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Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

Welcome to Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast! The show is hosted by us, Bolton Harris and Grace Baehren, two movie buffs, true crime addicts, former lawyers, and friends since college!! Each week we will recap a movie based on a true crime while also discussing additional facts about the real events gathered from our own research. We promise to keep the banter fun, the stories interesting, and that there will never be a dull moment!

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Episodes

Episode 12: Drew Peterson: Untouchable

June 04, 2022 15:00 - 2 hours - 92.7 MB

In Episode 12, Bolton and Grace recap the 2012 Lifetime Movie, Drew Peterson: Untouchable, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The screenplay was written by Teena Booth and based on the book "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson" by reporter/author Joseph Hosey. The movie was directed by Mikael Salomon.  The film stars Rob Lowe as Drew Peterson, a police officer who arouses suspicion after his fourth wife goes missing four years after...

BONUS EPISODE: Murder by the Coast from Watching Netflix Without You

November 15, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this bonus episode Bolton & Grace are guests on the podcast Watching Netflix Without You and discuss the Netflix True Crime Documentary - Murder by the Coast. Many thanks to Heather Faye for having us as guests and allowing us to post this episode here for all of our listeners!  Support the show

BONUS EPISODE: Murder by the Coast from Watching Netflix Without You

November 15, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this bonus episode Bolton & Grace are guests on the podcast Watching Netflix Without You and discuss the Netflix True Crime Documentary - Murder by the Coast. Many thanks to Heather Faye for having us as guests and allowing us to post this episode here for all of our listeners!  Support the show

Mini Scenes 4: Catch Me If You Can

November 01, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 2002 movie and the real story behind Catch Me If You Can. In this mini episode: Bolton tells us about some of the things Frank Abagnale Jr.  ACTUALLY did and how he's gotten away with telling his farfetched tale for so long. Grace updates us on an encounter between Paula Parks and Frank Abagnale Jr. that took place in 2020. And we take a moment to appreciate one of Bolton's all time favorite actors... Be sure to check ...

Episode 11: Catch Me If You Can

October 19, 2021 02:00 - 2 hours - 94 MB

In Episode 11, Bolton and Grace recap the 2002 film, Catch Me If You Can, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was written by Jeff Nathanson and directed by Steven Spielberg and is based on the autobiography of the same name written by Frank Abagnale Jr. with Stan Redding . The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr., a self-proclaimed con man who contends that he successfully performed cons worth millions of dollars by posing as a ...

Mini Scenes 3: Molly's Game

July 26, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 2017 movie and real story behind Molly’s Game. In this mini episode: Bolton tells us about learning how to play poker! We take a moment to appreciate actor Michael Kostroff’s unmatched ability to play the sleazy lawyer. We discover that Tobey McGuire does not have good snacks at his house. We are reminded Matt Damon is adorable. We learn Molly Bloom really isn’t allowed to go to Canada. And Grace tells us what Molly Bloom ...

Episode 10: Molly's Game

July 07, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 90 MB

In Episode 10, Bolton and Grace recap the 2017 film, Molly’s Game, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was written and directed by Aaron Sorkin and is based on the 2014 memoir of the same name written by Molly Bloom. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Molly Bloom, a former world-class skier and aspiring law student, who found herself running a star studded high stakes poker game. Kevin Costner plays Molly’s demanding father, Michael Cera play...

Mini Scenes 2: In Cold Blood

June 08, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 1967 movie and real story behind In Cold Blood. But first and foremost, Bolton drops her phone behind her desk and cannot reach it so enjoy that 30 seconds comedic relief 🤦‍♀️😫🤣. • In this mini episode: Grace gives her take on the movie as a first time watcher. We share a few short fun facts about the making of the movie and the real story. We deep dive into three true crime stories that connect back to the movie and real s...

Mini Scenes 2: In Cold Blood

June 08, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this mini episode, Bolton and Grace wrap up their coverage of the 1967 movie and real story behind In Cold Blood. But first and foremost, Bolton drops her phone behind her desk and cannot reach it so enjoy that 30 seconds comedic relief 🤦‍♀️😫🤣. • In this mini episode: Grace gives her take on the movie as a first time watcher. We share a few short fun facts about the making of the movie and the real story. We deep dive into three true crime stories that connect back to the movie and real s...

Episode 9: In Cold Blood (Part 2)

May 29, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

In Episode 9, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith and Richard "Dick" Hickock. The film focuses on the s...

Episode 9: In Cold Blood (Part 2)

May 29, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

In Episode 9, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith and Richard "Dick" Hickock. The film focuses on the s...

Episode 8: In Cold Blood (Part 1)

May 14, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

In Episode 8, Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. This is just Part 1; so be on the lookout for Part 2!  The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith ...

Episode 8: In Cold Blood (Part 1)

May 14, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

In Episode 8, Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 1967 true crime classic, In Cold Blood, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. This is just Part 1; so be on the lookout for Part 2!  The movie was written, directed, and produced by Richard Brooks and is based on the 1966 book of the same name written by Truman Capote. The musical score was composed by the great Quincy Jones. The film stars Robert Blake and Scott Wilson as convicted murderers Perry Smith ...

Mini Scenes 1: The Frozen Ground

May 03, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

In our first mini episode, we have a follow up conversation to our most recent episode of CRIME SCENES: A True Crime Movie Podcast where we covered the 2013 movie and real story of The Frozen Ground. We give our instant take to the movie, our opinion of the depictions after researching the real story, and share some extra facts that we did not cover in the main episode.  Support the show

Mini Scenes 1: The Frozen Ground

May 03, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

In our first mini episode, we have a follow up conversation to our most recent episode of CRIME SCENES: A True Crime Movie Podcast where we covered the 2013 movie and real story of The Frozen Ground. We give our instant take to the movie, our opinion of the depictions after researching the real story, and share some extra facts that we did not cover in the main episode.  Support the show

Episode 7: The Frozen Ground

April 28, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

In Episode 7, Bolton and Grace recap the 2013 movie, The Frozen Ground, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was written and directed by Scott Walker. The film stars Nicolas Cage as Alaskan State Trooper Sergeant Jack Halcombe, Vanessa Hudgens as survivor-hero Cindy Paulson, and John Cusack as serial killer Robert Hansen. The film focuses on serial killer Robert Hansen’s rampage against women and girls in the Anchorage area, and how survivor C...

Episode 6: Zodiac (Part 2)

March 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

In Episode 6, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Avery, and Mark Ruffalo as San Francisco Police Inspector Dave Toschi. The film focuses on the rise of the Zodiac...

Episode 5 (Part 2): Zodiac

March 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

In Episode 5 (Part 2), Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Avery, and Mark Ruffalo as San Francisco Police Inspector Dave Toschi. The film focuses on the rise of t...

Episode 6: Zodiac (Part 2)

March 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

In Episode 6, Bolton and Grace finish recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on.  The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Avery, and Mark Ruffalo as San Francisco Police Inspector Dave Toschi. The film focuses on the rise of the Zodiac...

Episode 5: Zodiac (Part 1)

March 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

In Episode 5, Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. We had too much to say about this movie & case to fit it all in one episode- so be on the lookout for Part 2!  The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter Paul Aver...

Episode 5 (Part 1): Zodiac

March 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

In Episode 5 (Part 1), Bolton and Grace begin recapping the 2007 movie, Zodiac, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. We had too much to say about this movie & case to fit it all in one episode- so be on the lookout for Part 2!  The movie was directed by David Fincher and is based on Robert Graysmith’s book, Zodiac. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal as political cartoonist/sleuth/author Robert Graysmith, Robert Downey Jr. as San Francisco Chronicle reporter ...

Episode 4: Foxcatcher

February 15, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

In Episode 4, Bolton and Grace recap the 2014 movie, Foxcatcher, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. The movie was directed and produced by Bennett Miller. The film stars Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo as wrestling phenoms and brothers - Mark and Dave Schultz. Steve Carell plays the role of wealthy wrestling enthusiast/ convicted murderer, John E. du Pont. The film mostly focuses on the relationship between Mark and Dupont before ultimately revealing t...

Episode 3: Bonnie and Clyde

February 04, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MB

In Episode 3, Bolton and Grace recap the 1967 film, Bonnie and Clyde, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. The movie was directed by Arthur Penn and produced by Warren Beatty. The film stars Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the notorious gangsters and lovers - Bonnie and Clyde. The film pushed the boundaries of American cinema, featuring more sex and violence than previously seen in American movies. While the movie strays from many of the facts of Bonni...

Episode 2: The Bling Ring

January 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

In Episode 2, Bolton and Grace recap the 2013 movie, The Bling Ring, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. Between October 2008 through November 2009, several celebrities living around Hollywood, California were burglarized. Most people were shocked to find out the burglars were teenagers/young adults from a nearby wealthy neighborhood. Nancy Jo Sales covered the story in her March 2010 Vanity Fair article, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins." In writing this a...

Episode 2: The Bling Ring

January 27, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

In Episode 2, Bolton and Grace recap the 2013 movie, The Bling Ring, and discuss the facts of the true crime story that the movie is based on. Between October 2008 through November 2009, several celebrities living around Hollywood, California were burglarized. Most people were shocked to find out the burglars were teenagers/young adults from a nearby wealthy neighborhood. Nancy Jo Sales covered the story in her March 2010 Vanity Fair article, "The Suspects Wore Louboutins." In writing this a...

Episode 1: Bernie

January 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MB

Welcome to Crime Scenes: A True Crime Movie Podcast! The show is hosted by us, Bolton Harris and Grace Baehren, two movie buffs, true crime addicts, former lawyers, and friends since college!! Each week we recap a movie based on a true crime while also discussing additional facts about the real events gathered from our own research. We promise to keep the banter fun, the stories interesting, and that there will never be a dull moment! In Episode 1 Bolton and Grace recap the 2011 movie B...