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The Nazis’ crimes laid bare

When the Nazi leaders went on trial in Nuremberg from November 1945, the true horrors of their regime were exposed to the world. In the second episode of our four-part series on the trials, the lawyer and author Philippe Sands chronicles the dramatic days when the likes of Herman ... Show More

46m 30s

Yesterday

What does Hitler’s DNA really tell us?

A recent documentary drawing conclusions from new analysis of Adolf Hitler’s DNA has sparked headlines around the world. But how did the programme’s researchers get hold of the key evidence? And what issues – and implications – are prompted by linking the Nazi leader with a range ... Show More

48m 17s

Nov 21

Mutilated corpses and undead mothers-in-law: vampire epidemics through history

Fears of the undead rising from their graves to cause trouble have recurred in societies around the globe throughout the centuries. But why was your mother-in-law especially likely to become a vampire? What makes Count Dracula a highly unusual bloodsucker? And how would you best ... Show More

38m 49s

Oct 3

The acquittal of OJ Simpson

It’s 30 years since American football star OJ Simpson was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman. Ron Shipp was a close friend of OJ Simpson's and also a police officer, he decided to testify against him in the criminal trial. In 201 ... Show More

10m 35s

Jun 2024

The Crimes Of OJ Simpson: The Unmasking

On June 17th, fans tuned in to watch Game 5 of the 1994 NBA finals. 95 million eyes were glued to TV screens nationwide, but they weren't watching the game. Instead, they watched as dozens of police cars chased a white Ford Bronco down the streets of Los Angeles. In the back seat ... Show More

21m 39s

Apr 2024

Hour 1 - The Death of O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson dies of cancer. Simpson trial impact on identity politics, media and racial division in America. 100 million people watched O.J. verdict. Callers weigh in on death of O.J. Simpson, including emotional childhood friend of Nicole Brown Simpson.<a href="https://www.y ... Show More

36m 50s

Jan 2020

O.J. Simpson Pt. 2

For eight months, lawyers argued the case against O.J. Simpson. Prosecutors laid out a narrative of domestic violence and showed DNA evidence. The defense blamed racist cops. And the world waited as a jury would decide his fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi ... Show More

54m 42s

Aug 2024

An international kidnapping case. A bureaucrat on trial for killing a reporter. And the godfather of forensic science under fire.

An American woman vanishes from Madrid and the prime suspect -- her estranged husband -- tries to get out on bond. In Las Vegas, Robert Telles is on trial for the grisly murder of the man investigating him. And NBC Connecticut journalists dig into the controversial past of Dr. ... Show More

25m 12s

Jul 2024

How O.J. Simpson's Memoir Ended Up in Book Jail with Boze and Carl Tart | 43

You know the Bronco chase, the trial and the glove, but do you know …the book? In 2006, O.J. Simpson teamed up with prominent publisher, Judith Regan, to make a killing from his controversial life story. With the help of a ghostwriter, they created a “hypothetical” tell-all bo ... Show More

44m 27s

Dec 2024

Outlaws vs the FBI: J. Edgar Hoover's G-Men

What makes the ideal gangster hunter? In the 1930s, outlaws like John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Bonnie & Clyde were the scourge on the justice system of the United States. To bring them in, the lawmakers needed to try something new. And that something new was t ... Show More

26m 33s

Oct 2024

True Crime Junkies with Marcia Clark

In 1995, she was a household name when she served as lead prosecutor during O.J. Simpson's Los Angeles trial. Today, Amy and T.J. are turning the tables asking her the hard hitting crime questions you want to know. Marcia Clark reveals why Diddy will have an uphill batt ... Show More

26m 56s

Jun 2024

O.J. Simpson: Stolen Memorabilia, Armed Robbery, and Fake Gangsters

This is not the O.J. Simpson story you were expecting. This is the story of what happened after the former running back was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. It’s an insane story that involves sports memorabilia, ex-cons, a gun, a simple plan gone horribly wr ... Show More

38m 10s

May 2025

What if Scott Peterson Didn't Do It? Scott & Laci Peterson 2025 Updates

In 2002, Laci Peterson—8 months pregnant—vanished on Christmas Eve, sparking a nationwide media frenzy. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was quickly cast as the villain: cold, unfaithful, and ultimately charged with her murder. In 2004, he was convicted and sentenced to death. But ov ... Show More

40m 58s

OJ Simpson: the trial that gripped the w...