True Crime

The quiet community of Traer, Iowa, was shaken when Ryan Cooper was discovered dead in his home, having suffered two gunshot wounds to the face while resting in his recliner. His wife, Karina Cooper, reported finding him in the early morning hours after being awakened by a loud noise, initially calling Ryan’s brother for help before contacting 911. The investigation by the Tama County Sheriff's Of...

A nurse practitioner made a frantic 911 call just hours after leaving a bar with a coworker. Police responded to an apartment complex where they found Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig suffering from a gunshot wound. As investigators pieced together the events of the night, they began to uncover troubling contradictions in the account provided by Pennig’s coworker, Matthew Ecker. Kristin Thorne takes an...

A Vermont substitute teacher was reportedly caught “tweaking” on cocaine inside her classroom after a student raised the alarm. Newly released police bodycam footage and arrest records reveal 42-year-old Melissa Martin struggling with officers as they secure her jacket and backpack, which allegedly contained cocaine, moments before students returned. Martin now faces charges of cocaine possession...

Leslie Wexner, the retail magnate behind Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, faced intense questioning from the US House Oversight Committee about his years-long relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner insists he was "duped by a world-class con man" who stole millions, but a controversial 2008 note and accusations of being a "secondary co-conspirator" suggest a cl...

Twenty-seven-year-old Cristina Prodan seemingly vanished from her Arkansas home after having issues with her boyfriend. A few days later, New Orleans firefighters responded to a fire inside a shipping container in a local junk yard. Inside, they found Prodan's remains. Find out what happened to Cristina Prodan on this episode of Crimetastic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Timothy Dale “Tim” Pasa was 50 years old when firefighters responded to a morning house fire in Centerville, Iowa on May 5, 2018, and discovered his body on the bed in the master bedroom. But investigators quickly noticed red flags, including disabled smoke alarms and evidence suggesting the blaze was staged, and an autopsy later indicated Tim had no smoke inhalation, meaning he was already dead b...

Fast cars. Faster egos. Zero patience for the speed limit. Join Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart as he breaks down bodycam where officers come face-to-face with reckless teens who treat public roads like a racetrack. From triple-digit speeds to panic-fueled decisions, these chases show what happens when confidence outruns common sense. Whether you’re here for the adrenaline, the commentary, or the ca...

A 12-year-old Florida boy, Cristian Fernandez, stands accused of murdering his 2-year-old half-brother and sexually abusing another sibling. Raised in a life marked by neglect, abuse, and early trauma, including being found naked and wandering as a toddler, Fernandez’s early years were anything but stable. During questioning, he denied intent to kill, citing “flashbacks” of past abuse by his stepf...

details the criminal case of Robert Connor, a 56-year-old ex-convict who targeted an elderly couple in their 90s for a home invasion in Ocala, Florida. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Today's case brings us to Strafford Missouri where we have a truly shocking interrogation video for you. Three people dead, all shot in the head... TWICE, as they sat around the kitchen table. 48-year-old Tonya Huy, 71-year-old Ronald Koehler and 78-year-old Linda Koehler. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

compelling and harrowing exploration of true crime cases centered on broken trust, intense obsession, and domestic tragedy. The program investigates several high-profile criminal cases—including the stories of Virginia Vertitis, Donna Horwit, and the murder of Ryan Poston—to examine the complex dynamics that can drive partners and family members to commit acts of violence. Become a supporter of th...

An investigation into the death of the patriarch of the Farris family, whose remains were discovered on their property. The case exposes deep-seated familial drama, disputes over money, and an extramarital affair that ultimately became the central focus of a murder trial. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Florida Man lives up to the legend once again. In this ultimate compilation, nineteen arrests across Florida spiral into chaos as suspects assault officers, flee on foot and in vehicles, and turn routine encounters into wild, unpredictable moments caught on camera. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Some people do get away with murder, at least for a while. Flush with their success, serial killers murder again and again. But each time they kill, they leave behind a few more clues, which ultimately lead to their undoing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Mengqi Ji was 28 years old, a talented engineer and new mother living in Columbia, Missouri. In October 2019, she suddenly vanished, and her husband, Joseph Elledge, went on local TV pleading for help as investigators raced to figure out what happened. But as police dug deeper, they uncovered secret recordings, signs of escalating control and conflict, and a carefully crafted narrative that didn’t...

From rat infestations, to dead animals in the freezer, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber is taking us through five “House of Horrors” cases caught on police bodycam that will leave your stomach turning – with dramatic rescues and arrests made just in time before potentially fatal consequences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

An examination of the bizarre and tragic 1990 assassination of Marlene Warren, who was fatally shot at her home by an assailant disguised in a full clown costume. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Buckle up—because Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is diving into 8 of the wildest, most unbelievable Florida Man arrests ever caught on camera. From dramatic foot chases to ridiculous excuses, these clips show exactly what happens when a Florida Man decides resisting arrest is the move… and spoiler alert: it never ends well. Whether you love crazy police encounters, shocking bodycam videos, or just...

An examination into the suspicious death of Amanda Perolt, where the conflicting narrative of a police officer husband clashes with forensic evidence and the eventual pursuit of justice by the victim's family. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

the 1994 cold case murder of Robin Lawrence, a gifted artist and mother who was brutally killed in her home in Fairfax County, Virginia. For nearly three decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family, including her husband Olly and daughter Nicole, without answers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

An investigative look into the pursuit of an elusive dark web operator accused of facilitating murder-for-hire schemes, exposing the dangerous intersection of technology and criminal enterprise. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Drug trafficking has spawned a violent and deadly criminal underground. It’s providing a challenge to forensic investigators devoted to cracking drug rings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

An investigative look at the series of unsolved disappearances and murders of women along Highway 16 in British Columbia, Canada, highlighting the long-standing efforts to find justice for the victims. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Wisconsin cops don't mess around when suspects slam the gas and take off instead of pulling over. Officers aim to shut down fleeing drivers, especially when the stakes become even more dangerous. Watch 13 of the wildest high-speed pursuits with Wisconsin police previously featured on On Patrol: Live. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Investigators rely on ballistics analysis—specifically the discovery of unusual "gas check" metal discs found at crime scenes—to link a series of execution-style killings to the Allen brothers. The case emphasizes the crucial role of firearms identification in placing specific weapons into the hands of suspects. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--64734...