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True Crime All The Time

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Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as well as our take on what we call the "Big Timers". We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.

Episodes

Anthony Kirkland

Anthony Kirkland is a serial killer who murdered at least 5 in and around the Cincinnati Ohio area over a 20 year period. His number of victims would have almost certainly been higher had he not spent 16 of those years in prison for his first murder. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Kirkland who operated just 45 minutes south of where the hosts live. Kirkland's MO included strangling and burning the bodies of his victims and he never varied. And even though he spent most of his life in prison...

Dec 03, 20181 hr 20 minEp. 107

Byron David Smith

On Thanksgiving Day, 2012, Byron Smith shot and killed two teenagers who broke into his house. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam war and a retired US State Dept employee with a spotless record. But Smith was paranoid after his house had been burglarized a number of times. Because of this, he had an audio recorder that captured the shootings. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the killings of 18-year-old Hailee Kifer and 17-year-old Nicholas Brady at the hands of Byron Smith. This case b...

Nov 26, 20182 hr 31 minEp. 106

Fred and Rosemary West Part2

Fred and Rose West, one of England's most notorious serial killer couples, murdered at least 9 together during the 1970s and 1980s. But, they also killed separately. When Fred, who was already a murderer, met Rose, the union brought out the worst in each of them. Their house at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, England, would become known as "The House of Horrors". Join Mike and Gibby for part 2 of 2 of the Fred and Rose West story. In this finale episode we focus on the murders and sexual sadis...

Nov 19, 20181 hr 24 minEp. 105

Fred and Rosemary West Part1

Fred and Rose West, one of England's most notorious serial killer couples, murdered at least 9 together during the 1970s and 1980s. But, they also killed separately. When Fred, who was already a murderer, met Rose, the union brought out the worst in each of them. Their house at 25 Cromwell Street in Gloucester, England, would become known as "The House of Horrors". Join Mike and Gibby for part 1 of 2 of the Fred and Rose West story. In this first episode we focus on the childhoods of both Fred a...

Nov 12, 20181 hr 14 minEp. 104

Betty Lou Beets

Betty Lou Beets had a rough childhood, married young, and suffered physical abuse from a series of husbands. Husband number 5, Doyle Barker, seemingly vanished. Husband number 6, Jimmy Don Beets, disappeared on supposed fishing trip. It would take a few years but eventually police would start to look at Betty Lou. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the facts around Texas Black Widow killer Betty Lou Beets. Was she acting in self-defense as she would later claim or did she murder for money? Bett...

Nov 05, 20181 hr 14 minEp. 103

David Alan Westerfield

David Alan Westerfield is unlike many killers that we profile on True Crime All The Time. There doesn't seem to be anything in his childhood that would point to the fact that he would become a killer. He didn't have a record. He was successful and many people in his life and around his neighborhood liked him. But, in 2002, he made the decision to murder his 7-year-old neighbor Danielle Van Dam. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this tragic case. What makes a man who seemingly led a decent life...

Oct 29, 20181 hr 13 minEp. 102

Ed Kemper Part 2

Ed Kemper is a serial killer who murdered 10 people. His victims included his grandparents and mother. Kemper is a huge man at 6'9" and almost 300 pounds. After being incarcerated, Kemper talked to the FBI about the reasons for committing his murders. This information greatly propelled the FBI profiling unit. The sessions played a large role in the first season of the hit Netflix series Mindhunter. Join Mike and Gibby as they continue the discussion on Ed Kemper. In this episode we dive into his...

Oct 22, 20181 hr 21 minEp. 101

Ed Kemper Part1

Ed Kemper is a serial killer who murdered 10 people. His victims included his grandparents and mother. Kemper is a huge man at 6'9" and almost 300 pounds. After being incarcerated, Kemper talked to the FBI about the reasons for committing his murders. This information greatly propelled the FBI profiling unit. The sessions played a large role in the first season of the hit Netflix series Mindhunter. Join Mike and Gibby for the 100th TCATT episode as they discuss the life and crimes of Ed Kemper. ...

Oct 15, 20181 hr 12 minEp. 100

Monte Rissell and Darrell Gene Devier

Monte Rissell and Gene Devier were two real life killers portrayed in the first season of the hit Netflix show Mindhunter. We've profiled most of the other killers portrayed on the show and wanted to talk about these two as well. But, these are lesser known killers whose crimes didn't receive that much coverage so we're profiling them both in one episode. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of these killers. Monte Rissell's crime started extremely young and he began murdering...

Oct 08, 20181 hr 12 minEp. 99

Sean Vincent Gillis

Sean Vincent Gillis is a serial killer who operated for a decade in and around Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He murdered 8 women during this time and the details of the murders are horrific. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Sean Gillis and the victims whose lives he took. His childhood was not as bad as what we normally see with serial killers. What turned Gillis into a killer who delved into mutilation, dismemberment, necrophilia and even cannibalism? You can support the sho...

Oct 01, 20181 hr 18 minEp. 98

Drew Peterson

Drew Peterson was a police officer in Illinois for thirty years. He was married four times, but he was a serial cheater who jumped from relationship to relationship. He was convicted of killing one wife and suspected of killing another. Through his interviews with the media, he gave the world a glimpse of just what type of person he really was. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Drew Peterson who became one of the most hated men in the world during the height of his media coverage. Much like an...

Sep 24, 20181 hr 15 minEp. 97

Gary Alan Walker

Gary Alan Walker murdered 5 people in Oklahoma within a 19-day-period in 1984. Walker had a horrible childhood and was in and out of prison for his entire adult life. He battled mental illness and claimed that his deceased brother talked to him. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this lesser known but horrible killer. During his numerous prison stints he was diagnosed with various mental illnesses. Despite numerous escape attempts, he was paroled multiple times. After being caught, Walker would...

Sep 17, 20181 hr 13 minEp. 96

Lemuel Warren Smith

Lemuel Smith is a serial killer from New York who murdered at least six people. He did numerous stints in prison from the age of 17, only to kill again after being let out. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this killer who has spent all but a year or so of his adult life in prison. He even killed while he was in prison. Smith murdered the first female state correctional officer to be killed in the line of duty. You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit www...

Sep 10, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 95

The Rafay Family Murders Part2

In the early morning hours of June 13, 1994, most of the members of the Rafay family were found murdered in their home. They were found by their son, Atif Rafay, and his friend, Sebastian Burns, who had been out on the town. Join Mike and Gibby for part 2 of 2 of this murder mystery. Who would want to murder a professional, and loving family? Police would begin to focus their attention on Atif and Sebastian. After being extradited back to the United States, Atif and Sebastian would face trial. T...

Sep 03, 201859 minEp. 94

The Rafay Family Murders Part 1

In the early morning hours of June 13, 1994, most of the members of the Rafay family were found murdered in their home. They were found by their son, Atif Rafay, and his friend, Sebastian Burns, who had been out on the town. Join Mike and Gibby for part 1 of 2 of this murder mystery. Who would want to murder what appeared to be a professional, and loving family? Police would begin to focus their attention on Atif and Sebastian. But, the US would engage in years of discussion with Canada in an at...

Aug 27, 201856 minEp. 93

Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka Part 2

Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka are one of the most infamous serial killer couples in Canadian history. Bernardo was already a serial rapist by the time he met Homolka. But, the crimes that they would commit together would be even more shocking. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this infamous duo. Their good looks and the horrific details of their crimes caused their faces to be splashed across all media platforms around the world. In part 2, we delve into the murders committed by the pair. Yo...

Aug 20, 20181 hr 25 minEp. 92

Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka pt1

Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka are one of the most infamous serial killer couples in Canadian history. Bernardo was already a serial rapist by the time he met Homolka. But, the crimes that they would commit together would be even more shocking. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this infamous duo. Their good looks and the horrific details of their crimes caused their faces to be splashed across all media platforms around the world. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimealltheti...

Aug 13, 20181 hr 10 minEp. 91

Robert Garrow

Robert Garrow went on a killing spree in New York in the 1970s after having spent 8 years in prison due to a rape conviction. The police manhunt that ensued was the biggest in New York history up to that point. The details of his capture and eventual escape are fascinating. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Robert Garrow. His might be one of the most unbelievable childhoods that the show has ever covered. And you won't believe the details of his manipulation in prison th...

Aug 06, 20181 hr 11 minEp. 90

Chevie Kehoe

Chevie Kehoe grew up in a household filled with white supremacist and extremist rhetoric. He would grow up to be one of the most infamous extremists in recent years. His idea was to take on the US government and carve out a piece of the country where only white people would be allowed. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Chevie Kehoe. This is a man that was willing to bomb, rob, and murder to help fulfill his dreams. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeal...

Jul 30, 20181 hr 4 minEp. 89

Westley Allan Dodd

Westley Allan Dodd was one of the most evil men to walk this earth. He preyed on the young, the trusting, and the vulnerable. His sexual fantasies started at a young age and it is thought that he had as many as 50 victims. Then, he graduated to murder. After he was caught, Dodd asked for the death penalty, telling anyone that would listen that he would do anything he could to escape so he could murder again. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of this vile monster. Dodd was a...

Jul 23, 20181 hr 5 minEp. 88

Melvin Ignatow

Mel Ignatow murdered his fiancee Brenda Schaefer in Louisville, KY in September 1988. He enlisted the help a former girlfriend who ultimately turned on him. But a jury acquitted Ignatow of the murder of Brenda Schaefer. Six months after the trial, incriminating evidence was found in his house leaving no doubt that he murdered Brenda. Double jeopardy barred the state from going after Ignatow for the murder. Authorities would have to find another avenue to prosecute Ignatow. Join Mike and Gibby as...

Jul 16, 20181 hr 10 minEp. 87

Daniel Rakowitz

Daniel Rakowitz made his way from Texas to New York City in the 1980s. He began squatting in empty buildings, hanging out with the homeless population, and plotting to build a marijuana empire. Daniel would meet and move in with a dancer named Monica Beerle. When she tried to end the relationship, Rakowitz murdered her in a blind rage. But, it's what would happen to Monica after death that would shock New York. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the bizarre life and actions of Daniel Rakowitz. ...

Jul 09, 20181 hr 9 minEp. 86

Christan Karl Gerhartsreiter

Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter was born in Germany but made his way to the United States as a teenager. In the U.S., he embarked on a life as a con man, taking many different names, and murdering along the way. Christian was no ordinary con man, he was able to weave his way into the elite of society by claiming to be Clark Rockefeller, a member of the rich and famous Rockefeller clan. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Gerhartsreiter, the ultimate con man. He would build a pretty posh life for h...

Jul 02, 20181 hr 24 minEp. 85

Joseph Paul Franklin

Joseph Paul Franklin was an American serial killer responsible for upwards of 20 murders, multiple bombings, and numerous robberies. Franklin confessed to many different crimes, but his changing stories make it difficult for the authorities to know the exact scope. What is known is that Franklin had a master plan to start a race war and the murders he committed were all racially motivated. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the life and crimes of Joseph Franklin. What influenced Franklin in his...

Jun 25, 20181 hr 24 minEp. 84

The Murders of Christopher Newsom and Channon Christian

Christopher Newsom and Channon Christian were on their way to a party on the night of January 6th, 2007 when they were carjacked at gunpoint. The couple, who had only been dating a short time, would be taken to a house of horrors. The crimes committed against this couple were extremely brutal. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss one of Knoxville, Tennessee's most horrific murder cases. What happened to Chris and Channon is shocking. But what is equally shocking is the reason behind the crimes. 5...

Jun 18, 20181 hr 28 minEp. 83

Keith Hunter Jesperson

Keith Hunter Jesperson is an American serial killer who was born in Canada. He murdered at least 8 women during the 1990s while working as a long-haul trucker. He selected victims that had no connection to him as he was driving across the country. But his last victim would be someone that he knew and that would ultimately lead to his capture. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the crimes of the Jesperson, a huge and powerful man who preyed on vulnerable women. He used his vocation as a trucker ...

Jun 11, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 82

The Murder of Michele Avila

In 1985, Michele "Missy" Avila was a typical 17 year old teenager. But on this night, she would be betrayed by the girls that she thought of as her best friends. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this tragic case involving jealousy, love triangles, and murder. Karen Severson and Laura Doyle were good friends with Missy. But they were also jealous of her and animosity had been brewing over what they thought were Missy's inappropriate actions with their boyfriends. Please help support the sponso...

Jun 04, 20181 hr 23 minEp. 81

Robert Hansen

Robert Hansen was a special kind of evil. He was a family man, with a wife and kids, who led a sadistic double life. He was a business owner in Anchorage Alaska and was viewed as a respected member of the community. But he was also a serial rapist and murderer, killing at least 17 and raping more than 30 women. He selected the majority of his female victims from 4th avenue in Anchorage, a place where topless bars were numerous and sex workers were out on the street. Join Mike and Gibby as they d...

May 28, 20181 hr 24 minEp. 80

Harvey Robinson

Harvey Miguel Robinson is an American serial killer who committed his murders in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the 1992 and 1993. His crimes were extremely brutal. But what sets Robinson apart from many other serial killers is his age. He was only 17 when he began murdering and was 18 when he was finally caught. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the background and crimes of one of America's youngest serial killers. What were the circumstances in Harvey's life that led him down this evil path? You...

May 21, 20181 hr 14 minEp. 79

The Briley Brothers

Linwood, James Jr, and Anthony Briley were 3 brothers from the Richmond, VA area that would terrorize that city during a seven month stretch of 1979. They, along with a fourth accomplice Duncan Meekins, committed a serious of brutal crimes. They started off selecting their victims at random which enhanced the level of terror. But selecting victims closer to home is what led to their eventual capture. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Briley gang and the reign of terror that they inflicted ...

May 14, 20181 hr 23 minEp. 78