True Crime Creepers

He was charming, successful, attentive... and seemed almost too good to be true. And for a lot of women across the country, that’s exactly what he was. What started as an online romance quickly turned into whirlwind relationships filled with luxury hotels, expensive dinners, big promises, and a man who always seemed to swoop in at just the right moment. But behind the tailored suits, military uniforms, and impressive résumés was something far darker. As cracks began to form, women started asking the same question: Who is this man, really? What they uncovered was a shocking pattern of deception, stolen identities, and financial devastation—often carried out when his victims were at their most vulnerable. In this episode, we follow the trail of lies, the red flags that were easy to miss in real time, and the women who eventually connected the dots. It’s a story about trust, manipulation, and how one “perfect man” managed to vanish again and again—until he couldn’t anymore. Sources: The Perfect Man Who Wasn't Minn. man sentenced in Texas for aggravated identity fraud | AP News Derek Alldred’s St. Paul hotel swindle reveals long history of deception – Twin Cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a mangled car is found slammed into an industrial building in a Cleveland suburb, it leaves two young men dead and their 17-year-old friend, Mackenzie Shirilla, as the only survivor. As investigators dig in, they uncover chilling speed data, strange social media posts, a history of threats, and a hospital interview where Mackenzie literally tries to speak in code, all of which leave investigators wondering - was this a one-car-accident? Or had Mackenzie done this on purpose... Sources: Cite as State v. Shirilla, 2024-Ohio-4674. Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information | Davion Flanagan Killer Cases Season 4 Episode 12: Murder on Wheels Sponsors: Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/creepers10fm now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re headed to Dublin, where a silent teenage girl appears out of nowhere on the steps of the GPO. She was shivering, terrified, and seemingly too traumatized to even say her own name. As police scramble to figure out who she is, they uncover drawings that hint at something horrific… and a trail that stretches far beyond Ireland. What starts as a heartbreaking mystery about a possible trafficking victim turns into the twisted, globe-trotting story of Samantha Azzopardi: a woman who slips in and out of identities like costumes, leaving devastated families, terrified teenagers, and baffled authorities in her wake. How does someone build an entire life out of lies, and what does she really get out of it? We’re digging into the many lives of “Con Girl” and the very real damage left behind. Sources: Samantha Azzopardi: Australia's notorious con artist sentenced for child theft The Many Faces of Samantha Azzopardi | by Nikki Young | Medium How global fraudster Samantha Azzopardi duped Melbourne families Samantha Azzopardi - Wikipedia Compelling story of the GPO girl – a master of manipulation and mind games Mystery Australian woman flying home after leaving Irish hospital Podcast: Casefile  The many, many lives and bizarre crimes of ‘Con Girl’ Samantha Azzopardi How global fraudster Samantha Azzopardi duped Melbourne families A global conwoman’s wild lies and the victims she’s left behind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 40-year-old Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. didn’t send his usual good-morning text, his girlfriend, Sadie, felt that little prickle of worry that’s impossible to ignore. By the time she reached his Kenosha apartment the next day, that worry had turned into something much darker. The patio door was open. Something red was splattered near the entrance. And inside… well, nothing could have prepared her for what she saw through the blinds. Rosalio was nowhere to be found, although the living room told a story no one ever wants to walk into. As detectives begin unraveling what happened inside that apartment, they are quickly pulled into a messy triangle involving a jealous ex, months of stalking behavior, hidden cell phones, late-night spying, and a van that suddenly smells suspiciously like bleach. When police discover a tiny speck of blood that changes everything, the investigation explodes in a whole new direction. But for all the evidence, one thing is still missing: Rosalio. Sponsors: Acorns Head to acorns.com/CREEPERS and sign up now and Acorns will boost your new account with a $5 bonus investment. Happy MammothHead to happymammoth.com to try Prebiotic Collagen Protein and Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your entire first order with code CREEPERS at checkout. Quince Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/creepers for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Sources: Sadie Beacham 911 Call FreeZachariahAnderson Rosalio Gutierrez Jr. - Kenosha.com Zachariah Anderson: Timeline of murder case as father faces trial for killing Rosalio Gutierrez | The Independent Mistrial transcript 1 Mistrial transcript 2 Transcript Jury Trial Day 2 02.28.2023.pdf Transcript Jury Trial Day 03.02.2023.pdf Obsessed Ex-Boyfriend Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument | Court TV Video A ‘jealous’ ex-boyfriend, bloody home and missing body: What we know about the Zachariah Anderson murder case Zachariah Anderson guilty, Rosalio Gutierrez homicide | FOX6 Milwaukee Killer Cases - S4 E10 - The Boyfriend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investigators begin to unravel Nathan’s story: his strange calm, his inconsistencies, and a drift path that doesn’t add up. Civil battles follow: an insurance fight over Chicken Pox, and a slayer-statute case that could strip him of his inheritance. Years later, a federal indictment connects his grandfather’s shooting to his mother’s disappearance at sea. With no body, no murder weapon, and a family at war, what, if anything, can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt? Sources: Why Nathan Carman, suspected in his mother's murder, remains 'both a victim and a villain' - ABC News The Chilling Case of Nathan Carman's Deadly Fishing Trip Book: Blood in the Water by Casey Sherman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices