True Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation

Retrospective 2 takes us to the origin of the investigation; where Josh's interest in storytelling evolved into his obsession of needing to know everything. And it started in a surprising place: a bound book of correspondence between two teenage girls and their landlord. What started as comedic found writing, became a mystery that people could not let go. And as Josh made his way through it, while...

In the second half of Israel Keyes's 7/12 FBI interview, he discusses trophies, burglaries, arsons, following other serial killers, the women he dated, the relationship between his violent crimes and arsons and robberies, and more. This audio will be incredibly important in season 7 of TCB, launching October 5. 10th Anniversary Retreat https://www.bothand.fyi/event-details-registration/ten-year-an...

In this interview, Keyes discusses the Texas and Eagle River caches, blood on his boat, sex workers, cemeteries, Ted Bundy, Dean Koontz, his time in Texas, and more. Part 2 will be out on June 21. TROVA TRIP to Costa Rica https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-josh-hallmark-nov-2026 TROVA TRIP to Galápagos Islands https://trovatrip.com/trip/south-america/ecuador/ecua...

To celebrate 10 years in podcasting, we're spending the summer going back in time and both highlighting key episodes and telling the stories behind them; you’ll get new behind-the-scenes information about what was happening in life, in various investigations, and in the world that impacted these important episodes and their podcasts. You’ll learn how Josh started podcasting, how he started investi...

Every year over 4,000 unidentified bodies are recovered in the United States. 600,000 people are reported as missing, and thousands more go unreported. The Butterfly Effect is an investigative podcast that seeks to reunite the nameless with their identities. Subscribe to The Butterfly Effect Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh-the-israel-keyes-inv...

In the second half of this interview, Keyes shares his thoughts on other serial killers like BTK, Ted Bundy, and The Green River Killer. Then he discusses his plans for the future, losing control, and how the facade of his life was moving further and further away from who he really was. He also goes into detail regarding the New York victim, the Curriers, breaking into homes, arsons, and fatherhoo...

In this interview, Keyes discusses publicity and strategy, the impacts of his crimes on his family, searching for remains, the NY victim, lies he's told about his time in Texas, and serial killers he's read about and studied. TROVA TRIP to Costa Rica https://trovatrip.com/trip/central-america/costa-rica/costa-rica-with-josh-hallmark-nov-2026 SPONSORS • BetterHelp:  BetterHelp.com/TCB for 10% off y...

Season finale. TCB will be back in October.   This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark.  With additional research by Michelle Tooker, Shana Wilensky, and Jordan Taylor. Sources include: • KARK.com • 4029TV.com • The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette SPONSORS: • Factor : 50% poff and free breakfast for a year.  • Quince : Free shipping and 265-day returns.  • Be...

The team returns to Texas to look at a case, which Jordan has been following for four years, that involves a suspicious death, an arson, and an abandoned house. And this case may just shed light on some of Keyes's odder travels and some new and unsettling information on the Azle bank robbery. This episode was written, researched, and produced by Jordan Taylor.  With editing and writing by Josh Hal...

A case the team has been looking into for over four years, makes its podcast debut; where a crime in an Israel Keyes hotspot eerily matches a chapter from one of his favorite books. This episode was written, researched, and produced by Michelle Tooker.  Additional research, editing, and writing by Josh Hallmark.  Research assistance by: Shana Wilensky and Jordan Taylor.   PATREON This is a Studio...

Josh and the team discuss how Israel Keyes used infrastructure maps to scout, hide and/or bury his caches and victims. This may just be the key to solving his crimes. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Kathy Nation, Jordan Taylor, and Michelle Tooker. This episode featured Kathy Nation, Jordan Taylor, Michelle Tooker, and Shana...

Josh and team dissect various information and semantics surrounding Keyes's male-female couple. They circle back to Eugene Hyatt and Kami Vollendroff, and then deep-dive the disappearance of a Spokane couple. Then new information from a friend of Keyes gives the team a new perspective not on just the male-female couple and the vicitm ruled accidental, but potentially all of Keyes's unknown victims...

The FBI releases some surprising new information obtained from Keyes, including more maps. Josh begins connecting a handful of those maps to facts, theories, tips, and potential victims. This episode was written, researched, and produced by Josh Hallmark.  With research by: Jordan Taylor, Michelle Tooker, and Kathleen S. TROVA TRIP to ICELAND Learn more and/or reserve your spot at https://trovatri...

In light of new revelations about Keyes's childhood and time in Eastern Washington, we further explore his upbringing, religious history, and his family's beliefs; which all lead us back to that farmhouse in Hunters, Washington. And from there, we try to make sense of what happened on April 2, 2005. This episode was written, researched, and produced by Josh Hallmark.  With research by: Jordan Tayl...

A childhood friend of Israel's comes forward to discuss his time in Colville, Christian Identity, the Keyes family, Israel's early crimes, and more. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark.  TROVA TRIP to ICELAND Learn more and/or reserve your spot at https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/iceland/iceland-with-josh-hallmark-jun-2026      PATREON This is a Studio BOTH/AND product...

A childhood friend of Israel's comes forward to discuss his time in Colville, Christian Identity, the Keyes family, Israel's early crimes, and more. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark.  TROVA TRIP to ICELAND Learn more and/or reserve your spot at https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/iceland/iceland-with-josh-hallmark-jun-2026      PATREON This is a Studio BOTH/AND product...

We first covered Hunters, Washington back in season two. And while our reporting on it paused, our investigation into it did not. Jordan and an anonymous source have spent years digging into Hunters and the abandoned farmhouse there. And even as we thought there was nothing left to find, new information began pouring in. And continued pouring in as recording and post-production on this episode wer...

Josh and Michelle Tooker examine Keyes's comments about and references to abducting and murdering couples. They take a look at what exactly that might mean, follow-up on previously covered cases, and take a look at new ones. And then they hone in on what the team may have been overlooking all along.   This episode was written, researched, and produced by Michelle Tooker.  It was edited and post-pr...

Josh follows up on a new tip from FBI Special Agent Ted Halla. It takes him to familiar ground, both literally and in cases he's looked into previously. This new tip, with some research and fascinating conversations, compels Josh to some interesting and shocking conclusions.  This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark.  Additional research by: Shana Wilensky, Miche...

Josh goes over the investigation into Israel Keyes's death; including what was found in his cell, what led to it, and how it happened. Plus new information opens an online can of worms, and sends Josh to Washington state.  This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark.  Additional research by: Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, and Jordan Taylor.     This is a Studio BO...

In the season 7 premiere, Josh goes over a long list of significant new evidence, answers a few big questions, and asks plenty more new questions. A picture of a woman found in Keyes's car paints a very clear picture of some of his activity. New maps, journals, writings, and more set the stage for an eye-opening season. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. ...

As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month.  Quince: Go to  www.quince.com/TCBS to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true...

As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month.  Quince: Go to  www.quince.com/TCBS to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true...

As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month.  Quince: Go to  www.quince.com/TCBS to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true...

As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month.  Quince: Go to  www.quince.com/TCBS to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true...