Stranger Crimes

A graduation trip to Myrtle Beach took a deadly turn when Blake Linkous allegedly strangled his ex-girlfriend after discovering she was texting someone else. The case examines the events surrounding the teenage couple, the relationship conflict that preceded the killing, and the circumstances that transformed a celebratory trip into a murder investigation.

A widow's kindness to a houseguest led to a multistate kidnapping and murder, uncovered after two police visits to the same address. The crime spanned multiple states, with investigators linking the incidents to the same location.

A man is questioned after a robbery he participated in turns fatal, killing his cousin. Investigators suspect he's withholding information, noting his genuine grief during the interrogation.

In 1985, Yvonne Menke was found dead in her apartment stairwell from multiple gunshot wounds, her daughter discovering her body as a suspect fled. Decades later, new evidence, including witness accounts, footprints, and a history of stalking, led detectives to identify an 80-year-old grandmother with a long-standing connection to the victim.

Stephen Monroe, part of a rap crew feud, provoked a fight with rivals, leading to gunfire. A 16-year-old bystander was fatally shot in the crossfire. Despite initial denials, Monroe’s lies unraveled as phone records, recordings, and witnesses exposed his involvement, culminating in his arrest after repeated fabrications failed to shield him from the truth.

George Young was fatally shot near his home, with his widow Tia contacting authorities after the incident. Their three children were present, and Timothy Lee, referred to as a "family friend," was linked to the case. Investigators uncovered a two-year scheme of deceit, involving staged events and hidden truths, leading to Young’s death.