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True Crime News: The Podcast

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True Crime News: your weekly dose of real-time updates on the most gripping true crime stories, current cases, investigations, scams, and schemes. Host Ana Garcia is joined by crime experts, police officers, defense attorneys, and other leading authorities in their fields as they cover murders, scams, investigations, and unsolved crimes from across the country. True Crime News has the largest and most active true crime digital community in the world, with 4.8 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 3 million fans on Facebook. Join us each week as we take you inside the biggest, most shocking, and most bizarre true crime cases.
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Women allege assault at the hands of cultlike leader in ‘Pearadise’ plus-size community

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Body-positive safe space or a grooming ground for an alleged predator? The “Pearadise” community promotes itself as a space for plus-size women to feel seen and celebrated, but some say the group’s founder, Stefan Wilhelmy, harbored far more sinister intentions. Explore the story further in “Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise,” streaming now on HBO Max. Tara Malone and Michael Hirschorn join host Ana Garcia.

Jun 16, 202643 minEp. 611

Killer sentenced in track meet stabbing; Man accused of fatal boat crash breaks down in tears – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Karmelo Anthony’s conviction and sentence in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, George Pino’s emotional breakdown during his trial for a deadly boat crash, and Jonathan Rinderknecht’s federal arson case for allegedly starting the devastating Palisades fire.

Jun 12, 202633 minEp. 610

Her husband and boyfriend became besties, so she shot up a NYE party.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A love triangle goes awry when two rivals make amends. Olivia Clendenin is heading to prison after wildly shooting at a New Year’s Eve party where her husband and boyfriend were hanging out together. Jen Coffindaffer joins host Ana Garcia.

Jun 09, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 609

Track meet stabbing trial underway; Coast Guard renews search for Lynette Hooker - TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense case as the teen faces a count of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, renewed search efforts for Lynette Hooker after authorities indicate they’re pursuing the disappearance as a homicide, plus the dismissed indictment against a wife charged with poisoning her husband with drain cleaner.

Jun 05, 202622 minEp. 608

He withdrew his plea. It can still be used against him; Father of victim held in contempt - TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the withdrawn plea of alleged murder-for-hire gunman Harry Tenon, a contentious hearing for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond, and Andrew McGann’s potential trial timeline as the former teacher faces charges for the slaying of two strangers.

Jun 02, 202625 minEp. 606

Severed finger in the chili scammer; Millionaire sexual predator to walk free after legal loophole

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The scam that nearly ruined Wendy’s and unveiled a lifetime con artist. When Anna Ayala bit into her cup of chili and discovered a human finger, she became an overnight sensation. But her media tour would ultimately be her undoing as the story didn’t hold up to scrutiny. Plus, the millionaire and convicted sexual predator who’s set to walk free. After Andrew Luster was sentenced to more than a century behind bars for drugging and assaulting women, his vi...

Jun 02, 202658 minEp. 607

He withdrew his plea. It can still be used against him; Father of victim held in contempt - TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the withdrawn plea of alleged murder-for-hire gunman Harry Tenon, a contentious hearing for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond, and Andrew McGann’s potential trial timeline as the former teacher faces charges for the slaying of two strangers.

May 29, 202625 minEp. 606

He killed his brother’s entire family and then set both their houses on fire

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A business empire built by two brothers goes up in flames after a man takes murderous action to conceal his lying, cheating, and stealing. Paul Caneiro received four life sentences for taking the lives of his brother, Keith, sister-in-law, Jennifer, nephew, Jesse, and niece, Sophia. Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia.

May 26, 202655 minEp. 605

‘Why did you do this?’ father of victim screams in Millete trial; Do court cameras hurt defendants? – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Johnson joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Larrry Millete’s ongoing trial for the murder of his missing wife, Maya, after an emotional outburst prompts the judge to clear the room, prosecutors’ decision to charge school administrator Ebony Parker after a first-grader shot their teacher, and defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson continuing to push back on cameras in t...

May 22, 202658 minEp. 604

OnlyFans mom pleads guilty in BDSM suffocation death

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Consensual kink or crime? After the BDSM suffocation of victim Michael Dale, OnlyFans creator and mother of three, Michaela Rylaarsdam, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. While Dale was seeking extreme degradation, prosecutors say Rylaarsdam acted with criminal negligence for the man’s life. Mike King joins host Ana Garcia.

May 19, 202658 minEp. 603

Murdaugh double murder conviction overturned; Millete trial underway for wife’s slaying – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the ruling overturning Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions after an unfortunate case of jury tampering, the start of Larry Millete’s trial for the death of his missing wife Maya, and the path to extradition for Lee Gilley. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

May 15, 202621 minEp. 602

Man accused of strangling pregnant wife flees to Italy to escape death penalty

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Weeks before his trial for the murder of his pregnant wife Christa Gilley, Lee Gilley was arrested in Italy, where he is seeking asylum for “wrongful prosecution.” According to authorities, Lee cut off his GPS monitoring device, forfeiting his $1 million bail. Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.

May 12, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 601

Stefon Diggs acquitted of strangulation, assault; Why hasn’t a suspected child killer been charged? – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a jury acquitting Stefon Diggs of assault charges in a short-lived criminal trial, a prosecutor’s problematic use of AI potentially allowing Hannah Payne a pathway to a new trial after she was convicted of murder, and why authorities haven’t charged suspected child killer Christian Brueckner in Madeleine McCann’s disappeara...

May 08, 202626 minEp. 600

Introducing Family Lore

Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Available now: https:// link.pscrb.fm/f0281/FLFD

May 06, 202614 min

Woman allegedly paid man on fetish website to kill her

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Sonia Exelby allegedly flew from her native U.K. to Florida to meet her death at the hands of a stranger she met on a fetish website. Prosecutors say that when Exelby had second thoughts, Dwain Hall callously took her life anyway. Don Tabak joins host Ana Garcia.

May 05, 202656 minEp. 599

Roommate charged with killing doctoral students; Man facing death penalty asks to go pro se – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Eric Faddis joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Hisham Abugharbieh’s arrest in the slayings of FSU doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, quadruple homicide suspect Austin Drummond asking to represent himself ahead of his death penalty eligible trial, and former police officer Matthew Farwell seeking bail as prosecutors claim he’s a danger to the community. Twee...

May 01, 202624 minEp. 598

The perfect crime? $500 million art heist remains unsolved

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Missing masterpieces, the mob, and the FBI. The hunt to recover 13 priceless works of art continues more than 30 years after they were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Geoffrey Kelly joins host Ana Garcia. Check out the book “Thirteen Perfect Fugitives” here: https://a.co/d/0gURQJLB...

Apr 28, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 597

Did D4vd kill teen to hide illicit relationship? Man convicted in family massacre seeks new trial – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jo Potuto joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the arrest of singer D4vd and what the special-circumstances allegations suggest about prosecutors’ theory of the case. Plus, attorneys for Paul Caneiro seek a new trial after jurors convicted Caneiro of killing his brother and his brother’s family, and the suspect in a cold-case homicide who was identified after his wife’s su...

Apr 24, 202629 minEp. 596

Woman shoots cousin-turned-lover in drunken argument

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A 10-year-old’s testimony tells the tragic story of a couple’s argument that turned fatal. Jennifer Lieber was sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars for the fatal shooting of her cousin David Nanovic after an armed confrontation. Robert Corbett joins host Ana Garcia.

Apr 21, 20261 hr 1 minEp. 595

Teen accused of stepsister’s death charged as an adult; Did Sherrone Moore get a sweetheart deal? – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Anna Kepner’s cruise ship homicide as her stepbrother Timothy Hudson faces adult charges in her death, former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore avoiding jail time after a traumatic incident with his paramour, and a man suspected in his wife’s disappearance now charged with a separate homicide.Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter usi...

Apr 17, 202620 minEp. 594

Delivery driver faces death penalty for kidnapping, killing Athena Strand

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A routine delivery ends with a girl’s abduction and untimely death. While former FedEx driver Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, a jury must now decide if Horner will spend the rest of his life in prison or face the ultimate penalty. Alison Triessl joins host Ana Garcia.

Apr 14, 20261 hr 1 minEp. 593

Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty to murdering multiple women; Doctor’s fate in the hands of jury – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Rex Heuermann’s guilty plea in the Gilgo Beach murders, jury deliberations in the attempted murder trial of Gerhardt Konig, and Savannah Guthrie’s return to work after the abduction of her mother Nancy.

Apr 10, 202634 minEp. 592

‘Orgasmic meditation’ leader sentenced in forced labor scheme

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Sexual empowerment or a new means of oppression? OneTaste’s founder, Nicole Daedone, and head of sales, Rachel Cherwitz, were sentenced to federal prison after using their wellness-branded company to exploit followers. Prosecutors claim that the pair preyed on vulnerable victims looking for connection and community before weaponizing their fears and insecurities against them. Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia.

Apr 07, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 591

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI; Man charged with attempt to kill wife faces testimony from son – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Schiffer joins host Josh Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Tiger Woods’ recent DUI arrest, Gerhardt Konig facing testimony from his own son in Konig’s trial for the attempted murder of his wife, and defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson claiming the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk can’t be linked to the rifle allegedly owned by Robinson. Tweet your questions for future episodes to ...

Apr 03, 202636 minEp. 590

The Duggar downfall: Joseph Duggar arrested on molestation charges

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The arrest of Joseph Duggar on child molestation charges, along with accusations of child endangerment against Duggar and his wife, Kendra, raises additional questions about the secrets of the Duggar family, profiled in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.” Dr. Nicky Jackson joins host Ana Garcia.

Mar 31, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 589

Doctor accused of trying to throw wife off cliff faces trial; Has Nancy Guthrie's case gone cold? – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Scott Reisch joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Gerhardt Konig’s trial for the attempted murder of his wife, the lack of updates following Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, and the alleged gunman in a murder-for-hire plot withdrawing his guilty plea. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

Mar 27, 202624 minEp. 588

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Mar 26, 20262 min

Teen texted about killing baby before newborn found in trash; Nurse accused of friend’s slaying – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses disturbing texts sent by Briana Moore before her newborn was found in the trash, Kouri Richins’ convictions on all counts for the poisoning death of her husband, and nurse Meggan Sundwall’s trial for allegedly killing her roommate who faked terminal cancer.

Mar 20, 202619 minEp. 586

Teacher killed in fatal prank, but community shows compassion

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After the tragic death of high school teacher Jason Hughes in a senior prank gone wrong, the district attorney has dropped charges against all involved teens. Gerald Griggs joins host Ana Garcia.

Mar 17, 202649 minEp. 585
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