Stop, Who DOES That?!

In this episode of Stop! Who Does That?, Jackie and Jenna dive into one of Bucks County’s most disturbing crimes: the Abt family massacre.
In March 1976, 24-year-old George Geschwendt broke into the Trevose, Pennsylvania home of the Abt family and waited for hours, armed and hidden inside. One by one, as members of the family returned home, he shot and killed them in a calculated ambush rooted in years of resentment, humiliation, and obsession.
The victims included parents John and Margaret Abt, their children Kathy, John Jr., and Margie, along with Margie’s boyfriend, Gary Engle. Only two Abt brothers survived because they were not home at the time.
As investigators closed in, Geschwendt’s shocking confession revealed that he had intended to kill the surviving brothers as well, calling the murders a personal vendetta. His trial, insanity defense, death sentence, later commutation to life in prison, and decades of appeals would leave the community — and the surviving family members — haunted for years.
This is the chilling story of George Geschwendt, the Abt family massacre, and the devastating ripple effects of a crime that destroyed far more than the lives taken that day.
SOURCES:
 
https://northeasttimes.com/2026/03/12/books-recounts-a-killer-in-the-house-50-years-ago/
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/George_Geschwendt
https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/the-wrath-of-george-geschwendt-and-the-abt-family-ambush-1976/

In Part Two of Joy Hayward’s story, Jackie and Jenna sit down with Joy’s sister, Grace Hayward, for an emotional and powerful conversation about who Joy was, the devastating impact of her murder, and the family’s 22-year fight for answers.
Joy was only 28 years old when she was brutally murdered inside a Chester, Pennsylvania hotel room in February 2004. Despite DNA evidence from an unknown male and a possible connection to another violent assault just months later, Joy’s killer has never been identified.
For more than two decades, Grace and her family have refused to let Joy’s case fade into the background. In this episode, Grace opens up about the pain of losing her sister, the frustration of unanswered questions, and her ongoing push to have the evidence submitted for advanced forensic genetic genealogy testing.
This conversation is not just about a cold case. It is about a sister’s love, a family’s determination, and the urgent need for Joy’s case to finally receive the attention it deserves.
Joy Hayward’s story is not over. Her family is still fighting, and they need the public’s help to keep her name alive and push this case forward.
If you have any information related to Joy Hayward’s case, please contact:
Chester Police Department: (610) 447-7931Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers: 1-800-472-8477Online: www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppersEmail: JusticeForJoy2022@gmail.com
Please consider signing and sharing the petition calling for forensic genealogy testing in Joy’s case.
https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-joy-hayward-dna-testing-unsolved-murder-investigation

In this episode of Stop! Who Does That?, Jackie and Jenna examine the unsolved murder of Joy Hayward, a 28-year-old woman whose life was brutally cut short after checking into a Chester, Pennsylvania hotel in February 2004.
What began as a visit to see her boyfriend turned into a nightmare when Joy left after an argument and checked into the Days Inn alone in the early morning hours. Just hours later, she was found murdered in her hotel room. Investigators uncovered disturbing evidence at the scene, including DNA from an unknown male — DNA that has never been matched to a suspect.
As the case unfolded, police began to suspect the same man may have gone on to attack another woman just months later. Yet more than 20 years later, Joy’s killer remains unidentified, and her family is still fighting for answers.
Jackie and Jenna walk through Joy’s final known movements, the haunting clues left behind, the troubling investigative roadblocks, and the ongoing push by Joy’s family to have forensic genetic genealogy used to finally identify the man responsible.
Joy’s case is still unsolved — but her family refuses to let her be forgotten.
If you have any information related to Joy Hayward’s case, you can contact: Chester Police Department: (610) 447-7931 Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers: 1-800-472-8477 Online: www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers Email: JusticeForJoy2022@gmail.com
Please also consider signing and sharing the petition calling for forensic genealogy testing to help move Joy’s case forward.
SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-joy-hayward-dna-testing-unsolved-murder-investigation

In this episode of Stop! Who Does That?, Jackie and Jenna cover the haunting unsolved case of the West Coast Video Store Murders in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
On November 10, 1993, 20-year-old friends and coworkers Bryan Benson and Seann Campbell were working the closing shift at a West Coast Video in the Rosemore Shopping Center. By the next morning, both young men were found brutally murdered inside a back room of the store. With no signs of forced entry, cash left behind, untouched wallets, and DNA evidence recovered from the scene, investigators were left with more questions than answers.
More than 30 years later, no arrests have been made, no suspect has been publicly named, and the case remains one of Bucks County’s most chilling cold cases. Jackie and Jenna walk through the timeline of that night, the strange details that make robbery feel unlikely, the evidence investigators recovered, and whether modern forensic genealogy could one day help solve the murders of Bryan and Seann.
This episode honors two young men whose lives were stolen far too soon, while asking the question that still hangs over Warminster decades later: Who walked into that video store after hours — and why has no one been held accountable
 
#truecrime #buckscounty #westcoastvideo #bryanbenson #seanncampbell 

Headline Highlights is BACK!
In this week’s Headline Highlights, Jackie and Jenna break down some of the most disturbing and rapidly developing cases making headlines right now—and trust us, this one is packed.
A Michigan mother vanishes during a romantic getaway in the Bahamas, and her husband’s story immediately raises red flags. With no body, conflicting accounts, and a history of tension behind closed doors, investigators are left with one key question: what really happened on that boat?
Then, a case straight out of a nightmare—a man known in his Florida community as a beloved Santa Claus is arrested in an undercover child predator sting. The details are chilling, and the betrayal of trust runs deep.
Jackie and Jenna also bring you major updates in several high-profile cases:
New forensic evidence and a disturbing timeline emerge in the David Anthony Burke case
A trial date is set for the teenage suspect accused of murdering cheerleader Anna Kepner on a cruise ship
And after months of questions, a Wisconsin father is finally charged in the deaths of his three children in a devastating house fire
From suspicious disappearances to shocking arrests and long-awaited charges, this episode dives into the cases that continue to raise one haunting question:
How do these stories keep getting worse the deeper you look?
Sources:
https://abcnews4.com/criminally-obsessed/lynette-hookers-daughter-reveals-new-bombshell-details-in-bahamas-disappearance
 
https://people.com/daughter-of-lynette-hooker-missing-woman-in-bahamas-speaks-out-questions-stepfathers-version-of-events-11953566
 
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/santa-arrested-florida-undercover-child-sex-sting/
 
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/singer-d4vd-charged-with-murder-of-14-year-old-found-decomposed-in-his-car
 
https://abc30.com/post/teen-charged-killing-stepsister-carnival-cruise-faces-trial-june/18995310/
 
https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2026/04/22/father--joshua-kannin--thanksgiving-fire-kenosha-deaths

In this episode of Stop! Who Does That?, Jackie and Jenna cover the devastating case of Jessica Padgett—a 33-year-old mother, newly married and building the life she had always dreamed of, when everything suddenly came to a halt.
What started as a quick errand during her lunch break quickly turned into a missing persons case that left her family and community searching for answers. Jessica had no reason to disappear—her children were her world, and her life was just beginning a new chapter.
As investigators retraced her final steps, all signs pointed to the last place she was supposed to be—a home she trusted. But as the timeline began to unravel, so did a truth far more disturbing than anyone could have imagined.
#truecrime #jessicapadgett #lehighvalley #pennsylvania
 
Resources:
https://6abc.com/post/da-missing-woman-jessica-padgett-dead;-stepfather-charged/412786/
 
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/breaking-news/2014/12/criminal_experts_say_evidence.html
 
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jessica-padgett-murder-motive-in-pennsylvania-killing-may-have-been-sex-with-corpse-report-says/

this episode of Stop! Who Does That?, Jackie and Jenna break down the heartbreaking and shocking case of Jennifer Brown, a 43-year-old Pennsylvania mother who vanished without a trace—only for the truth to reveal a betrayal no one saw coming.
Jennifer Brown was a devoted mom, a successful professional, and an aspiring restaurant owner working toward opening her dream business, “Birdie’s Kitchen,” with her trusted partner, Blair Watts. But when she suddenly disappeared in January 2023, leaving behind her phone, keys, and car, investigators quickly realized—this wasn’t a voluntary disappearance.
As the search intensified, suspicion began to fall on the people closest to her. A jealous neighbor. A complicated personal life. And a business partner who seemed eager to help… maybe a little too eager.
What investigators uncovered was a disturbing web of deception involving stolen money, hidden motives, and digital evidence that would ultimately lead them to a shallow grave—shockingly close to home.
Jackie and Jenna walk through the timeline of Jennifer’s disappearance, the red flags that were missed, and the chilling evidence that connected Blair Watts to the crime. From financial manipulation to the eerie role he played in the search for Jennifer, this case raises one haunting question:
How do you spot a killer when they’re standing right beside you?
 
References:
https://6abc.com/post/blair-watts-trial-jennifer-brown-murder/14171164/
 
https://nationaltoday.com/us/pa/royersford/news/2026/04/06/pennsylvania-mother-jennifer-brown-murdered-by-business-partner/
 
https://people.com/single-mom-jennifer-brown-disappears-body-found-shallow-grave-11934601
 
https://www.phillyvoice.com/jennifer-brown-murder-blair-watts-guilty-sentence-montgomery-county/
 

In this episode of Stop! Who Does That?, Jackie and Jenna dive into one of Pennsylvania’s most disturbing family murder cases—the Freeman Brothers.
What began as a quiet night in Salisbury Township in February 1995 quickly turned into a scene of unimaginable violence. When police entered the Freeman home, they discovered a brutal triple homicide—both parents and their 11-year-old son murdered inside their own house. But what shocked investigators even more… was who was missing.
As the search unfolded, suspicion quickly turned to the family’s two teenage sons, Bryan and David Freeman, whose lives had taken a dark and dangerous turn in the years leading up to the crime. From bullying and substance abuse to a deep immersion in neo-Nazi ideology, the warning signs had been building for years—but no one could have predicted how far things would go.
Jackie and Jenna break down the chilling timeline of events, the violent details uncovered at the scene, and the nationwide manhunt that ultimately led to the brothers’ arrest. They also explore the disturbing confessions, the role of a third accomplice, and the lingering questions that still haunt this case—especially when it comes to accountability.
With recent legal developments bringing the case back into the spotlight decades later, the Freeman Brothers story remains as unsettling as ever. Could this tragedy have been prevented? And what happens when warning signs are missed until it’s too late?
Sources:
 
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/lehigh-county/2024/02/freeman-brothers-who-killed-parents-in-1995-resentenced-with-parole-possible.html
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeman_family_murders#:~:text=On%20February%2026%2C%201995%2C%20Bryan,Township%2C%20Lehigh%20County%2C%20Pennsylvania.
 
https://www.oxygen.com/killer-siblings/crime-news/bryan-david-freeman-became-neo-nazis-killed-family
 
https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/brothers-Freeman-parents-murdered-b40916
Today's podcast features a call for a living liver donor for Jackie's friend Carly's dad, Ryk Smith. Please consider being a living liver donor - for more information, please visit: www.liverforryk.com

In this episode, Jackie and Jenna delve into the Laci Peterson case, focusing further on the arguments presented by the LA Innocence Project in defense of Scott Peterson. They explore the eerie similarities between Lacey's case and that of Evelyn Hernandez, discuss new evidence and witness statements that challenge the original narrative, and examine the role of media coverage in shaping public perception. The conversation also touches on neighborhood crime concerns, the Medina robbery theory, and the ongoing quest for truth in a case that continues to captivate and divide opinions.
Source Material: https://www.scottpetersonappeal.org/appeal-information.html
 
#lacipeterson #scottpeterson #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #crimegenre #crimenews #deepdive #crimenews #crime #podcast

Formerly available only on YouTube, please enjoy this episode on all the streamers re-released now while we are at Beyond the Crime Convention!