True Crimecast

The Flamingo Hotel and Casino is a Las Vegas icon, known for its lush outdoor wildlife habitat and its namesake pink residents. But at 5:00 a.m. on March 3, 2026, surveillance cameras captured a scene that was far from a tourist attraction. 33-year-old Mitchell Fairbarn allegedly breached the habitat, resulting in a terrifying ordeal for a flamingo named "Peachy." --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In March 2025, the community of Dixie County, Florida, rallied around a 15-year-old boy reportedly fighting a losing battle with cancer. Local businesses like Papa Luigi’s held fundraisers, and a GoFundMe campaign drew in thousands from neighbors eager to help pay for "doctor visits and surgery." But by February 2026, the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office revealed a much darker reality: the boy never had cancer, and his actual medical care was fully covered by Medicaid. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Just after midnight on June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy stood at the peak of his political life. He had just won the California primary, flashing his trademark smile and telling a roaring crowd, "On to Chicago." Moments later, while cutting through a crowded kitchen pantry to avoid the crush of the ballroom, the trajectory of American history was altered by a .22 caliber revolver. In this episode of True Crimecast, John and Jamie trace the evolution of "Bobby" from a ruthless political operative to a voice for the voiceless. We break down the chaotic scene in the pantry, the capture of Sirhan Sirhan, and the chilling "diary of an assassin." But we also dive into the forensics that refuse to stay buried: the 13 recorded shots from an 8-shot gun, the powder burns behind Kennedy's ear, and the recent 2025 declassifications that are shedding new light on old shadows. Was Sirhan a lone actor, or was there a second gun in the kitchen? --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In July 2024, Michael Fosler was charged with 43 felony counts of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl. Three months later, that girl’s father, Aaron Spencer, found her in the passenger seat of Fosler's truck in the middle of the night. What happened next on a darkened Arkansas highway sparked a legal firestorm that has reached the state’s Supreme Court and the local ballot box. In a new, unexpected twist, Aaron Spencer won a primary election and is now on his way to becoming the Sheriff of Lonoke County. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most people reach for a rolled-up newspaper or a can of bug spray when they see a spider. But in February 2026, authorities say Sean McDermott reached for a lighter—and didn't stop until four homes were in ruins. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the 1980s, John Gotti wasn't just the boss of the Gambino crime family—illegally, he was the face of New York City. With his $2,000 Brioni suits, silver hair, and a smirk that defied the FBI, he became a folk hero to some and a nightmare to the Department of Justice. But behind the "Dapper Don" persona was a man who clawed his way to the top through a bloody coup outside a Manhattan steakhouse. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To hear the rest of this episode, visit Patreon.com and sign up for as little as $3!   In the mid-1940s, Chicago was a city gripped by a unique kind of terror. It wasn’t the mob wars or the wartime rationing that kept people awake—it was the phantom breaking into high-rise apartments and leaving behind a plea scrawled in red: "For heaven's sake catch me before I kill more. I cannot control myself."   In this episode of True Crimecast, John and Jamie dissect the case of William Heirens, the 17-year-old University of Chicago student labeled "The Lipstick Killer." From the brutal murder of Josephine Ross to the horrific kidnapping and dismemberment of 6-year-old Suzanne Degnan, we look at the crimes that shocked a nation. But the story doesn't end with an arrest. We dive into the controversial interrogation of a teenager—involving "truth serum," allegations of police brutality, and a confession that Heirens would spend the next 65 years trying to take back --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1925, the sweltering heat of Harlan County, Kentucky, was matched only by the intensity of a manhunt for 14-year-old Mary Vickery. When skeletal remains were discovered in an abandoned mine shaft, the case seemed closed: a grieving father identified her jewelry, a "witness" claimed to have seen the murder, and local taxi driver Condy Dabney was sent away for life. But justice in coal country is rarely buried deep enough. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the quiet community of Lakeport, Florida, deputies were on a mission to track down a elusive boat thief. What they found instead was a "woman" in a light blue dress, a white cardigan, and a blonde wig, casually strolling away from a residence. This episode of True Crime To Go explores the bizarre arrest of Joshua Kolotka, a man whose wardrobe change wasn't quite enough to fool the sharp instincts of the Glades County Sheriff’s Office. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the affluent suburbs of Fairfax County, Virginia, IRS Special Agent Brendan Banfield seemed to have the perfect life. But on the morning of February 24, 2023, when police arrived at his home, they walked into a horrific scene of a double homicide. Brendan claimed he had walked in on a handyman, Joseph Ryan, attacking his wife, Christine Banfield, and acted in self-defense. But as the "Au Pair Murders" investigation unfolded, the story of a heroic husband crumbled. In this episode of True Crimecast, we dive into a twisted web of a secret affair between Brendan and the family’s au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, and a chilling plot involving a fake fetish profile used to lure an innocent man to his death. We examine how a man trained to catch criminals thought he could use his expertise to stage the perfect crime—only to have his partner in crime turn into the prosecution's star witness. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the high-stakes world of college football, a single season can be the difference between a multi-million dollar NFL contract and a life of "what ifs." But for many athletes, the NCAA’s strict eligibility clock is a barrier they are no longer willing to accept. From the "stolen" seasons of the COVID-19 pandemic to the new era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) wealth, players are increasingly trading their cleats for courtrooms. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2021, a fatal confrontation in Morgan County, Tennessee, left one man dead and another behind bars. But as the case wound through the legal system over the next four years, it became one of the strangest files in the state’s history. The reason? The defendant repeatedly and adamantly claimed in open court that he was the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On a Tuesday afternoon in March 2024, Ashley Smylie—a beloved high school mathematics teacher—returned home with her 14-year-old daughter, Carly. Minutes later, the quiet of their Brandon, Mississippi, home was shattered by three gunshots. What followed was a chilling sequence of events captured on home security footage: a teenager calmly texting on her mother’s phone, a lure set for a stepfather, and a friend invited over to see a "dead body." --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1974, Sweden delivered 1,000 Volvo 144 sedans to North Korea, hoping to spark a new era of trade. The cars arrived, but the payment never did. Five decades later, the debt has ballooned into the billions, and the vintage Volvos are still being spotted on the streets of Pyongyang. This episode of True Crime To Go breaks down the largest "car theft" in history—a state-sponsored swindle that remains on Sweden's books to this day. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On May 17, 1995, a quiet evening in San Diego turned into a scene out of a war movie. Shawn Timothy Nelson, a struggling Army veteran and plumber, breached a National Guard armory, hot-wired an M60A3 tank, and began a 25-minute path of destruction through suburban streets. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2016, Nathan Carman was found drifting in a life raft eight days after his boat, the Chicken Pox, sank during a fishing trip. He was a survivor—but to the FBI, he was a cold-blooded killer.This episode of True Crimecast explores the disturbing history of the Chakalos-Carman family. From the unsolved 2013 murder of Nathan’s multimillionaire grandfather to the "suspicious" modifications Nathan made to his own vessel, we examine the government’s theory that Nathan orchestrated multiple deaths for a massive inheritance. We also cover the shocking 2023 conclusion that left both families without a final verdict. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this fascinating bonus episode of True CrimeCast, we are joined by homicide prosecutor and author Jarrett Ferentino to dissect one of the most polarizing ethical dilemmas in legal history: The "Buried Bodies" Case.When serial killer Robert Garrow confessed to his attorneys, Frank Armani and Francis Belge, that he had murdered two missing women and hidden their remains, the lawyers did the unthinkable. They used Garrow’s hand-drawn maps to find the bodies, photographed the remains, and then… they stayed silent. For six months, while the victims' families pleaded for answers and searched the woods, the lawyers kept the secret to protect attorney-client privilege.We sit down with Jarrett to discuss his new book, Mothers, Murders, and Motivation, and dive into the "prosecutor’s perspective" on a case that is still required reading in every law school in America.Pre-Order: Mothers, Murders, and Motivation: A Journey Through the Mind and Heart of a ProsecutorAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0FVMGB3TS?tag=simonsayscomBarnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mothers-murders-and-motivation-jarrett-ferentino/1148497486;jsessionid=BDDF2BE4CAAEBEBDB49BDD6625C961A7.prodny_store01-atgap01?ean=9798895654620Follow Jarrett on IG: @jarrettferentino --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most fugitives run to escape the law, but Christopher Daniel Gay ran to find his way home. Known by the nickname "Little Houdini," Gay didn't commit violent sprees or masterminded conspiracies; instead, he became a national folk hero and a law enforcement nightmare through a series of daring escapes and one of the most bizarre vehicle thefts in history. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A quiet Sunday morning in Tucson, Arizona, turned into a national nightmare when Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, failed to show up for church. By Monday morning, what began as a frantic search for a missing grandmother escalated into a full-scale criminal investigation, with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department declaring her home a "crime scene." --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the early 1970s, as the "Golden Age of Skyjacking" gripped the American skies, one man didn't just want to pull off a heist—he wanted to outdo a legend. Just months after the mysterious D.B. Cooper vanished into the Pacific Northwest wilderness, Richard Floyd McCoy Jr., a Vietnam veteran, helicopter pilot, and Sunday school teacher, decided to put his own elite training to the test. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.