They Will Kill

When Blake Ruff met his wife Lori she was private about her past. Blake respected her privacy but when Lori’s life ended too soon the Ruff family was left with a proper mystery and would spend years trying to learn who Lori really was. This episode was researched and written by Delly Mozingo. This week's sponsor is BetterHelp! Visit BetterHelp.com/theywill to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Christmas Eve of 2017, a family moved into an apartment and their downstairs neighbor asked if he could borrow a drain snake because he was having trouble with his plumbing. Little did anyone know, those plumbing issues would lead to resolution in the cases of two missing young women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 22-year-old Mindy Morgenstern is found brutally murdered DNA found at the scene seemingly leads to the killer but isn’t as clear as it initially seems. This episode is brought to you by Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. Head to factormeals.com/theywill50 and use code theywill50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1999, best friends Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman vanished during a slumber party to celebrate Ashley's 16th birthday. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Hello Fresh. For 50% off your first order go to HelloFresh.com/theywill50 and and use code theywill50! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Ashley Wadsworth was 12-years-old she started an online friendship with 16-year-old Jack Sepple. Despite being more than 4,500 miles away the two talked for more than 6 years before finally meeting in person. Tragically, Ashley would never make it home from her long awaited trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1962, 18 year old Paula Herring was brutally murdered while babysitting her 6 year old brother, and a man went to prison for the crime. Several decades later, however, a man named Michael Bishop stumbled upon some evidence that called that conviction into question and spent the next 20 years learning what really happened that night. This episode is sponsored by Care/of. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code theywill50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Johan Kotze did to Ina Bonette was pure evil but his terrible actions didn’t start with her. He had been terrorizing those around him for decades. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Ina Bonette met Johan Kotze she believed she was getting a second chance at love but when the relationship turned sour Johan’s actions toward Ina and her family gave him the title of the Modimolle monster. This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh! For 16 free meals PLUS free shipping go to hellofresh.com/theywill16 and use code theywill16 to redeem this incredible offer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 year old Janet Chandler was a music student at Hope University in Holland, MI when she was abducted and murdered. It took 25 years to get justice for her murder and the truth behind what happened to her that night, is unthinkably awful. This episode is brought to you by Care/of. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code theywill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Stover was known as the Caesar Milan of the Pacific Northwest and was the owner of a very successful dog training business. When he went missing in October 2009 the tragic and bizarre story of what happened to him would quickly unravel. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the remains of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch were found the the burning question was WHY?? In part 2 we will dig deeper into Letecia Stauch and what would compel her to do such terrible things to someone she was supposed to love and care for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 11-year-old Gannon Stauch went missing in January 2020 the investigation into his whereabouts would quickly point to his stepmother, Letecia Stauch, as the one responsible for his disappearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Janelle Patton was a 29 year old woman living on the idyllic Norfolk Island- an Australian island that hadn't had a homicide on its soil since 1893. Then one day Janelle left for her morning walk and never returned. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com This episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh America's #1 Meal Kit! Go to HelloFresh.com/theywill16 and use code theywill16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! This episode is also brought to you by Care/of! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code theywill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31-year-old Maria Nemeth was murdered by her boyfriend in one of the most terrible ways possible. What causes this to happen and can it be stopped? This episode is sponsored by Prose Haircare. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/THEYWILL for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1999, 14 year old Camille Arfmann disappeared after an average day at school, and the fallout of her disappearance defies all logic. Seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31-year-old Julie Paterson never had an easy life but was trying her best to turn things around. Her life would end as tragically as it began when the mother of 4 met David Harker. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Secret Service arrested James "Mike" DeBardeleben after a four year counterfeiting operation, they had no idea that the search for evidence in a simple financial crime would lead them to a house of horrors, and decades of torture and murder. For show notes go to https://www.theywillkill.com/ This episode was brought to you by Care/of. For 50% off your first order please go to https://takecareof.com/ and enter code theywill50 This episode was also brought to you you by Prose Hair Care! For 15% off your first order please go to prose.com/theywill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22-year-old Eurydice Dixon was murdered while walking home alone after her finishing her stand-up comedy set at a local bar in Melbourne, Australia. When her attacker was caught the reason he gave for killing Eurydice was absolutely chilling. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please listen to The Murder Suicide of Ashley Darby and Jeriah Hildwine for more information on this case. In this episode, we interview Amber Darby who was Ashely Darby's sister and Jeriah Hildwine's victim as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode originally aired on November, 25, 2022 on our Patreon. When Ashley Darby met Jeriah Hildwine she was a beautiful young student in his art class. When she started a relationship with him, she likely had no idea of the horrible trajectory that her life would take over the next couple of years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 14-year-old Aundria Bowman goes missing everyone assumed she ran away. It would take decades to learn what really happened to her when another cold case is finally solved as well. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two women in their early 20s were approached by strangers to star in prank videos in 2016 and they never could have imagined what would happen next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It would take more than 4 years for police to even begin to investigate the murders of Bill, Bridget, and Caleb Harrison despite plenty of evidence that someone was targeting and killing them one by one. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh. Please go to www.hellofresh.com/theywill60 and use code theywill60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2012, Rudy Eugene took a 3 and a half mile walk across Miami that would end in one of the most gruesome, and widely televised, attacks in recent history, but there is a lot about this case that people don't know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 16th, 2006 13-year-old Megan Meier died by suicide after being bullied by peers on social media. When the truth of who was behind the messages finally came out no one could believe who’s been responsible. Follow this link for more information on QPR training and for resources available- https://www.qprinstitute.com/ This episode is sponsored by Prose Haircare. Please go to prose.com/theywill for 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2009, Emma Niederbrock and Melanie Wells made plans to attend a Horrorcore music festival with their online friend Richard McCroskey, and four innocent people were dead by the end of the weekend. This episode is brought to you by Native Deodorant. For 20% off your first order please go to www.nativedeo.com/theywill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Arkansas State Senator Linda Collins-Smith is found murdered the list of possible suspects is long but surprising video footage shows exactly who killed her. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. Click here and use code theywill65 for 65% off your next order plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 year old Sierra Lamar left to catch the bus for school one morning in 2012 and was never seen again. This episode is brought to you by Native Deodorant. For 20% off your first order please go to www.nativedeo.com/theywill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Arnold and Ruby go missing after crashing their car authorities believe they fled the scene and will return but when their bodies are found 3 months later everyone is left with more questions than answers. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com This episode is sponsored by Prose Haircare. Please go to prose.com/theywill for 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Isenberg was enjoying the best years of his life when it was all ripped away by one of his nearest and dearest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 20-year-old Jason Bass was senselessly murdered his killer, 27-year-old Adam Emery, didn’t believe he’d done anything wrong. When Adam disappeared without a trace authorities wondered if he took his own life or went on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 year old Christina Grimmie was on the verge of super stardom when the wrong person took notice of her and her tragic fate was sealed. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh! To enjoy 21 free meals plus free shipping please go to hellofresh.com/theywill21 and use code theywill21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In December 1990 the Tiede Family gathered to celebrate Christmas. As they prepared they had no idea the horrors ahead and the strength some of them would need to survive. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com This episode was brought to you by Native deodorant. To receive 20% off your order use promo code THEYWILL at check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 year old Denise Huber disappeared without a trace one night in 1991, and it would take three years for authorities to learn the awful truth of what happened to her. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com This episode is sponsored by Prose Haircare. To get started with your personalized hair care routine and 15% off your first order go to prose.com/theywill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we continue the terrible case of Ewa Berwid. From the outside Adam and Ewa Berwid had it all. No one would have guessed that behind closed doors Adam was descending into madness and Ewa was in terrible danger. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the outside Adam and Ewa Berwid had it all. No one would have guessed that behind closed doors Adam was descending into madness and Ewa was in terrible danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1999, a 14 year old girl went to the police to tell them that the ghost of a woman had been haunting her and proceeded to tell them the most horrifying tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 6th, 1993, three people were killed and three more were injured when a man hid in a North Carolina grocery store and the attacked after the store closed. Who would commit such a terrible crime and will it ever be solved? For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill Cahill was a bright light and beloved friend, mother, artist and all around badass until the person closest to her betrayed her not just once, but twice. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often wonder if it’s possible for people to “just be born bad”. In this episode we try to answer that as we look into the horrific actions of Brent Brents who started causing chaos and pain to those he came across at a very young age. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Christie Wilson went missing after a night out at a casino the trail of evidence would lead to a surprising and terrible truth. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com This episode is brought to you by the Wondery Podcast KILLER PSYCHE DAILY. Be sure to listen to this Amazon Music exclusive podcast in the Amazon Music App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter and QC Chadwick had an idyllic life in affluent Newport Beach, CA until they both vanished one day in 2012. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com. This episode is brought to you by Wondery's The Vanished. Follow The Vanished on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or listen early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 year old Ryan Poston had everything going for him: a career in law, supportive friends and family, and the love and adoration of a beautiful young woman. But this is a case where love and adoration turned to hate and desperation, and the results were absolutely tragic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 year old doctor and mother Nina Reiser was married to computer software superstar Hans Reiser and seemed to have the perfect life. When she disappeared into thin air one Sunday afternoon, the world would learn that everything was not what it seemed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 22-year-old Jassy Correia went missing after a night out in Boston the trail of evidence leading to her killer would be astounding. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 year old Ashley Reeves disappeared in 2006 and the person responsible is someone she should have been able to trust the most. Sponsor: modernfertility.com/theywill30 for $30 off For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theresa Knorr subjected her six children to horrors that defy the imagination until she was finally brought down by the brave actions of her youngest daughter Terry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When two women are brutally murdered months apart while out walking their dogs police worry they might have a serial killer on their hands. Will these cases ever be solved? For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Sponsor: betterhelp.com/theywill for 10% off your first month of therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 10-year-old Patric goes missing while racing his brothers back to their vacation home a tragedy turns into a mystery when things don’t quite add up like they should. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 21 year old Sophie Lionnet moved to London to work as an au pair for Sabrina Kouider and Sam Medouni, she had no idea that she would be stepping into a house of horrors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices