On Halloween in 1982, the Brandland family was brutally attacked by handing out treats. And the killer was someone familiar to the family. 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 !...
Oct 27, 2023•6 min•Ep. 491
For years, R. Kelly's crimes were overlooked due to his musical talent. But when he was finally held accountable, the stories that came out about his grooming and abuse of young women are despicable. 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 !...
Oct 24, 2023•43 min•Ep. 490
In 1997, six young people were convicted for the murders of three members of the Lillelid family. Was this a satanic killing? Were the proper sentences given to each of the six youths? Join Jamie and John from True Crimecast as they dive deep into the crime, investigation, and trial of the Lillelid Murders on the inaugural season of Paradigm. Jamie and John visit the location of the Lillelid murders and explore the crime details, setting the stage for the rest of season one. Listen now! Apple Po...
Oct 23, 2023•24 min
Nothing is as terrifying as the sounds we hear in the dark. The slow creak of a door opening late at night... or a whisper in a room when you thought you were alone... or a distant scream in the wind. One noise at the wrong time or place can scare us for days. Each episode of I Hear Fear plunges the listener into a tale inspired by real events, from a deadly dance party to a cursed film set. Join host and two-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan for six immersive stories designed to jangle your ner...
Oct 23, 2023•6 min
Hollywood starlet Natalie Wood was found floating in the bay after disappearing from a yacht. After an argument with her husband, Robert Wagner, concerning her co-star, Christopher Walken, Wood disappeared and her death was ruled as accidental. Will this mystery ever be solved? 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 !...
Oct 20, 2023•7 min•Ep. 487
John McAfee is best known for creating the software that scans computers for viruses. But there is so much more to this story: drugs, deportation, and potentially murder. And here's the kicker: we don't even know if McAfee is even alive. Join us for this wild ride in discussing the life of John McAfee. 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 !...
Oct 17, 2023•35 min•Ep. 486
For decades, Americans everywhere have been very cautious about the safety of Halloween candy. How did that all start? Tune in and find out. 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 !...
Oct 13, 2023•7 min•Ep. 485
In 1997, Michelle Moore-Bosko was brutally murdered in her home. In the subsequent months, four individuals confessed to her murder: Danial Williams, Joe Dick, Eric Wilson, and Derek Tice. All would claim that they were coerced into confessions by Detective Glenn Ford. Even with another confession from an individual whose DNA was at the scene, Omar Ballard, these men (The Norfolk 4) remained in prison. Who really killed Michelle? Would justice be served for all? Become a supporter of this podcas...
Oct 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 484
Bowling Green, KY Major Bruce Wilkerson was innocently working in a home he owned when the unthinkable happened. Who was his mysterious guest? Can you help find this person? 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 !...
Oct 06, 2023•7 min•Ep. 483
Pazuzu Algarad was a murderer. He was a satanist. He was an abuser. And he was a predator. How did he end up becoming this monster? And will he be held accountable for his crimes? 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 !...
Oct 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 482
So wait...was Ben Franklin secretly a serial killer? 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 29, 2023•7 min•Ep. 481
On September 1st of 2013, Kayla Skeen was found hanging by an electrical cord from a tree in her grandparents' back yard in Middleburg, Florida. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But there is a strong push from her loved ones for further investigation. Could the complex scene and people in Kayla's life show that she was actually murdered? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusiv...
Sep 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 480
From Harvard Medical School to a bedroom in Bullitt County, Kentucky, there was a recent bust of several individuals involved in the trafficking of human remains. How? Where? What? And what happens next? 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 22, 2023•9 min•Ep. 479
The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies. Follow The Generation Why Podcast on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to Generation Why ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus. Listen Now: The Generation Why Podcast x True Crimecast (wondery.fm) Beco...
Sep 21, 2023•10 min•Ep. 478
On Valentine's Day of 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her home in Shelby, North Carolina. Searches were conducted and clues were found, but Asha is still missing. Will we ever know why she left that night? Can we find out what really happened to Asha? 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 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 477
For fifteen years you could call a private number in Manhattan and anonymously apologize for anything. It was called The Apology Line. This is the story of the phone line and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to adultery, drug dealing, to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn’t just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything....
Sep 18, 2023•7 min•Ep. 476
In 2013, Belle Gibson created an app to help people get healthy. She even went as far to say the diet prescribed in the app helped her to beat cancer. Was she really trying to help people? Or was she just trying to get rich off of the sick? 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 15, 2023•7 min•Ep. 475
Reporter Justin Glanville, whose parents personally knew one of the victims, is investigating the brutal 1970 murders of Mary Petry and Bill Sproat. The crime was so brutal, in fact, that it drew comparisons to the Manson murders of the previous year. In his investigative podcast, "Mary & Bill: An Ohio Cold Case," Justin works with his family, sisters of the victims, and Columbus police to try and finally find out what happened to the scholarly couple back in 1970. Find " Mary & Bill: An...
Sep 14, 2023•37 min
At the height of the rock and roll revolution of the 1950's and 1960's, we lost so many great musicians. One that is consistently overlooked is Bobby Fuller, the man whose band popularized the song "I Fought the Law." Was his death an accident? A suicide? Or something more sinister? 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 12, 2023•33 min•Ep. 473
When a man from Greenup, KY calls and reports his truck stolen, he opens up a whole world of hurt for himself. Meet Michael Swords. 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, 2023•7 min•Ep. 472
When a woman is brutally murdered in her home and her rich, good-looking, universally loved husband is the only witness, an investigation can quickly get hairy. Did Sam Sheppard kill his wife? Will we ever know the truth? 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 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 471
It's not easy to smuggle something into a prison. So how creative can people be when trying to beat the system? I think we have found the winner. 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 01, 2023•8 min•Ep. 470
Radiation today is used to treat a variety of illnesses. But we also know how dangerous it can be and the impact it can have when individuals are exposed. How do we know that? In the 1920's, a group of factory workers suffered torturous illnesses and death due to their exposure to radium. Was this accidental or intentional? And how did this story make an impact that still lives on today? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For...
Aug 29, 2023•35 min•Ep. 469
The bus system in Jefferson County Schools in Kentucky is a mess. Kids were let out at the wrong stops, kept out til late at night, and generally left hung out to dry. Who should be accountable for this injustice? 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 !...
Aug 25, 2023•9 min•Ep. 468
Frances Murphy, Mildred Lindquist, Lillian Oetting ventured up to Starved Rock Park for a weekend get away to enjoy nature, spend time with one another, and relax. Unfortunately, they almost immediately ran into trouble and did not make it out alive. Did police find their killer? And are we sure they got the right guy? 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...
Aug 22, 2023•47 min•Ep. 467
When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike’s disappearance might have faded from memory, if it wasn’t for one woman’s tireless crusade. From Wondery, comes a new season of Over My Dead Body; a story about an obsessive love affair, a scandalous secret and a mother’s battle for the truth.Follow Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting on Amazon Music or wherever you ...
Aug 21, 2023•6 min•Ep. 466
Lauren Conlin joins True Crimecast once again to talk about the case of Grant Solomon, her visit to the scene, and updates about the pursuit of justice for Grant's mother and sister. This episode is our second interview with Lauren on the subject, so you may want to check out the first one before listening to this one. Ways to support the investigation: Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-justice-for-grant Sign the petition: https://chng.it/dg9srdyVKp Have a tip? Email Lauren@magicshak.c...
Aug 21, 2023•36 min
Coming out on the other side of a pandemic, it can be easy to forget the frustration, fear, and anger we all faced during that time. And while that is no excuse for violence, how do we factor in that stress to our interpretation of peoples' actions? 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 !...
Aug 18, 2023•10 min•Ep. 464
Barry Sherman was a Canadian pharmaceutical mogul ready to head off into the sunset. When trying to sell their house, Barry and his wife Honey were brutally murdered in their mansion. Who was responsible for their death? And will justice be served? 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 !...
Aug 15, 2023•42 min•Ep. 463
Check out the season premier of Left on Dead! After finally compromising and finding common ground, Ted and Nick spend some time catching up. When Nick gets a text from an unknown number, they decide to play out the situation and have some fun with it. But what happens next is anything but fun. Cast Nick - Jamie Boggs Ted - John Bailey Cindy - Becky Hurt Dr. Trizdon Deavours - Trizdon Reynolds Taylor - Avery Boggs Karen - Alex Doolin Randy - Nate Metz Parking Lot Guy - Callum Bailey Detective Ha...
Aug 13, 2023•7 min•Ep. 462