True Crime News: The Podcast

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: An argument between socialite Penelope McGee and her politically prominent ex-husband, Andrew Savitz, ended with Savitz dropping dead and McGee charged with manslaughter. McGee was ultimately found not guilty, but that leaves one major question: who should be accountable for the man’s untimely death? Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Bob Motta   joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Megan Boswell’s trial for murder after her baby was found in a trash can and wrapped in tin foil, a state supreme court’s ruling denying Karen Read’s appeal to drop charges ahead of her retrial, and a woman whose fatal overdos...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The escalating crimes of con men Kaushal Niroula and Danny Garcia left a trail of victims in their wake until their final criminal act, the murder of millionaire art dealer Cliff Lambert, exposed their web of deceit.  Julie Golden and Kim Kantner of “True Crime News Presents: American Hustlers” join host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dina Doll   joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Collin Griffith being acquitted of killing his mother, Catherine Griffith, after charges were dropped for the death of his father, the emotional outburst of Terell “A$SAP Relli” Ephron in the felony assault trial of Rakim “A$A...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: MIT graduate Qinxuan Pan pleaded guilty to the murder of Yale grad Kevin Jiang, who was gunned down in the street. The killing was motivated by Qinxuan’s secret obsession of Kevin’s fiancé, Zion Perry, who briefly shared a platonic relationship with Qinxuan years before the fatal shooting.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses evidence issues that could tank the prosecution’s case against Kouri Richins for the fatal fentanyl poisoning of her husband, Monica Sementilli’s trial for the love triangle murder of celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, and defense attorneys for B...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Pharmacist Natalie Cochran is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Michael Cochran, with insulin to conceal a Ponzi scheme that pilfered millions of dollars from victims, including her in-laws.  Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia.

A new podcast series about a pair of con men whose escalating crimes of greed left a trail of victims in their wake. The show follows the stories of Kaushal Niroula, Danny Garcia, and the victims whose bank accounts they drained and lives they upended. The two men masqueraded as real estate moguls, art dealers, bankers, and even royalty as their web of manipulation crossed academia, immigration, a...

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Natalie Cochran’s murder trial after she pleaded guilty to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, A$AP Rocky’s decision to decline a plea deal in favor of taking his chances with a jury, and a woman conned out of $850,000 by...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A woman’s sanity remains in question after her conviction for the brutal murder of her mother. While jurors found Sydney Powell guilty of the beating and fatal stabbing of her mom, Brenda Powell, an appeals court overturned the verdict, ruling that Sydney’s right to a fair trial was violated in the presentation of her insanity defense.  Dr. Gail Saltz join...

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Misty Marris joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Jason Chen seeking a lesser charge in his murder trial for the killing of his girlfriend Jasmine Pace, a judge denying Erin Strotman, the nurse accused of breaking a baby's bones, bond for her own safety after she received de...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After a teen vanished from her home, father Frank Gervasi began a heroic search for his missing daughter, even breaking into a boat to rescue her from the alleged kidnapper. Following the girl’s safe return, police arrested her suspected captor, and they now believe that the teen’s abduction may have been part of a sex trafficking operation.  Phillip Hamil...

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice   joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the sentencing of Angela Wagner and her son Edward “Jake” Wagner for the fatal custody battle that killed eight members of the Rhoden family, shocking allegations made against Fox Sports commentator Skip Bayless in a new lawsu...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Over 200 woman and minors have accused Oregon OB/GYN Dr. David Farley of sexual misconduct, alleging he assaulted and touched them inappropriately during appointments. In this exclusive interview, victims Katie Medley, Lisa Pratt, Nicole Snow, and Sarah Adams recount their experiences with Dr. Farley. Representing the victims, attorney Courtney Thom addres...

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter examines the case of Crosley Green, a man who was sentenced to death for the murder of Chip Flynn despite a complete lack of physical evidence and doubts from investigators. After a decades-long legal battle, Green’s conviction was overturned, finally allowing him freedom. It was short-lived, however, because the decision was re...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A bail recovery agent charged with murder after an exchange of gunfire with a fugitive. While prosecutors initially called it a homicide, security footage proved the agent acted in self-defense. Charles and Jessica Price join Luis Bolaños and host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases of the year. He gives his thoughts on the prosecution of Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed for the on-set shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins, Karen Read’s upcoming retrial in the death of her Boston Police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe (8:14), Ashley Benefield’s conviction for manslaughter i...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: American serial killer Rodney Alcala, who was also known as the “Dating Game Killer,” weaponized his intelligence and charm to commit unspeakable acts on his victims. Years after his death, some investigators believe he may have been responsible for over 100 deaths.   Matt Murphy joins host Ana Garcia. Check out Matt’s memoir, “The Book of Murder” here:  h...

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jonna Spilbor   joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the sex trafficking charges against luxury real estate star twins Alon and Oren Alexander, shop owner Taz Zarka fatally stabbing a customer he believed stole a beverage, and Nima Momeni’s conviction for the murder of Cash...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police announced they arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, raising a slew of questions about the unlikely shooter’s motives.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Melanie Little   joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the trial of Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. for allegedly killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee to hide their same-sex relationship, a lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of assaulting a teen with Sean “Diddy” Combs, and suspected shooter Luigi M...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A man nearing trial for his wife’s poisoning death is now facing additional charges after disturbing allegations of his attempts to meddle in the case from behind bars.  Joshua Ritter joins host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Lara Yeretsian   joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Brittany Patterson’s arrest after her son took an unaccompanied walk, Karen Read’s retrial for the death of her police officer boyfriend, and the mother of the Oxford school shooter seeking to overturn her conviction, cla...

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A look inside the covert operations happening across the country to infiltrate criminal organizations and keep communities safe. Lou Valoze joins host Ana Garcia to discuss ID’s docuseries “Operation Undercover.”  Check out all-new episodes of “Operation Undercover” on Tuesdays at 10/9C on ID and streaming on Max.  https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/sh...

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter investigates the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez by breaking down the brothers’ first and second trials, appellate issues, and potential roadblocks to the pair gaining freedom.   Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag  #TCNSidebar .