Going West: True Crime

Dark West Productions
  • 4.6 (11K)
  • True Crime
  • Updated Weekly

Daphne Woolsoncroft and Heath Merryman discuss haunting details of different disappearance and murder cases week by week. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday.

REAL CRIME BY GOING WEST

2 bonus episodes/month, 150+ episode back catalog

$9.99/mo or $99.99/yr after trial

  1. 1d ago

    Barbara Weaver: The Amish Stud // 625

    In June of 2009, a 30-year-old Amish woman was found dead in her bed inside a quiet Ohio farming community. At first glance, the crime seemed unthinkable in her tight-knit world known for their simplicity, faith, and tradition. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered contraband cell phones, salacious online relationships, and a life in hiding that no one saw coming. This is the murder of Barbara Weaver, and the story of the internet persona of the Amish Stud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 5d ago

    Dan Markel: Monster-in-Laws // 624

    In July of 2014, a law professor was shot in broad daylight outside his home in Tallahassee, Florida. And detectives quickly suspected that the killing was anything but random, yet the truth would take years to unravel. What emerged was a history of extensive family conflict, hidden motives, and an investigation that would eventually draw an entire family into the spotlight. This is the murder of Dan Markel, and the story of the Adelson’s: Monster-in-Laws Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Jul 7

    Cynthia Roth: The Lake Sammamish Drowning // 623

    In July of 1991, a 34-year-old woman set off on the waters of Lake Sammamish, Washington with her husband for their anniversary. But she wouldn’t make it back to shore alive… What initially appeared to be a tragic drowning accident soon raised troubling questions, leading investigators down a path that would uncover a far more complicated story—and a past no one could ignore… This is the murder of Cynthia Baumgartner Roth: The Lake Sammamish Drowning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Jul 3

    Allie Shehorn: 'Obsession' and Survival in Hollywood // 622

    In May of 2024, a 35-year-old Hollywood makeup artist was attacked in her home with a knife, suffering injuries so severe she was declared clinically dead twice. As investigators raced to find the person responsible, they quickly uncovered a series of events that had unfolded in the days leading up to the attack—showcasing the horrors behind his abuse and control. This is the incredible story of Allie Shehorn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Jun 30

    Lynette Hooker: Gone Overboard // 621 (Happening Now)

    In April of 2026, a 55-year-old woman and her husband took their yacht to the Bahamas, only for her to allegedly be thrown out of their dinghy during a storm. But when police checked her husband's GPS data for the night she vanished, it didn't match his story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Jun 29 • Subscribers Only

    Rachel Nickell: Murder at Wimbledon Common (BONUS)

    In July of 1992, a 23-year-old mother took her toddler to a beautiful London park for a stroll, but was brutally murdered -in broad daylight- on the path. After she was stabbed 50 times, her son was able to get help, and the investigation to find her killer began. What came next included 3,000 interviews, a honey trap using a lonely hearts newspaper column, and an eventual DNA connection that led police to a monster. This is the murder of Rachel Nickell.

    Rachel Nickell: Murder at Wimbledon Common (BONUS)

  7. Jun 26

    Campfire Stories: A Going West Summer Special // 620

    In honor of Heath's birthday, we tell four terrifying near-miss true crime stories from our listeners! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Jun 23

    Daniel Robinson: Arizona's Missing Geologist // 619

    In June of 2021, a 24-year-old Geologist headed out to a job site in Arizona, only to vanish shortly after arriving. His co-workers story changed multiple times, but without evidence of a crime, his family set in to action their own search - confident something was wrong. And just weeks later, his car was found in a suspicious crash, but he was nowhere to be found. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Daphne Woolsoncroft and Heath Merryman discuss haunting details of different disappearance and murder cases week by week. New episodes released every Tuesday and Friday.

Information

  • Creator
    Dark West Productions
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    698
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Dark West Productions
  • Show Website
    Going West: True Crime
  • Provider
    Dark West Productions

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