The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

This is the story of Pablo Escobar's struggle against extradition to the United States and two of the many journalists he kidnapped to leverage the Colombian government, Maruja Pachón and Beatriz Villamizar. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hoste...

This is the story of Andrea Yates and the debilitating effects of postpartum depression in the digital age.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This episode was writt...

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stori...

In this exclusive bonus episode, producer Emma DeMuth sits down with Keith Wallman, Editor-in-Chief of Diversion Books , to discuss the "why" behind the true crime genre.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of Penny Farmer—who lost her brother at sea in the late 1970s, and never stopped looking for him. Not for 40 years …  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This episode was wri...

This episode is about the murder of Steve Beard…and Steve’s wife’s lover, who shot him. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer Editorial Direction by...

This is the second episode of a two-episode mini series about the Archer House. It was supposed to be a place where older folks could find comfort, community, and somewhere to call home. Instead, it was a murder factory.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay...

This is the first episode of a two-episode mini series about the Archer House. It was supposed to be a place where older folks could find comfort, community, and somewhere to call home. Instead, it was a murder factory.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay...

This is the story of Holly Dunn, the only known survivor of the brutal, bloody crimes of the so-called “railroad killer.” But Holly’s story is also about what she did when she survived: how she found strength, power, and how she showed up for the showdown.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com...

Today’s episode is the finale of our three-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer", Jane Toppan.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This episode was written by Mary Kay...

We’re continuing our 3-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer.” It’s a nineteenth century American tale about how an orphan turned indentured servant bootstrapped herself into a mad scientist murderer. In fact, one of the most prolific murderers in history.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore mo...

This is the first of a three-part miniseries about a precocious little orphan. One who was abused and ignored for so long that her acting-out behaviors eventually escalated to scandalous, multiple murders. Of people who betrayed her. Of people who loved her. And of strangers. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more:...

This is the story of a murderous stripper and Vegas showgirl, Marjorie Orbin.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer Editorial Direction by Nora Bat...

This is the story of the one of the first female African-American lawyers, Eunice Hunton Carter, who took down America's most powerful mobster.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This episod...

PART 2/2 An online feud escalates offline, resulting in a double murder. This is the story of the “The Facebook Murders” of Mountain City, Tennessee. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This e...

An online feud escalates offline, resulting in a double murder. This is the story of the “The Facebook Murders” of Mountain City, Tennessee. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram   • Explore more: diversionaudio.com   This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com. This episode wa...

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told is an anthology podcast series of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories about female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast tells the stories in which women aren’t narrowly defined as victims, but instead are the protagonists. See omnystudio.com/listener f...