The True Crime Tapes

The True Crime Tapes

Download on the App Store

The True Crime Tapes episodes

  • The Sealed Superseded Indictment Of Leadership Of The Sinaloa Cartel (Part 2) (8/31/25)
    A superseding indictment is a formal legal document issued by a grand jury that replaces a previous indictment in a criminal case. It updates or adds charges, changes the factual basis, or modifies the defendants listed. Here are the key points:Key Features:
    1. Replacement: It replaces an earlier indictment with new or revised charges.
    2. Additional Charges: It can include additional charges not present in the original indictment.
    3. New Defendants: It can add new defendants or modify the charges against existing ones.
    4. Updated Information: It reflects new evidence or information obtained during the ongoing investigation.
    Purpose:
    1. Flexibility: Allows prosecutors to adapt to new developments in the case.
    2. Comprehensive Prosecution: Ensures that all relevant charges and defendants are included based on the latest available evidence.
    3. Clarity: Provides a clear and updated statement of the charges against the defendants, which is important for legal proceedings and the defense's preparation.
    Process:
    1. Grand Jury Review: Like the original indictment, a superseding indictment must be reviewed and approved by a grand jury.
    2. Filing and Notification: Once approved, it is filed with the court, and the defendants are notified of the changes.
    Impact:
    1. Defendant's Rights: Defendants have the right to be informed of any new charges and to respond accordingly.
    2. Legal Proceedings: The case proceeds based on the superseding indictment, which may alter the strategy of both the prosecution and the defense.



    Summary of Superseding Indictment No. 09 CR 383:Case Information:
    • Case Number: No. 09 CR 383
    • Judge: Ruben Castillo
    • Type: Superseding Indictment
    Violations Cited:
    • Title 21, United States Code:
      • Section 841: Relates to the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of controlled substances, or possession with intent to do so.
      • Section 846: Concerns attempts or conspiracies to commit any offense defined in this subchapter, including drug trafficking offenses.
      • Section 952(a): Prohibits the importation of controlled substances into the United States.
      • Section 960: Specifies penalties for the importation and exportation of controlled substances.
      • Section 963: Addresses conspiracies to violate any provision of this subchapter, including import and export violations.
    • Title 18, United States Code:
      • Section 2: Covers the principle of aiding and abetting, meaning anyone who aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, or procures the commission of an offense against the United States is punishable as a principal.
    Key Points:
    • Superseding Indictment: This document replaces a previous indictment with updated charges and information.
    • Drug-Related Charges: The cited violations primarily relate to drug trafficking, manufacturing, distribution, and importation, as well as conspiracy to commit these offenses.
    • Aiding and Abetting: The inclusion of Title 18, Section 2, indicates that individuals involved may have also been charged with assisting or facilitating these crimes.


    The defendants:

    JOAQUIN GUZMAN-LOERA, 
     a/k/a “El Chapo,” 
     a/k/a “Chapo Guzman,” 
    ISMAEL ZAMBADA-GARCIA, 
     a/k/a “El Mayo,”
     a/k/a “Mayo Zambada,”
    JESUS VICENTE ZAMBADA-NIEBLA,
     a/k/a “Vicente Zambada-Niebla,”
     a/k/a “Vicente Zambada,”
     a/k/a “Mayito,”
     a/k/a “30 ”
    ALFREDO GUZMAN-SALAZAR, 
     a/k/a “Alfredillo,”
    ALFREDO VASQUEZ-HERNANDEZ,
     a/k/a “Alfredo Compadre,”
    FIRST NAME UNKNOWN, LAST NAME 
    UNKNOWN, 
     a/k/a “Juancho,”
    GERMAN OLIVARES,
    FELIPE LAST NAME UNKNOWN,
    TOMAS AREVALO-RENTERIA,
    PEDRO FLORES, and 
    MARGARITO FLORES

    (commercial at 8:05)

    to contact me:

    [email protected]


    source:

    C:\Documents and Settings\rsamborn\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\4MRWRZ20\Chapo-Mayo Indictment DG ed (go.com)
    12 min
  • The Sealed Superseded Indictment Of Leadership Of The Sinaloa Cartel (Part 1) (8/31/25)
    A superseding indictment is a formal legal document issued by a grand jury that replaces a previous indictment in a criminal case. It updates or adds charges, changes the factual basis, or modifies the defendants listed. Here are the key points:Key Features:
    1. Replacement: It replaces an earlier indictment with new or revised charges.
    2. Additional Charges: It can include additional charges not present in the original indictment.
    3. New Defendants: It can add new defendants or modify the charges against existing ones.
    4. Updated Information: It reflects new evidence or information obtained during the ongoing investigation.
    Purpose:
    1. Flexibility: Allows prosecutors to adapt to new developments in the case.
    2. Comprehensive Prosecution: Ensures that all relevant charges and defendants are included based on the latest available evidence.
    3. Clarity: Provides a clear and updated statement of the charges against the defendants, which is important for legal proceedings and the defense's preparation.
    Process:
    1. Grand Jury Review: Like the original indictment, a superseding indictment must be reviewed and approved by a grand jury.
    2. Filing and Notification: Once approved, it is filed with the court, and the defendants are notified of the changes.
    Impact:
    1. Defendant's Rights: Defendants have the right to be informed of any new charges and to respond accordingly.
    2. Legal Proceedings: The case proceeds based on the superseding indictment, which may alter the strategy of both the prosecution and the defense.



    Summary of Superseding Indictment No. 09 CR 383:Case Information:
    • Case Number: No. 09 CR 383
    • Judge: Ruben Castillo
    • Type: Superseding Indictment
    Violations Cited:
    • Title 21, United States Code:
      • Section 841: Relates to the manufacturing, distributing, or dispensing of controlled substances, or possession with intent to do so.
      • Section 846: Concerns attempts or conspiracies to commit any offense defined in this subchapter, including drug trafficking offenses.
      • Section 952(a): Prohibits the importation of controlled substances into the United States.
      • Section 960: Specifies penalties for the importation and exportation of controlled substances.
      • Section 963: Addresses conspiracies to violate any provision of this subchapter, including import and export violations.
    • Title 18, United States Code:
      • Section 2: Covers the principle of aiding and abetting, meaning anyone who aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, or procures the commission of an offense against the United States is punishable as a principal.
    Key Points:
    • Superseding Indictment: This document replaces a previous indictment with updated charges and information.
    • Drug-Related Charges: The cited violations primarily relate to drug trafficking, manufacturing, distribution, and importation, as well as conspiracy to commit these offenses.
    • Aiding and Abetting: The inclusion of Title 18, Section 2, indicates that individuals involved may have also been charged with assisting or facilitating these crimes.


    The defendants:

    JOAQUIN GUZMAN-LOERA, 
     a/k/a “El Chapo,” 
     a/k/a “Chapo Guzman,” 
    ISMAEL ZAMBADA-GARCIA, 
     a/k/a “El Mayo,”
     a/k/a “Mayo Zambada,”
    JESUS VICENTE ZAMBADA-NIEBLA,
     a/k/a “Vicente Zambada-Niebla,”
     a/k/a “Vicente Zambada,”
     a/k/a “Mayito,”
     a/k/a “30 ”
    ALFREDO GUZMAN-SALAZAR, 
     a/k/a “Alfredillo,”
    ALFREDO VASQUEZ-HERNANDEZ,
     a/k/a “Alfredo Compadre,”
    FIRST NAME UNKNOWN, LAST NAME 
    UNKNOWN, 
     a/k/a “Juancho,”
    GERMAN OLIVARES,
    FELIPE LAST NAME UNKNOWN,
    TOMAS AREVALO-RENTERIA,
    PEDRO FLORES, and 
    MARGARITO FLORES

    (commercial at 8:05)

    to contact me:

    [email protected]


    source:

    C:\Documents and Settings\rsamborn\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\4MRWRZ20\Chapo-Mayo Indictment DG ed (go.com)
    12 min
  • Aubrey O'Day Unloads On Diddy During An Interview (8/30/25)
    Aubrey O'Day, a former member of the girl group Danity Kane, has openly shared her thoughts following Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent arrest on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. O'Day expressed feelings of validation, stating that the arrest represents a "win for women all over the world." She emphasized that the purpose of justice is to provide closure and allow for new beginnings, sentiments that resonated strongly for her given her contentious past with Diddy during her time on his reality show Making the Band. O'Day has long been vocal about the emotional toll her experiences with Diddy took on her, calling him "soulless" and criticizing the broader entertainment industry's complicity in allowing his behavior to continue unchecked.

    O'Day also noted that while the allegations and legal actions against Diddy might bring some validation, they do not erase the trauma endured by his victims. She described the long-lasting impact of being victimized, comparing it to childhood trauma that doesn't simply vanish with time.





    to contact me:

    [email protected]


    source:

    Diddy's former protégé Aubrey O'Day calls rapper a 'soulless human' following his sex trafficking arrest | Fox News
    21 min
  • Toby Dorr And Her Bonkers Scheme To Spring Her Imprisoned Lover (8/30/25)
    Toby Dorr (formerly Toby Young) was a corporate professional who founded and ran a volunteer prison dog rehabilitation program—known as the Safe Harbor Prison Dog Program—at Lansing Correctional Facility in Kansas. In 2006, at age 47, she developed a deep emotional connection with inmate John Manard, who was serving a life sentence for murder. Their relationship led to her helping him escape by hiding him in a dog crate inside her van. After a 12-day fugitive chase—one of the most intense in Kansas history—the pair was captured in Tennessee. Dorr served 27 months in prison; her husband divorced her, and she was largely isolated from her family afterward.

    Following her release in 2008, Toby Dorr transformed her story of heartbreak and her felony conviction into a platform for healing, self-awareness, and empowerment—especially for women and those impacted by incarceration. She authored the memoir Living with Conviction, became a speaker and advocate (founding the Fierce Grace Movement), and launched guided journals and workbooks to help others overcome personal “prisons.” Her story has been dramatized in media, including Lifetime’s Jailbreak Lovers, and continues to resonate as a testament to redemption, authenticity, and the power of second chances.


    to contact me:

    [email protected]


    source:

    https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/woman-who-helped-murderer-escape-kansas-prison-in-2006-says-she-empathizes-with-missing-alabama-officer/ar-AAWZPaO?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=ff9a9fa97bec4f60bcb73d3d1da9be4f
    13 min
  • Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein And The Infrastructure They Built Around Them (8/30/25)
    Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein did not operate in isolation—they relied on a network. Their crimes were made possible by a web of enablers, facilitators, fixers, and bystanders who either helped directly or looked the other way. From private pilots to personal assistants, house managers to recruiters, there were people in their orbit who scheduled, transported, housed, and in some cases, groomed young girls for abuse. These weren’t random helpers—they were staff, associates, and colleagues who made Epstein and Maxwell’s operation function like a well-oiled machine. Yet, most of them have never faced a single charge. Their silence, compliance, and active participation were just as essential as the actions of Epstein and Maxwell themselves.


    Equally complicit were the institutions that protected them. Wealth managers, elite schools, banks, law firms, and even prosecutors played roles—some by omission, others by design. Doors opened for Epstein and Maxwell that would have slammed shut on anyone without money and connections. Social circles embraced them long after rumors had become accusations, and long after accusations had become evidence. And still, they were given platforms, invitations, and cover. This wasn’t a case of two people fooling the world—it was a case of the world choosing not to care. The myth of the “lone predator” serves power well, but the truth is always more uncomfortable: predators thrive in systems that help them.



    to contact me:

    [email protected]



    source:

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10332169/Underage-orgies-possible-pregnancy-key-moments-Ghislaine-Maxwells-sensational-trial.html
    28 min
  • Jeffrey Epstein And The Clandestine Cabin In Michigan (8/30/25)
    Jeffrey Epstein donated and funded a secluded cabin—once known as the Jeffrey Epstein Scholarship Lodge—located on the campus of the Interlochen Center for the Arts, a prestigious performing arts school in northern Michigan. Epstein, a former camper himself, began supporting the school in the 1990s and reportedly stayed at the lodge for up to two weeks annually, including as late as August 2000. The cabin was used by Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in at least one documented visit in 1998, supported by trial testimony and flight records.

    The property became a focal point in Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial, where accuser testimony revealed Epstein and Maxwell first approached a 14‑year‑old student between music classes at Interlochen’s summer camp in 1994, leading to grooming and abuse that followed for years. In response to the scandal, Interlochen renamed the property the Green Lake Lodge, severing its formal association with Epstein.



    To contact me:

    [email protected]


    Source:

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12588528/jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-woodland-boarding-school-target-pupils/
    14 min
  • The Explosion Of Fentanyl Addiction In Mexican Border Cities And What's Driving It (8/30/25)
    Fentanyl addiction has surged in Mexican border cities like Tijuana and Ciudad Juárez, fueled by the spillover from the U.S. opioid crisis and the mass production of illicit fentanyl by cartels. Authorities warn that fentanyl has become an “emerging drug” in northern Mexico, often mixed with other substances such as heroin and cocaine, making overdoses increasingly lethal. Overdose mortality is being driven up by polysubstance use and insufficient testing infrastructure to accurately assess the problem. At the same time, requests for addiction treatment in Mexico have soared by nearly 500% over the past three years, highlighting the strain on an already under-resourced public health system


    Much of the fentanyl reaching these border cities is channeled southward as cartels establish local markets amid U.S. demand. Mexican cartels rely on precursor chemicals from China to manufacture fentanyl domestically—then smuggle it across the border, often using U.S. citizens as couriers through ports of entry or vehicles. Despite their role in producing and exporting fentanyl, Mexico faces a paradoxical shortage of medical-grade fentanyl, leading to dangerous improvisation in hospitals and even fatal meningitis outbreaks. Harm reduction efforts are hampered by the government’s restriction of life-saving tools like naloxone, leaving border communities vulnerable to both rising addiction and inadequate treatment.

    to contact me:

    [email protected]



    source:

    Elections Mexico 2021: Human experiments in Tijuana and Mexicali: How cartels are testing fentanyl on drug addicts | International | EL PAÍS English (elpais.com)
    12 min
  • Cannibalism and The Cartels: A Real Life Horror Story (8/30/25)
    The Mexican Drug Cartels are notorious for their inhumane behavior and treatment of their rivals but none more so than the CJNG who have taken to making their initiates engage in cannibalism. In this episode, we take a look at the morbid practice and how it is gaining traction as an intimidation tool with the cartels in Mexico.

    (Commercial at 12:40)

    To contact me:

    [email protected]

    Source:

    https://www.thedailybeast.com/these-cartel-terror-schools-in-mexico-give-cannibalism-exams-failure-is-not-an-option?ref=scroll
    21 min
  • The North East Cartel And The Growing Number Of Murdered Police Officers In Mexico (8/30/25)
    The North East Cartel, also known as Cartel del Noreste (CDN) or Los Zetas, is a criminal organization based in Mexico, primarily active in the northeastern states of Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, and Coahuila. It is one of the many drug cartels operating in Mexico and has gained notoriety for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and other illegal activities. Here is a comprehensive summary of the North East Cartel:
    1. Origins and History:
      • The North East Cartel has its roots in a group of former Mexican military personnel who became enforcers for the Gulf Cartel in the late 1990s. These enforcers eventually split from the Gulf Cartel and formed their own criminal organization, originally known as Los Zetas.
    2. Leadership:
      • The leadership structure of the North East Cartel has been fluid and has undergone changes due to infighting, law enforcement actions, and rival cartel conflicts. Key leaders often remain elusive to authorities.
    3. Activities:
      • Drug Trafficking: The cartel primarily engages in drug trafficking, smuggling narcotics such as cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin into the United States.
      • Extortion and Kidnapping: The North East Cartel is involved in extortion schemes, targeting local businesses and individuals for protection money. They are also known for kidnapping for ransom.
      • Violence: The cartel is notorious for its extreme violence, often engaging in brutal tactics, including beheadings and mass killings, to intimidate rivals and maintain control over its territories.
      • Organized Crime: In addition to drug-related activities, the North East Cartel is involved in various forms of organized crime, including human trafficking, fuel theft, and money laundering.
    4. Territorial Control:
      • The North East Cartel primarily operates in the northeastern states of Mexico, particularly Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, and Coahuila. These regions are key transit routes for drug trafficking into the United States.
    5. Rivalries:
      • The cartel has faced intense competition and conflicts with other criminal organizations, including the Gulf Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, and rival factions within its own ranks. These rivalries have often resulted in violent confrontations.
    6. Government Responses:
      • The Mexican government, in coordination with the military and law enforcement agencies, has initiated various operations to combat the North East Cartel. However, these efforts have often resulted in increased violence and instability in the region.
    7. Evolution:
      • The North East Cartel has evolved over the years, adapting to law enforcement strategies and rival threats. It has undergone splits and mergers, making it difficult to pinpoint a single, stable organizational structure.
    8. Impact:
      • The cartel's activities have contributed to the overall violence and instability in northeastern Mexico, posing significant challenges to local authorities and causing harm to civilians caught in the crossfire.
    In summary, the North East Cartel, also known as Cartel del Noreste or Los Zetas, is a powerful criminal organization operating in northeastern Mexico. It is involved in drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping, and various forms of organized crime. The group is known for its extreme violence and has been a significant contributor to the ongoing drug cartel-related violence in the region.

    to contact me:

    [email protected]



    source:

    Is Northeast Cartel Expansion Driving Killings of Police in Nuevo León, Mexico? (insightcrime.org)
    14 min
  • Is The FBI Hiding Key Details Of Their Alleged Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein? (8/30/25)
    Federal agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Justice, have faced mounting criticism for withholding significant portions of Epstein-related records—fueling allegations of a deliberate cover-up. In July 2025, both agencies issued a memo stating they found no “client list,” no proof of blackmail, and no evidence Epstein was murdered, and confirmed his death was a suicide. They also announced they would not release further documents, despite earlier promises of transparency 

    The limited release of roughly 33,000 pages—largely consisting of materials already public—was blasted by lawmakers and victims’ advocates as inadequate. Critics argued the disclosures fell far short of real accountability, with Rep. Robert Garcia and others calling the process a “stonewall.” Independent reviews, such as Just Security’s detailed timeline, underscored repeated federal failures: ignoring victim reports, dropping early investigations, and negotiating Epstein’s lenient 2008 non-prosecution agreement in secret. Together, these actions suggest a systemic effort to obscure the extent of Epstein’s government ties rather than expose them.

    to contact me:

    [email protected]


    source:

    https://www.dailywire.com/news/fbi-hiding-potentially-explosive-records-on-jeffrey-epstein-internet-sleuth-claims-after-foia-denial
    16 min

About The True Crime Tapes

From the publisher's feed


The True Crime Tapes pulls you into the shadowy depths of the criminal underworld, where the line between justice and chaos is razor-thin. Each episode dissects the minds of history’s most…

More shows like The True Crime Tapes

In The Dark by The New Yorker

In The Dark

28,542 Listeners

Heavyweight by Pushkin Industries

Heavyweight

17,630 Listeners

Crime Junkie by Audiochuck

Crime Junkie

369,621 Listeners

Police Off The Cuff/Real Crime Stories by Bill Cannon Police off the Cuff/Real Crime Stories

Police Off The Cuff/Real Crime Stories

861 Listeners

The Standard by The Evening Standard

The Standard

20 Listeners

The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions by Sony Music Entertainment

The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions

4,362 Listeners

Unraveled by ID

Unraveled

10,532 Listeners

Game of Crimes by Game of Crimes

Game of Crimes

1,460 Listeners

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast by Rhapsody Voices

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast

444 Listeners

The Epstein Chronicles by Bobby Capucci

The Epstein Chronicles

231 Listeners

The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell by Johnny Mitchell

The Connect- with Johnny Mitchell

564 Listeners

Jeffrey Epstein:  The Coverup Chronicles by Bobby Capucci

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

13 Listeners

Sit Down with Michael Franzese by Michael Franzese

Sit Down with Michael Franzese

85 Listeners

Adrift by Apple TV / Blanchard House

Adrift

803 Listeners