Fast Cars, drag racing and an unsolved murder. Join us as we discuss the life and death of racing legend Mickey Thompson along with the murder of his beloved wife at their California home.

The Real Estate: 53 Woodlyn Ln. Bradbury, CA

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On Halloween night, 1957, Peter Fabiano opened his front door to a trick or treater for the very last time. Join us as we discuss this odd Halloween crime, our own Halloween traditions, and the real estate surrounding both.

The Real Estate: 13236 Community Street | Sun Valley, CA

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What distinguishes a cult from a religion? Join us as we discuss the rise (and eventual demise) of the members of Heaven's Gate, aliens and space ships, and the ocean side estate where this story occurred.

The Real Estate: 18241 Colina Norte | Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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From best man to hitman - Wife of hot Atlanta DJ murdered at request of husband - DJ Awesome

Despite two people witnessing the crime occur and a police investigation that was quickly closed, many still wonder what REALLY happened the night of February, 16th 1929 at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills, California. Was it a murder or suicide? Was the motive revenge, jealousy or anger? Join Heather, Elena and Melanie as they discuss this incredible property (hint, you’ve probably seen in before in TV and movies!) as well as the incredibly story of the Doheny fortune, the political scandal that threatened it all and the grand estate where it all occurred. 

A name synonymous with peace, love and anti-conflict whose life was cut entirely too short by a man who should’ve protected him: his father. Marvin Gaye grew up in lower income DC. His minister father ruled the home with fear, intimidation and abuse. Despite this, Gaye became a legend. Join us as we talk about the life, death and real estate surrounding this Motown icon.

Lana Clarkson is considered by many to be a B-list actress, though we beg to disagree. Regardless, her life was cut too short when she died as a result of a gunshot wound in the foyer of Phil Spector’s Pyrenees Castle.

It's not all glitz and glamour in Beverly Hills. In the summer of 1989, brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their parents. That fact is not in question, but in recent years, their trial and conviction has been called into question...along with everything we thought we knew about the Menendez family. Join us as we discuss the Menendez murders, then and now, as well as the fabulous real estate owned by the family when the crime occured.

Join us this Thanksgiving as we discuss a first for us - a female serial killer. 

Dorothea Puente preyed on society’s most vulnerable.  Those that few people would miss. Those that few people would look for. Her reign of terror was finally discovered when a social worker took extra care to watch over one of her charges. 

Albert Montoya was sent to live in the gingerbread-like Victorian boarding house managed by Dorothea Puente.  There, he was supposed to be cared for and protected.

What resulted was as gruesome as it was unbelievable. Montoya was one of 7 bodies, dug up from the backyard of 1426 F Street. 

On October 1st, 1993 - just over 30 years ago - a young teenage girl by the name of Polly Klaas did what many other young teenagers do every week. She conspired with her friends to have a sleepover - and that evening would shatter their childhoods forever.

An historic ocean front mansion. Two mysterious deaths. Join us as we discuss The Spreckel Mansion and the suspicious deaths of Max Shacknai and Rebecca Zahau.

A wealthy doctor commits a heinous crime at his home in Los Feliz, but the mystery doesn't end there.  Why did the next owners simply lock the door and walk away?  Join us as we discuss the Los Feliz Mansion Murder and the history of the home at 2475 Glendower Place.

10050 Cielo Drive was located in the exclusive Benedict Canyon neighborhood and was built in 1941 for French actress, Michele Morgan and over the years was home to many famous celebrities. In 1969, it became the crime scene for the murder of hollywood icon, Sharon Tate and five of her friends.