The FOX True Crime Podcast
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The most compelling True Crime stories – five days a week. Each week FOX News Digital true crime reporters, legal experts, and the FOX Investigative Team dive into America’s most gripping cases, from solved and unsolved murders to missing persons, survival stories, and headline-making trials. Plus, stay up to date with the FOX True Crime Minute, highlighting active investigations, cold cases, and local mysteries. Full-length stories drop every Tuesday and Thursday, and True Crime Minutes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Subscribe now and never miss a moment.
Episodes 717
Baby Buried Alive Released From Hospital | True Crime Minute
An 11-month-old South Carolina boy who was found buried alive inside a dog crate is home from the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, as his father faces attempted murder and several other charges …
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An 11-month-old South Carolina boy who was found buried alive inside a dog crate is home from the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, as his father faces attempted murder and several other charges.
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How an 18-Year-Old Helped Solve a 58-Year-Old Murder Cold Case
A nine-year-old girl’s murder went unsolved for nearly six decades until an 18-year-old college student helped crack the case. Forensic genetic genealogist Eric Schubert reveals how DNA evidence and nearly 50 …
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A nine-year-old girl’s murder went unsolved for nearly six decades until an 18-year-old college student helped crack the case.
Forensic genetic genealogist Eric Schubert reveals how DNA evidence and nearly 50 family trees helped identify the killer, bringing long-awaited answers to a decades-old mystery.
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SNL Writer’s Sister Allegedly Murdered by Ex-Boyfriend | True Crime Minute
New court documents reveal disturbing allegations surrounding the disappearance of Christina Downer, sister of an SNL writer. Her ex-boyfriend is charged with murder, while his current girlfriend is accused of …
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New court documents reveal disturbing allegations surrounding the disappearance of Christina Downer, sister of an SNL writer. Her ex-boyfriend is charged with murder, while his current girlfriend is accused of helping dispose of her body. Downer’s remains have not been found.
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Horror at Cabin 28: The Unsolved Keddie Murders
A bloodstained cabin. A vanished 12-year-old girl. Three children left alive in the next room. The 1981 Keddie Cabin 28 murders remain one of America's most haunting cold cases, filled with overlooked clues, a …
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A bloodstained cabin. A vanished 12-year-old girl. Three children left alive in the next room. The 1981 Keddie Cabin 28 murders remain one of America's most haunting cold cases, filled with overlooked clues, a buried tip call, and prime suspects who took their secrets to the grave.
Host of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy, joins to examine the evidence lost in the cracks and ask the question detectives are still chasing: who helped them get away with it?
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Escaped Killer Caught: Inside His Bizarre Multi-State Run | True Crime Minute
A convicted killer on the lam hides out eating garlic bread and drinking beer before a high-tech manhunt takes him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Husband Denies Abuse as Prosecutors Detail Grisly Evidence in Wife’s Killing |True Crime Minute
Naresh Bhatt testifies about his troubled marriage as prosecutors present evidence they say links him to the murder and dismemberment of his wife, Mamta Bhatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Naresh Bhatt testifies about his troubled marriage as prosecutors present evidence they say links him to the murder and dismemberment of his wife, Mamta Bhatt.
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The Stanford Prison Experiment: The Dark Side of Human Nature
In 1971, a controversial psychology experiment at Stanford University spiraled out of control, raising disturbing questions about power, authority, and human behavior. Now, more than 50 years later, Netflix is …
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In 1971, a controversial psychology experiment at Stanford University spiraled out of control, raising disturbing questions about power, authority, and human behavior. Now, more than 50 years later, Netflix is revisiting the infamous study in its new series, The New Stanford Prison Experiment, placing 30 participants inside a real prison to test how power and control influence human behavior.
Emmy-winning executive producer Jane Lipsitz and Harvard Business School behavioral scientist Dr. Alison Wood Brooks join to discuss the new series, the ethical questions surrounding the original experiment, and what happens when ordinary people are given extraordinary power.
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‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow Appeals Triple Life Sentence | True Crime Minute
Lori Vallow is fighting to wipe out her triple-murder convictions. In an appeal to Idaho’s Supreme Court, the notorious "Doomsday Mom" argues her constitutional rights were violated, alleging trial delays …
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Lori Vallow is fighting to wipe out her triple-murder convictions. In an appeal to Idaho’s Supreme Court, the notorious "Doomsday Mom" argues her constitutional rights were violated, alleging trial delays, denied legal counsel, and biased juror selection.
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Killer Attraction: What Causes True Crime Obsession?
Why are millions of people captivated by horrific crimes, and what happens when curiosity crosses into sympathy, fandom, or even romantic love? Dr. Abbie Maroño joins to discuss the complex psychology behind …
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Why are millions of people captivated by horrific crimes, and what happens when curiosity crosses into sympathy, fandom, or even romantic love?
Dr. Abbie Maroño joins to discuss the complex psychology behind true crime obsession. They explore the boundary between understanding past trauma and excusing violent behavior, the societal risks of turning criminals into pop-culture icons, and how to spot the warning signs when healthy interest spirals into an unhealthy obsession.
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Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years | True Crime Minute
Three brothers who built their reputations selling multimillion-dollar mansions are now headed to federal prison. The Alexander brothers were each sentenced to 30 years behind bars following their convictions …
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Three brothers who built their reputations selling multimillion-dollar mansions are now headed to federal prison. The Alexander brothers were each sentenced to 30 years behind bars following their convictions in a years-long sex trafficking scheme. Prosecutors say they used their wealth and luxury lifestyles to lure women before drugging and sexually assaulting them. More than 70 women came forward with allegations of abuse.
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Real Monsters: The Real-Life Killer Who Inspired Scream
A real killer stalking college dorms sparked the idea for Hollywood’s most famous slasher. In 1990, Danny Rolling terrorized Gainesville, Florida, brutally murdering five students and putting an entire city on …
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A real killer stalking college dorms sparked the idea for Hollywood’s most famous slasher. In 1990, Danny Rolling terrorized Gainesville, Florida, brutally murdering five students and putting an entire city on lockdown. Criminologist Dr. Gary Brucato dissects the real-life campus horrors behind the movie Scream.
In this episode, we explore:
- The 1990 Florida college campus murders that paralyzed a city with fear.
- How news coverage of Danny Rolling directly inspired screenwriter Kevin Williamson.
- The sinister mind and motives of the Gainesville Ripper.
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Florida Murder Suspect Offers Guilty Plea for Cheesesteak | True Crime Minute
A Florida man accused of murdering and dismembering a woman offered to plead guilty in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak, fries and a Pepsi, but the judge said he couldn't make that deal. Learn more about your …
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A Florida man accused of murdering and dismembering a woman offered to plead guilty in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak, fries and a Pepsi, but the judge said he couldn't make that deal.
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Real Monsters: Ted Bundy | The Killer Behind Silence of the Lambs
A charming face concealed one of America's most notorious serial killers. Ted Bundy confessed to 30 murders, using manipulation and deception to lure his victims. His nefarious behavior helped shape the …
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A charming face concealed one of America's most notorious serial killers. Ted Bundy confessed to 30 murders, using manipulation and deception to lure his victims. His nefarious behavior helped shape the fictional world of The Silence of the Lambs.
Former FBI agent, podcaster, and author Jerri Williams examines Bundy's reign of terror, the investigation that brought him down, and how he influenced Hollywood's most terrifying villains.
In this episode, we explore:
- How Ted Bundy's crimes and psychological manipulation helped inspire elements of The Silence of the Lambs.
- The investigation, escapes, and chilling tactics that made Bundy one of America's most infamous serial killers.
- How new developments and advances in forensic technology continue to connect Bundy to decades-old cold cases.
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Real Monsters: Australia's Terrifying Backpacker Killer
Unsuspecting tourists hunted in the Outback became Australia's worst nightmare. The horrific Backpacker Murders committed by Ivan Milat turned the vast wilderness into a killing field. Host of Scandal on Law & …
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Unsuspecting tourists hunted in the Outback became Australia's worst nightmare. The horrific Backpacker Murders committed by Ivan Milat turned the vast wilderness into a killing field. Host of Scandal on Law & Crime, Sierra Gillespie uncovers how predators weaponized isolation to target vulnerable travelers in the true story behind Wolf Creek.
In this episode, we explore:
- The chilling true crime details of Ivan Milat’s Backpacker Murders.
- The Outback disappearance of Peter Falconio and the hunt for his killer.
- How real wilderness terror was translated into horror cinema.
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Inside the West Virginia ‘House of Horrors’ | True Crime Minute
A West Virginia couple faces serious charges after authorities uncovered years of physical torture, starvation, and psychological torment inflicted upon their three adopted children inside a Jackson County …
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A West Virginia couple faces serious charges after authorities uncovered years of physical torture, starvation, and psychological torment inflicted upon their three adopted children inside a Jackson County home.
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Real Monsters: The Real Exorcism of Emily Rose
67 exorcisms led to a tragic death—and a 1976 court verdict that shocked the world. When 23-year-old Anneliese Michel died, two priests and her parents were convicted of negligent homicide. Clinical neurologist …
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67 exorcisms led to a tragic death—and a 1976 court verdict that shocked the world. When 23-year-old Anneliese Michel died, two priests and her parents were convicted of negligent homicide. Clinical neurologist Dr. Steven Novella examines where medical science ends and demonic possession claims begin in the case that inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
In this episode, we explore:
- The tragic court case holding exorcists accountable for negligent homicide.
- Medical realities of severe epilepsy versus claims of demonic possession.
- Why courtroom drama and supernatural horror intersect so powerfully.
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Real Monsters: Ed Gein | The True Story Behind 'Psycho'
A house of horrors in 1957 Wisconsin gave birth to Hollywood’s deadliest killers. When police raided Ed Gein’s farmhouse, they uncovered gruesome human skin garments that changed cinema forever. True crime …
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A house of horrors in 1957 Wisconsin gave birth to Hollywood’s deadliest killers. When police raided Ed Gein’s farmhouse, they uncovered gruesome human skin garments that changed cinema forever. True crime historian Harold Schechter reveals the real human nightmare that spawned Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. In this episode, we explore:
- How Ed Gein's morbid fixation on his mother created Norman Bates.
- The macabre house of horrors that inspired Leatherface.
- How one criminal single-handedly birthed modern horror cinema.
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California Man Accused of Killing Wife After Claiming ICE Detained Her | True Crime Minute
A California man has been arrested and charged with murdering his wife after allegedly telling investigators she was taken by federal immigration authorities. Thirty-year-old Jasmine Gill was reported missing …
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A California man has been arrested and charged with murdering his wife after allegedly telling investigators she was taken by federal immigration authorities. Thirty-year-old Jasmine Gill was reported missing from her Sacramento home before her burned remains were discovered in El Dorado County. Authorities say her husband, Gurinder, initially claimed ICE had detained her, but investigators uncovered inconsistencies in his story amid an ongoing divorce and child custody dispute.
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Retired NYPD Detective Charged in GW Bridge Road Rage Killing | True Crime Minute
A retired NYPD detective is charged with murder after allegedly chasing down and shooting a Con Edison worker during a road rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices …
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A retired NYPD detective is charged with murder after allegedly chasing down and shooting a Con Edison worker during a road rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge.
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FROM THE VAULT: The Alleged Amnesia Hoax
When a naked, dazed man was discovered behind a Georgia Burger King in 2004 with no memory of his past, the nation was captivated by the heartbreaking mystery of "Benjaman Kyle." He went on national television …
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When a naked, dazed man was discovered behind a Georgia Burger King in 2004 with no memory of his past, the nation was captivated by the heartbreaking mystery of "Benjaman Kyle." He went on national television, gained public sympathy, and claimed a medical anomaly had erased his identity, but what if losing his memory is actually a carefully constructed lie to bury a dark history? Former FBI Special Agent Ken Maxwell joins to discuss the alleged "charade."
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Louisiana Couple Killed Weeks After Getting Engaged | True Crime Minute
A Louisiana couple who got engaged earlier this year and planned to marry in 2028 were killed near LSU after an alleged impaired driver struck them and fled the scene, according to police. Learn more about your …
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A Louisiana couple who got engaged earlier this year and planned to marry in 2028 were killed near LSU after an alleged impaired driver struck them and fled the scene, according to police.
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FROM THE VAULT: Who is Benjaman Kyle?
In 2004, a man was found naked, beaten, and barely conscious behind a Georgia Burger King. He had no ID, no wallet, and absolutely no memory of who he was. For more than a decade, the man who came to be known …
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In 2004, a man was found naked, beaten, and barely conscious behind a Georgia Burger King. He had no ID, no wallet, and absolutely no memory of who he was. For more than a decade, the man who came to be known as "Benjaman Kyle" lived as a living ghost...the only known amnesia case of its kind in the United States.
Chanley Painter sits down with Shannon and Eric Evangelista, the investigative team and co-executive producers behind Hot Snakes Media. They dive into their groundbreaking documentary, The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle, to explore the mind-bending twists of a decade-long search for identity.
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Alex Murdaugh Takes a High-Stakes DNA Gamble Ahead of Retrial | True Crime Minute
Ahead of his murder retrial, Alex Murdaugh is wagering his remaining appeal rights on an all-or-nothing bid to test unknown male DNA found on his wife's body, a high-risk move that will permanently destroy the …
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Ahead of his murder retrial, Alex Murdaugh is wagering his remaining appeal rights on an all-or-nothing bid to test unknown male DNA found on his wife's body, a high-risk move that will permanently destroy the final physical sample.
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Woman Vanished After ‘People’s Court’ Appearance, Ex-Fiancé Charged | True Crime Minute
A Florida man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2011 disappearance of his ex-fiancée, Michelle Parker, whose final hours included a televised appearance on The People’s Court, as renewed …
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A Florida man has been charged with second-degree murder in the 2011 disappearance of his ex-fiancée, Michelle Parker, whose final hours included a televised appearance on The People’s Court, as renewed investigative work leads to an arrest more than a decade later.
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Sandra Birchmore Murder Trial: Former Cop Accused of Staging Suicide
A former Massachusetts police officer is on trial for the alleged murder of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, whose death was initially ruled a suicide. Federal prosecutors accuse Matthew Farwell of strangling …
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A former Massachusetts police officer is on trial for the alleged murder of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, whose death was initially ruled a suicide. Federal prosecutors accuse Matthew Farwell of strangling Birchmore, who was pregnant at the time, and staging the scene to cover up years of alleged grooming and sexual exploitation.
Law & Crime reporter and Scandal host Sierra Gillespie joins to discuss the evidence, conflicting medical findings, allegations of police misconduct, and what could determine the outcome of Farwell's trial.
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Serial Killer Fears Grow Along Michigan River Trail | True Crime Minute
Lansing police warn of a potential serial killer targeting homeless men along the river trail near Michigan State University. Five men were killed while sleeping overnight, four suffering severe head trauma. A …
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Lansing police warn of a potential serial killer targeting homeless men along the river trail near Michigan State University. Five men were killed while sleeping overnight, four suffering severe head trauma. A suspect was arrested for one stabbing, but police say they don't fit the overall pattern and urge residents to avoid the trail at night.
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Golden State Killer: Inside the Mind of Joseph DeAngelo
For decades, Joseph DeAngelo terrorized California while hiding in plain sight as the notorious Golden State Killer. But could his violent crimes have started earlier than investigators originally believed? …
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For decades, Joseph DeAngelo terrorized California while hiding in plain sight as the notorious Golden State Killer. But could his violent crimes have started earlier than investigators originally believed? Former FBI profiler and criminologist Dr. Bryanna Fox joins Chanley to examine DeAngelo's disturbing criminal history, the warning signs that may have been missed, and the psychology behind one of America's most infamous serial killers.
Plus, a closer look at the FOX Nation documentary Golden State Killer: Unmasking a Monster, which raises new questions about the true extent of his crimes.
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She Survived Tennessee's Lethal Injection—Now Her Legal Battle Resumes | True Crime Minute
After becoming the first U.S. death row inmate to survive lethal injection—enduring two doses during her scheduled execution—convicted killer Christa Pike has secured a major legal victory as a judge reopens …
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After becoming the first U.S. death row inmate to survive lethal injection—enduring two doses during her scheduled execution—convicted killer Christa Pike has secured a major legal victory as a judge reopens her challenge against Tennessee's execution protocol.
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Trial Begins in 2012 Murder of UNC Student | True Crime Minute
Fourteen years after UNC student Faith Hedgepeth was found brutally murdered in her Chapel Hill apartment, Miguel Salguero Olivares has gone on trial for first-degree murder after genetic genealogy and a …
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Fourteen years after UNC student Faith Hedgepeth was found brutally murdered in her Chapel Hill apartment, Miguel Salguero Olivares has gone on trial for first-degree murder after genetic genealogy and a routine traffic stop linked his DNA directly to the 2012 crime scene.
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Did Lizzie Borden Get Away With Murder?| Re-Examining the Case
Over 130 years after Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally killed in their Fall River home, questions still surround America's most famous unsolved double murder. Veteran criminal investigator Mike King joins …
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Over 130 years after Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally killed in their Fall River home, questions still surround America's most famous unsolved double murder. Veteran criminal investigator Mike King joins Chanley in-studio to examine the timeline, key evidence, and critical police mistakes that shaped the infamous trial.
Together, they explore Lizzie’s suspicious behavior, barred prosecution evidence, and how an all-male jury brought about one of history’s most shocking acquittals
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