Karl E. Haglund went on a joyride around Boulder, Colorado. You know how sometimes you set out on a drive and don't know where you will end up? Well, he ended up in the middle of a college football stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Paul Dennis Reid was a serial killer in Tennessee in the late 1990's. But he is unlike any other we have covered on this case. Who were his victims? Employees of fast food restaurants. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Maggie Bailey was a pillar of the community in Harlan County, Kentucky. She was giving, loving, protective, and provided opportunities for many they would otherwise not have had. She also illegally sold alcohol for nearly 80 years. Was Mag Bailey a hero? A villain? Both? Neither? Or does it even matter? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

On September 24, 2024, Missouri executed Marcellus Williams for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle. Multiple courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, denied last-minute appeals. One of the most troubling aspects of this case is the role that informants played in Williams’ conviction. Both of the main witnesses against him had incentives to testify, and this has raised concerns about the reliability of their statements. Meanwhile, DNA evidence emerged in recent years that created...

Talk shows ran rampant in the 1990's. On an episode of "The Jenny Jones Show", Scott Amedure confessed his feelings for Jonathan Schmitz. That was a decision that would prove deadly. Was the TV show to blame? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

After going missing in 2016 in Big Creek, Kentucky, the remains of Angela "Toot Toot" Smith were found in 2021. But they were not identified until recently. Someone knows what happened to Angela. If you have any ideas of what or who may have been involved, please contact the state police at 606-878-6622. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Reynhard Sinaga is one of the most vicious serial rapists in UK history. His victims are all males, potentially up to 200 of them, and many of them did not even know they were assaulted. How was he caught? And was he held accountable for his brutal crimes? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

When Lego sets from all around Oregon started going missing, it was only a matter of time before they were tracked down to a location with a not-so-subtle name: Brick Builders. Owner Ammon Henrikson went down for acquiring over $200,000 of stolen Legos. But the actual thieves are still at large. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Tis the season for bribes, corruption, and political scandals. So let's reflect on a major scheme that recently fell apart in Ohio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

On August 5, 1989, Tracy Kroh disappeared from the town square in her small Pennsylvania town. Many leads have emerged over time, but most of them proved to be false. Would authorities ever find Tracy Kroh? Who was responsible for her disappearance just over 35 years ago? You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one-time purchases of Magic Mind with code VIPJANDJ20 at checkout. You can claim it at:...

Entertainment/pop culture expert Lauren Conlin joins True Crimecast again in today's bonus episode! Lauren is the host of "The Outlier" Podcast & the “Primetime Crime” Podcast, in addition to her PopCrime.tv YouTube channel. We discuss the details of the allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the timeline of his allegations and the raid on his homes, and where things currently stand with the investigations into the media mogul.  To find out all of the breaking news about Diddy and your...

When 11,000 (!) cases of chicken wings go missing, a lot of people get hungry. Hungry for answers, for a solution, and most of all...for chicken. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Just a few days ago, a man opened fire on I-75 in Kentucky. At the time of this recording, he was still on the run. Jamie and John break down the timeline and details of the incident and talk about the immediate impact on the area, as this is right in their backyard. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

The official story is that James Earl Ray shot Martin Luther King, Jr. on his own and confessed to doing so. But actual evidence shows us that perhaps none of that is true. Between the FBI surveillance on Dr. King and the finding of a civil court case affirming a conspiracy, there is plenty of reason to believe that there is more to this story than we were told.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Brittanee Drexel vanished without a trace from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2009. The search would go on for over a decade before any headway was made in the investigation. In this bonus episode, we are joined by Jarrett Ferentino who served as the attorney for the Drexel family during the search and continues to help them today. Jarrett J. Ferentino, a federal and state trial lawyer with two decades of experience, is a nationally recognized True Crime personality and a principal at the...

Jacob Smart was a burglar and a thief. He also found joy in the mental torture of rearranging his victims' homes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Fort Worth, Texas was plagued by months by a man that went rogue and...trimmed trees. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. But was it the act of a lone gunman, or is there more to the story? From his early days in Atlanta to his rise as a national leader, we follow his journey of nonviolent resistance against systemic racism and injustice. We then dive into the chaotic final hours at the Lorraine Motel, the ensuing manhunt for James Earl Ray, and the lingering questions that still haunt King's assassination. Become a supporter...

Enjoy today's bonus episode which includes the full interview with Tiffany Clayton and Kate Elliott, who studied abroad in the same city as Amanda Knox around the same time as her arrest. They talk about the setting of Perugia, the culture at the time, and how Amanda's case impacted their study abroad experience. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

There is no customer service line for drug dealers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Sharon Carr was in the middle of a home invasion when she became startled by the home owners. And it was not modern technology or some Sherlock Holmes level detective work that got her caught. It was as simple as...a bag of Cheetos? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

We have no idea how we have not covered this sooner. What Amanda Knox went through in Italy sounds like something out of a completely unbelievable mystery novel. Unfortunately, she's still going through it right now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Jeff is a decorated Army veteran, a husband and the father of ten beautiful children. He is the founder (now board member) of a $1B+ global clinical research technology company and has served as a founder or leader within several Haiti based NGOs that have driven measurable progress in Haiti. Jeff’s first experience working in Haiti was fighting child trafficking. This experience was so deeply moving that he decided to relocate his family to Florida, learn to speak Haitian Creole and more...

Jillian Ludwig was a student at Belmont University with a bright future ahead of her. After her life was brought to an early end in tragic fashion, her family worked to make sure something good came out of this awful situation.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

Christopher Casey and Robert Wallace were neighbors that shared a wall in their duplex. A conflict over something seemingly trivial led to extreme violence. Was either party justified in their actions? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.