Best Podcast Episodes About Crime
Everything podcasters are saying about Crime — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 47 episodes
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“Gerard Gorman, in this regard, she joins a long line of Americans who have been killed, ruthlessly killed by illegal aliens in totally preventable crimes. It's a tragic sorority of sorts of women who became victimized at the hands of assailants who never belonged in our country and wouldn't be here if it weren't for radical Democrats. I'm talking about people like Kate Steinle, Lakin Riley, Sandra Duran, and now Sheridan Gorman. There seems to be a disconnect in the country, Cortez. The Democrats, it's almost, it's beyond perverse. I mean, they not only support this, they push it every day. And …”
“Gerard Gorman, in this regard, she joins a long line of Americans who have been killed, ruthlessly killed by illegal aliens in totally preventable crimes. It's a tragic sorority of sorts of women who became victimized at the hands of assailants who never belonged in our country and wouldn't be here if it weren't for radical Democrats. I'm talking about people like Kate Steinle, Lakin Riley, Sandra Duran, and now Sheridan Gorman. There seems to be a disconnect in the country, Cortez. The Democrats, it's almost, it's beyond perverse. I mean, they not only support this, they push it every day. And you can see this that we did for the entire two hours yesterday without interruption, commercial eruption or anybody coming in because I thought was so powerful. Did the 14th Amendment And I was shocked at the lawyer from the ACLU and also some of the judges some of the questions But talk to me about this new doc because this is the thing that I …”
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The murder of Sheridan Gorman by an undocumented immigrant highlights the failures of current immigration policies and the dangers they pose to public safety.
“That's a lot to go on. Now, they did a pretty cool presentation in court. Yeah. The newspaper said some jurors appeared amazed as Englert, he's the crime scene guy, gave a crash course on blood patterns using fake blood on a white board to illustrate what causes different types to form. What is this, the fucking science museum? This is a great time. This is the first episode of Dexter. It's a lot of fun here. He's showing you how it all works. It's good shit. Yeah, he said, this would be so much fun as a juror. Fuck yes. It's fucking show and tell day. He said that he's, this guy's an …”
“That's a lot to go on. Now, they did a pretty cool presentation in court. Yeah. The newspaper said some jurors appeared amazed as Englert, he's the crime scene guy, gave a crash course on blood patterns using fake blood on a white board to illustrate what causes different types to form. What is this, the fucking science museum? This is a great time. This is the first episode of Dexter. It's a lot of fun here. He's showing you how it all works. It's good shit. Yeah, he said, this would be so much fun as a juror. Fuck yes. It's fucking show and tell day. He said that he's, this guy's an international expert in the field and wrote the book Blood Secrets, Chronicles of a crime scene reconstructionist. He must have laid some blood out in the air at different time intervals and then splashed them to show you what happens. Yeah, and they're showing different angles. Yeah, he's shown using fake blood. That must have been so much fun that day. I …”
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Imagine a courtroom where blood spatter analysis turns into a science museum exhibit! The crime scene expert uses fake blood to show jurors how different patterns are formed, making it feel like show-and-tell day. The absurdity of jurors asking for autographs on blood-splattered sheets adds a hilarious twist to a serious trial.
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Brian Entin reveals shocking details about the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, highlighting the alleged incompetence of the initial responders. He questions how the supervisor of the homicide unit had never investigated a homicide before, suggesting a troubling pattern of filling positions based on personal relationships rather than merit. This raises critical questions about the investigation's integrity and effectiveness.
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Claims have surfaced suggesting that the infamous 'Blank Room Soup' video may be linked to a real-life murder involving cannibalism. A YouTube creator named Super Horror Bro alleges that an anonymous hacker, referred to as Evan, confessed to creating the videos after participating in the kidnapping and murder of a couple, with the wife being used as the soup. While the story raises unsettling questions, the validity of these claims remains unproven.
“… are not the most trustworthy individuals in the world so i think he might be telling uh some porky pies maybe you are a cynical skeptical cyber crime journalist yeah i a miserable hack yeah well amazingly the police did actually believe him and as a consequence the wallets weren touched the digital currency stayed there he went to prison the bitcoin sat there frozen nobody could get near and for years and years that was the story and as i said we did talk about this five years ago in the podcast and it's a cautionary tale really of you know how”
“… gets shipped to Germany or China to be incinerated. Oh. Yeah. So here's my question for you, Danny. Do you believe Clifton, when he says his codes, were taken to the dump? I have to say I'd be somewhat suspicious. yeah i mean let's be honest criminals are not the most trustworthy individuals in the world so i think he might be telling uh some porky pies maybe you are a cynical skeptical cyber crime journalist yeah i a miserable hack yeah well amazingly the police did actually believe him and as a consequence the wallets weren touched the digital currency stayed there he went to prison the bitcoin sat there frozen nobody could get near and for years and years that was the story and as i said we did talk about this five years ago in the podcast and it's a cautionary tale really of you know how”
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Clifton Collins, a cannabis entrepreneur, invested in Bitcoin back in 2011, amassing a fortune of $400 million. However, the access codes to his wealth were hidden inside his fishing rod case, which has mysteriously vanished. This story explores his clever strategy of spreading his Bitcoin across multiple wallets and the unfortunate loss of access to his fortune.
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Kane Brown hilariously reveals that his wife Caitlin is so nervous about performing that she clings to him on stage to avoid passing out! Their collaboration on 'Beauty and the Beast' is a big deal, and Kane's playful take on her lengthy preparation process adds to the charm.
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Sterling K. Brown's portrayal in 'Paradise' captivates with emotional depth and complexity, showcasing a character who balances stoicism with moments of vulnerability. The discussion highlights how the show's heart-driven narrative contrasts with traditional prestige TV, drawing comparisons to other series like 'The Bear' and 'Ted Lasso.' Brown's magnetic performance anchors the show, making it a compelling watch despite its more sentimental approach.
“… walks inside so it's just like he was not there it's like it's like do motherfuckers just not think this through i just don't under there's so many crimes that go down like that to where it's like i like are you not thinking about the cameras are you not thinking about like the fingerprint i saw another where you bought it using cash or like i saw another one where a guy went and he killed his ex-girlfriend broad daylight shot her stabbed her 44 times and people there were there were like um there were people that were that were there that said we saw this guy it was two two it was a white lady …”
“… day where she died and there was just like oh i was at work and it's like oh were you uh yeah there's and then there's just like a camera of him at work for the entire day then you go he goes home to his house and maybe he has a camera as well and he walks inside so it's just like he was not there it's like it's like do motherfuckers just not think this through i just don't under there's so many crimes that go down like that to where it's like i like are you not thinking about the cameras are you not thinking about like the fingerprint i saw another where you bought it using cash or like i saw another one where a guy went and he killed his ex-girlfriend broad daylight shot her stabbed her 44 times and people there were there were like um there were people that were that were there that said we saw this guy it was two two it was a white lady and her ex her ex-husband was a white man and and the the the firsthand account said we saw a black man come up shooter stab her they searched the guy's car they found black makeup and a gun and this is three days later still had the black makeup in the car still had the gun still had the knife in the car I was like bro dude I guess when your …”
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A husband staged an elaborate plot to frame his wife's ex-boyfriend for stalking, only to kill her in the end. Despite his meticulous planning, he made critical errors, like buying a burner phone with his own credit card, leading to his swift arrest. This tragic story highlights the shocking lengths some will go to, and the sheer stupidity that can accompany such crimes.
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Lunchbox recounts his nerve-wracking experience on The Price is Right, where he feared choking in front of the audience. The funniest moment comes when he realizes he can't use his nickname and has to introduce himself as 'Lunchbox' to Drew Carey, leading to hilarious banter about his journey and the pressure of competing.
“… that in common I don't do well with that at all even if it's whether it's supernatural or more realistic I don't care So you don't like watch true crime too, right? Listen to it? No, that stuff is just like, not that it's boring to me, but it's boring to me. Oh, okay. And I think, I mean, this is a little, maybe too extreme, but like if I watch that stuff too much, I feel like it'll make me feel like it's possible all the time and people are doing it all the time and people are killing each other all the time. Which is true, but it's not. Like most of us are not killing each other in society. …”
“we have that in common I don't do well with that at all even if it's whether it's supernatural or more realistic I don't care So you don't like watch true crime too, right? Listen to it? No, that stuff is just like, not that it's boring to me, but it's boring to me. Oh, okay. And I think, I mean, this is a little, maybe too extreme, but like if I watch that stuff too much, I feel like it'll make me feel like it's possible all the time and people are doing it all the time and people are killing each other all the time. Which is true, but it's not. Like most of us are not killing each other in society. Yeah. And like when you watch those true crime documentaries, I think some people get really, they're like, oh, everyone's killing everyone. And every, I don't know. I just, I'm like, and they're all the same at some point. Yeah. Yeah. I wonder, oh, maybe because there's nuance in it. Maybe that's, that's why it's boring, quote unquote, to you. What …”
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Atsuko Okatsuka shares her thoughts on the difference between true crime and horror films, concluding that horror is more entertaining due to its storytelling and dramatic elements. She argues that true crime can feel repetitive and less engaging because it lacks the excitement of scripted narratives, often being too similar in structure. This conversation highlights the emotional weight of true crime and its impact on audiences, especially the families of victims.
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The absence of an exit wound in Charlie Kirk's case raises questions about the bullet's behavior inside the body. Experts explain that high-powered rifle rounds can fragment and not exit, complicating the forensic evidence. With inconclusive tests and questionable text messages, the defense is poised to challenge the prosecution's findings.
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The debate heats up over whether Jane survived the explosive finale of 'Paradise' Season 2. Kyle Frazier passionately argues that Jane is still alive, citing the lack of a confirmed death scene. As a fan of apocalyptic narratives, Kyle reflects on his journey with the show and shares his frustrations about the characters as they head into Season 3.
“… but they do have the fingerprints lifted from the van so the blatant prints are re-photographed re-digitized and submitted to the Wisconsin State Crime Lab for analysis which by the way they could have done that any time after they put that automated system in the day that fucking computer system went online, they should have said thank fuck, been waiting years to test this We got so many cases to try. Let's run it. You know, that's insane because that's that's the automated fingerprint identification system. And that's crazy. So they end up figuring out that. Now they can run it against …”
“… at this point. Who knows? So 2013, when they reopened the case here, the case is subject of a USA Today Network Wisconsin investigative report. Oh, so the press gets involved. they realize that they're sure shit missing the pantyhose, the red shirt but they do have the fingerprints lifted from the van so the blatant prints are re-photographed re-digitized and submitted to the Wisconsin State Crime Lab for analysis which by the way they could have done that any time after they put that automated system in the day that fucking computer system went online, they should have said thank fuck, been waiting years to test this We got so many cases to try. Let's run it. You know, that's insane because that's that's the automated fingerprint identification system. And that's crazy. So they end up figuring out that. Now they can run it against anyone in the system. Prints from the same person are on the following objects. A Burger King cup with two separate prints from the same person. Okay. The hair bleach kit from Walgreens. Oh. Her employment manual from Bolt Construction. The inside middle door window of the van. The front passenger seat undercarriage, like moving it up or down, back and …”
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The segment dives into the bizarre habits of a trucking suspect, revealing his penchant for driving long distances and collecting ashes in his car. The comedic highlight comes when the host quips about the absurdity of monitoring a murderer’s Facebook, comparing it to checking on Ted Bundy in a bar. It blends dark humor with shocking facts, making it both entertaining and unsettling.
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Augusta National's course is meticulously altered each year, making it the most tinkered with golf course in history. Caddies often notice subtle changes that aren't publicized, requiring them to update their notes and strategies for each tournament. This attention to detail is what keeps the course challenging and exciting for players and caddies alike.
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Bobby Bones hilariously recounts his experiences meeting celebrities, revealing that sometimes they can be surprisingly quiet or unapproachable. He shares the importance of managing expectations and the humorous realization that a quiet demeanor doesn't mean someone is snobby, using Kane Brown and Jason Aldean as examples.
“… anyway that's protocol here so they have to get confirmation of the death from a city of Batavia unit so he cordons off the scene with yellow crime scene tape and that's that Joseph also has defense wounds on his hands as well so he looks like he was attacked beaten with a blunt object and just left to die and freeze in his driveway, essentially. It looks like he's been hit a lot, though. He's been pummeled here pretty good. Now, they said that the medical examiner, after they check him out, says that his ability to talk or move would have deteriorated rapidly from the attack, but he could …”
“… G6 with a flat rear tire and the Altima with a broken jack behind its front passenger wheel. Okay. So that's what we got. the sergeant observed what he describes as a large pool of blood and visible damage to the skull he has to call for an ambulance anyway that's protocol here so they have to get confirmation of the death from a city of Batavia unit so he cordons off the scene with yellow crime scene tape and that's that Joseph also has defense wounds on his hands as well so he looks like he was attacked beaten with a blunt object and just left to die and freeze in his driveway, essentially. It looks like he's been hit a lot, though. He's been pummeled here pretty good. Now, they said that the medical examiner, after they check him out, says that his ability to talk or move would have deteriorated rapidly from the attack, but he could have lived from one to four hours. Oh, Jesus. laying there suffering, lying on, just bleeding out. Yeah, just bleeding. They said as he was being beaten, he tried to save himself. He put his hands up to block his head. But they said the injuries to his hands were consistent with getting beaten with a blunt object also. Oh, boy. So they call for …”
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In a bizarre turn of events, a man covered in blood claims he didn't do anything, while the evidence just keeps piling up. The absurdity peaks as the host jokes about the incompetence of local detectives who overlook crucial evidence, like a flashlight that nobody bothered to test. With gashes and skull fractures, the segment mixes dark humor with a shocking true crime narrative.
“… black males of that age of the population. Population is 12 percent, males are six, maybe 4 percent. 4 percent are committing 50 percent of violent crimes and murders in that ballpark. So how do you address that? Well, if you incarcerate these people for a deterrent effect, like we did in California with three, these people, and I'm not focusing on African-Americans alone, but anybody that does these things, you focus on that. Three percent of the population creates, we're told by criminologists, three percent account for about 75 to 80 percent of all crime. And they're three strike type people. …”
“… and they don't even know how to touch that. And so in that case, think, Jack, of the taboos if you were going to address that problem. that black teens, say, from the age of 12, 13 to 30, inordinately commit 50 percent. There are 3 percent, 4 percent black males of that age of the population. Population is 12 percent, males are six, maybe 4 percent. 4 percent are committing 50 percent of violent crimes and murders in that ballpark. So how do you address that? Well, if you incarcerate these people for a deterrent effect, like we did in California with three, these people, and I'm not focusing on African-Americans alone, but anybody that does these things, you focus on that. Three percent of the population creates, we're told by criminologists, three percent account for about 75 to 80 percent of all crime. And they're three strike type people. And you put them in jails. We built all these prisons. And the crime rate plummeted in California. And then, of course, people said, this is an inordinate incarceration of people of color. And this is draconian. And then we relaxed it until Trump started deporting people. And now we've got the crime going down in some areas. But what would you do? …”
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In confronting rising crime rates, politicians face the dilemma of addressing the disproportionate involvement of young black males in violent crimes without being labeled as racist. The discussion highlights how previous measures to incarcerate repeat offenders significantly reduced crime in California, yet backlash against perceived racial profiling led to a relaxation of those policies. This raises the question: how can leaders protect communities while navigating these sensitive issues?
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In this hilarious segment, Paget Brewster hilariously critiques the absurdities of diversity training when it comes to describing a liquor store robber. Her witty argument about not wanting to be lumped in with criminals based on gender or ethnicity leads to a comedic exploration of how we identify suspects, complete with a side discussion about the practicality of neck tattoos and dickies.
“… glasses off and probably going to break something. Did she have glasses on? Let's find out. They found her glasses. Yeah. They were analyzed by the crime lab. They looked for diatoms, which are microscopic organisms found in pond water on the glasses, which would confirm they were submerged with her body. Gary claimed he removed her glasses from her in the water. He said she still had her glasses on. He took them off of her. Impossible. Okay. Yeah. The shot, it would fly right off. Anyway, yeah, I don't wear glasses, but you know. I sit hard enough on the couch and they're gone. There you go. So …”
“… a huge thing. It left small facial scratches and some back bruising. Hmm. So one of the cops says a 2,000-pound tree, it's 1,000 pounds, but whatever, falls and hits you in the back and knocks you into the pond. This is probably going to knock your glasses off and probably going to break something. Did she have glasses on? Let's find out. They found her glasses. Yeah. They were analyzed by the crime lab. They looked for diatoms, which are microscopic organisms found in pond water on the glasses, which would confirm they were submerged with her body. Gary claimed he removed her glasses from her in the water. He said she still had her glasses on. He took them off of her. Impossible. Okay. Yeah. The shot, it would fly right off. Anyway, yeah, I don't wear glasses, but you know. I sit hard enough on the couch and they're gone. There you go. So now the glasses, he says, were in the water. He removed them. There was no diatoms on the glasses, which they would have to be there if they were in the pond. In the water, yeah. Yeah, they said just bruising marks consistent with having been struck while someone was wearing them, not with having been in a pond.”
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In a wild twist, April visits her boyfriend Gary in jail 43 times while he's facing serious charges, including murder! The absurdity peaks when she admits to bringing her three-year-old daughter along to meet him, as if it's a family outing. This segment hilariously highlights the bizarre lengths people go for love, even when it involves a convicted felon.
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Corey Richens was found guilty of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, by poisoning him with fentanyl. The trial's verdict revealed her fate, with sentencing scheduled for May 13th, ironically on her victim's birthday. The discussion also highlights her family's defense of her actions and the anticipated victim impact statements during sentencing.
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The Big Picture
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Sword and Scale
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Bannon`s War Room
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The murder of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman in Chicago has ignited a debate over immigration policies. The suspect in the case is reportedly an undocumented immigrant, leading to discussions on how immigration enforcement intersects with public safety. This incident has brought attention to the broader implications of immigration laws on community security.