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Serial Napper is the perfect true crime podcast for those who love a good nap and the most intriguing true crime stories. Hosted by Nikki Young, each episode offers a comprehensive and thoughtful deep dive into an unsolved mystery or lesser-known case, told succinctly and with all the key facts, just the way it happened. Let Nikki lead you through some of the most fascinating, chilling, and puzzling true crime stories you've never heard of, all while you drift off to sleep. Follow Nikki on social media for more updates.

  1. When Christmas Was a Lie: The Murder of Za’Zell Preston

    4D AGO

    When Christmas Was a Lie: The Murder of Za’Zell Preston

    On Christmas morning in 2011, in Anaheim, California, children opened their presents just feet away from their mother’s body. Za’Zell Preston was 26 years old, a mother of three, a dancer, and a full-time college student studying to become a domestic violence counselor. Seven weeks postpartum, she was trying to build a future for herself and her children while trapped in a violent and controlling marriage. Her husband, William Wallace, had a documented history of abusing Za’Zell. He had been arrested before. He had spent time in jail. Family members had warned police. The danger was known. On Christmas Eve, after attending a neighbour’s party, Wallace beat Za’Zell to death inside their apartment. Instead of calling for help, he staged her body on the couch, placed sunglasses over her eyes, and waited for morning. He allowed Christmas to happen around her. In this episode of Serial Napper, we examine the murder of Za’Zell Preston, the calculated staging that followed, and the chilling performance of normalcy that unfolded in front of her children. We walk through the investigation, the trial, and the forensic evidence that dismantled Wallace’s version of events, leading to his conviction for second-degree murder. Listener discretion advised. This episode includes discussions of extreme domestic violence and the presence of children in the aftermath. Souces:https://nypost.com/2021/06/07/man-who-killed-wife-propped-up-body-while-kids-opened-presents-sentenced/ https://www.ocregister.com/2012/05/25/column-suspect-says-he-creamed-zazell/ https://people.com/crime/man-convicted-murder-after-killing-wife-having-kids-open-christmas-gifts-in-front-body/ https://lawbirdie.com/criminal-case-study-murder-of-zazell-preston/ https://lasentinel.net/christmas-day-killing-of-wife-in-anaheim-heads-to-jury.html Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  2. He Was on FaceTime With His Kids: The Unsolved Murder of Nick Cordova

    6D AGO

    He Was on FaceTime With His Kids: The Unsolved Murder of Nick Cordova

    On May 27, 2020, Nick Cordova, a 40-year-old husband and father of two, was murdered inside his Gilbert, Arizona HVAC business while he was on FaceTime with his children. Nick was shot in broad daylight.Surveillance footage exists.A vehicle of interest was identified. And more than five years later, no one has been arrested. In this episode, we walk through who Nick Cordova was before his life was violently cut short, the final FaceTime call that unfolded in real time, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround his case. We also examine what police have said publicly, the surveillance video released weeks after the murder, and why this investigation still feels unfinished years later. Nick was known as a tireless worker, a devoted husband, and a deeply involved father. He was building a future for his family, not walking away from it. Today, his wife, Alysha continues to fight for answers while raising their children, Cruize and Capri, on her own. This episode exists to keep Nick’s case in the spotlight and to remind listeners that this story is far from over. Alysha has created a GoFundMe to help cover legal expenses, private investigative work, and continued efforts to pursue accountability and justice for Nick. If you’re able to donate, it helps support that ongoing fight. https://gofund.me/36bbab3ea Sources: https://www.facebook.com/justice.cordova https://www.instagram.com/noisefornick https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/who-killed-nick-cordova-fathers-murder-heard-over-facetime-remains-unsolved-gilbert-pd https://websleuths.com/threads/az-nick-cordova-40-murder-caught-on-surveillance-video-gilbert-may-27-2020.536280/page-11 https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/gilbert/nick-cordovas-family-pushing-for-answers-five-years-later Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  3. 38 Weeks Pregnant and Gone: The Murder of Rebecca Park

    DEC 12

    38 Weeks Pregnant and Gone: The Murder of Rebecca Park

    In November 2025, Rebecca Kay Park vanished from Boon Township, Michigan, just days to weeks before she was due to give birth to her third son. Within 24 hours, her phone turned up near a rural two-track road. Three weeks later, Rebecca’s body was discovered deep in the Manistee National Forest...her unborn son missing. What followed was a horrifying investigation that uncovered a maze of family secrets, shifting stories, disturbing text messages, and alleged admissions from those closest to her. According to court documents, this was not a random attack or a disappearance gone wrong. Prosecutors allege it was a calculated, targeted act involving the people Rebecca should have been safest with: her biological mother and stepfather. Sources: https://midmichigannow.com/resources/pdf/5765d274-c7ce-4023-8309-54e9b6cda2c0-PARKPCAFFIDAVIT.pdf https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/court-documents-reveal-chilling-details-in-rebecca-park-case-as-next-hearing-is-scheduled-bartholomew-wexford-pregnant-baby https://upnorthlive.com/resources/pdf/62f89a69-ac34-450d-aa6d-57a36b149dff-CORTNEYBARTHOLOMEWPCAFFIDAVIT.pdf https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/12/suspected-burial-sites-and-human-remains-what-a-search-warrant-reveals-in-the-rebecca-park-case.html https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/12/04/rebecca-parks-sister-and-fianc-released-from-jail-after-posting-bond/87612412007/ https://www.union-bulletin.com/news/national/adoptive-mom-of-pregnant-wexford-victim-tried-to-protect-her-knew-suspect-was-dangerous/article_85cb81a0-41e5-5b56-b6d2-d9cc28e2a8cf.html Support the Show: Visit http://www.HelloFresh.com/NAPPER10FM to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    49 min
  4. The Girl Maryville Failed: Daisy Coleman's Lifelong Battle

    DEC 9

    The Girl Maryville Failed: Daisy Coleman's Lifelong Battle

    Tonight, we’re diving into the heartbreaking life and death of Daisy Coleman, the teenager at the center of the Netflix documentary Audrie & Daisy, whose fight for justice and advocacy for other survivors changed the national conversation around sexual assault. This isn’t a murder case, but it is a tragedy that exposes something deeply broken in the systems meant to protect children. Daisy survived the unthinkable at fourteen, only to be betrayed by her town, her school, and a justice system that bent under the weight of a powerful last name. She went on to become a fierce advocate, co-founding SafeBAE and helping thousands of survivors… all while battling the trauma that never let her go. In this episode, we walk through Daisy’s early life, the assault in Maryville, the shocking collapse of the investigation, the rise of Audrie & Daisy, her years of advocacy, and the devastating losses that shaped her final chapter. We also look at the cultural moment surrounding her case: Steubenville, Brock Turner, and the growing awareness of how often powerful boys are protected while girls are sacrificed. Daisy deserved safety. She deserved justice. And she deserved a future that wasn’t defined by what was done to her. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Sources: https://www.robersonpolleychapel.com/obituary/catherine-daisy-coleman  https://abcnews.go.com/US/newly-released-documents-tapes-maryville-teen-alleged-rape/ https://www.npr.org/2013/10/17/236307720/nearly-two-years-later-a-controversial-rape-case-is-reviewed https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Daisy-Coleman-sexual-assault-survivor-turned-15461696.php https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/life-after-sexual-assault-inside-harrowing-doc-audrie-daisy-101595/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min
  5. The Disappearance of Dylan Koshman: Vanished After a Family Fight

    DEC 5

    The Disappearance of Dylan Koshman: Vanished After a Family Fight

    In October 2008, 21-year-old Dylan Koshman walked out the back door of a south Edmonton home after a late-night fight with his cousins… and was never seen again. No jacket. No wallet. No phone. No trace. What looked at first like a young man storming off in anger quickly became something much darker. Dylan’s phone and wallet were later found in a neighbour’s yard. Multiple 911 calls reported fighting outside the house. The stories from the people inside that night never fully aligned. And nine years after he vanished, the Edmonton Police Service quietly upgraded his case from a missing-person file to a homicide investigation. Over 16 years later, Dylan’s family is still waiting for answers, and someone out there may hold the missing piece. If you know anything about the disappearance of Dylan Koshman, even something that felt unimportant at the time, please contact Edmonton Police or Please Bring Me Home. Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199681921/dylan-koshman https://www.facebook.com/helpfinddylankoshman/ https://youtu.be/ps9771aPntE?si=qxelk2xXiBjB2sny https://globalnews.ca/news/10011796/dylan-koshman-disappearance-15-years-later/  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dylan-koshman-edmonton-missing-person-homicide-investigation-1.4037783 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  6. Melodee Buzzard is Missing: A Cross-Country Trip and a Mother’s Unravelling Story

    NOV 28

    Melodee Buzzard is Missing: A Cross-Country Trip and a Mother’s Unravelling Story

    9-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished in October after a cross-country trip with her mother, and the story behind her disappearance keeps getting stranger. Her last confirmed sighting was near the Colorado–Utah state line. Days later, her mother returned to Lompoc alone, with swapped license plates, changing statements, and no explanation for where Melodee went. In this episode, I break down the complex timeline: the surveillance footage, the multi-state route, the allegations that Melodee was left with a Utah “zoo couple,” and the disturbing claim that Ashlee cut Melodee’s face out of missing posters inside her home. Private investigators now believe Melodee may still be close to Lompoc. If you have information about Melodee’s whereabouts, contact authorities at (805) 681-4150. Sources: https://www.foxnews.com/us/missing-melodee-buzzard-mother-allegedly-told-man-she-left-daughter-with-strangers-she-met-zoo-report https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/12/us/melodee-buzzard-disappearance-timeline https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-ashlee-buzzard-armed-box-cutter-falsely-imprisoned/story?id=127461848 https://www.foxnews.com/us/melodee-buzzard-mom-plotted-cut-off-missing-9-year-old-from-entire-world-grandma-says https://www.newsnationnow.com/banfield/ashlee-buzzard-cut-daughters-face-posters-pi/ Visit our Sponsor: Go to HelloFresh.com/napper10fm now to get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  7. The Disappearance of Chance Englebert: Remains Identified After 6 Years, New Questions Emerge

    NOV 26 · BONUS

    The Disappearance of Chance Englebert: Remains Identified After 6 Years, New Questions Emerge

    25-year-old Chance Englebert vanished without a trace after a tense holiday weekend argument in July 2019. He walked away from his in-laws’ home in Gering, Nebraska, during a storm and was never seen alive again. For years, his case sat in that agonizing space between hope and heartbreak...until now. In October 2025, remains were discovered at Scott’s Bluff National Monument. They have now been positively identified as Chance. After six long years of searching, Chance has finally been found, though his story is still far from answered. This heartbreaking update reshapes the case but does not resolve it. There are still countless questions about what happened that night, how he ended up there, and what he may have encountered on his walk. In this episode of Serial Napper, I walk through the timeline of Chance’s final hours, his last known movements, and the clues that fueled one of the most perplexing searches in recent history. I also break down the discoveries made by a private investigator, conflicting witness accounts, and the leading theories that continue to swirl, including possible foul play. We talk through the speculation, the community efforts, the emotional toll on Chance’s family, and the many unresolved threads that still demand answers. This episode was originally released as a Patreon exclusive, but with this new development, it is being made public in honour of Chance. Sources: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2024/06/30/new-leads-but-not-much-progress-finding-moorcroft-man-missing-for-5-years/ https://www.facebook.com/findchanceenglebert/ https://wyomingtruth.org/still-no-answers-for-family-of-missing-moorcroft-man-as-reward-expires/ https://wyomingtruth.org/arm-bone-recovered-in-nebraska-not-remains-of-missing-moorcroft-man/ https://uncovered.com/cases/chance-leslie-englebert#timeline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  8. The Setagaya Murders: The Unsolved Miyazawa Family Case

    NOV 25

    The Setagaya Murders: The Unsolved Miyazawa Family Case

    On December 30th, 2000, the Miyazawa family murders shocked Japan and became one of the most chilling unsolved murder cases in Japanese history. In the quiet Tokyo suburb of Setagaya, 44-year-old Mikio Miyazawa, his wife Yasuko, and their children Niina and Rei were brutally killed inside their home — a crime now known globally as The Setagaya Family Murders or simply The Miyazawa Family Murder Case. What makes this case infamous isn’t just that it remains unsolved. It’s what the killer did after. The suspect stayed inside the home for hours. He ate the family’s food, drank their tea, browsed their computer, tended to his injuries, and even slept on their couch before disappearing without a trace. Despite leaving behind DNA, fingerprints, clothing, and dozens of forensic clues, the killer has never been identified. This episode breaks down the facts, theories, and evidence behind one of Japan’s most haunting cold cases — a case that continues to baffle detectives 25 years later. If you're interested in unsolved mysteries, Japanese true crime, cold cases, international murder cases, or the Setagaya murders, this episode is one you won’t forget. Sources: http://www.asahi.com/articles/ASHDX0FNNHDCUTIL02K.html  http://web.archive.org/web/20150322223518/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20150323/k10010024731000.html https://japantoday.com/category/crime/setagaya-family-murders-remain-unsolved-after-24-years-1 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-29/the-house-of-horrors-in-setagaya-japan/11771304 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
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Serial Napper is the perfect true crime podcast for those who love a good nap and the most intriguing true crime stories. Hosted by Nikki Young, each episode offers a comprehensive and thoughtful deep dive into an unsolved mystery or lesser-known case, told succinctly and with all the key facts, just the way it happened. Let Nikki lead you through some of the most fascinating, chilling, and puzzling true crime stories you've never heard of, all while you drift off to sleep. Follow Nikki on social media for more updates.

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