Crimes of the Past
we dive deep into the lost, overlooked, and unsolved cases that history left behind. From chilling murders and mysterious disappearances to bizarre scandals buried in time, we uncover the true stories that never made the headlines—or were deliberately erased.
Join us as we unravel long-forgotten mysteries, explore strange and eerie cases, and shine a light on the crimes that history tried to forget.
Crimes of the Past
The Scherer Family Double Homicide: Inside the Shocking Murder Case, Evidence, and Trial Verdict
In 2008, Pleasanton, California, was rocked by the brutal murders of Ernest and Charlene Scherer. The couple was found dead in their home, the scene staged to look like a burglary. Detectives soon uncovered financial troubles, gambling debts, and a hidden motive for greed. Their son, professional poker player Ernie Scherer III, became the prime suspect. Built on circumstantial evidence, inheritance disputes, and behavioral clues, the case revealed a chilling story of deception and betrayal within a family.
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