Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious! New Episodes Every Thursday!

  1. 1d ago

    Exclusive: Turpin Interviewer Reveals What’s Happening to 16 Ohio ‘House of Horrors’ Kids Right Now

    What is happening to the 16 children rescued from the alleged Ohio “House of Horrors” right now? The forensic interviewer who questioned the 13 Turpin siblings after their 2018 rescue, Denise Rodriguez Bowman, joins Ashleigh Banfield to explain how authorities may be working with the Siders children as they begin investigating what allegedly happened inside the Hamden, Ohio, home. Sixteen children were found inside a rural Hamden, Ohio home in conditions officials described as “pure evil,” and four adults inside the family are now charged: Gary Siders Sr., 73; his wife, Christina Siders, 67; their son, Gary Siders Jr., 36; and his wife, Elizabeth Siders, 33.

  2. 2d ago

    Disturbing Mystery: Husband Finds Psychotherapist Wife Stabbed to Death at Home | Brooke Hanlon

    A chilling 911 call made by Conor Hanlon after finding his wife, Brooke Hanlon, stabbed inside their secluded Chester Township, New Jersey, home is raising major questions about the still-unsolved murder. The 35-year-old psychotherapist and new mother was found bloody, unconscious and not breathing on June 6, and while the emergency was initially classified as a cardiac or respiratory arrest, the dispatch record was updated to “suspicious death” just 13 minutes later, according to Fox News Digital.  In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield examines the frantic call, the delay before Brooke’s wounds are mentioned, the absence of any reference to the couple’s baby and the unanswered questions surrounding forced entry, Brooke’s final movements and Conor’s timeline. Ashleigh is joined by digital journalist Sally Miley, known as True Crime Mama on Facebook, TikTok and YouTube, to break down the Brooke Hanlon murder mystery and why investigators have released so little information. No suspect has been identified, no arrest has been made, and Conor Hanlon has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing.  Anyone who may know something about Brooke’s death can contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit through the Morris County Communication Center at 973-285-2900, Chester Township Police at 908-879-5100 or CrimeStoppers at 973-267-2255. If you know anything about this case, you can also send us a tip at dropdeadseriousinfo@gmail.com.

  3. 4d ago

    Basement Smelled “Horrible”: Jaw-Dropping Details & Trail of Warning Signs | Ohio House of Horror

    New details in the Siders family case are raising even more disturbing questions about the Ohio house of horrors where 16 children were found living in filthy, squalid conditions. Authorities say the children, ranging in age from 20 months to 18 years old, were discovered inside a Hamden, Ohio home after deputies executed a search warrant in a separate investigation. Four adults are charged: Gary Siders Sr., Christina Siders, Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks down the latest reporting on the Siders family, including hospital birth records, missing school records, truancy complaints, repeated moves across Ohio, the sealed search warrant, and new accounts from people near the home, including claims of a horrible smell coming from the basement and late-night trips to Dollar General. Ashleigh is joined by Angenette Levy, a seasoned journalist and host of Crime Fix on Law&Crime, who went to Hamden, Ohio, spoke with neighbors and local residents, and uncovered new details about the family’s movements, possible warning signs, and the unanswered question at the center of this case: how did 16 children fall through the cracks for years? Law & Crime: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeCrime Fix with Angenette Levy: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoW1SIeAWaWaucjKyz7lAmqMxO86PVzZiAngenette Levy:https://www.youtube.com/@Angenette5

  4. 5d ago

    Exposed: Disturbing Body Language Raises Major Red Flags for Brian Hooker | Lynette Hooker Missing

    Brian Hooker’s own behavior may be creating some of the biggest problems yet for his story about what happened to his missing wife, Lynette Hooker, in the Bahamas. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by body language and behavioral expert Scott Rouse, who examines Brian’s network interviews and recorded phone call with friends, including what he describes as fake crying, missing signs of genuine grief, abrupt emotional shifts, past-tense language and repeated attempts to distract from simple questions. Rouse also breaks down why Brian’s unusually detailed explanations, his inability to pinpoint where Lynette allegedly went overboard and his promise to keep searching shortly before leaving the Bahamas could raise serious new questions about whether he was grieving, performing or trying to sell a story that simply does not add up. Brian Hooker has not been charged with any crime and is presumed innocent. Scott Rouse: https://www.youtube.com/@UC5ZB2xWAaqZAsywmpPAj_aA The Behavior Panel:https://www.youtube.com/@UCQiMD0r34vn-d7ZbYzXY_kg

  5. Jul 10

    Breaking: Lynette Hooker Was Dead Before Brian Hooker’s Story Even Began | Missing in Bahamas

    Breaking new information in the Lynette Hooker investigation is raising major questions about Brian Hooker’s timeline of the night his wife vanished in the Bahamas. Sources close to the investigation say that Lynette Hooker was dead before 8 p.m. on April 4, 2026, which would mean she was already dead before Brian’s story about a dinghy accident, a missing dry bag, lost passports, and an hours-long float to Marsh Harbour ever began. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh breaks down the newest timeline development in the suspected murder investigation, including evidence that Lynette made it back to the couple’s sailboat, Soulmate, signs of a fight and foul play onboard, and why Lynette’s Apple Watch could become a critical piece of evidence in determining her final moments. Ashleigh is also joined by retired Coast Guard Investigative Service agent Eric Gempp, who helped investigate the Nathan Carman “murder on the high seas” case, to discuss the parallels between the two cases, the importance of Brian Hooker’s earliest statements, and how federal investigators build a no-body case at sea.

  6. Jul 10

    Exclusive: Detective Who Rescued 13 Turpin Kids Says Ohio House of Horrors is Worse | Siders Family

    Sixteen children were found inside a rural Hamden, Ohio home in conditions officials described as “pure evil,” and four adults inside the family are now charged: Gary Siders Sr., 73; his wife, Christina Siders, 67; their son, Gary Siders Jr., 36; and his wife, Elizabeth Siders, 33. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh is joined by retired Riverside County Detective Thomas Salisbury, the detective who helped rescue the 13 Turpin children from their California house of horrors, to discuss why he believes the Ohio case may be even worse and what investigators may be doing now.

  7. Jul 9

    Secret Messages, Missing Passports, and Brian Hooker’s Proven Lies | Lynette Hooker Missing

    Explosive new lies are surfacing in the Lynette Hooker investigation after sources with knowledge of the case said evidence shows Lynette made it back to the couple’s sailboat before she vanished. Now, Brian Hooker’s story about the dinghy, the dry bag, the missing passports, the so-called helpless float to Marsh Harbour, and his alleged search for Lynette are all facing new scrutiny. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield speaks with Lynette’s friend Blaine Stevenson about the new boat evidence, Brian’s alleged lies, the missing passport mystery, and Facebook messages Brian sent to one of Lynette’s childhood friends in the days after she vanished.

  8. Jul 8

    Lynette Hooker Bombshell Evidence: “She Made It Back to Soulmate” | Brian Hooker

    Bombshell new evidence in the Lynette Hooker investigation suggests Brian Hooker’s story about what happened the night his wife vanished in the Bahamas was a lie. According to Lynette Hooker’s family, she did not fall off the back of the dinghy as Brian claimed. Instead, sources with knowledge of the investigation say evidence shows Lynette made it back to the couple’s sailboat, Soulmate, where there were signs of a fight, evidence of foul play, and evidence that Lynette was dead on board.

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I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Serious! New Episodes Every Thursday!

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