The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann

Eric Naposki Case: Missing Evidence, Witness Testimony & DNA Questions Did key evidence in the Bill McLaughlin murder investigation disappear? And why is DNA testing still being delayed decades after the crime? In this episode of The True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann examines the controversial case involving former NFL player Eric Naposki and Nanette Packard Johnston, who were convicted in connectio...

Eric Naposki DNA Testing Delayed? New Questions in Bill McLaughlin Murder Case Could modern DNA technology change everything we know about the murder of Bill McLaughlin? In this episode of The True Crime Report, host Jim Rathmann examines new developments in the case involving Eric Naposki and Nanette Packard, who were convicted years after the 1994 murder of wealthy medical device entrepreneur Bi...

In this episode of The True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann revisits the 1994 Newport Beach murder of businessman Bill McLaughlin and the controversial convictions of Eric Naposki and Nanette Packard-Johnston. Fifteen years after McLaughlin was killed, prosecutors secured convictions based entirely on circumstantial evidence. But what happened to the phone record that allegedly provided Naposki with an...

In the third installment of the Eric Naposki and Nanette Johnston Packard series, former homicide investigator Jim Rathmann conducts a rigorous examination of the evidence, timelines, witness statements, and lingering questions surrounding one of Southern California's most controversial murder convictions. The case traces back to December 1994, when William McLaughlin was murdered in Newport Beach...

The 1994 murder of wealthy entrepreneur Bill McLaughlin shocked Newport Beach, California and became one of the most controversial true crime cases in modern California history. In this episode of True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann walks through the murder case of Bill McLaughlin, Nanette Packard, and former NFL linebacker Eric Naposki — a case that has been featured on Dateline NBC, 20/20, and multi...

The 1994 murder of Bill McLaughlin sent shockwaves through the affluent community of Newport Beach, but decades later, the high-profile case involving Nanette Packard and former NFL player Eric Naposki continues to raise serious questions. In this compelling episode of The True Crime Report, host Jim Rathmann launches a deep investigative breakdown into what remains one of the most controversial c...

In this episode of the True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann reflects on the abduction and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand that shocked the nation. The killer, FedEx contract driver Tanner Horner, kidnapped and murdered Athena Strand after delivering a package to her home in Paradise, Texas. Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode contains descriptions of child exploitation. Listener discre...

The Kouri Richins case is one of the most disturbing true crime stories in recent years—a wife, mother, and author convicted of killing her husband, Eric Richins, using fentanyl in a calculated plan driven by money, debt, and deception. In this episode of True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann breaks down the full timeline of events, from the attempted poisoning on Valentine’s Day to the fatal overdose j...

What REALLY happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security incident? In this episode of The True Crime Report, former United States Secret Service agent Jim Rathmann delivers an expert breakdown of the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton. With firsthand experience protecting high-profile events and working inside the Washington Hilt...

The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer investigation stands as one of the most chilling and controversial true crime sagas in recent history. In this episode, Jim Rathmann deconstructs the arrest of Rex Heuermann—a successful Manhattan architect, married father, and suburban neighbor who allegedly led a dark, predatory double life for decades. While Heuermann maintained a facade of normalcy in Massapequa P...

A shocking new development in the case of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy has surfaced—thanks to modern DNA technology, investigators have officially linked him to another murder over 50 years later. In this episode of The True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann is joined by Tricia Griffith to break down the case of 17-year-old old Laura Ann Aime who disappeared from a Halloween party in 1974. Her case r...

In this landmark episode of The True Crime Report, investigator Jim Rathmann—former Secret Service agent and homicide detective—sits down for an exclusive, sit-down interview with Melanie Curtin. After serving years of a mandatory life sentence for aggravated rape, Melanie’s conviction was overturned in a stunning legal reversal. For the first time, she speaks out about the reality of her situatio...

A 40-year-old cold case finally solved. How did investigators crack the case of Sarah Geer after decades of silence? In this episode of The Jim Rathman Show, Jim breaks down the brutal 1982 murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer in Cloverdale, California—a case that went cold for decades before modern DNA technology and genetic genealogy led to a breakthrough conviction in 2026. Jim Rathmann walks throu...

In this revealing episode of The Jim Rathman Show, Jim Rathman speaks with Ricky Short, the jury foreman from the highly publicized trial that resulted in a not guilty verdict for Melanie Curtin. For the first time, Ricky walks listeners through the jury’s experience inside the courtroom and explains how jurors evaluated the evidence presented during the trial. During the conversation, Ricky detai...

"In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim dives into one of the most controversial criminal cases in modern pop culture: the trial of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic from Tiger King. While many people know the story through Netflix documentaries and viral headlines, Jim takes a closer look at the actual court transcripts and legal details behind the case. Drawing from his...

In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim provides a detailed update on the Melanie Curtin case ahead of her retrial set for March 9th. After her original conviction for aggravated rape was overturned on appeal, major questions remain about prosecutorial conduct, withheld exculpatory evidence, jury instructions, and the credibility of key testimony. Jim breaks down the legal history of the cas...

"In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Podcast, Jim sits down with longtime friend Tricia Griffith, founder and host of Websleuths (the true crime community that’s been digging into major cases for over two decades). Together, they unpack the disturbing (and oddly viral) phenomenon surrounding Wade Wilson, the Florida man convicted of the 2019 Cape Coral murders who later became a fixation for an “a...

In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Podcast, Jim Rathmann sits down with Sheriff Jason Ard of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office for a candid conversation on modern law enforcement, protecting communities, and what it takes to lead through high-pressure moments. Sheriff Ard shares real-world insight from 33 years in law enforcement, including how his agency responds quickly to violent crime, t...

In this powerful episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim sits down with Dr. Jack Porter—a sociologist, criminologist, Holocaust survivor, and longtime Harvard researcher—to discuss the devastating breach of trust surrounding the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal. After losing his wife, Raya, to cancer and honoring her selfless wish to donate her body to science, Dr. Porter was met with the harro...

In this hard-hitting episode, Jim sits down with Dr. James McGibney , the founder of Bullyville and the investigator featured in the Netflix documentary The Most Hated Man on the Internet . Dr. McGibney breaks down the real-world dangers happening online right now, from revenge porn and cyberstalking to extremist grooming networks targeting kids. In a powerful segment of the show, Jim and James di...

Harvard morgue scandal exposed. In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Podcast, Jim breaks down one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent history: the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal involving stolen human remains, fake ashes, and a nationwide black-market network. What began as a trusted donation to science turned into a years-long nightmare for hundreds of families. From 2018–2023,...

In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim dives into one of the most depraved criminal cases of his career—one that blurs the line between a criminal investigation and a real-life horror movie. When historic graves began to be desecrated at the Civil War–era Mount Moriah Cemetery near Philadelphia, investigators expected a case of simple vandalism; instead, they uncovered a gruesome, multi-sta...

In this gripping episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim dives deep into the disturbing rise of 764—a decentralized, predatory network that has moved far beyond the traditional boundaries of online crime. With a major new case surfacing in California, the threat is no longer theoretical; it is on our doorstep. To pull back the curtain on this digital underworld, Jim is joined by acclaimed investigat...

In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode, Jim Rathmann exposes the dark reality of the 764 network, a nihilistic violent extremist movement targeting children through online gaming platforms like Roblox, Discord, and other digital spaces. Jim breaks down a real case out of Vernon, Connecticut, involving a 17-year-old honor roll student who was groomed, exploited, and ultimately manipulated i...

Welcome back to The Jim Rathmann Podcast. Today’s episode covers one of the most disturbing and urgent threats facing children online today — the rise of a digital extremist network known as 764, a group the FBI has identified as a form of modern-day terrorism. Jim breaks down how 764 operates across platforms like Discord, Telegram, Roblox, and Minecraft, how they specifically target vulnerable k...