Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast
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The Official Podcast of Ray William Johnson, storyteller and comedian. Tune in for the best stories of True Crime and Pop Culture.
Episodes 715
She Wanted To Kill Before Her 25th Birthday // The Jemma Lilley Murder Story
In 2016, Jemma Lilley and her housemate Trudi Lenon murdered 18-year-old autistic teenager Aaron Pajich in Perth, Australia, to fulfill Lilley’s lifelong serial-killer obsession and "bucket list" desire to kill …
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In 2016, Jemma Lilley and her housemate Trudi Lenon murdered 18-year-old autistic teenager Aaron Pajich in Perth, Australia, to fulfill Lilley’s lifelong serial-killer obsession and "bucket list" desire to kill someone before turning 25.
He's The Most Wanted Man in Las Vegas // The José Vigoa Story
José Vigoa is a Cuban-born, former Soviet-trained commando who orchestrated one of the most violent and audacious crime sprees in Las Vegas history.After arriving in Sin City in the 1980s and serving a federal …
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José Vigoa is a Cuban-born, former Soviet-trained commando who orchestrated one of the most violent and audacious crime sprees in Las Vegas history.After arriving in Sin City in the 1980s and serving a federal prison sentence for running a cocaine ring, Vigoa recruited a tightly disciplined crew—including his two brothers-in-law—to execute military-style heists between 1998 and 2000.
She Blamed a Psychic For Ruining Her Life // The Tanya Nelson Story
In 2005, Tanya Jaime Nelson traveled from North Carolina to Westminster, California, with her accomplice, Phillipe Zamora, to murder her longtime psychic and friend, Ha "Jade" Smith, and Smith's 23-year-old …
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In 2005, Tanya Jaime Nelson traveled from North Carolina to Westminster, California, with her accomplice, Phillipe Zamora, to murder her longtime psychic and friend, Ha "Jade" Smith, and Smith's 23-year-old daughter, Anita Vo.
Deez Nuts Destroyed Her Life // The Heather Cho Scandal
In 2014, Heather Cho (Cho Hyun-ah), a vice president of Korean Air and daughter of the airline's chairman, sparked an international scandal known as the "nut rage" incident aboard a flight departing New York's …
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In 2014, Heather Cho (Cho Hyun-ah), a vice president of Korean Air and daughter of the airline's chairman, sparked an international scandal known as the "nut rage" incident aboard a flight departing New York's JFK Airport.
She Robbed A Bank Just To Flex On YouTube // The Hannah Sabata Robbery Story
Hannah Sabata is a Nebraska woman who gained internet notoriety in late 2012 after robbing a bank, stealing a car, and immediately uploading a YouTube video bragging about the crimes.
Was This Really Self Defense? // The Susan Lorincz Shooting
Susan Lorincz is a Florida woman currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for the June 2, 2023, fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J."Owens. The incident, which took place in Ocala, Florida, began as a …
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Susan Lorincz is a Florida woman currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for the June 2, 2023, fatal shooting of her neighbor, Ajike "A.J."Owens. The incident, which took place in Ocala, Florida, began as a neighborhood dispute and escalated when Lorincz shot Owens through a closed, locked front door.
They Almost Died - A Ray William Johnson Compilation
A True Story compilation of the craziest survival stories
This TikTok Star is DONE // The Mahek Bukhari Story
Mahek Bukhari is a high-profile British TikTok influencer who, alongside her mother Ansreen Bukhari, orchestrated a fatal ambush that resulted in a double murder.
He Thinks He's Unstoppable // The Suge Knight Story
Suge Knight, the notorious co-founder of Death Row Records, is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility following a fatal 2015 hit-and-run.The incident …
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Suge Knight, the notorious co-founder of Death Row Records, is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility following a fatal 2015 hit-and-run.
The incident occurred in January 2015 outside a Compton burger stand, where Knight got into an altercation with a technical advisor for the film Straight Outta Compton, Cle "Bone" Sloan. Surveillance footage captured Knight backing his pickup truck into Sloan, injuring him, before driving forward and running over businessman Terry Carter, who died from his injuries.
This Lawsuit Destroyed Him // The Roy Pearson Lawsuit Scandal
In 2005, Washington, D.C. administrative law judge Roy L. Pearson Jr. dropped off a pair of suit trousers for alteration at Custom Cleaners, a small neighborhood business owned by South Korean immigrants Soo …
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In 2005, Washington, D.C. administrative law judge Roy L. Pearson Jr. dropped off a pair of suit trousers for alteration at Custom Cleaners, a small neighborhood business owned by South Korean immigrants Soo and Jin Chung. [1, 2]When the cleaners misplaced the pants—and later presented a pair that Pearson vehemently insisted was not his—the dispute rapidly escalated into a notorious symbol of frivolous litigation. Acting as his own attorney, Pearson filed a massive civil lawsuit under D.C. consumer protection laws, pointing to the storefront's "Satisfaction Guaranteed" and "Same Day Service" signs to demand a staggering $54 million
His Dark Secret Got Exposed // The Mark Redwine Murder Story
Mark Redwine was convicted of second degree murder after the November 2012 disappearance and murder of his son, Dylan Redwine, during a court-ordered Thanksgiving custody visit in Vallecito, Colorado.
They Tried To Kill Him 10 Times // The Michael Malloy Murder Story
In 1933, a homeless man named Michael Malloy became the target of a deadly $3,500 life insurance fraud scheme orchestrated by a five-man gang. Assuming Malloy's severe alcoholism would make him an easy victim …
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In 1933, a homeless man named Michael Malloy became the target of a deadly $3,500 life insurance fraud scheme orchestrated by a five-man gang. Assuming Malloy's severe alcoholism would make him an easy victim, the conspirators repeatedly attempted to kill him for the insurance money.
These Celebrities were Robbed
A compilation of True Stories about celebrities who were robbed and scammed, including Dane Cook, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, David Letterman, and more
GTA Vice City Caused Him To Commit Murder // The Devin Moore Murder Story
In 2003, 18-year-old Devin Moore shot and killed two police officers and a radio dispatcher inside a Fayette, Alabama police precinct after being brought in on a suspected car theft charge. His lawyer later …
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In 2003, 18-year-old Devin Moore shot and killed two police officers and a radio dispatcher inside a Fayette, Alabama police precinct after being brought in on a suspected car theft charge. His lawyer later blamed it on the Grand Theft Auto video game franchise.
This Lunatic Stole a Helicopter // The Ronald McIntosh Prison Escape
In 1986, just days after walking away from his own minimum-security assignment, Ronald McIntosh- a Vietnam War veteran and skilled pilot- chartered a helicopter under a false identity, held the pilot at …
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In 1986, just days after walking away from his own minimum-security assignment, Ronald McIntosh- a Vietnam War veteran and skilled pilot- chartered a helicopter under a false identity, held the pilot at gunpoint, and flew the aircraft directly into the exercise yard of FCI Pleasanton to rescue Samantha Lopez, who was serving a 50-year bank robbery sentence. The couple successfully fled the prison grounds amid cheering inmates, but their cinematic freedom lasted only ten days.
He's The Dumbest Cop I've Ever Talked About // The Thomas J. Mascia Scandal
Thomas J. Mascia is a former New York State Trooper who was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation on October 22, 2025, after pleading guilty to staging his own shooting on Long Island
She's Desperate For a Man // The Clayton Echard and Laura Owens Story
In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard became the target of a multi-year pregnancy fraud scheme when Laura Owens falsely claimed she was pregnant with his twins following a brief encounter, leading to a …
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In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard became the target of a multi-year pregnancy fraud scheme when Laura Owens falsely claimed she was pregnant with his twins following a brief encounter, leading to a public legal battle.
Diddy Got His Ass Kicked
Sean "Diddy" Combs was reportedly hospitalized with a severe head injury following a prison fight at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey with notorious Jamaican drug lord Christopher "Dudus" Coke.
Here's Why They Really Killed Tupac // The Keffe D Story
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is a former South Side Compton Crips gang leader who was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Following decades as …
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is a former South Side Compton Crips gang leader who was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Following decades as a cold case, investigators utilized Davis's own public grandstanding, media interviews, and his 2019 tell-all memoir, Compton Street Legend, as primary evidence to arrest him in September 2023.
These Celebrities have DANGEROUS Stalkers
A True Story compilation of celebrities that have crazy and dangerous stalkers, including Eminem, Britney Spears, Post Malone, Bjork, and more
Remember her? She's a Liar // The Uloma Curry-Walker Story
Uloma Curry-Walker is an Ohio woman currently serving life in prison without parole for orchestrating the 2013 murder-for-hire plot of her newlywed husband, Cleveland Fire Lieutenant William Walker.
WTF? This Kid Actually Visited Heaven? // The Alex Malarkey Story
The Alex Malarkey story centers on a high-profile evangelical hoax surrounding the 2010 bestselling memoir, The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven. Following a 2004 car accident that left Alex permanently paralyzed …
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The Alex Malarkey story centers on a high-profile evangelical hoax surrounding the 2010 bestselling memoir, The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven. Following a 2004 car accident that left Alex permanently paralyzed, his father, Kevin Malarkey, concocted a narrative that his son had visited heaven, met Jesus, and seen angels while in a two-month coma.
She's Too Hot To Be a Criminal? // The Laren Sims Murder Story
Laren Sims utilized at least 38 aliases to execute various fraud and grand theft schemes. She met and married wealthy personal injury attorney Larry McNabney, later embezzling money from his firm. In 2001, Sims …
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Laren Sims utilized at least 38 aliases to execute various fraud and grand theft schemes. She met and married wealthy personal injury attorney Larry McNabney, later embezzling money from his firm. In 2001, Sims and her friend, law firm secretary Sarah Dutra, fatally poisoned McNabney with a lethal dose of horse tranquilizer
These Strippers Are in Big Trouble // The Barbie Bandits Story
In 2007, 19-year-old former college tennis player Heather Johnston gained international notoriety alongside her roommate, Ashley Miller, when they were dubbed the "Barbie Bandits" after being caught on …
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In 2007, 19-year-old former college tennis player Heather Johnston gained international notoriety alongside her roommate, Ashley Miller, when they were dubbed the "Barbie Bandits" after being caught on surveillance footage laughing in sunglasses during a $11,000 heist at a Bank of America branch inside an Acworth, Georgia grocery store.
She Was Faking The Whole Thing // The Sharee Miller Murder Story
Sharee Miller was convicted of second-degree murder and conspiracy in 2000 for orchestrating what became known as the internet’s first highly publicized murder trial. Living in Michigan with her husband, Bruce …
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Sharee Miller was convicted of second-degree murder and conspiracy in 2000 for orchestrating what became known as the internet’s first highly publicized murder trial. Living in Michigan with her husband, Bruce Miller, Sharee engaged in an intense online affair with a former Missouri police officer, Jerry Cassaday.
He Ate Rats And Frogs To Survive // The Dieter Dengler Survival Story
Dieter Dengler was a German-born U.S. Navy pilot who became one of the few American servicemen to successfully escape enemy captivity during the Vietnam War. After fulfilling his childhood dream of flying by …
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Dieter Dengler was a German-born U.S. Navy pilot who became one of the few American servicemen to successfully escape enemy captivity during the Vietnam War. After fulfilling his childhood dream of flying by immigrating to the United States and joining the Navy, Dengler's A-1 Skyraider was shot down over Laos in February 1966.
These Evil Women Kill Their Men - A Ray William Johnson Compilation
A True Story compilation of women who killed their partners
She Lied To Put Her Boyfriend in Prison // The Laverne Pavlinac Story
The Laverne Pavlinac story is a bizarre case of a false confession that derailed a murder investigation and allowed a serial killer to remain free. In 1990, following the murder of 23-year-old Taunja Bennett in …
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The Laverne Pavlinac story is a bizarre case of a false confession that derailed a murder investigation and allowed a serial killer to remain free. In 1990, following the murder of 23-year-old Taunja Bennett in Portland, Oregon, 57-year-old Pavlinac concocted a detailed lie to frame her abusive boyfriend, John Sosnovske, as a desperate way to get him out of her life. She eventually implicated herself as an accomplice, leading to both of them being convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 1991, despite Pavlinac recanting her story at trial. Because police closed the case based on her fabrications, the real perpetrator—the notorious "Happy Face Killer" Keith Hunter Jesperson- went undetected and murdered at least seven more women over the next several years.
WTF? He Tased a Librarian For $12,000,000 Dollars // The Transylvania Book Heist
The 2004 Transylvania University book heist was an audacious, movie-inspired plot orchestrated by four affluent Kentucky college students- Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk, and Chas Allen- who …
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The 2004 Transylvania University book heist was an audacious, movie-inspired plot orchestrated by four affluent Kentucky college students- Spencer Reinhard, Warren Lipka, Eric Borsuk, and Chas Allen- who attempted to steal over $5 million worth of rare books from the university's Special Collections Library.
He's Cheating on His Wife With a Teen // The Hamish McLaren Scandal
Hamish McLaren (born Hamish Watson) is a notorious Australian serial fraudster and con artist often dubbed the "Bondi Swindler" or "Australia's King Con". Over a deceptive career spanning three decades and four …
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Hamish McLaren (born Hamish Watson) is a notorious Australian serial fraudster and con artist often dubbed the "Bondi Swindler" or "Australia's King Con". Over a deceptive career spanning three decades and four continents, he is estimated to have scammed between $60 million and $70 million globally from victims in Australia, the US, Canada, Britain, and Hong Kong.
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