True Crime Bullsh**

By Josh Hallmark

Society & Culture

What's True Crime Bullsh** about?

True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast.

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0608 | We Only Spoke and Ne...

02.02.2023

The Debra Feldman files from Hackensack PD were just 18 pages; but it only took one to make a massive impact and prove several long-standing speculations.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark.Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana ...

True Crime Bullsh** episodes:

02.02.2023 0608 \| We Only Spoke and Never Sung The Debra Feldman files from Hackensack PD were just 18 pages; but it only took one to make a massive impact and prove several long-standing speculations.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark.Research assistance by Ben Lamb, Shana ...
01.19.2023 0607 \| A Joke, A Hymn Four Washington state FOIA responses tell very different stories and provide new insights into old cases. And a fifth, long-awaited file drops a bomb in everyone's laps.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by ...
01.12.2023 0606 \| Fog + Smoke We analyze every missing person case from Washington and its surrounding states during Keyes pre-Alaska life. A small pool of just 27 compelling Keyes cases emerge; providing a refresh on previously discussed cases, dives into new ones, and a grim ...
01.05.2023 The NAMUS-45: Lisa Michelle Stebic When a mother of two mysteriously vanishes, all eyes focus on her estranged husband. But as the investigation progresses, another nearby, high-profile case diverts both police funding and media attention away.This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker.With production ...
12.22.2022 The NAMUS-45: Lindsey Baum A ten-year-old girl's Washington state disappearance draws some striking similarities to statements Keyes made and his known MO. A long line of potential suspects, evidence found over a hundred miles away, and her appearance on Keyes's computer muddle an investigation ...
12.20.2022 Wondery Presents: Frozen Head Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. You can binge the entire series early and ad-free right now by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead ...
12.08.2022 0605 \| Driftwood We return to Olympia and the disappearance of Jon Corey. We examine similarities between his disappearance and Keyes' MO and life at the time, along with similarities to the murder of a different serial killer.True Crime Bullsh** will be back ...
12.01.2022 0604 \| The Moon Behind You An assortment of strange coincidences and odd circumstances take Josh and the research team to Olympia, Washington where the disappearance of Jonathan Corey completely baffles everyone. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Additional research by Kaz. ...
11.24.2022 LIVE from the PNW True Crime Fest In this discussion on producing long-form true crime podcasts, we dive into the Keyes case, James Baysinger's work on the Hide + Seek podcast, what goes into these productions, and the overall personal and case impacts. Panel: Josh Hallmark & ...
11.17.2022 0603 \| The Bright Pines We revisit the Oregon coast to take a second look at the disappearance of Kami Vollendroff and Gene Hyatt, and discuss the case with Kami's cousin and best friend. Then we head north to Olympia, to start a deep-dive into ...
11.03.2022 0602 \| Broken Headlight Flicker An old story from a new perspective gives Josh and the team new information, new leads, and credence to many of their theories and investigative paths. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by ...
10.27.2022 0601 \| Into the Void New files, new audio, a new source, new partnerships, and a trek out to the Olympic Peninsula heat up the investigation into Israel Keyes.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Ben Lamb and ...
10.20.2022 Season 6 Extended Trailer Season 6 premieres on October 27.
10.03.2022 Introducing: The Generation Why Podcast The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies. One ...
08.25.2022 The NAMUS-44: Shaina Ashly Kirkpatrick A reunion between long-lost friends ends in multiple homicides and disappearances spanning a 3,500 mile roadtrip. This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker. With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark. Patreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amy Basil, ...
08.11.2022 The NAMUS-44: Rupinder Goraya A missing persons case shines a light on domestic abuse and some lingering questions about Keyes’s attention to the Sunshine State.This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker.With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark.Patreon producers: Alexa Horn, ...
07.28.2022 The NAMUS-44: Kristen Modafferi A college student leaves work and is never seen again. The ongoing investigation leads authorities to the beach, a notorious serial killer, a polarizing figure in forensics, and an odd phone call regarding a gay affair gone wrong.This episode was ...
07.14.2022 The NAMUS-44: Justin Gaines Rumors swirl after a teenager disappears from an Atlanta-area nightclub. And with thousands of possible witnesses and over 20 outgoing phone calls, not a single shred of evidence is ever recovered.This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker.With production, ...
06.30.2022 The NAMUS-44: Jennifer Marcum When a mother disappears, the FBI give a strange level of autonomy over the investigation to an informant and ex-con; a judgment call that would prove disastrous.This episode was written and researched by Shana Wilensky.With production, editing, and additional research ...
06.16.2022 The NAMUS-44: Alexis Patterson Racism and tunnel-vision plague an investigation into the disappearance of a 7-year-old girl, whose case would eventually make its way to Keyes's computer.This episode was written and researched by Michelle Tooker.With production, editing, and additional research by Josh Hallmark.Patreon producers: ...
06.02.2022 The NAMUS-44: Holly Bobo A NAMUS-44 case out of Tennessee involving an alleged coerced confession of one man, and a plea deal with and tenuous story from another, leaves Josh unsettled. This is the third episode of an eight episode miniseries, written and researched ...
05.19.2022 The NAMUS-44: Ashley Nicole Summers A NAMUS-44 case out of Ohio is plagued by Runaway Syndrome, misinformation, and media frenzy.This is the second episode of an eight episode miniseries, written and researched by TCB researchers Shana Wilensky and Michelle Tooker. This series will run in-between ...
05.05.2022 The NAMUS-44: Brooke Wilberger This is the first episode of an eight episode miniseries, written and researched by TCB researchers Shana Wilensky and Michelle Tooker. This series will run in-between seasons of True Crime Bullshit, and will focus on missing persons cases included in ...
04.21.2022 0516 \| Unravel Season finale.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Andrew French, and Kaz. Patreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amy Basil, Ashley Gressley, Casey Jensen-Richardson, Chelsea Collings, Christina Sisson, Dana Keith, Drew ...
04.14.2022 0515 \| The House You Built New data and dates from data breaches provide new insight into old cases and rule out others. New information sheds light on other Keyes activities. And Israel's past unravels and emerges. This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh ...
04.07.2022 Al Kite (Bonus) Very special announcements and a bonus episode on the murder of Al Kite.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. Resources include: FBI.gov, Unsolved Mysteries, The Seattle Times, murderandmalice.com, thedenverchannel.comPatreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amy Basil, Ashley Gressley, Casey ...
03.10.2022 0514 \| Threads The Israel Keyes data breaches take us to some strange and surprising places, and quite the 'Oh, Shit' moment in Texas.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Kim K., Michelle Tooker, and Andrew ...
03.04.2022 0513 \| Breach In an ever-evolving world, there is less and less safety in experience.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Kim K., Michelle Tooker, and Shana Wilensky. And research assistance by Andrew French and Kaz. ...
03.03.2022 The Cowlitz County John Doe True Crime Bullshit is partnering with Othram Labs / DNA Solves in 2022. We have put together a list of Does that DNA Solves will be working to identify. Each Doe on that list has been or will be covered ...
02.17.2022 0512 \| Sun City We take a close look at the Las Vegas disappearance of Steven Koecher, and whether Keyes could have been involved. Plus, how the media shaped and impacted the cases of both Steven Koecher and Susan Powell.This episode was written, produced, ...
02.10.2022 0511 \| The Desert In the Mojave Desert, we take a look at a Jane Doe, a missing person's case with multiple ties to Keyes and several of his hotspots, and a fairly high profile disappearance in Las Vegas. This episode was written, produced, ...
01.27.2022 0510 \| Don't Make Me Come to Vegas The Phoenix-Riverside-Vegas triangle is examined, with a deep-dive into a missing person's case that eerily lines up with Keyes's MO and travel patterns. TCB will be back on February 10th.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With ...
01.20.2022 0509 \| Psychology Josh and Dr. Chris Kunkle deep-dive Keyes's patterns, behaviors, tells, and other psych factors that could be key to identifying his victims and other crimes; including a look at the NAMUS-44 (with updates), Keyes's yawns and laughing, Drano, Kunkle's take ...
12.17.2021 0508 \| Something Everywhere "Everything I've done... it's all connected." TCB will be back on January 20th.This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With research assistance by Andrew French, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, and Kaz. Patreon producers: Alexa Horn, Amy Basil, ...
12.09.2021 0507 \| Countermeasure #2 Keyes gets caught in a very big lie - unfortunately, not by the FBI. And a deep dive into two caches, provides a significant amount of insight into all of Keyes's caches, crimes they're likely connected to, and where we ...
12.02.2021 0506 \| Wreckage There are many references in interviews with Keyes, his friends and family, and in his favorite media to car accidents. An alleged car accident out of the late 90s in Washington state that makes no sense whatsoever, seems to line ...
11.11.2021 0505 \| Countermeasure #1 We take a very close look at Keyes's use of his victims' cars to both muddle investigations and both figuratively and literally create distance between himself and his crimes. We revisit previously investigated cases - with new insight; and explore ...
11.04.2021 0504 \| 18 Miles, 9 Minutes (part two) The look into the disappearance of Karen Adams continues; taking a close look at Keyes's history, habits, and comfort zones - and how they relate strikingly to the Karen Adams case. CORRECTION: Brianna Maitland was last seen LEAVING the parking ...
10.21.2021 0503 \| 18 Miles, 9 Minutes (part one) A first look into the disappearance of Karen Adams involves media disparities among the missing, multiple jurisdictions, cell towers and pings, alleged investigation stonewalling, and some very suspicious behavior from Keyes. Plus, an oversight in the FBI files places Keyes ...
10.14.2021 0502 \| Hawk Mountain An eerie encounter with Keyes catapults us into a close look at Keyes's activity in Pennsylvania, some emerging patterns with the NAMUS-44, a possible kill kit, and our first look at a missing persons case that has come up each ...
10.07.2021 0501 \| Release "I heard it on a podcast." The season 5 premiere takes us to the woods of Maine. //This episode was written, produced, and researched by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by Michelle Tooker, and research assistance by Shana WilenskyResearch sources ...
09.23.2021 Season 5: Preview & Q&A Josh is joined by journalist and writer Clemence Michallon to discuss the upcoming season and answer listener questions. Topics include: cases to be covered, research practices, Boca Raton, marathons, Keyes's attorneys, field trips, ethics, and more.Sponsors:• Canva: canva.me/tcbs for a ...
09.09.2021 A Personal Story (Our Americana) In 2018, I produced a series of episodes about an HIV epidemic in Austin, Indiana. This interlude in that series is my own personal story. It was recorded in a single take, with minimal editing. I was significantly more anxious ...
08.05.2021 The Reading (Our Americana) A town, its trolls, and the public reading of a banned book.This episode first aired in June of 2017.
06.03.2021 Hometown Stories - Jen (Our Americana) A woman's intense and personal story of addiction is told through several late night phone memos. And an update on Gold River, BC. This episode first aired in July of 2017.
05.21.2021 Luna the Whale, part 2 (Our Americana) The story of Luna the Whale and Gold River, BC continues.
05.20.2021 Luna the Whale, part 1 (Our Americana) Five years ago today, I released my very first podcast episode. To celebrate the milestone, every few weeks during the hiatus, I'll be sharing some of my favorite episodes I've produced."Luna the Whale" was the 9th episode from my first ...
05.06.2021 0418 \| No Control "I'm like a dog, always barking at a ghost." Written, researched, and produced by Josh Hallmark. This episode was made possible by Patreon producers: Alexa H, Amy B, Chelsea C, Dana K, Jessica A, Kimberly, Jillian N, Milan to Minsk ...
04.22.2021 0417 \| The Knife New information about Keyes, his activity, and James Lamar Tidwell, causes us to revisit the second half of Keyes' February 2012 trip to Texas, following his time in Louisiana and at sea. And at least one piece of very compelling ...
04.15.2021 0416 \| Red Earth A recently publicized cemetery encounter with a man believed to be Israel Keyes is explored; and it leads us to the Deep South, a missing person, and some new answers to some old questions. // Written, researched, and produced by ...

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