She Investigates

Fake Deaths and Real Secrets

When John Darwin vanished off the British coast, the world believed he had drowned. But his faked death sparked a scandal that exposed deep deception, insurance fraud, and international travel under stolen identities. Decades later, a similar scheme played out in Wisconsin, involving Ryan Borgwardts. In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind two shocking cases of fake deaths and real betrayals. 
 
SOURCES:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSISObvwgOg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8jnky0mCug
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/11/us/wisconsin-kayaker-ryan-borgwardt-custody
https://fox11online.com/news/local/man-accused-of-faking-his-own-death-to-face-another-status-conference-ryan-borgwardt-green-lake-county-kayak-europe-charges-obstruction-restitution-search-missing
https://apnews.com/article/kayaker-wisconsin-faked-death-borgwardt-marriage-87b937bb47d07dc83958541070f73f55
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darwin_disappearance_case
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/apr/15/john-darwin-the-thief-his-wife-and-the-canoe-insurance-scam-itv-drama
 

Greed, Gold, and the Death of Kirby Carpenter

In this episode of She Investigates, we examine the murder of Mississippi businessman Kirby Carpenter, whose success in gold and silver trading may have made him a target. After his body was found outside his home in 2022, police eventually charged his girlfriend Caitlin Spence and her parents with murder and conspiracy. We explore the twisted family dynamics, the missing precious metals, and new 2025 updates—including Caitlin’s plea deal and testimony against her parents.  
 
SOURCES:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAPz1f5vj_eRWCjIBE-Cqdf3OrO9zUPuj&si=ET_ongk002g07cBN
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hnem77Jvx/
https://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/crime/2024/04/19/three-former-area-residents-indicted-in-murder-of-mississippi-businessman-kirby-carpenter-144924/
https://www.explorevenango.com/crime/2024/07/23/court-denies-bail-for-three-suspects-in-kirby-carpenter-murder-case-592864/
https://www.explorejeffersonpa.com/crime/2025/04/18/caitlin-spence-pleads-guilty-to-accessory-charge-in-carpenter-murder-will-testify-against-parents-162261/

A Dark Web of Lies: The Tragedy of Amy Allwine

When Amy Allwine was found dead, it seemed like suicide. But digital evidence from the dark web exposed a disturbing murder-for-hire plot linked to Besa Mafia and Bitcoin. As investigators peeled back the layers, a tale of betrayal, encrypted browsers, and a double life came to light—revealing her killer was someone she trusted most.

A Party to Die For: The Joe Cinque Story

In 1997, Joe Cinque was drugged and killed by his girlfriend, Anu Singh, during a farewell dinner party in Canberra—while their guests looked on. This shocking case of premeditated murder, mental illness, and bystander silence has haunted Australia’s true crime community for decades. We explore the disturbing events, the controversial court ruling, and the lasting legacy of a crime that asked: how could so many know, and do nothing?

Beyond the Current: The Search for Amy Lynn Bradley

In 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship without a trace. Was it an accident—or something far more sinister?
Join us as we investigate the timeline, the strange behavior of the ship's crew, disturbing sightings in Curaçao, and the chilling possibility of human trafficking. This is one of the most haunting maritime mysteries ever recorded—and Amy’s family still hasn’t stopped searching.

When a Stranger Calls

Before Dorothy Jane Scott disappeared, she was plagued by unsettling phone calls from an unknown stalker. After she vanished, the calls didn’t stop. Who was behind them, and what really happened to Dorothy? Join us as we unravel this chilling mystery.
 
SOURCES:
https://youtu.be/iMDUZm6k3ms?si=6siMXfdjXfq1D9_5
https://youtu.be/N-sgUmjfruc?si=N6zg2HF0gXNQsGy-
https://youtu.be/3XVp8L8a0Mo?si=jwF1ihpJKSWGELTy
https://www.ocsheriff.gov/page/may-1980-dorothy-jane-scott
https://thecinemaholic.com/dorothy-scott-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/

Filters, Followers, and Fraud

From fake charities to false identities, some influencers will do anything for fame and fortune. We’re exposing cases of social media figures who scammed their followers—whether by faking illnesses, running bogus charities, or trying to reinvent themselves after getting caught. How did they pull it off, and why do people keep falling for it? 
 
SOURCES:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Gibson
https://people.com/where-is-belle-gibson-now-8785836
Netflix- The Search for Instagram’s Worst Con Artist
60 Minutes Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCN2Uvyz72k
https://www.wsfa.com/2024/12/12/athens-tiktok-influencer-accused-racking-up-nearly-1m-donations-fake-charity/
https://whnt.com/news/athens/athens-woman-charged-with-nearly-million-dollar-charity-fraud/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Zimmer_(internet_personality)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObpQpDcpv8c
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10462012/
https://www.acpsk12.org/theogony/2019-2020/he-finally-came-clean-sort-of/#:~:text=Before%20this%2C%20his%20legal%20name,but%20it%20was%20quite%20misleading.

The Lost Watchers of Eilean Mor

Three lighthouse keepers vanished from Eilean Mor in 1900, leaving behind only strange clues and unanswered questions. Was it a storm, something supernatural, or something even darker? We dive into the chilling mystery that still haunts this remote Scottish island
SOURCES:
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/
https://www.9news.com.au/national/flannan-isles-lighthouse-keepers-disappearance-mystery/f354bc14-9108-4ec4-b2b8-a6fe8038b451
https://www.nls.uk/exhibitions/eca-2020/background/flannan-isles-mystery-transcript/

Yorkshire's Darkest Hour: The Shannon Matthews Case

When nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished without a trace in 2008, an entire community united to search for her. But as days turned to weeks, the investigation took unexpected twists, revealing secrets and deception lurking just beneath the surface. What really happened to Shannon Matthews — and who was hiding the truth all along?
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Shannon_Matthews
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leeds-68836673
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgSUYbl7zY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH1PCQ60kLw
 

Ellen Greenberg: A Case Ignored Part 2

When Ellen Greenberg's death was quickly ruled a suicide, her family was left with more questions than answers. Join us in this 2 part deep dive into her case and her family's search for justice.