This special episode is a live recording from the Berkshire Podcast Festival, where I joined an incredible panel for Life in True Crime, moderated by Josh Hallmark from True Crime BS. Alongside me were Charlie Worrol from Crimelines, Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold, and Robert Parmer from The Broken System Podcast.

During the session, we dove into the highs and lows of true crime podcasting, sharing the joys of storytelling, connecting with listeners, and uncovering cold cases. We also discussed our challenges in navigating sensitive content, managing the emotional toll, and maintaining ethical standards. It was a fascinating conversation about the unique world of true crime podcasts and our responsibility as creators.

This live discussion gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the true crime podcasting journey, including personal insights and experiences from some of the top voices in the genre.

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Discussion of true crime cases, emotional impact, and sensitive subjects like violence and justice.

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Elizabeth “Grace Hurley” Freel lived a life of wealth, privilege, and deep mystery. Known for her eccentric personality and bouts of wanderlust, her double life as Grace Hurley—and the strange circumstances surrounding her tragic death—paint a haunting picture. Was her death the result of suicide, or was something more sinister at play? Her final days, complete with secret travels, strange purchases, and the enigmatic man seen following her, leave behind more questions than answers.

Join us as we uncover the details of this chilling case and explore what may have led Elizabeth to her untimely death in 1936.

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Mental health struggles, suicide, and potential homicide.

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Big shoutout to Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told for her incredible storytelling. You can find her show at Murder, She Told.

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Content editing & production assistance by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.
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Welcome back to True Crime Cases with Lanie! While Lanie takes a break to recover, Ayden from the podcast Susto steps in as guest host to bring you this week’s intriguing case.

This episode dives into a scandal that could be a subplot from Desperate Housewives. From everyday drama like secret affairs and neighborhood swingers’ parties to criminal enterprises hidden in plain sight, scandals come in all shapes and sizes. But what happens when a quiet, unassuming couple is revealed to be living a life of betrayal and crime?

Today’s case focuses on Kendall and Gwen Myers, a married couple whose seemingly ordinary life concealed a web of deception that left their neighbors shocked. Drawing on a detailed article from Washingtonian, this story takes twists you won’t want to miss.

If you enjoyed hearing Ayden guest-host this episode, check out his podcast Susto! It’s your home for stories of the supernatural and the spooky, exploring folklore, legends, and hauntings. You can find Susto on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow Ayden on Instagram at @sustopodcast for more eerie content! http://www.sustopodcast.com

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Thank you for joining us as we file away another True Crime Case. Stay tuned for more, and we’ll see you next time!

As I’m sure we all know, insurance is a neck pain. To get, to keep, to cash in – every step of the way it’s as tedious as it is crucial. But that’s exactly the issue – it is vital. In a country where medical care and hospital bills are horrifyingly expensive, being hospitalized without insurance is a one-way trip to enormous amounts of debt… and hell, even with insurance people find themselves in the red just for the sheer misfortune of falling sick. Unless you make a generous salary year on year, it always feels like you’re one bout of illness away from never making up the cost.

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Content Warnings: elder abuse.

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In this special episode of True Crime Convos, join us for an exclusive interview with Rosemarie D’Alessandro, mother of Joan D’Alessandro, whose tragic case shook the nation. Rosemarie opens up about her journey seeking justice for her daughter, Joan, who was brutally murdered at the age of 7. In this heart-wrenching interview, Rosemarie shares her experiences, from the devastating loss of her daughter to her relentless advocacy for child safety through the Joan’s Joy Foundation. Learn about the impact of Joan’s Law, Rosemarie’s tireless efforts to protect children, and Joan’s Joy’s legacy in promoting child safety and supporting victims’ rights. Don’t miss this emotional and empowering conversation with Rosemarie D’Alessandro, a true inspiration in the fight against child abuse and injustice.

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The concept of a love triangle has probably existed for as long as relationships have themselves. From Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Octavia to more modern-day trios such as Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and Monica Lewinsky, and countless others in between. Most people enter into relationships with no interest in looking at anyone else with the same sort of affection, and some even believe they have met their soulmate. But sometimes, people decide they need more than what they have. These people need to sate their curiosity and find an answer to the burning question, “Is the grass greener on the other side?” 

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Content Warnings: attempted murder, infidelity

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Snakes are long and limbless reptiles covered in overlapping scales. There are more than 3,400 species, and many have skulls with enough joints to swallow prey bigger than their heads. Snakes are, in essence, lizards that have undergone a reduction in their structure and become simplified with evolution. You either like them, or you hate them. 

Content Warnings: infidelity, accusations of domestic violence.

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We tend to think of crimes of passion as occurring between lovers, married couples, or participants in a love triangle – willing or otherwise. But passionate hatred isn’t limited to romantic or amorous relationships. After all, Cain and Abel were brothers, and the murder of Abel is recorded in the earliest books of the Christian Bible. The terms fratricide, patricide and matricide exist in common language for a reason, with origins so old the very words are written in Latin.

Content Warnings: grooming, sexual abuse of minors

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We never really know who we’re interacting with online. It takes just one wrong person knowing who you are, where you live, and seemingly inconsequential details about your life for everything to turn deadly. Whether you’re a Gen Z kid or a millennial whose parents never let you use the family PC unsupervised, the internet is a dangerous place.

Content Warnings: murder, sexual assault, catfishing.

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Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

Religious and spiritual faiths and the practices associated with them are misrepresented ridiculously often – especially so if they deviate from the norm in, say, predominantly Christian communities. In these societies, anything not adhering to strict Christian principles has historically gained the label of “occult,” and any symbolism or practices under that label are demonized across the board. This is, in most cases, an entirely unfair assumption.

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