DARKLIVITY True Crime

DARKLIVITY
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DARKLIVITY is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the degradation of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. DARKLIVITY is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband Jonathan. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology/psychology and is currently in school for Death Investigation. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories.

  1. 2d ago

    He Loved Halloween - A Monster Came in Costume... Who Killed Fred Jablin?

    The day before Halloween in 2004, beloved University of Richmond professor Fred Jablin stepped out of his Virginia home in his pajamas to grab the morning newspaper. Moments later, his neighbors heard three gunshots. By sunrise, Fred was dead in his own driveway, his three children were asleep upstairs, and investigators were left with a mystery that would stretch from a quiet Henrico County street all the way to Houston, Texas.A respected Jepson School of Leadership Studies professor, a devoted single dad, and a man who loved Halloween more than anyone on his block. We dig into his life, his marriage, a mysterious plane ticket, a costume, and the paper trail that changed everything.Was it a stranger, a grudge, or someone much closer to home? 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

    He Loved Halloween - A Monster Came in Costume... Who Killed Fred Jablin?

  2. Oct 28

    Teens Kept Getting KILLED In This Small Town! The Manchester Mystery | Part 2

    Part TWO of TWO: watch Part ONE - HERE Part 2 of our Manchester, New Hampshire deep dive. Last week, two teenagers vanished off routine nights, one after a bus ride, one after a babysitting call, and were later found in the snow. Tonight we continue the date-true timeline: the winter atmosphere around Lake Massabesic, the community searches, and what came next...a farm fire that shook the town, a daylight shooting at a local shop, and an investigation built from small details that mattered (vehicle sightings, .270 ballistics, timelines, and alibis that don’t sit right). We’re keeping this victim-first and chronological while we follow the evidence and the people who refused to let this case fade. AND then another murder... then two more... are they connected?

    Teens Kept Getting KILLED In This Small Town! The Manchester Mystery | Part 2

  3. Oct 24

    Teens Kept Getting KILLED In This Small Town! The Manchester Mystery | Part 1

    PART ONE of TWO - Manchester, New Hampshire. Deep winter. Two teenage girls do totally normal things - ride the bus, take a quick babysitting job, promise “I’ll be home by ten,” and then the city changes forever. In this episode, we step into 1960–1964 Manchester: Lake Massabesic shortcuts, porch lights left on, snowbanks, and a community searching in the cold. We’ll walk the timeline in order: Sandra Valade’s last known movements, the Water Works discovery, and a second disappearance that locks the pattern without rushing. We focus on who the first victims were, the exact routes, the phone calls, and the details that still matter.

    Teens Kept Getting KILLED In This Small Town! The Manchester Mystery | Part 1

  4. Oct 18

    Part 2: She Left a Halloween Party and Never Made It Home | The Karen Swift Case

    This is Part 2 of 2 - Today, we're diving into a very mysterious and heartbreaking case of a mother of 4 who seemingly vanished right from her street, just about 1/2 mile from her home. In part one, we explore the clues left behind: her car, her outfit from the night before, her cell phones, and the relationships that could link her to something dangerous. What really happened to Karen Swift? 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

    Part 2: She Left a Halloween Party and Never Made It Home | The Karen Swift Case

  5. Oct 15

    Part 1: She Left a Halloween Party and Never Made It Home | The Karen Swift Case

    This is Part 1 of 2. Today, we're diving into a very mysterious and heartbreaking case of a mother of 4 who seemingly vanished right from her street, just about 1/2 mile from her home. In part one, we explore the clues left behind: her car, her outfit from the night before, her cell phones, and the relationships that could link her to something dangerous. What really happened to Karen Swift? 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

    Part 1: She Left a Halloween Party and Never Made It Home | The Karen Swift Case

  6. Oct 5

    TAKEN in SECONDS! Her Last Moments Caught On Camera - The Search For Christie Wilson's Body

    SORRY I accidently uploaded the WRONG video (I was so jet lagged in London that I was practically sleep walking so my apologies! this is the correct video for Christie's case. Christie Wilson was a bright, vivacious 27-year-old with a quick smile and a love for the game of blackjack. On an October night in 2005, she did something completely ordinary: she stopped by the Thunder Valley Casino near Sacramento for a few hours at the tables. Casino regulars knew her. Security cameras watched the whole evening unfold. And at 1:13 in the morning, surveillance footage captured Christie walking out into the dark parking lot alongside a man she'd met that night. It was the last time anyone would ever see her. Christie was simply gone- no trace, no sign, nothing. In this episode of Darklivity, we trace the full Christie Wilson case: the young woman she was, the night the cameras captured her final steps, and a mother who refused to stop searching for her daughter. 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

  7. Sep 28

    Part 2: He Left A Party Alive - His Dead Body Was Found Near Campus Hours Later

    THIS IS PART TWO OF TWO As investigators pulled at the threads of Jesse's final weeks, they uncovered a secret he'd reportedly been ready to reveal. But the most stunning twist was still to come. What detectives uncovered would shake their own department to its core. Who was Jesse Valencia, really? And who had the most to lose if his secret came out? How does a case like this stay hidden in plain sight… until it doesn't? In this episode of DARKLIVITY, we trace the full Jesse Valencia case: the vibrant young man he was, the relationship he kept quiet, and the investigation that exposed a betrayal no one saw coming. 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

    Part 2: He Left A Party Alive - His Dead Body Was Found Near Campus Hours Later

  8. Sep 24

    He Left A Party Alive - His Dead Body Was Found Near Campus Hours Later | Part 1

    THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO For more true crime check out Kimbyr's Podcast True Crime with Kimbyr: HERE The Jesse Valencia case happened in Columbia, Missouri. Jesse James Valencia was a bright, charismatic 23-year-old University of Missouri student and former model, openly himself, deeply loved by his family, and dreaming of a future in law. On a June morning in 2004, students walking across a quiet residential neighborhood came upon a young man lying in the grass. At first they thought he'd simply fallen asleep. He hadn't. It was Jesse — and his death would send shockwaves through the entire community. As investigators pulled at the threads of Jesse's final weeks, they uncovered a secret he'd reportedly been ready to reveal. But the most stunning twist was still to come. What detectives uncovered would shake their own department to its core. Who was Jesse Valencia, really? And who had the most to lose if his secret came out? How does a case like this stay hidden in plain sight… until it doesn't? In this episode of DARKLIVITY, we trace the full Jesse Valencia case: the vibrant young man he was, the relationship he kept quiet, and the investigation that exposed a betrayal no one saw coming. 🚧 Support us by browsing our shop! https://darklivity.com/ 🔎 Come Find Us: Kimbyr's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimbyrleigha/ Jon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stopitjon/ 🎙️ About the Podcast: Darklivity is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the depravity of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. Darklivity is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband, Jon. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology and psychology. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories. This channel is meant to feel like you are sitting with friends who share an interest in victim-focused true crime stories & join in the conversation in the comments. It's supposed to be conversational, not just in the comments but between Kimbyr and Jon, and we welcome you to join in; just remember to please be kind and respectful; the families involved could be watching and reading the comments. 🎨 About Our Set: The set where Darklivity is filmed is a recreation of Kimbyr's bedroom from the 90s when her grandmother Fran introduced her to true crime for the first time while watching the OJ Simpson trial. Sadly Fran passed away in February 2023; the set is a tribute to her and a "thank you" for the curiosity she instilled in Kimbyr as a child. Thanks for being here. We hope you stay.

    He Left A Party Alive - His Dead Body Was Found Near Campus Hours Later | Part 1
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DARKLIVITY is a true crime podcast about the DARK downward slope into the degradation of the human mind and the consequences such darkness brings to light. DARKLIVITY is hosted by True Crime YouTuber Kimbyrleigha and her husband Jonathan. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with degrees in sociology/psychology and is currently in school for Death Investigation. Jon is a production studio owner specializing in film, music, and content creation. Together, they share a passion for bringing victims' stories to life and honoring their memories.

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  • Creator
    DARKLIVITY
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © DARKLIVITY
  • Show Website
    DARKLIVITY True Crime

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