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A single dad turns to robbing banks to save his struggling family. In the end, his actions destroy it. We discuss “Deep Cover: The Family Man.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
Prosecutors say this program can put suspects at the scene of the crime. Defense attorneys think the software and its creator are frauds. We discuss "Uncover: The Expert Witness" from CBC Podcasts. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
The mayor tries to turn his small island town into a tourist destination…which is hard to do when the entire place is cursed. We discuss the scary/fun Apple TV hit “Widow’s Bay”#truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
OnlyFans changed the economy of online sex work, but what has it revealed about the nature of human intimacy? We’ll talk about the podcast “OnlyFantasy.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
Journalists and police search for a retailer who’s been selling a powerful poison to those on an online forum looking to end their lives. We’ll discuss the CBC podcast “Hunting the Suicide Salesman.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
A father tries to protect his son after he witnesses a brutal crime. Will the hunt for a serial killer bring them closure - or more pain? We’ll discuss the Netflix dramatized series “The Witness.”#truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
After murdering a woman in a London park, the culprit left behind a witness: her two-year-old son. Can the little boy help police catch his mother’s killer before he strikes again? We review “The Murder of Rachel Nickell.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
Just when she thinks she’s solved her small town’s biggest mystery, one of her friends goes missing. Pip is back in season two of “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” on Netflix. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
She was the citizen sleuth celebrated for cracking a cold case and nabbing a killer. But her son says Susan Galbreath had an ulterior motive, and sent the wrong man to prison. We’ll talk about “My Mother’s Lies.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
After their son was murdered in 2002, a couple set out to improve Aurora, only to find a city eager to discuss change but unwilling to pursue it. We discuss the independent podcast “City of Lights.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
Two passengers were killed when a teen slammed into a building at 100 MPH. Police say it wasn’t an accident — it was murder. We’ll talk about “The Crash” on Netflix. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
What started as a buzzworthy paternity suit against an unpopular reality star turned into a bizarre tale of manipulation and obsession. We’ll review the podcast “Love Trapped.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
A labor advocate’s campaign to unseat a corrupt union boss ends in tragedy — and reform. We’ll discuss the podcast “Coal Survivor” from Crooked Media and Campside Media. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
A lovestruck doctor learns a terrible secret about her fiancé. Should she stand by her man — or turn him in? We’ll talk about the Netflix series “Should I Marry a Murderer.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
When Black women and girls started disappearing in Newark, the police response was limited. So the victims’ loved ones took matters into their own hands to catch a serial killer. We’ll talk about the podcast “Someone’s Hunting Us.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
Three women bound by friendship are shattered by a shocking crime, forcing secrets about their relationships to the surface. We’ll talk about the mystery series “Imperfect Women” on Apple TV. #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
To the rest of the high school, they seemed like three best friends. But when one vanished, nobody suspected the other two were involved. We’ll talk about the Hulu true crime documentary series “Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
Years ago, she was abandoned as a newborn in a field. Now she has suspicions about the Good Samaritan who found her. We’ll review the #truecrime #podcast “Foundling” from Tortoise Investigates and The Observer. Link in the comments. ⬇️
One identical twin goes to jail for his brother’s crime! Why don’t they tell the truth? We’re talking about the #truecrime #podcast “Blood Will Tell.” Link in the comments ⬇️
Police investigate the mysterious death of a sign language interpreter. Is it related to the anonymous hook-up site he was on…or to what’s been happening between his wife and best friend? We’ll talk about “DTF St. Louis” from HBO Max. #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
The Georgia Guidestones were a peculiar roadside attraction, until someone blew them up. Was it a prank or something more sinister? We're reviewing "Who Blew Up The Guidestones?" #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments ⬇️
A woman shoots a documentary with a polygamist leader. When she discovers his sexual crimes, she keeps the cameras rolling to gather more evidence. We’ll talk about “Trust Me: The False Prophet.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️
They found their cousin to be an annoying blowhard. When he got arrested for hiring a hitman, it didn't improve their opinion of him. We discuss “The Idiot.” #truecrime #podcast Link in the comments. ⬇️