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‘American Idol’ contestant charged with shooting wife while daughters slept

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn told authorities an assailant broke in and fatally shot his wife Ashley. However, authorities now claim the father of two was the perpetrator. Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more ... Show More

1h 8m

Mar 6

Amish mom who drowned son won’t face jail time; Alleged school shooter’s father convicted of murder – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Tympanick joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Amish mom Ruth Miller’s insanity defense after drowning her 4-year-old son, Kouri Richins’ ongoing tria ... Show More

29m 43s

Mar 3

Psychosis or calculated crime? Mother accused of strangling 3 children pleads insanity

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Lindsay Clancy and her husband, Patrick, filed lawsuits alleging medical malpractice and wrongful death in the strangulations of their three children. The Clancys claim that an over-prescription of pharmaceuticals failed to treat Lindsay’ ... Show More

1h 19m

Jan 2023

#414: Profiling the Murders of Laci Peterson and Conner Peterson | Part 7

We finish our analysis of Diane Sawyer’s interview with Scott Peterson where she drills him with tough questions. Laura and Jim share what they see and hear in his answers. You can watch the interview for yourself on the link below. Watch then listen to our conversation.  ... Show More

33m 38s

May 2022

Trial Discussion - Live from CrimeCon

The team discusses the trial recorded live at CrimeCon 2022 with Julie Grant from CourtTV. For ad-free listening and for Payne’s exclusive Friday recap episode, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ on Apple Podcasts or visit www.tenderfootplus.com for more details. To learn more about list ... Show More

47m 43s

Jun 2022

Condo Killings

In May of 2011, high school sweethearts and avid church-goers, Bill and Peggy Stephenson, are found dead in their condo in Florence, Kentucky. The crime scene is so bizarre that the FBI has stated that the perpetrator has a pathology they only see in 1% of criminals. Detective Co ... Show More

30m 44s

Nov 2022

#409: Profiling the Murders of Laci Peterson and Conner Peterson | Part 2

We continue our step-by-step analysis of Laci Peterson’s victimology, the timeline and Scott Peterson’s behavior leading up to the day of her disappearance on December 24th 2002. When there are competing narratives about what happened and why it happened, Jim and Laura connect ... Show More

44m 1s

May 2022

The Trial of Ryan Duke: Part 3

The Up and Vanished Team is on the ground in Ocilla reporting on the State’s case against Ryan Duke for the murder of Tara Grinstead. The long awaited audio of Ryan’s confession to GBI Special Agent Jason Shoudell is played in court. For ad-free listening and for Payne’s exclus ... Show More

55m 17s

Dec 2022

#413: Profiling the Murders of Laci Peterson and Conner Peterson | Part 6

Laura and Jim analyze what they see as well as hear in a very important interview that Scott Peterson gave January 27th 2003 to Diane Sawyer, just over a month after his pregnant wife Laci went missing. What are some clues in his answers and reactions to Sawyer's questions?&nb ... Show More

34m 59s

Nov 2022

#408: Profiling the Murders of Laci Peterson and Conner Peterson | Part 1

When you say the name Laci Peterson many of us conjure up the sweet smiling face of a woman, who was eight months pregnant, glowing with excitement for the imminent birth of her son Conner. That image is juxtaposed with the terrible knowledge that before Laci could hold her ba ... Show More

30m 47s

Jun 2014

J.R.R. Ziemba

Crime victims are often put under the same scrutiny as the accused. Not only for their version of events, but sometimes for how they look and talk, too. We meet a man whose trial hurt worse than his assault. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional ... Show More

18m 53s

Dec 2022

#410: Profiling the Murders of Laci Peterson and Conner Peterson | Part 3

We continue tracking through what happened on December 24th, 2002, the day that Laci Peterson went missing. Jim and Laura take special note of Scott Peterson's behavior that day, his actions as well as his lack of action. Laura has a very interesting theory abou ... Show More

50m 11s

Jan 2024

Can't Say

Ken Allen, the lead detective in the Ray Lewis murder case, breaks down the challenges he faced during his investigation -- Witnesses became uncooperative, evidence disappeared, and politics seemed to get in the way of justice. When Tim asks Allen what ultimately derailed the inv ... Show More

35m 24s

Pike County massacre testimony; Nikolas ...