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August 14 The FBI Investigation into the 1987 Chippendales Murder and the Downfall of Steve Banerjee
In 1987, a successful television producer was gunned down in his New York office. It looked like a professional hit. With no leads, the investigation stalled. Four years later and a continent away, a man told Los Angeles police he had been hired to murder two exotic dancers. Investigators linked the two crimes and uncovered a businessman willing to kill to protect his interests. The FBI would create an elaborate sting operation to try and stop the murderous actions of an entertainment industry giant.

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52 min
August 13 Toxicologists Uncover the Hidden Chemistry of Calculated Murders.
Toxicology: While drugs can cure disease and ease pain, they can also be agents of murder. Toxicologists can examine blood and tissue to uncover cases where death is not as natural as it may seem--from slow arsenic poisoning to quick cocaine overdoses.

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53 min
August 12 The Midwestern Bank Bandits: How the FBI Dismantled a Dangerous Extremist Terrorist Cell
In the mid-1990’s, a gang of professional bank robbers raided cities across seven states. Disguises and speed protected their identity from cameras and the police as they stole hundreds of thousands of dollars, always leaving a bomb to terrorize their victims. The stakes were raised when the FBI discovered the robbers had an agenda beyond their personal wealth. To stop these extremists and their growing operation, the FBI needed to capture their leaders.

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51 min
August 11 Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments: A Nine-Year Pursuit for Justice and the Truth Beh
the 2013 death of Melissa Rocuba, who was fatally shot in her home by her husband, Bruno Rocuba. For nearly a decade, the case remained unsolved after Bruno claimed the shooting was a tragic accident involving a firearm.

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1 hr 4 min
August 10 When Marriages End in Murder: How Forensic Evidence Caught Three Ruthless Spouses
When lovers turn on each other, or marriages fail, some ruthless spouses find a grisly way to gain an uncontested divorce – with no paperwork. When murder tears lovers apart, forensic science must put piece together the mystery to catch the killer.

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52 min
August 09 Uncovering Dark Secrets and Deadly Conspiracies Behind Familial Homicides
Every family has its secrets, and sometimes blood relations lead to bloodshed. When murder becomes a family affair, investigators must turn to forensics to uncover family plots

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51 min
August 08 Shadows of Obsession: True Stories of Stalking and the Fight for Justice in the Digital Age.
the harrowing reality of stalking, exploring how obsession can escalate into devastating tragedy. The documentary provides an in-depth look at several high-profile and deeply personal cases, including the murders of Penny Chang, Jackie Vandagriff, and Dr. Amie Harwick.

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2 hr 5 min
August 07 A Tragic Tale of Betrayal, Drug Trafficking, and the FBI's Race Against Time
In 1994, a teenage immigrant came to the United States to realize her dream of becoming a doctor. But a tragic twist of fate intervened, when she found herself an innocent victim of the drug trade. Kidnapped and held captive, she survived for days against all odds. Authorities arrested her captors, but they refused to reveal her whereabouts. The FBI and local police raced against time, determined to save the teenager’s life. Their investigation revealed a complex story of drugs, betrayal and revenge.

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52 min
August 06 How Forensic Science Solves Decades-Old Murders and Catches Elusive Killers
These cases took a decade or more to solve. There’s no statute of limitations on murder. As a case turns cold, the clues become scarce, investigators must rely on science to close cold cases.

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51 min
August 05 A daughter whose mother was murdered is convinced her father is innocent
the 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops, a 30-year-old mother found strangled in the trunk of her car in Oregon. For nearly 35 years, the case remained a cold mystery, deeply impacting her young daughter, Rihanna Stevens, who was only eight months old at the time of her mother's death.

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1 hr 6 min

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True Crime is a compelling podcast dedicated to unraveling the mysteries, motives, and mayhem behind the world’s most fascinating and chilling real-life cases. With a deep dive into crimes that have…