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True Crime Squad

Kristi Browerwww.truecrimesquad.com
Come join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories, teach you about the legal system, and give you practical ways to help, all with a wicked sense of humor!
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Thomas Creech, JJ Vallow, Melanie Pawlowski

A death warrant has been signed for Thomas Creech, Idaho’s longest serving inmate. Creech was convicted for murdering three people, but has taken credit for upwards of 40 murders. His death penalty conviction is for the 1981 murder of David Dale Jensen. https://www.kivitv.com/news/the-history-of-an-idaho-serial-killer-who-has-been-on-and-off-death-row-for-nearly-43-years?fbclid=IwAR2NJfhaBxt3Gvzy4-1nTMfwfrN5ZG4lBGnJ2HwP-6DXkFWSEqL0Cnsbw_E https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/05/06/they-are-te...

Oct 17, 202346 min

Wednesday Night Case Updates

So many updates! Watch for Ballard, Peck, Craig, Kohberger, Russell, Petito/Laundrie, Greenberg, Alahverdian, McClain, Armstrong, Houck and more!

Oct 12, 20231 hr 5 min

Chad Daybell Status Hearing

Livestream of Chad's status hearing. Scheduling for the jury selection and trial, trial length, cameras in the courtroom and more!

Oct 10, 202347 min

Henry Horton IV and Jon W. Romano, A hard situation in the Villages, Drama at Denny’s

Henry Horton IV has been arrested, thwarting violent attacks on churches, family members, and his high school. Jon W. Romano, a convicted school shooter, has a large TikTok following. Should he be allowed to be an influencer? https://lawandcrime.com/crime/he-needs-help-man-found-with-plans-in-car-to-kill-everyone-in-mass-stabbing-and-shooting-sprees-arrested/ https://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/10/nyregion/student-opens-fire-at-a-high-school-near-albany-hitting-a-teacher.html WTF News- A hard situat...

Oct 10, 202338 min

Shanna Gardener-Fernandez, Rosie Stevenson (Hamblin), Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt

The case of the murdered Microsoft exec and arrest of his ex-wife, Shanna Gardener-Fernandez https://www.foxnews.com/us/parents-jared-bridegan-ex-wife-patently-lying-child-custody-docs-moms-murder-arrest-expert?fbclid=IwAR3ZQfjYoi17gSgV_n7b_NMt3aNUdRp7yi-6KWCAhkh0JmmJ7QZ-byrfiMk https://lawandcrime.com/crime/ex-wife-indicted-for-microsoft-execs-ambush-murder-will-face-death-penalty/?fbclid=IwAR1P2vZjeOj1UShj2gVs3OFNPDOC9GVj-AusUpoLYa1O3zUa1AyujN49cAk https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/02/1...

Oct 09, 202354 min

Wednesday Night Case Updates

Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are following. Watch for Lori Vallow, Richard Allen, Adnan Syed, Craig Ross, Tupac, Crumbleys, Dillan Rounds, Wests, Cody Heron, and Lance Peck.

Oct 05, 20231 hr 9 min

Yolna Lubrin, Philly Bike Mayhem, Deundrea Ford

Yolna Lubrin was found hung in Orlando last week. Her family is asking for a thorough investigation and better communication from the police. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/03/group-rallies-for-answers-after-woman-found-hanging-from-tree-in-west-orlando/ https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/04/family-of-yolna-lubrin-activists-call-on-opd-chief-to-rescind-suicide-finding/ WTF News- Philly Bike Mayhem https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/arrest-made-in-center-city-biker-assault-c...

Oct 04, 202326 min

Charlotte Sena, Disney Wedgie, Man takes a wild ride

***Breaking News*** Shortly after the recording of this episode, it was announced that Charlotte Sena has been found SAFE. The suspect is in custody. So much more to come on that. We don't get happy updates like this very often, and here at the squad, we are overjoyed that she is safe. Nine-year-old Charlotte Sena is missing from Moreau Lake in New York. https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/02/us/charlotte-sena-missing-child-moreau-lake-monday/index.html https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/police-are-se...

Oct 03, 202331 min

The Mississippi Goon Squad, Josh Kruger has been murdered, Gypsy Rose gets parole

The Mississippi Goon Squad has pleaded guilty to a boat load of charges relating to an incident in January when the 6 officers assaulted, tortured and attempted to murder 2 black men who were visiting a white friend. https://news.yahoo.com/mississippi-goon-squad-officers-are-part-of-larger-law-enforcement-problem-experts-say-090013877.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/14/us/mississippi-goon-squad-cops-guilty-plea/index.html https://mississippitoday.org/2023/08/30/rankin-county-goon-squad-could-co...

Oct 02, 202332 min

Wednesday Night Case Updates

So many updates! Morphew, McClain, Montgomery, Schabusiness, Crystal Rogers, Chad Daybell, Rex Heuermann, Kevin Mason and Gerardo Cabanillas.

Sep 28, 202355 min

Wednesday Night Case Updates

Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are following. Watch for Shabusiness, Murdaugh, Duggar, Elijah McClain, Kohberger, Chemirmir, Ruby and Jodi, Richins, Exitus, and so much more!

Sep 21, 20231 hr 6 min

The Ballad of Tim Ballard: What Has Happened and What is Coming

Tim Ballard, formerly of Operation Underground Railroad, has been in the news a lot lately. Investigations, accusations, and what may be coming for this Mormon Folk Hero. Kristi and Katie share the facts and their ex-Mormon perspective. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Ballard https://www.ksl.com/article/50733905/ex-operation-underground-railroad-ceo-tim-ballard-calls-sex-misconduct-allegations-baseless https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5yjq4/tim-ballard-out-as-ceo-at-glenn-beck-backed-nazarene-...

Sep 20, 202338 min

Russell Brand, Delphi Update, Kouri Richens

Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault by 4 different women. We will give you the details. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66838794.amp https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/18/arts/russell-brand-tour-sexual-assault.html https://apnews.com/article/russell-brand-sexual-assault-allegations-6dfa5420aae21da0d0fe2333dd93fb3e True Crime News There has been a huge, mind blowing brief filed in the Delphi case. https://fox59.com/indiana-news/attorneys-for-richard-allen-want-client-moved-to-different-faci...

Sep 18, 202352 min

Case updates

Updates in Cavalcante, Kohberger, Vallow, The Wests, Ellen Greenberg, Stanley Bitsoi, Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, Joran van der Sloot, Yvonne St Cyr and more!

Sep 14, 20231 hr

Carlos Acosta and Andrew Polovin, John Michael Irmer, Tyree Nichols Update

Former DCFS workers Carlos Acosta and Andrew Polovin are in court this week after being charged for negligence in the death of 5 year old AJ Freund in 2019. AJ’s parents have both pled guilty in his murder. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/aj-freund-child-abuse-murder-two-former-dcfs-employees-scheduled-to-go-on-trial-monday?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0Z5DI2MD1sQ9Qdm8Mo0WIDv84jDDg03NaxOvBCqBdhOqC2tPB6DUjH9Vc https://www.chicagotribun...

Sep 13, 202344 min

Ronaldo Ricketts, Danelo Cavalcante, Mason Sisk

Ronaldo Ricketts has been charged with four murders in Jamaica, with more charges on the way, leading people to ask, is Ricketts a serial killer? https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/a-decent-boy/?fbclid=IwAR3ncpEQ9sNYk4kaE8zZmEzQ9Pp6DofFmtMcdnSVI1IFgEKVysixheY2rcA https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20230908/man-charged-killing-homeless-st-james?fbclid=IwAR0_vi1pCNe291Kxh3J6FeLyr_CRmmw07dbOMWzHg7R64QzZ1PsJ3rMpAcY https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/who-was-the-mad-doctor-of-e...

Sep 12, 202333 min

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, an Ex-Mormon Perspective

Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt have been arrested for aggravated child abuse. They are being held with no bond. Kristi and Katie give their perspective on this case as ex-Mormons. https://people.com/ruby-franke-clips-circulate-withholding-food-beds-7967280 https://people.com/ruby-franke-everything-to-know-influencer-mom-accused-child-abuse-7965307 https://www.connexionsclassroom.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moms_of_truth/ *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Faceboo...

Sep 11, 202349 min

Case Updates

Katie and Kristi update many cases that they are following. Look for updates in Murdaugh, Kohberger, Cavalcante, Lester, Murdaugh, Alaverdian, BTK, Huerman, Laundrie and so much more!

Sep 07, 20231 hr 7 min

Lori Vallow Daybell Files An Appeal

Lori Vallow Daybell has filed an appeal. We break it down and give you our perspective. https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/isc.coi/CR22-21-1624/083123-Notice-of-Appeal.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3y_tK_jlAsOPpdVGjGOfI36SKWTGKVbr1oKKzTVgDCHKF63Ii0I8tAz2Q https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/09/lori-vallow-daybell-files-notice-of-appeal-in-murder-case/ *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.tru...

Sep 06, 202343 min

Case Updates

Updates in Kohberger, Ryan Palmeter, Oklahoma Football Game Shooting, Sherri Papini, Shooting at White Sox Game, Alex Murdaugh, Buster Murdaugh, Kori Richens, Billy Wagner, Proud Boys, Chad Daybell and more!

Aug 31, 202351 min

Paul Adams and the Mormon Church, Xuming Li has been charged for injecting chemical agents into his neighbors apartment, Patrick Gilham killed Roxanne Wood

Paul Adams reported to his Mormon Bishop that he was molesting his daughter in 2010. The story that unfolds from this event will make you sick and angry. The Mormon Church protects pedophiles and not children. https://www.firstpost.com/world/us-arizona-court-upholds-clergy-privilege-in-mormon-child-abuse-case-12441692.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/paul-adams-ap-mormon-new-zealand-arizona-b2250383.html https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/08/04/mormon-church-sexual-ab...

Aug 29, 202338 min

Ryan Palmeter, Homer Lee Jackson III, Shooting at football game

Ryan Palmeter is the Jacksonville shooter https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/m-no-hero-says-campus-officer-confronted-shooter-hbcu-rcna102188 https://heavy.com/news/ryan-palmeter-video/ https://apnews.com/article/deadly-shooting-florida-store-race-bd2bf9591f40903a923dbd8a46d8fb97 WTF News- Homer Lee Jackson III https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/portland-serial-killer-dies-at-home-after-sentence-of-just-probation Crime News Update- Shooting at football game https://people.com/16-year-old-dead-4-...

Aug 29, 202335 min

Case Updates

Updates in Kohberger, BTK, LISK/Gilgo Beach, Dick Harpootlian, Letby, Robertson, Sarah Boone, Madlina Kojakari and much more!

Aug 24, 202356 min

Fake Trafficking Posts, Patricia Batts, Martha Crouch, Dunning Kruger, Sheriff Coody, Mark Gonzales

True Crime Roundup WTF News-Fake Sex Trafficking Post https://www.eastidahonews.com/2023/08/that-post-youve-seen-about-sex-traffickers-abducting-kids-from-walmart-officials-say-its-a-hoax/ Crime News Update- Patricia Batts Sentenced https://lawandcrime.com/crime/grandmother-sentenced-for-creating-war-zone-environment-in-which-12-year-old-boy-was-beaten-to-death/?fbclid=IwAR1CzwRQAyVkZRJjW-GjMZ-07DIY59BDSvPMOyA1p8EBlfdGDUWbfrCDwRI https://www.crimeonline.com/2022/03/07/youre-a-nothing-a-nobody-th...

Aug 23, 202345 min

Pike County Massacre update, Where is Angel Overstreet?, Laurie Carleton was murdered

Billy Wagner is the last suspect in the Pike County Massacre to go to trial. He has a new judge and is trying to get his case moved to a new jurisdiction. Billy’s mother, Fredericka Wagner, is facing a wrongful death lawsuit in the case that jeopardizes her farm. https://www.fox19.com/2023/08/10/pike-county-massacre-hearing-held-wrongful-death-lawsuit-filed-by-victims-families/ https://www.fox19.com/2023/03/15/pike-county-massacre-billy-wagner-returns-court-with-new-judge/ https://www.fox19.com/...

Aug 21, 202336 min

Case Updates

Kristi and Katie update Vallow, Kohberger, Heuermann, Driver, Crumbley, Guillem, and more!

Aug 17, 20231 hr

Adoption Rehoming, Bring Chanel Home, Sextortion Arrests

Adoption rehoming or “2nd Chance Adoption” is a crisis in the US right now. This is legal child trafficking, and so damaging to children. Please educate yourself about this problem and how your state is fighting it. It’s time to get involved. https://www.childwelfare.gov/news-events/adoptiontriad/editions/aug2019/ https://wiaa.org/2nd-chance-adoption/?fbclid=IwAR3xgTlBVWAICheimpC4lr1lqfTyIEK4zeV7ILlUq9cNeBxbxvtqShYT8U8 https://m.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063808494554 MMIW Bring Chanel Home...

Aug 16, 202352 min

Allen Todd May, O’Shae Sibley, Sex Trafficking Thwarted

Allen Todd May has been arrested in Florida after 5 years on the run. May escaped from a federal prison in Colorado in 2018. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/04/fugitive-found-in-florida-after-colorado-prison-escape/70527574007/?fbclid=IwAR3ZzU8kDYbmssOZ329OXOQUOqHvCS8fxuM8lmrbstYFH1cqBxixKBpEtXE https://apnews.com/article/colorado-prison-fugitive-captured-lavish-lifestyle-florida-311d61e4228bffcea41e35587540ef00?fbclid=IwAR3XW5O485N4Lj-OlGl5w5DLCZOHg--cv-sKgTkQGtTTBRQHzgfynLpa...

Aug 14, 202338 min

Case Updates

Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are covering. Watch for updates in Craig Robertson, Jessica Mast, Oakley Carlson, Alex Murdaugh, Rex Heuermann, Kohberger, Lori Vallow, Troy Driver, Josh Duggar, and Adam Montgomery.

Aug 10, 20231 hr 7 min

Facial Recognition gets it wrong, Derek Porter, Melody Johnson

Did you know that facial recognition software has a racial bias? Well, it does. We will tell you about a case where a woman was arrested for a crime she did not commit. Our challenge to you is to find out how law enforcement is using facial recognition software in your state. https://people.com/pregnant-woman-falsely-accused-carjacking-facial-recognition-technology-7571184 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/police-facial-recognition-technology-cant-tell-black-people-apart/ https://sitn.h...

Aug 09, 202332 min
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