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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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Remains of SoCal couple missing for 3 years found; teen accused of killing abuser out on bail

Three people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a Coachella Valley, California, couple who vanished more than three years ago. Our guest Luis Bolaños shares the tip he received that helped authorities make the arrests. Also, 19-year-old Chrystul Kizer, who was charged in the 2018 killing of a man prosecutors say sexually abused her, was released from jail on bond. In addition, we give an update on Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

Jul 03, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Wife wanted for husband's murder caught after 7 years on the run; missing soldier Vanessa Guillen

A woman in Texas who has been on the run for seven years after killing her husband has been arrested. Maria Montalvo is accused of murdering her husband Simon Montalvo, 43, in April 2013 at their home in DeSoto, Texas while the couple’s two sons were asleep in their beds upstairs. Plus, the Army now suspects foul play in the case of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. With guest Loni Coombs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 26, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 68

‘Cult Mom’ Lori Vallow’s Kids Found Dead on Husband’s Property; Toddler Found Dead in Dumpster

Lori Vallow’s children had been missing for months, but the search for them is officially over. Authorities confirmed that they found the bodies of 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow on the property of Vallow’s husband, doomsday author Chad Daybell. Plus, in Waco, Texas, 35-year-old Laura Sanchez has been charged with first-degree felony injury to a child. Her 2-year-old son, Frankie Gonzales, was found deceased in a dumpster. With guest Alison Triessl. See omnystudio.com/l...

Jun 19, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Ahmaud Arbery Killing, Part 2: Disturbing Allegations of Racism and Corruption

In part two of our investigation into the Ahmaud Arbery case, we look further into the circumstances of his death, as well as long-standing allegations of police corruption. Joining us are Ahmaud’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, and his aunt Thea Brooks, along with attorney Chris Stewart, investigator Luis Bolaños, and Elizabeth Graddy, the attorney representing construction site owner Larry English. Reporter Emma Hurt and Georgia NAACP President James Major Woodall are also with us. See omnystudio...

Jun 12, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Ahmaud Arbery Killing, Part 1: A Mother’s Fight for Justice Brings Shocking Details to Light

Ahmaud Arbery was killed Feb. 23, 2020. His death evoked strong emotions about justice and race in this country after a graphic video of his shooting was made public. In part one of our special, we look at how Ahmaud’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, raised the case’s visibility and helped uncover major details. Joining us in part one are Ahmaud’s mother and his aunt Thea Brooks, as well as attorney Chris Stewart, investigator Luis Bolaños, and Elizabeth Graddy, attorney for construction site owner ...

Jun 10, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Prominent doctor allegedly confessed to killing wife; man charged with murdering ex-girlfriend

A prominent surgeon in Massachusetts has been charged with killing his wife after her body was found in a pond near their home. Plus, a man and his ex-wife face charges in connection with the murder of his ex-girlfriend, who has been missing since 2019. With guest Eric Rosoff. Campus Safety Group: https://www.campussafetygroup.com/ Ana Garcia: http://www.anagarciatv.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 22, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Man accused of stabbing pregnant wife, then throwing their infant off a cliff

Man accused of stabbing pregnant wife, then throwing their infant off a cliff Registered sex offender Adam Slater of Palm Desert, Calif. faces charges after allegedly stabbing his pregnant wife, fleeing the scene with their 1-year-old daughter, crashing his car, then throwing the child off a cliff. The infant was pronounced dead at the scene. And in Utah, Albert Johnson allegedly admitted to killing Tony and Katherine Butterfield during a robbery attempt. With guest Alison Triessl. Thanks to our...

May 15, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Romance writer charged with murdering husband; 4 women arrested in death of missing mom

A romance novelist in Oregon allegedly killed her chef husband for his $1.5 million life insurance policy. Plus, four women have been arrested after an Arizona mom was seen screaming for help just days before she was found dead. With guest Loni Coombs. Thanks to our sponsor: Go to https://buyraycon.com/tcd for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

May 08, 202056 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Airman arrested for Sunday school teacher's murder; secret tapes link husband to wife's death

A U.S. airman stationed in Arizona was arrested in the murder of a New Mexico Mennonite woman whose body was found in the desert near Flagstaff earlier this year. Plus, a professor in Kentucky has been charged with murdering his wife after blood and secret recordings were found. With guest Dr. Judy Ho. Thanks to our sponsor: Audible: Audible.com/tcd or text TCD to 500 500 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 01, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 61

'Nude Model Kidnapper' found with daughter after 6-year search; who killed Celia Sweeney?

A six-year search for a Texas mom nicknamed the "Nude Model Kidnapper" has come to an end after she and her missing daughter were located. Plus, a man in South Carolina is facing murder charges after a woman was found beaten to death and stuffed into a plastic tub. With guest Luis Bolaños. Get Bit Investigations: https://www.getbitinvestigations.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Lori Vallow & husband under investigation for murder; police 'love triangle' ends in death

Lori Vallow, whose two kids have been missing since September, and her husband, Chad Daybell, are now officially under investigation for possible murder charges related to the death of his first wife, Tammy Daybell. Plus, an Alabama detective has been charged with murder after she allegedly shot and killed a woman in what investigators believe was a "love triangle gone wrong." With guest Alison Triessl. Thanks to our sponsor: Go to https://buyraycon.com/tcd for 15% off your order! Brought to you...

Apr 17, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Arrest made in 8-year-old cold case; husband charged in murder of missing wife

An arrest has been made in the 2012 Vanessa "Honey" Malone case, which took place in the Atlanta, Georgia suburb of Stone Mountain. Donald Ashe, 34, is charged with malice murder and making false statements to authorities. Plus, police arrested David Anthony, 43, of Jupiter, Florida, alleging that he's responsible for the kidnapping and death of his 51-year-old wife Gretchen Anthony. Loni Coombs joins us. Thanks to our sponsor: Go to https://expressvpn.com/tcd and find out how you can get 3 mont...

Apr 10, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 58

'Tiger King's' 'Joe Exotic' seeks Trump pardon; man kills mother and daughter 23 years apart

"Joe Exotic" from Netflix's "Tiger King" docuseries has filed a lawsuit from jail against two federal agencies and is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump. Plus, police are investigating a bizarre case in Arkansas where a man is accused of murdering a mother and daughter 23 years apart on the same property. Guest Dr. Judy Ho gives advice on ways to cope during the current pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 03, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Woman allegedly slits boyfriend's throat, is found sipping tea in their bloody apartment

A woman in Vermont has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder after police say she slit her boyfriend's throat, claiming it was in self-defense. When police arrived at the home, the woman was drinking tea in their blood-covered apartment. Then, in Tennessee, a woman allegedly invented the birth, fatal shooting, and burial of a nonexistent baby, and admitted to lying for "attention." Plus, we give an update on the Gannon Stauch case. With guest Alison Triessl. Thanks to our sponsor: Audible: ...

Mar 27, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Cryptic letters turn up about missing 5-year-old; coronavirus delays ice cream murder case

A high-profile case out of Spokane, Washington, where the trial of a man accused of killing his wife of 30-plus years by poisoning her ice cream has been delayed because of the coronavirus. And a case out of New Jersey, where five months after 5-year-old Dulce Alavez was reported missing, people in Ohio and New Jersey have begun receiving cryptic letters referencing the little girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Shocking allegation: 'Cold-blooded murderer' asked stepdaughter's BF to help dump dead bodies

A surprising case out of Alabama, where a city councilman led police to the body of his wife, who he had reported missing. Now he's facing multiple charges, including manslaughter and abuse of a corpse. Plus, a man in Florida allegedly killed a sleeping couple and then enlisted his stepdaughter's boyfriend to help dump the bodies in a swamp. All three individuals are facing multiple felony charges. Dr. Judy Ho and Nerissa Knight co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 13, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Boating accident or murder by Benadryl? Plus, did Gannon Stauch's stepmom kill him?

Lori Barnes Isenberg claimed her husband, Larry Isenberg, died after falling off their boat. Now, however, she has been charged with first-degree murder in his death. Autopsy results show Larry died from excessive amounts of Benadryl, and Lori is accused of giving it to him. Plus, the case of 11-year-old Colorado boy Gannon Stauch, who was reported missing by his stepmother Letecia on January 27. Now, Letecia has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder. With guest...

Mar 06, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Woman locks boyfriend in suitcase, charged with murder

Missing 15-month-old Tennessee girl Evelyn Boswell was last seen in December, but an Amber Alert was not issued until last week. Evelyn's mom has been arrested for filing false reports. Evelyn's grandma and her grandma's boyfriend were also arrested, all held in the same jail. In Florida, a drunken game of hide-and-seek allegedly led to the death of Jorge Torres Jr., locked in a suitcase and recorded by his girlfriend as he suffocated. She's charged with murder. Defense attorney Alison Triessl c...

Feb 28, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Ex-mayoral candidate arrested for trying to steal newborn; Faye Swetlik update

Former Colorado Springs mayoral candidate Juliette Parker and her 16-year-old daughter were arrested in Tacoma, Washington after allegedly drugging a new mom in a plot to kidnap her infant. Prosecutors say Parker schemed for months posing as a photographer who offered free newborn and maternity shoots through a Facebook group. Plus, an update in the South Carolina case of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik. With guest Sara Azari. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 21, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Woman claiming to be mom of girl killed by adoptive parents calls in; murder on cruise

A woman claiming to be the biological mother of a girl whose skeletal remains were found in her adoptive parents' house calls in. She is pleading to get the girl's remains to lay her to rest. The adoptive parents have been arrested and face child abuse charges. Three other kids have been removed from the home. Plus, a Utah man pleads guilty to killing his wife on a cruise ship while their kids listened. And guest Luis Bolaños discusses the unsolved murder of Ramon Diaz. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Feb 14, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Skeletal remains of missing kid found in attic; Infant missing following murder-suicide

The skeletal remains of a child who went missing in 2017 were found in the attic of her family's home. The girl's parents have been arrested and are facing charges of child abuse, and their three other children have been removed from the home. Plus, a newborn in Florida is missing - police believe his father abducted him after killing the boy's mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A day later, the father was found dead 300 miles away from the scene of the crime. With guest Mike Cavalluzzi....

Feb 07, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Cop Allegedly Froze Autistic Son to Death; Snapchat Sextortionist Targeted Kids

NYPD Cop Michael Valva and his fiancée Angela Pollina are charged with murder in the hypothermia death of his 8-year-old autistic son, who was forced to sleep in an unheated garage in Long Island as a punishment. Plus, a Miami federal judge sentenced Joseph Isaiah Woodson Jr. to 50 years in prison for orchestrating a Snapchat "sextortion" ring that targeted children. With guest Dr. Judy Ho. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 31, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Where is Stephanie Parze? New Jersey woman vanishes, ex-boyfriend dead

Stephanie Parze disappeared after visiting family in October in New Jersey. The next day, her mother found her house empty with all the lights on, her phone in the living room and her car in the driveway. Her ex-boyfriend, a person of interest, was dead three weeks later. In our second case, a South Carolina woman pleads guilty to poisoning her husband with eyedrops, years after shooting him in bed with a crossbow. With guest Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 24, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Fraud suspect accused of killing family, living with bodies; Florida girl records abusive dad

A Connecticut businessman suspected of fraud is arrested in the Orlando community of Celebration, Florida, accused of killing his wife and three kids, and the family dog. A Florida girl takes matters into her own hands and installs a security camera to record her father allegedly abusing her and her dogs. With guest Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 17, 202044 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Idaho couple at large, kids missing, spouses dead; Texas kidnapper caught

A convoluted case out of Idaho has authorities searching for a fugitive married couple and a pair of missing children amid questions about a series of suspicious deaths. And the case of a slain new mom found in a trunk, a faked pregnancy and a kidnapped baby found safe in Texas. With guest Mike Cavalluzzi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 45

'Scarelore,' urban myths and viral misinformation

We discuss “Scarelore” this week, as some urban myths and inaccuracies have been gaining traction and spreading on social media, including warnings against windowless white vans, zip-ties on windshield wipers, and other recent viral cautions online. With guest Loni Coombs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Alabama's 'Cupcake' McKinney case; Legal hijinks in Florida man's murder case

A Florida man accused of murdering his wife is also in trouble for legal shenanigans after allegedly hiding money and failing to hire a lawyer once his public defender was dismissed. An illegal cross-country road race has the winner rethinking his public statements on the caper. And preliminary hearings reveal new details in the child-abduction/murder case of 3-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney in Alabama. With guest Loni Coombs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 14, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Moms' boyfriends: 1 kills kids over cigarettes; 1 dismembered by girlfriend's son

A woman's live-in boyfriend shoots her kids dead after an argument about smoking in the house, the same house where their father committed suicide years earlier. A South Carolina man is sentenced to prison for killing his mother's boyfriend, dismembering him and hiding the body parts underneath her house. And a Chicago woman is charged with shooting a 14-year-old girl after the girl allegedly robbed her with a BB gun on the street. And we discuss "The Irishman." With guests Johnny Dwyer and Ana ...

Dec 06, 201959 minSeason 1Ep. 42

West Virginia wife recorded hiring hit on husband; Nevada love-triangle homicide

We sit down with writer-producer-director Adam Kassen and Williamstown Police Chief Shawn Graham to talk about West Virginia's Deatra "Sunny" Gun-Halley murder-for-hire case, the subject of the new Oxygen episode "Not Your Average Grandma," airing... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 23, 201944 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Discussing directions, real-world effects of online extremism with Andrew Marantz

In this week's bonus podcast, we sit down with author Andrew Marantz to talk about the current state of online discourse, real-world effects of social media manipulation, and his new book “Antisocial: Online Extremists, Techno-Utopians, and the Hijacking of the American Conversation." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 19, 201942 min
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