Show Notes
Thirteen-year-old Madeline Soto vanished the morning after her birthday, and the man she called her “bonus dad” claimed he had dropped her off near school. But as detectives retraced her final hours, surveillance footage, a missing phone history, and a story that kept changing began pointing somewhere far closer to home.
Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible:
Acorns: Sign up now and Acorns will boost your new account with a $5 bonus investment. Head to acorns.com/crimehub or download the Acorns app to get started.
Whatnot: Download Whatnot in the app store today and get free shipping on your first order.
Author: Samantha Davis
* * *
CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content intended for mature audiences. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.
#truecrime #truecrimestories #truecrimepodcast #crimehub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More from Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast
The Colts Neck Mansion Massacre left a community in shock. We analyze the evidence behind this chilling family murder mystery. The incident revealed a grisly scene where victims were found stabbed and shot inside their home. This report examines the aerial footage and courtroom evidence to understand how a seemingly normal family life was shattered by sudden violence.
A frantic 911 call captures the moment a woman reports her husband isn't breathing. In this episode we examine the Kouri Richins murder case.
A pastor claimed messages from God led to his wife's death. Explore the chilling reality behind the Knutby murders. In January 2004, a woman was discovered in a snow-covered field, struggling for breath and clutching a mysterious wand. This incident shattered the facade of a tight-knit religious community, launching a complex true crime investigation that would expose the dark reality behind the congregation's leadership.
In 1880s Austin, a series of brutal nighttime attacks on women begins to reveal a terrifying pattern the city is slow to recognize. As the violence escalates, investigators are left chasing conflicting descriptions, false suspects, and one chilling clue: a bloody footprint with only four toes. But just when Austin thinks it understands who the killer is targeting, the pattern suddenly changes.
In 1880s Austin, a series of brutal nighttime attacks on women begins to reveal a terrifying pattern the city is slow to recognize. As the violence escalates, investigators are left chasing conflicting descriptions, false suspects, and one chilling clue: a bloody footprint with only four toes. But just when Austin thinks it understands who the killer is targeting, the pattern suddenly changes.