In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson investigates Operation Gladio, a secret Cold War program that saw the U.S. and its allies establish covert “stay-behind” armies across Western Europe to resist a potential Soviet invasion. But when that invasion never came, questions began to surface about what these shadow forces we ... Show More
Mar 6
Italy’s JFK? The Assassination of Aldo Moro
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, Vanessa Richardson examines the 1978 kidnapping and murder of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro, a crime that unfolded at the height of Italy’s “Years of Lead.” As Moro worked to unite rival political factions and reshape th ... Show More
40m 27s
Feb 27
CRIMES: The 2001 Anthrax Attacks
In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, host Vanessa Richardson examines the chilling bioterrorism attack that terrorized the United States in the weeks following September 11, 2001. As letters laced with deadly anthrax spores moved silently through the U.S. mail ... Show More
51m 6s
Aug 2025
Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
<div>From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shockin ... Show More
8m 6s
Sep 2025
True Crime This Week: Media Murders
You know their names: the Unabomber and Son of Sam. Two of the most recognizable killers in history, both using the press to amplify fear. In 1995, Ted Kaczynski’s manifesto hits the Washington Post, and in 1977, David Berkowitz’s letter rattles the New York Post. We trace how th ... Show More
55m 2s
May 2025
MURDEROUS MINDS: An Oscar-Worthy Murder Pt. 2
Dan Wozniak played the role of a grieving friend while hiding a deadly secret. In Part 2, we trace the investigation that unmasked the aspiring actor as a cold-blooded killer—from ATM fraud and staged texts to dismemberment, duffel bags, and a twisted confession the cops never sa ... Show More
41m 30s
Aug 2024
Ep. 166: NEVADA - Never Trust Your Friends: The Murder Of Britney Ujlaki
In today's episode, we examine the disturbing recent case involving the murder of teenager Britney Ujlaki. As this story twists and unfolds, I'm sure you'll be as shocked as we were in the end. - Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com ... Show More
2h 1m
Jul 2025
MURDEROUS MINDS: The Two-Faced Killer Pt. 2
After murdering his entire family, John List vanished without a trace—beginning one of America’s most infamous manhunts. In Part 2, we follow the chilling aftermath: the gruesome discovery, the decades-long search, and the primetime TV show that finally caught the killer hiding i ... Show More
46m 54s
Oct 2024
EP. 175 : CALIFORNIA - The MURDER Of A CHILD STAR: The Tragic Tale of Judith Barsi
In today's story, we examine the disturbing death of a child star that not only rocked Hollywood, but also rocked all of America to it's very core. This is a sad, disturbing and infuriating tale of abuse, neglect and malfeasance by the authorities. - Listen to our new show, "THE ... Show More
1h 2m