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Hot on the Case with Breanna Heim is a true crime podcast that shines a light on unsolved mysteries and the fight for justice. Hosted by Breanna, each episode takes you on a gripping journey through mysterious disappearances, unsolved murders, and overlooked crimes. Whether it’s diving into cold cases, highlighting the work of families fighting for answers, or exploring new developments, Breanna is always “Hot on the Case” working to ensure these stories are never forgotten. Tune in every week for a fresh perspective & a community committed to justice, one cast at a time

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The Disturbing Murders & Secrets Behind The REAL Amityville Horror House Nov 21, 2025

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In this week's investigation Hot on the Case travels back to the 1970s in the quiet village of Amityville New York. After six members of a family were killed inside their home questions began to emerge about the forces that led to this massacre being committed. When another family moved in a year later and reported a bizarre haunting many people came to believe this was the most haunted house in America…

But is it really haunted or could it possibly all be a hoax? In this episode we explore the events surrounding the murders the chilling claims of paranormal activity and why skeptics and believers continue to debate the truth decades later.

The Most Famous Missing Person On The Internet Nov 14, 2025

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In this week's episode, we go overseas, where in the summer of 2014 a man mysteriously vanished after exhibiting a bizarre change in behavior while on vacation. Captured on CCTV footage, this remains one of the most talked about missing persons cases on the internet.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Lars Mittank please contact either of the following: Investigative Agency +49 151 61378673 (tel:+4915161378673), Germany Police 110 (tel:110) or email findet_lars@web.de

Teen Throws Baby In Dumpster ON CAMERA Nov 07, 2025

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Welcome back to Hot On The Case, in this week’s investigation we dive into the shocking case of Alexis Avila, the New Mexico teen caught on camera throwing her newborn into a dumpster. The baby was found hours later by chance when people heard faint cries coming from a trash bag and rushed him to safety. The case sparked national outrage and renewed conversations about safe haven laws, teen pregnancy, and how moments of desperation can lead to unthinkable choices.

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This Pig Farmer's Secret SHOCKED Investigators Nov 01, 2025

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Pig farmer Susan Monica lived a quiet life on a remote property in a small town in rural Oregon. What investigators eventually uncovered there shocked even the most seasoned professionals. The horrors found on her pig farm raised unsettling questions about what can happen far from the public eye. After hearing this story, will you ever look at pigs the same again or trust the meat you eat?

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Halloween Was CANCELED After Brutal Double Murder Oct 24, 2025

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"The Devil in Bellaire"

Nathan Brooks was a shy, quiet, and religious teenager who never caused trouble until the fall of 1995. His shocking crimes shattered the innocence of his small town, turning neighbors against each other and leaving kids afraid of their own friends. The mayor even canceled Halloween, and to this day, many in Bellaire believe something supernatural drove the once gentle boy to become a sinister killer

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‘MR CRUEL’ Kidnapped Little Girls & Got Away With It Oct 17, 2025

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This week’s investigation takes Hot On The Case to Australia, where one of the country’s most chilling and methodical predators once prowled the suburbs of Melbourne. Known only as “Mr. Cruel,” this faceless figure struck with precision and patience—breaking into homes, abducting young girls, and vanishing without a trace. He was careful, calculated, and terrifyingly intelligent, leaving behind almost no physical evidence and orchestrating his crimes with a level of planning that suggested he knew exactly how to avoid capture.

Despite an intense manhunt and decades of investigation, Mr. Cruel has never been identified. His crimes weren’t impulsive… they were controlled, deliberate, and designed to torment both his victims and the investigators chasing his shadow. To this day, his identity remains one of Australia’s darkest mysteries, a reminder that some monsters hide in plain sight, waiting, watching, and walking among us undetected.

The Sinister Halloween Massacre Of The Liske Family Oct 10, 2025

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In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case is going back to Halloween 2010. Across town, families were hanging decorations, carving pumpkins, and filling bowls with candy, ready to welcome eager trick-or-treaters. It was supposed to be a night of fun and laughter, the kind of night filled with costumes, flashing porch lights, and the smell of autumn in the air. But inside one quiet home, there were no tricks and there were no treats. Instead, a family had been brutally massacred in their sleep. This is the Halloween Liske Family Murders

The "Killer Vampire" Who Turned His Victims Into Smoothies Oct 03, 2025

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In this weeks episode of Hot On The Case we investigate the Dracula Killer, the Vampire of Sacramento. Richard Chase was one of the most disturbing figures in true crime history, leaving a trail of fear across California in the late nineteen seventies. Known for his obsession with blood and the gruesome nature of his crimes, Chase’s life was marked by severe mental illness, paranoia, and a descent into darkness that shocked the nation.

Teen Girl Killed In This Homemade Scary Movie Sep 26, 2025

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In this week’s investigation on Hot On The Case, we’re looking into the chilling murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a case that has since been tied to the infamous “Scream Killers.” In a quiet Idaho town, two disturbed teenage boys found each other in high school, bonding over their obsession with horror movies. Fueled by a dangerous fantasy, they decided to create their own “real life scary movie,” with one horrifying twist…. their 16 year old friend Cassie would become the victim.

What began as an ordinary night of house-sitting quickly turned into a nightmare. The boys stalked Cassie, documented their twisted plan on video, and brutally took her life, forever shocking their community. In this episode, we’ll break down the disturbing events leading up to the murder, the killers’ obsession with the Scream franchise, and how their own words would ultimately lead to their downfall.

They Found 4 Teen's Bodies In This Yogurt Shop Sep 19, 2025

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On December 6, 1991, a horrific crime shocked Austin, Texas. Four teenage girls were found murdered inside a local yogurt shop, their lives cut short in a brutal attack that left the city reeling.

Despite multiple arrests and decades of investigation, the Yogurt Shop Murders remain unsolved. False confessions, botched investigations and countless dead ends have left families searching for justice and a community haunted by unanswered questions. In this week’s episode of Hot On The Case, we’re diving deep into the timeline, theories, and chilling mystery of the Yogurt Shop Murders.

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