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In 2018, 17-year-old Chrystul Kizer was arrested for the first-degree intentional homicide of Randall Volar in Kenosha, Wisconsin. What followed was a legal battle that sparked a national conversation about the criminalization of survival and the rights of human trafficking survivors. In this true crime documentary, we deep-dive into the full interrogation of Chrystul Kizer, analyzing the police tactics used to secure a confession and the shocking evidence—including a 45-minute Facebook Live—that turned the case on its head. Was this a cold-blooded act of revenge, or a teenage girl’s desperate attempt to escape her "monster"? We cover the entire timeline, from the night of the fire to the 2024 sentencing update. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:14 - A 17-Year-Old in Custody 00:04:56 - Who Was Randall Volar? The Investigation 00:07:25 - The First Evidence: The Photo Reveal 00:15:20 - Strategic Empathy: Detectives Build a Bond 00:27:55 - The Fatal Mistake: Facebook Live 00:40:33 - The First Confession: "I Blacked Out" 00:44:22 - Exploring the Trafficking Defense 00:54:20 - Technical Slip-Ups: The .380 Handgun 01:00:33 - The Fire: Covering the Tracks 01:03:50 - Logic Traps: The Shooting Timeline 01:12:08 - The Climax: Confronted with the Recording 01:18:54 - Truth or Performance? The Interrogation Breaks 01:21:09 - The Final Breakdown: Betrayal 01:28:03 - $1 Million Bail & The National Movement 01:29:13 - 2024 Update: The Final Sentence & Verdict #documentary #disturbing #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Murder of Jeremy Simko featuring Julene Simko. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. 00:00:00 - The 911 Call: Horror in Vermillion, Ohio 00:01:35 - Discovery at the Crime Scene: No Signs of Forced Entry 00:02:44 - Early Investigation: Tips, Contractors, and Dead Ends 00:03:56 - 7 Months Later: Family Tensions and a Cold Case 00:06:04 - 4 Years Later: Julene is Called Back for Questioning 00:07:25 - Recounting the Night: Yard Work and Canning Pumpkins 00:09:41 - The Gunshot: Julene's Account of the "Intruder" 00:12:01 - Establishing the Timeline: 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM 00:14:21 - The Dogs: Why Didn't the Security Alarms Trigger? 00:16:09 - Financial Stress: The Denied Loan Application 00:17:30 - Their Relationship: History of Domestic Volatility 00:19:40 - The Firearm: CCW Permits and Shooting at Coyotes 00:23:00 - The 911 Protocol: Locking the Bedroom Door 00:26:13 - The Evidence Problem: Why Was the Murder Weapon Clean? 00:30:42 - Security Conscious: Analyzing the House Alarms 00:35:33 - Friend Testimonies: "There's No Way Someone Broke In" 00:38:43 - The "Slave Contract": Uncovering the 14-Page Document 00:41:26 - Mistreatment on the Job: Jeremy’s Public Outbursts 00:44:54 - The Digital Smoking Gun: The Father's Obituary Search 00:46:41 - Challenging the Intruder Theory: The Lack of DNA #documentary #julesesimko #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Murder of Denise Middleton, Ayalew Wondimu featuring Torrey Moore. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. 00:00:00 - The Chaos at White Oak 00:01:27 - The Convenience Store Footage: A Random Act 00:02:42 - "He Just Shot Him": The 911 Calls 00:03:53 - First Responders Enter a Crime Scene in Shock 00:04:56 - Identifying a Ghost: The History of Tory Moore 00:08:00 - The "King" Complex: A Chilling Encounter 00:09:14 - The Lead: Tracking the Enclave Apartments 00:10:04 - The SWAT Raid: Arresting a Killer 00:10:48 - A Horrifying Discovery: The Bedroom Secret 00:11:34 - The Request: "I Need to Text My Mother" 00:12:18 - Search Warrant: Uncovering the Truth of Denise Middleton 00:13:03 - Interrogation Part 1: "I'm Writing a Book" 00:14:50 - The "Officer Defense": Justifying the Unjustifiable 00:15:36 - Who Was Denise Middleton? A Heartbreaking Background 00:16:26 - A History of Struggle: Homelessness & False Hope 00:18:52 - The Last Recorded Sighting: October 9th Elevator Tape 00:21:10 - The "Good Dude" Tactic: Manipulating the Detective 00:23:34 - The Tragedy of Ezekiel: The Unborn Victim 00:25:23 - Confronting the Lies: The Physics of the Room 00:27:11 - Under Pressure: The Recording Starts 00:28:11 - The Wall: Tory Refuses to Fold 00:30:54 - Off the Record? The Sword vs. The Gun 00:34:05 - "One of Us Had to Die": The Final Admission 00:34:55 - The Courtroom Battle: Schizophrenia or Calculated Malice? 00:36:26 - 2025 Verdict: Triple Life and Final Justice #documentary #disturbing #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Murder of Thomas Waddell featuring Deborah Frazier. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #Deborahfrazier #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Murder of Colby Vinson featuring Rachiel moore. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #rachielmoore #truecrime

A compilation of True crime documentaries featuring 4 rare and high profile cases that shook up the world. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #disturbing #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Murder of Kendra Farler featuring Kenneth Farler. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #kendrafarler #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Murder of Kristil Krug featuring Daniel Krug. If you’d like to help Kristil Krug’s children in the wake of this tragedy, you can support them directly through this GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-krug-family All funds go toward their care and needs in the difficult months and years ahead. Every contribution makes a real difference. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #kristilkrug #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Mass Shootings inside a Florida bank featuring Zephen Xaver. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #zephenxaver #truecrime

A True Crime Documentary on the Murder of Liese Dodd featuring Deundrea Holloway. Liese Dodd’s family has set up a GoFundMe in her memory, with all proceeds going to local domestic abuse resources and animal shelters. If you would like to support their cause, you can donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/liese-dodd-and-family-support If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #liesedodd #truecrime

A True crime documentary on the murder of Ben Renick Featuring Lynlee Renick. Ben was a beloved reptile breeder with thousands of exotic snakes. She was his high school sweetheart turned wife. Together, they built a dream — until it all came crashing down. When authorities arrived at the scene, the initial theory was almost too wild to believe. In this chilling true crime documentary, The Decoder unpacks a story filled with ambition, betrayal, obsession, and a shocking twist that stunned the reptile community and beyond. Was it an accident, a deadly creature, or something far more sinister? If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #Lynleerenick #truecrime

A Florida woman pours Mountain Dew on herself… to hide a murder? In this gripping true crime breakdown, The Decoder unpacks the bizarre case of Nichole Maks, accused of stabbing her 79-year-old roommate, setting their house on fire, and trying to erase DNA evidence with soda. Using real body-cam footage, interrogation clips, and forensic analysis, we follow every twist in this disturbing Daytona Beach case—from the crime scene to the final sentence. If you enjoy our work, make sure you hit the like and subscribe buttons to support us. Thank you The Decoder #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #thedecoder DISCLAIMER: The team at The Decoder is committed to upholding the principles of fair use in all of our video content. No copyright infringement is intended. If you believe that your material has been used in our video without authorization, we invite you to reach out to us so that we can address the issue promptly. Our goal is to produce informative and educational content while respecting the intellectual property rights of others. #documentary #nicholemaks #truecrime