True Crime Creepers

When an entire family is found murdered inside their suburban home in Canberra, investigators are confronted with a crime scene so disturbing it shocks even seasoned detectives. What begins as a search for the person responsible quickly turns into something far more unsettling as buried connections, strange evidence, and overlooked details from the past begin to surface.

As the investigation unfolds, detectives realize this tragedy may not be an isolated act of violence. The deeper they dig, the more they uncover a web of secrets that stretches back years—raising chilling questions about what really happened before that horrific night.

This case is a haunting reminder that sometimes the truth hides in plain sight… waiting for someone to finally look closely enough.

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On the 31 st of March 1984, the Milosevic family including Radmila 'Rad' and her husband Tony, as well as their young daughter and son were found dead in their home. They had received gunshot wounds and unsuccessful attempts were made to ignite the bodies and home.

Investigators make a surprising discovery 🤫 | Forensic Investigators | S01 EP03 Full Episode

14 Feb 1986 - Thompson found guilty of 1981 murders - Trove

Melbourne newspaper article

Castle, Philip --- "Changing Face of Crime" [1989] AUFPPlatypus 97; (1989) 28 Platypus: Journal of the Australian Federal Police 11

Marianna Milosevic (1964-1981) - Find a Grave Memorial

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This episode contains discussion of child abuse.

In part 1, Ruby Franke went all-in on Jodi Hildebrandt, to the point of inviting her to move into the house. That’s when everything truly crossed the line.

Kevin is pushed out. Chad and Shari are cut off. The younger kids disappear from view. And people around them can tell something is wrong, but no one can get close enough to prove it.

Until August 2023, when a 12 year old boy gets out and asks a neighbor for help, setting off a truly unbelievable series of events, including a frantic search, a horrifying discovery inside Jodi’s home, and Ruby’s own words documenting what she believed she was doing.

This is the ending everyone heard about... but the details are worse than you think.

Sources

“Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix 

 "Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu 

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This episode contains discussion of child abuse.

Ruby Franke built an empire on being the “perfect” mom. Millions of followers watched her raise six kids, share parenting advice, and present a picture-perfect family life.

But behind the wholesome image, things weren’t as perfect as they seemed. Viewers began noticing punishments that felt extreme… then disturbing… then impossible to ignore.

In 2023, Ruby Franke was arrested for child abuse, alongside a woman many people had never heard of, but who may be the real key to understanding how everything went so wrong: Jodi Hildebrandt.

In Part 1, we’re unpacking the rise of 8 Passengers, the early red flags, and the relationship that would change this family forever.

This episode contains discussion of child abuse.

Sources

“Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt story” documentary on Netflix 

 "Devil in the Family” docuseries on Hulu 

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In 1976, 20-year-old Tulane student Ken Gutzeit was stabbed to death in front of dozens of witnesses outside his fraternity house. His killer was arrested, and then... nothing happened.

No trial. No conviction. No justice.

Ken’s case has been largely forgotten, it's mentioned only briefly in Netflix’s Worst Roommate Ever as the event that allegedly changed Jamison Bachman’s life. But the real story is far more disturbing.

How does someone commit a public killing with eyewitnesses and a weapon — and walk free?

Sources: ken gutzeit - Newspapers.com™

Kenneth Laurence Gutzeit (1955-1976) - Find a Grave Memorial

The Shocking Murder That Shaped The Life Of The 'Worst Roommate Ever'

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In the summer of 2000, a drug debt set off a chain of events that no one could take back.

Ben Markowitz owed money to a local dealer named Jesse James Hollywood. Jesse believed Ben was blowing him off, and what started as frustration quickly turned into something more volatile. Jesse wanted control. He wanted leverage.

Then he saw it.

While driving around with friends, Jesse spotted Ben’s 15 year old brother Nick walking alone. Jesse told the driver to pull over and they grabbed Nick, forced into the van, and drove away.

Instead of being hurt, Nick was taken to Santa Barbara and absorbed into Jesse’s circle. For nearly three days, they partied. Nick was given drugs and alcohol. The atmosphere felt temporary, almost casual.

Everyone believed Nick would eventually be taken home. That this was nothing more than a scare tactic.

They were wrong.

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Sources:ArticlesWikipedia | Woodland HillsThe Los Angeles Times | The Last Days of Nick Markowitz (Sue Fox)Fresh Edits | A Stolen Boy: The Real Story Behind the Film Alpha Dog (Noam Heller)

BooksMy Stolen Son: The Nick Markowitz Story (Susan Markowitz)
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