Sirens: Southern True Crime

In Part 1 of this six-part Hell in the Heartland series, Raven Rollins and Mandy McNeely examine the crimes of serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells and his alleged connection to the disappearance of Ashley Freeman and Lauria Bible. The episode explores Sells’ history of violence, patterns of manipulation, and the role of cyberstalking—along with how his name became entangled in one of Oklahoma’s most ha...

In this installment of Cryptids Unscripted, folklorist Simon Vaughn joins Raven Rollins and guest Jean Gray for a conversation surrounding the legend of Mothman — one of America’s most infamous cryptids. From the origins of the sightings to the folklore and cultural fascination that followed, the group explores how the story of Mothman evolved into modern mythology. Also joining the conversation i...

Raven sits down with co-host Simon Vaughn, who tells her about Skinwalkers. Topics include Wendigos, Shamans, Voodoo, Werewolves, Vampires, the games Until Dawn, The Quarry, The Dark Pictures Anthology, and Stephen King books and movies (yes, we are aware we called the film by the wrong name - Sleepwalkers). Get spooked with this creepy tale. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If yo...

Raven, Bill, Rick, and Emma wrap up the case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch aka Dr. Death by talking about his final victims and his court trial. Show Quotes: "Doctor! That's a hotdog!" "You're going to jail for 20 years and you can no longer shop at Walmart." #SixRedFlagsOverTexas Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and...

"Trust me, I'm a doctor." Raven, Emma, Rick, and Bill continue their discussion of Dr. Duntsch and his many patients. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate, review, and share my podcast! Find Raven's books at www. RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my...

In Part 2 of our coverage on Dr. Duntsch AKA Dr. Death, Raven, Rick, Emma, & Bill jump into some of Dr. Death's patients, including Jerry Summers, who was supposedly Duntsch's best friend from childhood. Rick explains medical jargon. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:...

In part 1 of this mini-series, we cover the extensive case of Dr. Christopher Duntsch AKA Dr. Death who practiced in Dallas, Texas in the early 2010s and had some severe outcomes with some of his performed surgeries. In this episode, Raven Rollins, Emma Waters (Psychologist), Bill Shackleford, and Rick Rollins (Critical Care & Special Ops Paramedic) discuss the doctor's upbringing, schooling,...

Raven sits down with guest Professor Mandy McNeely and co-host Holly Archer to talk about the serial rapist, Robert Howard Bruce, his victims, and a brush with him that Mandy had back when he was active. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate, review, and share my podcast...

Raven Talks with Jamie on his show "Danny & Park Novels Good News Podcast" about The Sirens Podcast. It's a real trip when the retired Homicide Detective (Jamie) is the one interviewing ME! Thank you to D&P for having Raven on! Go check out their show now where they interview all kinds of creators from all walks of life and have yourself a cup of good news today! Find the podcast on our we...

Raven sits down with investigative journalist and bestselling nonfiction author Sally Denton for a conversation surrounding longform investigative storytelling, narrative nonfiction, and her book “ The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land .” A former investigative reporter and author of nine nonfiction books — including multiple New York Times Editors’ Choice selections — Sally discusses her...

Raven and guest co-hosts Jean Gray and Simon Vaughn take you to Foss Lake in Oklahoma for the mystery of six missing people, who also disappeared with their cars. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate, review, and share my podcast! Find Raven's books at www. RavenRollins...

Murdered horrifically in 2009 in Tulsa, OK, Lisa's case still runs cold. Visit www.oklahomacoldcases.org Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate, review, and share my podcast! Find Raven's books at www. RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery...

Raven Rollins sits down with former federal prosecutor, innocence advocate, law professor, and author Valena Beety for a conversation surrounding wrongful convictions, forensic junk science, systemic injustice, and the pursuit of reform within the American legal system. As the founder of the West Virginia Innocence Project and author of “ Manifesting Justice ,” Valena discusses the real-world case...

In 1998, Dena Dean disappeared from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her vehicle was later found abandoned in the parking lot of Marvin's Food Store, but Dena was nowhere to be found. Weeks later, on June 12, 1998, her decomposed body was discovered in a field near a pond approximately two miles north of Town West, near 51st Street South and 49th West Avenue. The Tulsa Medical Examiner ruled her death a homicide....

*TRIGGER WARNING* In this episode, we get really heavy. We discuss the Oklahoma serial rapist RJ Thompson, as well as Raven's own sexual assault experience. We talk with attorney Carrie White, who consulted on the RJ Thompson case, and speak with an RN & Forensic Nurse (or SANE nurse), Debra Campbell, who testified in RJ's trial, and who gives a tell-all of what to expect during a sexual assau...

In this epic crossover, Chi & Shan from You're Doing Fine Oklahoma (another Oklahoma true crime Podcast) stops by the studio to tell Raven about Bobbie Parker, an Okla. warden's wife who was kidnapped by Randolph Dial, an inmate, and went on the longest prison break in the history of OK. Make sure to catch part 1, Randolph Dial, first! Explicit Content. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Stor...

Chi & Shan from You're Doing Fine Oklahoma : A True Crime Podcast stop by the studio to tell Raven about Randolph Dial, a man who turned himself in for murder, even though no one was even on his tail. Part 1. Check out our Bobbie Parker coverage in Part 2. Mentioned in this episode: Get Allegedly Today! Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

We delve into the mysterious disappearance of a Texas woman, Prisma Peralta Reyes, in which she walks into an elevator and never walks out. We also interviewed Prisma's father, Dan Fuchs, and he sheds light on the case from his perspective at almost 3 years after she went missing. Follow the case. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few wa...

In this final part of the Axe Murders of the South Saga, Rick, Raven, and Simon talk about the New Orleans Axeman of the 1920s. Explicit Content. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate, review, and share my podcast! Find Raven's books at www. RavenRollins.com Follow Siren...

In this part of the Axe Murders of the South Saga, Raven, Simon, and Rick discuss Clementine Barnabet, an alleged lady axe murderer in the early 1910s Louisiana. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate, review, and share my podcast! Find Raven's books at www. RavenRollins....

In this part of The Axe Murders of the South Saga, Raven talks about the 1880s Austin Axe Murders with Rick Rollins & Simon Vaughn. Explicit Content. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate, review, and share my podcast! Find Raven's books at www. RavenRollins.com Foll...

Unlike our other episodes, Raven and guest Scarlett Halter bounce around the timeline of the crime of Candy Montgomery from Wiley, Texas as we review and tell you about the Hulu Series, Candy , as well as the book, Evidence of Love , about her life and trial. Explicit content. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and h...

For Pride Month, Raven talks to a member of the LGBTQ2+ community who is also a regular on the show, Simon Vaughn, about the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Florida in 2016 on the 6th anniversary of that horrible night. They discuss the events of the night, hate crime laws, and some of Simon's personal experiences.  Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, he...

Now Chapter One of Dreadfully Yours Podcast, Raven speaks with award-winning journalist, science writer, and outdoors expert Kathryn Miles about her new book Trailed: One Woman's Journey to Solve the Shenandoah Murders . There's so much covered in this book. National park security (or the lack thereof), hate crimes, unsolved murders, the backpacking community, and of course, the girls' love story...

Raven heads back in time to the 1920s and lets guest Professor Mandy McNeely tell us about the infamous Osage Murders, which she teaches in her college coursework. We discuss Killers of the Flower Moon. Listener Discretion Advised. Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling. If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears: Rate,...