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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

Author of grief book charged with husband’s murder; Dismembered and scattered woman is identified

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A wife who wrote a children’s book on grief following her husband’s death is now charged with his murder, allegedly over a real estate dispute. Plus, a woman’s dismembered remains are identified after months of searching, leading to her husband’s arrest. Gerald Griggs joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 289

Lori Vallow convicted in kids’ murders; Masterson accuser alleges church intimidation — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Julia Jenaé joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss jury deliberations in Lori Vallow’s murder trial before she was convicted on all counts, allegations of intimidation by the Church of Scientology in Danny Masterson’s second sexual assault trial, and a stepmother sentenced to life for the brutal murder of her 11-year-old stepson. Tweet your questions for future episodes to...

May 16, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 288

Boy beaten, stabbed, and shot by stepmother; Man files suit after dropped charges in wife’s murder

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A stepmother is convicted of beating, stabbing, and shooting her 11-year-old stepson before dumping his body in a suitcase. Plus, a husband who was accused of his wife’s murder files a $15 million lawsuit after the charges against him are dropped. Robert Corbett joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 20231 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 287

DNA allegedly links Lori Vallow to children’s slayings; Ed Sheeran wins lawsuit – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Brian Buckmire joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the first forensic evidence revealed in Lori Vallow’s murder trial, a jury ruling in Ed Sheeran’s favor in a copyright lawsuit, and changes that could affect Danny Masterson’s retrial on three counts of rape. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag ⁠#TCDSidebar⁠ . See omnystudio.com/li...

May 09, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 286

Teacher murdered at drive-thru with son in backseat; 6-year-old strangled and left on mom’s lawn

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: An elementary school teacher shot to death at a Dunkin Donuts drive-thru with her son in the backseat. Plus, a woman accused of strangling her boyfriend’s six-year-old daughter and leaving the body in the front lawn of the child’s mother. Danny Smith joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 05, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 285

Survivor of Idaho slayings fights subpoena; Autopsy of Lori Vallow’s children revealed – 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 a surviving roommate of the University of Idaho slayings fighting a subpoena to appear in Bryan Kohberger’s preliminary hearing, a delayed arraignment for the suspect charged with Bob Lee’s murder, and jurors hearing the cause of death of Lori Vallow’s children as their autopsies are revealed. Tweet your questions f...

May 02, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 284

Woman poisons look-alike with cheesecake to steal identity; Teens beat teacher to death over grade

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A woman is sentenced to 21 years behind bars after attempting to kill her look-alike friend with a poisoned cheesecake and steal her identity. Plus, two teens plead guilty to the fatal beating of their high school teacher after one of the boys received a bad grade. Tracy Tamborra joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 283

Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter charges dropped; Lori Vallow’s son testifies against her – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss prosecutors’ decision to dismiss Alec Baldwin’s charges in the fatal “Rust” shooting, two Iowa teens pleading guilty to murder for the bludgeoning death of their teacher, and the surviving son of Lori Vallow testifying against his mother in her ongoing murder trial. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritt...

Apr 25, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 282

Graphic images shown in Lori Vallow trial; TikTok influencer acquitted of murder – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Kelly Hyman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the reveal of crime scene photos in Lori Vallow’s murder trial, a TikTok star’s acquittal following a deadly conflict with his neighbors, and the role of Scientology evidence in Danny Masterson’s retrial. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . Check out Kelly’s podcast ‘Onc...

Apr 18, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 280

Wrongful Conviction: How a false confession led to a 16-year prison sentence for an innocent teen

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: Jeffrey Descovic was only a teenager when he was coerced into a false confession for the brutal assault and murder of a classmate. After 16 years behind bars, DNA evidence exonerated him and revealed the real killer had taken another victim. Jeffrey Deskovic & Jia Wertz join Ana Garcia. Read the report on Jeffrey’s wrongful conviction: https://www.westchesterda.net/Jeffrey%20Deskovic%20Comm%20Rpt.pdf Check out Jia’s documentary here: https://www.jia...

Apr 14, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 279

Teen’s death near Murdaugh property investigated as murder; Lori Vallow’s trial begins – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Pat Carey joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the exhumation of Stephen Smith’s body following Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction, jury selection in Lori Vallow’s trial, and a fugitive charged with felony murder for the death of a corrections officer who aided in his escape. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . See omny...

Apr 11, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 278

Pregnant Amish woman attacked by husband; Bishops convicted of coercing victim to take back abuser

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: In an exclusive story of survival, a pregnant Amish woman escapes an abusive husband and saves her seven children, but she’s shunned by the church and her community turns against her, siding with her abuser. Plus, in another case, three Amish bishops are convicted of intimidation after trying to force an abused Amish wife to take back her alleged attacker in the name of God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 07, 20231 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 277

Kohberger’s defense receives new evidence; Gwyneth Paltrow ruled not at fault — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Bernarda Villalona joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a court’s decision to reinstate Adnan Syed’s conviction, prosecutors handing over evidence to Bryan Kohberger’s defense, and a jury finding Gwyneth Paltrow not at fault in a $300,000 lawsuit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 04, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 276

Buster Murdaugh denies any role in teen’s death; Lori Vallow avoids death penalty – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Peter Tragos joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Buster Murdaugh publicly stating he was not involved in Stephen Smith’s death, a judge’s ruling to remove the possibility of death penalty for Lori Vallow if she’s convicted, and Sarah Boone’s defense after she was charged with the death of her boyfriend, who suffocated in a suitcase. Tweet your questions for future episod...

Mar 28, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 274

Lori Vallow seeks to avoid death penalty; Prosecutor in ‘Rust’ shooting steps down – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Franz Borghardt joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss pre-trial motions filed by Lori Vallow’s defense, extended deliberations in the murder trial following XXXtentacion’s death, and a special prosecutor in the “Rust” shooting stepping down from the case. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Mar 21, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 272

New evidence in Idaho slayings; Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Jonna Spilbor joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction, the involuntary manslaughter charges facing the parents of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley, and the release of documents detailing items seized by police in the Bryan Kohberger investigation. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSideba...

Mar 14, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 270

The Murdaugh murders: Father of prominent family to serve life for killing wife and son

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: Alex Murdaugh convicted of murdering his wife and son. While the former legal dynasty will spend the rest of his life behind bars, questions remain about additional mysterious deaths and over 99 charges still facing the disgraced lawyer. Phillip Hamilton joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 269

Biden and Trump special counsel investigations; FTX founder can’t stop talking — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Elie Honig joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss polarizing comments made by the jury foreperson in Trump’s Georgia election fraud probe, Merrick Garland’s Senate committee hearing, and statements that could impair Sam Bankman-Fried’s defense. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Mar 07, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 268

Dismembered model’s head found in soup pot; Mother shot, son assaulted, and grandson kidnapped

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A model’s ex-husband and former in-laws are arrested on murder charges after the woman’s dismembered remains are discovered. Plus, a man stands accused of shooting his girlfriend before attacking her son and kidnapping her grandson. Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia. Check out Rich’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/WHERE-MARK-Abduction-Mark-Himebaugh/dp/B09NRD283Y See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 03, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 267

Alex Murdaugh takes the stand; R. Kelly sentence reduced; ‘Rust’ prosecution blunder — TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Marie Pereira joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Alex Murdaugh taking the stand in his own defense, a federal judge’s ruling that will cut 20 years from R. Kelly’s sentence, and prosecutors dropping a gun enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Feb 28, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 266

Prosecution rests in Murdaugh trial; Second conviction for husband in wife’s murder – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Kaufman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the prosecution preparing to rest their case in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial, federal charges facing an officer following the death of Breonna Taylor, and a husband convicted of his wife’s murder for the second time. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCDSidebar . See omnystudio....

Feb 21, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 264

Deadly love triangle involving 2 cops; Mom allegedly killed by business partner

This Week on True Crime Daily The Podcast: A cop is sentenced to life for the love triangle murder of her partner’s mistress. Plus, a missing mother’s business partner is charged with murder after her body is found buried in a shallow grave. Mike King joins host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 20231 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 263

Bomb threat halts murder trial; Father pleads not guilty to driving family off cliff – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Charles Lew joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss an unexpected recess in Alex Murdaugh’s ongoing murder trial, a father charged with attempted murder after driving his family off a cliff, and Lindsay Clancy’s arraignment from a hospital bed after she was charged with strangling her three children. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag...

Feb 14, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 262

Drug dealer convicted in fentanyl deaths; Husband faces murder trial in no body case – TCD Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime Daily The Sidebar Podcast: Beth Karas joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the federal conviction of a drug dealer after three clients died of fentanyl overdoses, the upcoming murder trial facing Larry Millete for the alleged killing of his wife, and the possibility of additional charges being filed following the death of Tyre Nichols. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using...

Feb 07, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 260
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