On the night of Saturday, June 21, 2025, Deputy Dalton Swanger responded to a shots-fired call that quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. Listen as they detail how Swanger and other deputies entered a wooded area, confronted a defiant suspect identified as 44-year-old Christopher Michael Hensley, and how Deputy Swanger sustained a severe head injury, believed to be from a rock or brick, leaving him in critical condition. And this all played out on live television. -- For early, ad free...
Jul 04, 2025•8 min•Ep. 762
Today's True Crime To-Go is a disturbing case out of Knoxville, Tennessee, that began with a welfare check on June 22, 2025. Hosts Jamie and John detail the horrifying discovery made by police: a man brutally assaulted, bound, and doused with bleach, while his 3-year-old stepdaughter and SUV were missing. The story escalates into a tense police chase, leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Charles Coffman and the recovery of the unharmed toddler. Listeners will hear Coffman's chilling confession o...
Jul 02, 2025•8 min•Ep. 760
From 1962 to 1964, Boston was gripped by fear as the elusive Boston Strangler murdered 13 women in their homes, baffling police with no forced entry and varied victim profiles. This episode of True Crimecast delves into the chilling details of these crimes, the widespread panic they caused, and the controversial confession of Albert DeSalvo . The episode explores why this breakthrough still leaves open the debate about whether he was responsible for all 13 murders, examining theories of a single...
Jul 01, 2025•14 min•Ep. 761
This episode dives into the enduring mystery surrounding the 1975 disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, one of America's most powerful and controversial labor leaders. From his humble beginnings to his rise as president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Hoffa's story is one of ambition, strategic organizing, and deep entanglement with organized crime. The episode explores the circumstances leading up to his vanishing act, including his release from prison, his bitter feud with mob figures a...
Jul 01, 2025•44 min•Ep. 759
From reality TV stars to federal inmates, the Chrisley family's legal saga took a stunning turn. Join Jamie and John on True Crimecast as they unpack the dramatic conviction of Todd and Julie Chrisley for bank fraud and tax evasion, their time behind bars, and the astonishing presidential pardon by Donald Trump that set them free years early. Was it justice served, or a celebrity reward? -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
Jun 27, 2025•9 min•Ep. 756
It sounds sweet, but this crime is anything but. Jamie and John expose a sophisticated fraud ring out of Columbus, Ohio, that just cost the SNAP program millions. Discover how three indicted suspects—Ionut Bizga, Doina Bacelan, and Juan Hernandez—allegedly used cloned EBT cards to purchase massive quantities of candy and energy drinks, then smuggled them out of state. This isn't your typical heist; it's a high-tech attack on a vital safety net. Plus, we'll discuss how Ohio lawmakers are fighting...
Jun 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 757
UPDATE: Rachel's killer has been found and is awaiting sentencing. Find the original story and the updates in today's podcast. Rachel Morin was a wonderful mother, a loving sister and daughter, the life of the party, and she was great at making people laugh. On August 5th of 2023, Rachel went missing while out for a job on a popular trail in Bel Air, Maryland. The next day, her body was found near the trail. Rachel's death has been linked via DNA to a home invasion on the other side of the count...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 758
Jonathan "Cowboy Cody" Mason's story is wild! This mule riding, raccoon tossing, law breaker's story sounds like it is from the wild west. Cowboy Cody is sure to become a fan favorite of True Crime to Go! -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !
Jun 20, 2025•9 min•Ep. 755
In the early hours of June 14, 2025, Minnesota was shaken by a series of coordinated, politically motivated shootings targeting elected officials. In this urgent and chilling episode, Jamie and John break down the timeline of events—starting with the attempted assassination of State Senator John Hoffman and the brutal double murder of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband. The suspect? A man disguised as a police officer, armed, masked, and carrying a disturbing hit list with doze...
Jun 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 754
In 2002, the nation was captivated by the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson—a young, pregnant, white woman from California. But just months earlier, Evelyn Hernandez, a 24-year-old pregnant immigrant from El Salvador, also went missing under eerily similar circumstances. Her partial remains were later discovered in the same bay, and her 5-year-old son Alex has never been found. Why did one case dominate headlines while the other faded into obscurity? -- For early, ad free episodes and mo...
Jun 17, 2025•32 min•Ep. 753
This episode explores the 1987 murder of Michelle Schofield and the wrongful conviction of her husband, Leo. Despite no physical evidence linking him to the crime, Leo was sentenced to life. Years later, fingerprints from the crime scene matched a convicted murderer who confessed to Michelle's killing. Despite the confession, courts repeatedly rejected it. The episode details the tireless efforts of Leo's wife and the Innocence Project of Florida to free him, culminating in his parole after 36 y...
Jun 13, 2025•10 min•Ep. 752
On this episode of True Crimecast, Jamie and John dive into the terrifying 2019 kidnapping spree that plagued the Chicago suburbs, orchestrated by ringleader Sedgwick Williams. The hosts break down how Williams and his co-conspirators, posing as law enforcement, carried out a series of violent abductions, home invasions, and extortions. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
Jun 11, 2025•8 min•Ep. 751
When Chris Matechan met Alyssa Dayvault at a costume shop in 2015, he never could have imagined the darkness that lay ahead. Their romance began like many others — slowly, unexpectedly — but behind Alyssa’s icy exterior was a chilling secret. Over the next few years, Chris would unknowingly share a home with a woman hiding devastating truths: not one, but two pregnancies concealed, and two newborns discarded like garbage. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join o...
Jun 10, 2025•36 min•Ep. 750
In Douglas, Georgia, the case of a 2006 murder victim, Doris Worrell had gone cold. However, police discovered that her murder allowed a romantic relationship to heat up between Doris' husband Jon ant their live-in nanny. After nearly 2 decades, police may have what they need to solve this mystery once and for all. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
Jun 06, 2025•7 min•Ep. 747
In this episode of True Crimecast , Jamie and John examine a high-stakes theft that feels like something straight out of a Hollywood script. When Jaythan Gilder walked into a Tiffany & Co. in Orlando posing as a sports agent, staff had no idea they were about to be victims of a bold heist. After grabbing over a million dollars in diamonds, Gilder fled—only to be captured days later in a traffic stop with a stomach full of stolen jewels. From the luxury showroom to a shocking method of concea...
Jun 04, 2025•8 min•Ep. 746
Join us as we discuss the complex and tragic death of Jason Corbett. Hailing from Limerick, Ireland, Jason was a devoted father whose life took a devastating turn after the sudden passing of his first wife. Seeking help with his two young children, he hired American au pair Molly Martens, a decision that would ultimately lead to a whirlwind romance, a move to North Carolina, and a horrifying end to his life. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
Jun 03, 2025•53 min•Ep. 749
The Boston Marathon in 2013 will always be remembered for those who were there, or those who witnessed the events live on social media. For the first time in American history, The Boston Marathon bombing unfolded live on social media accounts from those at the scene of the crime. This led to federal investigators being able to work much faster in discovering who was behind this violent act of domestic terrorism. To hear the entire episode, please join us at Patreon.com where you can subscribe fo...
Jun 01, 2025•14 min•Ep. 748
Today's story is about a chilling 17-day ordeal that unfolded behind the doors of a luxurious Manhattan townhouse. When a 28-year-old Italian man traveled to New York under the promise of reclaiming stolen Bitcoin, he instead found himself the victim of a harrowing kidnapping. Bound, beaten, drugged, and tortured for his cryptocurrency password, the victim faced death threats and unimaginable abuse—all in pursuit of digital wealth. It’s a true crime story that exposes the high-stakes danger lurk...
May 30, 2025•8 min•Ep. 745
In one of the wildest stories we’ve ever covered, True Crimecast takes you to Springfield Township, Ohio, where a routine traffic stop turned into a headline-grabbing mystery involving meth, drug paraphernalia… and a raccoon named Chewy. Hosts Jamie and John unpack the bizarre arrest of 55-year-old Victoria Vidal, who was found with narcotics, multiple meth pipes, and a live raccoon holding one of them. Yes, really. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Pat...
May 28, 2025•8 min•Ep. 744
When prison artist and convicted murderer Randolph Dial escaped a minimum-security facility in Oklahoma, no one expected him to vanish without a trace—let alone take the deputy warden’s wife with him. For over a decade, Dial and Bobbi Parker lived in hiding on a rural Texas chicken farm, raising haunting questions: Was Bobbi a victim of a long con and psychological abuse, or was she a willing accomplice in one of the most bizarre prison escapes in American history? -- For early, ad free episodes...
May 27, 2025•38 min•Ep. 742
Today's bonus episode features Christian Apologist, author and detective James Warner Wallace. In the mid 90's, Detective Wallace took an investigative approach when reading the Gospels of Jesus in an effort to prove to himself if they were reliable evidence of Jesus' life, ministry and resurrection. The result changed his life in major ways. It was a privilege to speak with James Warner Wallace on today's bonus episode. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join ou...
May 26, 2025•55 min•Ep. 743
Juan Gonzalez and Dereck Lopez have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a recent string of armed robberies. Allegedly, these men would scan casinos to look for people cashing out large amounts of money. Once the victims had cashed out and were on the road, the men would block their cars, point weapons at them and demand cash. How much did they steal? How were they caught? Find out on Today's episode of True Crime to Go. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus conten...
May 23, 2025•8 min•Ep. 741
He was charming, dangerous, and deadly. Glen Edward Rogers, dubbed “The Casanova Killer,” claimed to have murdered as many as 70 people while drifting across the country. In this episode, Jamie and John unravel the twisted path of a man who turned seduction into a weapon, leaving a trail of victims in his wake. From barroom charm to brutal violence, and a shocking final statement before his 2025 execution, this is one of the most unsettling cases we’ve covered. Was Rogers a serial liar—or one of...
May 21, 2025•8 min•Ep. 740
The Manson murders shook America to its core in 1969. While much has been said about Charles Manson and the infamous Tate-LaBianca killings, today we turn our focus to one of his youngest and most tragic followers: Leslie Van Houten. From a picture-perfect suburban life to LSD-fueled cult devotion and brutal murder, Van Houten's story is one of manipulation, violence, and decades-long controversy. In this episode, Jamie and John take a deep dive into her journey through the Manson Family, her ro...
May 20, 2025•40 min•Ep. 735
Almost a decade after justice was served for the murder of Holly Bobo, questions have surfaced about the evidence used to put Zach Adams, Dylan Adams, and Jason Autry behind bars. True Crimecast is thrilled to be joined today by ABC National News correspondent and host of the "What Happened to Holly Bobo?" podcast, Eva Pilgrim. Her new investigation includes recanted confessions and previously unheard interviews from the original investigation and today. Listen in as she breaks down several upda...
May 19, 2025•23 min•Ep. 738
On May 13, 1981, shots rang out in St. Peter’s Square as Pope John Paul II was struck by bullets fired at close range. In this episode of True Crimecast , Jamie and John unravel the tangled web behind one of history’s most shocking assassination attempts. From Turkish gunman Mehmet Ali Ağca’s shadowy ties to international conspiracies involving the Bulgarian Secret Service and the Soviet KGB, to Pope John Paul II’s remarkable act of forgiveness, this story weaves global politics, religious leade...
May 16, 2025•10 min•Ep. 739
On April 10, 2025, armed assailants stormed a church service in Motherwell, kidnapping Pastor Josh Sullivan in front of his wife, children, and congregation. What followed was a tense five-day investigation involving South Africa’s elite police units—and a dramatic rescue that no one saw coming. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
May 14, 2025•9 min•Ep. 737
Tune into True Crimecast for the 2009 tragedy of 8-year-old Robert Manwill, whose abuse by mother Melissa Jenkins and boyfriend Daniel Ehrlich—unmasked by chilling clues—led to a life sentence and plea deal. Discover the investigation, justice, and reforms honoring his legacy. -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
May 13, 2025•35 min•Ep. 736
In a groundbreaking case out of Chandler, Arizona, the trial of Gabriel Horcasitas takes a stunning turn as the voice of the deceased is brought back to life using artificial intelligence. Join Jamie and John as they unpack the shocking road rage shooting of Christopher Pelkey, the contentious trial that followed, and the unprecedented moment when Pelkey’s AI-generated voice delivered a posthumous impact statement during sentencing. This episode delves into the implications of using AI in courtr...
May 09, 2025•12 min•Ep. 734
On August 3, 2001, a brutal double homicide in Atlanta's upscale Buckhead neighborhood stunned the community. Alvin Scott, accused of killing his estranged wife Lillia Ivanova and her friend Elie Abi-Saab, vanished without a trace following the calculated attack. In this episode of True Crimecast, Jamie and John unpack the chilling details of the crime, explore the suspect’s mysterious background, and examine how Scott—armed with multiple identities and passports—managed to elude capture for ove...
May 07, 2025•7 min•Ep. 733
