All good things must come to an end. This is the final episode of DIE-ALOGUE! Tune in to hear my interview with true crime author and friend, Tori Telfer — learn the WHY behind my decision to end DIE-ALOGUE, at least for now. Make sure to listen through to the end for some fun, surprise appearances! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING AND FOR KILLING THE SMALL TALK! Special thanks: Chris Gersbeck Jason Usry Javier Leiva Dr. Scott Dr. Shiloh Crawlspace Network Michelle K Shannon N Please keep...

How can a justice system allow an innocent man to remain in prison? Bone Valley explores that maddening question and so much more. What a thrill to conclude our series on WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS today with Gilbert King, the host of my favorite podcast this year, BONE VALLEY. Gilbert is also the Pulitzer prize-winning author of Devil in the Grove. HE has written two other NYT best-selling books and his work covers race, crime, and justice in America. If you have already listened to BoneValley...

It's November 30, do you know where your holiday spirit is?!? I am delighted to present Season 2 Episode 1 of SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL - on the feed today! Enjoy this true crime satire, Yuletide mystery podcast created by my friend and editor, Jason Usry. Listen closely to hear yours truly for an audio appearance, along with several other true crime podcasters you know and love. If you haven't listened to Season 1, go back and binge it now. Follow and subscribe to SANTA MAYBE, A CRIMINAL....

In addition to the moral cost of incarcerating the innocent, it’s also literally expensive. Today’s guests are going to share about the high cost of wrongful convictions. They are a dream team, a force to be reckoned with, a dynamic duo — and they are applying their talents to combat the horrors of wrongful convictions. Please welcome back Maggie Freleng and say hello to our first time guest, Jason Flom. Maggie is a Pulitzer prize winning journalist and host of Wrongful Conviction with...

What happens when political corruption leads to a wrongful conviction? Unfortunately, that’s what unfolds in the podcast, Murder in Oregon, hosted and produced by today’s guest, Lauren Bright Pacheco. Lauren is an Emmy award winning TV Producer who has parlayed her storytelling skills to podcasting. It’s in this medium that she discovered “audio activism” which has illuminated something I’ve been seeking for quite some time! Join me as Lauren gives us insight into the horrifying story of...

What happens to an exoneree after they are released? Let's find out as we welcome BACK today’s guest, Jeff Deskovic. A truly remarkable human, Jeff is an exoneree, an advocate for criminal justice reform, a lawyer, and the founder of the Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation. I would encourage you to go back and listen to his first interview (which is two parts) on DIE-ALOGUE where Jeff shares his practically unbelievable story. He was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of Angela Correa, only...

What do you get when a successful reality TV producer crosses paths with a celebrity so famous that her social media following rivals the population of a small country? A true crime podcast called THE SYSTEM, executive produced and hosted by Kim Kardashian and today’s guest, Lori Rothschild. Now what you were expecting? Lori either. The story of Kevin Keith, the man at the center of ‘THE SYSTEM’’ found Lori before she’d fully understood the scope of the issue. A daughter of an NYPD police...

Let’s spook it up a little since it’s Halloween week! Christine Schiefer is here to talk about her podcast, ‘And That’s Why We Drink,’ and the book she co-wrote with her show co-host, Em Schulz; ’A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales.’ From how she viewed true crime as a girl, to whether or not she believes in ghosts today, Christine kills the small talk and reveals what it’s like behind the scenes of her true crime meets paranormal podcast. ...

What does your safety look like? Trauma and sex education expert, Jimanekia Eborn, asks this question and allows victims and survivors to answer it for themselves. Today we are taking a more intimate, less legislative/legal look at consent. Jiamekia Eborn is the perfect person to help us do so. Jimanekia, a self- entitled TRAUMA QUEEN, is no stranger to the world of trauma, crime and consent. Jimanekia shares how she wanted to help others impacted by trauma, but the way in which she ended...

*Content Warning* Today's episode deals with consent and sexual assault, please listen with care and refer to the show notes below for resources. What are three F words that should never take place in Sex? Force, Fear, and Fraud. Today’s episode will empower you to demand justice for victims and survivors of sexual assault. After surviving three sexual assaults, Joyce Short began researching penal law in the United States and what she found was terrifying. There is no way to guarantee equal...

Welcome to a new season of DIE-ALOGUE! We are approaching 150 episodes and are ready to explore some new themes and re-visit others - always with fresh perspectives from the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice. Join me this season as we explore the heart of true crime. Up first? The Complexity of Consent! Season 5 Episode 1 drops Wednesday, October 12, 2022! Subscribe/Follow/Leave a Review!A million thank you's! Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate and review the...

The dog days are over, my friends! I am back and I can't thank you enough for being so patient with me. Today's episode gives you a glimpse into my life the last three months. I took some necessary time off and now I am more than ready to launch a new season of DIE-ALOGUE. Please tell your friends about DIE-ALOGUE - the new season drops Wednesday, October 12! Subscribe/Follow/Leave a Review! A million thank you's! Did you enjoy this episode of DIE-ALOGUE? Please rate and review the show,...

This episode might be best enjoyed on a front porch with some sweet tea. I don’t live in the south, but my guest’s stories made me feel I was there; creaky doors closing to keep the mosquitos out, and humid air thick with mystery and secrets. I was transported as today’s guest told me stories of her life and career. I met Sheryl McCollum at CrimeCon and knew she must come on the show and share about her work. She is currently a crime scene analyst, but got her start volunteering at a rape...

David Robinson began the search for his son, Daniel, 11 months ago. Parlaying his military experience into the search, David runs the operation like an Army mission. After all, what greater mission is there than to find your missing child? David shares an overview of his son’s case, the ways law enforcement has failed him, how he has garnered media interest, and the shocking discovery of human remains that David and his volunteers uncovered while searching for Daniel. CASE...

Picture it: you’re at a formal dinner and get seated among strangers. Everyone goes around and shares their name and where they’re from. One table mate says “I’m Susan, I’m from Galveston.” You can’t help but say “Galveston? I can’t hear that without thinking of Robert Durst.” People laugh knowingly. Did I mention the dinner was at CrimeCon? Aforementioned table mate says “I was the judge who presided over Bob Durst’s trial in 2003, for the murder of Morris Black.” Friends, when I say my jaw...

I am just about recovered from Covid, but need another week to get the new series in tact. To that end, please enjoy a REPLAY with my friend and one of the OG true crime podcasters, Justin Evans. Justin even does the show's intro so enjoy his smooth voice until I am back with an all new episode next week. Thank you, Justin for lending your voice and for the fun walk down memory lane in this February 2020 interview! Original show notes Feb 2020: Before there was SERIAL, there was Generation...

I’m taking a week off as I recover from CrimeCon 22 in Las Vegas, but I’ve got something great for your ears! A REPLAY of my November 2020 interview with Patrick Hinds! It’s perfect timing as we just announced that DIE-ALOGUE will be attending The Obsessed Fest in September in Columbus, Ohio! I will also be hosting several rounds of YELLOW TAPE TRUE CRIME TRIVIA. You don’t want to miss this. Enjoy this interview and check below for link to Obsessed Fest, today’s sponsor, Athletic Greens, and...

You think you know Paul Holes, but do you really? And for the 14 of you wondering “Who is Paul Holes?” Welcome to the bright side. Paul Holes is an American former cold-case investigator for the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Holes is known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identifying the killer with DNA and genealogy technology. He is also inspired the true crime/pop culture hashtag: #hotforHoles For our final true crime book...

DIE-ALOGUE Podcast is hosted by Rebekah Sebastian. Each week, Rebekah speaks with the leading voices in crime, culture, and justice. Together, they attempt to answer: "What are we even talking about, when we talk about true crime?" New episodes every Wednesdays.

Have you ever known someone in childhood who became infamous or notorious later? Today’s episode — the third in our “New True Crime Books” series, features a captivating story of an ordinary woman in an extraordinary circumstance. Like many of us,Jamie Gehring grew up with an eccentric neighbor - we all know the type. But in Jamie’s case, her neighbor’s solitude and “quirkiness” were anything but benign. Her neighbor was Ted Kaczynski. In her book and in our conversation, Jamie reckons with...

Julie Williams and Lollie Winans were murdered in the Shenandoah Mountains. Why hasn’t their case been solved? And should we really stay out of the forest? Today’s episode — the second in our “New True Crime Books” series, features an enthralling read: Trailed: One Woman’s Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders. My guest is author Kathryn Miles, an outdoor enthusiast who shares a connection to the story and compelling theory on who killed these amazing young women. During the course of our...

Do you think it’s easier or harder to be a spy today, compared to the Cold War and otherpoints in history? Robert Hanssen managed to operate as a double agent while employed by the FBI, who sold our secrets to Russia, for two decades between 1979-2001. We are moving into a new series - one listeners always love: new titles in the true crime historical crime categories. These books are just hitting the market and these conversations will give you unique access to the author’s journey to...

Do we consider the media an institution that can have an impact on justice? If you are today's guest, the answer is yes, and she would know as a journalist and reporter at WAMU, a DC outlet of NPR. This episode is part 4 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. Jonquilyn Hill is also the creator and host of "Through the Cracks," investigates gaps in our society and the people who fall through them. Season 1 centers around the story of Relisha Rudd, an eight year old girl who went...

What if “the media” isn’t the problem? What if it’s us? Today’s guest believes the imbalance of media coverage for black women begins with our own broken values. This episode is part 3 of the series, MISSING, MURDERED + THE MEDIA. I couldn’t cover this subject without a journalist's perspective. Today, I'm speaking with Tamar Sarai Davis, features reporter at PRISM, a non-profit media company. Tamar wrote about Lauren Smith Fields’ case and focused specifically on the ways Black TikTok and...