The Investigators
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -This is not your typical weekly true crime podcast. Todd McComas, a retired police detective and comedian, partners with award-winning investigative journalist Jessica Noll to share their unique, unconstrained style of case analysis. Together, they combine 40+ years of investigative experience to break down key elements of the victim's timeline and the investigation itself.
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This Day In Crime
December 26, 2023 20:35 - 1 minutePremieres January 1st! Join standup comedian and former detective, Todd McComas and co-hosts Laura Benson and Eric Quintana every Monday - Friday as they bring you the biggest crime stories of the day. Then round out your week every Saturday with Investigative journalist Jessica Noll as she takes you Back in Crime with a story that has historical significance to that week. This Day In Crime is a production of Tenderfoot TV in partnership with Audacy, produced in association with Burning Mo...
17: The Murder of Girly Chew
December 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourGirly Chew was a Malaysian-born woman who went missing on September 9, 1999, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The investigation into her disappearance revealed a series of bizarre conspiracy theories involving a cure for cancer, shape-shifting lizard people and an alien invasion; all centered around one man’s murderous agenda. Show Notes
16: Josh Mankiewicz | Across The Table
December 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourThe investigators sit down with Dateline correspondent Josh Mankiewicz to discuss his new long form podcast and pick his brain on the keys to his long lasting success.
Bonus: Calvin Berry | The ICD Report
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutesThe Investigators gain new insight into the post-mortem interrogation report of Calvin Berry's defibrillator directly from a heart failure expert who examined it. Her interpretation of the report and her opinion concerning his defibrillator's activity, offers even more compelling evidence to contradict what detectives have reported to Calvin's family.
15: Calvin Berry - Part 2 | Mysterious Death
December 05, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutesAfter 58-year-old Calvin Berry is found dead in the canal behind his home, his time of death and cause of death become a points of contention. Was the medical examiner correct when he ruled his death an accidental drowning or does medical evidence from his defibrillator and his autopsy disprove this ruling? The Investigators dive deep to examine the discrepancies between the medical examiner's findings and those of independent experts. Show Notes
14: Calvin Berry - Part 1 | Mysterious Death
November 28, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes58-year-old Calvin Berry was reported missing from his Florida home just after midnight on March 11, 2021. Soon after his disappearance, his children received text messages from an unknown person claiming to have their father and demanding they pay a ransom to ensure his safe return. Two days later, Calvin’s body was found floating in the canal behind his house. The medical examiner ruled Calvin’s death an accidental drowning but other experts disagree. Calvin's twin sister wants answers. S...
13: The Elm Street Murders
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutesThe murders of 18-year-old Haile Kifer and her 17-year-old cousin Nicholas Brady occurred on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012, when the two teenagers broke into the home of 64-year-old Byron David Smith in Little Falls, Minnesota. Once inside the home, Smith shot the teens separately, 10 minutes apart, as they each walked down the stairs to the basement. The case sparked debate over the "Castle Doctrine", which allows homeowners to defend their homes with lethal force. Join The Investigat...
Bonus: The Burger Chef Murders
November 17, 2023 10:00 - 2 hoursOn Friday, November 17, 1978, four young employees at the Burger Chef in Speedway, IN went missing after close. Local police assumed they were screwing around and refused to take a report. Two days later, they were found murdered in a wooded area over twenty miles away. Forty-five years later, this case is still unsolved. But the detective who worked this case longer than anyone, is certain he knows who's responsible.
12: Crystal Rogers - Part 2 | Missing Person
November 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourOur focus on the disappearance of Crystal Rogers turns to former Bardstown officer Nick Houck. Nick is the brother of Crystal's boyfriend Brooks Houck who is the primary suspect in her case. Nick has now become a suspect as well, which offers a unique challenge for investigators. And to aggravate matters, The Houck Brothers also become suspects in another unsolved murder in the area. Bardstown, KY may never be the same. Show Notes for this episode
11: Crystal Rogers - Part 1 | Missing Person
November 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourCrystal Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five, went missing on Fourth of July weekend in 2015 from Bardstown, Kentucky. Her boyfriend and the father of her youngest child, Brooks Houck was the last known person to see her alive. Within months he was named the prime suspect in her case. Nearly a decade into her investigation, and three years after the FBI took the lead in her case, arrests have been made for conspiracy to commit murder and murder. But this story…is far from over. The Investiga...
10: The Real Amityville Horror
October 31, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutesThe Investigators dive deep into the relationship between The Amityville Horror film franchise, the alleged haunting of the Lutz family and the real-life DeFeo Family Massacre.
9: The Amazon Review Killer
October 24, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutesThe Investigators examine the case of Todd Kohlhepp, a successful real estate agent in Spartanburg, SC who hid a very dark secret for a very long time. Kohlhepp is a serial killer and a mass murderer with a penchant for enslaving his victims, before murdering them. Hear from Sy Ray, the cellular investigations expert who helped investigators locate and rescue Kohlhepp's final victim. Find Sy and Keri Ray's new podcast Socialite Crime Club.
8: Patricia Otto - Part 2 | Missing Person
October 17, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutesA young mother of two vanished in 1976 after an argument with her husband. But when her daughter comes across a Jane Doe sketch more than 40 years later, it’s like looking into a mirror. And their stories begin to collide and unravel, as she and her sister investigate what really happened to their mom. Join the Investigators as they dig deep into Part 2 of the mysterious disappearance of Patricia Otto.
7: Patricia Otto - Part 1 | Missing Person
October 10, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutesA young mother of two vanished in 1976 after an argument with her husband. But when her daughter comes across a Jane Doe sketch more than 40 years later, it’s like looking into a mirror. Their stories begin to collide and unravel, as she and her sister investigate what really happened to their mom. The Investigators dig into the mysterious disappearance of Patricia Otto with the help of her daughter, Suzanne Timms.
6: Jacob Landin - Part 2 | Mysterious Death
October 03, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutesFollow along in the 2nd and final episode of this 2-part limited series as The Investigators dig deep into the mysterious death of young Jacob Landin.
5: Jacob Landin - Part 1 | Mysterious Death
September 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourIn April of 1987, a 9-month-old little boy in New Mexico dies from what investigators believe is a “blow to the head.” They have a suspect, his confession and they have medical evidence to support their theory. But what they’ve never had is a district attorney willing to prosecute. Why? That’s the question his brother has been asking for decades. Follow along in Part 1 of this 2-part limited series as The Investigators dig deep into the mysterious death of young Jacob Landin.
4: Across The Table | The Shamings
September 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourOur first guests on Across The Table are Jay and Shannon, the husband and wife duo behind the LIVE Trial Commentary channel on YouTube, The Shaming of Jay. They are two of our favorite people and have become great friends of the show. Everyone needs some Jay and Shannon in their life so make sure you follow them everywhere you can. For all things The Shaming of Jay: https://linktr.ee/theshamingofjay If you want to learn more, check out the show notes for this episode on our website inves...
3: Shawn O'Brien | Mysterious Death
September 13, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutesIn the summer of 2006, a father is found dead in his apartment. His cause of death is blunt force trauma. Did he have a seizure and receive his head injury from a terrible fall? Or did he receive this fatal injury at the hands of another? The Investigators dig deep into Shawn O'Brien's case as they examine his life, the scene, evidence and case files from more than a decade ago.
2: Oakley Carlson | Missing Child
September 06, 2023 06:00 - 42 minutesOakley Carlson was just 5 years old when she vanished from Oakville, Washington. Her parents didn't report her missing until 10 months after the last time she was seen by anyone else. Where is Oakley Carlson and who’s responsible for her disappearance? Join The Investigators as they dive deep into the criminal investigation which is focused on two suspects.
1: Lori Lee Malloy | Mysterious Death
August 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 hourDespite bizarre circumstances at the scene, a young mother’s death is ruled natural. Over thirty years later her autopsy is in question and her daughter wants answers. Follow along as The Investigators take a deep dive into the mysterious death of Lori Lee "Sled Dog" Malloy.
Trailer: The Investigators
July 31, 2023 14:30 - 2 minutesThis is not your typical weekly true crime podcast. Todd McComas, a retired police detective and comedian, partners with award-winning investigative journalist Jessica Noll to share their unique, informal style of case analysis. Together, they combine 40+ years of investigative experience to break down key elements of the timeline and investigation. At the heart of every case is the victim's story, so this is a job they take seriously. But, because they don't take themselves seriously, lis...
S2 Ep85: FBI Legend Jerri Williams
May 18, 2022 16:52 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBJerri Williams is a true FBI legend with a storied career where she worked some of the most complex fraud conspiracies imaginable. She now spends her time entertaining and educating us as a podcaster, blogger, TV & film consultant and a best-selling author.
S2 Ep84: FBI Profiler Julia Cowley
May 04, 2022 17:50 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThe role of the criminal profiler fascinates me more than any other in law enforcement and Julia Cowley was certainly one of the best to ever hold the position. She profiled the Golden State Killer case and obviously many more high-profile cases so she's here to talk about those, to explain exactly what a profiler does and to share her new podcast The Consult which is stacked with an entire crew retired profilers.
S2 Ep83: Paul Holes
April 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBPaul Holes is a retired investigator from the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office who was the Lead Cold Case investigator for the Golden State Killer Case and is largely responsible for the identification and arrest of Joseph DeAngelo.
S2 Ep82: Meet The Prosecutors
April 14, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBBrett & Alice from the hit podcast The Prosecutors join Todd to discuss some cases and talk about this new true crime journey they're taking together.
S2 Ep81: Inside The Breonna Taylor Shooting
March 23, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBRetired Sgt. John Mattingly of the Louisville Metro Police Department was the officer shot during the execution of the search warrant on Breonna Taylor's apartment. He is here to share his story. Please check out his book 12 Seconds in The Dark. It's available anywhere you buy books.
S2 Ep80: Crime Scene Confidential
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBI had a great conversation with veteran crime scene investigator and host of Crime Scene Confidential on DiscoveryID, Alina Burroughs. She spoke about two high profile cases she worked, the Caylee Anthony murder and the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Please watch Crime Scene Confidential and follow her on social media @alinaburroughs
S2 Ep79: Inside The Criminal Mind
March 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBI had a great conversation with Criminal Psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman about some notable cases she's had the opportunity to review. She also let me pick her brain a bit a couple issues of interest. Please give her podcast Terrorist Therapist a listen. It's available anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can also read her column Inside The Criminal Mind on frontpagedetectives.com.
S2 Ep78: A Chat with Amanda Knox
March 02, 2022 21:58 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThis is one of my favorite interviews. Everyone knows who Amanda Knox is as it relates to her wrongful murder conviction in Italy. But this interview gives you a chance to get to know who she actually is and how she's turned her experience into a tool for making the world a better place. Please listen to Amanda's podcast Labyrinths: Getting Lost with Amanda Knox. https://www.knoxrobinson.com/labyrinths.html
Special Announcement!
March 01, 2022 19:25 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBMy new show This Day In Crime is finally here and here's everything you need to know about how to find it. Go here ---> http://apple.co/tenderfootplus And here's the website: https://thisdayincrime.com
S2 Ep77: All Secure
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBTom Satterly is a retired Delta Force operator and Command Sgt. Major who survived the Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down). Obviously, that wasn't his only scrape during his 25 years in Special Operations and after his retirement the effects of post traumatic stress nearly took him from us. But with the assistance of his wife Jen, he fought his way to the other side. Together they founded All Secure Foundation which assists Special Operations members, active and veterans, that are battling...
S2 Ep76: Tom Weitzel
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBTom Weitzel is the former Chief of Riverside P.D. in Illinois. After surviving an ambush by a home invasion crew that was on their way to kill a parole officer, Tom worked his way up to become Chief. Now that he's retired he's decided to continue being a leader and supporter of law enforcement by fighting to enact new, much needed legislation. Follow his progress on Twitter @chiefweitzel.
S2 Ep75: Failure To Stop
February 10, 2022 15:51 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThis has been a long time coming but I finally got to sit down and have a chat with Mike The Cop and Eric Tansey of Failure To Stop Podcast. Two hilarious ex-coppers that are crushing the after-life. Enjoy this one. I did. Check out Failure To Stop right now! Apple Podcasts - https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiG4I_qvfX1AhVoJzQIHQw3DpMQFnoECAgQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Ffailure-to-stop%2Fid1572511354&usg=AOvVaw1AAk2FZnzY9...
S2 Ep74: Hunting Doctors Who Kill
January 27, 2022 22:25 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBBruce Sackman is a retired Special Agent from the Criminal Division within the Department of Veterans Affairs. During his 32 years of service he's gone to battle with his fair share of serial killers. Serial killers who work and kill within the medical profession. Bruce shares a couple of stories from these battles in this interview and it's fascinating. Please find his book, Behind The Murder Curtain: SA Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Veterans.
S2 Ep73: Sean Williams
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBSean Williams is an investigative journalist who spans the globe investigating and reporting on the activities of the world's largest and most dangerous crime organizations. He is also the co-host of The Underworld Podcast where he and fellow investigative journalist Danny Gold draw from their experience and expertise to expose the secret world of these organizations.
S2 Ep72: FBI Legend James Gagliano
January 12, 2022 14:29 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBJames Gagliano is a West Point graduate who went on to have a legendary career with the FBI. He was a member of their Hostage Rescue Team, the SWAT leader for the New York office and served as the head of the FBI Crisis Management and Operations Center Programs. He now puts his expertise to work as a law enforcement analyst for the major TV News Networks.
S2 Ep71: Brandon Tatum
January 06, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBBrandon Tatum left a successful law enforcement to become a social media juggernaut. You probably know him as The Officer Tatum on YouTube but he's here to talk about his law enforcement career, his views on policing today and his new venture with KWESST Microsystems that is changing the game in non-lethal weapon systems.
S2 Ep70: The Kimberly Potter Verdict
January 01, 2022 00:13 - 37 minutes - 35.2 MBOn December 23, 2021 former Brooklyn Center PD officer Kimberly Potter was convicted of Manslaughter for mistakenly discharging her duty weapon, instead of her taser, at a man that was resisting arrest and fatally wounding him. Todd shares his thoughts about the conviction.
S2 Ep69: Burn Boston Burn
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWayne Miller is a retired ATF Agent with a storied career. He's worked over 2,300 fire and explosion scenes and he worked the largest Arson investigation case in US history which is the subject of his first book Burn Boston Burn. He's here to share that story. Please give Burn Boston Burn and his latest book Bang Boom Burn a read. You can get both of them at https://www.burnbostonburn.com
S2 Ep68: Evil Genius Part 3
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBThis is the final episode of the throwback series from Doc Heads that breaks down the true crime documentary Evil Genius.
S2 Ep67: Inside The Don Lewis Case
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThanks to Tiger King, the disappearance of Don Lewis is the most famous unsolved case we've seen in a very long time. And say what you will about True Crime YouTubers but Jack "Ripper" Smith is legit. At least that's my humble opinion. I'm a big fan of this guy after this interview. Jack is the spokesman for the Lewis family and by all appearances, the lead investigator for Don's family's investigation into his disappearance. Jack and his team have made incredible strides in this investigati...
S2 Ep66: Evil Genius Part 2
November 23, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBTodd presents Part 2 of Evil Genius with Jessica Alsman and Jeff Oskay. Enjoy your Thanksgiving! Part 3 will be available soon.
S2 Ep65: Evil Genius Part 1
November 21, 2021 03:21 - 1 hour - 109 MBTodd shares his thoughts on the future relationship between law enforcement and true crime podcasts and then he shares the first episode of a 3-part throwback series of his old podcast Docheads in which he and his co-hosts breakdown the true crime documentary Evil Genius.
S2 Ep64: Stash House Robbery Stings
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBATF undercover legend Chris Bayless is back! This time he's here to defend stash house robbery stings. These undercover operations are somewhat under attack right now, despite court rulings that have upheld their legality. Chris educates those who aren't aware of how these work and explains why they are an essential weapon in law enforcement's battle to suppress violent crime in those communities that are most victimized by it.
S2 Ep63: Wounding Warriors
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBDaniel M. Gade is a retired US Army lieutenant colonel, former US Senate candidate, and twice-wounded combat veteran. His new, hard-hitting book blows the lid off of how our country treats veterans as if they are all sick and broken, and then turns around and wonders why we have so many sick veterans. You can follow Daniel on Facebook @gadeforvirginia, Twitter @gadeforvirginia and on Instagram @daniel.m.gade. He’s new to Instagram, so give him a follow! His book “Wounding Warriors” is a...
62: Lou Valoze Is Back!
October 27, 2021 19:25 - 57 minutesThe King of the Storefront Sting is back! His new book is on pre-order so he gives us a little insight to what to expect from it and he goes deep into some personal stuff from his past and how his career ended. This guy is an absolute legend so we discussed the current state of undercover operations within law enforcement and what it future holds. Pre-order Lou's book - Storefront Sting: An ATF Agent's Life Undercover https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476688192/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi...
S2 Ep62: Lou Valoze Is Back!
October 27, 2021 19:25 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBThe King of the Storefront Sting is back! His new book is on pre-order so he gives us a little insight to what to expect from it and he goes deep into some personal stuff from his past and how his career ended. This guy is an absolute legend so we discussed the current state of undercover operations within law enforcement and what it future holds. Pre-order Lou's book - Storefront Sting: An ATF Agent's Life Undercover https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1476688192/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi...
61: The Gabby Petito Case
October 02, 2021 23:09 - 59 minutesThe murder of Gabby Petito has taken over social media as the search for her fiancé Brian Laundrie enters its 15th day. Many listeners have asked me to discuss the case and give my thoughts. Cases this fresh are always difficult to cover because so much is unknown and police remain so tight-lipped on significant things they know. But I did my best to add my insight into what I believe the police are doing and how I think this thing will end up.
S2 Ep61: The Gabby Petito Case
October 02, 2021 23:09 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBThe murder of Gabby Petito has taken over social media as the search for her fiancé Brian Laundrie enters its 15th day. Many listeners have asked me to discuss the case and give my thoughts. Cases this fresh are always difficult to cover because so much is unknown and police remain so tight-lipped on significant things they know. But I did my best to add my insight into what I believe the police are doing and how I think this thing will end up.
Badlands Season 2: Sportsland
September 23, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutesBADLANDS is a true-crime anthology podcast from Jake Brennan, creator and host of the award-winning music and true crime podcast DISGRACELAND. BADLANDS Season 2: Sportsland is all about the shocking rise and fall of sports legends. Listen each week for wild stories about Mike Tyson, Oscar Pistorius, Aaron Hernandez, Evel Knievel, Tonya Harding, Pete Rose, Sonny Liston, Spider Sabich, Ty Cobb, and, of course, O.J. Simpson. This episode preview dives into legendary boxer Mike Tyson. His arr...