Grab your headphones, lace up your sneakers, and let’s make your walk a little more intriguing.
True Crime Walk 40 is a 40-minute guided walk designed to help you get your steps in while diving into a gripping true crime story along the way. This isn’t about pace, distance, or hitting a PR — it’s about moving your body, clearing your head, and letting a good mystery pull you forward.
As you walk, you’ll channel your inner investigator, getting drawn into a case that keeps your mind engaged and makes the time fly by. Suddenly, your walk feels less like a chore and more like something you actually look forward to.
Walk outside, hop on the treadmill, or pace your neighborhood — wherever you are works. Come for the movement, stay for the mystery, and finish feeling accomplished, energized, and maybe a little curious to learn more.
No pressure. No expectations.
Just press play, start walking, and let the story lead the way.
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—or $5 per episode if you’re dropping in.
Led by: Anna Finucane-Burns
True Crime Walk 40 is led by Anna Finucane-Burns every first Sunday of the month, creating a guided walking experience that blends easy movement with immersive storytelling and a sense of curiosity. Anna sets the tone for the walk, guiding you through the time while a compelling true crime story unfolds, making the 40 minutes feel purposeful, engaging, and surprisingly enjoyable.
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The Murder of Skylar Neese
March 1, 2026
This walk explores a heartbreaking case of friendship, betrayal, and a secret hidden in plain sight. Skylar Neese was a teenager whose disappearance shocked her community—and whose murder revealed how little people truly knew about those closest to her.
This isn’t about shock or speculation. It’s a reflective look at trust, manipulation, and the quiet warning signs that were missed. Grab your headphones, take a walk, and move through a story that still leaves people asking how something so tragic could happen so close to home.
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Richard Ramirez aka The Night Stalker
February 2, 2026
Step into the case that kept an entire city awake at night. Follow the story of Richard Ramirez, known as The Night Stalker, whose random, late-night attacks spread fear across California in the 1980s.
This walk isn’t about gore—it’s about atmosphere, psychology, and the terror of the unknown. Put on your headphones, step outside, and move through a story where no one felt safe and every shadow mattered.
The Happy Face Killer
January 4, 2026
On this walk, you’ll dive into one of the most unsettling true crime cases of the 1990s—where a simple smiley face became a signature of something far darker.
As you move, you’ll follow the story of a man who didn’t just commit crimes in secret—he wanted recognition. Through letters sent to police and the media, marked with hand-drawn smiley faces, the case slowly unfolded across multiple states, revealing how anonymity, ego, and constant travel allowed violence to go unnoticed for years.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about tension, psychology, and the chilling contrast between a harmless symbol and the reality behind it. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unravel at your pace.
Aileen Wuornos case
December 7, 2025
On this walk, you’ll step into the chilling story of Aileen Wuornos, one of America’s most infamous serial killers. As you move, you’ll follow her path from a troubled childhood to the violent crimes that shocked the nation, exploring the circumstances, choices, and psychology behind her actions.
This walk isn’t about sensationalizing crime. It’s about understanding tension, human behavior, and the haunting reality of someone who lived a life on the edge of society. Put on your headphones, lace up your sneakers, and let the story unfold at your pace.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story
November 2, 2025
On this walk, you’ll explore the horrifying tale of Ed Gein, the real-life inspiration behind some of the most famous horror movies. As you move, you’ll uncover the dark secrets of a man whose crimes went far beyond imagination — a life of isolation, obsession, and disturbing acts that shook a small Wisconsin town and captivated the nation.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about understanding the tension, psychology, and eerie reality behind a true story that inspired countless legends. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story of Ed Gein unfold at your pace.
Bruce McArthur Case
October 5, 2025
On this walk, you’ll follow the disturbing story of Bruce McArthur, a serial killer whose crimes shook Toronto’s LGBTQ+ community. As you move, you’ll uncover the chilling investigation into how he targeted men in the Church and Wellesley Village, the meticulous methods he used to evade detection, and the bravery of the community and law enforcement that ultimately brought him to justice.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about tension, psychology, and the stark reality behind one of Canada’s most notorious serial murder cases. Put on your headphones, lace up your sneakers, and let the story unfold step by step.
Edmund Kemper III aka the Co-Ed Killer
September 7, 2025
On this walk, you’ll step into the disturbing case of Edmund Emil Kemper III, a towering figure whose story stands among the most notorious in American true crime. As you move, you’ll follow the chilling path from Kemper’s early acts of violence to a series of brutal murders that shocked a community and baffled investigators for years.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about tension, psychology, and the unsettling reality behind a killer whose intelligence and outward calm masked a deeply troubled mind. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unfold at your pace.
Lake Placid - American Monster
August 3, 2025
On this walk, you’ll uncover a harrowing true crime story from American Monster’s tenth season. “Lake Placid” looks beyond the picture‑perfect life of a couple who seem to have it all — a comfortable home, a family, and a future ahead — only to discover how control, obsession, and betrayal can twist love into something deadly.
As you move, you’ll follow the unraveling relationship between Jeffrey and Jeannine Glanda, where one partner’s craving for power leads to a chilling plot that ends in a suspicious car accident and a watery grave. This episode explores not just the crime itself, but the human tensions and choices that set it in motion. Put on your headphones, hit start, and let the story unfold at your pace.
Gilgo 4 or the Long Island Serial Killer
July 6, 2025
On this walk, you’ll delve into one of the most haunting and long‑running unsolved true crime mysteries in the United States — the Gilgo Beach murders, often attributed to the elusive Long Island Serial Killer. As you move, you’ll explore how a routine search for a missing woman turned into the discovery of multiple sets of remains along the desolate stretch of Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about tension, investigation, and uncovering how victims — many of whom were vulnerable young women — disappeared without a trace and ended up far from home. Put on your headphones, lace up your shoes, and let this chilling story unfold step by step.
Steven Stayner and Cary Stayner Case
June 3, 2025
On this walk, you’ll explore the haunting stories of the Stayner family, where two brothers’ lives became linked to one of the most notorious and tragic crimes in California history. As you move, you’ll follow Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped as a child and later returned home, and Cary Stayner, whose adulthood took a dark and deadly turn.
This walk isn’t about sensationalism — it’s about understanding the human impact, the complexities of trauma, and how the shadows of the past can echo in unexpected and devastating ways. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unravel at your pace.
Idaho Student Murders
May 4, 2025
On this walk, you’ll step into one of the most unsettling modern true crime cases — the Idaho Student Murders. As you move, you’ll follow the timeline of a quiet college town shattered by the sudden, violent deaths of four university students, and the investigation that quickly drew national attention.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about tension, uncertainty, and how a community grapples with fear while searching for answers. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unfold at your pace.
Lori Vallow Daybell Case
April 6, 2025
On this walk, you’ll step into the disturbing and complex case of Lori Vallow Daybell, a story where faith, family, and obsession collided with devastating consequences. As you move, you’ll follow how a series of disappearances sparked a nationwide search — and ultimately uncovered a web of extreme beliefs, deception, and murder.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about understanding how manipulation, ideology, and denial can spiral into tragedy. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unfold at your pace.
The True Story Behind American Murder: Gabby Petito
March 3, 2025
On this walk, you’ll step into the heartbreaking and highly publicized case behind American Murder: Gabby Petito. As you move, you’ll follow the final weeks of Gabby’s cross-country van life journey — a story that began with adventure and ended in tragedy, capturing the attention of millions around the world.
This walk isn’t about sensationalism. It’s about understanding warning signs, the realities of intimate partner violence, and how social media, public awareness, and law enforcement intersected in real time. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unfold at your pace.
murders of Seren & Danielle, a couple from Michigan
February 3, 2025
On this walk, you’ll step into the heartbreaking and unsettling case of Seren and Danielle, a young couple from Michigan whose lives were cut short under tragic and violent circumstances. As you move, you’ll follow the timeline of their relationship, the events leading up to their murders, and the investigation that left a community searching for answers.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about love, loss, and the devastating consequences of violence — and how quickly ordinary lives can be forever changed. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unfold at your pace.
SERIAL KILLER: Israel Keyes
January 6, 2025
On this walk, you’ll step into the chilling and calculated world of Israel Keyes, a serial killer whose crimes were defined by planning, patience, and anonymity. As you move, you’ll uncover how Keyes lived an outwardly ordinary life while secretly committing violent acts across the United States — often far from his home and with no clear pattern.
This walk isn’t about shock value. It’s about tension, strategy, and the terrifying reality of a killer who went to extreme lengths to avoid detection. Put on your headphones, step outside, and let the story unfold at your pace.
