Episode 385 - Killer Geisha: Abe Sada

Episode 385 - Killer Geisha: Abe Sada

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ShortHand: The Holy Grail

The Holy Grail is the most sought-after object in human history. The legend goes that the grail could bring whoever finds it unbelievable power, influence, youth and even eternal life. Which is why the hunters have included everyone from the knights of King Arthur to full-blown N ...  Show more

Kouri Richins – Part Two: The ‘Author' Who Killed with Fentanyl | #443

Kouri Richins brazenly murdered her husband Eric, lacing a drink with a lethal dose of fentanyl, hoping to cash in on his business, home, and life insurance policies. The only hitch was that Korui Richins’ ‘girl math’ didn’t add up. Most of Eric Richins’ wealth was going to end u ...  Show more

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