Since 1987, the McDonald’s Monopoly game has given customers the opportunity to win cash and prizes for feasting on Big Macs and fries. What fans of the golden arches didn’t realize is that the game was rigged all along. How did a man named “Uncle Jerry” gain control of and distribute all of the major prizes? And since he was convicted in 2001, why are we just now realizing that we were all victims of this scam? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...
Aug 14, 2018•44 min•Ep. 41
On May 21st, 1927, Charles Lindbergh became a household name when he became the first person to ever fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, his instant popularity made him a target for one of the most notorious kidnapping cases the world has ever known. On March 1st, 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr was settled into his bed in for the night, when someone used a ladder to climb to the 2nd story window and take the child from his family. The kidnapper left behind a note containing details of a...
Aug 07, 2018•40 min•Ep. 40
Spreckels Mansion is a magnificent, multi-million dollar home in beautiful Coronado, California. But in July of 2011, it became the site of multiple mysterious deaths. 6 year old Max Shacknai and 30 year old Rebecca Zahau suffered unthinkable tragedies within 48 hours of one another. Was Max’s death an accident? Did Rebecca take her own life? Or is there evidence that could point to murder? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecas...
Jul 31, 2018•53 min•Ep. 39
On January 15th, 1947, a young mother and her 3 year old child were walking to a shoe repair shop when they suddenly saw the body of Elizabeth Short laying in a vacant lot in Las Angeles, California. Elizabeth’s naked body was cut cleanly in half at the waist, and had been completely drained of her blood before being dumped. 71 years later, her death remains one of LAPD’s oldest and most famous cold cases. Will the murderer every be identified? Could new leads shine light on this dark mystery? T...
Jul 24, 2018•47 min•Ep. 38
Philip Markoff was living the American Dream. A talented, good looking young man from Syracuse, New York, he was planning his wedding with his beautiful fiancé and being praised as at the top student at the Boston University School of Medicine. But he also had a dark side. His addictions to gambling and sex led him down a path that no one could have predicted. A path that ultimately led to murder. How did someone with so much going for him become the Craigslist Killer? This is True Crimecast. Be...
Jul 17, 2018•37 min•Ep. 37
On August 29th, 1989, José Menendez, a wealthy entertainment executive, and his wife Kitty were brutally gunned down inside their lavash Beverly Hills Mansion. Their sons, Lyle and Erik found their lifeless bodies and called police which begin an intense investigation to discover who was behind their murders. Soon after their parents deaths, the brothers began an extravagant spending spree totaling over 1 million dollars. Did the Mernendez brothers kill their own parents to receive their inherit...
Jul 10, 2018•52 min•Ep. 36
On August 28, 2003, Brian Wells walked into a PNC bank with a bomb attached to his neck and demanded $250,000. Brian was quickly apprehended by police and, within a matter of minutes, he met his demise as the explosive suddenly detonated. Who was behind this plot? And what do we know about what really happened that day in Erie, Pennsylvania when the attempted robbery left a trail of dead bodies in its wake? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...
Jul 03, 2018•45 min•Ep. 35
After disappearing in June of 2008, Caylee Anthony’s skeletal remains are discovered just a quarter mile from her home. As her mother Casey’s house of lies begins to crumble, she becomes the only suspect in Caylee’s murder. Did her behavior reflect that of a grieving mother? Of a killer? Or of a woman that is happy to be free from the responsibility of parenthood? Back with part two of the Casey Anthony case, this is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
Jun 26, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
On July 15, 2008, Cindy Anthony called 911 to report that her granddaughter was missing. 2-year-old Caylee had not been seen since June 16th, and her mother Casey had been lying about her location the entire time. What really happened to Caylee Anthony? Was Casey really the monster that the media portrayed? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus conte...
Jun 19, 2018•54 min•Ep. 33
On March 1st 2004, after a long, bitter divorce Drew Peterson’s ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, is found dead in her bathtub. While the circumstances seemed odd, Officer Drew Peterson was not charged in Kathleen’s death. On October 29th 2007, his new wife, Stacy Cales, is reported as a missing person. Could the disappearence of Stacy shine new light on the death of Kathleen? Could this decorated police officer somehow be responsible for both of these tragedies? This is True CrimeCast. Become a supporte...
Jun 12, 2018•50 min•Ep. 32
In the early 1980’s, Chino Hills, California was an affluent city that seemed to be immune to violent crime. That all changed on June 5th, 1983 when a quadruple homicide at the home of Doug and Peggy Ryen devastated the entire community. A man hunt commenced to find the killer, and within a matter of days, prison escapee Kevin Cooper was identified and charged with the murder. In a very controversial decision, Cooper was found guilty and sentenced to death. Did the police get their man? Or is th...
Jun 05, 2018•54 min•Ep. 31
John Wayne Gacy was a business owner, a party clown, a husband, and a father. He is also one of America’s most notorious serial killers. Between 1972 and 1978, Gacy brutally murdered at least 33 young boys. What lead this man to become a monster? Was justice served for his Innocent victims? This is true crime cast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Pat...
May 29, 2018•52 min•Ep. 30
On May 11 of 2011, Timmothy Pitzen’s mother Amy picked him up early from school unexpectedly. In the following days, the two of them went on what appeared to be a fun-filled road trip…right up until Amy was found dead in a hotel room with a suicide note by her side. Did Amy take Timmothy somewhere safe before killing herself, or could she have hurt him as well before taking her own life? Listen in as John and Jamie share the details of the case and discuss popular theories about Timothy's disapp...
May 22, 2018•39 min•Ep. 29
On May 3rd, 2007, three year old Madeleine McCann was on holiday with her family in Praia da luz, Portugal when the unthinkable happened. While Madeline's parents were having drinks at a nearby bar, leaving their three children alone in the apartment, Madeline vanished. Was she abducted by a stranger, or was someone close to her responsible for her disappearance? Join Jamie and john as they discuss the details of that night in an effort to discover the truth. Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
May 15, 2018•57 min•Ep. 28
On Christmas Eve of 2002, Scott Peterson left his pregnant wife, Laci, at home to go on a fishing trip. Scott returned home later that day to find his wife gone with no indication of where she may have gone. Police found no evidence of foul play at the house, but clues quickly emerged to call Scott’s alibi into question. Did Scott Peterson murder his wife? Or is he, too, a victim in this scenario? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-c...
May 08, 2018•54 min•Ep. 27
Jeffrey Dahmer is one of America’s most well known serial killers. From 1978 - 1991, Dahmer killed 16 men in the most brutal fashion we have ever discussed on this show. Tune in to hear Jamie and John discuss the sinister details of the Jeffrey Dahmer murders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
May 01, 2018•54 min•Ep. 26
From a Murder Castle to assuming multiple identities, the legend of H.H. Holmes is quite the story. But what was the reality? Were there really hundreds of victims? Did Holmes prey on visitors to the 1893’s World’s Fair? Jamie and John separate myth from truth in this week’s episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
Apr 24, 2018•53 min•Ep. 25
Join Jamie and John as they venture across the pond and look at a series of murders in 1888. Jack the Ripper is believed to have killed between 5-11 women in just a matter of months. listen in as they discuss the gruesome details and give their perspective of the case. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
Apr 17, 2018•57 min•Ep. 24
On May 12, 2003, Martha Puebla was brutally shot on the curb beside her home in Sunny Valley, California in an effort to stop her from testifying in a murder trial. Juan Catalan, the brother of one of the defendants in the original murder, was promptly arrested and charged with Martha’s murder. But was he really involved? Or would something almost unbelievable happen that would clear his name? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . ...
Apr 10, 2018•31 min•Ep. 23
For a FREE week of HBO streaming services, (and to support our show) follow our link here!https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/offers/signup?ie=UTF8&benefitID=hbo&ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1480610847378&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=magnifipodc0b-20&linkId=e65a462b1094a72e3181688a7c1b9bddSome view Billy the Kid as a murderous outlaw, others think of him as the embodiment of the little guy fighting against the establishment. What was the reality of his...
Apr 03, 2018•43 min•Ep. 22
For a FREE week of HBO streaming services, (and to support our show) follow our link here!https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/offers/signup?ie=UTF8&benefitID=hbo&ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1480610847378&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=magnifipodc0b-20&linkId=e65a462b1094a72e3181688a7c1b9bddOn January 6, 1994, American figure skating star Nancy Kerrigan was attacked leaving the ice after a training session in preparation for the U.S. Championships. The m...
Mar 27, 2018•31 min•Ep. 21
On a cold December night in 1997, police respond to a car fire on a rural Tennessee road. The weeks following this brutal discovery have more twists and turns than highway 25W itself. Listen in as Jamie and John uncover the biggest con artist job Campbell County, Tennessee has ever seen. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon !...
Mar 20, 2018•31 min•Ep. 20
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Mar 13, 2018•45 min•Ep. 19
There are two sides to every case. In last week's episode, we discussed how 6 teenagers murdered a family of Jehovah's Witnesses and fled to Mexico. But that was not the whole story.Join us for this interview with Douglas, an advocate for 3 defendants in the case, who shares first hand information from those serving a life sentence that they do not believe they deserve. Has justice been served in this case? If you are interested in finding the truth, you do not want to miss this. Become a suppor...
Mar 06, 2018•53 min•Ep. 18
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Feb 27, 2018•45 min•Ep. 17
For two FREE audiobooks, follow our link to our audible affiliate!True Crimecast Audible MembershipFor two FREE audiobooks, follow our link to our audible affiliate!True Crimecast Audible MembershipIn the early morning hours of December 9th, 2001, Michael Peterson found his wife clinging to life at the bottom of their back staircase. Secrets were uncovered, relationships were politicized, and the case became something straight out of an over dramatic Hollywood production. Is there truth anywhere...
Feb 20, 2018•40 min•Ep. 16
For a FREE audiobook, check out our affiliate link to Audible! https://t.co/7lASCS2LfD43 year old Lonnie Vann takes a 13 year old girl to a Campbell County church where he attempts to make an advance on her. The case takes a turn for the worse when the spouse of a man set to testify against Vann goes missing. 3 long years later, she is still missing. Will the family see justice? Listen in as Jamie and John discuss the case of missing person, Rhonda Daugherty. Become a supporter of this podcast: ...
Feb 13, 2018•31 min•Ep. 15
In 1982, new Harlan County Sheriff Paul Browning Jr. was arrested for conspiracy to commit murder and removed from office. In 2002, his bid for re-election was cut short as he suffered a much worse fate. Who was behind the tragedy of his death? Why does so much controversy continue to surround this sheriff's department? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join ou...
Feb 06, 2018•31 min•Ep. 14
Todd and Barbara Kendhammer were traveling down Highway M in La Crosse County, Wisconsin in September of 2016 when the unthinkable happened. In what appeared to be a freak accident, debris from a passing vehicle crashed through the windshield to fatally injure Barbara. But did the story match the evidence? What really happened to Barbara that day on Highway M? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and...
Jan 30, 2018•47 min•Ep. 13
4-year-old Bobby Dunbar went missing from the shore of Swayze Lake in Louisiana on August 23, 1912. It took 8 months for an arrest to be made and for the family to get their little boy back. But was it really that simple to solve the case? That seems unlikely considering the most compelling information in his disappearance was discovered nearly a century later. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes an...
Jan 23, 2018•37 min•Ep. 12
