Caught In The Crossfire: The Tragic Case Of Brianna Long
21-year-old Brianna Long had her entire life ahead of her. A dedicated dental student at Valdosta State University, she was known for her infectious smile, kind heart, and ability to light up any room she walked into. But on October 29, 2023, her promisin
The Chilling Atlanta Case of Morgan Bauer
In this episode, we trace Morgan Aryn Bauer’s 2016 disappearance from her arrival in Georgia through the long, complicated investigation and eventual arrests, while separating confirmed facts from the widespread misinformation surrounding her case. Broug
The Brutal Killing of Atlanta's Black Gatsby: Lance Herndon
The Black Gatsby of 90s Atlanta was a self-made tech mogul whose life was a spectacle of wealth, until a brutal, intimate murder exposed the dangerous secrets he died trying to hide. Brought to you by The Georgia Gazette https://thegeorgiagazette.com/ W
The Model Scout Serial Killer: Reinaldo Rivera
After a string of women reported a Hispanic-looking man using modeling and escort-service pitches to lure them in around Augusta and Aiken, survivor Chrisilee Barton’s brutal 2000 attack finally helped expose Reinaldo Rivera as the predator behind the mur
The Assassination Of Atlanta Rapper Lil Phat
In 2012, 19-year-old Baton Rouge rapper Lil Phat was gunned down in a hospital parking deck in Sandy Springs, Georgia, just steps away from where his fiancée awaited the birth of their child. What began as a shocking headline soon unraveled into a story o
He Got Away With Murder… Until He Did It AGAIN
When Jennifer Corbin is found dead in her Georgia home, her loved ones refuse to accept the version of events they’re being told—and as the timeline unfolds, another name enters the story: Dolly Hearn. Brought to you by The Georgia Gazette https://thegeo
The Unsolved Dismemberment Of Melissa Wolfenbarger & The Flint River Killer
tlanta, Georgia, late 1998. A young mother of two disappears without a trace in the middle of the holiday season—no goodbye, no warning, no clear explanation. At first, it looks like a case of a woman simply walking away from her life. But as the days tur
The Murder Of Isaac Dawkins And The Exoneration Of Joey Watkins
This is the story of Isaac Dawkins and Joey Watkins—a case that began as what appeared to be a tragic car accident and evolved into a murder investigation built largely on rumor, speculation, and overlapping relationships in a small Georgia community. On
The Defense Beyond The Grave: Alvin Ridley
For over 20 years, the town of Ringgold, Georgia, whispered about the "Zenith Man." Everyone in the small town saw Alvin Ridley as a monster who they thought kept his wife, Virginia, locked in a dungeon. When she was finally found dead in 1997, the world
The Olivia Fowler Mystery
Olivia Fowler vanished without a trace from rural Georgia, and what followed was an ongoing years-long fight for answers as her family chased leads, weighed rumors, and pushed for justice in a case that still isn’t closed. Brought to you by The Georgia
Tracy Fortson: The Cement Coffin
When Oglethorpe County deputy Tracy Fortson fell in love with bodybuilder Doug Benton, no one could have predicted how dark their story would become. When Doug vanished and was later found encased in concrete, suspicion turned toward the county’s first fe
Georgia Teen Faces 10 Years for Consensual Sex
In 2003, 17-year-old Genarlow Wilson, a popular high school senior and star athlete from Douglasville, Georgia, saw his life change overnight. What began as a typical teenage party ended with him facing a 10-year prison sentence for consensual sexual ac
A Church, a Murder, and a Dangerous Mistake by the Justice System
early 40 years ago, a beloved couple was gunned down inside their small-town Georgia church. Pillars of their community, the Swains opened their doors and their hearts — and it may have cost them their lives. Decades of unanswered questions, a wrongful c
The Unsolved Murder Of Elaine Nix
In September 1999, 18-year-old Elaine Nix left her Gainesville, Georgia home to make a late-night phone call and never returned, beginning a case that remains unsolved decades later. Brought to you by The Georgia Gazette https://thegeorgiagazette.com/ W
The Unsolved Brutal Slaying of Katie Janness
The tragic and still unsolved death of Katie Janness has left the community searching for answers. On the night of her death, questions remain—was it random, or was Katie targeted? Her family, friends, and the community are still seeking justice for this
Georgia's Deadliest Year On Death Row
In 2016, Georgia executed 9 men — more than any other state — marking the deadliest year in its death row history. From brutal murders to decades of appeals, racial bias, mental illness, and haunting final words, each case exposes the flaws, controversies
The Heinous Murder Of Gail Spencer
A late-night welfare check on a neighbor turned into one of Macon’s most shocking murder cases. The truth behind Gail Spencer’s death is darker than anyone imagined. Brought to you by The Georgia Gazette https://thegeorgiagazette.com/ Written By: Leanna
They LURED Him Over Because He Was A Nice Guy
In this October Fear Files edition of Behind The Headlines, we cover the case of 18 year old Sam Poss, who went missing in October of 2016 in Perry, Georgia. Sam was known for being a computer wiz, and was last seen by a friend named Dakota White, who ask
The Untold Story of The Atlanta Ripper
The Atlanta Ripper is one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries in American history, leaving behind a legacy of fear, tragedy, and unanswered questions. Between 1909 and 1924, Atlanta’s Black community was haunted by a string of brutal murders targeting
Over 300 Bodies Were Found On His Property!
Welcome to Behind The Headlines. In 2002, the small town of Noble, Georgia stunned the world when a routine propane delivery unearthed the shocking secrets at the Tri-State Crematory. What followed would result in the largest and most expensive investigat
Kidnapped By A COP: The Susana Morales Story
Susana Morales, a 16-year-old from Gwinnett County, Georgia, went missing on July 26, 2022. Her case quickly drew attention due to the slow and hesitant response from local law enforcement. Initially, the police were reluctant to initiate a full-scale sea
The TRUE Killer Is NOT Who You Think It Is
Welcome to Behind The Headlines. In December 2017, a quiet suburb of Atlanta was shaken from its post-Christmas slumber by a bloody attack in an apartment building. When a hysterical woman suffering from stab wounds flees her apartment clutching a toddler
She Was Found In The River And Was PREGNANT With His Child
Welcome to Behind The Headlines. Just after Valentine’s Day in 1994, a college student from Southern Tech was reported missing by her parents. She had been expected in South Carolina by her parents on February 16th, but never made the drive to Georgia. I
Blood In The Warehouse: The Disturbing Case Of A Frito Lay Manager
Welcome to Behind The Headlines. On a Monday after the fourth of July weekend in 2004, a call was placed to 911 reporting that a man in his 30s had been found stabbed to death in a Frito Lay warehouse. The victim was father of four and volunteer deacon,
The Mysterious Murders of Russell & Shirley Dermond
Welcome to Behind The Headlines. In May 2014, the upscale community of Lake Oconee in Georgia was rocked by a horrifying crime. Russell and Shirley Dermond, a beloved couple, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a chilling crime scene. When their frie