True Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation

Steven Lorenzo's friend and accomplice is identified as Scott Schweickert. And the pair's history is revealed through AOL instant messages and a mutual friend. Tampa PD investigate multiple assaults within the Tampa gay community, leading to an arrest and a second search warrant. And the relationship between Steven and Scott gets complicated. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produ...

Steven Lorenzo comes to the forefront of Tampa PD's investigation into the disappearance of Jason Galehouse and the death of Michael Wachholtz. Lorenzo's criminal history leads to a sting operation that ends in a very haunting search of his home, and lists of some very important names. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark With additional research by: Kaz Feat...

Josh's other investigative true crime podcast, Unsafe Spaces, just wrapped its first season. Binge the first four episodes here and now, then head on over to Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men to subscribe and binge the complete season. On December 22, 2003, two gay men were reported missing to Tampa PD. The investigations into their disappearances, would open a Pandora's Box that would force the...

In March and April of 2023, Josh, most of the research team, Dr. Kunkle, Bobby Chacon, and others involved in True Crime Bullsh** filmed for several weeks for Sundance TV's True Crime Story: Citizen Detective. That episode, the season finale of the series, airs this Thursday on Sundance TV, and Friday on the Sundance TV streaming app. Check out the preview now. https://www.sundancetv.com/shows/tru...

Unsafe Spaces is an investigative, serialized true crime podcast that explores the crimes that take place in the places we’re supposed to feel safest. In Season One: Tampa’s Missing Men, I explore how two different missing persons cases, reported on the same day, opened a Pandora’s Box of unreported assaults, cold missing persons cases, ignored rapes, and unsolved murders within Florida’s gay comm...

The season finale. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by: Jordan Taylor, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, and Kim K. And research assistance by: Andrew French and Kaz. With special thanks to Jordan Taylor, Jessica Alihodzic, illian Natale, and Bridget LaMell. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bot...

In a new dump of documents from Anchorage PD, the research team finds new interviews with Keyes, new evidence photos, and a whole host of other new info that answers questions and begs new ones; not just in the Koenig case, but many of the most compelling cases we've looked into over the past five years of the show. Next episode: April 27, 2023 / April 25 for Patreons at $4+ With additional resear...

In our investigation into the disappearance of Steven Earl Kraft Jr, we fill in some critical gaps in the Keyes timeline - which could have big implications. And then, we get some long-awaited documents. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Additional research by Jordan Taylor. Research assistance by Shana Wilensky. This episode features Shana Wilensky This is a Stu...

Israel Keyes claims his philosophy on killing kids changed after the birth of his daughter. But what exactly does that mean? And what does it imply about his activities prior to 2002? This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Research assistance by Jordan Taylor This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: w...

For the first time in 4 years, we return to Bloomington, Indiana to discuss new information regarding the cases of Israel Keyes and Lauren Spierer. True Crime Bullsh** will return on March 23. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Research assistance by Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Ben Lamb, and Jordan Taylor This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebul...

The Currier files take us to Wisconsin and the greater Midwest, where two new cases have strong circumstantial evidence, a tip potentially places Keyes in the right place at the right time, and new information leads us back to Indiana. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Additional research by: Shana Wilensky, Andrew French, and Michelle Tooker. Research assistance...

A missing teen with a challenging childhood is largely ignored by local law enforcement. A lack of good information mixed with a lot of finger pointing only exacerbates an already troubled investigation. And three disappearances along a rural highway beg some serious questions about Keyes. This episode was written and researched by Shana Wilensky. With production, editing, and additional research...

The Debra Feldman files from Hackensack PD were just 18 pages; but it only took one to make a massive impact and prove several long-standing speculations. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, Kaz, and Michelle Tooker This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free exper...

Four Washington state FOIA responses tell very different stories and provide new insights into old cases. And a fifth, long-awaited file drops a bomb in everyone's laps. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Kaz. Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Andrew French, and Jordan Taylor This is a Studio BOTH/AND pro...

We analyze every missing person case from Washington and its surrounding states during Keyes pre-Alaska life. A small pool of just 27 compelling Keyes cases emerge; providing a refresh on previously discussed cases, dives into new ones, and a grim bottom line. This is just the jumping off point into the final fast-paced, dense, and surprising 9 episodes of the season. This episode was written, pro...

When a mother of two mysteriously vanishes, all eyes focus on her estranged husband. But as the investigation progresses, another nearby, high-profile case diverts both police funding and media attention away. This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker. With production and editing by Josh Hallmark. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi Fo...

A ten-year-old girl's Washington state disappearance draws some striking similarities to statements Keyes made and his known MO. A long line of potential suspects, evidence found over a hundred miles away, and her appearance on Keyes's computer muddle an investigation already hindered by a severe lack of evidence. TCB is on its holiday/mid-season break. New episodes will return on January 12. This...

We return to Olympia and the disappearance of Jon Corey. We examine similarities between his disappearance and Keyes' MO and life at the time, along with similarities to the murder of a different serial killer. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Additional research by Kaz. Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, and Andrew French. This ep...

An assortment of strange coincidences and odd circumstances take Josh and the research team to Olympia, Washington where the disappearance of Jonathan Corey completely baffles everyone. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Additional research by Kaz. Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, and Michelle Tooker. This episodes features: Brian Burke. This is a...

In this discussion on producing long-form true crime podcasts, we dive into the Keyes case, James Baysinger's work on the Hide + Seek podcast, what goes into these productions, and the overall personal and case impacts. Panel: Josh Hallmark & James Baysinger Moderator: Ken Bator, Podcast Magazine This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free e...

We revisit the Oregon coast to take a second look at the disappearance of Kami Vollendroff and Gene Hyatt, and discuss the case with Kami's cousin and best friend. Then we head north to Olympia, to start a deep-dive into a very similar case with eerie ties to Israel Keyes. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Research assistant by Ben Lamb, Shana Wilensky, Michelle...

An old story from a new perspective gives Josh and the team new information, new leads, and credence to many of their theories and investigative paths. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Ben Lamb and Kaz. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobo...

New files, new audio, a new source, new partnerships, and a trek out to the Olympic Peninsula heat up the investigation into Israel Keyes. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Ben Lamb and Kaz. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothand Resourc...

Season 5 premieres on October 27. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothand Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh-the-israel-keyes-investigation--3588169/support .

A reunion between long-lost friends ends in multiple homicides and disappearances spanning a 3,500 mile roadtrip. This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www.truecrimebullshit.com / www.bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: www.patreon.com/studiobothand This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker. With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark. Patreon producers:...