True Crimecast

In 1985, a hunter made a gruesome discovery in Bear Brook State Park, unearthing a barrel containing the bodies of a woman and a young girl. Fifteen years later, another barrel was found nearby, holding the remains of two more young girls. All victims had died from blunt force trauma, and for years, their identities remained a mystery, captivating the small town of Allenstown, New Hampshire.

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In a case that sounds more like science fiction than true crime, 52-year-old Michael Smith of North Carolina allegedly used artificial intelligence and streaming bots to steal over $10 million in music royalties. By creating fake songs with AI, inventing phony artists, and flooding platforms like Spotify and Apple Music with automated plays, Smith pulled off what prosecutors call the first criminal case of its kind.

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In 2009, nine women in Turkey thought they had landed the opportunity of a lifetime—starring roles on a new season of Big Brother. But what was promised as reality TV quickly turned into a disturbing nightmare. Isolated in a villa, stripped of contact with the outside world, and manipulated into performing for hidden cameras, these women weren’t contestants—they were captives.

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In the summer of 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown embarked on one of the most disturbing killing sprees in American history—spanning six states in just seven weeks. Their victims ranged in age, race, and gender, and their crimes were marked by brutality, manipulation, and randomness. What makes this case even more chilling is that Coleman and Brown were partners in both life and murder—becoming the only couple ever placed together on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.

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On the night of Saturday, June 21, 2025, Deputy Dalton Swanger responded to a shots-fired call that quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. Listen as they detail how Swanger and other deputies entered a wooded area, confronted a defiant suspect identified as 44-year-old Christopher Michael Hensley, and how Deputy Swanger sustained a severe head injury, believed to be from a rock or brick, leaving him in critical condition. And this all played out on live television.

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Today's True Crime To-Go is a disturbing case out of Knoxville, Tennessee, that began with a welfare check on June 22, 2025. Hosts Jamie and John detail the horrifying discovery made by police: a man brutally assaulted, bound, and doused with bleach, while his 3-year-old stepdaughter and SUV were missing. The story escalates into a tense police chase, leading to the arrest of 19-year-old Charles Coffman and the recovery of the unharmed toddler. Listeners will hear Coffman's chilling confession of the assault, his girlfriend's corroborating account, and the mother's denial, all piecing together a perplexing crime of violence, kidnapping, and deception, with an ongoing investigation into the full motives and circumstances.

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From 1962 to 1964, Boston was gripped by fear as the elusive Boston Strangler murdered 13 women in their homes, baffling police with no forced entry and varied victim profiles. This episode of True Crimecast delves into the chilling details of these crimes, the widespread panic they caused, and the controversial confession of Albert DeSalvo. The episode explores why this breakthrough still leaves open the debate about whether he was responsible for all 13 murders, examining theories of a single killer versus multiple offenders in one of America's most enduring true crime mysteries.

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This episode dives into the enduring mystery surrounding the 1975 disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, one of America's most powerful and controversial labor leaders. From his humble beginnings to his rise as president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Hoffa's story is one of ambition, strategic organizing, and deep entanglement with organized crime. The episode explores the circumstances leading up to his vanishing act, including his release from prison, his bitter feud with mob figures and union rivals, and his final, fateful meeting at the Machus Red Fox Restaurant. Despite decades of intense investigation, numerous theories, and countless searches, Hoffa's body has never been found, leaving behind a persistent cold case that continues to fascinate and baffle.

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From reality TV stars to federal inmates, the Chrisley family's legal saga took a stunning turn. Join Jamie and John on True Crimecast as they unpack the dramatic conviction of Todd and Julie Chrisley for bank fraud and tax evasion, their time behind bars, and the astonishing presidential pardon by Donald Trump that set them free years early. Was it justice served, or a celebrity reward?

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It sounds sweet, but this crime is anything but. Jamie and John expose a sophisticated fraud ring out of Columbus, Ohio, that just cost the SNAP program millions. Discover how three indicted suspects—Ionut Bizga, Doina Bacelan, and Juan Hernandez—allegedly used cloned EBT cards to purchase massive quantities of candy and energy drinks, then smuggled them out of state. This isn't your typical heist; it's a high-tech attack on a vital safety net. Plus, we'll discuss how Ohio lawmakers are fighting back with new legislation to protect vulnerable families.

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