Crossing the Line with M. William Phelps

A series of FBI raids send more than a dozen Macheteros back to Connecticut to stand trial in the Wells Fargo robbery case. Plus, an attorney for the group unpacks the government's "sloppy" legal strategy, Juan's former lover testifies in court, and a key player jumps bail and returns to clandestinity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

A top Macheteros soldier explains exactly what happened the night of the Wells Fargo heist, including where Victor took the cash in the days that followed. Plus, internal dissent and hubris threatens to derail the entire operation, and we dive deep into a Cuban connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Victor Gerena surfaces to take credit for the robbery, money starts showing up in the heart of Hartford's Puerto Rican community. Then, a missile strike thousands of miles away reveals an unassuming piece of evidence that provides investigators with a huge break – and a new suspect.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

A nationwide manhunt takes a turn after police recover the car used in the heist. Then, law enforcement learns what a key witness knows about Victor Gerena's movements the morning of the robbery. This, as Phelps digs into the 25-year-old security guard's background and uncovers a potential motive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The West Hartford Police Department springs into action after two Wells Fargo security guards reveal that a coworker, 25-year-old Victor Gerena, held them at gunpoint, drugged them, and drove off with more than $7 million in cash. Plus, a cryptic lead sends police to a local airport.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the team behind Paper Ghosts, WHITE EAGLE is a six-part true crime series about a 1983 heist where a 25-year-old armored truck driver from West Hartford, Connecticut, tied up his co-workers, stuffed more than $7 million into a Buick LaSabre, and disappeared into the night. At the time, it was one of the largest cash heists in U.S. history. But that was just the beginning.   WHITE EAGLE launch...

When a Rhode Island man went missing in 2020, his family took matters into their own hands after law enforcement seemingly abandoned their constant pleas for help. On the season finale of Crossing the Line, the family of John Cosme sits down with Phelps to share the story of their heartbreaking search and shocking discoveries. And after a shocking video of the night in question is discovered, Cosm...

Some talking heads on true crime TV and podcasts use the terms "sociopath" and "psychopath" interchangeably. But there are major, distinguishing differences. Examining the BTK case, Phelps sorts out the variables, along with the predictable and unpredictable behaviors of these killers, with a renowned expert in the field. Plus, hear exclusive audio of a notorious serial killer's shocking confessio...

You might think it's unlikely you could fall prey to a master manipulator. But how easy is it for someone to use coercive control to take you from independent-thinker to puppet? Phelps is joined by Laura Richards ( Criminal Minds, Dirty John , Real Crime Profile podcast), expert on domestic violence, stalking & sexual violence, to discuss just how easy it is to manipulate a person–with Phelps even...

Sometimes the smallest, most seemingly-inconsequential detail can alter the course of a criminal investigation. While telling the story behind the murder of Rayna Rison, Phelps digs into just how important it is to follow up with sources on a cold case investigation, no matter how long it's been - and sometimes expose vital pieces of a murder case that have been missing for decades.* Learn more ab...

The Golden State Killer committed at least 13 murders, 50 rapes, and 120 burglaries during the 70s and 80s, and eluded law enforcement for 32 years. On April 24, 2018, Joseph DeAngelo was arrested. But what tips the scales and makes the difference in finally solving these types of cases? Phelps unpacks the science with DNA specialist and Forensic Scientist Dr. Claire Glynn, a leading expert in for...

Three people are at home, one winds up dead. Was it murder or suicide? Or perhaps somehow a little bit of both? This is the strange case of the murder of Michael Poole. Phelps breaks down the story from beginning to end and has a conversation with the convicted murderer's lawyer, who brings in new, shocking revelations to support the questions he has about the case.*  *This episode includes produc...

Is putting on makeup while talking about a murder case insensitive to crime victims? A recent explosion of true crime content on social media has generated millions of likes, views, and exploding follower counts for users. With 1.8 billion views on TikTok alone, the Gabby Petito case brought it all to an unfathomable level of popularity. Phelps unpacks the ethical questions raised by this phenomen...

We'd like to think that if something terrible happens to us, the truth will come out, and justice will prevail. But what if your life is worth only a few years behind bars for your killer, and they're released -- only to kill again? Phelps details a case about his former classmate who was brutally murdered... by someone who is set to be released from jail this week.*  *This episode includes produc...

True crime as a genre has exploded in the last few years - killers, and even victims, have passionate followings and even entire fandoms. Using Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez and the Jennifer Dulos case as examples, Phelps asks: Are we vandalizing the soul of memory when we talk about the final days of a victim's life and distill it down to a headline focused on their death?* *This episode in...

How rare are female serial killers? Phelps discusses the latest trends in serial murder and takes a deep dive into the story of Dorothea Puente, an unsuspecting murderer who seemed like the sweetest, little old lady on the block. She set up her home as a safe place for the unhoused and elderly, promising to care for them--that is, until her tenants began to disappear.* *This episode includes produ...

Days before her wedding, 24-year-old grad student Annie Le was seen entering her research lab on the Yale campus–and was never seen again. What really happened the day Annie Le disappeared? Connecticut State Police Crime Scene Investigator Peter Valentin joins the show to retrace the steps he took upon arrival, the subtle clues that helped break the case, and the surprising way he found the body.*...

A novel technique has been solving cold cases all over the country - all without a single drop of DNA. What's genius about this crime-solving method is that it only costs $2, and is paid by the criminals themselves. Join investigative journalist and true crime author of 46 books M. William Phelps as he explores how "the deck" of cold case playing cards inmates use in prison has led to the resoluti...