Case Files with Kat and Ashley

This week, Kat dives into the infamous Leopold and Loeb case, the shocking 1924 murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks that became known as the "Crime of the Century." From two extremely smart and privledged young men convinced they could commit the perfect murder to Clarence Darrow's legendary defense, this case forever changed conversations about criminal psychology, justice, and the death penalty. Grab a drink and join us as we explore the dark side of humanity! References: https://en.wikipedia

In this week’s episode, Ashley highlights the women whose groundbreaking work changed the way we understand victims, criminals, and forensic evidence. At the center of the episode is Ann Burgess, the forensic nurse whose research on rape trauma and violent offenders helped shape modern criminal profiling and transform the FBI’s approach to investigating serial killers. Ashley also explores the contributions of other trailblazing women in forensic science, including the creators and innovators be

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses serial murder, sexual violence, violence against sex workers, dismemberment, and details involving unidentified human remains. Listener discretion is advised. In this update episode, Kat revisits the Long Island Serial Killer case after Rex Heuermann’s stunning 2026 guilty plea. We walk through the expanded timeline, the eight women he admitted to killing, the disturbing planning document, the Peacock documentary revelations, and the questions still surrou

In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the doomsday cult with cats-- how it began, the many cults it was before it became Eva's Eden, and the horrible experiences of those who were members. This episode covers cults, cats, the apocalypse, a murder attempt and more. Join us as we explore the dark side of humanity. Resources: https://vicomanija.com/en/sheryl-ruthven-biography-american-religious-figure/#google_vignettehttps://sojo.net/articles/opinion/when-strange-belief-turns-harmfulhttps://w...

In this week’s episode, Kat explores the story of Lisa Knoefel, a woman who opened her home to offer safety, stability, and a second chance. Instead, she brought something far more dangerous inside. In November 2012, Lisa was killed in her own home—but what followed would reveal something far more calculated… and far more personal. And the person responsible might not be who you think. Grab a drink and join us as we explore the dark side of humanity...with beer! References: Evil Lives Here

In this week's episode Ashley discusses the unsolved case of the double murder of the Shorts' and the abduction of their 9 year old daughter, Jennifer Short. On August 15, 2002 Michael and Mary Short were shot by an intruder execution-style. Their daughter was taken. Who killed them? Why did they take Jennifer? Join us as we discuss this case and what has been discovered over the years. Resources: 1. https://unresolved.me/the-short-family 2. https://med...