True Crime with Kendall Rae

Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios

Kendall Rae is a true-crime content creator on YouTube who has used her platform to spread awareness for victims and their families. Now she is bringing episodes of her YouTube true-crime series to podcast format, to hopefully create even more awareness around the cases she covers. Kendall's approach to true-crime content is empathetic and always approached with victims in mind first. Join Kendall in her journey to spread awareness and bring justice to those who need it most! read less

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True Crime with Kendall Rae is a true crime podcast with the focus on these most hurt. The host chats with local families and victims about their losses and experiences. This podcast is the audio version of Kendall Rae's eponymous YouTube channel. Here, she breaks down each case in a way that makes them accessible to everyone. Her signature approach is about keeping an open mind and practicing empathy. This formula has garnered her more than three million YouTube subscribers to date. Kendall Rae uses her platform to help victims and their families tell their stories. She tries to raise awareness for their loved ones and help them find justice. She expanded her channel to podcasting to reach and help even more people.

Kendall Rae started her popular YouTube channel in 2012. In the beginning, true crime wasn't on the agenda. It was in 2017 that she began to pursue the popular genre. She wanted to give people hope. In 2018, she started involving affected families to help them find justice. The move proved successful. True Crime with Kendall Rae does many smaller cases, and hopes to find resolution.

Kendall Rae does bigger true crime episode stories, of course. She talks about famous cases, like Jaycee Duggard's disappearance. But she also does many smaller stories to hope to find justice. Beyond True Crime with Kendall Rae, she also hosts The Sesh with her cousin, mental health expert Janelle Fields. In addition, on the Higher Mile podcast, Kendall Rae chats about crime and conspiracies with her husband, Josh.

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Shocking Confession Tape Exposes Best Friend Turned Killer!? The Case of Sarah Stern
19-12-2024
Shocking Confession Tape Exposes Best Friend Turned Killer!? The Case of Sarah Stern
Sarah Stern was a 19-year-old college student living in Neptune City, New Jersey, when, in December 2016, she suddenly vanished. Her disappearance sparked immediate concern, where it was unknown whether she took her life, ran away, or was met with foul play. Through speaking with her best friend, Liam McAtasney, investigators thought it might be plausible that she took her life or ran away, considering he was telling them how unhappy Sarah was and that she was planning on fleeing to Canada to get away from her father. However, a few weeks after she disappeared, a friend of Liam’s came forward to the police that he believed Liam may have killed her and staged her disappearance. A sting operation was conducted, and within hours, they retrieved a videotaped confession from Liam, who explained, in detail, how he murdered Sarah with the help of his friend Preston over some money that Sarah had found a few months prior. This confession led to the arrests of both Liam and Preston, and Preston ultimately agreed to a deal where he would testify against Liam in exchange for a lesser sentence. Both men are behind bars, and unfortunately, Sarah’s body has never been recovered from the water where they tossed her body. Please consider donating to the Sarah Stern Memorial Scholarship for The Arts Fund: https://fundrazr.com/SarahSternSchola... Donations will be matched through 12/27/24: https://www.higherhope.org/donate Check out my foundation, Higher Hope: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Our Place - promo code: TCKR Rocket Money SKIMS - select “podcast” in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows! Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAEGIFT Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com
Stalking Obsession Turns Fatal After Govt. Fails To Protect Her: The Case of Celeste Manno
05-12-2024
Stalking Obsession Turns Fatal After Govt. Fails To Protect Her: The Case of Celeste Manno
Please take action: Jaclyn Symes Email: jaclyn.symes@parliament.vic.gov.au   Subject: Urgent Implementation of VLRC Recommendations on Stalking Dear Attorney General Symes, I am writing to urge the immediate implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Victorian Law Reform Commission's report on stalking. The VLRC's comprehensive analysis highlights the critical need for stronger measures to protect victims and address this pervasive issue effectively. Timely action on these recommendations will not only improve legal responses to stalking but also ensure the safety and well-being of countless individuals across Victoria. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, [Name] Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Facebook Page:  / 1923302601461687   VLRC’s Stalking Report (Final): https://www.lawreform.vic.gov.au/publ... Petition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-... — Donations will be matched through 12/27/24: https://www.higherhope.org/donate Check out my foundation, Higher Hope: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: SKIMS - select “podcast” in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows! Storyworth Smalls - For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/KENDALLRAE and use code KENDALLRAE. Rocket Money Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com
TikToker April Holt’s Death Almost Went Unsolved… Until Her Mom Got Her Killer To Confess
07-11-2024
TikToker April Holt’s Death Almost Went Unsolved… Until Her Mom Got Her Killer To Confess
April Lynn Holt was a mother of two, living outside of Nashville, Tennessee, working hard to create a good life for herself and her family. TikTok was a huge passion of hers, and she began making content back in the pandemic and had garnered over 200,000 followers. Her content was mainly surrounding her family, her faith, and lifting other people up. She was really big on manifestations and elevating your life, so her content was a reflection of that. Her content also centered around her husband, Donovan Holt. However, in 2021 the two of them separated. It was an amicable decision, but eventually they decided to give it another go. But in July of 2023, April realized she no longer wanted to be with him. So that month she asked him for a formal divorce. 2 weeks later, her 7 year old son found her with a plastic bag duct taped to her head in their bathroom. Three days later she died. From the beginning, April’s mom Jamie knew there was more to the story, and she was right. She learned that Donovan had gotten into an argument with April, strangled her, and then staged it as a suicide. Through her hard work, April is on the path towards getting justice. If you’re a victim of domestic violence and need help getting out, call the National Domestic Violence hotline: (800) 799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788. April's Tiktok: /_april_h    Jamie's Tiktok: / jamiedickerson22   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-th... Grieving Through Grace: https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Throu... Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.org/campaign...  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Smalls - For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/KENDALLRAE and use code KENDALLRAE Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Huggies SKIMS - select “podcast” in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows! Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com
Her Killer Was Caught on Surveillance Moments Before Her Abduction: The Case of Aniah Blanchard
31-10-2024
Her Killer Was Caught on Surveillance Moments Before Her Abduction: The Case of Aniah Blanchard
Aniah Blanchard was a 19-year-old college student living in Auburn, Alabama, when on October 23, 2019, she never returned home. Despite dropping off her brother and telling him she was headed back to her apartment, she never arrived. Then, odd messages to her roommate started coming through, and by the next day, it was clear that she’d never made it back. Friends and family joined in on the search, and two days later, her car was found abandoned 50 miles away. There was enough blood inside of her vehicle that investigators determined foul play had occurred. Over the following weeks, three men ended up getting arrested in connection with her abduction, but only one of those men, Ibraheem Yazeed, was determined to be responsible for her actual murder. About a month later, Aniah’s body was found, and despite overwhelming evidence to suggest Ibraheem murdered her, he has yet to face trial in part because of the pandemic and also in part due to our slow justice system. However, justice is on the horizon. Her family never gave up hope that she would be found, and they have since created Aniah’s Heart, a nonprofit in her honor. Aniah's Heart: https://www.aniahsheart22.com/ Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.org/campaign...  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Laundry Sauce - promo code: KENDALL Our Place - promo code: TCKR Rocket Money Uncommon Goods Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com
Young Mother & Daughter Still Missing 20 Years Later: Where Are Jennifer & Adrianna Wix?
10-10-2024
Young Mother & Daughter Still Missing 20 Years Later: Where Are Jennifer & Adrianna Wix?
20 years ago, in March of 2004, young mom Jennifer Wix and her two-year-old daughter Adrianna went missing. Their family has been searching for them ever since. Jennifer’s boyfriend Joey had started acting weird, dodging calls, and suddenly dropped off bags of Jennifer and Adrianna’s things, as if he knew that they wouldn’t be back. Finally, in July of 2024, Joey opened up to the family and had some new information that would possibly help their case. Resources: -Justice For Jennifer & Adrianna Facebook Page: jenniferandadrianna   -Listen to Missing In Hush Town: https://missinginhushtown.buzzsprout.... -GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jenniferandadriannawix -Justice For Jennifer & Adrianna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferandadriannawix/ -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenniferandadrian -Petition: https://www.change.org/p/demand-a-com... — Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.org/campaign...  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Huggies Rocket Money Smalls - For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/KENDALLRAE and use code KENDALLRAE. Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com
Pregnant Teen’s Body Discovered by Family ½ Mile From Home: Justice for Mia Campos
05-09-2024
Pregnant Teen’s Body Discovered by Family ½ Mile From Home: Justice for Mia Campos
16-year-old Mia Campos was 7 months pregnant when she was found by her family, dead in the woods near her home. Just before her death, she had left the house the night prior with an unknown person. Though the investigation is still ongoing, Mia’s family feel strongly that she was killed by her ex-boyfriend and father of her unborn child, 20-year-old Jesus Monroy. Case Update: Since filming, Jesus Monroy was released on $56,000 bond, a decision that Mia's family vehemently disagrees with. Protests in Gwinnett County have begun as a result of this decision, and loved ones say they will not stop fighting until justice is served. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-give-... Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.org/campaign...  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: SKIMS - after you place your order, select “podcast” in the survey and select True Crime with Kendall Rae to let them know I sent you! Huggies Ibotta - promo code: TCKR Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com