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On Their Behalf: A True Crime Podcast

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On Their Behalf is a True Crime podcast highlighting underrepresented cases of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and beyond. Hosted by Aja Hamilton & Devon Balsamo-Gillis.
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Episodes

Ep. 13: The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery

This week we discuss the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the subsequent cover up and national outrage. Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton, and Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast. *Content Warning* Explicit material and language.

May 13, 20201 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep. 12: The Murder of Jeffrey Hall

In 2011, 10 year old Joseph Hall shot and killed his father Jeffrey Hall. In this episode, Devon and Aja dissect the complicated case. Written by Aja Hamilton, Edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, and Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast. *CONTENT WARNING* Explicit material and language.

May 06, 20201 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep. 11: Ruby McCullom and The Murder of Dr. Leroy Adams

This week Devon tells the true story of Ruby McCullom and The Murder of Dr. Leroy Adams. In 1952, wealthy black businesswoman Ruby McCollum shot and killed white politician Dr. LeRoy Adams, a crime and trial that sparked more than 60 years of controversy and debate about victimhood and the abuse of African American women in America. Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis , Edited by Aja Hamilton, Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast. *Content Warning: Expl...

Apr 29, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Ep. 10: The Tardy Furniture Murders and the Trials of Curtis Flowers

In 1996, four people were murdered in cold blood. In the 24 years since, one man has been wrongfully charged and never stopped fighting for justice. Written by Aja Hamilton, Edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast. *Content Warning: Explicit Material and language.

Apr 22, 20202 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Ep. 9: The Mysterious Disappearance of Agatha Christie

This week on DnA: A True Crime Podcast, Devon tells the mysterious disappearance of the prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie. Written by Devon Balsamo- Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton, with music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos can be found on instagram @dna_podcast. *CONTENT WARNING* Explicit language.

Apr 15, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Ep. 8: The Toronto Serial Killer Pt. 2

In part two of The Toronto Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur. DnA discusses the man responsible for terrorizing Toronto's gay community of Church-Wellesley Village. We also dissect the trial, media coverage, controversy surrounding the most dangerous and prolific serial killings Toronto Canada has ever seen. Written by Aja Hamilton and Devon Balsamo-Gillis, edited by Aja Hamilton, with music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos can be found on instagram @dna_podcast *CONTENT WARNING* Violence, ...

Apr 08, 20201 hr 34 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ep. 7: The Toronto Serial Killer Pt. I

In our first two-part episode, DnA discuss the world, victims, and first important clues about a serial killer terrorizing Toronto's gay community of Church-Wellesley Village. [Case reporting starts at 10:00] Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis and Aja Hamilton, edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, with music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos can be found on instagram @dna_podcast *CONTENT WARNING* Violence, violence against LGBTQ, explicit language....

Apr 01, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep. 6: The Murder of Evelyn Hernandez and The Missing White Women Syndrome

In this weeks episode, Aja tells the Murder of Evelyn Hernandez and dissects White Women Syndrome surrounding the murder of Laci Peterson. Written and edited by Aja Hamilton. Music by Holly Amber Church. *CONTENT WARNING* Murder and Violence against women, Violence against pregnant women.

Mar 25, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep. 5: The Murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind

In today's episode, we discuss the harrowing murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind and how her story is just a drop in the bucket of violence against Native Women in the USA. Please note, we are hoping to stick to our current weekly upload schedule despite the social distancing and fear surrounding coronavirus. We urge everyone to take these matters seriously for your sake as well as your neighbors, so that we can see this through together. Written and edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis. Music by Ho...

Mar 18, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep. 4: The Murder of Kitty Genovese and Debunking the Bystander Effect

In 1964, Kitty Genovese was murdered and, according to the New York Times, there were 38 witnesses, none of whom did a thing. In this week's episode, we explain what really happened and why a lie become such an urban legend. Written by Aja Hamilton and Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton, Music by Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @ontheirbehalf_pod Twitter @ontheirbehalf_ *CONTENT WARNING* Violence, violence against LGBTQ, explicit language....

Mar 11, 20201 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep. 3: The Freeway Phantom Murders

This week, Aja shares the unsolved case of the 1971 murders of Carole Denise Spinks, Darlenia Denise Johnson, Brenda Faye Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Denise Woodward, and Diane Denise Williams. Written by Aja Hamilton. Edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis. Music by Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @ontheirbehalf_pod Twitter @ontheirbehalf_ *Content Warning* Listener discretion advised. Violence against children.

Mar 05, 20201 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2: The Murders of Robin West, Sarah Butler, and Joanne Browne

Devon takes the lead as we explore the social implications of serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver. Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton. Music by Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @ontheirbehalf_pod Twitter @ontheirbehalf_ *CONTENT WARNING* Violent against women.

Feb 25, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: The Murder of Romona Moore

The story of Romona Moore and how the system failed her and how her mother never stopped fighting for justice. Written by: Aja Hamilton and Devon Balsamo-Gillis Edited by: Devon Balsamo-Gillis Music by: Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @ontheirbehalf_pod Twitter @ontheirbehalf_ *CONTENT WARNING* Listener discretion advised. Violent against women.

Feb 12, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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