Episodes

  • Dad’s Place Church - Pastor Chris Avell

    Dad’s Place Church - Pastor Chris Avell
    Jan 31 2025
    Learn about the controversial case of Pastor Chris Avell, a small-town minister from Bryan, Ohio, who faced legal repercussions for offering shelter to homeless individuals in his church. What began as a compassionate effort to provide refuge during harsh winters turned into a courtroom battle over zoning laws, fire codes, and the limits of humanitarian action. Join the discussion about the tension between public safety regulations and ethical obligations, exploring the broader implications of Pastor Avell’s case and the federal lawsuit that could redefine how cities balance compassion with compliance.

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    10 mins
  • Vile Predators - Riley Hadley

    Vile Predators - Riley Hadley
    Jan 29 2025
    In today's episode, Jamie and John dive into the heartbreaking story of a 17-year-old North Dakota teenager who fell victim to a devastating online sextortion scheme. After he tragically took his own life, his family and law enforcement embarked on a relentless pursuit of justice. The investigation uncovered a global network of scammers and led to the arrest of Samuel Ebube, a California-based middleman who played a pivotal role in the operation.

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    10 mins
  • America's First Murder Trial - Elma Sands

    America's First Murder Trial - Elma Sands
    Jan 28 2025
    Step back into 19th-century New York City for a tale of intrigue, heartbreak, and one of America’s earliest murder mysteries—the Manhattan Well Murder. In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Gulielma "Elma" Sands, a young woman whose body was found in a well in 1799, sparking the nation’s first documented murder trial.
    Accused of the crime was Levi Weeks, a young carpenter with powerful connections, defended by none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. From the mysterious events leading up to Elma’s disappearance to the courtroom drama that captivated a growing city, we dive into the complexities of the case and the questions that remain unanswered.


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    39 mins
  • The Alphabet Murders - Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz, and Michelle Maenza

    The Alphabet Murders - Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz, and Michelle Maenza
    Jan 24 2025
    The Alphabet Murders remain one of America’s most chilling unsolved mysteries. Between 1971 and 1973, three young girls in Rochester, New York—Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz, and Michelle Maenza—were brutally murdered. Each shared a haunting pattern: their first and last initials matched, and their bodies were discovered in locations beginning with the same letter. Was this killer ever caught? Or could he have continued his violent crimes elsewhere?

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    10 mins
  • OneCoin - Ruja Ignatova

    OneCoin - Ruja Ignatova
    Jan 22 2025
    Ruja Ignatova, the self-proclaimed "Crypto Queen," built an empire on deception, masterminding one of the largest cryptocurrency scams in history with her company, OneCoin. By the time authorities closed in, she had defrauded over three million people of an estimated $4 billion. Then, in 2017, she vanished without a trace. Join us as we explore Ignatova’s rise to infamy, the intricate web of lies behind OneCoin, and the lingering mystery of her disappearance. Where is Ruja Ignatova now, and will she ever face justice?

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    10 mins
  • The Kandahar Massacre - Robert Bales

    The Kandahar Massacre - Robert Bales
    Jan 21 2025
    This episode of True Crimecast unpacks the horrifying events of the Kandahar Massacre, a grim chapter in the history of the Afghanistan War. On March 11, 2012, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales embarked on a violent rampage, killing 16 Afghan civilians, including women and children, and leaving behind devastation in two small villages. Jamie and John examine Bales' troubled past, the psychological toll of war, and the systemic failures that may have contributed to his actions. They also explore the legal proceedings, international law implications, and the lasting impact on US-Afghan relations.

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    36 mins
  • 10 Years Missing - Mary Louise Day

    10 Years Missing - Mary Louise Day
    Jan 17 2025
    Mary Louise Day vanished from her Seaside, California, home in 1981, and for over two decades, her disappearance remained a haunting mystery. Unreported by her parents and investigated only years later, Mary’s case raised troubling questions about her tumultuous upbringing and the family dynamics that shaped her life. In a shocking twist, Mary reappeared in 2003, but her return brought more questions than answers.

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    9 mins
  • Under the Rug - Gregory Biggs

    Under the Rug - Gregory Biggs
    Jan 15 2025
    When Gregory Glenn Biggs was struck by a car on a fateful night in 2001, the aftermath revealed a story that shocked the nation. Left lodged in the windshield of nursing assistant Chante Mallard’s car, Biggs’s life could have been saved—but instead, a series of incomprehensible decisions led to his tragic death.

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    10 mins