True Crime Squad

In this episode of True Crime Squad, we dive into one of the most dangerous forces behind real-life crimes: influence.

A trusted therapist turned tormentor.

A music mogul facing a reckoning.

A street preacher whose teachings collided with a fragile mind.

Three chilling stories. One powerful theme. When influence goes unchecked, lives can be destroyed.

Question authority. Trust your gut. And stay safe, Squad.

Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story-Netflix

Sean Combs: The Reckoning-Netflix

The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story-HBO Max

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Michael David McKee has been charged with the murder of his ex-wife and her current husband, Monique Tepe Dr. Spencer Tepe.

https://people.com/how-police-identified-ex-husband-suspect-ohio-dentist-and-wife-murders-11883036

Crime News Update

Brendan Banfield’s murder trial

https://apnews.com/article/46baa6354b2d5a52c360d0e88bde76a4

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Pennsylvania man Jonathan Gerlach has been arrested for a shocking case of grave robbing

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pennsylvania-man-accused-desecrating-cemeteries-found-100-human-skulls-rcna253123

https://local21news.com/news/local/ephrata-man-jonathan-gerlach-admits-to-selling-human-remains-stolen-from-pa-cemetery-search-warrant-delaware-county-philadelphia-mount-moriah-cemetery-lancaster-pennsylvania-skulls-skeletons-pa

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/10/us/jonathan-gerlach-ephrata-pennsylvania-grave-robbery

Crimes Against The People

Renee Good Murder Update

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/10/nx-s1-5673229/ice-protests-minneapolis-portland-renee-good

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/congress-debates-possible-consequences-for-ice-and-noem-after-renee-goods-killing

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Crimes Against The People

911 Trial Update

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/us/politics/appeals-court-sept-11-plea-deal.html

Racial Injustice

Marcus and Maurice Taylor https://share.google/hPFxmi66lhY35ERe3

Crimes Against Women

Harvey Weinstein

Weinstein Weighs https://share.google/vb03P86uE6dnHg5th

Serial Killer News

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/08/torso-killer-1965-murder-new-jersey

Florida Man

https://cbs12.com/news/local/naked-florida-man-accused-of-robbing-bjs-meat-market-lake-city-police-department-main-boulevard-lake-city-florida-columbia-county-sheriffs-office-january-2-2025

WTF News

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4grzz60kp3o.amp

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Katie and Kristi update cases they are following. Watch for Charlie Adelson, Lori Vallow, Michael Raine, Kouri Richins, Gonzalez Trial, Ice Shooting, Mantych, Walrus penis heist, and a wild Lobster Heist.

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Opening statements begin in the trial of former school police officer Adrian Gonzales, charged over his actions during the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde. Prosecutors argue his inaction endangered children; the defense says hesitation under chaos is not a crime. We break down what the jury must decide — and why this case could redefine responsibility in active-shooter responses.

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West Jordan mom Elleshia Anne Seymour is suspected of taking her children out of the country, charged with custodial interference, citing doomsday concerns.

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/01/father-desperate-for-answers-after-ex-wife-flees-with-kids-following-apocalyptic-social-media-posts/

https://people.com/utah-mom-allegedly-abducted-4-kids-as-she-feared-end-times-were-coming-police-11876737

https://kslnewsradio.com/utah/west-jordan-mom-custodial-interference/2269776/

DNA For The Win

David James Zimbrick

https://people.com/cigarette-helps-police-find-arrest-suspect-decades-old-rape-cases-11878182

Gun Crime

Adrian Gonzalez

https://abcnews-go-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/abcnews.go.com/amp/US/trial-begins-former-uvalde-officer-charged-robb-elementary/story

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Man points laser at Police helicopter

https://cbs12.com/news/local/just-being-silly-florida-man-arrested-after-shining-laser-at-air-1-arrest-felony-florida-crime-chopper-helicopter-aviation-unity-helicopter-pilot-laser-binoculars-boredom-august-5-2025

Man passed out on sidewalk with the evidence

https://calcoastnews.com/2025/03/candidate-for-this-weeks-dumbest-criminal-in-san-luis-obispo-2/

Scratch ticket thief returns to scene of crime

https://nypost.com/2025/10/09/us-news/florida-man-allegedly-stole-7k-in-scratch-off-lottery-tickets-then-returned-to-store-to-redeem-them/

Criminals steal over 200 lbs of mail

https://www.local10.com/news/local/2025/05/14/video-dumb-criminals-take-200-pounds-of-mail-go-on-dadeland-shopping-spree-police-say/

Man throws sex toy into crowd at basketball game

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teen-arrested-throwing-sex-toy-wnba-game-rcna223682

Woman charged with assault from a silly string incident

https://www.fox13news.com/news/florida-woman-sprays-man-silly-string-throws-empty-can-his-head-during-attack-restaurant-pppd

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Claudio Manuel Neves Valente was found deceased in a storage unit. Police believe that he is responsible for a mass shooting at Browne University, as well as murdering MIT professor Nuno F. G. Loureiro.https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/us/timeline-claudio-neves-valente-brown-mit-shootingshttps://www.wcvb.com/article/claudio-neves-valente-former-classmate-brown/69826623https://people.com/brown-university-suspect-died-at-least-two-days-before-authorities-found-his-body-11873884 Crime News UpdateOperation Northern Lightshttps://www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-release/us-marshals-led-operation-northern-lights-results-recovery-and-location-of-43Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor.Merch Store: https://truecrimesquad-shop.fourthwall.com/Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrialsFollow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6iWant to Support our work and get extra perks?https://buymeacoffee.com/truecrimesquadLooking for extra content?https://www.patreon.com/truecrimesquad*Social Media Links*Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquadFacebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquadBlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

Arizona serial killer Cleophus Cooksey Jr. has been sentenced to death

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/article/what-to-know-about-the-arizona-serial-killings-21250780.php

Crimes Against Women

John Paul Miller Indicted

https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/myrtle-beach-pastor-indicted-cyberstalking-wife-her-death

Crime News Update

Brian Walshe Sentenced

https://www.wcvb.com/article/brian-walshe-sentencing-murder-december-18/69806259

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Look for updates in Calvin Curtis Johnson, Andrew Dykes, Kenneth Smith, Rebecca Park and Cedric Lodge, Ghislaine Maxwell, Turtle Island Liberation Front, Razor Blades in Bread and Road Rage with Axe and Animal Trafficking.

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