DARKLIVITY True Crime

This episode is Part ONE in a TWO-part series. The final chapter of a case we begin by exploring what happened on July 30, 1999. It started with a house fire in McMinnville, Tennessee (Warren County), which drew first responders to a scene that quickly became something far more disturbing than an accident. Inside the home are three victims: Dianne Watts, her daughter Jessica Watts, and Jessica’s friend, Chelsie Smith, who was staying over for a sleepover. As investigators begin sorting through what happened, it becomes clear the fire was deliberately set—and that the answers aren’t going to come easily in a small town where everyone knows everyone. The case pulls back the curtain on close relationships, quiet tensions, and the kind of rumors that spread fast when fear moves in.In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the key relationships, and the early breaks that push this investigation forward.🚧 Support us with MERCH: https://darklivity.com/🔎 Come Find Us:Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/🎙️ About The Podcast:Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber @Kimbyrleigha and her husband Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is intended to be a place where viewers can feel like they are sitting with their friends who share a common interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind 🎨 About Our Set:The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: We do our best to ensure everything in DARKLIVITY'S videos meets legal Fair Use Standards. We never intend to violate anyone’s copyright. If you own the rights to something that was unintentionally used in this video and would like it removed, addressed, or licensed for a fee, please reach out to us first, and we will get back to you ASAP [email protected]

This episode is Part TWO in a TWO-part series. The final chapter of a case we began to explore in our last episode. This is the case of a new mom & NSA statistician Sara Raras. The 35-year-old left a strange, muffled message on her best friend’s answering machine—and then stopped answering her phone. A wellness check at her Elkridge, Maryland, townhouse revealed a crime scene so brutal it rattled even veteran detectives. We follow investigators as they trace the trail from a cryptic voicemail to a shocking jailhouse confession, uncovering a dark story about control, “respect,” and a family secret no one saw coming.🚧 Support us with MERCH: https://darklivity.com/🔎 Come Find Us:Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/🎙️ About The Podcast:Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber @Kimbyrleigha and her husband Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is intended to be a place where viewers can feel like they are sitting with their friends who share a common interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind 🎨 About Our Set:The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: We do our best to ensure everything in DARKLIVITY'S videos meets legal Fair Use Standards. We never intend to violate anyone’s copyright. If you own the rights to something that was unintentionally used in this video and would like it removed, addressed, or licensed for a fee, please reach out to us first, and we will get back to you ASAP [email protected]

This episode is Part ONE in a TWO-part series. This case explores the case of a new mom & NSA statistician Sara Raras. The 35-year-old left a strange, muffled message on her best friend’s answering machine—and then stopped answering her phone. A wellness check at her Elkridge, Maryland, townhouse revealed a crime scene so brutal it rattled even veteran detectives. We follow investigators as they trace the trail from a cryptic voicemail to a shocking jailhouse confession, uncovering a dark story about control, “respect,” and a family secret no one saw coming.🚧 Support us with MERCH: https://darklivity.com/🔎 Come Find Us:Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/🎙️ About The Podcast:Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber @Kimbyrleigha and her husband Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is intended to be a place where viewers can feel like they are sitting with their friends who share a common interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind 🎨 About Our Set:The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: We do our best to ensure everything in DARKLIVITY'S videos meets legal Fair Use Standards. We never intend to violate anyone’s copyright. If you own the rights to something that was unintentionally used in this video and would like it removed, addressed, or licensed for a fee, please reach out to us first, and we will get back to you ASAP [email protected]

This is Part TWO of a two-part series where we will be diving into a heartbreaking triple family homicide. In this episode, we’re traveling back to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1987, when a routine day in a quiet neighborhood shattered into unthinkable horror. A crime so shocking it left the entire community terrified and desperate for answers. We’ll walk through who this family was, what is known about the hours leading up to the attack, how investigators tried to piece together what happened inside that house, and the lasting impact this case has had on those who still remember it.🚧 Support us with MERCH: https://darklivity.com/🔎 Come Find Us:Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/🎙️ About The Podcast:Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber @Kimbyrleigha and her husband Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is intended to be a place where viewers can feel like they are sitting with their friends who share a common interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind 🎨 About Our Set:The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: We do our best to ensure everything in DARKLIVITY'S videos meets legal Fair Use Standards. We never intend to violate anyone’s copyright. If you own the rights to something that was unintentionally used in this video and would like it removed, addressed, or licensed for a fee, please reach out to us first, and we will get back to you ASAP [email protected]

This is Part ONE of a two-part series where we will be diving into a heartbreaking triple family homicide. In this episode, we’re traveling back to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1987, when a routine day in a quiet neighborhood shattered into unthinkable horror. A crime so shocking it left the entire community terrified and desperate for answers. We’ll walk through who this family was, what is known about the hours leading up to the attack, how investigators tried to piece together what happened inside that house, and the lasting impact this case has had on those who still remember it.🚧 Support us with MERCH: https://darklivity.com/🔎 Come Find Us:Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/🎙️ About The Podcast:Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber @Kimbyrleigha and her husband Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is intended to be a place where viewers can feel like they are sitting with their friends who share a common interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind 🎨 About Our Set:The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: We do our best to ensure everything in DARKLIVITY'S videos meets legal Fair Use Standards. We never intend to violate anyone’s copyright. If you own the rights to something that was unintentionally used in this video and would like it removed, addressed, or licensed for a fee, please reach out to us first, and we will get back to you ASAP [email protected]