I Wish You Were Here

Michelle Cuervo
I Wish You Were Here

Each week, we hang out together to explore real-life crimes that leave more questions than answers. From small-town secrets to shocking twists, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.I'll talk about it from my couch, you listen to it from yours. And although it is fun talking through a camera, I sure do wish you were here. 

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ruby Franke and 8 Passengers: What Really Happened

    Ruby Franke, the face of the "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, built a family brand on discipline and faith—until everything came crashing down. In this episode, we unpack the disturbing charges, the role of Jodi Hildebrandt, and how the warning signs were hiding in plain sight.

    36 min

  2. 10 JUL

    A Deep Dive: P Diddy’s Lore

    Sean “Diddy” Combs built an empire on success… and secrecy. In this episode, we dive deep into the myths, whispers, and receipts surrounding Diddy — the glamorous white parties, the rise of Bad Boy, and the long list of tragedies and lawsuits that seem to follow his name.  This isn’t just a timeline — it’s a breakdown of the lore.

    37 min

  3. 2 JUL

    The Voices Larry Nassar Tried To Silence

    He was the trusted doctor for Olympic champions—praised, protected, and put on a pedestal. But behind the exam room door, Larry Nassar was a predator. In this episode, we unravel how he got away with abusing hundreds of girls for decades, the institutions that failed them, and the survivors who found their voices—and brought him down.

    38 min

  4. 25 JUN

    The Perfect Husband? Until the Bodies Were Found

    On Christmas Eve 2002, Laci Peterson—eight months pregnant—vanished from her Modesto home. Her husband Scott said she went for a walk. But what unraveled next was a story of betrayal, a secret affair, and a nation gripped by suspicion. In this episode, we break down the investigation, the shocking discovery, and the trial that made headlines for years. Was Scott Peterson a grieving husband—or was it all just a performance?

    39 min

  5. 17 JUN

    Hollywood’s Darkest Secret: The Black Dahlia Murder

    In January 1947, the mutilated body of a young woman was found in a vacant lot in Los Angeles—severed in half, drained of blood, and posed with eerie precision. Her name was Elizabeth Short. But the world would come to know her as The Black Dahlia. In this episode, we peel back the layers of one of the most haunting unsolved murders in American history. Who was Elizabeth before she became a headline?  And why, after decades of suspects, theories, and confessions, does the case remain officially unsolved? From the dark feel of post-war Hollywood to the strange and disturbing clues left behind, this story is more than just a murder—it’s a descent into obsession, power, and the shadows where justice never quite reaches.

    33 min

  6. 10 JUN

    Six Small Coffins: Inside Mick Philpott’s Twisted Mind

    He was once seen as a struggling father of 17—famous for living off the state and sparking debate across Britain. But behind closed doors, Mick Philpott was something far darker. In this episode, we dive deep into the twisted life of the man who orchestrated a fire that killed six of his own children in a sick attempt to play the hero and win a custody battle. From his disturbing control over the women in his life to the press conference that left the world uneasy, we unravel the shocking truth behind the Derby house fire that horrified the nation. This is a story of manipulation, obsession, and a plan so evil, it turned a father into a killer.

    42 min

  7. 4 JUN

    The Island of Secrets: Jeffrey Epstein’s Dark Empire

    He was a mysterious billionaire with powerful friends, a private island, and a secret life that would eventually shake the world. In this episode, we unravel the twisted rise of Jeffrey Epstein—from high society circles to a global operation hidden in plain sight. Who helped him climb the ladder? Who looked the other way? And how did it all come crashing down? We dig into the money, the manipulation, the survivors’ voices, and the questions that still haunt the case. Epstein may be gone—but the shadows he left behind are very much alive.

    46 min

  8. 29 MAY

    Red Flags and Warning Signs: The Tragedy of Nicola Edgington

    In this episode, we dive into the deeply unsettling story of Nicola Edgington—a woman with a violent past and a history of severe mental illness who slipped through the cracks of the system. After being released from psychiatric care for a previous killing, Edgington warned authorities she was a danger to others. Her cries for help were ignored—and within hours, she struck again. We break down the timeline, the failures that allowed it to happen, and the haunting questions left behind. How many warnings does it take before tragedy repeats itself?

    19 min

  9. 20 MAY

    Missing Without a Trace: Where is Lauren Spierer?

    On June 3, 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out with friends in Bloomington, Indiana. Security footage shows her walking barefoot near her apartment around 4:30 a.m., but she never made it home—and was never seen again. Despite intense media coverage, police investigations, and countless tips, no arrests have been made, and her disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in recent history.

    27 min

  10. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to the Show

    Episode 0: The Beginning! I Wish You Were Here is something I'm very proud of and something I can't wait to share with all of you. This is an intro video explaining what is to come - see you all soon, we have many cases to talk about. Love to love you!

    3 min

Trailer

About

Each week, we hang out together to explore real-life crimes that leave more questions than answers. From small-town secrets to shocking twists, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.I'll talk about it from my couch, you listen to it from yours. And although it is fun talking through a camera, I sure do wish you were here. 

Information

  • Creator
    Michelle Cuervo
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 I Wish You Were Here
  • Show Website
    I Wish You Were Here

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