
True Crime News: The Podcast
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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

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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.
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
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
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.

11 to 1: Inside the chaos of the Lindsay Clancy mistrial
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After weeks of trial and seven days of deliberation, jurors arrived at a complete impasse in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Insights from the jury foreperson reveal that a lone holdout prevented a "not guilty by reason of insanity" verdict for the mother accused of murdering her three children. Here is the full breakdown of the jury’s deadlock, the le

Should Lindsay Clancy be in jail or a psychiatric hospital?
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Jurors deadlocked in the Lindsay Clancy trial weigh the mother’s documented psychosis against her criminal culpability for her children’s deaths. As deliberations loom, is the case destined for a mistrial?Dr. Eleni Marcantonis joins host Ana Garcia.

Jury deliberates Lindsay Clancy’s fate; Woman accused of fatally shooting real estate agent – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy’s triple murder trial for the strangulation deaths of her children, Ashley Okland’s alleged killer seeking a dismissal of charges in the real estate agent’s long unsolved shooting death, and additional testimony cl

Young couple’s slaying prompts arrest of surgeon ex-husband
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A young family’s future allegedly destroyed by an obsessive ex. Police say that Monique Tepe’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, never moved on from the couple’s divorce, eventually slaying the woman and her new husband, Spencer Tepe, in the home where their children slept. Judy Rybak joins host Ana Garcia.

Is Lindsay Clancy criminally responsible? Doctor convicted of trying to kill wife wants new trial – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Tupac Shakur’s slaying as Duane “Keefe D” Davis faces trial for allegedly orchestrating the death, Lindsay Clancy’s defense presenting their side of the case, and Gerhardt Konig seeking another chance in front of a jury after he was convicted for atte

Mom and grandmother allegedly plotted to kill four kids in a custody dispute
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After the shocking discovery of six dead bodies, police claim that a custody battle caused the deaths of four young children, along with their mother and grandmother. According to authorities, Amy Steadman and her daughter, Sarah Myers, conspired to kill Myers’ four children, Harper Harmon, Hudson Harmon, and twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon, before taking

OnlyFans model accepts plea in boyfriend’s fatal stabbing; Trial for Tupac’s shooting underway – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Elyse Hershon joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Lindsay Clancy’s ongoing trial in the deaths of her three children, Courtney Clenney’s plea deal in the fatal stabbing of Christian Obumseli, and the man who allegedly orchestrated the murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.&

Pregnant wife of marine murdered to hide dark secret
In this special episode of True Crime News The Podcast: A military wife and a hidden pregnancy end with a crime buried deep in the desert. Erin Corwin was a young woman still trying to figure out life when a friendship with another serviceman, Chris Lee, turned into something more intimate. The torrid relationship would end her life and forever change their small military community.Melissa McCarty

Could ransom notes hold key to Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers? | Luigi Mangione wants trial livestreamed – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the release of ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case, the status of Lindsay Clancy’s mental illness defense, and attorneys for Luigi Mangione seeking to broadcast his upcoming trial.

Why Bryan Kohberger’s plea deal raised more questions than answers
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Was justice circumvented in Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea? Christopher Whitcomb, author of “Broken Plea: The Explosive Search for Truth Behind the Idaho Murders,” joins host Ana Garcia to probe at lingering questions from the case that may never be answered.

D4vd to face jury for teen’s murder, dismemberment; Could Bryan Kohberger get a new trial? – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Randolph Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss D4vd’s preliminary hearing as prosecutors outline their case against the musician for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, testimony from Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband in the death of their three children, and Bryan

He allegedly groomed a teen on Roblox, then led cops to her body
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A missing teen isn’t deemed endangered until it’s too late. When teenager Hailey Buzbee left her home with a man she met online gaming, cops classified her as a runaway. Weeks later Tyler Thomas led police to her remains but maintains his innocence in her slaying.Alison Triessl joins host Ana Garcia.

Should D4vd get the death penalty if convicted? | Mom allegedly shoots man hiding under kid’s bed – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jason Goldman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss D4vd’s ongoing preliminary hearing in Los Angeles as the singer, legal name David Burke, faces charges in the death of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez; a Tennessee mother charged with shooting a man she allegedly found under he

When spellcasters couldn’t make her stay, he made her disappear
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A desperate husband kills his wife, the mother of their three children, as she was preparing to leave the toxic relationship. When Maya Millete told her husband Larry she was divorcing him, the man went to extreme lengths to keep her: intimidation, spellcasting, and finally murder.Neama Rahmani joins host Ana Garcia.

Mom who claimed twins died from vaccines charged with murder; Stabbing victim’s husband lawyers up – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Sam Bassett joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Andrea Shaw’s claims that vaccines took the lives of her children as she faces murder charges, Brooke Hanlon’s husband retaining legal counsel after her fatal stabbing, and Lindsay Clancy’s approaching trial for the deaths of

She was excited to be a mother. He made sure she wasn’t.
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: An expectant mother, excited for the birth of her first child, has her life taken away in an unwilling father’s attempt to end her pregnancy. Jurors convicted Blaise Taylor of fatally poisoning Jade Benning with a lethal dose of cocaine, which killed her and her unborn baby.Beth Karas joins host Ana Garcia.

Did he kidnap his boss to terminate a contract? | Pooh Shiesty’s alleged kidnapping of Gucci Mane – TCN Sidebar
n this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Neama Rahmani joins guest host William Updyke to break down the federal case against Pooh Shiesty, aka Lontrell Williams Jr., after leaked video of the kidnapping of Gucci Mane, aka Radric Davis.

He killed his girlfriend with cocaine to stop her pregnancy; Mother slain in daylight attack
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Blaise Taylor’s guilty verdict on all counts in the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, a brazen daylight attack that took the life of mother of five Caroline Peña, and Alex Murdaugh’s retrial in the slaying of his wife and son.Tweet your questions for

She killed two people. Then she became a celebrity.
In this special episode of True Crime News The Podcast: Ana Garcia and Lorenzo Sampson discuss the newfound popularity surrounding convicted killer Mackenzie Shirilla after Netflix’s documentary “The Crash.”

Teen accused of stepsister’s assault and murder finally jailed
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A judge revokes Timothy Hudson’s pretrial release in the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner. Could new evidence in the case reveal the disturbing secrets surrounding the teen’s final moments?Dr. Leslie Dobson joins host Ana Garcia.

Man allegedly poisoned pregnant girlfriend with cocaine; Millionaire acquitted in teen’s death – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Vinnie Politan joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss George Pino’s acquittal in the boat crash death of Lucy Fernandez, a victim’s dying declaration in Blaise Taylor’s trial, and the possibility of removing the death penalty for Tyler Robinson in the alleged assassination of

He orchestrated a victim’s assault to break her faith
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A firefighter tasked with saving lives caught trying to violently obliterate a woman’s faith. Joel Jones has been sentenced to life for planning the assault of a victim, using unwitting third-party participant Tobasia Griffiths as the attacker.John Day joins host Ana Garcia.

Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced; Millionaire at the center of fatal boat crash - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Nicole Kazakov joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Rex Heuermann’s sentencing, George Pino’s defense, and the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht.

Women allege assault at the hands of cultlike leader in ‘Pearadise’ plus-size community
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Body-positive safe space or a grooming ground for an alleged predator? The “Pearadise” community promotes itself as a space for plus-size women to feel seen and celebrated, but some say the group’s founder, Stefan Wilhelmy, harbored far more sinister intentions. Explore the story further in “Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise,” streaming now on HBO Max.

Killer sentenced in track meet stabbing; Man accused of fatal boat crash breaks down in tears – TCN Sidebar
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 Karmelo Anthony’s conviction and sentence in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, George Pino’s emotional breakdown during his trial for a deadly boat crash, and Jonathan Rinderknecht’s federal arson case for allegedly st

Her husband and boyfriend became besties, so she shot up a NYE party.
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A love triangle goes awry when two rivals make amends. Olivia Clendenin is heading to prison after wildly shooting at a New Year’s Eve party where her husband and boyfriend were hanging out together.
Jen Coffindaffer joins host Ana Garcia.

Track meet stabbing trial underway; Coast Guard renews search for Lynette Hooker - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense case as the teen faces a count of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, renewed search efforts for Lynette Hooker after authorities indicate they’re pursuing the disappearance as a homicide, plus the dismissed

He withdrew his plea. It can still be used against him; Father of victim held in contempt - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the withdrawn plea of alleged murder-for-hire gunman Harry Tenon, a contentious hearing for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond, and Andrew McGann’s potential trial timeline as the former teacher faces charges for the

Severed finger in the chili scammer; Millionaire sexual predator to walk free after legal loophole
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The scam that nearly ruined Wendy’s and unveiled a lifetime con artist. When Anna Ayala bit into her cup of chili and discovered a human finger, she became an overnight sensation. But her media tour would ultimately be her undoing as the story didn’t hold up to scrutiny. Plus, the millionaire and convicted sexual predator who’s set to walk free. After Andr

He withdrew his plea. It can still be used against him; Father of victim held in contempt - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the withdrawn plea of alleged murder-for-hire gunman Harry Tenon, a contentious hearing for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond, and Andrew McGann’s potential trial timeline as the former teacher faces charges for the

He killed his brother’s entire family and then set both their houses on fire
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A business empire built by two brothers goes up in flames after a man takes murderous action to conceal his lying, cheating, and stealing. Paul Caneiro received four life sentences for taking the lives of his brother, Keith, sister-in-law, Jennifer, nephew, Jesse, and niece, Sophia.
Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia.

‘Why did you do this?’ father of victim screams in Millete trial; Do court cameras hurt defendants? – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Johnson joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Larrry Millete’s ongoing trial for the murder of his missing wife, Maya, after an emotional outburst prompts the judge to clear the room, prosecutors’ decision to charge school administrator Ebony Parker after a first-grader

OnlyFans mom pleads guilty in BDSM suffocation death
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Consensual kink or crime? After the BDSM suffocation of victim Michael Dale, OnlyFans creator and mother of three, Michaela Rylaarsdam, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. While Dale was seeking extreme degradation, prosecutors say Rylaarsdam acted with criminal negligence for the man’s life.
Mike King joins host Ana Garcia.

Murdaugh double murder conviction overturned; Millete trial underway for wife’s slaying – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the ruling overturning Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions after an unfortunate case of jury tampering, the start of Larry Millete’s trial for the death of his missing wife Maya, and the path to extradition for Lee Gilley.
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Man accused of strangling pregnant wife flees to Italy to escape death penalty
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Weeks before his trial for the murder of his pregnant wife Christa Gilley, Lee Gilley was arrested in Italy, where he is seeking asylum for “wrongful prosecution.” According to authorities, Lee cut off his GPS monitoring device, forfeiting his $1 million bail.
Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.

Stefon Diggs acquitted of strangulation, assault; Why hasn’t a suspected child killer been charged? – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a jury acquitting Stefon Diggs of assault charges in a short-lived criminal trial, a prosecutor’s problematic use of AI potentially allowing Hannah Payne a pathway to a new trial after she was convicted of murder, and why aut

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Woman allegedly paid man on fetish website to kill her
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Sonia Exelby allegedly flew from her native U.K. to Florida to meet her death at the hands of a stranger she met on a fetish website. Prosecutors say that when Exelby had second thoughts, Dwain Hall callously took her life anyway.
Don Tabak joins host Ana Garcia.

Roommate charged with killing doctoral students; Man facing death penalty asks to go pro se – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Eric Faddis joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Hisham Abugharbieh’s arrest in the slayings of FSU doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, quadruple homicide suspect Austin Drummond asking to represent himself ahead of his death penalty eligible trial, and former p

The perfect crime? $500 million art heist remains unsolved
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Missing masterpieces, the mob, and the FBI. The hunt to recover 13 priceless works of art continues more than 30 years after they were stolen from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Geoffrey Kelly joins host Ana Garcia.
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Did D4vd kill teen to hide illicit relationship? Man convicted in family massacre seeks new trial – TCN Sidebar
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 the arrest of singer D4vd and what the special-circumstances allegations suggest about prosecutors’ theory of the case. Plus, attorneys for Paul Caneiro seek a new trial after jurors convicted Caneiro of killing his brother and

Woman shoots cousin-turned-lover in drunken argument
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A 10-year-old’s testimony tells the tragic story of a couple’s argument that turned fatal. Jennifer Lieber was sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars for the fatal shooting of her cousin David Nanovic after an armed confrontation.
Robert Corbett joins host Ana Garcia.

Teen accused of stepsister’s death charged as an adult; Did Sherrone Moore get a sweetheart deal? – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Anna Kepner’s cruise ship homicide as her stepbrother Timothy Hudson faces adult charges in her death, former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore avoiding jail time after a traumatic incident with his paramour, and a man suspected in his wife’s disappearanc

Delivery driver faces death penalty for kidnapping, killing Athena Strand
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A routine delivery ends with a girl’s abduction and untimely death. While former FedEx driver Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, a jury must now decide if Horner will spend the rest of his life in prison or face the ultimate penalty.
Alison Triessl joins host Ana Garcia.

Gilgo Beach serial killer pleads guilty to murdering multiple women; Doctor’s fate in the hands of jury – TCN Sidebar
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 Rex Heuermann’s guilty plea in the Gilgo Beach murders, jury deliberations in the attempted murder trial of Gerhardt Konig, and Savannah Guthrie’s return to work after the abduction of her mother Nancy.

‘Orgasmic meditation’ leader sentenced in forced labor scheme
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Sexual empowerment or a new means of oppression? OneTaste’s founder, Nicole Daedone, and head of sales, Rachel Cherwitz, were sentenced to federal prison after using their wellness-branded company to exploit followers. Prosecutors claim that the pair preyed on vulnerable victims looking for connection and community before weaponizing their fears and insecu

Tiger Woods pleads not guilty to DUI; Man charged with attempt to kill wife faces testimony from son – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Schiffer joins host Josh Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Tiger Woods’ recent DUI arrest, Gerhardt Konig facing testimony from his own son in Konig’s trial for the attempted murder of his wife, and defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson claiming the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk ca

The Duggar downfall: Joseph Duggar arrested on molestation charges
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The arrest of Joseph Duggar on child molestation charges, along with accusations of child endangerment against Duggar and his wife, Kendra, raises additional questions about the secrets of the Duggar family, profiled in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.”
Dr. Nicky Jackson joins host Ana Garcia.

Doctor accused of trying to throw wife off cliff faces trial; Has Nancy Guthrie's case gone cold? – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Scott Reisch joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Gerhardt Konig’s trial for the attempted murder of his wife, the lack of updates following Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, and the alleged gunman in a murder-for-hire plot withdrawing his guilty plea.
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She poisoned her husband, then wrote a book about grief: The Kouri Richins story
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A jury convicted mother and grief book author Kouri Richins on all counts after the fatal poisoning of her husband, Eric.
Dr. Judy Ho joins host Ana Garcia.

Teen texted about killing baby before newborn found in trash; Nurse accused of friend’s slaying – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses disturbing texts sent by Briana Moore before her newborn was found in the trash, Kouri Richins’ convictions on all counts for the poisoning death of her husband, and nurse Meggan Sundwall’s trial for allegedly killing her roommate who faked terminal c

Teacher killed in fatal prank, but community shows compassion
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After the tragic death of high school teacher Jason Hughes in a senior prank gone wrong, the district attorney has dropped charges against all involved teens.
Gerald Griggs joins host Ana Garcia.

Ex-cop accused of killing his pregnant mistress will face trial; Prank goes fatally wrong – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Neama Rahmani joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss former police officer Matthew Farwell’s upcoming prosecution after a judge denied a motion to dismiss charges in Sandra Birchmore’s death, Kouri Richins’ ongoing proceedings as her defense prepares to mount their case, and t

‘American Idol’ contestant charged with shooting wife while daughters slept
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn told authorities an assailant broke in and fatally shot his wife Ashley. However, authorities now claim the father of two was the perpetrator.
Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia.

Amish mom who drowned son won’t face jail time; Alleged school shooter’s father convicted of murder – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Tympanick joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Amish mom Ruth Miller’s insanity defense after drowning her 4-year-old son, Kouri Richins’ ongoing trial for the fatal poisoning of her husband, and Colin Gray’s murder conviction after providing his troubled son with an AR

Psychosis or calculated crime? Mother accused of strangling 3 children pleads insanity
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Lindsay Clancy and her husband, Patrick, filed lawsuits alleging medical malpractice and wrongful death in the strangulations of their three children. The Clancys claim that an over-prescription of pharmaceuticals failed to treat Lindsay’s psychosis and actually exacerbated it. As the trial draws near, who will be held responsible for the tragic deaths of

Wife allegedly poisoned husband for multimillion-dollar payout amid affair; Social media on trial – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rich Schoenstein joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss opening statements in Kouri Richins’ case as the mother and author faces charges in her husband’s fatal poisoning, a brutal slaying in Michigan where a missing woman was welded into a tank, and the social media trial unde

Soldier and his girlfriend fatally shot in Valentine’s Day slaying
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Kateryna Tovmash left her native Ukraine when the war broke out, but police say violence came knocking on her front door in the U.S. While Tovmash and her boyfriend, soldier Matthew Wade, slept in their bed, Tovmash’s ex-boyfriend Caleb Fosnaugh allegedly drove seven hours before breaking into their home and shooting the young couple.
Mike King joins host

Guthrie family cleared in mother’s abduction; Author accused of poisoning husband facing trial – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the search for Nancy Guthrie’s abductors after authorities cleared the family as suspects. Plus, Kouri Richins facing trial for the fentanyl overdose of her husband amid the couple’s ongoing financial disputes.
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Man cries about missing latest ‘Grand Theft Auto’ after brutally murdering girlfriend
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A killer’s remorse, not for his victim, but for his regret at missing the newest “Grand Theft Auto” game while he’s in prison. After brutally murdering his girlfriend Rachael Vaughan, Robert Richens called police to confess the crime and has been sentenced to life.
Don Tabak joins host Ana Garcia.

Nancy Guthrie Updates: Woman’s alleged captor spotted in surveillance footage – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the latest developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, after the release of surveillance footage of the elderly woman’s alleged captor.
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Boyfriend fatally shoots dancer 8 times after she refuses ‘exclusive relationship’
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Stephon Dubose pleaded guilty to fatally shooting Duke grad student Angela Risi and wounding her roommate after a contentious argument about the couple’s relationship.
Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia.

Suspect leads police to missing teen’s dead body; Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappears – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Terri Austin joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Tyler Robinson’s motion to remove prosecutors ahead of his trial for Charlie Kirk’s slaying, suspect Tyler Thomas leading police to the remains of Hailey Buzbee while denying any part in her homicide, and the search for Savan

Brother dismembered pregnant older sister, claimed she was ‘no longer innocent’
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Jack Ball pleaded guilty to murdering his sister Bethany Israel and her unborn child, but his defense maintains the brother was unable to comprehend his actions because of mental illness.
Tracy Tamborra joins host Ana Garcia

Patriarch facing death penalty in Pike County massacre; Father allegedly shoots sex offender – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the death penalty back on the table for the prosecution of George “Billy” Wagner in the Pike County slayings that nearly eliminated the entire Rhoden family, Aaron Spencer’s gag order lifted as the father faces charges for shooting an alleged pedophil

Amish man’s alleged confession to assault and strangulation of a woman to be excluded from trial
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Authorities claim Amish teen Samuel Hochstetler confessed to the slaying of Rosanna Kinsinger, but a judge’s ruling will exclude the statements from a potential trial. Plus, a father, Wellington Dickens, stands accused of killing his four children and entertaining matches from Grindr as their bodies decomposed in his car.
Dr. Nicky Jackson joins guest host

Widow seeks speedy trial for husband’s alleged killer; Entrepreneur accused in fatal financial feud – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Josh Schiffer joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Erika Kirk invoking her victim’s right to a speedy trial against her husband’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, millionaire entrepreneur Paul Caneiro’s trial for the slayings of his brother and his brother’s family in a fina











