True Crime

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 .

When lovers turn on each other, or marriages fail, some ruthless spouses find a grisly way to gain an uncontested divorce – with no paperwork. When murder tears lovers apart, forensic science must put piece together the mystery to catch the killer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

Every family has its secrets, and sometimes blood relations lead to bloodshed. When murder becomes a family affair, investigators must turn to forensics to uncover family plots Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

the harrowing reality of stalking, exploring how obsession can escalate into devastating tragedy. The documentary provides an in-depth look at several high-profile and deeply personal cases, including the murders of Penny Chang, Jackie Vandagriff, and Dr. Amie Harwick. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

In 1994, a teenage immigrant came to the United States to realize her dream of becoming a doctor. But a tragic twist of fate intervened, when she found herself an innocent victim of the drug trade. Kidnapped and held captive, she survived for days against all odds. Authorities arrested her captors, but they refused to reveal her whereabouts. The FBI and local police raced against time, determined...

These cases took a decade or more to solve. There’s no statute of limitations on murder. As a case turns cold, the clues become scarce, investigators must rely on science to close cold cases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

the 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops, a 30-year-old mother found strangled in the trunk of her car in Oregon. For nearly 35 years, the case remained a cold mystery, deeply impacting her young daughter, Rihanna Stevens, who was only eight months old at the time of her mother's death. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

the 1996 disappearance of Anne Marie Fahey, the appointments secretary to the Governor of Delaware. The case quickly shifts from a missing person inquiry to a high-stakes murder investigation when evidence points toward her former lover, Thomas Capano, a wealthy and politically connected attorney. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

What does it take to prove murder if the victim cannot be found? Investigators must go to extreme lengths to catch the killer when the victim is presumed dead. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .

look into three chilling true crime cases centered on calculated murders within personal relationships. Through original reporting and thorough investigation, the program examines the motives and methods behind these crimes—often involving the use of toxic substances like eye drops, arsenic, and cyanide to commit seemingly untraceable acts of betrayal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...

In the late 80’s, Florida’s cocaine imports were among the highest in the nation. Regional territories were enforced with intimidation and murder. Desperate to stop the violence, local authorities turned to the FBI for help. One dealer bowed to no one. He would stop at nothing to keep detectives and agents from building a case against him. When his organization began targeting the government itsel...

An in-depth look at the brutal double homicide of Chip Northup and Claudia Maupin. The investigation follows the shocking discovery that the perpetrator was a 15-year-old boy, Daniel Marsh, and documents the long legal battle that ensued as he attempted to secure a lighter sentence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime--6473403/support .