#403: House of Hammer - Part 4

Kathy and Jim discuss a cold case solved by Forensic Genetic Genealogy and the heart warming moments from the Winter Olympics - to focus on something good for a change!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no ... Show More

Cathy and Jim discuss the second-degree murder conviction and 20-year sentence of the former sheriff's deputy who killed Sonia MasseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

Jim and Kathy discuss the just released images of the Nancy Guthrie abductor. And they delve into Pre- and Post-Offense behaviorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Jeffrey Zizz, a convicted child molester and former pastor, who stands accused of the brutal murder of 82-year-old Marcia Norman in Olympia, Washington. Zizz, who had been hired as Norman's handyman, allegedly bound her, torture ... Show More

Timothy Haslett Jr. was first arrested in October of 2022 after a woman, identified only by her initials in docs as TJ, saved her life by escaping out of what was essentially a homemade torture chamber, where she had been held captive. Fast forward to July of 2024, Timothy Haslet ... Show More

Jeff German, an investigative reporter for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, was deeply dedicated to his work—a commitment that might have ultimately cost him his life. Jeff was a well-known figure in the community, celebrated for his fearless coverage of notorious mobsters, corrupt ... Show More

Brian, Cain, and Lee had all been friends but the shooting on October 18, 1996 left one dead and two in prison for life. Why would these two teenagers have conspired to murder their friend? And why did the community think they were capable of such a crime?  Proof: A True Crime Po ... Show More

Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial is officially underway in New Mexico, over two years after the gun he was rehearsing with on the “Rust” film set fired a live bullet, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. In this episode, we go over the entire backstory and chrono ... Show More

In 1984, a shocking scene unfolded on live television when Gary Plauché took the law into his own hands. What drove this devoted father to commit such an act of vigilante justice? Unravel the layers of this haunting case as we dive into the story that gripped a nation. In this ex ... Show More

<p>Blayne Alexander joins Keith Morrison to discuss her episode, “The Death of Dr. Schwartz.” In 2014, Dr. Steven Schwartz was found murdered in his Tarpon Springs, Florida, home. What initially looked like a burglary gone wrong turned out to be something much darker. Investigato ... Show More

We continue our fascinating discussion on ethics in true crime with Sarah Turney, on topics ranging from leaks in the Delphi case, parasocial relationships in true crime, web sleuthing, family-member creator content, and the future she envisions for true-crime media. Sarah Turney ... Show More

A shocking murder rocks South Korea when a young woman, obsessed with true crime stories, kills a random stranger to satisfy her darkest curiosity. But how can fascination with real-life murder cases spiral into deadly actions? Are true crime podcasts and shows fueling dangerous ... Show More

<p>Blayne Alexander talks with Dennis Murphy and Dateline producer Brad Davis about their episode, “Deadly Mischief.” In 2014, after esteemed FSU law professor Dan Markel was fatally shot, investigators uncovered a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated, according to prosecutors, by M ... Show More