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The True Crime Tapes pulls you into the shadowy depths of the criminal underworld, where the line between justice and chaos is razor-thin. Each episode dissects the minds of history’s most infamous serial killers, unravels the inner workings of organized crime syndicates, and investigates baffling missing person cases that still haunt the public’s imagination. From the bloody reign of ruthless mob bosses to the chilling patterns of elusive predators, True Crime Time delivers gripping, deeply researched storytelling that leaves no stone unturned.
With a relentless pursuit of truth, True Crime Time goes beyond the headlines, diving into the psychology, motives, and investigations behind the world’s most shocking crimes. You’ll hear firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and rare archival material that shed new light on cases both well-known and obscure. Whether it’s the brutality of cartel wars, the sinister precision of serial murderers, or the eerie last-known moments of vanished souls, this podcast brings you face-to-face with the darker side of human.
Every week, True Crime Time takes you on a journey through the twisted corridors of crime, guided by immersive storytelling and chilling attention to detail. Expect heart-pounding narratives, intricate conspiracy threads, and unsettling truths that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. If you crave the rush of uncovering the darkest mysteries, brace yourself—because in this world, the truth is often stranger, and far more terrifying, than fiction.
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In May 2024, April Lampros filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging multiple instances of sexual assault and battery during the 1990s and early 2000s. According to the lawsuit, Lampros, then a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, met Combs in 1994. She claims that in 1995, after being pressured to consume alcohol, Combs took her to a hotel room where he allegedly raped her despite her protests. Following this incident, Lampros asserts that Combs continued to pursue her, leading to a coercive and abusive relationship. She alleges that in a parking garage, he forced her to perform oral sex against her will. Additionally, in 1996, Lampros claims that Combs compelled her and his then-girlfriend, Kim Porter, to ingest ecstasy and engage in sexual acts with each other while he watched and subsequently assaulted her.Lampros further alleges that Combs used threats to manipulate and control her, including warnings that he could ruin her career. She contends that after attempting to distance herself, Combs retaliated by orchestrating her termination from a restaurant job through Porter's intervention. The lawsuit also mentions a later encounter in the early 2000s, where Combs allegedly kissed and touched Lampros without her consent in her apartment. Years later, in 2023, Lampros claims she learned of a videotape of her and Combs engaging in sexual activity, which she alleges was recorded without her knowledge or consent. Combs has not publicly responded to these specific allegations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Cary Stayner is a convicted American serial killer whose crimes shocked the nation in 1999. He was the older brother of Steven Stayner, whose childhood abduction and dramatic escape years later had already made the family infamous. While Steven was once portrayed as a tragic hero, Cary’s life spiraled into darkness. Working as a handyman near Yosemite National Park, Cary outwardly seemed quiet and unremarkable, but he harbored violent fantasies from a young age. His troubled background, compounded by his brother’s notoriety, set the stage for his eventual eruption into brutal violence that would stain his name and overshadow the legacy of his family.The Yosemite Village murders refer to the killings of four women in and around Yosemite National Park in 1999. Cary Stayner first targeted three tourists—Carole Sund, her daughter Juli, and Juli’s friend Silvina Pelosso—whom he abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered, before later killing Joie Armstrong, a Yosemite park naturalist. These crimes terrorized the community and drew massive media attention, not only because of their brutality but also because they occurred in such a famed natural landmark. Stayner was arrested and confessed, later being sentenced to death. The case became one of the most infamous examples of serial murder in California history, forever linking Yosemite with a dark chapter of violence and betrayal of trust.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/yosemite-horror/
Cary Stayner is a convicted American serial killer whose crimes shocked the nation in 1999. He was the older brother of Steven Stayner, whose childhood abduction and dramatic escape years later had already made the family infamous. While Steven was once portrayed as a tragic hero, Cary’s life spiraled into darkness. Working as a handyman near Yosemite National Park, Cary outwardly seemed quiet and unremarkable, but he harbored violent fantasies from a young age. His troubled background, compounded by his brother’s notoriety, set the stage for his eventual eruption into brutal violence that would stain his name and overshadow the legacy of his family.The Yosemite Village murders refer to the killings of four women in and around Yosemite National Park in 1999. Cary Stayner first targeted three tourists—Carole Sund, her daughter Juli, and Juli’s friend Silvina Pelosso—whom he abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered, before later killing Joie Armstrong, a Yosemite park naturalist. These crimes terrorized the community and drew massive media attention, not only because of their brutality but also because they occurred in such a famed natural landmark. Stayner was arrested and confessed, later being sentenced to death. The case became one of the most infamous examples of serial murder in California history, forever linking Yosemite with a dark chapter of violence and betrayal of trust.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/yosemite-horror/
Newly surfaced Bloomberg-obtained emails show that Jeffrey Epstein maintained close contact with several Harvard professors after his 2006 indictment for soliciting prostitution. Faculty like Stephen Kosslyn, Howard Gardner, and Mark Tramo corresponded with him about dinners, research funding, and even offered encouragement after his guilty plea. Kosslyn arranged meetings with Harvard scholars, Gardner sent him book lists and advice, and Tramo wrote messages of solidarity. Emails also revealed discussions about Epstein funding projects like a “pleasure genome initiative” and Harvard’s Personal Genome Project.The revelations underscore how deeply Epstein was embedded in Harvard’s academic network. He had already donated at least $9.1 million to Harvard programs and cultivated personal ties with influential figures, including former deans and prominent professors. The emails show professors turning to him as a financial “patron,” while others like Alan Dershowitz defended his character in messages. Though many now claim ignorance of his crimes, the correspondence paints a damning picture of how Epstein’s money and influence bought him legitimacy inside one of the world’s most prestigious universities.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein’s Emails Reveal Close Correspondence With Harvard Professors, Bloomberg Reports | News | The Harvard Crimson
After revelations surfaced of his close ties and supportive messages to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Lord Peter Mandelson was dismissed as the UK’s ambassador to the United States by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. However, despite being “removed with immediate effect,” reports indicate that the government has not yet formally severed his employment status. As a result, he remains on the payroll and is said to be eligible for compensation, possibly a six-figure package, pending legal or contractual settlement.Separately, the advisory firm Global Counsel, which Mandelson co-founded, has moved to strip him of voting rights and dividends tied to his 21 % stake in the firm, effectively cutting off his financial benefits while it seeks to divest his holdings entirely. While public attention has focused on whether the state will continue paying him, significant steps have already been taken internally to limit his income streams from his private ventures.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource: Lord Mandelson is STILL being paid his six-figure salary despite being sacked as Britain's US Ambassador more than two weeks ago | Daily Mail Online
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to sentence Sean “Diddy” Combs to at least 11 years and three months (135 months) in prison following his conviction on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act. They contend that Combs has shown no remorse, calling him “unrepentant,” and stress the lasting damage suffered by his victims, including Cassie Ventura, who described ongoing trauma and fears for her safety. Prosecutors are also seeking a $500,000 fine and are pressing the judge to reject Combs’s request for a sentence equal to time served.The sentencing hearing is set for Friday in Manhattan before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. While prosecutors are pushing for over a decade in prison, Combs’s defense team has asked for a far lighter sentence — no more than 14 months — pointing to the conditions he’s already endured behind bars and claiming he has made progress toward rehabilitation. Combs has requested to wear civilian clothes in court and plans to personally address the judge, signaling a direct appeal for leniency. The final decision rests with the judge, who has the discretion to follow or depart from either side’s recommendations.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Prosecutors want Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to get 11 years in prison
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Between April 2021 and late 2022, a string of seemingly random shootings shook Stockton, California, and nearby Oakland. Ballistic evidence linked the attacks, most of which targeted men alone at night or in the early morning hours. Victims were often in dimly lit areas, and their belongings were rarely taken, pointing to a motive centered on the act of killing itself rather than robbery. In one case, a homeless woman survived being shot in her tent, later giving authorities key testimony that helped tie the incidents together. The fear generated by the pattern of attacks led many in the community to suspect a serial killer was at work.In October 2022, police arrested 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee, a Stockton resident, after surveillance led officers to stop him while he was driving. He was found dressed in dark clothing, wearing a mask around his neck, and carrying a loaded firearm, which investigators said he was “out hunting” with. Brownlee was later charged with multiple counts of murder—eventually tied to at least seven killings. His competency to stand trial has been raised in court, but the case continues to move forward, leaving questions about motive and whether there may be additional victims still unanswered.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Billy Kipkorir Chemirmir was a Kenyan-American murderer and suspected serial killer linked to a string of deaths among elderly women in North Texas. Between 2016 and 2018, he is believed to have posed as a caregiver or maintenance worker to gain access to senior living communities, where he smothered victims—often with pillows—before stealing jewelry and valuables. Though investigators connected him to more than 20 suspicious deaths, he was formally indicted on 22 capital murder counts. Ultimately, he was convicted of two murders in Dallas County and sentenced to life in prison without parole.In September 2023, while serving his sentence in the Coffield Unit in Texas, Chemirmir was killed by his cellmate. His crimes exposed systemic flaws in how elderly deaths were classified, as many of his victims’ deaths were initially written off as natural causes, delaying recognition of his pattern. The case sparked outrage and demands for reforms in oversight of senior housing facilities and postmortem investigations, highlighting the vulnerability of elderly populations to predatory violence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Billy Kipkorir Chemirmir was a Kenyan-American murderer and suspected serial killer linked to a string of deaths among elderly women in North Texas. Between 2016 and 2018, he is believed to have posed as a caregiver or maintenance worker to gain access to senior living communities, where he smothered victims—often with pillows—before stealing jewelry and valuables. Though investigators connected him to more than 20 suspicious deaths, he was formally indicted on 22 capital murder counts. Ultimately, he was convicted of two murders in Dallas County and sentenced to life in prison without parole.In September 2023, while serving his sentence in the Coffield Unit in Texas, Chemirmir was killed by his cellmate. His crimes exposed systemic flaws in how elderly deaths were classified, as many of his victims’ deaths were initially written off as natural causes, delaying recognition of his pattern. The case sparked outrage and demands for reforms in oversight of senior housing facilities and postmortem investigations, highlighting the vulnerability of elderly populations to predatory violence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Israel Keyes was an American serial killer who operated between 2001 and 2012. He was born in 1978 and grew up in a rural area of Washington State. Keyes was known for his meticulous planning and his ability to evade law enforcement for years.Keyes' crimes were particularly chilling due to his lack of a specific victim profile and his methodical approach. He targeted individuals across the United States, often choosing victims at random. His modus operandi typically involved kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder. Keyes would meticulously plan his crimes, burying "kill kits" in various locations containing weapons, restraints, and other tools he would use during his attacks.Keyes' known victims include Samantha Koenig, a barista in Alaska whom he abducted and murdered in 2012, as well as Bill and Lorraine Currier, a couple from Vermont whom he abducted and killed in 2011. However, Keyes claimed to have committed many more murders, hinting at a much larger number of victims.Despite his brazenness and apparent confidence in his ability to outsmart law enforcement, Keyes was eventually apprehended in 2012. After his arrest, he confessed to numerous murders, but the full extent of his crimes may never be known, as he committed suicide in his jail cell in December 2012 while awaiting trial. Keyes' case remains one of the most haunting and enigmatic in recent criminal history.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://nypost.com/2012/12/30/the-hunt-for-the-perfect-serial-killer/
Israel Keyes was an American serial killer, rapist, and arsonist whose crimes stunned investigators with their level of planning and detachment. Born in 1978, Keyes grew up in a reclusive, survivalist household in rural Washington before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served from 1998 to 2001. After his military service, he lived in various states and eventually settled in Alaska, operating a construction business that gave him the freedom to travel extensively. Authorities believe that during this time, he committed a series of murders, sexual assaults, burglaries, and arsons across the United States, carefully concealing his tracks and choosing victims at random.Israel Keyes was an American serial killer, rapist, and arsonist whose crimes stunned investigators with their level of planning and detachment. Born in 1978, Keyes grew up in a reclusive, survivalist household in rural Washington before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served from 1998 to 2001. After his military service, he lived in various states and eventually settled in Alaska, operating a construction business that gave him the freedom to travel extensively. Authorities believe that during this time, he committed a series of murders, sexual assaults, burglaries, and arsons across the United States, carefully concealing his tracks and choosing victims at random.to contact me:bobbycapucci@porotnmail.com
The fight over the Epstein files has erupted into a raw political brawl that exposes Washington’s deep fractures. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lit the fuse with a fiery post claiming she’s “not suicidal” and warning that “foreign governments or powerful people” might silence her for pushing to release Epstein’s secrets. Sen. Ted Cruz quickly branded her “crazy,” accusing her of antisemitic undertones, while Greene hit back, calling his charge “disgusting” and painting him as beholden to donors. Their feud became a sideshow to the larger push in Congress, where survivors and lawmakers alike are demanding the full, unredacted release of documents that could reveal just how deep Epstein’s network ran.Meanwhile, Rep. Robert Garcia joined survivor Annie Farmer in Long Beach to call out the DOJ’s “sham” 33,000-page dump of mostly recycled records. Together with bipartisan sponsors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, they are pushing a discharge petition to force a floor vote requiring full disclosure of all unclassified files. Democrats are united, but Republicans remain divided, torn between protecting power and exposing it. For survivors like Farmer, this isn’t politics—it’s about justice, closure, and breaking decades of silence. And for the public, the battle has become a test of whether Washington will finally confront the truth or bury it once more under redactions, excuses, and self-preservation.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com
Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have found themselves scratched off the guest list for this year’s royal family Christmas at Sandringham, and the reason isn’t exactly a mystery. Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein continue to poison whatever’s left of his reputation, and the royal household clearly doesn’t want that shadow hanging over their holiday gathering. Even though Sarah isn’t directly connected to the scandal, her long-running closeness with Andrew—still living together, still tied at the hip—makes her guilty by association in the court of public perception. The message is plain enough: they’re not welcome, because their presence would remind the world of a scandal the monarchy would rather bury under the rug.For Andrew, it’s another step in his slow-motion exile. He’s already been stripped of titles, sidelined from public life, and reduced to a background figure who occasionally pops up to embarrassment. Now, even the family dinner table is out of reach. Ferguson, despite her own efforts to stay in the public’s good graces, is paying the price for her connection to him. To be told “don’t come to Christmas” by your own family says everything about how far Andrew has fallen—and how desperate the royals are to keep him, and anyone standing next to him, out of sight during their most visible traditions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com