This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A disguised man enters a Denver bank with a fake name before taking the lives of four unarmed guards and leaving with an estimated $200,000. Authorities identified former police officer James King as the sole suspect, but he was ultimately acquitted by the jury. Did he get away with the city’s deadliest heist, or could the real perpetrator still be out there? Steven Epstein joins host Ana Garcia.
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 487
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Gene Rossi joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the slimming chances of Erik and Lyle Menendez’s resentencing after Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reverses course, leaked evidence that could make a prosecutor a witness in OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney’s murder trial, and testimony of an alleged hit man linking Monica Sementilli to the fatal stabbing ...
Mar 14, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 486
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Years after the execution of Barbara Graham, questions remain about her real involvement in a robbery that turned fatal. Was she the cold-hearted killer prosecutors and the press made her out to be? Or was the struggling woman an easy scapegoat in a shaky case? Marcia Clark joins host Ana Garcia.
Mar 11, 2025•45 min•Ep. 485
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Beth Karas joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the delayed release of ‘Slender Man’ assailant Morgan Geyser as mounting concerns force a judge to rethink her potential institutional departure, the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, and jurors’ deadlocked deliberations in the trial of Jeffrey Ferguson, a former ...
Mar 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 484
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police link an alleged cult called the “Zizians” to the slaying of four people, including landowner Curtis Lind, parents Richard and Rita Zajko, and Border Patrol Agent David Maland. The arrest of Jack Lasota, the suspected cult leader, unveiled what investigators claim is a bi-coastal crime spree tied to the group. Ashleigh Banfield joins host Ana Garcia.
Mar 04, 2025•59 min•Ep. 483
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses potential hurdles for Karen Read’s defense ahead of her retrial, a judge rejecting Timothy Hauschultz’s plea deal in Ethan Haushultz’s death after the boy was abused and buried in the snow, and the manhunt for Yolanda Morodi, the woman accused of killing her fire captain wife over 20 years after she pleaded guilty to killing her husband, James Olejn...
Feb 28, 2025•26 min•Ep. 482
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Feb 26, 2025•11 min
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: When a man guns down millionaire entrepreneur Yesenia Torres in broad daylight outside of a restaurant, surveillance footage unveils an alleged murder-for-hire plot that police say was orchestrated by the victim’s husband Sergio Reveles amid the estranged couple’s contentious divorce. Mike King joins host Ana Garcia.
Feb 25, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 481
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...
Feb 24, 2025•37 min
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Fiset joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss concert pianist Zachary Hughes’ shocking statements justifying his killing of Christina Parcell, A$AP Rocky’s acquittal on all charges in the high-profile case watched closely by Rihanna, and former beauty queen Lindsay Shiver’s re-release from jail as she awaits trial for the alleged murder-for-hire plot against her husban...
Feb 21, 2025•30 min•Ep. 480
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: An argument between socialite Penelope McGee and her politically prominent ex-husband, Andrew Savitz, ended with Savitz dropping dead and McGee charged with manslaughter. McGee was ultimately found not guilty, but that leaves one major question: who should be accountable for the man’s untimely death? Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.
Feb 18, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 479
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Bob Motta joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Megan Boswell’s trial for murder after her baby was found in a trash can and wrapped in tin foil, a state supreme court’s ruling denying Karen Read’s appeal to drop charges ahead of her retrial, and a woman whose fatal overdose was allegedly caused by her boyfriend and her sister. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Jo...
Feb 14, 2025•47 min•Ep. 478
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The escalating crimes of con men Kaushal Niroula and Danny Garcia left a trail of victims in their wake until their final criminal act, the murder of millionaire art dealer Cliff Lambert, exposed their web of deceit. Julie Golden and Kim Kantner of “True Crime News Presents: American Hustlers” join host Ana Garcia.
Feb 11, 2025•37 min•Ep. 477
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dina Doll joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Collin Griffith being acquitted of killing his mother, Catherine Griffith, after charges were dropped for the death of his father, the emotional outburst of Terell “A$SAP Relli” Ephron in the felony assault trial of Rakim “A$AP Rocky” Mayers, and the ongoing legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively as attorneys for...
Feb 07, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 476
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: MIT graduate Qinxuan Pan pleaded guilty to the murder of Yale grad Kevin Jiang, who was gunned down in the street. The killing was motivated by Qinxuan’s secret obsession of Kevin’s fiancé, Zion Perry, who briefly shared a platonic relationship with Qinxuan years before the fatal shooting.
Feb 04, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 475
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses evidence issues that could tank the prosecution’s case against Kouri Richins for the fatal fentanyl poisoning of her husband, Monica Sementilli’s trial for the love triangle murder of celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, and defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger seeking to suppress DNA evidence in the University of Idaho slayings. Tweet your ques...
Jan 31, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 474
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Pharmacist Natalie Cochran is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Michael Cochran, with insulin to conceal a Ponzi scheme that pilfered millions of dollars from victims, including her in-laws. Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia.
Jan 28, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 473
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
