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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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Episodes

Angry ex accused of killing divorce attorney; Billionaire couple slain and bodies staged

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: After a contentious divorce, an attorney was allegedly shot and killed by a client’s ex-husband. Plus, a family offering nearly $35 million in reward money for information leading to the killer of their billionaire parents. Sean Farrow joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 246

Border patrol agent turned serial killer; Griner prisoner swap; Cop’s murder trial – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Christopher Melcher joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the release of Brittney Griner following a prisoner swap, disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s sentence after pleading guilty to defrauding his clients, the Trump Organization’s tax fraud conviction, the trial of former police officer Aaron Dean in the shooting of Atatiana Jefferson, and Juan David Ortiz’s life sente...

Dec 13, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 245

Idaho College student slayings; FedEx driver confesses to abducting and killing 7-year-old girl

This week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A quadruple homicide with no suspects. Weeks after the stabbing of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, more questions remain than answers in the shocking slayings. Plus, the body of a missing 7-year-old girl was found after a delivery driver allegedly confessed to kidnapping and killing the child. Loni Coombs joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 09, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 244

Wagner convicted in Pike County massacre; Masterson case declared a mistrial – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Florina Altshiler joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the conviction of George Wagner IV on all counts, a former border patrol agent on trial for the murder of four sex workers, closing arguments in Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial, and a mistrial for Danny Masterson after the jury was unable to render a unanimous verdict on any of the charges facing the actor. Tw...

Dec 06, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 243

Cop kidnaps teen and murders family; Woman killed on vacation with friends

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A former state trooper accused of catfishing and kidnapping a teenage girl after murdering her mother and grandparents. Plus, a woman allegedly murdered by one of her friends while on vacation in Mexico. Mike King joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 02, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 242

Petito family settlement; Tesla autopilot manslaughter case; Masterson jury deadlocked — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Robert Simon joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the settlement reached by Gabby Petito’s family and the estate of Brian Laundrie, the upcoming vehicular manslaughter trial featuring Tesla’s autopilot component, Elizabeth Holmes’ sentence following her conviction in the Theranos fraud scandal, and the jury returning to deliberations after failing to reach a decision on t...

Nov 29, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 241

The unsolved murder of a wealthy minister and his secret mistress

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: The Jazz Age double murder of a married minister and his choir-singer mistress that has captivated the tabloids for over a century. Joe Pompeo joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 240

Lori Vallow competent to stand trial; Newsom testifies in Harvey Weinstein’s trial – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Renato Mariotti joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the possible criminal charges following the collapse of FTX, Lori Vallow being deemed competent to stand trial, jury deliberations for Danny Masterson, and emotional witness cross-examination in Harvey Weinstein’s ongoing sexual assault trial. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #...

Nov 22, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 239

Velasquez out on bail; New Masterson accuser; Weinstein’s defense takes bold approach – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Gene Rossi joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a judge granting Cain Velasquez bond, an aspiring country singer receiving no jail time after shooting a man suffering from homelessness, a fourth accuser brought to testify in Danny Masterson’s sexual assault trial, and a questionable tactic employed by Weinstein’s defense team. Tweet your questions for future episodes to J...

Nov 15, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 237

Cop convicted of killing son with autism; Teens charged with murdering teacher over bad grade

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: Ex-NYPD cop Michael Valva convicted of second-degree murder after freezing his 8-year-old son to death as a form of punishment. Plus, two students who allegedly planned and carried out the murder of their teacher, all over a bad grade. Alison Triessl joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 235

Mother testifies against son in murder trial; Weinstein accuser relives alleged abuse — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Greg Isaacs joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a mother’s testimony in the Pike County massacre murder trial, an explosive interaction between the sentencing judge and Nikolas Cruz’s defense counsel, and accusers taking the stand in the sexual assault trials of Danny Masterson and Harvey Weinstein. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hash...

Nov 08, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 234

Darrell Brooks convicted; Jury finds Kevin Spacey not liable; Weinstein’s defense — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Fatima Silva joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Darrell Brooks being convicted for the Waukesha Christmas parade attack, the jury’s swift verdict in the sex abuse lawsuit facing Kevin Spacey, witness testimony in Danny Masterson’s trial, and an aggressive approach taken by Harvey Weinstein’s defense against his accusers. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshu...

Nov 01, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 232

The Teen Vampire Cult of Kentucky – True Crime After Dark

Sixteen-year-old Roderick “Rod” Ferrell was convinced he was actually a 500-year-old vampire. In 1996, Rod and four members of his vampire cult went to Florida on a recruiting trip and would never return the same. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 01, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 231

Mother is stabbed in the eyes and left for dead in a burning car but survives to get justice

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A mother who turned a brutal attack into a harrowing tale of survival. After she was assaulted and stabbed in both eyes, the woman escaped a burning vehicle to help police find her attacker and tell her story. Carol Costello joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 230

Paul Flores convicted of Kristin Smart’s murder; New evidence in Weinstein’s trial — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Richard Schoenstein joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Paul Flores’ murder conviction, the suspect in a massacre cross-examining his alleged victims, the role of Scientology in Danny Masterson’s sexual assault case, and evidence that a victim of Harvey Weinstein allegedly reached out to the mogul for advice on handling a public sex scandal. Tweet your questions for futu...

Oct 25, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 229

Presenting Gone South Season 2: The Dixie Mafia

Welcome to Season Two of Gone South, the Edward R. Murrow-Award winning documentary podcast from C13Originals. Starting in the early sixties, a rag-tag confederation of traveling criminals known as The Dixie Mafia terrorized every state from Georgia to Oklahoma. Its hundreds of members, unofficially headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi, specialized in scams, heists and murder. Their ringleader — the estranged son of a prominent Oklahoma politician — was a skilled and charismatic outlaw named Kir...

Oct 24, 20224 min

Dads in road rage gun battle shoot daughters; Bodybuilder suspected of killing, burning ex-wife

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: Fathers acting like children leave two children with gunshot wounds in a road rage incident. Plus, a mother found dismembered in a burn pile on her ex-husband’s property after filing a domestic abuse injunction against him. Alexandra Guio joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 228

Nikolas Cruz sentenced; Weinstein’s trial; Alex Jones’ nearly $1 billion verdict – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Nikolas Cruz being spared the death penalty, the sexual assault trials of Harvey Weinstein and Danny Masterson, and Alex Jones’ verdict in Connecticut for his claims that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . Check out Josh’s blog: http...

Oct 18, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 227

Nurse charged with killing seven babies; Man kidnapped and stabbed on Tinder date

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A neonatal nurse accused of killing seven newborns and attempting to kill 10 more. Plus, a woman charged with luring a man on a dating app before kidnapping him and stabbing him with a kitchen knife. Dr. Kim Davies joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 226

Kim Kardashian’s SEC fines; Brad Pitt abuse allegations; Jury deliberates in Kristin Smart case — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Kirk Nurmi joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Kim Kardashian’s hefty SEC fine for promoting a cryptocurrency, the countersuit leveled by Angelina Jolie against her ex-husband Brad Pitt, ongoing trial delays as the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas parade massacre represents himself, and the closing statements in Paul Flores’ murder trial. Tweet your questions for future...

Oct 11, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 225

Brett Favre’s welfare fraud lawsuit; Murder suspect to act as his own attorney — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Terri Austin joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss possible criminal charges facing Alec Baldwin and others in the “Rust” shooting, the Mississippi welfare fraud scandal, the suspect in a Christmas parade massacre representing himself, and the lawsuit alleging Donald Trump made false claims about his financial status for economic benefit. Tweet your questions for future ep...

Oct 04, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 223

‘Riverdale’ actor who killed mom sentenced to life; 12-year-old girl shoots father in ‘murder pact’

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A former child actor receives a life sentence for the murder of his mother. Plus, two minors allegedly hatch a murder plot to kill their families and even their pets. Robert Corbett joins host Ana Garcia. Catch Ana Garcia in the 20/20 true crime event “The Vanishing Act” Friday night at 9/8c on ABC, and stream on Hulu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 222

Adnan Syed released; Papini sentenced for kidnapping hoax; BDSM image used as evidence – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Neil Rockind joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Adnan Syed’s release after his conviction was overturned, sentencing for Sherri Papini, Alex Jones’ contentious outburst in a Connecticut court, and the use of an explicit photo in the Kristin Smart murder trial. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . Check out Josh’s blog...

Sep 27, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 221

Introducing: Wolves Among Us, Season 1, The Larry Lavin Story

On the surface, there was nothing remarkable about Larry Lavin. He lived in a quiet neighborhood with his wife and family, drove a Volvo, and practiced dentistry in Philadelphia. But, from 1978 to 1984, Dr. Lavin ran one of the largest cocaine enterprises on the entire eastern seaboard. Through the voices and perspectives of law enforcement, drug runners, friends, business associates and Larry Lavin himself, Wolves Among Us, Season One, The Larry Lavin Story, tells the story of Lavin’s dual life...

Sep 26, 20224 min

Unborn baby stolen from mother’s womb; Cardi B pleads guilty after strip club brawl

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast. A woman who couldn’t have children is accused of murdering a pregnant mother and taking her unborn baby. Plus, Cardi B pleads guilty to assault after her suspicion of infidelity led to a strip club brawl. Danielle Iredale joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 220

Pike County massacre testimony; Nikolas Cruz’s defense rests; R. Kelly conviction — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Dina Doll joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss testimony in the murder trial following the Pike County massacre, the additional defamation suit facing Alex Jones in Connecticut, the defense unexpectedly resting its case in Nikolas Cruz’s death penalty hearing, and R. Kelly’s most recent convictions. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hasht...

Sep 20, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 219
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