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True Crime
True Crime is a compelling podcast dedicated to unraveling the mysteries, motives, and mayhem behind the world’s most fascinating and chilling real-life cases. With a deep dive into crimes that have shocked the world and others that flew under the radar, this podcast leaves no stone unturned in its...
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Florida Couple’s Home Invasion Murder Caught on Camera
Byrd and Melanie Billings were murdered during a brutal home invasion in Pensacola, Florida, on July 9, 2009. The couple had 17 children, including 13...
From Microscopic Fibers to DNA: How Modern Forensics Links Predators to Their Hidden Crimes
There’s never a good reason for murder, but some killers are particularly brutal—choosing their prey at random or with no apparent motive and then cun...
The FBI's Investigation into a St. Paul Drug Cartel and the Murder of Duan Walker
1990, a body was discovered burning in a Minnesota alley. Weeks later, police finally identified the victim, a suspected drug courier from California....
The FBI Investigation into the 1994 Fatal Wells Fargo Armored Van Heist and the Hunt for Rogue Law Enforcement Officers
In November of 1994, when a Wells Fargo armored van disappeared from a Glendale, Arizona mall, local authorities and the FBI scrambled to recover it,...
Investigation into Deception, Vengeance, and High-Stakes True Crime Trials
gripping investigative journey into three distinct true-crime cases defined by betrayal, deception, and the pursuit of justice. Each story explores th...
Federal Corrections Officer Caught In Murder Plot
33 year old postal worker Jason Schaefer was delivering mail on his route, when an unidentified person approached him, and opened fire. Several reside...
Real-Life Forensic Investigations into Cold-Blooded Poisoners and Hidden Family Crimes
Poison is the subtlest form of death, and investigators must see through unusual circumstances to bring these murders to light.
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Unraveling a Cryptic Ransom Plot and a Cold-Blooded Kidnapping in Mississippi
In the summer of 1988, a wealthy Jackson, Mississippi woman disappeared from her home in broad daylight. Left behind was a mysterious ransom note list...
How the Texas Rangers Use Forensics to Solve Cold-Blooded Murders
Formed in the 1830s to protect settlers against Indian attack, the Rangers became part of the Texas Highway Patrol in 1935. Their role has continued t...
How Forensic Science Unravels Hire-to-Kill Murder Plots and Exposes Conspirators
For a price, anything’s possible. Contract killings arose out of the need to establish the perfect alibi. By hiring someone else to do the dirty work,...
The Cross-Country Spree Killing of Lewis Gilbert and Eric Elliott
A Labor Day weekend turned into a nightmare of murder as a cross-country crime spree terrorized the nation. In a small Ohio community, an elderly woma...
The Tragic Disappearance and Murder Investigation of 11-Year-Old Britney Martinez
A day that began with a class field trip ended with a parent’s worst nightmare. An 11-year-old girl was missing. Her parents were certain she was no r...
Uncovering the Forensic Trail of Serial Killers in California
For serial killers, once is never enough. For investigators, the challenge is steep when the killers murder by numbers.
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The Manhunt for White Supremacist Serial Killer Joseph Paul Franklin and the FBI's Nationwide Investigation
On August 20, 1980, an unseen sniper murdered two young black men as they jogged with two white women in Salt Lake City, Utah. Police threw all their...
Erin Moriarty Investigates Suspicious Deaths and Potential Homicides in Three Chilling Cases
features veteran correspondent Erin Moriarty as she dives deep into three complex true crime cases that challenge the initial findings of law enforcem...
Three Gripping Investigations Into Greed, Passion, and Betrayal in the Dark Side of Human Ambition
nvestigates a high-stakes conflict between two wealthy entrepreneurs in Napa Valley whose dream of owning a successful winery spiraled into financial...
A Three-Part Investigation into Greed, Passion, and Deadly Betrayal featuring "The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man
The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man: A gripping exploration of a murder-for-hire plot involving a successful entrepreneur and his wife, illustrat...
The Deceptive Murder of David Wilkey and the FBI’s High-Stakes Investigation into a Cold-Blooded Insurance Conspiracy
Hunter’s Target: At first it seemed like a tragic hunting accident when 18-year-old David Wilkey was shot to death in rural Virginia in 1983. A tenaci...
How Forensics Unmasked Cold-Blooded Killers in Three True Crime Investigations
Some people murder for love. But these killers did it for the money. When greed is the motive, investigators must make every clue pay off.
The FBI Investigation into the 1987 Chippendales Murder and the Downfall of Steve Banerjee
In 1987, a successful television producer was gunned down in his New York office. It looked like a professional hit. With no leads, the investigation...
Toxicologists Uncover the Hidden Chemistry of Calculated Murders.
Toxicology: While drugs can cure disease and ease pain, they can also be agents of murder. Toxicologists can examine blood and tissue to uncover cases...
The Midwestern Bank Bandits: How the FBI Dismantled a Dangerous Extremist Terrorist Cell
In the mid-1990’s, a gang of professional bank robbers raided cities across seven states. Disguises and speed protected their identity from cameras an...
Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments: A Nine-Year Pursuit for Justice and the Truth Beh
the 2013 death of Melissa Rocuba, who was fatally shot in her home by her husband, Bruno Rocuba. For nearly a decade, the case remained unsolved after...
When Marriages End in Murder: How Forensic Evidence Caught Three Ruthless Spouses
When lovers turn on each other, or marriages fail, some ruthless spouses find a grisly way to gain an uncontested divorce – with no paperwork. When mu...
Uncovering Dark Secrets and Deadly Conspiracies Behind Familial Homicides
Every family has its secrets, and sometimes blood relations lead to bloodshed. When murder becomes a family affair, investigators must turn to forensi...
Shadows of Obsession: True Stories of Stalking and the Fight for Justice in the Digital Age.
the harrowing reality of stalking, exploring how obsession can escalate into devastating tragedy. The documentary provides an in-depth look at several...
A Tragic Tale of Betrayal, Drug Trafficking, and the FBI's Race Against Time
In 1994, a teenage immigrant came to the United States to realize her dream of becoming a doctor. But a tragic twist of fate intervened, when she foun...
How Forensic Science Solves Decades-Old Murders and Catches Elusive Killers
These cases took a decade or more to solve. There’s no statute of limitations on murder. As a case turns cold, the clues become scarce, investigators...
A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent
the 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops, a 30-year-old mother found strangled in the trunk of her car in Oregon. For nearly 35 years, the case remained a co...
The Calculated Murder of Anne Marie Fahey and the Downfall of a Powerful Delaware Attorney
the 1996 disappearance of Anne Marie Fahey, the appointments secretary to the Governor of Delaware. The case quickly shifts from a missing person inqu...
How Investigators Solve Murders When No Body Is Found
What does it take to prove murder if the victim cannot be found? Investigators must go to extreme lengths to catch the killer when the victim is presu...
Investigating Three Chilling True Crime Cases of Poisoning and Betrayal
look into three chilling true crime cases centered on calculated murders within personal relationships. Through original reporting and thorough invest...
The FBI’s Multi-Year Hunt for a Violent Drug Kingpin in Fort Myers Beach
In the late 80’s, Florida’s cocaine imports were among the highest in the nation. Regional territories were enforced with intimidation and murder. Des...
Uncovering the Truth in Three Dark and Gripping True Crime Mysteries
An in-depth look at the brutal double homicide of Chip Northup and Claudia Maupin. The investigation follows the shocking discovery that the perpetrat...
The Tragic Story of Michaela Meave and the Detective Who Wouldn't Stop Until Justice Was Served
a young Oklahoma mother who vanished in 2023. The story highlights the dedication of Lieutenant Dakota Black, a skilled tracker and detective with the...
Solving Cold Cases Through Revolutionary Fingerprint Forensics and Technological Advances
The identification Division of the FBI relies on fingerprints as one of the most effective ways to identify criminals. Fingerprints, along with palmpr...
Justice: How the Murder of Katlyn Lyon Montgomery Sparked
a young mother whose death was initially misidentified as a drug overdose. The documentary follows her family's relentless pursuit of justice, detaili...
Mom of 5 Vanishes After Quiet Night With Boyfriend
The small, tight-knit town of Bardstown, Kentucky, was forever changed on a summer night in 2015 when Crystal Rogers, a devoted mother of five, vanish...
Decoding Disaster: How NTSB Experts Use Black Boxes to Solve the Mysteries of American Eagle Flight 4184 and Skylink Flight 70
Black Boxes: Little evidence is left after an airplane takes a deadly plunge from the sky. Investigators' best hope for an answer comes from the fligh...
7 Explosive Traffic Stops Caught on Bodycam
Some traffic stops start routine… and then explode into chaos. From tasers and fights to a woman ripping her own arm from handcuffs, Law&Crime’s Jesse...