In this gripping episode of True Crimecast, Jamie and John unravel the chilling story of Aldrich Ames, a CIA insider who became one of the most devastating traitors in American intelligence history. Unlike the cinematic spy villains of fiction, Ames was a quiet bureaucrat who leveraged his position, knowledge, and the CIA’s own blind spots to sell secrets to the Soviet Union—secrets that led to the deaths of at least 10 U.S. operatives. Listen and explore how Ames gained access, why he did it, and how he stayed hidden for nearly a decade while living a life of luxury funded by betrayal. This is not just a tale of espionage—it’s a haunting reminder of what happens when loyalty is traded for cash, and when the perfect insider becomes the ultimate threat.

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A recent change in College athletics allows student athletes to be paid for their Name, image and likeness. Contracts for some prominent athletes can earn players millions of dollars each year. However, when a player signs with a school, and chooses to transfer to a new school before completing their contract, most schools have not sought the buyout clause. However, as discussed in this episode, this may soon be changing.

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We have covered every type of scumbag that we can imagine on True Crimecast. But, I can not think of a victim who fought harder than Mary Vincent. Her story is as inspiring as it is tragic. God Bless you, Mary.

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In this episode of True Crimecast, Jamie and John explore the alarming case of Latrance Battle, a Florida woman accused of impersonating a federal immigration agent to kidnap her ex-boyfriend’s wife. Wearing a fake ICE shirt and armed with a counterfeit business card, Battle allegedly lured the woman under the false pretense of an immigration-related arrest. What followed was a chilling reminder of how easily law enforcement gear can be purchased online — and how dangerous that access can become in the wrong hands. Join us as we break down the events, the investigation, and the broader implications of impersonation crimes in today’s digital marketplace.

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Derrick Johnson's cerebral palsy left him unable to ever speak a word. However, that changed when an expert in facilitated communication, Anna Stubblefield, met Derrick and helped him speak through her assistance. However, according to Anna, their relationship moved from professional to physical as time passed. Was Derrick in love, or did Anna use Derrick to meet her own evil desires?

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On September 28, 2012, a routine car chase in Arizona quickly spiraled into a national broadcast disaster. As millions watched live on Fox News, 33-year-old Jodon Romero led police on a dangerous, high-speed pursuit through the desert. What viewers didn’t expect was to witness its devastating conclusion—Romero’s suicide, aired unfiltered before the network could cut the feed. The real victims here? Romero's children, who saw this play out right in front of them.

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On August 26, 2015, a routine morning news broadcast turned into a national tragedy when reporter Alison Parker and photojournalist Adam Ward were gunned down live on air. As they interviewed a local community leader in Virginia, the world watched in horror as the unimaginable unfolded on screen.

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Ronald Gene Simmons may be the most evil person who has ever walked this earth. He impregnated his daughter when she was a child. He then went on to murder nearly his entire family. How could one man be so evil? Tune into today's episode to hear about this massacre. 

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For years, Londoners lived in fear of a shadowy predator known as the Croydon Cat Killer. More than 400 cats were found dead—mutilated, decapitated, or dismembered in what appeared to be calculated and sinister ways. Pet owners were terrified. The media ran wild. Scotland Yard launched a full-scale manhunt. But after four years of panic and a $170,000 investigation, authorities came to a shocking conclusion.

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Charles Manson—cult leader, murderer, madman… or government pawn? In this explosive episode of True Crimecast, Jamie and John dive into a theory that flips the infamous Manson murders on their head. Drawing from journalist Tom O’Neill’s shocking book CHAOS, they explore the chilling possibility that Manson wasn’t acting alone—or even acting on his own volition. Could he have been manipulated by the CIA through mind control programs like MK-Ultra and Operation CHAOS?

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