The FOX True Crime Podcast

From an early age, women are taught to be vigilant, to be hyper-aware of their surroundings, and to never be alone. Statistically, women are more likely to be victims of violent crime than men, meaning there's always an additional target on their backs. However, the best tool for self-protection is not always a weapon, but instead, one's situational awareness.

Damsel Director with Damsel In Defense Nancy Abercrombie discusses the mission behind her organization, as well as the services it provides. She shares how she was inspired to spread the message of self-defense, and later provides safety tips and ways in which listeners should listen to their intuition.

Damsel In Defense is an organization that works to educate women on the ways in which they can defend themselves when exposed to danger, while also empowering them to possess the confidence they need in order to do so.

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On January 26th, 2011, 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg sent her first-grade students home early in order to avoid an impending blizzard. Once her students were accounted for, Ellen drove home to her Philadelphia apartment that she shared with her fiancé. That night, behind her locked apartment door, Ellen was found stabbed to death in her kitchen. However, her violent death was ruled a suicide.

Joshua and Sandee Greenberg are the parents of Ellen and have been fighting to change her manner of death from suicide to homicide or undetermined. They share their fight for justice 12 years later and discuss the mysterious circumstances of Ellen's death.

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Each year, hundreds of thousands of people go missing in the United States. Although African Americans represent thirteen percent of the population, people of color make up roughly forty percent of missing persons cases. Despite making up a significant proportion of these cases, people of color often don't receive the proper amount of exposure.

Co-founders of the Black and Missing Foundation Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson share how their nonprofit works to bring attention to cases of missing people of color. They explain the resources they use to help amplify these cases and share how listeners can help and get involved in their own community.

At the 2023 CrimeCon in Orlando, Derrica and Natalie received the Clue Award for 'Crime Fighter of the Year' for the impact the Black and Missing Foundation has made on countless missing persons cases across the country.

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For 24-year-old Daniel Robinson, the deserts of Arizona offered the possibility of excitement and opportunity. After graduating from college, he moved to Phoenix and pursued a career as a field geologist. However, on the morning of July 23, 2021, Daniel disappeared, prompting a missing person search. Less than a month later, his jeep was found crashed in a desert ravine. His phone, wallet, keys, and clothes were found at the site, but no traces of Daniel were present.

Retired U.S. Army veteran David Robinson II discusses the mysterious circumstances of his son's disappearance. He discusses his tireless search for answers and explains why he's taken the case into his own hands.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Daniel Robinson, visit pleasehelpfinddaniel.com or call the tip line at (844) 602-0660.

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One young boy in Cheviot, Ohio endured an unthinkable nightmare, suffering years of abuse from the people who were supposed to love and care for him. Beginning at the age of ten, the boy was tortured by his stepmother, Amy Rodriguez-Dangel. On Monday, November 6th, a Hamilton County jury found the 46-year-old woman guilty of four of the eleven endangering children counts she faced. She is scheduled to be sentenced on December 5th of this year.

FOX 19 Anchor and Host of Cincinnati’s Crime Vault Podcast Jessica Schmidt shares the shocking details of this heartbreaking case and explains how the trial unfolded. Later, she provides an update on the young victim and shares the reactions of the Hamilton County community to this horrific story.

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Tom Smith knew he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement from a young age, so it made sense that he would go on to become an NYPD detective. Whether it was narcotics, robbery, or even homicide, Tom handled it all. Following the 9/11 terror attacks on New York City, Tom even joined the FBI/NYPD Joint Terrorism Task Force. One day in 2008, Tom was given a life-changing case. A journalist had been taken hostage by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group. The assignment at hand: bring him home.

Retired NYPD Detective and Co-Host of the Gold Shields podcast Tom Smith discusses his role in the heart-racing operation. He explains how he coordinated with various law enforcement agencies, as well as an infamous heroin dealer, in order to locate the hostages and ensure a safe return.

Tom Smith is also the President of TNR Investigations, an investigative organization that works to provide clients with top-tier strategies when handling security threats.

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1122 King Road marks the address of a student rental house near the University of Idaho. The house, once filled with laughter and smiles from the students that lived inside, now sits vacant and boarded up, stained with blood and memories of the horrific crimes that occurred within. On November 13th, 2022, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were stabbed and murdered within the home. This week, the FBI returned to the crime scene to gather evidence and information to construct a physical model of the house that can be used in the trial of the accused killer, Bryan Kohberger.

Attorney and retired NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro discusses the significant legal developments within the case and explains the role DNA evidence will play during the trial. Later, he shares how the possibility of the death penalty could extend the timeline of the court case.

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Dracula has gone down in history as one of literature's most spine-chilling mysteries and has cemented author Bram Stoker as a master of the horror genre. By tapping into taboo subjects such as promiscuity, religion, madness, and death, Stoker captured audiences' fears and created a bloodthirsty villain that would haunt readers for generations.

Author and great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker, Dacre Stoker discusses the origins of Halloween and how it influenced the creation of Count Dracula. He shares stories from the life of Bram Stoker and explains how illness, hysteria, and international history all played a role in the origins and lore of the famous novel.

Dacre Stoker is a bestselling author and lecturer. He has co-authored many books, including Dracula The Un-Dead, a sequel to Dracula, and Dracul, a prequel to the novel.

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For 18 years, the family of Natalee Holloway suffered the impact of her loss without any answers surrounding her disappearance. However, a groundbreaking update to the case has now been made. Joran van der Sloot was a prime suspect in the case and was extradited to the United States in June to face charges of wire fraud and extortion against the Holloway family. Just this month, van der Sloot confessed to the 2005 murder of Natalee as part of a plea deal.

WBRC Anchor Jonathan Hardison discusses the contents of van der Sloot's confession and breaks down the concurrent sentencing he faces for his crimes. Later, he discusses the impact of the news on both the Holloway family, as well as the Birmingham community, as they react to the answers finally being brought to light.

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On November 15th, 1989, 15-year-old Angela Correa disappeared after taking pictures for her photography class in Peekskill, New York. Two days later, her body was found. She had been brutally raped and murdered. News of Angela's death devastated her classmates at Peekskill High School, one of which, was Jeff Deskovic. However, detectives soon made Jeff a prime suspect in the case and coerced him into a false confession. At 17 years old, Jeff was convicted and spent the next 16 years of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Exoneree and Lawyer Jeff Deskovic shares the story of his wrongful conviction and his fight for justice. He emphasizes the importance of policy changes to prevent injustice and discusses how his organization works to free other wrongfully convicted people as well.

The Jeffrey Deskovic Foundation for Justice is a nonprofit dedicated to preventing wrongful convictions, freeing innocent people in both DNA and non-DNA cases, and pursuing policy changes to prevent injustice. The organization has freed 13 wrongfully convicted people to date and has worked to pass three laws aimed at preventing wrongful convictions.

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