True Crime

The solution to the most heinous crimes often hinge on the smallest of clues. Investigators must have their eyes trained to find the full story of a murder written in a single scrap of evidence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

In the early hours of June 5, 2018, a house fire in Kenosha, Wisconsin revealed a horrifying scene: Randall “Randy” Volar III was found dead inside, and investigators quickly determined it wasn’t an accident. The investigation led to Chrystul Kizer, a teenager prosecutors said shot Volar, set the house on fire, and fled in his BMW, igniting a nationwide debate as her defense argued she was being s...

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 adopted special needs kids. Leonard Patrick Gonzalez Jr. led a group of seven in the robbery and execution-style killings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

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 cunningly covering their tracks. Even so, telltale clues remain. It’s up to forensic investigators to follow the trail of scattered clues to capture these deadly killers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6...

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 began working with local police and slowly uncovered a multi-state crime ring run by a deadly drug lord who used violence and intimidation to keep those around him silent. Agents needed to infiltrate and dismantle the crew before more people...

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, and its cargo of nearly a million dollars. Six hours later, agents found the van, its driver shot dead inside and the money gone. It was a perfect hit by professionals who left no clue behind. Months passed before a solid lead developed. In January,...

gripping investigative journey into three distinct true-crime cases defined by betrayal, deception, and the pursuit of justice. Each story explores the darker side of human relationships and the devastating consequences when trust is shattered. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

33 year old postal worker Jason Schaefer was delivering mail on his route, when an unidentified person approached him, and opened fire. Several residents ran out of their homes to find Jason Schaefer lying in a pool of blood next to his mail truck... he would not survive. But who could have done this? And why? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403...

Poison is the subtlest form of death, and investigators must see through unusual circumstances to bring these murders to light. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

In the summer of 1988, a wealthy Jackson, Mississippi woman disappeared from her home in broad daylight. Left behind was a mysterious ransom note listing twelve names and no specific instructions. The note, and a few drops of blood were the only clues to her fate. FBI and local police struggled to find answers in the cryptic message so they could find the kidnapper and retrieve the victim before h...

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 to evolve to keep up with changing times; today it includes sophisticated forensics labs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

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, a person can deflect guilt, at least in theory. Forensics is changing that, leading investigators from the killers to their employers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

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 woman and a teenage boy disappeared within hours of each other. Police believed the cases were linked, but didn’t know how. They contacted the FBI for help. A trail of stolen vehicles and murder victims across seven states led agents on a hunt for two su...

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 runaway. When they failed to find her in their quiet Illinois neighborhood, they called the police. The FBI soon joined the investigation and family and friends worked with detectives and agents in an urgent search for the missing girl. Faced with con...

For serial killers, once is never enough. For investigators, the challenge is steep when the killers murder by numbers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

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 resources into finding a killer who left almost no clues behind. They met with FBI agents and detectives from around the country who had similar racially motivated sniper slayings. A month later, working off little more than a possible license plate...

features veteran correspondent Erin Moriarty as she dives deep into three complex true crime cases that challenge the initial findings of law enforcement. Each segment examines the fine line between suicide and homicide, highlighting how investigators and families fight for truth when the evidence Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

nvestigates a high-stakes conflict between two wealthy entrepreneurs in Napa Valley whose dream of owning a successful winery spiraled into financial swindling and a shocking act of violence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

The Millionaire, the Model & the Hit Man: A gripping exploration of a murder-for-hire plot involving a successful entrepreneur and his wife, illustrating how power and jealousy can escalate into a deadly conspiracy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

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 tenacious insurance investigator suspected foul play, but he had no direct evidence. Two years later, a man contacted North Carolina FBI agents with a complex story of conspiracy and murder-for-hire: he claimed he had been hired to murder Wilkey’s killer....

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

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 stalled. Four years later and a continent away, a man told Los Angeles police he had been hired to murder two exotic dancers. Investigators linked the two crimes and uncovered a businessman willing to kill to protect his interests. The FBI would crea...

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 where death is not as natural as it may seem--from slow arsenic poisoning to quick cocaine overdoses. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

In the mid-1990’s, a gang of professional bank robbers raided cities across seven states. Disguises and speed protected their identity from cameras and the police as they stole hundreds of thousands of dollars, always leaving a bomb to terrorize their victims. The stakes were raised when the FBI discovered the robbers had an agenda beyond their personal wealth. To stop these extremists and their g...

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 Bruno claimed the shooting was a tragic accident involving a firearm. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .