True Crime

From high-speed chases to a dramatic homicide suspect capture, these clips show how fast control can vanish. Watch the action unfold on On Patrol: Live with moments from Toledo, Everett, Richland County, and Berkeley County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Investigates the controversial shooting of Will Carter Jr. by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Victoria Rickman. The case gained national attention due to the unexpected involvement of a reality television crew that was filming the police investigation at the scene. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

compilation explores three intense criminal investigations focused on notorious killing sprees and multiple murders that shook the nation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

When police in a small Washington State community began looking into the disappearance of a 22-year-old woman, they had no way of knowing it would evolve into a nationwide hunt for a sexual sadist. Police knew the killer’s identity, but he was a master of disguise. The FBI was called on to help. Agents discovered that several unsuspecting women across the northwest had fallen prey to his charms. A...

In the early 1980s, the decapitation of a young African-American male led the Miami-Dade police department and the FBI along a trail of murder. Investigators quickly discovered that the victim was a dissident member of a religious sect headed by a man calling himself Yahweh ben Yahweh, or God, Son of God. Although the FBI believed Yahweh ben Yahweh and his followers were responsible for many murde...

In February of 1996, New Jersey millionaire Frank Black flew to Florida to close a major business deal before retiring. He never came home. Authorities in New Jersey sensed foul play and brought in the FBI. Agents learned of a mystery woman in Florida who was to meet Black. Phone records showed a flood of calls to Black from his business rival just before the disappearance. The FBI would have to p...

Terrorism: Thanks to new technology and, perhaps, the approaching millennium, terrorism is a growing international threat. The Oklahoma City explosion and the bombing of the World Trade Center are just two of the incidents of this growing problem. With the expertise of bomb squads, chemists and tool mark experts, bombs are deactivated and criminals are caught. Become a supporter of this podcast: h...

An investigation into the international crime spree of Colton Harris Moore, a teenager who gained notoriety for stealing airplanes, boats, and cars while often remaining barefoot to evade capture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

a 31-year-old father from Jay County, Indiana. The story unravels a disturbing plot orchestrated by his ex-fiancée, Esther Jane 'EJ' Steven, a local high school softball coach and daycare provider. Driven by a desire to keep Shea out of her life and her daughter's life, EJ enlisted the help of two younger associates, Shelby Hasted and Hannah Kapki. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...

They know as much about crime as any crime fighter, or any criminal. They’re the crime writers, and through their eyes we see murder most foul. Combining perspectives of law enforcement, felons, and journalism, crime writers provide us with as near a first-person account as possible. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

A good coroner provides what’s necessary to solve a crime. A bad one can spoil an otherwise rock-solid case. Cyril Wecht and Henry Lee, two of the country’s most respected coroners, share their cases and insights into crime solving. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

features three intense true-crime investigations that delve into the dark circumstances surrounding complex murder cases. The episodes explore the relentless pursuit of justice, examining the chilling details, forensic breakthroughs, and emotional impact on the families of the victims left behind in cases of cold-blooded violence and tragic betrayal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

in 1989, Marine Captain Shirley Russell disappeared from Quantico, Virginia. Captain Russell was a dedicated officer; her friends and colleagues were certain she had not gone AWOL. FBI agents found her husband, a former Marine, was acting strangely, and a blood-like stain on the couple’s floor disappeared before agents could examine it. There was no body, no witness and no weapon. Yet the FBI’s in...

The Great Outdoors may offer great clues to solving brutal murders. But it takes the keen eye of the forensic entomologist and botanist to decipher the clues nature provides. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

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 .