Koltergeist: True Crime Stories

In this episode of Koltergeist, we explore the shocking case of Ian Diaz, Michelle Hadley, andAngela Diaz—a twisted saga of stalking allegations, fake threats, and a woman who spent 88days behind bars for a crime she didn't commit. What began as a bitter breakup spiraled into anelaborate deception that fooled investigators and nearly destroyed an innocent life before thetruth finally emerged.https://www.steindefense.com/craigslist-rape-fantasy-plot/https://people.com/toxic-id-michelle-hadley-rape-fantasy-case-11732654https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/110039/does-this-detail-of-the-michelle-hadley-case-count-as-consenthttps://www.courthousenews.com/woman-falsely-accused-stalking-sues-accusers/

This story takes us back to 1982 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, when a local business tycoon was found brutally murdered in the back seat of his car. As investigators peeled back the layers of the case, a web of greed, betrayal, illicit affairs, and shocking motives began to emerge—along with a cast of surprising suspects.In this episode of Koltergeist, we unravel the chilling murder of businessman, husband, and father-David Swinehart—a man whose real estate empire, wealth, and personal life may have made him a target long before the night he was killed.Oct 24, 1985, page 45 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com™Jul 29, 1993, page 4 - Philadelphia Daily News at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Jul 29, 1993, page 3 - The Evening News at Newspapers.com™Jan 26, 1982, page 16 - The Philadelphia Inquirer at Newspapers.com™Jan 20, 1982, page 13 - Philadelphia Daily News at Newspapers.com™https://www.newspapers.com/image/173470671/?match=1&terms=thomas%20deblase

On this episode of Koltergeist, we dive into the glittering, chaotic world of Erika Jayne — awoman who built her brand on diamonds, glam squads, and the mantra “it’s expensive to be me.”But behind the designer clothes and pop-star persona was a scandal unraveling in real time. Aslawsuits mounted against her powerful attorney husband, Tom Girardi, the luxury lifestyleviewers watched on reality TV suddenly took on a much darker tone. Was Erika completelyunaware of what was happening behind the scenes, or was the truth hiding beneath the glam allalong? From private jets to courtroom drama, this is the story of fame, money, and the momentthe fantasy started to crack.

This story is a parent’s worst nightmare. A normal family who gave their children an ideal upbringing with solid family values. But in this digital age, a secret double life can be unfolding and can culminate in devastation before anyone sees it coming. This is a story about deception, vulnerability, and how quickly innocence can spiral into tragedy.In this episode of Koltergeist, we talk about the murder of Brittany Clardy and how the foundation named in her honor is working to prevent this tragedy from happening to someone else’s daughter. https://www.newspapers.com/image/250941920/Feb 25, 2013, page 4 - The Winona Daily News at Newspapers.comMar 27, 2013, page B1-B7 - Star Tribune at Newspapers.comJun 26, 2013, page B5 - Star Tribune at Newspapers.comMom hopes Brittany Clardy’s tragic story helps others – Twin Cities(1)  Facebook(2)  bclardy.orghttps://www.newspapers.com/image/250984351/

On this episode of Koltergeist, we step inside a case that haunted Los Angeles for decades. In1986, Sherri Rasmussen was found brutally murdered inside her own home. Detectives quicklyclaimed it was a burglary gone wrong… but something about the scene felt off. The violence waspersonal. The evidence didn’t add up. And somehow, the case seemed to fade into the shadows.As years passed, whispers of obsession, jealousy, and buried secrets began to surface. Why werekey clues ignored? Why did investigators overlook a woman who had once been deeplyconnected to Sherri’s husband? And how did someone so close to law enforcement stay hiddenin plain sight for so long?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sherri_Rasmussenhttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-15/it-took-lapd-23-years-to-identify-police-detective-as-culprit-in-fatal-love-trianglehttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/dateline-detective-story-details-sherri-090616217.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMMZ4b1S-gZoaSUn2UFf42WRNoED4H4SZWDQjZtd0hiwnez2p1FJdng03NOag8HeVASnTNrryvU0xR1DbRZzdv74P_ZYlWJBcAzKtoas38QHB2kK2vxiQlhbnI4SBfeVSX4PtdQK9SidvXF5_TrNMI6USL8okMJ06HH0PwYyeWr4

This episode of Koltergeist is about one couple that seemed to it all—love, success, wealth and a life most people only dream about. But then tragedy struck when the devoted husband and wife were found brutally attacked in their Lake Tahoe mansion. The crime was a shock- There were no signs of forced entry, just the one haunting question investigators were asking: who would want them dead?The layers were peeled back, uncovering a chilling truth: betrayal often comes wearing a familiar face, and sometimes the deadliest motive is money.This is a story of ambition turned deadly, trust shattered by greed, and a murder where love and generosity were no protection at all.