Welcome to a podcast where true crime, murder mysteries, and real-life stories take center stage. We dive into some of the most fascinating, disturbing, and thought-provoking cases—from notorious murders and unsolved mysteries to the details that often get overlooked.
But there’s more than just true crime here. From time to time, we’ll step outside the crime world and talk about health, wellness, mental health, personal growth, and the real-life topics that affect all of us.
Expect compelling stories, honest conversations, plenty of questions, and maybe a few rabbit holes along the way.
EPISODE 04: The Girl Who Never Came Home | The Murder of Colleen Slemmer
In January 1995, 19-year-old Colleen Anne Slemmer was a young woman with her entire life ahead of her. What began as an ordinary day would turn into a horrifying series of events that would ultimately end with Colleen's murder.
In Episode 04 of HellaFit After Dark, we take a chronological look at Colleen's story — the people involved, what happened leading up to her disappearance, the horrific events that followed, and the investigation that eventually brought those responsible to justice.
But this episode isn't about giving notoriety to the people who committed this crime. It's about remembering Colleen. A daughter, a young woman with dreams, and a life that was taken far too soon.
We'll also discuss what happened to the people responsible, the legal proceedings that followed, and where the case ultimately went.
⚠️ Viewer Discretion:
This episode discusses a real-life murder, violence, and other disturbing subject matter. Some details may be difficult to hear. This episode is intended for mature audiences.
🖤 Remember Colleen.
If you have thoughts about Colleen's case, I'd love to hear them in the comments. Please keep the discussion respectful and remember that behind every true-crime story is a real person and a real family who had to live through it.
This is HellaFit After Dark.
Real cases. Real victims. Real stories. 🌙🖤
11 Sept 2026
Episode 03: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen — When the Killer Was One of Their Own
On February 24, 1986, 29-year-old Sherri Rasmussen was found brutally beaten and shot inside the Van Nuys home she shared with her husband, John Ruetten.
At first, investigators believed Sherri had been the victim of a burglary gone horribly wrong. But there were details that didn't quite fit—and Sherri's family had their own suspicions about who might have wanted her dead.
For more than two decades, Sherri's murder remained unsolved.
Then, in 2009, a cold-case investigation brought the case back to life. Modern DNA testing uncovered a shocking clue: the killer was a woman. That discovery eventually led investigators to Stephanie Lazarus, a longtime LAPD detective and John Ruetten's former girlfriend.
In this episode of HellaFit After Dark, we walk through Sherri's life, the investigation, the evidence that was overlooked, the questions surrounding the original police work, and the shocking turn that finally brought her killer to justice.
4 Sept 2026
Episode 2 | SURVIVAL - The story of Jaycee Dugard
At just 11 years old Jaycee Dugard was walking to school when she was suddenly abducted disappearing without a trace. What followed was an unimaginable 18 years of captivity, during which Jaycee was kept hidden from the world while her family continued searching for answers. In this episode, we take a look at Jaycees disappearance the investigation that followed the people responsible and the incredible circumstances that ultimately led to her rescue in 2009. But this story isn’t just about what was taken from Jaycee. It’s about her strength, resilience, and the life that she fought to reclaim after 18 years.
30 Aug 2026
True Crime Episode 01 - The Story of Lori Hacking
On July 19, 2004, Lori Hacking was reported missing by her husband, Mark, after he claimed she had gone missing while out jogging.
But as investigators began digging into her disappearance, the story Mark Hacking told police started to unravel.
What initially looked like a missing-person case quickly became something far more disturbing—and ultimately revealed a devastating betrayal hiding behind the picture of a seemingly ordinary marriage.
In our first episode, we take a deep dive into the disappearance and murder of Lori Hacking, the investigation that followed, the lies that began to surface, and the shocking truth investigators eventually uncovered.
What happened to Lori? Why did Mark lie? And what could have driven him to murder his wife?
Join us as we walk through the case, the evidence, and the unanswered questions surrounding Lori Hacking's tragic death.
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, domestic violence, pregnancy loss, and other disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.
Lori Hacking was a real person whose life was tragically taken. This episode is presented with respect for Lori, her family, and everyone affected by her death.
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