EP28 | Mom

Mother’s Day should have been a time for celebration, but in Oregon, a shocking act of violence turned an ordinary afternoon into a nightmare. As investigators unraveled a web of betrayal and unanswered questions, they uncovered a truth that left a family—and a community—forever changed.

He was handsome, charming, and promised lonely women a new life. But behind Bela Kiss’ quiet home sat a row of sealed barrels hiding a nightmare no one was prepared to uncover. By the time police realized what he had done, the Monster of Cinkota may have already vanished into history.

A quiet North Dakota farm became the scene of an unimaginable massacre after gunshots shattered the night in January 1992. As a nationwide manhunt unfolded, investigators uncovered a twisted story of violence, obsession, and secrets that would leave a community forever changed.

On a warm April morning in North Dakota, employees arrived to a scene of chaos—one that would leave four dead and a town searching for answers. What first looked like rage soon revealed something far colder: a calculated ambush hiding in plain sight.