Sirens: Southern True Crime

In the sultry haze of summer, when shadows stretch long and secrets simmer, we embark on a gripping journey into the heart of true crime. Our ensemble of remarkable true-crime podcasters has assembled—a collective of voices determined to unravel mysteries, chase justice, and ignite the cold embers of forgotten cases.

True crime isn’t just about facts; it’s about resilience. Families, investigators, and ordinary citizens refuse to let darkness prevail. Their determination fuels our narrative—a beacon against the night.

Picture crimes unfolding against a backdrop of scorching asphalt and sun-drenched streets. Tempers flare, alibis melt, and the mercury rises. These are the stories that sizzle—the ones that demand answers even when the air itself shimmers with tension.

Ghostly echoes of the past linger in the shadows. We’ll breathe life into forgotten victims, reexamining evidence, chasing leads, and daring to ask questions long buried. Perhaps you’ll be the missing piece—the spark that reignites justice’s flame.

Welcome to Hot Pursuit.

In episode 2 you’ll hear from the following podcasters (in order); if you enjoy listening, please check out their podcasts by clicking their link below:

The Dark Oak Podcast

Key to the Case

True Crime Creepers

Vintage Homicide

Excuse Me, That’s Illegal

Beyond the Rainbow

Murder and Mimosas

Coffee and Cases

Method and Madness Podcast

In the sultry haze of summer, when shadows stretch long and secrets simmer, we embark on a gripping journey into the heart of true crime. Our ensemble of remarkable true-crime podcasters has assembled—a collective of voices determined to unravel mysteries, chase justice, and ignite the cold embers of forgotten cases.

True crime isn’t just about facts; it’s about resilience. Families, investigators, and ordinary citizens refuse to let darkness prevail. Their determination fuels our narrative—a beacon against the night.

Picture crimes unfolding against a backdrop of scorching asphalt and sun-drenched streets. Tempers flare, alibis melt, and the mercury rises. These are the stories that sizzle—the ones that demand answers even when the air itself shimmers with tension.

Ghostly echoes of the past linger in the shadows. We’ll breathe life into forgotten victims, reexamining evidence, chasing leads, and daring to ask questions long buried. Perhaps you’ll be the missing piece—the spark that reignites justice’s flame.

Welcome to Hot Pursuit.

In episode 1 you’ll hear from the following podcasts (in order); if you enjoy listening, please check out their podcasts by clicking their link below:

Fresh Hell

The Trail Went Cold

Suffer the Little Children

Music City 911

Already Gone

Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast or Www.thesirenspodcast.com

Everything Scary

Private Dicks

Mentioned in this episode:

Allegedly: True Crime

30 Cases. 1 County. 0 Justice?

In what's now Chapter Five on Dreadfully Yours, Raven speaks with fellow author J. C. Fuller, whose popularity sprouted from The Rockfish Island Mystery series, a murder mystery who-dun-it book series. J. C. can be found making cute videos on TikTok or you can find the series Facebook page and follow for the newest release details and updates at https://www.facebook.com/Blackbearalibi.

Black Bear Alibi (Book 1) Philip Russell, a U.S. Park Ranger on a remote Pacific Northwest island, stumbles upon a dead woman in the forest. The local sheriff, Lane, arrives to investigate. Loyal to the islanders, Philip clashes with Lane, who trusts no one. As they dig deeper, they uncover hidden secrets among their neighbors. The killer may be closer than they think.

The Push (Book 2) Once again, death has found its way to Rockfish Island’s National Park, this time in the form of a terrible climbing accident. When Sheriff Lane discovers the victim has ties to an accidental drowning the summer before, she becomes suspicious the two deaths are linked and not accidents at all. Recruiting Park Ranger Phillip Russell into her investigation, the two begin looking into the past...

False Findings (Book 3) In book three of the series, dark deeds, intended to remain hidden beneath the cold waters bordering the island, have surfaced, shocking the small community and casting a dark shadow over its residents...

Within The Pines (Book 4) A well-kept secret from the average tourist, Rockfish Island is the chosen destination for an all-inclusive corporate getaway with a fun-filled weekend of glamping and horseback riding planned, each guest expecting a good time despite mounting tensions and ladder-climbing aspirations. When a shot rings out in the early morning, the celebratory atmosphere dissolves, and Sheriff Lane, with Ranger Philip Russell in tow, must discern if the corresponding death is an accident, a matter of opportunity, or a murder for hire.

Find JC Fuller https://linktr.ee/J.C.FULLERAUTHOR

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Rate, review, and share my podcast!

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Get Allegedly Today!

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We have a feed drop for you from another true crime podcast, Unforbidden Truth, which interviews convicted killers. Before we introduce you, Raven discusses the case of Juli Busken from Oklahoma, which is the subject of this Unforbidden Truth Episode.

Busken, a 21-year-old ballerina from Benton, Arkansas, had just finished her final semester at the University of Oklahoma when she was abducted from her apartment in Norman on December 20, 1996. Her body was found near Lake Stanley Draper that evening. Authorities said she had been bound, sexually assaulted, and shot in the back of the head.

The state of Oklahoma executed Anthony Sanchez on Thursday, September 21, at 10:19 a.m.

In this short interview with Unforbidden Truth, Sanchez proclaims his innocence, discussing his trial and his innocence shortly before his execution.

Www.unforbiddentruth.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unforbiddentruth

Sources: https://pastebin.com/upGTbg6i

Mentioned in this episode:

The Darkest Season: True Crime

Halloween Night. Thanksgiving Dinner. Christmas morning. For mood readers who love true crime, get The Darkest Season today. Kindle Unlimited or Kindle. Paperback anywhere you get your books.

A quick update and then I introduce you to my colleague, Javier, who runs Pretend Podcast.

Pretend is a true crime podcast hosted by investigative journalist Javier Leiva. The show delves into the world of real people pretending to be someone they’re not. Leiva dives into swindlers, snake oil salesmen, undercover FBI agents, cult leaders, and more. One of his seasons covers Frank Abagnale, known for his infamous exploits as depicted in the film 'Catch Me If You Can.'

Leiva’s investigative reporting has garnered attention from major players in the entertainment industry, and he has been featured in respected publications like the New York Times and BBC. He was also featured in the Netflix documentary 'Don’t Pick Up The Phone.' Pretend has consistently ranked as one of the top true crime podcasts in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia on the Spotify Charts.

Pretend: Who's afraid of Ladonna Humphrey? obviously centers around LaDonna Humphrey, a true crime mogel. Every enthralling installment of this new season introduces a new voice woven into Humphrey’s past, each carrying their own secrets about Humphrey, culminating in an interview with Humphrey herself.

Catch my article on the release here.

And catch Pretend where ever you stream your podcasts.

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Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely had a great conversation with Greg Overacker, the long-time family private investigator of the Brianna Maitland case, and now the author of the book about her, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries.

This guy never gives up!

The Forward was written by Bruce Maitland, Brianna’s Father, who also founded and is the president of the nonprofit Private Investigations for the Missing, which seeks to, at no cost, fill the need for private investigation by providing families with qualified, expert investigators to work on their loved one's case. You can find them at https://investigationsforthemissing.org/.

Lou Berry, a former Chief of Police and the Case Manager for PI for the Missing, wrote the Afterword.

Find this book only at the publisher's website: https://books.bloatedtoe.com/the-hunt-for-brianna-maitland/ or through Greg himself.

5-Star read by a 5-star man!

Mentioned in this episode:

The Darkest Season: True Crime

Halloween Night. Thanksgiving Dinner. Christmas morning. For mood readers who love true crime, get The Darkest Season today. Kindle Unlimited or Kindle. Paperback anywhere you get your books.

Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely interview Michelle Tooker, true crime podcast researcher and author of True Crime Trivia. We even play a couple of rounds of trivia from her newest book, True Crime Trivia 3, out now!

Books: True Crime Trivia 1: https://mybook.to/truecrimetrivia 2: https://mybook.to/truecrimetrivia2 3: https://mybook.to/truecrimetrivia3

Social media:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimetrivia

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimetrivia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/true.crime.trivia

Website: Sign up for Michelle's VIP reader group to receive occasional emails about promotions and new books. Plus, receive a free chapter of True Crime Trivia and a trivia scorecard sheet: https://beguilemedia.com/become-a-vip

Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.

If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:

Rate, review, and share my podcast!

Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com

Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast

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Mentioned in this episode:

The Darkest Season: True Crime

Halloween Night. Thanksgiving Dinner. Christmas morning. For mood readers who love true crime, get The Darkest Season today. Kindle Unlimited or Kindle. Paperback anywhere you get your books.

Have you been following the man who went viral on TikTok when a large influencer saw him at a grocery store with his book? Well, that's Shawn M. Warner, and his book Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons Pierce Manor, along with him, has moved into the Best Seller category! Join Raven as she speaks with him about the viral video, writing, and his books!

Find him at www.shawnwarner.com and on TikTok at @shawnwwrites.

Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.

If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:

Rate, review, and share my podcast!

Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com

Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast

🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065

Mentioned in this episode:

I Crit You Not: RPG Podcast

Listen to I Crit You Not: An RPG Podcast wherever you stream your podcasts or visit www.icrityounot.com.

We've been off the grid since Nov 2023 and wanted to give you all an update on what's going on with us and when to expect new episodes. We also give you some big news!

Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.

If you like my work, here are some ways to support me:

Rate, review, and share my podcast!

Find Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast

Get "Allegedly: True Crime From Pontotoc County, OK" (book) and/or "Sins of the South: A True Crime Case Collection To Advocate For" (book) https://linktr.ee/RavenRollins

Get Sins of the South (True Crime Book) https://books2read.com/SinsoftheSouth

Southern Noir Book Club Authors thesirenspodcast.com/southernnoir

This podcast was produced by:

Final Girl Studio Www.facebook.com/FinalGirlStudio

The Sirens Network https://bit.ly/TheSirensNetwork

And Raven Rollins

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