Pravin Varughese was known for his lively personality and dreams of becoming an FBI agent. Pravin went missing on February 12, 2014, after a party. His body was found six days later, initially believed to have died from hypothermia. However, further investigation revealed blunt force trauma as the cause of death. 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 Patre...
Jul 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 581
James Renner is an investigative journalist, true crime author, novelist, film director, and founder of the Porchlight Project. A man of many talents, James joins the show to discuss his most recent book about the murder of Lisa Pruett ( Little, Crazy Children ) and his upcoming book Scout Camp . James shares the inspiration for each book, what makes the stories unique, and his very personal connection to the hidden secrets of the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America. You do ...
Jul 08, 2024•42 min
In today's True Crime To-Go, we break down how James Clark stole over $500,000 from pay phones in the 1980's. We are here to answer all of your questions: How did he do it? How did he get caught? What are pay phones? 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 !...
Jul 05, 2024•10 min•Ep. 579
Jennifer Pan's parents had big plans for their daughter. They wanted her to excel academically, get a high-paying job, and marry a man with a future as bright as her own. However, Jennifer had other plans for her life. Just how far would Jennifer go to avoid her parents' expectations? 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 !...
Jul 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 578
William and Peggy Stephenson were both 74 years old when they were found dead in their home on May 29, 2011. The Stephensons were well-known and loved in their community. Bill had founded the Trucker’s Chapel Ministry, which provided a spiritual sanctuary for truckers passing through the area. If you have any information about the murder of William and Peggy Stephenson, please contact Detective Cox at stephensontip@boonecountyky.org or call 859-334-8496 or 844-210-1111 (toll-free). Your tip coul...
Jun 28, 2024•12 min•Ep. 577
When Gloria Ramirez arrived at Riverside General Hospital in February of 1994, chaos ensued. Was she really toxic enough to poison everyone in the ER by her presence alone? Or were there more sinister things going on at the hospital that led to over 20 people getting ill within minutes? 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 !...
Jun 25, 2024•43 min•Ep. 576
We are thrilled to be joined by attorney and former Assistant District Attorney Jarrett Ferentino. Mr. Ferentino was the lead prosecutor in the murder trial of Hugo Selenski. We discuss the ins and outs of the nine year long legal process, behind the scenes of the prosecution, and what sets the Selenski case apart from the hundreds of others Mr. Ferentino has worked on. Jarrett J. Ferentino, a federal and state trial lawyer with two decades of experience, is a nationally recognized True Crime pe...
Jun 24, 2024•39 min
Ruvil Hale went missing in 1990. Would his family ever find answers? 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 !...
Jun 21, 2024•8 min•Ep. 574
We have covered evil killers before. We have talked about cults multiple times. But how can you tell the difference between a cult leader bought into their delusions and a villain using their influence to gain power? Or...is there a difference at all? For the latest and best in women's self defense, visit https://livesafely.co/ and use code CRIMECAST to get 10% off! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episod...
Jun 18, 2024•56 min•Ep. 573
We are joined today by Matthew Mangino to talk about his career, the influence of film on the justice system, and his work in researching the death penalty. Matthew T. Mangino is the former district attorney of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He also spent a six year term on the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. He is an adjunct professor at Thiel College. He is currently 'Of Counsel' with Luxenberg, Garbett, Kelly and George, P.C. Mangino's book The Executioner's Toll, 2010 was publish...
Jun 17, 2024•44 min
A local shop owner in Rockcastle County, KY is brutally murdered at the hands of a stranger. Would this killer be caught? Why was the Glitter Box targeted for this crime? 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 !...
Jun 14, 2024•8 min•Ep. 571
Hugo Selenski was the very definition of a problem child. By age 15 he was a father, had multiple DUIs, and multiple arrests for other offenses. His life only went further into the darkness as an adult when he added multiple murder charges to his rap sheet. But, is there more to his story? Could he be innocent of some of his charges? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus co...
Jun 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 570
Today we are joined by Marc Veazey. Jamie and Marc met at CrimeCon, and Jamie knew he had to have Marc on True Crimecast. Marc Veazey is retired FBI Special Agent and Supervisor, a former corporate investigator, a podcast creator, and a soon-to-be author. In today's episode, he talks about one of the biggest cases of his career, his various creative projects, and a new investigation that could impact cases in multiple states. You do not want to miss this fascinating interview. Find Marc's curren...
Jun 10, 2024•56 min
Criminals will stop at nothing to stay out of prison. Apparently, they will go even further to keep their cash. 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 !...
Jun 07, 2024•6 min•Ep. 568
Violence should never be the first option to settle a dispute. And this type of violence should probably never be an option. RE-POST Due to technical issues, this is an updated version of the True Crime To-Go episode that aired on May 31st. 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 !...
Jun 06, 2024•7 min•Ep. 567
Melinda Dawson was stolen as a baby, her mother was murdered, and her husband was falsely imprisoned. She worked tirelessly to rectify all of these situations as much as she could. How far would she go? And how far would she get? You do not want to miss this fascinating story. 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 !...
Jun 04, 2024•44 min•Ep. 566
In the 1950's and 1960's, the town of McCaysville, Georgia had an influx of tourists. But instead of coming to town to see the Mayberry-like atmosphere, they were there to pick up something very important: children. Dr. Thomas Hicks provided at least 200 babies for adoption out of his clinic. While helping children in need to find homes is a noble task, there is nothing honorable about the way Dr. Hicks trafficked children from Akron down to Atlanta. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...
May 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 565
I know people try to help their coworkers. But there is a line. And it is crossed, en masse, in this situation. 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 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 564
Brian Cohee was a 19-year-old obsessed with violence and death. He would eventually carry out his fantasy on a beloved local man named Warren Barnes. But the details, my friends, of his crime and capture are absolutely captivating. 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 21, 2024•40 min•Ep. 563
A woman put WHAT in her husband's coffee and got WHAT as a sentence? 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 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 562
Nick Boyd is on trial for the murder of his best friend, Ted Anderson. Journalist Alex Bennett covers the trial for his new podcast and finds himself deep in the thick of the mystery that is Apollo. What will Alex uncover? Will we find out who really killed Ted? And how will Apollo reach to Alex sticking his nose where it doesn't belong? Season 2 of Left on Dead premiers May 15th! So now is a great time to listen to Season 1 again to refresh your memory! After that, a new episode will drop every...
May 14, 2024•59 sec
Israel Keyes was arrested in connection with a missing woman in 2012. It was a tragic situation. However, what the authorities found out about his past is one of the wildest stories you could imagine. Was Israel Keyes the most efficient serial killer in American history? 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 14, 2024•42 min•Ep. 560
Six men pulled off the biggest heist in British history, but what they walked away with was more of a burden than they could handle. 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 10, 2024•9 min•Ep. 559
This is a story that would make for a movie that's too over the top. A novel with this level of corruption and tomfoolery would be completely unbelievable. Thabo Bester is a conman, a murderer, and a world class villain. And his story may not even be over... 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 07, 2024•37 min•Ep. 558
Just last month, six individuals were killed by an attacker in a shopping center at Bondi Junction in Sydney, Australia. It was a brutal crime and there are not a ton of details available yet, but the message to be learned is an important one. 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 03, 2024•7 min•Ep. 557
14-year-old Jodi Jones was brutally murdered near her home in 2003. Luke Mitchell, her boyfriend, was the obvious suspect and many viewed it as an open and shut case. But was there more to the story? Is a killer still out there? 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 30, 2024•44 min•Ep. 556
Sara Lynn Moore-Colucci was found dead outside of her business under very suscpicious circumstances. Her husband, Michael Colucci, was accused of and charged with her murder. But after the first trial ended in a hung jury, will the truth come out at the second trial? What really happened to Sara? Will justice be served? Beth Braden joins the show to break down the case and let us know what to look for in the upcoming trial. Beth is an award-winning journalist whose mastery of the deep dive is ev...
Apr 29, 2024•46 min
When a woman comes into the bank for a loan, she makes sure to bring her uncle to cosign. But he is unable to sign the papers, because he's...dead. 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 26, 2024•6 min•Ep. 554
Andrew Cunanan loved the finer things in life: food, fashion, and fame. But when he could not have it all, instead of starting anew he decided to put an end to those that had what he could not have. His most notable victim was Gianni Versace, but he also took the lives of Jeff Trail, David Madson, Lee Miglin, and Bill Reese. None of them deserved to be killed. Would Cunanan get what he deserved? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support ...
Apr 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 553
Shohei Ohtani, the two-way phenom electrifying Major League Baseball, is a superstar on the field. But off the field, he recently faced a shocking betrayal by someone he trusted most - his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. 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 19, 2024•7 min•Ep. 552
