On the night of Saturday, June 21, 2025, Deputy Dalton Swanger responded to a shots-fired call that quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. Listen as they detail how Swanger and other deputies entered a wooded area, confronted a defiant suspect identified as 44-year-old Christopher Michael Hensley, and how Deputy Swanger sustained a severe head injury, believed to be from a rock or brick, leaving him in critical condition. And this all played out on live television.

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Today's True Crime To-Go is a disturbing case out of Knoxville, Tennessee, that began with a welfare check on June 22, 2025. Hosts Jamie and John detail the horrifying discovery made by police: a man brutally assaulted, bound, and doused with bleach, while his 3-year-old stepdaughter and SUV were missing. The story escalates into a tense police chase, leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Charles Coffman and the recovery of the unharmed toddler. Listeners will hear Coffman's chilling confession of the assault, his girlfriend's corroborating account, and the mother's denial, all piecing together a perplexing crime of violence, kidnapping, and deception, with an ongoing investigation into the full motives and circumstances.

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From 1962 to 1964, Boston was gripped by fear as the elusive Boston Strangler murdered 13 women in their homes, baffling police with no forced entry and varied victim profiles. This episode of True Crimecast delves into the chilling details of these crimes, the widespread panic they caused, and the controversial confession of Albert DeSalvo. The episode explores why this breakthrough still leaves open the debate about whether he was responsible for all 13 murders, examining theories of a single killer versus multiple offenders in one of America's most enduring true crime mysteries.

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This episode dives into the enduring mystery surrounding the 1975 disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, one of America's most powerful and controversial labor leaders. From his humble beginnings to his rise as president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Hoffa's story is one of ambition, strategic organizing, and deep entanglement with organized crime. The episode explores the circumstances leading up to his vanishing act, including his release from prison, his bitter feud with mob figures and union rivals, and his final, fateful meeting at the Machus Red Fox Restaurant. Despite decades of intense investigation, numerous theories, and countless searches, Hoffa's body has never been found, leaving behind a persistent cold case that continues to fascinate and baffle.

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From reality TV stars to federal inmates, the Chrisley family's legal saga took a stunning turn. Join Jamie and John on True Crimecast as they unpack the dramatic conviction of Todd and Julie Chrisley for bank fraud and tax evasion, their time behind bars, and the astonishing presidential pardon by Donald Trump that set them free years early. Was it justice served, or a celebrity reward?

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It sounds sweet, but this crime is anything but. Jamie and John expose a sophisticated fraud ring out of Columbus, Ohio, that just cost the SNAP program millions. Discover how three indicted suspects—Ionut Bizga, Doina Bacelan, and Juan Hernandez—allegedly used cloned EBT cards to purchase massive quantities of candy and energy drinks, then smuggled them out of state. This isn't your typical heist; it's a high-tech attack on a vital safety net. Plus, we'll discuss how Ohio lawmakers are fighting back with new legislation to protect vulnerable families.

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UPDATE: Rachel's killer has been found and is awaiting sentencing. Find the original story and the updates in today's podcast.

Rachel Morin was a wonderful mother, a loving sister and daughter, the life of the party, and she was great at making people laugh. On August 5th of 2023, Rachel went missing while out for a job on a popular trail in Bel Air, Maryland. The next day, her body was found near the trail.

Rachel's death has been linked via DNA to a home invasion on the other side of the country, and authorities feel that her killer could be escalating in his violent activities.

In this episode, Jamie and John have an emotional interview with Rachel's brother, Nathan. He shares stories from his sister's life and gives updates on where the case stands.

You will also hear a criminal profile given to help identify Rachel's killer.

You can donate to support Rachel's five children here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rachel-morin-funeral-and-memorial-fund

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Jonathan "Cowboy Cody" Mason's story is wild! This mule riding, raccoon tossing, law breaker's story sounds like it is from the wild west. Cowboy Cody is sure to become a fan favorite of True Crime to Go! 

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In the early hours of June 14, 2025, Minnesota was shaken by a series of coordinated, politically motivated shootings targeting elected officials. In this urgent and chilling episode, Jamie and John break down the timeline of events—starting with the attempted assassination of State Senator John Hoffman and the brutal double murder of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

The suspect? A man disguised as a police officer, armed, masked, and carrying a disturbing hit list with dozens of names, including prominent Democratic lawmakers and abortion rights advocates. With ties to fringe ideologies and a fabricated security background, Vance Luther Boelter’s story is one of delusion, radicalization, and deadly intent.

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In 2002, the nation was captivated by the disappearance and murder of Laci Peterson—a young, pregnant, white woman from California. But just months earlier, Evelyn Hernandez, a 24-year-old pregnant immigrant from El Salvador, also went missing under eerily similar circumstances. Her partial remains were later discovered in the same bay, and her 5-year-old son Alex has never been found.

Why did one case dominate headlines while the other faded into obscurity?

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