True Crimecast

In August 2012, country music icon Randy Travis, known for his wholesome image, found himself in a shockingly bizarre and public confrontation with the law. Found naked in the street after crashing his car, smelling of alcohol, and threatening to kill state troopers, Travis's arrest sent shockwaves through the nation and made a major mark on his public persona.

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In 1989, 18-year-old Kaitlyn Arquette, daughter of renowned author Lois Duncan (I Know What You Did Last Summer), was murdered in Albuquerque. Police called it a random act, but her mother, Lois Duncan, spent her life challenging that narrative, convinced Kaitlyn was silenced due to connections with an alleged criminal underworld.

Join us as we explore the confusing evidence, the official investigation's missteps, and Lois Duncan's relentless pursuit of truth. We'll examine her theories of a conspiracy, the suspicious figures involved, and the shocking 2021 confession that raises more questions than it answers.

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Get ready for a true crime tale so bizarre, it sounds like a comedy sketch! In this episode of True Crimecast, Jamie and John unravel the wild insurance fraud case of Nicholas Di Puma. Picture this: a man, a cooking fire, and two flaming pans leading to a burning house and a blazing convertible. It's a story authorities called "straight out of a Three Stooges movie," and you won't believe how quickly this ridiculous scheme went up in smoke.

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On October 8, 2024, in rural Lonoke County, Arkansas, a desperate 911 call launched a legal battle that has gripped the nation. Aaron Spencer, a father whose 13-year-old daughter had been allegedly sexually abused, discovered her missing and found her with Michael Fosler, the man accused of the abuse who was out on bond. What happened next left Fosler dead and Spencer facing murder charges. Was it justified?

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In August 1982, the small, quiet town of Sunset, Utah, was shattered by a horrific crime. Three-year-old Rachael Runyan was abducted from a playground just yards from her home in broad daylight, witnessed by her young brothers. Her tragic murder remains one of Utah's most enduring unsolved cases.

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In the wake of the devastating 9/11 attacks, a compelling figure emerged, captivating the hearts of a grieving nation: Tania Head, a self-proclaimed survivor of the South Tower collapse. Her harrowing tale of escape, loss, and resilience propelled her to the forefront of the 9/11 Survivors' Network, where she became a prominent voice and leader. But as years passed, cracks began to appear in her story, leading to a shocking revelation that would rock the survivor community and expose one of the most audacious deceptions in modern history.

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A classic childhood prank takes a terrifying turn in Naples, Florida, when 51-year-old John P. Albanos allegedly responds to a "ding-dong ditch" by chasing a group of children in his car. Jamie and John break down the Collier County Sheriff's Office report, detailing how an innocent bit of mischief escalated into an alleged vehicular assault.

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Sandra Birchmore's death was deemed a suicide, but her family never stopped fighting for answers. Now, new federal indictments have blown the case wide open, alleging murder and a calculated cover-up by a former police officer. Join us as we examine the critical new evidence that has transformed this investigation. What did the initial ruling miss, and what does this case reveal about the pursuit of truth when law enforcement itself is under scrutiny?

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What starts as a simple honk on the road spirals into a terrifying home invasion in this disturbing episode of True Crimecast. When 30-year-old Seth Schlueter was honked at in Clermont County, Ohio, witnesses say he snapped—allegedly chasing the driver home, forcing his way inside, and assaulting her husband… all while bringing his own young children along. Jamie and John break down how this shocking act of road rage escalated into a felony crime scene, the charges Schlueter now faces, and the psychological toll such incidents can take on families—especially children.

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On a quiet Sunday morning in Lexington, Kentucky, a routine traffic stop triggered a chain of events that would end in unimaginable violence. What followed was a deadly rampage that left three people dead—including the gunman—and three others critically injured. Among the victims were beloved members of a tight-knit church congregation, gunned down during a fellowship lunch.

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