The First Degree

This week the girls and the goth are analyzing the infamous Oscar Pistorius case, from the step by step recap of what happened on Feb 14, 2013, to why it’s so hard to prove intent in court. They debate table cloths, demolishing historic buildings, and the annoyance of lawn mowers. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 In...

Once the quintessential cheerleader in high school, a 30 year old woman’s life is nothing like it used to be. The husband she had a tumultuous relationship with has died, and she’s turned to drugs. She starts dating another 30 year old drug user, and while she has a prior criminal history, it’s nothing like her boyfriend’s. Within five days of becoming Facebook official, the new couple heads off o...

This week the girls and the goth interrogate the iconic Bailey Sarian! They chat about Bailey’s introduction to true crime as a kid, debate who killed JonBenet, and she confesses the worst thing she’s ever done! 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstd...

A senior in high school suffers an injury that puts an end to his dream of playing college basketball. His life spirals out of control, and one night in 2008, he finds himself pointing a gun at a bouncer outside a Portland, Maine bar. He fires one shot, hitting the bouncer, a sniper with the Marines, in the chest. The bouncer is left paralyzed below the waist, and the shooter goes to prison for at...

This week the girls and the goth celebrate a SPOOKY week with a Halloween themed episode of Killing Time! They learn about different Halloween murders over the year and debate healthy Halloween snacks, teenagers trick or treating, and the glorious 100 Grand candy bar. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: inst...

Episode Title: Jesse & Brad A chance encounter in a Wal-Mart parking lot leads to two nights of partying…before things take a dark and unexpected turn. On episode 167, Jac, Alexis & Billy tell a harrowing tale of taunting texts, betrayal, a near death encounter and a horror movie turned real. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirst...

This week the girls and the goth celebrate Jac and Jared getting engaged in a wedding themed episode of Killing Time! Jac and Alexis take you through the night of the proposal and try to put the blurry pieces together one of the best and most nerve wracking nights of Jac’s life! 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Inst...

A young Amish girl goes missing while walking home from church. Because the police aren’t sharing any details, people come up with theories on what happened. Some think the girl ran away to escape the strict confines of her religion, others think something more sinister happened. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, an arrest is made. But police still don’t know where the girl is, and they won’t find o...

This week, the girls and the goth are talking cannibalism: from Jeffrey Dahmer to the Donner Party to weird dudes who eat body parts in the name of art. They put pumpkin spice, candy corn, and white chocolate on the stand, and get VERY involved with a Worstie’s threesome gone bad. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 In...

By the time Tony Vick was 31 years old, he had been prosecuted for fraud, suspected of arson, had become a cult leader, and had collected more than 500k in life insurance payouts resulting from the death of those closest to him. Somehow, Tony had evaded consequences for these sins-- despite the cloud of suspicion that had hovered over him...That is, until the inexplicable disappearance of his seco...

This week the girls and the goth have an epic chat with their friend Payne Lindsey, host of the Up and Vanished podcast! They talk about all things involving Season 3 of the podcast, focusing on Ashley Loring Heavyrunner and missing and murdered Indigenous women. The crew then gets silly and dives into fan questions for Payne and end up revealing an incredible nugget from his past. 🎟 Catch up to F...

A man finds his wife unconscious in a bathtub, just a few months after he was diagnosed with cancer. Friends and family grieve for him—but what they don’t know is that he has a history of being an elaborate scam artist. In episode 164, Jac, Alexis and Billy uncover the bizarre tale of a criminal who rivals “The Jinx.” 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Pat...

This week, the girls and the goth revisit James Dean’s fatal car crash and the trail of destruction The Little Bastard caused post mortem. They debate backseat DJs, car phonecalls, and trunks filled with goodwill bags. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@th...

A Florida woman starts dating a man she met online, and after a quick courtship they start planning their future together. He promises her a house, a new car and the wedding of her dreams. For her, he was “Mr. Right.” How could anything go wrong? In episode 163, Jac, Alexis and Billy, reveal the startling details of this love story gone wrong. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full...

This week, the girls and the goth go back in time to 1969 when the “Paul Is Dead” hoax took over Beatlemania! They dive into all of the theories, secret messages, and easter eggs found in their albums and music. They also debate Cheesecake Factory, the top sheet, and...what the hell even is aioli? 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/the...

Meaghan Rice was the most popular girl in school—and many thought she was the prettiest. Meaghan also had two boyfriends—David and Randall. When David said he was moving away, she concocted a bizarre plot to win his affection and make him stay. It involved a truck, a secret code word, a knife and an unthinkable act of brutality. In episode 162, Jac, Alexis and Billy tell the tale of a true high sc...

This week, the girls and the goth talk all things musical torture. From the bizarre songs used to torture in the CIA, to what songs would drive us insane. We debate the Happy Birthday song, the French Horn, and Imagine Dragons. Also, what song would you want as your “final song”? 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Ins...

Two teachers fall in love after discovering their passion for education in one another. After coming home from running errands, the husband finds his wife dead at the bottom of their stairs with several stab wounds. He frantically calls 911, but there is no weapon and no suspect found at the scene. Was it a robbery gone wrong, or something much more sinister? In episode 161, Jac, Alexis and Billy,...

This week, the girls and the goth talk all about the dark history of Elvis, and it’s not what you think. They debate whether warm ketchup and hot guacamole are acceptable or not, and reminisce about finding out that Santa wasn’t real. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok...

After his mother’s body was found entombed in the basement of his father’s new house, Collier Boyle has no time to grieve—he now has to testify against his father in court. In episode 160, Jac, Alexis and Billy lay out the details of how Jack Collier planned the murder of his weeks, the brutal aftermath for a little boy who lost both his parents, and how he was able to carve out a life afterwards....

This week the girls and the goth discuss the great London fire and weird serial killer names. They debate cold pizza, hangover cures, and creepy white vans. Plus, they need your help coming up with their serial killer monikers. Help them on Instagram! 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirs...

When Collier Boyle wakes up, his father tells him his mother has “gone on a little vacation.” But the 11~year old boy knew better. He knew his father was lying, and he was determined to find the truth. In episode 159, Jac, Alexis and Billy tell a tale of double lives, betrayal and a little boy working secretly with the police to bring his own father to justice. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes pe...

This week, the girls and the goth dig into the dark, predatory history of MLMs. They debate whether they love or hate water parks, read receipts, and clapping when the plane lands. Oh, and lots of trash talking Keith Ranierie! Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/FIRSTDEGREE Slumber Clou...

A mother tells her 11-year-old son: “if I ever go missing, I would never leave you. But you need to know your father is dangerous.” After the boy hears a scream in the middle of the night, he wakes up to find his mother gone. In episode 159–one of the most intense First Degree stories they’ve ever encountered—Jac, Alexis and Billy tell the tale of The Boyle Family. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episode...

This weekend, the girls and the goth are talking everything satanic panic. They dive into the West Memphis Three, why printed press matters, and is cereal a soup???? Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Best Fiends: Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over...