A new podcast series about a pair of con men whose escalating crimes of greed left a trail of victims in their wake. The show follows the stories of Kaushal Niroula, Danny Garcia, and the victims whose bank accounts they drained and lives they upended. The two men masqueraded as real estate moguls, art dealers, bankers, and even royalty as their web of manipulation crossed academia, immigration, and finance. They scammed anyone they could — including each other — until they committed the one cri...
Jan 24, 2025•2 min
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 Natalie Cochran’s murder trial after she pleaded guilty to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, A$AP Rocky’s decision to decline a plea deal in favor of taking his chances with a jury, and a woman conned out of $850,000 by scammers posing as Brad Pitt. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the ha...
Jan 24, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 472
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A woman’s sanity remains in question after her conviction for the brutal murder of her mother. While jurors found Sydney Powell guilty of the beating and fatal stabbing of her mom, Brenda Powell, an appeals court overturned the verdict, ruling that Sydney’s right to a fair trial was violated in the presentation of her insanity defense. Dr. Gail Saltz joins host Ana Garcia.
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 468
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Misty Marris joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Jason Chen seeking a lesser charge in his murder trial for the killing of his girlfriend Jasmine Pace, a judge denying Erin Strotman, the nurse accused of breaking a baby's bones, bond for her own safety after she received death threats, and a controversial decision allowing a dog bite expert to testify in Karen Read’s retr...
Jan 17, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 467
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After a teen vanished from her home, father Frank Gervasi began a heroic search for his missing daughter, even breaking into a boat to rescue her from the alleged kidnapper. Following the girl’s safe return, police arrested her suspected captor, and they now believe that the teen’s abduction may have been part of a sex trafficking operation. Phillip Hamilton joins host Ana Garcia.
Jan 14, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 466
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the sentencing of Angela Wagner and her son Edward “Jake” Wagner for the fatal custody battle that killed eight members of the Rhoden family, shocking allegations made against Fox Sports commentator Skip Bayless in a new lawsuit leveled by Noushin Faraji, and wannabe Hollywood producer David Pearce’s murder charges after the f...
Jan 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 465
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Over 200 woman and minors have accused Oregon OB/GYN Dr. David Farley of sexual misconduct, alleging he assaulted and touched them inappropriately during appointments. In this exclusive interview, victims Katie Medley, Lisa Pratt, Nicole Snow, and Sarah Adams recount their experiences with Dr. Farley. Representing the victims, attorney Courtney Thom addresses the miscarriage of justice in the lack of criminal charges brought against Dr. Farley, but she o...
Jan 07, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 460
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter examines the case of Crosley Green, a man who was sentenced to death for the murder of Chip Flynn despite a complete lack of physical evidence and doubts from investigators. After a decades-long legal battle, Green’s conviction was overturned, finally allowing him freedom. It was short-lived, however, because the decision was reversed, and he was sent back behind bars.
Jan 03, 2025•21 min•Ep. 459
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A bail recovery agent charged with murder after an exchange of gunfire with a fugitive. While prosecutors initially called it a homicide, security footage proved the agent acted in self-defense. Charles and Jessica Price join Luis Bolaños and host Ana Garcia.
Dec 31, 2024•41 min•Ep. 458
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases of the year. He gives his thoughts on the prosecution of Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for the on-set shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins, Karen Read’s upcoming retrial in the death of her Boston Police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe (8:14), Ashley Benefield’s conviction for manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her husband Doug Benefield (13:53), the conspiracy theories surrounding Rich...
Dec 27, 2024•31 min•Ep. 457
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: American serial killer Rodney Alcala, who was also known as the “Dating Game Killer,” weaponized his intelligence and charm to commit unspeakable acts on his victims. Years after his death, some investigators believe he may have been responsible for over 100 deaths. Matt Murphy joins host Ana Garcia. Check out Matt’s memoir, “The Book of Murder” here: https://a.co/d/1vAaP19
Dec 24, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 456
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jonna Spilbor joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the sex trafficking charges against luxury real estate star twins Alon and Oren Alexander, shop owner Taz Zarka fatally stabbing a customer he believed stole a beverage, and Nima Momeni’s conviction for the murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNS...
Dec 20, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 455
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police announced they arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, raising a slew of questions about the unlikely shooter’s motives.
Dec 17, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 454
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Melanie Little joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the trial of Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. for allegedly killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee to hide their same-sex relationship, a lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of assaulting a teen with Sean “Diddy” Combs, and suspected shooter Luigi Mangione fighting extradition in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Tweet your questio...
Dec 13, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 453
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A man nearing trial for his wife’s poisoning death is now facing additional charges after disturbing allegations of his attempts to meddle in the case from behind bars. Joshua Ritter joins host Ana Garcia.
Dec 10, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 452
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Lara Yeretsian joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Brittany Patterson’s arrest after her son took an unaccompanied walk, Karen Read’s retrial for the death of her police officer boyfriend, and the mother of the Oxford school shooter seeking to overturn her conviction, claiming she didn’t receive a fair trial. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using...
Dec 06, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 451
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A look inside the covert operations happening across the country to infiltrate criminal organizations and keep communities safe. Lou Valoze joins host Ana Garcia to discuss ID’s docuseries “Operation Undercover.” Check out all-new episodes of “Operation Undercover” on Tuesdays at 10/9C on ID and streaming on Max. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/operation-undercover-investigation-discovery-atve-us...
Dec 03, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 450
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter investigates the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez by breaking down the brothers’ first and second trials, appellate issues, and potential roadblocks to the pair gaining freedom. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar .
Nov 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 449
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police have announced a suspect in Mercedes Vega’s death after her brutalized body was found in a burning car. Natalie Whittingham Burrell joins host Ana Garcia.
Nov 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 448
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Chris Lomax joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the conviction of Jose Ibarra for the murder of Laken Riley, the trial of Marine veteran Daniel Penny in the subway death of Jordan Neely, and the arrest of Brad Simpson for allegedly killing his wife Suzanne Simpson after the mom of four went missing. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hasht...
Nov 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 447
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: New evidence reveals the plot behind PnB Rock’s murder and how his fiancée, who was escorted away from him in his final moments, got blamed by the public for his death.
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 446
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Richard Allen’s conviction for the murder Abigail Williams and Liberty German, a babysitter on trial for allegedly giving an infant a lethal dose of Benadryl to make her go to sleep, and a judge denying Diddy’s gag order request as the rap mogul makes another attempt at gaining bond. Tweet your questions for future episode...
Nov 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 445
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: An 11-year-old who survived the slayings of her parents and siblings claims her 15-year-old brother shot the Humiston family members to death. Tracy Tamborra joins host Ana Garcia.
Nov 12, 2024•53 min•Ep. 444
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Philip Dubé joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Young Thug’s plea deal in Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial, a pastor raided by the FBI months after he was cleared as a suspect in his wife’s death, and a father who allegedly poisoned his own daughter in a cover-up to conceal the fatal poisoning of the girl’s mother. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshu...
Nov 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 443
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Owen Skyler Shover allegedly killed his classmate and former friend, Aranda Briones, and disposed of her body as payback for an incident that got them both expelled. Plus, a pet squirrel and media sensation seized and euthanized by New York state officials. Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.
Nov 05, 2024•50 min•Ep. 442
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: host Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the self-defense strategy employed by a man charged with stabbing tech millionaire Bob Lee, Lori Vallow’s bid to act as her own lawyer for her upcoming trial, and the ongoing investigation after a professional hockey player’s neck was fatally cut with an ice skate.
Nov 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 441
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A teenager murdered by her mother’s boyfriend after the high school cheerleader warned her mom and older sister about the man’s strange behavior. Dr. Nicky Jackson joins host Ana Garcia.
Oct 29, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 436
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rich Schoenstein joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Sarah Boone’s testimony in her suitcase murder trial, former Marine Daniel Penny charged with killing a Michael Jackson impersonator by putting him in a chokehold on the subway, and the father of alleged school shooter Colt Gray facing the most serious charges ever leveled against a parent for the alleged actions of the...
Oct 25, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 435
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A custody disagreement turns deadly when an estranged wife fatally poisons the father of her children with the help of her mother and the woman’s new lover. Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia.
Oct 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 434
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matthew Tympanick joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the arrest of Torilena Fields for allegedly killing and dismembering her mother before cooking some of the body parts, Leilani Simon standing trial for the death of her son after the toddler’s body was found in the trash, and the two adult children of Melody Farris testifying against their mother as she faces charges f...
Oct 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 433
