At just 21 years old, Joan Little finds herself on trial for murder and facing the death penalty. But still, thousands of people around the country insist that Joan’s actions were justified. When her case sparks nationwide protests and a wave of financial support, eyes around the world are suddenly all on Joan. Picking up where part 1 left off, today’s episo ... Show More
Jun 30
Truer Crime Is Back—And We’re Going Deeper Than Ever
Season 3 of Truer Crime launches this August—and this time, we’re doing things differently. Each month, we’ll spend multiple episodes digging into one case, with deeper stories, bigger arcs, and the kind of nuance and context you’ve told us you love. After years of on-and-off rel ... Show More
2m 18s
Feb 2025
Making Manson: Our Journey Through America's Most Infamous Murders
The Manson murders have been covered endlessly, turned into sensational headlines, Hollywood blockbusters, and pop culture mythology. But how do you tell this story differently—without glorifying the killers or repeating the same tired narrative? In this special behind-the-scenes ... Show More
41m 42s
Jun 2024
State of North Carolina v. Joan Little
When Karen Bethea-Shields was in college, she heard a judge say, “No way in the world a Black woman can get raped.” A few years later, in 1975, she helped successfully defend Joan Little—a Black woman—who became the first woman in the U.S. to be found not guilty of murder using t ... Show More
37m 11s
Jan 2022
Hae Min Lee: Part 1 | MURDERISH Ep. 100
In January of 1999, an 18 year high school student mysteriously vanished after school. Four weeks later,her body was found in a shallow grave in a nearby wooded park. An arrest was made and the suspectwas eventually convicted of her murder. When it happened, this tragic story bar ... Show More
1h 43m
Sep 2023
The Cold Case Murder Of A Mother And Daughter
On September 2nd, 1994, a horrific crime sent shockwaves through the hardworking community of Williamsport, PA. 23-year-old Gail Matthews was found holding her 5-year-old daughter, Tamara Berkheiser, the pair bloodied, strangled, and stabbed. Gail was well-liked by everyone in he ... Show More
59m 2s
Jul 2023
MURDERED: Pamela Butler and Marta Rodriguez
When a successful career woman goes missing in Washington, D.C., her family immediately knows something is wrong. And when the investigation’s winding path eventually leads detectives right back to the place they started, her family’s long fight for justice produces a stunning re ... Show More
45m 49s