In this episode, we unravel one of the most haunting and controversial true crime cases of the 1990s: the West Memphis Three.

In 1993, the brutal murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, sent shockwaves through the nation. When three local teenagers—Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr.—were arrested and convicted, the case seemed closed. But what followed was a decades-long fight for justice, filled with media scrutiny, questionable confessions, alleged satanic panic, and growing doubts about the true culprits.

Join us as we explore the facts, dissect the court proceedings, and examine the evidence (and lack thereof) that divided a nation. Was justice served, or were three innocent young men caught in the crosshairs of fear and prejudice?

And if not them, then who?

In this harrowing episode of Serials and Schemes, we delve into the remarkable survival story of Mary Vincent. At just 15 years old, Mary’s life took a devastating turn when a chance encounter with a stranger led to one of the most shocking and brutal attacks in American history. Against unimaginable odds, Mary not only escaped her attacker but became a beacon of resilience and strength, ultimately bringing her assailant to justice. Join us as we unravel the chilling details of her fight for survival, the long road to recovery, and her enduring impact on the world of criminal justice.

She claimed to be a German heiress with a trust fund worth millions. But behind the designer clothes and lavish hotel stays was Anna Sorokin—a Russian-born con artist who fooled New York’s elite, banks, and even her closest friends. In this episode, we unravel the jaw-dropping rise and fall of Anna Delvey, the socialite who scammed her way into high society. How did she pull off one of the most audacious frauds of the decade? What happens when ambition turns criminal?