Top 100 most popular podcasts
NFL superstar Aaron Hernandez had unlimited talent and potential. When he was arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd, his life came crashing down. Were there warning signs, and just how dangerous was Aaron Hernandez? Part 1 of 2.
When Marilyn Sheppard was murdered in 1954, the police immediately suspected her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard. In their rush to judgment, did they miss the true perpetrator, or did they get it right? Part 2 of 2.
When Marilyn Sheppard was murdered in 1954, the police immediately suspected her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard. In their rush to judgment, did they miss the true perpetrator, or did they get it right? Part 1 of 2.
Part 2 of 2. True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone.
True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone.
The second and final episode. Looking into the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Was his assassination the result of a vast conspiracy or a lone gunman?
Part 1: Looking into the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Was his assassination the result of a vast conspiracy or a lone gunman?
Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Flinders University in South Australia, Dr. Neil Brewer, will discuss the latest research on eyewitness identification and why eyewitnesses are wrong more than expected.
When Nina Sharanova mysteriously disappeared, her husband, Hans Reiser, began acting suspiciously. Where was Nina, and what role did Hans play in her disappearance?
Part 2. On the afternoon of March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo California Police Department to report that intruders kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, from their Mare Island home. Except, they didn't believe him.
On the afternoon of March 23, 2015, Aaron Quinn called the Vallejo California Police Department to report that intruders kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins, from their Mare Island home. Except, they didn't believe him.
Legendary musician, Marvin Gaye, revolutionized the music industry, while his personal life crumbled. How did his contentious relationship with his father ultimately result in his death?
Seven-year-old Wayne Mallette was murdered in Toronto in 1956. Ron Moffatt, a local 14-year-old, was wrongfully convicted of his murder. True crime writer, Nate Hendley, will take us through these horrific events, which he chronicled in his book, "The Boy on the Bicycle."
Part 2. On January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was attacked on the streets of Chicago. Was it a hate crime or a hoax?
On January 29, 2019, actor Jussie Smollett claimed he was attacked on the streets of Chicago. Was it a hate crime or a hoax?
Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of her boyfriend's Coronado Island, California mansion. Her death was engulfed in suspicious circumstances, yet the authorities quickly ruled it a suicide.
Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a balcony in the courtyard of her boyfriend's Coronado Island, California mansion. Her death was engulfed in suspicious circumstances, yet the authorities quickly ruled it a suicide.
Part 2: Caylee Anthony vanished in June of 2008. A month later, Caylee's grandmother reported her missing, after her mother, Casey Anthony, told her that she was kidnapped. This was only the beginning of the lies.
Caylee Anthony vanished in June of 2008. A month later, Caylee's grandmother reported her missing, after her mother, Casey Anthony, told her that she was kidnapped. This was only the beginning of the lies.
Troubled throughout his life, rather than look inward, Elliot Rodger chose to hurt and kill perfect strangers to express his discontentment. Prior to his killing rampage, he uploaded a dark and disturbing video called "Retribution," which provided some insights into his twisted mind.
Lyle & Erik Menendez killed their parents. They lavishly spent their inheritance; however, when they were caught, they claimed self-defense associated with sexual abuse. Where is the truth?
Part 2, Chris Watts killed his wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in 2018. What drove him to commit such unspeakable acts?
Chris Watts killed his wife, Shanann, and two young daughters, Bella and Celeste, in 2018. What drove him to commit such unspeakable acts?
In 1992, Exxon executive Sidney Reso was kidnapped from the driveway of his New Jersey home. The kidnappers requested an unprecedented ransom of $18.5 million. Who was responsible and would they be able to pull-off the exchange?
Former Seattle P.D. Homicide Detective Cloyd Steiger talks about his experience investigating murders and his book "Homicide: The View from Inside the Yellow Tape."
In 1932, Charles Lindbergh, Jr. was kidnapped from his second floor nursery with his parents downstairs and awake. Bruno Hauptmann was tried and convicted, in what was known as the "trial of the century." Did he act alone?
In preparation for her true crime book, "His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer," attorney and writer Anne Howard corresponded and met with William Devin Howell over several years. I will be interviewing Anne about this experience.
Part 3 of 3: Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?
Part 2: Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?
Southern Illinois University student Pravin Varughese froze to death in the woods near Carbondale, IL in February of 2014. Just prior, he got into a "fight" with an individual by the name of Gaege Bethune. Did the beating he received result in his death, or was it just an unfortunate accident?
Part 2: David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki were engaged in a contentious and lengthy divorce and custody battle. As this was transpiring, their two oldest daughters, Samantha and Gianna, disappeared. "The Girls Are Gone" chronicles this story, and I will be talking with the authors.
David Rucki and Sandra Grazzini-Rucki were engaged in a contentious and lengthy divorce and custody battle. As this was transpiring, their two oldest daughters, Samantha and Gianna, disappeared. "The Girls Are Gone" chronicles this story, and I will be talking with the authors.
The murder of D.C. intern, Chandra Levy, is still unsolved. Was her murder a random, stranger killing or was it a targeted attack?
Oscar Pistorius fired three shots through his bathroom door, which killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Was it intentional or accidental?
Ronald Cotton spent over 10 years in prison for a rape he did not commit. How did this happen and what impact did it have on his life?
Part 2 of my discussion with true crime author Frank Girardot about his latest book, "Burned," which covers one of the most prolific arsonists of the 20th Century, John Orr.
True crime author Frank Girardot will discuss his latest book, "Burned," which covers one of the most prolific arsonists of the 20th Century, John Orr.
In 1993, the Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms ("ATF") tried to execute a search warrant on a Branch Davidian compound near Waco, Texas. In the end, dozens of men, women, and children were killed. How did this happen?
In 1996 in Rowlett, Texas, six-year-old Devon Routier and five-year-old Damon Routier were stabbed to death. Their mother, Darlie Routier, was also cut during the attack. Did Darlie kill her children and stage her injuries, or did an intruder attack the family?
In 1996 in Rowlett, Texas, six-year-old Devon Routier and five-year-old Damon Routier were stabbed to death. Their mother, Darlie Routier, was also cut during the attack. Did Darlie kill her children and stage her injuries, or did an intruder attack the family?
A bomb exploded at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. The FBI raced to find the perpetrator, but inadvertently focused on the wrong person.
True crime blogger, E.J. Hammon, and I discuss serial husband killer Blanche Taylor Moore.
Rodney Alcala is a convicted rapist and serial killer who casually appeared on the game show "The Dating Game," concealing his dark and dark, evil side.
On September 2, 2010, Deputy Jeremy Banks of the St. Johns Sheriff's Office in Florida found his girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell, dead from a gunshot wound. He was allegedly standing outside the room when she shot herself with his duty firearm. Ignoring the obvious conflicts of interest, Sheriff David Shoar handled the case internally, which potentially compromised the entire investigation.
On September 2, 2010, Deputy Jeremy Banks of the St. Johns Sheriff's Office in Florida found his girlfriend, Michelle O'Connell, dead from a gunshot wound. He was allegedly standing outside the room when she shot herself with his duty firearm. Ignoring the obvious conflicts of interest, Sheriff David Shoar handled the case internally, which potentially compromised the entire investigation.
Jodi Arias claimed self-defense in the 2008 murder of Travis Alexander. Is she a cold, calculating murderer or a victim of her circumstances?
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Bunker and Herbert Hunt, among others, illegally manipulated silver prices. Numerous entities filed civil lawsuits against the Hunts for their losses. Mark Cymrot was the lead attorney for the largest lawsuit against the Hunts. He wrote a book about his experience called, "Squeezing Silver," and we will be discussing his book and the underlying case.
John Fay struck up a letter correspondence and later a friendship with notorious serial killer Arthur Shawcross. He recently wrote "The Shawcross Letters" about his relationship with Shawcross and his own dark journey.
John Fay struck up a letter correspondence and later a friendship with notorious serial killer Arthur Shawcross. He recently wrote "The Shawcross Letters" about his relationship with Shawcross and his own dark journey.
Behind a carefully crafted facade, Ted Kennedy was poised to pursue the U.S. presidency, but then came the Chappaquiddick incident, which resulted in the death of Mary Jo Kopechne.