True Dat

Chris Benoit's story is a prime example of what CTE can do to people. Over the course of one weekend in 2007, Benoit went from being one of the top wrestlers in the WWE, to a man who annihilated his family, and finally, himself. Because of his heinous crimes, the WWE has tried to erase him from their history books, yet it's hard to ignore the fact that doctors claimed that at around the time of hi...

Episode 9 of True Dat covers the death of Ellen Greenberg, an elementary school teacher from Philadelphia who was found deceased in her apartment by her boyfriend in 2011. Her case was deemed a suicide despite her autopsy report, which strongly suggests otherwise. Ellen's parents are still fighting to get her case reopened based on this evidence, and we hope that this episode will help spread awar...

Welcome back to True Dat! This week's episode is a meaty one - it's about Richard Kuklinski AKA 'The Iceman'. Part 1 covers the highlights of this real life horror story, whereas part 2 is more of Na'im and Xia's take on it. And be sure to stay tuned for 'Florida or Fiction' and 'Last Words' at the end! Follow Xia: https://www.instagram.com/xia_land/?hl=en https://x.com/xia_land?lang=en Follow Na'...

The story of 'Yuba County Five' is still a mystery, 50 years later. Na'im and Xia attempt to theorize what they think happened to the young men who took a detour on their way home one night, then succumbed to the elements. Was it something they saw? The town bully? An alien attack? Perhaps we'll never know. In either case, be sure to stay tuned -- we have 'Florida or Fiction' and 'Last Words' for...

Have you ever done something small that ended up having catastrophic consequences? Well, James Scott did, and that's who we're talking about in episode 6 of True Dat! Scott is one of a handful of Americans charged with 'causing a catastrophe' - he's currently serving life in prison, bearing the responsibility for the 'Great Flood of 1993'. The flood was an environmental disaster, costing $15 billi...

In True Dat episode five, Na'im and Xia cover the killer couple from Canada - Paul Bernando and Karla Homolka AKA 'The Ken and Barbie Killers'. They discuss the strange dynamic of their relationship, why Karla was considered 'the ultimate people pleaser', the differences between male and female killers, pretty privilege, and why Karla only served 12 years for her crimes. Plus, stay tuned for 'Flor...

This next episode of True Dat will give you another reason to hate the healthcare system - that's right, we're talking about Charles Cullen AKA 'The Angel of Death'. Cullen was a nurse who injected dozens, possibly hundreds of patients with lethal doses of medication, and went undetected for years. Luckily, since his arrest, new laws have been put in place in hopes to prevent similar crimes. Na'im...

Episode 3 of True Dat covers Amarjeet Sada, AKA the 'World's Youngest Serial Killer'. Starting at just 6 years old, Sada is responsible for the deaths of three newborns... so yeah - lighthearted stuff! Xia and Na'im discuss Sada's early childhood diagnoses, his crimes, the initial family cover-up, how India's justice system handles juvenile offenders, and more. Plus, stay tuned for segments 'Flori...

True Dat is back with another episode!! This week, we're covering Lonnie David Franklin Jr. AKA 'The Grim Sleeper', who wreaked havoc on black women in Los Angeles from the 80s into the early 2000s. Franklin maintained a seemingly normal life, but beneath the surface lurked a violent killer. Xia and Nai'm discuss compartmentalizing, and how people often overcompensate when they do something wrong....

In our premiere episode, co-hosts Na'im Ali and Xia Anderson share how crime has shaped some of their own experiences growing up (Na'im in Philly; Xia in Hawaii), and why a little bit of dark humor can sometimes help to process trauma. They then delve into the story of Dana Ireland - a case that rocked Hawaii in 1991 and wasn't solved until last year. Follow Xia: https://www.instagram.com/xia_land...

Welcome to True Dat , hosted by Na'im Ali & Xia Anderson ! Tune in every week as they shed a little light and a lot of jokes on some of the most chilling stories known to man. From serial killers to scammers, to scandalous events ripped from the headlines (or dug up from underground) friends Nai'm and Xia discuss crime through the lens of their unique perspectives and personal experiences. Fro...