The FOX True Crime Podcast

Almost 48 years ago, eight-year-old Gretchen Harrington went missing after leaving her home in Marple Township, PA. Gretchen was last seen walking to her vacation Bible school, yet she never made it there. On October 14th, 1975, nearly two months after her disappearance, Gretchen's remains were found in Ridley Creek State Park. For decades, the identity of Gretchen's killer remained a mystery. How...

On Tuesday, Long Island serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann appeared in court for the first time since his arraignment. Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney will serve as the lead prosecutor on the case. He revealed during a press conference after the hearing that a "massive amount" of evidence was collected during the investigation. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty to the six counts of mu...

On July 15th, 1976, in Chowchilla, CA, the largest kidnapping for ransom in United States history took place. Kidnappers Fred Woods IV, James Schoenfeld, and Richard Schoenfeld took bus driver Ed Ray and 26 children hostage, later driving them to a quarry and burying them alive inside a box truck. After spending hours underground, the driver and children were able to escape captivity and return to...

On July 13th, 25-year-old Carlee Russell allegedly went along an Alabama interstate missing after placing a 911 call. During the call, she described seeing a toddler along the side of the road, but by the time authorities arrived at the scene, there was no trace of Carlee or the child. Two days after her initial disappearance, Carlee returned home and told investigators that she had been kidnapped...

The Bonanno crime family was one of the most feared crime syndicates within the New York City mafia scene. In 1976, a low-level jewel thief by the name of Donnie Brasco caught the attention of Lefty Ruggerio, a Bonanno family soldier. He took Donnie under his wing, taught him the Bonanno way of life, and even opened the door for him to become a "made man" for the family. Unbeknownst to the family,...

As we go about our everyday lives, it's easy to forget the possible dangers we face on a daily basis. Although we're often told to fear the unfamiliar and unknown, sometimes threats to our personal safety fall closer to home than we realize. However, with the right preparation and planning, we can protect ourselves from being the victim of a crime. Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the United...

For years, the state of Washington was shrouded in mystery as bodies of women began appearing across the state. Between 1996 and 1998, it became apparent to the police that they had a serial killer on their hands. In 2000, a break was finally made when Robert Lee Yates, a veteran and family man, was arrested for the murders. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Mark Safarik worked on the case as...

Friday, July 14th, 2023 police arrested Rex Heuermann in Massapequa Park, Long Island, in connection with the infamous Gilgo Beach murders. In 2010 and 2011, human remains were found along the south shore of Long Island. Suffolk County Police have announced a press conference that will take place Friday afternoon in which they will share significant details and developments related to the case. At...

In 2015, 17-year-old Rudy Farias reportedly vanished while walking his dogs in Houston, Texas. Rudy's mother, Janie Santana, had reported his disappearance to the police. Eight years later, Rudy was found sleeping outside of a church in Houston. Although his safe return was celebrated by the community, shocking revelations within the case began to arise. Details reported by the Houston Police Depa...

On August 23rd, 2002, 21-year-old Michelle Knight was kidnapped, making her the first victim of Ariel Castro. She, along with Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry, was held captive in a deteriorating and dilapidated house on Seymour Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. For years, the girls lived an unthinkable nightmare as Castro chained, starved, beat, and raped them. But on May 6th, 2013, everything changed. The...

On February 13th, 2017, 13-year-old Abby Williams and 14-year-old Libby German went missing during what should've been a fun hiking trip in Delphi, Indiana. The following day, their bodies were found along that very trail, launching a double-homicide investigation of the two young girls. The case garnered national media attention but remained unsolved for years. In October 2022, a significant brea...

Hollywood is no stranger to the romanticization of the mafia. With the gangster genre producing some of the industry's most well-liked movies, it's not hard to see how audiences' perceptions of criminals and mob bosses have been easily influenced. While many notable films are based on fictitious accounts, A Bronx Tale was born from a real-life mobster shooting. Famed actor and writer Chazz Palmint...

An unthinkable tragedy struck Clermont County, OH, when on June 15th, 2023, 32-year-old Chad Doerman allegedly shot and killed his three sons execution-style. Clayton (7), Hunter (4), and Chase (3) were murdered in cold blood in broad daylight. Their mother was shot and injured during the assault as well. On Friday, June 23, Doerman pleaded not guilty to the 21 charges against him, which included...

Beneath the surface web, the websites and search engines we use on a daily basis, lies the dark web, a hidden network of dangerous websites which are hidden from public access. In 2011, a man operating under the pseudonym, "Dread Pirate Roberts," created the Silk Road, a dark web black market used for selling drugs, weapons, and illegal services.  The FBI became aware of the Silk Road just months...

Artificial intelligence is a rapidly evolving form of technology making its way into many facets of life. Now, the realm of law enforcement is looking at how A.I. can be used to assist investigations. Whether through crime scene analysis, autopsy examinations, or lie detection, A.I. offers various capabilities that could be incorporated when solving crimes. ER Physician and CEO of Convo GPT Dr. Ha...

The Gambino crime family was known as one of the most formidable crime syndicates in New York City. Producing notorious leaders such as Salvatore Gravano, Gregory DePalma, and even the ruthless John Gotti, the family seemed untouchable. When newcomer Jack Falcone arrived on the scene, he quickly gained the trust of some of the most prominent members of the family and was even invited to become a "...

On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Unabomber Ted Kaczynski was found dead in his federal prison cell at age 81. A mathematics prodigy, Kaczynski received a Harvard education and worked as a professor at UC Berkeley before isolating himself from society. In a remote cabin in Montana, Kaczynski created a number of bombs targeting people who he believed were responsible for the industrialization of society...

Crime scenes tend to be a gruesome sight to see. But after the police put up the yellow caution tape and collect the evidence, who's responsible for cleaning up the mess left behind? That's where the Soul Mediators come in.  Crime scene cleaners Tom DeSena and Junior Lallbachan provide an in-depth look at their line of work. They share stories from some of their most shocking jobs, discuss their t...

On May 24th, 2023 62-year-old Raul Meza Jr. called the police and confessed to the murder of his 80-year-old roommate, Jesse Fraga, just four days earlier. During the call, Meza also implicated himself in the 2019 murder of 66-year-old Gloria Lofton. Upon his apprehension by the U.S. Marshals, Meza was found with a bag containing zip ties, duct tape, ammunition, and a pistol, leading authorities t...

After spending just over two months in office, President Ronald Reagan was adjusting to his new life as the United States Commander in Chief. On March 30th, 1981, as he was departing from a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton Hotel, President Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr., a mentally-disturbed man who attempted a presidential assassination to impress Actress Jodie Foste...

On the night of May 3rd, 2007, British 3-year-old Madeleine McCann went missing while on a family vacation to Portugal. That night, Madeleine’s parents Gerry and Kate McCann dined with friends at a nearby restaurant, leaving the toddler and her two younger siblings alone in the apartment at which they were staying. The adults took turns checking on the children throughout the evening, but as Kate...

Annie Le was a brilliant young woman destined for greatness. While enrolled in a pharmacology graduate program at Yale University, Annie was just days away from marrying her college sweetheart. However, on September 8, 2009, Annie vanished from the campus laboratory in which she regularly worked. Annie's disappearance sent shockwaves across the campus and tragically on September 13, 2009, the day...

Before he was known as the Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo was known as the "East Area Rapist" by law enforcement. From 1976-1979, the Sacramento Sheriff's Department received various reports of home invasions and sexual assaults conducted by an unknown man. As a result of the serial attacks, a task force was soon formed in order to identify the attacker and bring an end to his horrific crime...

Throughout the 1970s and 80s, an unidentified man terrorized families across California. Responsible for more than 100 burglaries, over 50 rapes, and at least 13 homicides, the suspect was dubbed the "Golden State Killer." For decades, law enforcement worked tirelessly to uncover the identity of the murderer. In 2018, justice was served when former police officer Joseph DeAngelo was finally arrest...

In 2005, 18-year-old Natalee Holloway went missing while on a graduation trip to Aruba with her fellow classmates. According to her peers, Natalee was last seen leaving a club with Joran van der Sloot, a man who would soon become the prime suspect in her disappearance. While serving a 28-year prison sentence in Peru for the murder of 21-year-old Stephany Flores, van der Sloot is to be extradited t...