Weird True Crime

The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Landry | Weird True Crime Jason Landry was a lively 21-year-old college student at Texas State University. On the night of December 13, 2020, he packed a bag and headed home to Missouri, Texas, to play video games with old friends. Unfortunately, he never made it to his destination and his car was found wrecked on a dirt road. His family and friends are still se...

Weird & Funny News | Weird True Crime Podcast It’s WTF Wednesday! That means it's time to dive into the funnier side of true crime with some weird and funny headlines from around the world. These TikTok trends, surprise animal encounters, and haunted houses are sure to keep you saying WTF? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weird...

The Unbelievable Life and Death of Katie Fusco & The Murders of Stephen Pladl | Weird True Crime TW: SA, DV/DA, PA, EA, Incest Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids. As she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found Stephen and Alyssa Paldl and began building a relationship. She moved in with them when she turned 18, but the relationship was anything b...

Am I The Asshole?! Crime Edition! | Weird True Crime Podcast It’s WTF Wednesday! That means it’s time to dive into the funnier side of true crime with some crime-inspired Am I The Asshole posts from the one and only Reddit. From parents who didn’t tell their kids about a murder that happened in their bedroom, to a woman who got her boyfriend arrested, and a kid who won’t visit their parent in pris...

Murders and Mayhem of Matthew Hoffman “The Leaf Killer” | Weird True Crime Tina Herrmann, her kids Kody and Sarah, and family friend Stephanie Sprang were going about their normal routines on November 10, 2010, when things were turned upside down. With the intention to burglarize their home, Matthew Hoffman snuck in when the family left for the day, only to be surprised when Tina returned early. A...

10 Dumb Criminals and Fails in the News | Weird True Crime Podcast Welcome to WTF Wednesday! Gina & Amber are covering the lighter side of true crime in this episode full of dumbass criminals. From a wanted murderer at McDonalds to a thief giving his number to his victims, and a group of teens snorting ashes, the list of less-than-brilliant criminals in America is neverending. Enjoy these funn...

The Death of Ellen Rae Greenberg - Murder or Suicide? | Weird True Crime Ellen Rae Greenberg was a happy, friendly, and newly engaged 27-year-old elementary school teacher in Pennsylvania. Her life was suddenly cut short on January 26, 2011, when her fiance Sam Goldberg found her dead in their kitchen. Stabbed ten times in the chest and ten times in the back of the head and neck, her death was ini...

Roses are red, violets are blue, we have something dark planned for you. Welcome to part two of the Darkcast Network's Not So Sweet, Sweethearts Valentine's Day Special! This is the dessert portion of our show, featuring some of the best podcasts in the network as they share paranormal tales that are anything but romantic. Oh, did we mention it's hosted by yours truly? If you missed the dinner por...

Roses are red, violets are blue, we have something dark planned for you. Welcome to part one of the Darkcast Network's Not So Sweet, Sweethearts Valentine's Day Special! This is the dinner portion of our show, featuring some of the best podcasts in the network as they share true crime cases that are anything but romantic. Oh, did we mention it's hosted by yours truly? Light some candles, pour your...

It's 2023 and Amber and Gina are surrounded by sick kids and no ability to record! So instead of going another week without another episode, we're going to highlight another amazing podcaster from the Darkcast Network - Autumn Grube from Autumn's Oddities. In this case, she covers the almost too crazy to be true tale of the Chippendales Saga. Chippendale’s founder Steve Banerjee was obsessed with...

The Darkcast Network is BACK with a round of Holiday Nice Stories! Feeling a little spooked by the last episode? Well have no fear, a selection of wholesome stories are here! Featuring podcasts from across the network, this is a family-friendly episode even the little ones can listen to around the fire. Get some hot chocolate, spiked cider, or whatever else you prefer, cuddle up, and listen in! We...

Happy Holidays! Welcome to Part 1 of the Holiday Stories from the Darkcast Network. This one is all about the naughty, dark, mysterious side of the season. You're not going to want to miss this collection of true crime, paranormal, and spooky tales told by podcasters from across the network. We've got you covered while you wrap presents, trim the tree, and bake those treats! Weird True Crime is a...

Gina and Amber are back with a Top Ten list of the weirdest, strangest, and downright funny Christmas crimes. The holidays can be hard, y'all. But maybe don't handle them the way these people did. Porcelain squirrel stabbings, a polite home intruder, Christmas gift brawls, drunken parade float driving, and petty craft fair theft barely begin to describe the happenings on this list. Who says true c...

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Gina and Amber discuss the disturbing true crime case of the Jupiter, Florida shooting. Paul Merhige, a 35 year-old man with a history of mental illness, showed up at his family's Thanksgiving dinner and ended the evening by opening fire and killing four family members. The victims were his twin sisters Carla and Lisa (who was pregnant with her first child), h...

Gina and Amber dive into the world of missing persons this week with two cases with very similar outcomes. 84 year-old Miriam Ruth Hemphill went missing in 2005 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee after leaving home in her 1999 Buick LeSabre. She and her car were never seen again. Miriam had recently lost her 44 year-old daughter to suicide, and left behind a cryptic note and a newspaper clipping about a car...

We're back with another episode of Weird Headlines! We couldn't let the Halloween spirit leave that easily, so enjoy a few spooky headlines in the mix. Amber covers the case of the Chucky Doll roaming the streets, Creepy Chloe and her adventures, and a squeaky teenager. Gina covers the gross viral video of KFC employees in Australia eating leftovers after hours, daycare workers in hot water after...

Grab your favorite stuffed animal, blanket, and a bowl of popcorn (or candy) and join the Darkcast Network for our Halloween Sleepover spooky stories! Our podcast hosts take turns telling their own haunting tales in this Halloween special! Join podcasts like Beyond the Rainbow (True Crimes of the LGBT), Over The Fence, Sinister Story Hour, Horrifying History, Misty Mysteries, Autumn's Oddities, Oc...

In honor of Spooky Season, Amber and I are talking about one of her favorite movies, The Crow. The Crow came out in 1994 and starred the beautiful and brilliant Brandon Lee, who was tragically killed on set during filming. Being killed on set during the making of a film definitely falls within the true crime genre, right? Amber will take a deep dive into James O'Barr, the man who wrote and drew th...

We made it to episode 10! Welcome to Weird Headlines Vol. 4! Gina and Amber take turns sharing some of the weirdest, quirkiest, and just down right entertaining news stories on the internet. Here's some of the topics you'll hear about this week: A gang of women donning green spandex are terrorizing the streets in New York City, spiders sleep like humans, a chess champ accuses an opponent of cheati...

Welcome to Weird True Crime! Hosts Gina and Amber talk about true crime cases that make you say, "Did that really happen?" We also discuss the latest ridiculous and questionable news stories in episodes we call "Weird Headlines." Sit back and enjoy on your favorite podcast service. New episodes release every Wednesday! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true...

In this first duo-host episode of Weird True Crime, Gina and Amber dive into the insanely tragic murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart. Cassie was murdered by her so-called friends, Torey Adamcik and Brian Draper, while she was house sitting for her Aunt and Uncle. These two ding dongs planned and executed a brutal murder all for the chance to become the next big serial killers. Luckily for the other names...

It's time for some more weird headlines! Y'all are loving these episodes and I totally understand why. You're in for some funny ones this week. Topics include slimy snails, a vegan meat mogul who needs anger management, sneaky raccoons, and more! Thanks for tuning into Weird True Crime! Check out the website for written versions of cases, photos, and more: www.weirdtruecrime.com Follow on Instagra...

This is Part 2 of the abduction and murder of Dorothy Jane Scott. In 1980, Dorothy Jane Scott  was abducted from the parking lot of UC Irvine Medical Center while helping an ill coworder. Her car was found in flames the next morning, and she was never seen again. Her parents were tormented for years by calls from a man claiming to be the one who took her. When her body was found in August of 1984,...

Dorothy Jane Scott was a sweet, giving, single mom living in Anaheim, California. In 1980, she was abducted from the parking lot of UC Irvine Medical Center while helping an ill coworker. Her car was found in flames the next morning, and she was never seen again. Her parents were tormented for years by calls from a man claiming to be the one who took her. This is the first half of the story about...

It's time for another volume of weird headlines! We are talking about some more strange and unusual news stories from around the US. An emotional support alligator in Philly, a cheesy as hell haunted hotel in Pennsylvania, witching techniques being used in forensic investigations, and a TikToker from the future. Check out the website for written versions of cases, photos, and more: www.weirdtruecr...