Joe takes off for Florida, where he meets his match. A listener note: this episode discusses suicide. The episode also includes descriptions of mistreatment of animals. If you or someone you k...Show More
Over the course of years unknown hackers syphoned off 7.3 Billion dollars of bitcoins from the exchange site Mt.Gox. That's right Billion with a "B." It's a great lesson in the double edged sword that...Show More
The scandal crashes down on the White Sox players and gamblers. The criminal trial is a fiasco, though it ends well for the defendants. But the new commissioner of baseball is not beholden to the cour...Show More
A story of murder, betrayal, and a man who fought the law for two decades. Calvin Buari, who once drove BMWs and dealt crack from a violent corner in the Bronx, has served 22 years of a life sentence....Show More
Monica Rodriguez and Magdalena Salas introduce the background of The Rubedec Cases, begin their investigation, and make a significant inroad with the Hudspeth County DA office. This episode is spons...Show More
He was a man who clashed with House leadership in a war of words, violated acts of Congress as a show of force after previous investigations on impeachable charges were inconclusive, and was potential...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
A true crime and punishment show that is written more like a history podcast. It's easy listening whenever I want to listen to a summary of a specific topic
Linda Taylor became the “welfare queen” in 1974 when the Chicago Tribune publicized her outrageous exploits. The reporter who introduced her to the world was a Pulitzer Prize winner named George Bliss...Show More
Traumatic Reenactment
Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia
56:37 | Mar 13th, 2019
1 recommendation
The vicious cycle of family trauma continues as George Hodel's daughter, Tamar becomes a mother. Her children tell the heartbreaking story of growing up in a shockingly toxic environment.
Mike Thevis was the son of Greek Immigrants and a family man, living the American dream. He was also known as the Sultan of Smut, the king of a $100 million adult entertainment empire run out of all p...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Interesting topic about the porn industry decades ago. I think the narration was a bit flat, but worth a listen if the topic interests you.
International adoptions were a rarity in the Marshall Islands until the mid-'90s. Then came an adoption boom of such intensity that the remote island nation suddenly had one of the highest per-capita ...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Just discovered this great reporting series based in Hawaii and other Pacific Islands. Makes me feel slightly more informed about a part of the US that I normally feel removed from.
Episode 5: A serial killer’s trial does not end the case for Detective Trapp. In its aftermath, she finds herself on a quest all her own.
jhawthorne recommended:
This show builds a case AND a character at the same time. I liked how they introduced Julissa Trapp and the case of a murderer simultaneously.
A gruesome discovery by a road crew in Washington Heights sends the 34th Precinct Detective Squad on a hunt for a little girl's identity.
jhawthorne recommended:
One of the first "copcasts", where a police department is actually making a true crime show in house. It's high production and more procedural than average true crime shows. I would recommend listenin...Show More
In the 1980s, one man became the face of the Mafia. The most famous gangster since Al Capone. Through murder, deception, and pure luck, John Gotti worked his way up the mob ladder. But Gotti was bes...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
I really like the host's style and format. I think it matches the tone of the subject and keeps an interesting topic... Interesting!
Three boys kick over a mysterious barrel in the woods. A small town cop fishes for answers. Evidence is buried, and the case goes cold. Click here to donate $20 and get ad-free episodes of Bear Brook...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Great series althougher that tactfully weaves a complicated case together. I've been pretty excited about the, work coming from New Hampshire public radio
Want more DECA stories? Listen to PUZZLE BOX here.Or join the PATREON, to get access to everything.For more information and background on The Deca Tapes, head over to TheDecaTapes.comThe Deca Tapes is...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
One of my favorite shows of the new decade :). The scoring and story are excellent and flow really well. A 'lost in space' kind of piece that works really well in audio form.
Scott's investigation into the disappearance of Charley Cooper continues, but an unexpected discovery is about to change everything.
jhawthorne recommended:
Missing person mystery that gradually brings you more into the story. A quality version of the genre, they're just slow to release episodes
On October 3rd, five people are shot in one day. And a witness sees a vehicle.
jhawthorne recommended:
The 'Monster' series is creepy and really leans into a kind of horror version of true crime. But I also like how long this series lets sources talk sometimes. There are some powerful voices
Welcome to Radio Rental. A mysterious video rental store with a tape collection of TRUE scary stories narrated by the people that experienced them. On today’s tapes… >> Chaos On A Flight A young man...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
So good and so creepy. Great combo of thrilmer audio drama and true crime. Simple storytelling, but it works. I don't mind the silliness of the host either.
Since its founding in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations has claimed to be an independent political think-tank. But they have had a direct hand in crafting some of the most divisive policies in Un...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Classic Parcast show - dramatic reading. Genuinely learned about a secret society, but I didn't feel like they were overselling it
Chris Voss is an American businessman, author, and professor. Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator, the CEO of The Black Swan Group Ltd, and co-author of the book, Never Split the Difference. Chris...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
First time listening, and Dax is genuinely good at getting guests to talk. It's kind of incredible
Detectives race the clock and unwilling informants to solve a mysterious murder on a front porch.
jhawthorne recommended:
Interesting true crime interviews. I don't often hear about cases people dont solve, so I found that sad but refreshing
In 1989, nine-year-old John Quinney accused his father Melvin of being a satanic cult leader and abusing him in satanic rituals. His father vehemently denied the charges. It was a case that tore their...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
I can't believe how widespread this modern day witch hunt was. They did a really good job showing the scope and personal cost of Satanic Panic
What’s up Con-gregation & welcome Scam Goddess, the #1 pod dedicated to all things fraud! In this initial episode comedian, actor, and podcast papi Paul F. Tompkins joins host Laci Mosley for a deep d...Show More
A cabbie kills a key player, and investigators dither.
After the death of her husband, friends encourage Debbie, a former intelligence officer, to try online dating. There she meets a handsome man who claims he’s a British doctor living in America but wor...Show More
Gideon and Glenn tackle the mystery of the Romblon Triangle. What forces lay beneath its treacherous waters? How many souls has it claimed? Listen to discover and get Rom-blown away. --- Send in a ...Show More
On a spring day in 1919, a woman’s body was found bound, gagged, and strangled in a garden in Barre, Vermont. Who was she? Who killed her? In this episode, we try to solve a cold case - reopening a ce...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Interesting concepts and stories, kind of reminds me of a new "revisionist history"
The darkest case I have ever covered 44 days of the sickest torture... there's burning alive... and fireworks involved? It get's really dark. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pra...Show More
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Interesting transfer of a YouTube personality using audio content and conversation
After the deaths of Josh, Charlie and Braden, West Valley police refocused their investigation on Josh Powell's youngest brother. The mercurial Michael Powell made a play for Josh and Susan Powell's l...Show More
For most of his life Isadore Banks found ways to survive—and thrive—in the violently anti-black South. He became one of the largest land-owners on the Arkansas Delta, ran several businesses, and was a...Show More
Four shot, three killed, two murderers on the run. What exactly happened on the night of the murders? #HurricaneTapes
jhawthorne recommended:
Surprise true crime from history that I helped scratch my itch. I was skeptical, but I like the take from the BBC sports reporter
Sarit Weisburd talks about the effect of police presence on crime. "Police Presence, Rapid Response Rates, and Crime Prevention" by Sarit Weisburd. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “The Kan...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Explainer for a lot of the economics and data trends in the criminal justice system. Very vox-y
Valerie Mack was named as the true identity of the LISK victim previously known as Jane Doe #6. Suffolk County police, in conjunction with the FBI, announced that through the use of DNA and genetic ge...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Very Long Island true crime show. The voices feel very real and the story is interesting too
The Officer's Wife premieres January 13, 2020. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...Show More
Investigative reporter Alex Schuman hears about a guy accused of swindling millions who has travelled the Midwest for decades pretending to be a priest. Alex starts his journey talking to two people w...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Crazy story, that almost feels like a commonplace podcast about a cult like priest
After Joe Johnson flips and becomes an informant, the noose starts to tighten around the Syndicate. In October 2014, police execute 18 simultaneous search warrants, bringing down the entire enterprise...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Big bust about interstate pot dealing, almost feels like branded content from Marijuana companies?
Jeffrey MacDonald was the all-American boy. A green beret doctor with the perfect family. Joe McGinniss was a literary sensation - the youngest journalist to ever make the New York Times bestseller’s ...Show More
Eddie, an aspiring film industry trainer, gets a call from a powerful producer offering him the opportunity of a lifetime -- a major film project, in Indonesia. But when Eddie gets to Jakarta, ther...Show More
A trove of secret documents received by BuzzFeed News reveals how banks profit off terror and organized crime — and the ways that governments fail to stop it. To learn more about listener data and o...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Great job translating skeevey financial crimes into an interesting story. Like the Big Short
A stranger attacks a jogger in D.C., sparking a four-year courtroom saga and a campaign for justice.
In episode one, we re-open the case of Frank Little, a union organizer whose brutal unsolved murder shocked the nation during the tumultuous summer of 1917. Our team travels to the mining city of Butt...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
History investigation into the murder of a firey union organizer in 1917
Renee Bach was 19 when she decided to follow God's calling to Uganda. Ten years later, she's accused of impersonating a doctor and she's blamed for the deaths of more than 100 children. We look into t...Show More
Over three decades after the Berkeley Marina Murders Robert guides Payne towards other deadheads in an attempt to chase down uncovered information and untangle the cobwebs of a close-knit community. ...Show More
Patty Hester starts her care with Dr. Fata, but quickly realizes something is wrong. She’s not the only one. All episodes are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon ...Show More
Could Atlanta’s homegrown version of Shaft save the hustler and solve the crime?
In this episode, we hear from the young anti-racist skinheads who physically confronted local racist boneheads, who took direct action to kick nazi scum out of the Rose City.
jhawthorne recommended:
On the ground reporting of how racial violence grew in Portland and how it is being fought
On the penultimate episode of Through The Cracks, we consider the role Shamika Young played in her daughter Relisha Rudd’s life. How was she blamed for Relisha’s disappearance and how much of that bla...Show More
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Nick Quah described this as kind of a reverse true crime. WAMU retells the disappearance of Relisha Rudd as a family and societal story, as opposed to a law enforcement story. I think the host does a ...Show More
Theo Hayez is missing in Byron Bay, a beautiful beachside town on Australia’s most easterly mainland point, frequently in the spotlight for its famous residents. Theo’s from Brussels. He’s 18 and on a...Show More
A movie, Kim Jong-un and a devastating cyber attack. The story of the Sony hack. How the Lazarus Group hackers caused mayhem in Hollywood and for Sony Pictures Entertainment. And this is just the beg...Show More
A killer remains at-large 22 years after a woman is brutally murdered inside her home in coastal North Carolina. Host, Delia D’Ambra, begins a new investigation into the unsolved murder starting with ...Show More
A story about deception, appearances and betrayal. Spy Affair is available exclusively on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Join Wondery+ to ...Show More
West Cork, Ireland is an outpost at the edge of Europe, the jumping-off point for America. Rugged windswept and coastal, it was a place of farmers and fisherman until the 1960’s, when it was discovere...Show More
Two hikers who stumbled on Rauda’s camp before the Beaudette murder lament a missed opportunity to stop the crime before it happened.Sgt. Wright and Lt. Royal file whistleblower lawsuits against the s...Show More
Chris meets up for a beer with the man who reported him to authorities – a second chance and unlikely opportunity follow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American gangster who became the underboss of the Gambino crime family. This is his story. Directed by James Carroll.Sammy receives a req...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Narrative stories of the mob told from the mafia and cops who lived through it
The fates of Frank Carson and his co-defendants are decided, and jurors explain their reasoning. The DA’s office is sued for malicious prosecution, but prosecutors stand by their case. An interview wi...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Story of a suspicious accusation a famous defense attorney. The story I expected, but I enjoyed the way it was narrated
Picture this: thousands of wind turbines off the Atlantic coast, each one taller than the Washington Monument. Offshore wind is seen as an essential solution to climate change, and it’s poised for exp...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Excellent New Hampshire reporting on police misconduct lists, parole experience
It was the biggest bank robbery in British and Irish history. Days before Christmas 2004, gangs of armed men take over the homes of two Northern Bank officials in Belfast and County Down. With family ...Show More
Will investigators have enough evidence to arrest a new suspect in Effie’s homicide? And will Pooneh get closure after 30+ years of investigating the case? To learn more about listener data and our ...Show More
In 1991, federal investigators arrest an arsonist in Los Angeles. In his home, they find a manuscript for a novel about a firebug burning down California. Is the book a work of fiction, or the confess...Show More
Joey writes to the parole board, and receives a letter from an old friend.Please be aware that there are references in this podcast to violence, sexual abuse and suicidal thoughts. If you are negative...Show More
The residents of the Valley View apartments organize a big costume party. Strangers come together. They argue and fight. They dance and drink. At times the party veers out of control. And when they wa...Show More
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Different kind of true crime set in a Halloween party, where dna evidence sends people in different directions
Beloved local sheriff Rick Thompson takes on a starring role as an anti-narcotics crusader in the Reagan Administration's War on Drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s go back to when Nikki and Chris first met at Mr. Todd’s Gymnastics Studio. Justine takes us to Poughkeepsie, New York to talk to the people who were closest to both Nikki and Chris t...Show More
The results of the new DNA tests are in, with big implications for Robin Cho, Byung Song, and the victims of this crime. So, the question is, will justice be served and how? Learn more about your ad c...Show More
On an icy night in January, 1993, masked gunmen walk into a Brinks vault in Rochester, New York. They leave with $7.4m in cash and a hostage. It was one of the largest heists in American history. But ...Show More
Welcome to the world of real life superheroes- ordinary people who put on outrageous costumes and head out to fight crime. Journalist David Weinberg sets out to uncover the truth about Seattle’s maske...Show More
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Reporting on the real life trend of masked heroes with interviews the exceptional and normal people that become vigilantes
Schoolteacher Jack Branch and other hostages become human shields as Fred Carrasco ups the stakes in his demand to be released from prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Load of tape and footage from a huge prison takeover that was overshadowed by Watergate
Face to face with a sheriff and a judge.
Convicted of the murder of her husband’s ex-wife, Laurie Bembenek escaped Wisconsin’s only womens’ prison in 1990. A nationwide manhunt ensued, but the truth about whether Laurie was guilty of the cri...Show More
A college student dies on her 21st birthday in Spain. Authorities rule her death an accident. Years later, questions arise after a TV segment airs about someone she was with that night.
In Paris, a banker receives a bizarre call from her boss. He says she'll soon be contacted by a secret agent about a confidential government operation.The instructions provided by the agent are simple...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Story of a French scammer that became famous for going after rich and governments
Decades after Ted Kaczynski was caught, we wrestle with a question that still hangs in the air: Was Ted a prophet or simply a murderer who terrorized a nation and killed three people? Project Unabom...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Retelling of the unabom investigation with almost all the key people involved, including family
Mahmood Mattan was hanged 70 years ago for a murder he did not commit. The aftermath of his execution has run deep through the Mattan family. All three of his sons faced years of prejudice because of...Show More
John and Amanda piece together their shattered reality while facing a possible lifetime in prison. As the full picture of Project Souvenir emerges in court, they start to wonder if the deception goes ...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Narrative story of the Canadian feds that supposedly caught home grown terrorists
The Affair | 5
The Rosenberg Case: A Tale of Murder, Corruption, and Conspiracy in Guatemala
48:18 | Nov 15th, 2022
2 recommendations
The investigation unearths a bombshell revelation. The contract killers are captured and upon questioning reveal the identities of who hired them — two brothers with a surprising connection to Rodrigo...Show More
Sugimoto-san is a driver for Saita-san’s yonige company. But he’s also a former client. Who built a huge golf course … and got in way over his head. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Th...Show More
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Tokyo vices jake adelstein investigates why and HOW people around Japan go missing
In the last episode of the series, the team finally hears from a man they’ve been chasing for months. And they return to Maine, to tell Christopher’s parents what they have discovered about their son'...Show More
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Twisting journey to try and find how and why a journalist was shot dead in Sudan
Kim interviews Fred Lamb and takes a fresh look at the case.
jhawthorne recommended:
I think this is good, but I’m not sure? It took awhile to get going though, not sure if I would have listened to episode 2 if it wasn’t serial
Nearly 50-years-old now, Yohance tries to make sense of what forgiveness means in the face of endless racial violence. Credits Host: Yohance Lacour Producers: Bill Healy, Dana Brozost-Kelleher, ...Show More
Chapter 1 of 9 Author Gilbert King receives a message from a Florida judge who claims that there is an innocent man in prison, wrongly convicted of murdering his wife back in 1987. King and researche...Show More
As the trial concludes, one name is on everyone’s lips. As a stunned community scrambles for answers, could he hold the key to this baffling crime? Producer, sound design and research: Meic Parry Nar...Show More
Karen Dunlap Graham recounts a daughter's worst nightmare, as her father Max Dunlap is accused of involvement in the assassination of investigative reporter Don Bolles, a scandal that immediately beco...Show More
Billy and Paul with special guest Karen Kilgariff take you on an investigation that spans from coast to coast. They know the killer but need your help in identifying his victims. For more informat...Show More
New information leads Mosi to some truths about what really happened during the shootout, and he tries to find a way out of the darkness. Follow Radical on Instagram @radicalpodSee omnystudio.com/...Show More
Episode 5 of 10 Derrick Hamilton, champion of the wrongfully convicted, claimed innocence since the day he was arrested by Scarcella. He claimed innocence in a previous murder conviction as well. But...Show More
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a radio drama that aired on CBS Radio from February 18, 1949, to September 30, 1962. The first several seasons imagined protagonist Johnny Dollar as a standard private i...Show More
jhawthorne recommended:
Got back into this story and i really liked the story, the pacing and the music in the background. Relaxing sports history to get back into