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True Crime News: The Podcast

True Crime News: The Podcast

True Crime News 628 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

True Crime News: The Podcast provides weekly real-time updates on gripping true crime stories, current cases, investigations, scams, and schemes. Host Ana Garcia is joined by crime experts, police officers, defense attorneys, and other leading authorities as they cover murders, scams, investigations, and unsolved crimes from across the country. The show is backed by the largest and most active true crime digital community, with 4.8 million YouTube subscribers and over 3 million Facebook fans.

Episodes

The ‘Dexter’ copycat who botched his own plan
The ‘Dexter’ copycat who botched his own plan Oct 14, 2026 3440 This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A deranged teenager takes a woman’s life as a twisted tribute to a TV character but calls authorities after injuring himself. Benjamin Day lured Maria Saceanu to a “kill room” inspired by “Dexter.” During the brutal act, Day accidentally cut his hand and called emergency responders for help. While he claimed the injury was caused by a wild dog, he only inc
They tried to execute her twice. She survived. | Man faces trial 14 years after student’s slaying – TCN Sidebar
They tried to execute her twice. She survived. | Man faces trial 14 years after student’s slaying – TCN Sidebar Oct 9, 2026 1359 In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss next steps for death row inmate Christa Pike after her botched execution, Miguel Salguero-Olivares’ trial for the slaying of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, and Harry Tenon’s latest court appearance in the murder-for-hire plot
‘American Idol’ contestant staged wife’s murder to avoid divorce
‘American Idol’ contestant staged wife’s murder to avoid divorce Oct 7, 2026 3307 This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A pastor callously kills his wife to continue an affair with his mistress. Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn claimed intruders broke into the family home and killed his wife, Ashley. However, after sitting through a nine-day trial including extensive testimony from Caleb’s mistress Alleigha Botner, jurors determined Caleb was the only person wi
Victim’s dying statement to be excluded from upcoming trial; Bombshell claim in Lindsay Clancy case – TCN Sidebar
Victim’s dying statement to be excluded from upcoming trial; Bombshell claim in Lindsay Clancy case – TCN Sidebar Oct 3, 2026 1774 In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Kaufman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caleb Flynn’s conviction for the murder of his wife, a victim’s dying statement excluded from his alleged killer’s trial,  and Kevin Reddington’s claim that prosecutors didn’t provide enough evidence to prove that Lind
Did D4vd have accomplices? Lawsuit takes aim at his inner circle
Did D4vd have accomplices? Lawsuit takes aim at his inner circle Oct 1, 2026 3143 This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: D4vd’s meteoric rise reached another type of infamy after the remains of a missing teen were found in a vehicle registered to the singer. Now, over a year after the discovery of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains, her family is urging prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against David Anthony Burke, and a new lawsuit claims others helped conceal the musi
Pastor’s mistress testifies in trial for his wife’s murder; Did Bryan Kohberger understand his plea? – TCN Sidebar
Pastor’s mistress testifies in trial for his wife’s murder; Did Bryan Kohberger understand his plea? – TCN Sidebar Sep 25, 2026 1901 In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Franz Borghardt joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caleb Flynn’s ongoing trial for the murder of his wife as his mistress takes the stand, unsealed documents suggesting that Bryan Kohberger didn’t fully comprehend his plea deal in the slaying of the Idaho four, and a defen
Did plastic surgeon murder lawyer in a petty dispute?
Did plastic surgeon murder lawyer in a petty dispute? Sep 23, 2026 3416 This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A plastic surgeon charged with a lawyer’s slaying acts as his own attorney his death penalty-qualified trial. Prosecutors say that Tomasz Kosowski killed attorney Steven Cozzi over a civil lawsuit that Kosowski was about to lose. Though Cozzi’s body was never found, investigators allegedly uncovered a staggering amount of evidence in Kosowski’s home and ve
Prosecutors drop death penalty against Nick Reiner; Influencer accused of custody battle murder plot – TCN Sidebar
Prosecutors drop death penalty against Nick Reiner; Influencer accused of custody battle murder plot – TCN Sidebar Sep 18, 2026 1751 In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jo Potuto joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss prosecutors’ confirmation they will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, influencer Gabriela Gonzalez allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot to kill her ex, pop star Jack Avery, in a custody dispute, and plast
Real People. Real Crimes. | Introducing CRIMES OF REDDIT
Real People. Real Crimes. | Introducing CRIMES OF REDDIT Sep 16, 2026 402 Reddit is an endless archive of humanity’s most disturbing, bizarre, and deeply human stories. If you love going down internet rabbit holes, you are going to love CRIMES OF REDDIT with Alexis Linkletter and Sabrina Deana-Roga.Every Tuesday, one host brings a set of true-crime stories while the other reacts in real time with no prep, no spoilers asking the questions on everyone’s mind. They pull at
They released him on bond. He beat her to death.
They released him on bond. He beat her to death. Sep 16, 2026 1944 This week on True Crime News The Podcast: A father warned the judge, “If you let him out, he’s going to kill her,” before the court granted his daughter’s abuser bail. Shortly after Bricen Rivers was released, he beat Lauren Johansen to death and drove around with her body while trying to cover up his crime. Police apprehended Rivers after a six-hour manhunt, and he has now pleaded guilty to capit
Teen allegedly had mom help cover up girlfriend’s slaying; Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out - TCN Sidebar
Teen allegedly had mom help cover up girlfriend’s slaying; Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out - TCN Sidebar Sep 12, 2026 1967 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 a judge raising Barry Morphew’s bail to $10 million, jurors’ stalled deliberations in Lindsay Clancy’s trial, and a teen accused of killing his girlfriend and enlisting his mom to help in the coverup as Royce and Rachel Moser fa
'Obsessed' teacher sentenced for sex with student
'Obsessed' teacher sentenced for sex with student Sep 9, 2026 2677 This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A trusted special education teacher sentenced for abusing a student. Allison Havemann-Niedrach groomed and abused an eighth grader, exchanging over 25,000 illicit messages with the child before suspicions from her co-workers tipped off police.Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia.

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