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True Crime Tonight

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If you eat, sleep, and breathe true crime, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT is serving up your nightly fix. Five nights a week, KT STUDIOS & iHEART RADIO invite listeners to pull up a seat for an unfiltered look at the biggest cases making headlines, celebrity scandals, and the trials everyone is watching. With a mix of expert analysis, hot takes, and listener call-ins, TRUE CRIME TONIGHT goes beyond the headlines to uncover the twists, turns, and unanswered questions that keep us all obsessed—because, at TRUE CRIME TONIGHT, there’s a seat for everyone. Whether breaking down crime scene forensics, scrutinizing serial killers, or debating the most binge-worthy true crime docs, True Crime Tonight is the fresh, fast-paced, and slightly addictive home for true crime lovers. 

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Episodes

Kohberger Gag Order Dropped by Judge, Menendez Brothers Breakthrough, and Decker Hunt Escalates

Emmy and DuPont-Columbia Award-winning journalist Robert Rand discusses the recent significant courtroom win in the Menendez Brothers case. Rand has covered the case since the day after José and Kitty Menendez were killed and continues to follow the story daily. Day three began in the trial of James Craig — the Aurora, Colorado dentist accused of poisoning his wife. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 18, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Behind the Redactions: Epstein’s Edits and UnitedHealth’s Power, Plus Justice for American Idol’s Robin Kaye and Musician Thomas DeLuca

Emmy Award–winning legal analyst and former trial attorney Michel Bryant , known for his sharp courtroom insight, joins the show to talk all things Epstein and Aidan Kearney, a.k.a. “Turtleboy.” You've seen his expert commentary on Law & Crime , Court TV , and his current streaming show, Justice Served TV . Michel has extensively covered both of Karen Read’s trials and the ongoing Turtleboy legal saga. Listener talkbacks take over the night as they are officially named part of the True Crime...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 34

New England on Edge: Sunny Stewart Murder Investigated as Homicide; Sarah Grace Patrick Faces Murder Charges; Aidan ‘Turtleboy’ Kearney Back in Court

A paddleboarder vanishes on a quiet Maine pond—48-year-old Sunny Stewart’s death is ruled a homicide, but answers remain scarce. A listener question about Epstein sends the team down a rabbit hole. Plus: Karen Read, freshly acquitted, lands a book deal and TV rights. What’s real, what’s spin, and what’s coming next? Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Uncovering Epstein: Island, Autopsy, and the Missing Minute

Award-winning director, showrunner, executive producer, and media creator with over 25 years of experience, Lisa Bryant stops by to unpack all things Epstein. Lisa directed and executive produced Netflix’s acclaimed 2020 docuseries Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich , which earned her a Critics Choice Award, and followed it with the 2022 feature documentary Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich . Forensic expert and host of Body Bags , Joseph Scott Morgan , joins to break down the autopsy and forensic detail...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 31

What’s Missing in Idaho: DNA, the Home, and the Killer’s Weapon; Plus, Honoring the Legacy of Sade Robinson

Sheena Scarbrough , mother of Sade Robinson, has become a powerhouse for change through Sade's Voice Foundation. Visit sadesvoicefoundation.com for more information, updates, and donation details. Follow Sheena on Instagram: @sheenascarbrough . Forensic expert and Body Bags host Joseph Scott Morgan dissects the forensics in the Idaho College Murders case following Bryan Kohberger’s recent guilty plea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 11, 20251 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Sarah Grace Patrick Turns Herself In for Double Homicide, While Marsha P. Johnson’s Tragic Death Still Demands Justice

The team unpacks Barry Morphew’s secretive and complex life in Arizona as “Bruce” and “Lee.” “Tiger King” star Doc Antle was sentenced to a year in federal prison for animal trafficking and money laundering, closing a wild chapter in the saga. A talkback on “grooming” sends everyone into a spiral. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 20251 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 29

“I Have Killed For You”: The Shocking Murder of Bonnie Woodward, OceanGate’s Titan Submersible, and the Case Against Matthew Farwell — What Really Happened in Canton?

Jimmy Hoffa mystery potentially solved 50 years later — tickets starting at $30 USD to attend the event. Host Stephanie discusses TSA nightmares and how Global Entry members are being spied on daily. Scott Ruskan, a coast guard rescue swimmer, was deployed to Camp Mystic in Texas amidst flooding near the Guadalupe River. He described it as one of the most difficult flying conditions he’s faced. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 09, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Travis Decker Spotted in Idaho, Operation Dragon Eye, and DOJ Shuts Down Epstein Claims: 'There Is No Client List'

Operation Dragon Eye was led by an impressive 20 agencies on a mission to rescue 60 “critically missing” Florida children. There is a disturbing possible link between infamous incel and mass murderer Elliot Rodger and Idaho student killer Bryan Kohberger. A listener call-in sparks Epstein “client list” conversations — where is this “list?” Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 08, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 27

When Misogyny Becomes Manifesto: Ohad Fisherman’s Trial, Allegations Against the Alexander Brothers, and the Infamous Elliot Rodger

Investigating incels — the rising ideology that inspired Bryan Kohberger. In 2014, Elliot Rodger carried out a deadly rampage in Isla Vista. His manifesto became a blueprint for the incel movement and online misogyny. Also, charged in Romania and the UK, Andrew and Tristan Tate now face a fresh probe by Florida’s attorney general. A talkback sparks red pill / blue pill controversy. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 07, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Alternate Juror in Diddy Trial Speaks Out — 300 Pages of Notes Later; Live in the Courtroom with Bryan Kohberger — Hardly a Blink in Sight

Journalist and host Angenette Levy stops by to discuss her experience in the courtroom during Bryan Kohberger’s change-of-plea hearing. Angenette has covered numerous high-profile criminal cases in both state and federal courts throughout her career, including the trials of disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh, Kyle Rittenhouse, the defamation trial of Amber Heard and Johnny Depp, and most recently, the case against Bryan Kohberger. She also hosts Crime Fix with Angenette Levy for Law&a...

Jul 04, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 25

VERDICT in Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial and Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty to the Murder of 4 University of Idaho Students

After approximately 12 to 13 hours of deliberation over the course of three days, jurors have reached a final verdict in the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Former homicide prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino returns to discuss the breaking change-of-plea hearing that took place today. Ferentino is now a national legal analyst, true crime expert, host of the podcast True Crime Boss , and co-host of the YouTube series Primetime Crime . Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Jul 03, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Jurors Deadlocked on One Charge in Diddy Trial, Idaho Firefighter Ambush Suspect Identified, and Kohberger’s Bombshell Court Move

A federal judge has delayed a hearing for Vance Boelter, the accused Minnesota shooter, after Boelter claimed he had been unable to sleep for 12 days due to harsh jail conditions. Lawyer and author Matthew Russell Lee stops by to share jaw-dropping information in the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs — a trial he has attended in person since day one. He shares a firsthand account of Diddy's reaction upon hearing the news. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Jul 02, 20251 hr 20 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Bryan Kohberger Agrees to Plead GUILTY, and More Jury Trouble in Diddy Trial – The Fate of Juror No. 25

BREAKING: Bryan Kohberger, the suspect accused of murdering Idaho college students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, has agreed to plead guilty. Former homicide prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino joins to break down what Wednesday's hearing could look like. Hours into deliberations, the jury foreperson passed a note to the judge regarding a "concern" about Juror No. 25 not following Your Honor's instructions. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Jul 01, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Sniper Strike in Idaho, Gilgo Beach Murders Discovery, and the Forensic Hunt for a Killer

Forensic expert and host of Body Bags , Joseph Scott Morgan , joins to break down the crime scenes of the Gilgo Beach Murders (LISK) and the case of Barry Morphew, the man indicted for the second time for the alleged murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. Closing arguments wrap up in the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs, where jury deliberations could begin as soon as Monday. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 30, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 21

New Trial Date Set in Bryan Kohberger Case, Closing Arguments Begin in Diddy's RICO Trial, and the 2021 Moab Tragedy — Newlyweds Killed While Camping

New York Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Catharine Park — the creative force behind hit true crime content, including Netflix’s Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes , Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes , and Peacock’s The Pike County Murders: A Family Massacre — stops by to discuss the upcoming documentary The Idaho Student Murders , airing this summer on Peacock. Baudi unpacks new trial dates in the Idaho murders case and an update on the alleged altern...

Jun 27, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Mystery Donor Could Free Madeleine McCann Suspect, Diddy's Charge Conference, and Remembering DJ Broadus: The Fight for Justice

Is There a Chance Diddy Walks? Former homicide prosecutor Jarrett Ferentino returns to break down today’s charging conference in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ferentino is now a national legal analyst, true crime expert, host of the podcast True Crime Boss , and co-host of the YouTube series Primetime Crime . Journalist and executive producer of The Opportunist Podcast , Conor Powell , also joins the show to discuss new potential witnesses in the trial against Bryan Kohberger. Tune in for all...

Jun 26, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Travis Decker’s Trail Grows Cold, Matthew Shepard’s Legacy Echoes, and Diddy’s Trial Nears Its End — Live From the Courtroom

A Washington man connected to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing has died in federal custody. Lawyer and author Matthew Russell Lee stops by to discuss the latest developments in the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs — a trial he has attended in person since day one. Matthew has reported on in-person cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York for Inner City Press. Tune in for all the details. Remembering Matthew Shepard - The Trevor Project is a 24/7 crisis suppo...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Diddy Trial Nears Close as Government Rests, Defense Plans to Call No Witnesses — Where Are the Celebrities? O’Shae Sibley Remembered

28-year-old professional dancer and choreographer O’Shae Sibley was stabbed and killed while voguing to Beyoncé's music in New York City on July 29, 2023. Philadanco!, his former dance company, has launched a memorial fund in his name. A call-in sparks celebrity questions in the trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 17

87 Disturbing Details: Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer’s File Lists Cat Litter, Dump Sites, and Body Prep — Barry Morphew Reindicted in Colorado Cold Case

Forensic expert and Body Bags host Joseph Scott Morgan joins to dissect the chilling crime scenes in the Idaho College Murders — and unpacks the disturbing Microsoft Word document uncovered in the Gilgo Beach (LISK) investigation. Meanwhile, Baudi dives into the dramatic reindictment of Barry Morphew, once accused of murdering his wife before charges were dropped for lack of evidence. Now, he's back in the spotlight after a stunning new discovery. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 16

What Kohberger’s Hearing Could Mean for the Trial Ahead; Heuermann DNA Fight Could Push Trial to 2026 — Plus, a Juneteenth Conversation on Justice

Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin from NewsNation stops by to break down major headline cases he's covered on the ground. His reporting on stories like Bryan Kohberger and Gabby Petito has been relentless, sharp, and human-centered—making him one of the most trusted voices in true crime today. Also joining the show is Dr. Yohuru Williams , director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He shares insight into key legal cases and how we ...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 15

VERDICT in Karen Read Retrial, Kohberger Trial Eyes August Start, and Break-In at Slain Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman’s Home Under Investigation

After 22 hours over 4 days, a verdict has been reached in the retrial of Karen Read. Baudi shares an update on the Travis Decker case. Former homicide prosecutor and veteran trial attorney Jarrett Ferentino joins the show to break down key details in the cases of Karen Read, Bryan Kohberger, and Sean "Diddy" Combs. Ferentino is now a national legal analyst, true crime expert, host of the podcast True Crime Boss , and co-host of the YouTube series Primetime Crime . Tune in for all the details. Se...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Alleged DoorDash Driver Footage Surfaces in Kohberger Case, Matthew Perry Doctor to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Charges, and DNA Ruling Looms for Heuermann

Jurors completed their second full day of deliberations in the retrial of Karen Read, raising questions that appear favorable to the defense, according to legal analysts. Listener call-ins are sparking debates over every detail of the case. The DOJ revealed that Dr. Salvador Plasencia, one of two doctors charged in connection with Matthew Perry's ketamine-related death, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of ketamine distribution. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Juror Dismissed in Diddy Trial, Alexander Brothers Face Federal Charges, and the Pike County Murders Unfold — What’s Going On with "Billy" Wagner?

Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in the Minnesota lawmakers shooting, allegedly had firearms and notebooks containing a list of 45 elected officials in his car. Seasoned criminal defense attorney Thomas M. Bell , who has tried nearly 70 major cases in his career, joins us to explain jury deliberations and the often-confusing verdict language in these upcoming high-profile trials. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 17, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Vance Boelter Captured After Political Attack in Minnesota, Forensic Breakdown in Kohberger's Case, and the Palm Springs Bombing Manifesto

Joseph Scott Morgan , forensic scientist and host of the gripping hit podcast Body Bags , weighs in on all the forensic details in this year’s upcoming trials — from theories to flaws. Jury deliberations began last Friday afternoon in the retrial of Karen Read. Bryan Kohberger and Rex Heuermann are both expected in court this week for major updates that could alter the course of their trials. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 16, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Live from the Courtroom with Diddy, Weinstein Trial Declared a Mistrial, and Lori Vallow Found Guilty — for the Third Time

Closing arguments are expected to begin tomorrow in the retrial of Karen Read. Sade Robinson’s mother, Sheena Scarbrough, has launched the Sade’s Voice Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those in need. Lawyer and author Matthew Russell Lee has been covering Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial since the very beginning and joins us to discuss up-to-date news on the case. Matthew has reported on in-person cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New ...

Jun 13, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Bryan Kohberger Faces Objection, Crypto Kidnappers Plead Not Guilty — and Danny Rolling Haunts ‘Scream’ Origins

Pop culture crime expert Doron Ofir stops by to break down how a 1990 murder spree in Florida became the blueprint for Scream . The defense in Karen Read’s retrial has rested, and the case could go to a jury by Friday. Also, talkbacks from the iHeartRadio app revisit past cases with burning questions. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 9

A 13th Body Fuels Serial Killer Fears in New England, Menendez Brothers Could Change Sentencing Laws, and Inside the Zizians — Cult or Code?

Over the next four days, four inmates in four states are scheduled to be executed. Travis Decker, wanted for his daughters’ murders, was reportedly spotted in The Enchantments earlier today. Emmy and DuPont-Columbia Award-winning journalist Robert Rand discusses the Menendez Brothers. Rand has covered the case since the day after Jose and Kitty Menendez were killed and continues to follow the story daily. Veteran true crime executive producer, director, and writer Brian Knappmiller also joins to...

Jun 11, 20251 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Bryana "Bana" Bongolan Accused of Lying Under Oath — Defense Demands Mistrial, Justin Baldoni’s $650M Lawsuit Tossed, and Travis Decker Search Turns Federal

Karen Read’s defense spent time with several witnesses to support their theory that Read did not hit John O’Keefe with her SUV. Baudi unpacks Luigi Mangione’s manifesto and the alleged “thought process” of the 27-year-old — along with one of the most infamous manifestos of all time. Spotlight on Christine Walters (23) and Jeremy Jourdain (17), because someone, somewhere, is still waiting. Tune in for all the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jun 10, 20251 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Defense Calls Familiar Faces in Idaho Murder Case, Karen Read Ready to Rest, and Gilgo Beach Uncovered: Rex Heuermann’s Alleged Crimes

Three Cases, One Dark Week: Gilgo, Idaho, and the Trial Turning Heads in Massachusetts. Cori Abraham, Head of Unscripted at Versant, shares the development process and inside scoop on The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets — a three-part docuseries premiering on Peacock this Tuesday, June 10. Robert Banfelder, author of The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case: Does Rex Heuermann Reign King of Murder and Mayhem? , also joins the show to discuss his inspiration and revelations behind the book. Tune i...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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