True Crimecast

Between 1971 and 1979, at least 8 women were murdered by the evil hands of Rodney Alcala. Traveling from coast to coast, and even making an appearance on national television on the game show "The Dating Game," Rodney alluded responsibly for his evil deeds. How was Rodney captured? Was justice served for his crimes? This is True Crimecast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Price had heard about Katherine Knight’s violent reputation. He was aware of the abuse her boyfriends had suffered, but he just knew their relationship would be different. After giving it his best shot, he filed a restraining order in February of the year 2000. That would be last thing he would ever do. What drove Katherine to slaughter and skin John Price? Can justice ever happen in response to such a vicious crime? This is True Crimecast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For Denise Bulger, February 12, 1993 started out to be a normal day of running errands in Kirkby, England. However, this day would change her life forever. Her son, 2 year old James Bulger was lead away from his mother. His young broken body was found two days later, cut in half by a passing train. Who is responsible for James’ death? Was justice served for his grieving family? This is True CrimeCast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Since 1987, the McDonald’s Monopoly game has given customers the opportunity to win cash and prizes for feasting on Big Macs and fries. What fans of the golden arches didn’t realize is that the game was rigged all along. How did a man named “Uncle Jerry” gain control of and distribute all of the major prizes? And since he was convicted in 2001, why are we just now realizing that we were all victims of this scam? This is True Crimecast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On May 21st, 1927, Charles Lindbergh became a household name when he became the first person to ever fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, his instant popularity made him a target for one of the most notorious kidnapping cases the world has ever known. On March 1st, 1932, Charles Lindbergh Jr was settled into his bed in for the night, when someone used a ladder to climb to the 2nd story window and take the child from his family. The kidnapper left behind a note containing details of a ransom that would need to be paid in order for the child’s safe return to his family. Two agonizing months after Charles Jr. vanished, his dead body was found within miles of his home. Who was responsible for the kidnapping and death of Charles Lindbergh Jr. Was justice appropriately served this his family? This is True CrimeCast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Spreckels Mansion is a magnificent, multi-million dollar home in beautiful Coronado, California. But in July of 2011, it became the site of multiple mysterious deaths. 6 year old Max Shacknai and 30 year old Rebecca Zahau suffered unthinkable tragedies within 48 hours of one another. Was Max’s death an accident? Did Rebecca take her own life? Or is there evidence that could point to murder? This is True Crimecast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On January 15th, 1947, a young mother and her 3 year old child were walking to a shoe repair shop when they suddenly saw the body of Elizabeth Short laying in a vacant lot in Las Angeles, California. Elizabeth’s naked body was cut cleanly in half at the waist, and had been completely drained of her blood before being dumped. 71 years later, her death remains one of LAPD’s oldest and most famous cold cases. Will the murderer every be identified? Could new leads shine light on this dark mystery? This is True Crimecast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philip Markoff was living the American Dream. A talented, good looking young man from Syracuse, New York, he was planning his wedding with his beautiful fiancé and being praised as at the top student at the Boston University School of Medicine. But he also had a dark side. His addictions to gambling and sex led him down a path that no one could have predicted. A path that ultimately led to murder. How did someone with so much going for him become the Craigslist Killer? This is True Crimecast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On August 29th, 1989, José Menendez, a wealthy entertainment executive, and his wife Kitty were brutally gunned down inside their lavash Beverly Hills Mansion. Their sons, Lyle and Erik found their lifeless bodies and called police which begin an intense investigation to discover who was behind their murders. Soon after their parents deaths, the brothers began an extravagant spending spree totaling over 1 million dollars. Did the Mernendez brothers kill their own parents to receive their inheritance? Could they get away with such a horrific crime? This is True CrimeCast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On August 28, 2003, Brian Wells walked into a PNC bank with a bomb attached to his neck and demanded $250,000. Brian was quickly apprehended by police and, within a matter of minutes, he met his demise as the explosive suddenly detonated. Who was behind this plot? And what do we know about what really happened that day in Erie, Pennsylvania when the attempted robbery left a trail of dead bodies in its wake? This is True Crimecast.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.

--

For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.