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Everyone loves a good "get rich quick" plan. You can get them from your local swindler or just about anyone on Wall Street. But there is only one that has run a Ponzi scheme in its purest form to the tune of billions of dollars. How did Bernie Madoff build his enormous empire? How many people did he rip off? And what finally brought the con artist down? This is True Crimecast. Become a s...

Sheila Davalloo and her husband, Paul, were having trouble at home. And what he thought was an attempt to re-capture some magic in their marriage turned out to be something very different. Just how many secrets did Sheila keep from her husband? What caused her social deviance to turn into violence? And how did her tangled web of lies ultimately lead her to prison? This is True Crimecast. Become a...

Chandra Levy was a young, beautiful woman full of dreams and ambition. She left her home and parents in California to pursue her dream as she started a political internship in Washington DC. Her dream would be short lived, as it was tragically halted when she disappeared out of thin air. Her body would be found months later, but police found no leads to tie her to her murderer. Who killed Chandra...

The Italian Job. The Usual Suspects. Ocean's 11. Everyone loves a good heist film. But would anyone be dumb enough to actually try to pull one off on their own. On December 17th of 2004, four college students in Lexington, KY did just that. In attempting to steal rare, valuable books from the Transylvania University library, they tased a librarian, met a black market dealer from Amsterdam, and tri...

On the evening of February 2, 1933 two women were brutally murdered by the Papin sisters. The attack lasted two hours and left the two victims nearly unrecognizable. How could 2 sisters be filled with enough rage to carry out this evil act? Was this an act of self defense? Find out now on True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/s...

November 3rd of 1979 was a very memorable day for the town of Greensboro, North Carolina. Unfortunately, the events of that day are things that everyone would rather not remember. Racial tensions were high, and a march through town quickly turned violent, leading to many injuries and five deaths. Did local police deserve the criticism they received about the events of that day? Could this massacre...

Kelli Peters seemed shocked when police officers discovered drugs in her car during a traffic stop. The PTA volunteer not only had a reputation to uphold, but actually lived the squeaky clean life she had portrayed. How was she framed for this crime? Would jealous parents really take the rivalry that far? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

The True Crimecast guys are taking their Christmas break, so, in the holiday spirit, we’d like to give you guys a sneak peek at the content you get by signing up for our Patreon page! From all of us at True Crimecast: Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and we’ll see you again on New Year’s Eve! Everyone loves a good scandal. If it involves celebrities, federal investigations, or college athletics, a...

In 1996, elderly widow Marjorie Nugent vanished from her small town in Texas. After months of excuses and wild stories explaining her absence, Marjorie's business manager Bernie Tiede confessed to her murder. The circumstances surrounding both their relationship and Marjorie's death are covered in controversy by those involved as well as the town as a whole. Why did Bernie kill his boss? Was their...

Between 1989 and 1990, 7 men were brutally murdered by one of America’s most infamous serial killers, Aileen Wuornos. Some would argue her murders were all in self defense, others say she is a cold blooded murderer. What caused Alieen to take so many lives? Find out now on True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For...

It is one thing to think you can get away with breaking the law, but it is on another level of arrogance to believe the law doesn’t apply to you. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb believed they were so much smarter than everyone else that they could easily get away with the perfect crime. But the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks was far from perfect. Why did they chose to murder this 14 year ol...

Check out Wondery's new show: Detective Trapp, out right now on your favorite podcast app!http://wondery.fm/DTTrueCrimeCastOne of the most tragic days in American history took place on November 18th, 1978. Led by cult leader Jim Jones, over 900 people drank poisoned Kool-Aid to take their own life. 304 of them were children. How could this many people walk down this dark path? Who was the monster...

We have covered murder, fraud, and wide-reaching conspiracies. Today’s case has all three. In 1979, high school teacher Susan Reinert’s body was found in the trunk of her car. That same day, both of her children disappeared. Was there really a conspiracy amongst the school faculty to get rid of Susan? What was their motive? And were they ever brought to justice? This is True Crimecast. Become a su...

In the 1930's, the city of Cleveland, Ohio was terrorized by a horrific series of murders that left everyone wondering who you could trust. With decapitated and mutilated bodies being found every few months, and with a famous law enforcement officer on the case, this story sounds like it must hvae been written for the big screen. But these murders were very real. Who was the Cleveland Torso Murder...

In 1922, an entire family was massacred at the Hinterkaifeck farm in Germany. In the weeks leading up to the murders, strange things started happening all over the farm. Some thought it was a haunting, others believed it was an intruder. But nobody could have predicted the tragedy that was to come. Who killed the Gruber family? Were they out to get rich, or out for revenge? This is True Crimecast....

On November 9th, 1971, John List would go on a killing spree that would result in the deaths of his entire family. How could a highly successful father murder his mother, wife and his own children? Could he get away with such an evil plan? Find out now on True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free epi...

30 years ago today, Jacob Wetterling was on his way home from renting a movie when a man jumped out of the bushes with a gun and abducted him. Although police responded quickly, their investigation has been widely criticized both from the outside and current leadership. What should the authorities have done differently? Was this case ever solved? And will we ever know exactly what happened to Jaco...

In the summer of 2015, Dee Dee Blanchard was found dead in her home and her severely ill daughter, Gypsy, was missing. Early in the investigation, the local sheriff would tell the media that things are not always as they appear, and boy was he right. Who killed Dee Dee Blanchard? What happened to her daughter, Gypsy? And what dark secret had the family been hiding for almost two decades? This is T...

After giving birth to twins in December 2018, Savannah Spurlock needed a much needed night out. She and a friend would leave her home in Richmond, KY on January 4th, 2019 to have some drinks and enjoy an evening free of responsibilities. However, Savannah would never return home. What happened to this young mother of 4? Find out now on True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

There are murderers. There are serial killers. And then there is Ted Bundy. His reign of terror in the 1970's is one of the most infamous series of murders in American history. Bundy is known for many things: his charisma and charm, his good looks, his intelligence, and the fact that he was one of the most evil criminals we have ever seen. What created this monster? How did he get away with so man...

Emma Fillipoff was a sweet, free spirited 26 year old who disappeared in 2012. Since her disappearance, there have been reported sightings of Emma, but none have been confirmed. Is Emma still alive but hiding from those who love and miss her? Or, did something more tragic claim her life? This is True Crimecast.www.helpfindemmafillipoff.com #FindEmma Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Sure, Florida headlines are a lot of fun for us to look up today. But in Gainesville in 1990, newspapers were riddled with stories about the Gainesville Ripper. Five college students were brutally murdered in the span of less than a week. What created this monster? Was he ever caught? And what impact did he have on popular culture? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

On December 31st, 1999, a family of three were murdered in the middle of the night. It would be three long, painful months before their grieving family has any closure. Who killed this family? Check out their story on True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus cont...

Serial killers, kidnappers, and con artists. We thought we had seen it all here on True Crimecast, until we met Mary. Was Mary Mallon really responsible for a typhoid outbreak in New York City? Did local authorities overstep their bounds during the investigation? And where is the line between protecting the public and taking an individual’s rights away? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter o...

On Halloween, 1999, May and Dirk Greineder started their day with what should have been a pleasant morning walk. However, their walk was abruptly ended with the tragic murder of May. Could May’s death be the work of a serial killer, or was the killer someone she knew? This is True Crimecast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support . -- F...