Christopher Bernard Wilder committed crimes that spanned over two decades all over the world. Was he really the rich, real estate mogul, life of the party playboy? Or was he something much, much worse? Dubbed the Beauty Queen Killer, how did Christopher Wilder get away with his crimes for so long? And why did it take 500 FBI agents to take him down? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free...
Oct 27, 2020•36 min•Ep. 161
On October 9th, 1990, a ranch owner and his son were inspecting their vast property when they found the unimaginable. In the middle of their Arizona ranch, were the charred remains of a one year old baby girl. What heartless monster could murder and burn an innocent child? Could the people responsible be found and brought to justice? Find out now on True CrimeCast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episode...
Oct 20, 2020•34 min•Ep. 160
Shan’ann Watts seemed to have it all. A picture perfect home, a great husband, two beautiful girls and a son on the way. However, in the early morning hours, on August 13th, 2018, things took a heartbreaking turn. Calls and texts to Shan’ann went unanswered, and police quickly learned that she and her two girls had vanished. What happened to this beautiful family? Would they ever be seen again? Who could be responsible for their disappearance? Find out now on True Crimecast. Become a supporter o...
Oct 13, 2020•34 min•Ep. 159
Ken McElroy was one of the most despised men in Missouri in the 1980’s. His string of felonies, including rape, child molestation, and attempted murder meant that he was despised by nearly everyone he encountered. When the residents of Skidmore could no longer turn to police for help, they took matters into their own hands. Ken McElroy was shot multiple times, and everyone in town was a potential suspect. Did Ken deserve the violent death he met, and did police do all they could to find his murd...
Oct 06, 2020•39 min•Ep. 158
For three years, a mass murderer roamed the western United States, stalking and snatching innocent victims from state parks in California. Join True CrimeCast as we explore a listener-suggested case involving the brutal murders and other violent offenses of David Joseph Carpenter, also known as the Trailside Killer. Who were his victims, and why did he spend years terrifying the general public? Did his victims ever receive the justice they deserve? Find out now on True Crimecast. Become a suppor...
Sep 29, 2020•35 min•Ep. 157
Stove Leg Media's new show ~ Mysteries of The Ohio Valley ~ features True Crimecast's Nate Metz, as he and his partner-in-crime Devin dive into some of the strange and mysterious happenings in The Ohio Valley. If you like it, please subscribe and leave us a review!On the first episode, they discuss how a series of seemingly harmless pranks turned violent. Be sure to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mysteries-of-the-ohio-vall...
Sep 24, 2020•28 min•Ep. 156
In 1964, Kitty Genovese had left work at 3am and returned to her home in New York City. When she was walking to her door, she noticed a strange man coming towards her. She attempted to run for help, but before she could make it to safety, she was caught and stabbed. This attack would last for more than 30 minutes. Nearly 40 people heard her screams for help, and did nothing. What happened to Kitty Genovese? Why would so many people do nothing to help her? This is True Crimecast. Become a support...
Sep 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 155
In a well-to-do neighborhood in New Jersey, a family moves into their dream home. Everything seems perfect, until one day a letter reveals that someone has been watching their family. Join Jamie and John as they team up with Jaimie and Jake from the Strictly Stalking podcast to tackle this mysterious 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 !...
Sep 17, 2020•35 min•Ep. 154
Jamie and John have covered some deranged individuals over the years. But perhaps none of them are more deranged than Charles Manson. After troubled beginnings, he went on to form one of the most infamous cults in American history: The Manson Family. What made Charles Manson the monster he grew up to be? This is True Crimecast. True Crimecast Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-crimecast?ref_id=13466 Bless Their Hearts Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/bless-their-hear...
Sep 15, 2020•37 min•Ep. 153
After Christmas of 1969, Moscow Idaho was the scene of an atrocious murder. How did this happen? Was the killer ever caught? Find out more on this episode of 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 content, join our Patreon !...
Sep 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 152
Mabel McCormick was tending to her antique shop with her granddaughter when the unthinkable happened. Two men enter the store, brutally murder Mabel, drown her 3 year old granddaughter, and then make their getaway with a few thousand dollars in stolen antiques. The two men end turn themselves in to police, but the outcome of the trial is shocking. Find out what happened, and how a lack of justice led to more murder. This is True Crimecast.True Crimecast Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/sto...
Sep 01, 2020•34 min•Ep. 151
Sandy Maloney was a great wife, mother and friend until a health problem led to substance abuse. With her life spiraling out of control, her husband John filed for divorce custody of their 3 children. The day before the divorce hearing, Sandy’s body was found burned in her home. Did John lose control and murder his wife, or is there more to this story than meets the eye? This is True Crimecast.True Crimecast Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/true-crimecast?ref_id=13466Bless Their Hea...
Aug 25, 2020•45 min•Ep. 150
Last week, we learned how Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman were brutally murdered, and the bizarre car chase ending in the arrest of football player/celebrity O.J. Simpson. In part two, Jamie and John focus on “The Trial of the Century.” What evidence did the prosecution present against Nicole’s ex-husband? Can 6 million dollars spent on a defense team be enough to get away with murder? Learn more about this infamous case now on True Crimecast.True Crimecast Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/...
Aug 18, 2020•35 min•Ep. 149
35 year old Nicole Brown Simpson and 25 year old Ron Goldman were found brutally murdered on June 12, 1994. The evidence found at the scene pointed to Nicole’s famous husband, O.J. Simpson, as the prime suspect. Join Jamie and John in this special two apart series s they discuss the crime, evidence and a bizarre police chase with O.J.’s famous white Ford Bronco. They will also go in depth on, what media called, “The Trial of the Century.” This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcas...
Aug 11, 2020•33 min•Ep. 148
We’re all familiar with the typical motives for murder: jealousy, arguments, anger. But what happens when innocent people are killed for profit? Before life insurance schemes, two killers stalked Scotland, abducting their victims, gruesomely killing them, and then selling their bodies for cash. Who were William Burke and William Hare? How did they get away with these bizarre crimes for so long? And what ultimately brought them to justice? This is True Crimecast Become a supporter of this podcast...
Aug 04, 2020•34 min•Ep. 147
In the 1980’s John Demjanjuk was known, to his friends and family, as the Cleveland grandfather. A gentle, kind soul who would always be willing to lend a hand if a neighbors bicycle was broken. However, he was accused of being one of the most violent Nazi concentration camp guards who could be responsible for the deaths of nearly 30,000 people. Was this a mistaken identity, or could he be one of the most evil men to ever walk this planet? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...
Jul 28, 2020•36 min•Ep. 146
July 15, 1976 is a day that will live in infamy in Chowchilla, California. One of the most coordinated mass kidnappings in world history took place when an entire school bus of children was taken captive at gun point. Would the children be recovered safely? Would the captors be brought to justice? And who was the man who stepped up to be the very definition of the word heroic? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/sup...
Jul 21, 2020•35 min•Ep. 145
On September 11th, 1985, a gentleman from Knoxville, TN opens his blinds to start his day by seeing a beautiful Tennessee sunrise. However, what he sees is almost unimaginable. Laying in his driveway is a man strapped to a parachute. Strapped to the man is nearly 80 pounds of cocaine. As police would investigate this tragic scene, they would uncover a bizarre story of an international scandal involving dirty cops, corrupt politicians and even a possible murder for hire plot. How did all of this ...
Jul 14, 2020•42 min•Ep. 144
On July 27, 1981, Adam Walsh accompanied his mother on a trip to Sears. She left him alone for just a few moments, and during that time Adam vanished. This disappearance eventually led to laws being changed, advocacy centers being established, and even the creation of a little TV show called America's Most Wanted. Who kidnapped and killed Adam Walsh? And how does this case continue to impact our daily lives? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--410...
Jul 07, 2020•40 min•Ep. 143
In October 2002, as the United States was still suffering from a major terrorist attack, a seemingly random killing spree started in the Washington D.C. area. 17 people were suddenly dead, and families were left with little answers, while the rest of the community carried out their daily lives in fear of being the next random target. Who was responsible for this evil killing spree? Was justice served for the grieving families? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...
Jun 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 142
Every four years, the world comes together to compete in the summer Olympic games. The 1996 Olympics were particularly exciting, hosted by the city of Atlanta, Georgia. However, all of the buzz and excitement came to a screeching halt when a bomb went off in Centennial Park a week into the festivities. Why would someone commit such a heinous act? What took authorities so long to catch the bomber? And was justice served for the evil acts he committed? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of...
Jun 23, 2020•37 min•Ep. 141
17 year old Peggy Ann Bradnick and her siblings were on their way home from school in the spring of 1966 when the unthinkable happened. A man with a gun emerged and kidnapped Peggy Ann. After they disappeared into the Pennsylvania woods, the search for Peggy Ann turned into one of the biggest searches in American history. Who abducted Peggy Ann Bradnick? What motivated this Mountain Man to abduct this strong young woman? And were authorities able to work fast enough to save her life? This is Tru...
Jun 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 140
On December 22, 1984, Bernhard Goetz shot four unarmed young men on a subway train in Manhattan, New York. The story exploded with debate about self-defense, gun rights, and the racial implications involved in the shooting. Why did Goetz open fire on the subway that day? Were his actions justified? Was justice served for anyone involved? And how does this case mirror the racial tensions in America today? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...
Jun 09, 2020•50 min•Ep. 139
15 year old Barbara and 12 year old Patricia Grimes were sisters in the 1950’s. They, like most teenage girls at the time, were in love with Elvis Presley. On December 28th, after seeing “Love Me Tender” for the 11th time, Barbara and Patricia vanished into the frigid Chicago night, never to been seen alive again. 60 years later, this case remains as cold as the night they disappeared. Can their case be solved? Can justice served for their murders? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of t...
Jun 02, 2020•40 min•Ep. 138
Vampire: The Masquerade is a game that puts players in a fantasy world full of adventure. But what happens when the masquerade is over? In November of 1996, Rod Ferrell led his coven of vampires on a trip from Murray, KY to Eustis, Florida. It was not a trip for pleasure, but a mission for blood. What led Ferrell to commit such a brutal murder? Has justice been served for his crimes? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106...
May 26, 2020•46 min•Ep. 137
The Zodiac terrorized the Bay Area of California in the late 1960's, leaving a trail of blood, confusion, and fear. His mind games have continued to perplex investigators for decades. And while there have been few answers, there is no shortage of authors and internet sleuths trying to solve one of America's greatest puzzles. In part two of this story, we look at the mysterious letters sent by the killer, the suspects, and the likelihood that we will ever find out who the Zodiac Killer really is....
May 19, 2020•49 min•Ep. 136
Christmas of 1968 brought a tragic gift to the Bay Area of California. David Faraday and Betty Lou Jensen were murdered while parked in a lover’s lane, and became the first confirmed victims of the Zodiac Killer. 50 years and at least 5 murders later, and the world is yet to see justice for so many innocent lives that have been taken. Join Jamie and John as they dive into a special two part story detailing the horrifying works of the Zodiac Killer. This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of t...
May 12, 2020•39 min•Ep. 135
Join John and Jamie as they talk with Ashley Lecker about her new book, The Serial Killer Cookbook. In addition to talking crime and delicious food, Ashley has a quiz to see if John and Jamie are legitimate true crime (and food) enthusiasts. You can find The Serial Killer Cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/Serial-Killer-Cookbook-Disturbingly-Delicious/dp/1646040236/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=serial+killer+cookbook&qid=1588609889&sr=8-3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...
May 06, 2020•24 min•Ep. 134
For nearly 20 years, a serial killer stalked and killed over 70 women in Washington state before he was finally captured. Gary Ridgway was given approximately 1000 years in prison, and that is not enough for the pain and suffering he caused to so many. Who were his victims? What caused a man to become so evil? Why did it take police so long to solve this case? Let’s find out now on True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/suppor...
May 05, 2020•36 min•Ep. 133
Deborah Sykes was brutally raped and murdered on August 10th, 1984 during her commute to work in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Police moved in quickly, and within a month, they had arrested Darryl Hunt for her murder. However, the evidence they had to convict Hunt was shaky at best. Nonetheless, Hunt was convicted for her murder. Did police get the right guy? Was justice served for Deborah? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimeca...
Apr 28, 2020•36 min•Ep. 132
