We explore the bizarre 2009 "Balloon Boy" hoax, where parents Richard and Mayumi Heene staged a national panic by claiming their six-year-old son, Falcon, was trapped in a runaway homemade flying saucer. This episode details the chaotic search, the moment Falcon was found, the on-air slip that exposed the stunt as a desperate bid for a reality show, and the felony charges and restitution that followed. We also cover the controversial 2020 pardon and hear from Falcon today, who still grapples with the fallout of the infamous media circus.

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The 2007 murder of Danny Harris, a veteran and father, inside his Memphis apartment, was a case that quickly went cold. This episode features host Stephanie Tinsley of the podcast Everything They Missed, who has spent the past year re-investigating the case. It starts with a name—a suspect quickly dismissed—and then leads to a tangled web of overlooked evidence: a mysterious truck, a missing checkbook, and crucial fingerprints that never led to an arrest. Join us as we explore the vital clues that were missed, the voices that went unheard, and the truth behind Danny Harris's brutal murder.

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A school groundskeeper turned administrator becomes the center of an ethics scandal when he (allegedly) illegally trades in 11 lawnmowers belonging to Akron Public Schools. After obtaining seven of the machines at a "friends and family" rate, he then (allegedly) tried to sell five of them on Facebook Marketplace for a significant profit. 

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Tobey Maguire's rise to Hollywood fame is well known, but his family's past holds a darker secret. This episode of True Crimecast explores the 1993 bank robbery committed by Tobey's father, Vincent Maguire, in Reseda, California. The episode details the confirmed facts of the crime and conviction, which Tobey himself has acknowledged, while also dispelling common online rumors. 

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Rafael Miguel, a former Brazilian child star, and his girlfriend, Isabela (Matias) Tibcherani, fell victim to Isabela's abusive and possessive father, Paulo. The story details Isabela's terrifying home life and the secret love she shared with Rafael. When Rafael and his parents went to Isabela's home to talk, Paulo was waiting for them...but not to talk.

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Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee, the investigative team behind the Murder Sheet podcast and a series of bombshell reports on the Delphi case, have put forth the only definitive account of the entire investigation. Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland goes deeper and offers more detail than what was shared on the popular Murder Sheet podcast, answering many of the questions that have haunted so many since the deaths of Libby and Abby. Most importantly, in working closely with the German and Williams families, Cain and Greenlee tell the stories of who these two warm, bright, and promising girls were to all who cared for them. With rigorous research and captivating prose, Shadow of the Bridge is a powerful narrative of a complicated, twisting story of tragedy and a community's determination to see justice.

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Join us as we revisit one of the most shocking scandals in college sports history: the 1984-85 Tulane University basketball point-shaving scandal. The episode breaks down the criminal and institutional events that led to the program's demise, including the arrests of several players on charges of sports bribery and conspiracy. It explores the allegations that players accepted money to manipulate game outcomes, the internal NCAA violations uncovered by the university, and the unprecedented decision by Tulane to disband its men's basketball program.

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In October 2000, two women with the same name, but no other known connection, were found murdered in their cars just days apart. The episode details the unsettling similarities between the two deaths—neither appeared to be a robbery, and both victims were found inside their vehicles. We explore the investigation and the theories that have emerged, including the possibility of a botched hit or a case of mistaken identity.

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In this episode of True Crimecast, we take a deep dive into the world of forensic science. We explore the history and methods behind the most critical tools used to solve crimes, including fingerprints, DNA, and ballistics. The episode discusses how these forensic techniques have revolutionized criminal investigations, but also reveals the surprising flaws, controversies, and ethical debates that accompany each. From the "silent witness" of a fingerprint to the power of a DNA database, this episode uncovers the science behind justice—and the human fallibility that comes with it.

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Brittany Weinberger is the author of a fascinating book called "Whispers in the Cradle: Uncovering the Dark Side of English Nursery Rhymes". Jamie and John met Brittany at CrimeCon, and they HAD to have her on to talk about the book.
Buy "Whispers in the Cradle" here! https://amzn.to/41LVI52

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Book Description:
How could something as innocent as “London Bridge is Falling Down” carry the weight of destruction and death? Why does “Ring Around the Rosie” feel eerily like a whispered funeral dirge? And who—or what—really inspired “The Muffin Man”? With each page, I peeled back the layers of folklore and unearthed stories of political intrigue, forbidden faiths, brutal punishment, and untold tragedy.

This isn’t just a collection of familiar tunes—it’s a descent into the shadowy corners of history, where nursery rhymes served as coded messages, laments, and warnings. They speak of kings toppled, children exploited, families torn apart, and lives consumed by fire, famine, and fear. These songs were never as innocent as they seemed.

If you think you know nursery rhymes, think again. Whispers in the Cradle will shatter everything you thought you understood about the melodies of your childhood. Some truths are too dark to stay buried, and some whispers too haunting to ignore.

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