In this episode of Straight to the Case, we’re examining the haunting disappearance of 18-year-old Kelsey Smith. A quick trip to a local Target should’ve been routine — instead, it turned into a nightmare that unfolded in real time.

Security footage, a frantic family, and a race against the clock pushed investigators into one of the most urgent searches they’d ever faced. What happened in those final moments? And how did a single piece of evidence break this case wide open?

This is a story about danger hiding in plain sight… and a community determined to bring answers home.

This is The Disappearance of Kelsey Smith.

This week on Innocent or Guilty, we’re diving into the case of Darlie Routier — a story that shook an entire community and still sparks debate decades later. Two young boys attacked in their own home, a mother left injured, and a narrative that split the nation in half.

The prosecution called it a cold-blooded crime. The defense argued it was a rushed investigation built on assumptions. And the public? Still divided.

In this episode, we walk through what was presented in court, what’s never sat right with investigators and supporters on both sides, and why this case continues to raise more questions than answers.

Was Darlie Routier a guilty mother… or a woman wrongfully accused? We lay out the story — you decide.

Ref:

https://www.injusticewatch.org/archive/2019/darlie-lynn-routier-remains-in-prison-awaiting-long-overdue-dna-testing/

https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/drake-routier/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/48-hours/id965818306?i=1000624733802

https://youtu.be/VZcC0N9HZMM?si=bwXSYqlbIiwPtWle

https://youtu.be/9pgJPOK8rIQ?si=HO-sS3z9efyVO19M.

In this episode of Case File, Jewel takes the mic solo to break down Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family — episode by episode.

Jewel walks you through the docuseries exactly the way it unfolds, while calling out what the show gets right, what it changes, and the real facts behind one of the most shocking Southern scandals of our time. From the boat crash, to the housekeeper’s death, to the Stephen Smith case, to the murders of Maggie and Paul — this is the Murdaugh story stripped down to the truth.

Jewel also brings you up to date on where the case really stands today, including Alex Murdaugh’s trial, convictions, and what life looks like for him now.

If you’ve watched the series, or if you’re just trying to understand the real story behind the headlines, this breakdown gets straight to the point. No fluff — just the facts, the timeline, and the downfall of a dynasty.

Tune in and dive deep with Jewel in this Case File episode.