A 74-year-old woman opened her home to family, never imagining the greatest danger was already inside. After the beloved Kentucky grandmother is beaten to death, investigators uncover a case marked by unimaginable violence and a shocking piece of evidence that would become central to the prosecution. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Cheri Kaye Oliver. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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‘Nothing short of animalistic’: Kentucky teen recorded himself beating grandmother to death with metal tumbler

Cheri Kaye Oliver Obituary Oct 8, 2024 - Swindler & Currin Funeral Homes

Erlanger man who beat his grandmother to death sentenced to life in prison

911 caller claims 18-year-old accused of killing grandmother with tumbler was ‘out of control’

19-year-old Northern Kentucky man sentenced for 'barbaric' murder of grandmother

Northern Kentucky man admits to killing his grandmother, was abusing acid at the time

A family outing at a Portland park turns into every parent's worst nightmare when a stranger allegedly tries to pull a 7-year-old girl away in broad daylight. It takes the child's parents—and courageous bystanders—to stop the attack before police arrive. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story in Oregon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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'I am God!' Would be naked kidnapper blames manic episode and lack of sleep for actions

Naked man allegedly tried to kidnap 7-year-old girl from Oregon park

Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 7-year-old Girl in Waterfront Park | Portland.gov

When a woman is murdered inside her home, a quiet Tennessee community is left searching for answers. As investigators piece together what happened behind closed doors, the victim's husband is arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Allison Rawl. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Detectives: College Grove Homicide Suspect Admitted He ‘Ate Some of’ Wife During Killing | News | williamsonscene.com

https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/douglas-kirk-rawl-homicide-college-grove-tn/article_8c159d5e-da26-42d2-8379-64e92b7cf14b.html

https://www.wsmv.com/2026/07/06/tn-man-told-911-his-wife-was-devil-hes-jesus-before-allegedly-killing-her-heres-what-we-know/

https://truecrimenews.com/2026/07/08/pharmacist-who-allegedly-tried-to-pull-wife-s-head-off-shot-her-and-ate-her-remains-told-911-dispatchers-she-was-dead-as-fried-chicken/