Day By Day: True Crime Stories

On the morning of December 28, 1987, residents of Russellville, Arkansas, had no idea that their quiet post-holiday routine was about to be shattered. What began as a chilling workplace shooting spree turned out to be only the final chapter in one of the most horrifying crimes in American history.By the time police arrested 47-year-old Ronald Gene Simmons, two people were dead and four were seriously wounded. But investigators would soon uncover a far more devastating truth back at Simmons’ rural property—14 members of his own family had been systematically murdered over the course of a week, including children and grandchildren.This episode of Day by Day traces the full timeline of the killings, from the brutal events at Mockingbird Hill to Simmons’ surrender, trial, and eventual execution. We explore the years of abuse, control, and hidden rage that culminated in the deadliest act of familicide in U.S. history.#Familicide #RonaldGeneSimmons #MassMurder #ArkansasCrimeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the night after Boxing Day in 1996, two best friends—11-year-old Patrick Warren and 13-year-old David Spencer—left their homes on a housing estate outside Birmingham and were never seen again. The only trace ever found was Patrick’s new red bicycle, discovered behind a petrol station. Over the next few weeks, the case would be overshadowed by other news stories, and early assumptions that the boys were runaways delayed a proper investigation.Today, nearly 30 years later, police treat the case as a “no-body” double murder. A known child killer emerged as the prime suspect, but he died in prison in 2024 without ever being charged. Patrick and David—remembered across the UK as the “Milk Carton Kids”—remain missing.In this episode, host Kona Gallagher revisits the timeline of the boys’ last known movements, the troubling early police response, the long shadow cast by suspect Brian Lunn Field, and the families’ continuing fight for answers.#UKCrime #MilkCartonKids #PatrickWarren #DavidSpencer #ColdCase Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On December 26, 2000, the day after Christmas, employees at Edgewater Technology in Wakefield, Massachusetts, returned to what was supposed to be a quiet workday. Instead, a 42-year-old programmer named Michael McDermottopened fire on his colleagues, killing seven people in a matter of minutes in what remains the deadliest workplace shooting in Massachusetts history.This episode focuses not only on the horrific events of that day but also on the lives that were lost, the aftermath for their loved ones, and the ongoing conversation around mental illness, workplace violence, and accountability.#TrueCrimePodcast #EdgewaterShooting #WorkplaceViolence Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Christmas morning in 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was reported missing from her family’s home in Boulder, Colorado. A ransom note had been left behind, warning her parents not to contact police. But hours later, JonBenét’s body was found in the basement of the house, sparking one of the most infamous and controversial murder investigations in American history.In this episode of Day by Day: True Crime Stories, host Kona Gallagher walks through the tragic and complicated case of JonBenét Ramsey—from the events of that Christmas night, to the flawed early investigation, the grand jury vote, and the decades of speculation and evolving forensic science that have followed.Nearly 30 years later, JonBenét’s murder remains unsolved—but efforts to find the truth continue. With renewed testing, updated evidence, and national attention as recently as late 2025, investigators say they are still pursuing leads. Could this cold case finally be nearing a break?#JonBenetRamsey #UnsolvedMystery #ColdCase #ChristmasCrime Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Christmas Eve in 2002, 27-year-old Laci Peterson vanished from her Modesto, California home. She was eight months pregnant with her first child, a baby boy named Conner. Her husband, Scott Peterson, told police he’d been fishing alone in San Francisco Bay. Later that day, their dog was found wandering the neighborhood with his leash still on, and Laci was nowhere to be found.Over the next four months, the search for Laci and Conner would capture national attention, turning into one of the most widely covered true crime stories in modern American history. When their remains surfaced near the same bay Scott claimed to have visited, suspicion turned into a criminal case.This episode traces the emotional timeline of the investigation—from Laci’s life and marriage, to the shocking revelations of Scott’s secret double life, the media frenzy, the discovery of the bodies, the high-profile trial, and the legal battles that continue to this day.More than two decades later, questions remain—not just about what happened that day, but about how we investigate, prosecute, and publicize crimes that grip a nation.#LaciPeterson #ScottPeterson #truecrimepodcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy