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True Crimecast

593 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratings

True Crimecast is a podcast that adds a unique perspective to the true crime genre. John and Jamie dig into new cases and revisit old ones to try to get to the truth. Each episode takes on a different case and the hosts share both details and theories about what really happened.

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Episodes

The Troublesome Type - Molly and Clayton Daniels

July 25, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

When Clayton Daniels goes missing and he is declared legally dead, his wife Molly does her best to move on. She even gets so far as starting to date again before all of her traumatic wounds are reopened. You do not want to miss this roller coaster of a case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Fish Fry Fiasco

July 21, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.31 MB

Sam Catron was a good man and a good sheriff. But he made many enemies during his tenure, and one of those would ultimately cause his death. Did they ever catch the man behind Sheriff Catron's murder? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Rejected - Dorothy Arnold

July 18, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Dorothy Arnold was a prominent socialite in the early 20th century. As a budding author with a rich family and a man that she loved, Dorothy had a lot going for her. So how and why did she vanish out of thin air in the middle of New York City? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark"

July 17, 2023 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MB

Leon Benson spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak? Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is the story of two victims: one murdered, one sentenced to life. Follow host Matt Shaer and attorney Lara Bazelon as they investigate how the justic...

True Crime To-Go - Pizza Hero

July 14, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MB

Joey Grundle started his day as every other day, delivering pizzas and wearing Taylor Swift apparel. But his heroic efforts during his shift would go on to change many lives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Weepy Voiced Killer - Paul Michael Stephani

July 11, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

Paul Michael Stephani had a rough upbringing, like many do. But in adulthood he started getting urges to kill that he could not ignore. And how was he caught? It had a lot to do with the fact that he called the police after almost every attack and had a very recognizable voice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Research Lost

July 07, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MB

Some civil cases are frivolous, but some have some real meat to them. What about 40 years of scientific research? Is that being ruined enough for a lawsuit? We will find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

We The People - Matthew Shepard

July 04, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Matthew Shepard was a young man that was taken way too soon. He was targeted, beaten, and killed all because of who he was. It was a landmark case in American law, and a crucial point in our country's history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - 38 Thousand Pounds of Danger

July 03, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MB

Happy Fourth (Or Third) of July! Today's episode is all about your favorite July 4th activity: fireworks! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Potato Girl

June 30, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

Donna Doll's body was found in a field in a tragic, unsolved crime. But the autopsy revealed some even more mysterious details. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The Alford Plea - Henry Alford

June 27, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

The Alford plea has come up in several cases we have covered. But what does it really mean? To what crimes does it apply? And how did it get started in the first place? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Combustion

June 23, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

When Mary Hardy Reeser is found burned alive inside her house, how did investigators determine the cause of the fire? Was it due to an accident, or the anomaly of spontaneous combustion? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Christmas Clothes - The Lawson Family Murders

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Charles and Fannie Lawson had a huge family on a farm in North Carolina. But one day, everything...and I mean everything, changed when Charles went on a violent rampage. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Toes

June 16, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MB

When a patron of a hotel wakes up in the middle of the night to a hotel staff member taking liberties with his toes, how should he react? Find out the fascinating story behind the arrest of David Patrick Neal and his actions against Peter Brennan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Grooming - Ezra Miller

June 13, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Actor Ezra Miller has been the topic of a lot of controversy in recent years. From burglary charges to abuse allegations, his name has come up time and time again in all the wrong ways. Are the allegations true? What is really going on behind the scenes? And what does the future look like for Ezra Miller? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - The Munchies

June 09, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

Wedding food can be the absolute best. But what happens when it has some secret ingredients? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The Little Girl (?) - Natalia Grace

June 06, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Michael and Kristine Barnett flew to Florida to adopt their new bundle of joy, 6-year-old Natalia Grace. But within months they started to suspect that she may not be who she claimed to be. Was Natalia really a young girl needing a home? Or was she actually a sociopathic adult? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Google Your Doctors

June 02, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MB

When a doctor gets caught abusing drugs, what should the punishment be? Jail time? Losing his license? And should patients have the right to know about their legal history? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Trafficking - Georgia Tann

May 30, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

In nearly six years of podcasting, True Crimecast has never covered a case with a higher volume of victims than that of Georgia Tann. When we talk about human trafficking or child trafficking, we often think about men snatching kids from malls and throwing them in basements. Georgia Tann used the government and powerful people to pull this off in plain sight. How many people were sold by Georgia Tann, and was justice served for those kids? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...

True Crime To-Go - Too Nosey

May 26, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

When leaving a parking garage from a college football game, former Beyond Meat COO Doug Ramsey got into a heated argument with another vehicle. This escalated at an exceptional rate to the point where somebody almost lost a nose. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Stove Leg Presents: Reformation Abroad

May 24, 2023 07:20 - 15 minutes - 35.4 MB

Hey True Crimecast fans! Jamie and John here to tell you a little about Reformation Abroad - Stove Leg Media's first ever immersive fiction audio drama. Please enjoy us getting to act a little bit in the first episode of the series, and be sure to check out the rest of season one (out now) wherever you listen to your podcasts. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../reformation.../id1687436294 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/484FvpWUdqcIxK0jLNQzuj?si=677f975ecaeb4fa5 Spreaker: https://w...

The Bone Breaker Killer - Joe Clark

May 23, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

When Joe Clark was just a teenager, he grew to love a very morbid activity: breaking bones. It is likely that Clark would have a long list of abuse and murder victims, if not for the courage of survivor Thad Phillips. You do not want to miss this brutal tale of a vicious teenager brought to justice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

BONUS: Interview with Eleah Anz (The Cult Lady)

May 22, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

Eleah Anz is a PhD student studying rhetoric and has a growing interest in religious groups. After a recent episode where Jamie and John discussed cults, Eleah reached out to let the guys know that this, in fact, a field of study. She shares the definition of a cult, common characteristics of cults and how those characteristics sometimes lead to criminal acts, and, as always, the one crime she would like to see solved. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true...

True Crime To-Go - Unbearable

May 19, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

When you think you've heard it all, a criminal comes along and tries to hide in a very unconventional way. Good times across the pond. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Introducing: Morbid

May 18, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

It’s all a lighthearted nightmare on the MORBID podcast. Hosted by Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley, Morbid is a full dose of true crime with a splash of comedy. Join us all month long as we celebrate 5 years of MORBID with a special anniversary series, a festive edition of listener tales, and more surprises to come. Listen to Morbid wherever you get your podcasts: https://wondery.fm/MBD_TC Hey Prime Members you can listen to Morbid early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music...

Berserk Willy Wonka - Action Park

May 16, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Gene Mulvhill thought of himself as a visionary in creating an amusement park that allowed customers to choose their own level of thrill. But how much adrenaline is too much? How liable was the park for the many injuries and deaths that happened on its attractions? And could Action Park exist today? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Fool Me Once (BONUS)

May 15, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MB

When a bank is robbed in broad daylight, nobody expects a similar crime nearby in the next few days. But what happens when the same bank is hit two days in a row? Enjoy this bonus Monday episode of True Crime-To-Go. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Delivery

May 12, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

On a spring night in 1997, two pizza delivery workers lost their lives for no reason at all. Two cold-blooded killers, Jayson Vreeland and Thomas Koskovich, murdered them in cold blood just to see what it felt like. Would justice be served for Giorgio Gallara and Jeremy Giordano? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Soul Brothers - The Doodler

May 09, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

During 1974-1975, at least six men were killed by an individual targeting the LGBTQ community in San Francisco. Are there more than six victims? Will this case ever be solved? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Retail Madness

May 05, 2023 07:00 - 6 minutes - 5.9 MB

If feels like so many more people are living their lives right now just one incident away from snapping. Today we cover three stories where individuals overreacted (understatement of the year?) to bad customer service. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Blackbird - Larry Hall Part 2

May 02, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

The hit series Blackbird did a great job of sharing the story of Jimmy Keene and his time in prison with Larry Hall. But what were the actual legal results of the FBI's plan? What did the series get wrong? Find out on today's episode of True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - A Woman Scorned

April 28, 2023 07:35 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MB

When a woman starts to fall for a man she met on Tik Tok, she quickly finds out that nothing is as it seems. And the story culminates in our back yard in Lexington, Kentucky! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The Early Years - Larry Hall Part 1

April 25, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Larry Hall is an alleged serial killer that could be responsible for up to 50 murders across the midwest. This week, we discuss the early years of Hall's life leading up to the events of the hit show Blackbird. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Augusta National

April 21, 2023 07:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MB

Charles Harris was a man down on his luck. So he did what anyone in that situation would do: he took 6 people hostage at Augusta National and demanded to talk to the president. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The Rogue - Kasper Hauser

April 18, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

When he showed up in Nuremberg, Germany out of the woods with no identification, Kasper's fascinating story took the country by storm. But who was he...really? And who was the real criminal that led to his death? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Take the Wheel

April 14, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

When a high speed chase leads to the deaths of two police officers, who is to blame? And why is it so easy to get away with murder if vehicles are your weapon? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Twisted - Franklin Floyd

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

Franklin Floyd lived a very complex life with many identities and many lives lost in his wake. Was he held accountable for his actions? And what happened to those that disappeared while in his care? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Lethal Cocktail

April 07, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MB

When a man is cornered on his own property, he sets up a defense operation ready for the cavalry. But the real impact of his case led to the US Supreme Court and set a nationwide precedent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The Murdaugh Saga - Part 2

April 04, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

As if all the deaths surrounding the Murdaugh family were not enough, this week Jamie and John break down the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. Was Alex directly involved in their deaths? Will this family, or this community, ever recover from this series of crimes? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - The Box

March 31, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

When a suspicious box is found in an abandoned storage unit, police stumble upon a series of deaths that would all point in one direction. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The Murdaugh Saga - Part 1

March 28, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

The Murdaugh family has been a prominent fixture in the Lowcountry of South Carolina for over 100 years. But when deaths pile up around them, can they escape being held responsible. In part one of The Murdaugh Saga, John and Jamie talk about the deaths of Stephen Smith, Gloria Satterfield, and Mallory Beach and the "tangled web" that is weaved by family patriarch Alex Murdaugh. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Skeletons in the Closet

March 24, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MB

When a suitcase is discovered in the apartment of a deceased loved one, how much can we learn about who they really were? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Lies on Lies - Frizt Klenner and Susie Newsom Lynch

March 21, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Susie Newsom had a very spoiled upbringing. She was treated like a princess and believed that she should always be. Fritz Klenner believed she should be as well, but did he take it too far? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - Crash

March 17, 2023 07:25 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MB

When a car crash in Abingdon, VA leads to a murder investigation, who do you believe? How many deaths care too many to be a coincidence? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Traits and States - Maurice Purifie

March 14, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

It was an early morning on June 15th, 1998 in Toledo, Ohio when two men came upon a sight that will never leave them. Lying in the middle of Horace Street was 13 year old aurice Purifie. The young booy had been shot once in the chest and four times in the head. Did the police get it right? Or did two men spend their lives in prison due to a petty rivalry? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Bonus Interview with Attorney Elizabeth Franklin Best

March 13, 2023 07:25 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Bonus: Interview with Attorney Elizabeth Franklin-Best

March 13, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Elizabeth Franklin-Best has practiced criminal defense exclusively for the past 20 years. After beginning her journey as a trial level public defender, for the past 16 years she has focused on appellate law. She has represented clients in direct appeal, federal post-conviction, in the circuit courts of appeal, and in the United States Supreme Court. She handles complex felony convictions and has represented more than 15 death penalty defendants. These days she’s focusing on challenging feder...

True Crime To-Go - Monkey Business

March 10, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.82 MB

In January of this year, we saw an uptick in crime and suspicious activity at the Dallas Zoo. Were any animals harmed? Was the perpetrator caught? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

America's First Female Detective - Kate Warne

March 07, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB

To begin Women's History Month, we start with a story of America's first female detective. Not only was Kate Warne a trail blazer, but she also changed the course of history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

True Crime To-Go - The Pipeline

March 03, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 6.97 MB

In May of 2021, a major pipeline for fuel transportation in America was shut down for five days. Who was responsible for this crime and were they ever held accountable? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

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