For decades, Sheriff Buford Pusser was celebrated as a hero who survived a brutal ambush that killed his wife, Pauline. Now, a cold-case review of the 1967 crime has revealed stunning new forensic evidence. The hosts discuss how blood spatter analysis and medical examiner findings suggest that Pauline was shot outside the car, and that Pusser's own wound may have been self-inflicted. The new evidence forces a community to grapple with a shocking question: Did the legendary sheriff murder his own wife?

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In this episode of True Crimecast, hosts Jamie and John investigate the 1998 double murder of Victor and Alla Kolesnikow. The conviction of local businessman Greg Lance hinged on circumstantial evidence and a business dispute, but decades later, new witness testimonies have cast doubt on the verdict. The episode explores the police's "tunnel vision" and raises the haunting question: Did the state of Tennessee convict an innocent man while the real killers walked free?

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Lead True Crimecast writer Mackenzie joins this Patreon exclusive episode to debate Jamie on Scott Peterson's guilt. Could he really be innocent? And if he is, can Jamie be convinced of that?

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A man disappears during a kayaking trip in Green Lake, Wisconsin, triggering a massive two-month search. But when investigators make a shocking discovery, the story takes an unbelievable turn. Join Jamie and John as they unravel the strange case of the Wisconsin kayaker who staged his own death.

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During a highly anticipated high school football rivalry game in Mayfield, Kentucky, a shooting in the stadium parking lot left an 18-year-old wounded and a 14-year-old in police custody. Join us as we examine the shooting, the quick response of law enforcement, and a community's resilience in the face of tragedy.

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Six months after she vanished, Tawnya's remains were found in a secluded farmer’s field, turning a missing person case into a homicide investigation. Decades later, with no arrests made, her murder remains a haunting mystery. We'll discuss the challenges faced by law enforcement in the mid-90s, the theories that have circulated over the years, and how modern forensic science offers new hope for a breakthrough.

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In a quiet California town, a mother reports a terrifying attack and the abduction of her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel Haro. But as police launch a search, her story unravels. With no witnesses and no leads, investigators are left with a single, chilling possibility: that Emmanuel's disappearance is not what it seems.

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In this episode, Jamie and John uncover a shocking story of legal maneuvering after a tragic death at Disney Springs. When a doctor with severe allergies suffers a fatal reaction after a meal, her family sues the entertainment giant for wrongful death. But Disney's response is even more stunning: they attempt to dismiss the lawsuit by using arbitration clauses buried in a Disney+ subscription agreement and a theme park app.

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On February 21, 1965, civil rights leader Malcolm X was assassinated while giving a speech in New York City. While three men were convicted of the murder, the case has been shrouded in mystery for decades. In this episode, we explore the life of Malcolm X, from his early years as Malcolm Little to his rise as a prominent and controversial voice in the Nation of Islam. We then dive into the events leading up to his death, including the growing tensions within the Nation of Islam, the death threats, and the multiple law enforcement agencies keeping him under surveillance.

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A mother reports her 10-year-old son, Jayden Spicer, missing. An extensive search is launched in rural Kentucky, with K-9s, drones, and hundreds of volunteers scouring the area. But less than a week later, the search becomes a homicide investigation when Jayden's body is discovered in a shallow grave—and his own mother is arrested.

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