Weird & Funny News | Weird True Crime Podcast It’s WTF Wednesday! That means it's time to dive into the funnier side of true crime with some weird and funny headlines from around the world. These TikTok trends, surprise animal encounters, and haunted houses are sure to keep you saying WTF? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime Email: [email protected] Podcast Production: [email protected] Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Sources:https://www.cars.com/articles/whats-a-catalytic-converter-and-why-do-people-steal-them-446861/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/wienermobile-stolen-catalytic-converter-las-vegas_n_63eabacfe4b0255caaed7e2dhttps://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/theft-of-catalytic-converter-temporarily-stalls-oscar-mayer-wienermobile-in-las-vegas/https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-york-teens-nabbed-running-through-fence-kool-aid-man-tiktok-challengehttps://www.newspapers.com/image/165530923/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/serval-cat-cocaine-cincinnati-zoo_n_6408c2eee4b018d7c56eaf31https://www.thesprucepets.com/serval-cats-1238152https://www.fox19.com/2023/03/07/cincinnati-zoo-takes-exotic-cat-after-daring-rescue-id-rather-deal-with-tiger/https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/serval-legal-stateshttps://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/north-carolina-man-startled-8-foot-long-alligator-hiding-attic-home-inspectionhttps://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3516-Interstate-Highway-20-W-Baird-TX-79504/300115893_zpid/https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/haunted-texas-home-filled-caskets-skeletons-listed-sale-125khttps://www.competition.walkers.co.uk/heart_shaped_crisp_hunthttps://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/woman-accidentally-eats-heart-shaped-potato-chip-worth-120k-i-didnt-realizehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-pronounced-dead-ny-nursing-facility-found-breathing-funeral-home-rcna69362https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/ghostface-sightings-on-streets-orchestrated-by-scream-vi-team-prompt-911-calls-news-266981https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/03/01/Scream-Ghostface-Somona-California-911-calls/7781677696124/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-03-03/the-scream-6-publicity-stunts-hit-closer-to-home-prompting-9-1-1-calls-in-sonomahttps://www.sonomanews.com/article/news/ghostface-returns-to-sonoma-in-lead-up-to-scream-vi-release/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

The Unbelievable Life and Death of Katie Fusco & The Murders of Stephen Pladl | Weird True Crime TW: SA, DV/DA, PA, EA, Incest Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids. As she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found Stephen and Alyssa Paldl and began building a relationship. She moved in with them when she turned 18, but the relationship was anything but normal. What transpired is something out of a disturbing, twisty horror novel. This weird true crime case is sure to leave you feeling some type of way. This is the strange but true case of Katie Fusco and Stephen Pladl. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Email: [email protected] Podcast Production: Dustin James - [email protected] Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Resources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/steven-pladl-katie-pladl-murder-incest-case-details-emerge/ https://nypost.com/2018/05/01/mom-of-incest-murder-suicide-victim-describes-fathers-abuse/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43747225 https://www.buggedspace.com/man-divorces-wife-to-marry-his-daughter-kills-all-including-himself-after-daughter-decides-to-end-the-marriage/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/04/13/an-alleged-case-of-incest-leads-to-4-senseless-deaths-in-3-states-one-was-a-baby/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190052439/steven-walter-pladl https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188786384/katie-rose-pladl/photo https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2018/04/23/biological-mother-katie-pladl-fusco-steven-pladl-incest-deaths/541402002/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/father-abused-married-killed-daughter-in-horror-incest-case/ZVT7HJTCYEXHDJ66KHLZLHFBAM/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/mother-of-incest-murder-suicide-victim-says-the-father-was-extremely-abusive https://expressdigest.com/steven-pladls-ex-wife-alyssa-slams-authorities-for-shocking-failure/ https://twitter.com/Gidi_Traffic/status/964507013861568513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E964507013861568513%7Ctwgr%5Ecb7d707c39632559f82e1fc2ccb74e75491cf786%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fus%2Fmother-of-incest-murder-suicide-victim-says-the-father-was-extremely-abusive https://fuscokatie.weebly.com/about.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5647747/Incest-woman-20-baby-laid-rest-murdered-husband-father.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Am I The Asshole?! Crime Edition! | Weird True Crime Podcast It’s WTF Wednesday! That means it’s time to dive into the funnier side of true crime with some crime-inspired Am I The Asshole posts from the one and only Reddit. From parents who didn’t tell their kids about a murder that happened in their bedroom, to a woman who got her boyfriend arrested, and a kid who won’t visit their parent in prison, these are sure to spark a serious debate. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Email: [email protected] Podcast Production: Dustin James [email protected] Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/rj1kn1/aita_for_watching_true_crime_videos_and_podcasts/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/o12vvr/aita_for_turning_in_my_friend_for_a_crime_we_both/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/w4p8lg/aita_for_getting_my_boyfriend_arrested/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/maaquk/aita_if_i_never_told_my_daughter_a_crime_was/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/10j80xe/wibta_for_not_visiting_my_father_in_prison/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/dbj72o/aita_for_angrily_telling_my_wife_to_quit_watching/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/xckjas/aita_for_blatantly_pretending_my_roommate_doesnt/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Murders and Mayhem of Matthew Hoffman “The Leaf Killer” | Weird True Crime Tina Herrmann, her kids Kody and Sarah, and family friend Stephanie Sprang were going about their normal routines on November 10, 2010, when things were turned upside down. With the intention to burglarize their home, Matthew Hoffman snuck in when the family left for the day, only to be surprised when Tina returned early. A simple burglary quickly turned into a triple murder and kidnapping with a creepy twist. These are the true crimes of Matthew Hoffman, a.k.a “The Leaf Killer” Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Email: [email protected] Podcast Production: Dustin James [email protected] Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Sources: https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Matthew_Hoffman https://www.alittlebithuman.com/matthew-hoffman-the-leaf-killer/ http://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hoffman-matthew.htm https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/ohio-women-boy-stabbed-and-dismembered/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/knox-county-killer-i-did-not-know-single-one-them/530-bce26d0a-7feb-48d0-82c5-40901a730740 https://www.okaybliss.com/tina-herrmann-story/ https://www.alittlebithuman.com/matthew-hoffman-the-leaf-killer/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJzYZp5OclY https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1359523/Teenager-abducted-raped-family-killed-talks-ordeal-time.html https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2011/02/07/excerpts-from-matthew-hoffman-s/23536601007/ https://www.police1.com/close-quarters-combat/articles/beyond-the-baton-5-forgotten-police-weapons-2A4MveWTb86tRC3d/#:~:text=The%20sap%2C%20slapper%2C%20or%20blackjack,concealed%20inside%20an%20officer's%20pocket. https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/hoffman-pleads-guilty-gruesome-ohio-killings-abduction/story?id=12555832 https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-son-no-hate-after-moms-body-found-in-ohio-tree-2010nov19-story.html https://www.oxygen.com/twisted-killers/crime-news/why-matthew-hoffman-is-known-as-leaf-killer https://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/61e1acee61629900180a93eb https://www.morbidtourism.com/locations/id/61e1ac5461629900180a93e9 https://www.healthline.com/health/dendrophilia Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

10 Dumb Criminals and Fails in the News | Weird True Crime Podcast Welcome to WTF Wednesday! Gina & Amber are covering the lighter side of true crime in this episode full of dumbass criminals. From a wanted murderer at McDonalds to a thief giving his number to his victims, and a group of teens snorting ashes, the list of less-than-brilliant criminals in America is neverending. Enjoy these funny stories and feel good about your life choices - comedy is much cheaper than therapy. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Email: [email protected] Podcast Production: [email protected] Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Sources: https://nypost.com/2022/08/12/murder-suspect-antoine-sims-calls-911-over-cold-mcdonalds-fries-ends-up-in-police-chase/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2008-03-26-0803250465-story.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2235144/Man-arrested-trying-mug-woman-wearing-Spider-Man-costume-disguise.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23421960https://www.al.com/wire/2012/12/florida_man_sentenced_to_8_yea.htmlhttps://criminalsbook.com/donny-guy-follow-the-trail-of-paper-to-catch-a-thief/https://www.rdasia.com/true-stories-lifestyle/humour/the-worlds-dumbest-criminals-true-stories-of-the-planets-thickest-thieves?pages=3https://www.wlky.com/article/facebook-photo-of-gas-theft-from-police-car-leads-to-arrest/3776974#https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/crime/2017/05/24/facetime-for-jail-time-okaloosa-deputy-video-calls-stolen-cellphone/20800798007/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2022-12-05/deputies-goat-thief-shot-in-the-act-in-san-marcos?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

The Death of Ellen Rae Greenberg - Murder or Suicide? | Weird True Crime Ellen Rae Greenberg was a happy, friendly, and newly engaged 27-year-old elementary school teacher in Pennsylvania. Her life was suddenly cut short on January 26, 2011, when her fiance Sam Goldberg found her dead in their kitchen. Stabbed ten times in the chest and ten times in the back of the head and neck, her death was initially ruled a homicide and then changed to suicide after a closed-door meeting with Philadelphia police, the District Attorney, and the Medical Examiner’s Office. Eleven years later, Ellen’s parents are still fighting for justice and the truth about what really happened to their daughter. This is the extremely weird true crime case about what happened to Ellen Rae Greenberg. Justice for Ellen Rae Greenberg Petition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-ellen-rae-greenberg-justiceforellen Justice for Ellen Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForEllen2019/ Justice for Ellen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justiceforellen/ Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Email: [email protected] Podcast Production: [email protected] Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Resources https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForEllen2019/https://gavinfish.com/cases/ellen-greenberg/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e64lerZmJw - Kendall Rae’s YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5i6fxE28c - Stephanie Harlowe Part 1 YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHNp4eEKwSI - Stephanie Harlowe Part 2 YouTube video https://www.foxnews.com/us/ellen-greenbergs-parents-vow-fight-for-justice-12-years-after-brutal-stabbing-ruled-suicidehttps://www.foxnews.com/media/teacher-death-mystery-nancy-grace-investigates-mysterious-suicide-philadelphia-bridehttps://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/parents-ellen-greenberg-believe-new-evidence-submitted-philadelphia-attorney-general-n1286606https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/news/da-reopens-case-of-teacher-found-with-20-stab-wounds-whose-death-was-ruled-a-suicidehttps://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ellen-greenberg-deathhttps://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5759550-Me-Inv-RPT.htmlhttps://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/5759528/Autopsy-RPT.pdfhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8332995/Parents-27-year-old-teacher-stabbed-dead-say-murder-not-suicide.html?fbclid=IwAR1PK801eUxyLi2KKU3ro5MHKTxuXC7Fp-9cXqs95Fj02GLJQ1tx20j1kBY#newcomment Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Roses are red, violets are blue, we have something dark planned for you. Welcome to part two of the Darkcast Network's Not So Sweet, Sweethearts Valentine's Day Special! This is the dessert portion of our show, featuring some of the best podcasts in the network as they share paranormal tales that are anything but romantic. Oh, did we mention it's hosted by yours truly? If you missed the dinner portion, be sure to listen to Part 1 of the Darkcast Network's Not So Sweet Sweethearts special, were we cover truly gruesome and messed up true crime cases. We promise you don't want to miss it. Grab your hot date, dig in to that dessert, and listen to these spooky stories. To check out all of the podcasts featured in the episode, visit the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Check out the website for written versions of cases, photos, and more: www.weirdtruecrime.com Follow us on Instagram to see photos from today's episode and other fun stuff: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime Write us and say hi, send requests, or your own stories: [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

Roses are red, violets are blue, we have something dark planned for you. Welcome to part one of the Darkcast Network's Not So Sweet, Sweethearts Valentine's Day Special! This is the dinner portion of our show, featuring some of the best podcasts in the network as they share true crime cases that are anything but romantic. Oh, did we mention it's hosted by yours truly? Light some candles, pour your favorite wine and listen to these gruesome and spooky tales. To check out all of the podcasts featured in the episode, visit the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/ Check out the website for written versions of cases, photos, and more: www.weirdtruecrime.com Follow us on Instagram to see photos from today's episode and other fun stuff: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime Write us and say hi, send requests, or your own stories: [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

It's 2023 and Amber and Gina are surrounded by sick kids and no ability to record! So instead of going another week without another episode, we're going to highlight another amazing podcaster from the Darkcast Network - Autumn Grube from Autumn's Oddities. In this case, she covers the almost too crazy to be true tale of the Chippendales Saga. Chippendale’s founder Steve Banerjee was obsessed with making sure his creation had no competition, and he was willing to do whatever it took to make sure that his male strip show was the only game in town. Even if that meant committing murder and arson. Check out Autumn's Oddities, here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/autumns-oddities Weird True Crime is a proud member of the Darkcast Network! To learn more about this amazing group of podcasters, check out the website: https://darkcastnetwork.wixsite.com/indie Check out the website for written versions of cases, photos, and more: www.weirdtruecrime.com Follow us on Instagram to see photos from today's episode and other fun stuff: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime Write us and say hi, send requests, or your own stories: [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

The Darkcast Network is BACK with a round of Holiday Nice Stories! Feeling a little spooked by the last episode? Well have no fear, a selection of wholesome stories are here! Featuring podcasts from across the network, this is a family-friendly episode even the little ones can listen to around the fire. Get some hot chocolate, spiked cider, or whatever else you prefer, cuddle up, and listen in! Weird True Crime is a proud member of the Darkcast Network! To learn more about this amazing group of podcasters, check out the website: https://darkcastnetwork.wixsite.com/indie Check out the website for written versions of cases, photos, and more: www.weirdtruecrime.com Follow us on Instagram to see photos from today's episode and other fun stuff: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime Write us and say hi, send requests, or your own stories: [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.