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True Crime Weekly Podcast

This is a podcast where I will bring you stories of true crime on murders, infamous cases and unsolved mysteries. True Crime weekly covers a new case each week bringing you real life horror stories. We will dig into murders, massacres, infamous cases, serial killers and unsolved mysteries. Stories of the most disturbing, controversial, and heartbreaking true crime cases told by your host Alina Trujillo. The storytelling is straightforward and to the point with no confusing sidebars.
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The Murder of Laci Peterson

Christmas Eve 2002 Laci was eight months pregnant when she disappeared from her Modesto home. Laci’s body was found in April 2003 in the San Francisco Bay. Scott Peterson claimed that Laci was killed as she walked their dog after he left to go on a solo fishing trip on the morning of Christmas Eve. This is the story of Laci Peterson.

Feb 01, 202139 minEp. 53

The Jonestown Massacre

On November 18, 1978 more than 900 members of an American cult named the Peoples Temple died in a mass suicide/murder under the direction of their leader Jim Jones. This is the story of the Jonestown Massacre.

Jan 25, 202135 minEp. 52

The Double Murder Suicide of Chris Benoit

This week I am going to tell you about a tragedy that remains one of the darkest moments in American Pro Wrestling history, this is the double murder suicide of Chris Benoit.

Jan 18, 202136 minEp. 51

The Murder of Bobby Jo Stinnett

Bobbie Jo Stinnett was 23 years old when she and her husband were expecting their first child. Unfortunately Bobbie Jo wouldn’t live to give birth, on December 16, 2004 Bobbie Jo invited 36 year old Lisa Marie Montgomery into her home where Lisa would then strangle Bobbie Jo and steal her unborn child from the womb. This is the story of the murder of Bobby Jo Stinnett.

Jan 10, 202128 minEp. 50

Heaven's Gate Mass Suicide Part 2

Heaven’s gate was a UFO religious cult based in San Diego. It was founded by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles. On March 26th, 1997, deputies of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department discovered the bodies of 39 members of the group. This is the story of Heaven’s Gate.

Jan 04, 202144 minEp. 49

Heaven's Gate Mass Suicide Part 1

Heaven’s gate was a UFO religious cult based in San Diego. It was founded by Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles. On March 26th, 1997, deputies of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department discovered the bodies of 39 members of the group. This is the story of Heaven’s Gate.

Dec 28, 202031 minEp. 48

The Murder of Phil Hartman

On the night of May 27, 1998, Brynn Hartman returned home from dinner with friends and she and Phil Hartman had a heated argument. Phil eventually withdrew from the argument and went to bed. Brynn, under the influence of drugs and alcohol, shot her sleeping husband three times, this is the story of the murder of Phil Hartman.

Dec 21, 202041 minEp. 47

The Murder of Wrestling Star Bruiser Brody

Frank Goodish, was known and feared in the world of wrestling and throughout the 80’s. Frank cut through every major US territory and was a huge draw as a singles star and tag team attraction in Japan but all that came to an abrupt end when Frank was stabbed to death. This is the story of Frank Goodish aka Bruiser Brody.

Dec 14, 202045 minEp. 46

Cold Case Solved 25 Years Later Christine Munro

On June 24, 1995 a 37-year-old nurse and mother of four, Christine Munro was attacked while jogging on the south side of the Sacramento River Trail. At that time, Redding Police Department investigators spent hundreds of hours collecting evidence and interviewing dozens upon dozens of witnesses and potential suspects, however, the case went cold. This is the story of Christine Munro.

Dec 07, 202015 minEp. 45

The Capture of Leonard Rayne Moses

On April 4, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Seven days of riots were spurred by shock and disbelief that the man who utilized non-violence to fight for justice had become a victim of violence himself. In those seven days more than 100 businesses had been vandalized or looted, demonstrators had set 505 arson fires, 36 people were injured, and there was one person dead. That death was of a 72 year old woman named Mary Amplo. Mary had been inside her home when 5 men showed up thro...

Nov 30, 202026 minEp. 44

The Survivor Story of Christy Martin

Christy Martin is said to be “the most successful and prominent female boxer in the United States” and the person who “legitimized” women’s participation in the sport of boxing. She began her career fighting in “Toughwoman” contests and won three consecutive titles. She then began training with boxing coach, Jim Martin, who became her husband in 1991. Christy had talked about how she wanted to win 50 fights in her life but Christy won 49 professional boxing matches in her career...That is until ...

Nov 23, 202025 minEp. 43

The Killings of Byron David Smith

The day is Thanksgiving day, 2012 when 18 year old Haile Kifer, and her cousin, 17 year old, Nicholas Brady, broke into the home of 65 year old Byron David Smith, in Little Falls, Minnesota. Byron was armed and with a lightweight semi automatic rifle and shot the teens to death. This case caused several debates over the “castle doctrine”, this is the story of the killings of Byron David Smith.

Nov 16, 202033 minEp. 42

The Disappearance of Michaela Garecht

Nine year old Michaela Garecht went to the market with her best friend in Hayward, California near Oakland but that would be the last time anyone would see her again. This is the story of the disappearance of Michaela Garecht.

Nov 09, 202027 minEp. 41

Serial Killer Robert Hansen the Butcher Baker

This week I’m going to tell you the story of a serial killer that would abduct his victims, torture them, and then he would turn them loose in the woods so he could hunt them like animals. This Serial Killer gave a true meaning to the term “Hunting for Humans”, this is the story of Robert Hansen the “Butcher Baker”.

Nov 02, 202023 minEp. 40

Ronald DeFeo Jr. The Amityville Murders

In 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr killed his entire family, including his parents, brothers and sisters, while they were sleeping in their beds. The murders inspired the film 'The Amityville Horror.' This is the story of The Amityville Murders.

Oct 26, 202039 minEp. 39

Inside the Mind of Serial Killer Ed Kemper

April 20, 1973, he waited for his mother to fall asleep for the night before bludgeoning her to death with a claw hammer. He then slit her throat and decapitated her. But he didn’t stop there, what’s most disturbing is what he did next. This is the story of the serial killer Edmund Kemper.

Oct 19, 202044 minEp. 38

Carl Tanzler's Corpse Bride

This week I’m going to tell you about Carl Tanzler, Carl was head over heels for 21-year-old Elena de Hoyos that after she passed away, he stole her body and took it home, where he lived with Elena's mummified corpse for the next several years. This is the story of the undying love of Dr. Carl Tanzler.

Oct 12, 202042 minEp. 37

The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam and The Cecil Hotel

This week I’m going to tell you about a 21 year old Canadian student that checked into Los Angeles, Cecil Hotel but she never checked out. This is the story of the mysterious death of Elisa Lam.

Oct 05, 202033 minEp. 36

Serial Killer Survivor Tiffany Taylor

This week I’m going to tell you about a woman that outsmarted and survived serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver, this is the story of Tiffany Taylor.

Sep 28, 202039 minEp. 35

The Mysterious Death of the Jamison Family

On October 8, 2009 a family was caught on camera acting like zombies, the family believed they were being haunted by a ghost or tormented by a demonic entity when suddenly the family vanished. This is the story of the disappearance of the Jamison Family.

Sep 21, 202038 minEp. 34

The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson

On May 14, 2008, 19 year old Brandon Swanson had been out celebrating the end of Spring semester with friends but no one knew that, that would be the last time that anyone would see Brandon Swanson again. This is the story of the disappearance of Brandon Swanson.

Sep 14, 202027 minEp. 33

The Murder of James Jordan

On July 22, 1993 James Jordan had attended a friend's funeral in Wilmington, NC. After visiting with friends James headed 31⁄2 hours toward his home in Charlotte, but James would never make it home. This is the story of the murder of James Jordan, Michael Jordan's father.

Aug 31, 202040 minEp. 31

The Disappearance of Cara Knott

On December 27, 1986 at about 9:45 pm, Cara Knott called her family and said she was heading home from her boyfriend's house in Escondido but that would be the last time that Cara’s family would hear from Cara again. This is the story of Cara Knott.

Aug 24, 202029 minEp. 30

The Murder of Angie Dodge

Carol Dodge was having a conversation with her daughter Angie and in that conversation her Daughter Angie would say to her “You know mom, I’ve done something really stupid” Carol would not go on to ask her daughter what she was referring to, something that Carol would regret for the rest of her life since that would be the last conversation she would have with Angie. This is the story of Angie Dodge.

Aug 17, 202027 minEp. 29

The Mysterious Death of the Sims Family

Norma Jeannette Sims picks up the phone to call the Tallahassee funeral home and ambulance service and the first thing to come out of Norma’s mouth is “Something terrible has happened, please come.” Norma, pleaded with the other person on the phone as she stood in her parents bedroom looking at the bound bodies of her father, mother and younger sister. This is the story of the murder of Robert, Helen, and Joy Sims.

Aug 10, 202030 minEp. 28

Serial Killer Survivor Jennifer Asbenson

This week I’m going to tell you about Serial killer Andrew Urdiales, Andrew raped and murdered eight women before being apprehended. This is the story of his fifth victim, and the only survivor, 19 year old Jennifer Asbenson.

Jul 27, 202023 minEp. 26
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