True Crime Cases w/ Lanie

One thing that never ceases to amaze me, in the worst possible way, is the price some people are willing to put on a human life. If you’re a regular listener, you already know - some people kill for a house, or custody of their children, or to retain their shares of a business. But sometimes there’s a concrete price on the line. Content Warnings: murder, infidelity. For Ad Free Content visit Patre...

People who love the outdoors are well aware of the risks that come with spending their time out in the wild. If you’re a hiker, you need to stick to the trails and get back before dark, because the greatest danger to your life is getting lost.  Content Warnings: murder, death of a child. For ad-free content, visit Patreon or Apple Subscription Sponsors: Feeling the need to pamper yourself? Use cod...

In a court of law, you might assume that there’s a certain level of decorum that needs to be maintained by defendants, witnesses, and lawyers alike. Speaking clearly, respectfully, not using profanity unless it’s strictly necessary for relaying past events or direct quotes. That sort of thing. Content Warnings: murder, desecration of a body, mentions of child abuse. For Ad Free Content visit Patre...

Time and time again, we’ve covered cases where one half of a partnership commits acts of cruelty and abuse towards the other… and still, it never ceases to be shocking. For anyone with half a heart, intentionally harming anyone we love is almost unthinkable. More Info: The court document referenced can be found here: People v. Borizov Content Warnings: murder, intimate partner violence, mentions o...

From the outside, the world of true crime podcasting may seem small. Once you are in it, you realize how expansive, diverse, and deeply personal the landscape really is. In this special conversation, Lanie sits down with two standout creators in the genre: Gillian Pensavalle from True Crime Obsessed and Alvin Williams from Affirmative Murder. The three explore their individual journeys into podcas...

I'M BACK - Thank you so much for hanging in there with me, while I took some time away from the podcast rather unexpectedly. I miss my dad quite a bit, so coming back has been really daunting. If you read this far, thank you again for hanging out until I got it all together to come back to a place I've called 'home' for the last 10 years. I'm not done with TCCWL [probs will do this into my 70s! lo...

It’s one of those trends you see a lot on social media – “post a photo of yourself five, ten, fifteen years ago, and a photo of you now!” If you’ve participated in that, you’ve probably felt the same way everyone else does – like that person existed an entire lifetime ago.  Content Warnings: murder, mistrials. For Ad Free Content visit Supercast; Patreon; or Apple Subscription Sponsors: Feeling th...

In this chilling episode of True Crime Cases, host Lanie examines two shocking murder cases where husbands killed their wives for new relationships. From domestic abuse to calculated murder plots, these true crime stories reveal the devastating consequences when men choose violence over divorce. Featured Cases: The Murder of Sejal Patel (2005) - A young Indian-American woman trapped in an abusive...

This week, I’m stepping away from our usual format to bring you a more candid, off-the-cuff exploration of a case that stayed with me—one that didn’t make national headlines but absolutely should have. Lisa Boldridge didn’t fire the gun that killed her ex-husband, Kurt—but prosecutors say she planned every detail. From years of harassment and arson to manipulating her son’s father into pulling the...

There are moments in life that, once seen, can never be unseen. Maybe it’s something deeply personal—like the sight of a loved one in a hospital bed. Or maybe it’s the brief but jarring glimpse of strangers in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr.—a couple bound by a volatile, alcohol-fueled relationship that ended in a shoc...

When tragedy strikes close to home, the line between love and danger can blur. In this episode, we explore two chilling cases where the wives, not the husbands, stood accused of murder. What leads someone to turn on the person they once vowed to love forever? And how does justice weigh intent, betrayal, and loss? Join me as I unpack the deaths of Gary Farris and Bill Hall Jr., two cases with haunt...

Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. With low crime rates, a rich history, and nature right outside your front door, it is an idyllic place to live. And when it comes to housing, you couldn’t do much better than The Alton Woods Apartment Complex – a 41-acre complex that is home to a mix of older, retired people; young, single people; and young families. Content Warnings: murder. For Ad Free Co...

The “mafia” in Chicago has a long and storied history, with origins dating back as far as the late 1800s. It has ties to the island of Sicily, and is also known as “The Outfit” and “La Cosa Nostra,” an Italian phrase apparently meaning “Our Thing”. The Chicago Outfit was born from the murder of James “Big Jim” Colosimo on May 11th, 1920.  Content Warnings: organized crime, murder. For Ad Free Cont...

A while back, I covered this case live—and it’s one that’s stuck with me ever since. In this episode, we’re revisiting the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” case, the chilling story that inspired The Conjuring 3. We’ll walk through what reportedly happened to 11-year-old David Glatzel, the controversial involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren, and the murder that led to the first-ever U.S. legal defens...

It’s a sad fact in doing research for these cases that facts about the victims get lost along the way. Countless reports from newspapers will detail the lives of killers, rapists, thieves, and con artists, while rarely – if ever – finding the space to tell us about the people who they hurt. The breadth of information available narrows even further when we go back even 20 years – before social medi...

As a parent, sending your children off to college can be scary. It’s natural to worry about your child making the right choices, succeeding in their classes, making new friends, and whether they can take care of themselves without your help. Unfortunately, these issues pale in comparison to the reality of violence occuring on campus. Date rape, domestic abuse, and even murder are all too common on...

In some criminal cases, it’s almost like the contrast between the crime and the person committing it, which somehow makes everything more shocking. For example, when the criminal is a police officer – something that seems to occur ridiculously often - breaking the law instead of upholding it. Then there are cases where nurses intentionally harm or even kill the vulnerable people they’re supposed t...

Surprise! In this special AMA episode, I’m answering your burning questions about true crime, podcasting, and everything in between. From the cases that haunt me most to the behind-the-scenes of creating True Crime Cases with Lanie, nothing is off-limits! Plus, I’m sharing my secret weapon for staying focused during long research sessions. Content Warnings: Discuss true crime cases, victim stories...

Surprise! Here’s a little bonus episode from my presentation at Dallas Public Library’s mini true crime convention last year. This is the haunting case of filmmaker Allen Ross and his involvement with a fringe religious group. Content Warnings: cults & murder. For Ad Free Content visit Supercast; Patreon; or Apple Subscription Sponsors: Feeling the need to pamper yourself? Use code Lanie at www.dr...

Families come in all shapes and sizes. The definition has changed over the years as the world has evolved, and what “family” means to you can differ depending on a whole number of things – your culture, your upbringing, your own personal circumstances.  Content Warnings: mentions of alcohol and substance abuse. For Ad Free Content visit Supercast; Patreon; or Apple Subscription Sponsors: Head to a...

This special episode is a live recording from the Berkshire Podcast Festival, where I joined an incredible panel for Life in True Crime, moderated by Josh Hallmark from True Crime BS. Alongside me were Charlie Worrol from Crimelines, Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold, and Robert Parmer from The Broken System Podcast. During the session, we dove into the highs and lows of true crime podcasting,...

Elizabeth “Grace Hurley” Freel lived a life of wealth, privilege, and deep mystery. Known for her eccentric personality and bouts of wanderlust, her double life as Grace Hurley—and the strange circumstances surrounding her tragic death—paint a haunting picture. Was her death the result of suicide, or was something more sinister at play? Her final days, complete with secret travels, strange purchas...

Welcome back to True Crime Cases with Lanie! While Lanie takes a break to recover, Ayden from the podcast Susto steps in as guest host to bring you this week’s intriguing case. This episode dives into a scandal that could be a subplot from Desperate Housewives. From everyday drama like secret affairs and neighborhood swingers’ parties to criminal enterprises hidden in plain sight, scandals come in...

Insurance, as I’m sure we all know, is a pain in the neck. To get, to keep, to cash in – every step of the way it’s as tedious as it is crucial. But that’s exactly the issue – it is crucial. In a country where medical care and hospital bills are horrifyingly expensive, being hospitalized without insurance is a one-way trip to enormous amounts of debt… and hell, even with insurance people find them...

In this special episode of True Crime Convos, join us for an exclusive interview with Rosemarie D'Alessandro, mother of Joan D'Alessandro, whose tragic case shook the nation. Rosemarie opens up about her journey seeking justice for her daughter, Joan, who was brutally murdered at the age of 7. In this heart-wrenching interview, Rosemarie shares her experiences, from the devastating loss of her dau...