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True Crime
Sextortion
Catfishing
Online Safety
Documentary
Society & Culture
Bianca Devins
Predators
Online Predators
Teen Suicide
Mackenzie Lueck
Utica, New York
Murray Dowey
James Timothy Woods
Jordan Demay
Social Media
Sarah Butler
Khalil Wheeler-Weaver
Tiffany Taylor
Robin West

Lurkers is a narrative true-crime podcast about online moments that spiral into real-world danger. Each episode follows a verified case that begins on screens: dating apps, DMs, group chats, and social platforms, and it traces how the story crosses into everyday life. Told scene by scene with immersive sound and human storytelling, Lurkers exposes catfishing, stalking, deepfakes, sextortion, and r... more

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The messages would not stop. In Part 2, investigators test accounts and devices and read the data behind years of activity. Logins, IPs, Wi-Fi associations, EXIF timestamps, and deleted files begin to align. Step by step, digital forensics reveal how... more

A relationship ends and an avalanche of messages begins. This first part follows the disappearance of Cari Farver, the early theories, and the widening trail across accounts, devices, and locations in and around Omaha and Council Bluffs. The story ex... more

A friendly DM becomes pressure, then demands, then threats. This episode shows how a sextortion ring builds leverage from a single message, multiplies fear with screenshots and deadlines, and uses payment apps to keep victims silent. We center victim... more

Bianca Devins’ name became a headline after images of her violent murder spread online. This episode focuses on the person behind the posts, the escalation that led to tragedy, and how platforms, press, and strangers responded in real time. We examin... more

A late flight, a Lyft to Hatch Park, an online meetup... then silence.

After a late flight into Salt Lake City, Mackenzie Lueck messages that she has landed and takes a Lyft to Hatch Park in North Salt Lake to meet someone she knew online. Minutes a... more

A survivor speaks, and the friends of a missing woman refuse to let the trail go cold.

This episode follows a verified New Jersey case where posts, check ins, and dating-app activity form a pattern. The friends of Sarah Butler screenshot profiles, m... more

Real cases that start online and end in the real world, told with immersive sound and empathy.

Welcome to Lurkers. This brief preview explains what the show is and how we tell these stories. We follow verified cases that begin on phones and feeds an... more

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The focus is on the darker side of online interactions, where seemingly innocent connections can lead to harrowing real-life consequences. Each episode explores true crime stories that originate in digital spaces such as dating apps and social media, tracing the disturbing aftermath as these situations escalate into serious dangers. With narratives that highlight issues like sextortion, online stalking, and trust manipulation, the episodes present a vivid portrayal of various victims and their experiences, often calling attention to the societal implications of online behavior. The storytelling is immersive and human-centered, likely appealing to listeners interested in both true crime and the evolving landscape of digital safety.

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