True Crime
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True Crime is a compelling podcast dedicated to unraveling the mysteries, motives, and mayhem behind the world’s most fascinating and chilling real-life cases. With a deep dive into crimes that have shocked the world and others that flew under the radar, this podcast leaves no stone unturned in its pursuit of the truth. From cold cases and unsolved mysteries to infamous criminal masterminds and heinous acts of violence, 'True Crime' explores the darkest sides of humanity while also shedding light on the heroes, victims, and survivors caught in the web of these events.Each episode is meticulously crafted to tr...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Solving Complex Homicides Through Forensic Science and Criminal Profiling
They know as much about crime as any crime fighter, or any criminal. They’re the crime writers, and through their eyes we see murder most foul. Combining perspectives of law enforcement, felons, and journalism, crime writers provide us with as near a first-person account as possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 9, 2026Duration: 53m 3s
How Modern Forensics and Pathology Provide a Voice for the Silenced Victims
A good coroner provides what’s necessary to solve a crime. A bad one can spoil an otherwise rock-solid case. Cyril Wecht and Henry Lee, two of the country’s most respected coroners, share their cases and insights into crime solving.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 8, 2026Duration: 52m 56s
Murders Defined: Chilling True Crime Investigations and the Quest for Justice in Three Unsolved Cases.
features three intense true-crime investigations that delve into the dark circumstances surrounding complex murder cases. The episodes explore the relentless pursuit of justice, examining the chilling details, forensic breakthroughs, and emotional impact on the families of the victims left behind in cases of cold-blooded violence and tragic betrayal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 7, 2026Duration: 2h 4m 54s
The Chilling Cold Case of Marine Captain Shirley Gibbs Russell and the Step-by-Step Plot to Commit the Perfect Murder
in 1989, Marine Captain Shirley Russell disappeared from Quantico, Virginia. Captain Russell was a dedicated officer; her friends and colleagues were certain she had not gone AWOL. FBI agents found her husband, a former Marine, was acting strangely, and a blood-like stain on the couple’s floor disappeared before agents could examine it. There was no body, no witness and no weapon. Yet the FBI’s intense investigation revealed a violent past and a step-by-step plan to murder. Agents hoped it would be enough to bring Captain Russell’s killer to justice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sp...
Published: Sep 6, 2026Duration: 50m 39s
How Forensic Entomology and Trace Evidence Reveal the Truth Behind Brutal Murders
The Great Outdoors may offer great clues to solving brutal murders. But it takes the keen eye of the forensic entomologist and botanist to decipher the clues nature provides.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 5, 2026Duration: 50m 32s
How Forensic Science Uncovers Hidden Evidence to Solve Heinous Crimes
The solution to the most heinous crimes often hinge on the smallest of clues. Investigators must have their eyes trained to find the full story of a murder written in a single scrap of evidence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 4, 2026Duration: 50m 22s
Girl Kills Her Sex Trafficker and Sets His House On Fire
In the early hours of June 5, 2018, a house fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin revealed a horrifying scene: Randall “Randy” Volar III was found dead inside, and investigators quickly determined it wasn’t an accident. The investigation led to Chrystul Kizer, a teenager prosecutors said shot Volar, set the house on fire, and fled in his BMW, igniting a nationwide debate as her defense argued she was being sexually trafficked by Volar and should be protected under Wisconsin’s trafficking-related affirmative defense law.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 3, 2026Duration: 1h 40m 4s
Florida Couple’s Home Invasion Murder Caught on Camera
Byrd and Melanie Billings were murdered during a brutal home invasion in Pensacola, Florida, on July 9, 2009. The couple had 17 children, including 13 adopted special needs kids. Leonard Patrick Gonzalez Jr. led a group of seven in the robbery and execution-style killings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 2, 2026Duration: 2h 39m 8s
From Microscopic Fibers to DNA: How Modern Forensics Links Predators to Their Hidden Crimes
There’s never a good reason for murder, but some killers are particularly brutal—choosing their prey at random or with no apparent motive and then cunningly covering their tracks. Even so, telltale clues remain. It’s up to forensic investigators to follow the trail of scattered clues to capture these deadly killers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Sep 1, 2026Duration: 50m 22s
The FBI's Investigation into a St. Paul Drug Cartel and the Murder of Duan Walker
1990, a body was discovered burning in a Minnesota alley. Weeks later, police finally identified the victim, a suspected drug courier from California. The FBI began working with local police and slowly uncovered a multi-state crime ring run by a deadly drug lord who used violence and intimidation to keep those around him silent. Agents needed to infiltrate and dismantle the crew before more people died.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Aug 31, 2026Duration: 50m 22s
The FBI Investigation into the 1994 Fatal Wells Fargo Armored Van Heist and the Hunt for Rogue Law Enforcement Officers
In November of 1994, when a Wells Fargo armored van disappeared from a Glendale, Arizona mall, local authorities and the FBI scrambled to recover it, and its cargo of nearly a million dollars. Six hours later, agents found the van, its driver shot dead inside and the money gone. It was a perfect hit by professionals who left no clue behind. Months passed before a solid lead developed. In January, a tip led agents to look into a former prison guard. Surveillance uncovered two other suspects, a bounty hunter and a former Phoenix policeman. The FBI would have its hands full...
Published: Aug 30, 2026Duration: 50m 23s
Investigation into Deception, Vengeance, and High-Stakes True Crime Trials
gripping investigative journey into three distinct true-crime cases defined by betrayal, deception, and the pursuit of justice. Each story explores the darker side of human relationships and the devastating consequences when trust is shattered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Aug 29, 2026Duration: 2h 5m 43s
Federal Corrections Officer Caught In Murder Plot
33 year old postal worker Jason Schaefer was delivering mail on his route, when an unidentified person approached him, and opened fire. Several residents ran out of their homes to find Jason Schaefer lying in a pool of blood next to his mail truck... he would not survive. But who could have done this? And why?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Aug 28, 2026Duration: 1h 34m 17s
Real-Life Forensic Investigations into Cold-Blooded Poisoners and Hidden Family Crimes
Poison is the subtlest form of death, and investigators must see through unusual circumstances to bring these murders to light.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Aug 27, 2026Duration: 51m 16s
Unraveling a Cryptic Ransom Plot and a Cold-Blooded Kidnapping in Mississippi
In the summer of 1988, a wealthy Jackson, Mississippi woman disappeared from her home in broad daylight. Left behind was a mysterious ransom note listing twelve names and no specific instructions. The note, and a few drops of blood were the only clues to her fate. FBI and local police struggled to find answers in the cryptic message so they could find the kidnapper and retrieve the victim before her time ran out. Solving the crime required the keen insight of a criminal profiler and the perseverance of a family, local authorities, and the FBI.Become a supporter of...
Published: Aug 26, 2026Duration: 51m 45s
How the Texas Rangers Use Forensics to Solve Cold-Blooded Murders
Formed in the 1830s to protect settlers against Indian attack, the Rangers became part of the Texas Highway Patrol in 1935. Their role has continued to evolve to keep up with changing times; today it includes sophisticated forensics labs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Aug 25, 2026Duration: 52m 39s
How Forensic Science Unravels Hire-to-Kill Murder Plots and Exposes Conspirators
For a price, anything’s possible. Contract killings arose out of the need to establish the perfect alibi. By hiring someone else to do the dirty work, a person can deflect guilt, at least in theory. Forensics is changing that, leading investigators from the killers to their employers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Aug 24, 2026Duration: 52m 58s
The Cross-Country Spree Killing of Lewis Gilbert and Eric Elliott
A Labor Day weekend turned into a nightmare of murder as a cross-country crime spree terrorized the nation. In a small Ohio community, an elderly woman and a teenage boy disappeared within hours of each other. Police believed the cases were linked, but didn’t know how. They contacted the FBI for help. A trail of stolen vehicles and murder victims across seven states led agents on a hunt for two suspected killers. Their only hope of stopping them was to anticipate the killers’ next move.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/supp
Published: Aug 23, 2026Duration: 50m 23s
The Tragic Disappearance and Murder Investigation of 11-Year-Old Britney Martinez
A day that began with a class field trip ended with a parent’s worst nightmare. An 11-year-old girl was missing. Her parents were certain she was no runaway. When they failed to find her in their quiet Illinois neighborhood, they called the police. The FBI soon joined the investigation and family and friends worked with detectives and agents in an urgent search for the missing girl. Faced with conflicting witness reports and false leads, agents wouldn’t stop until they found the girl, and the truth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true...
Published: Aug 22, 2026Duration: 50m 24s
Uncovering the Forensic Trail of Serial Killers in California
For serial killers, once is never enough. For investigators, the challenge is steep when the killers murder by numbers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support.
Published: Aug 21, 2026Duration: 50m 45s