True Crimecast

On July 25, 2025, three Knoxville Fire Department responders mistakenly pronounced a woman dead at a home. Minutes later, the death investigator arrived, noticed signs of life, and intervened by administering Narcan and providing first aid, successfully reviving the individual. How did this happen? And how could it be prevented in the future? --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.

The episode details the bizarre "Mrs. Doubtfire scam" in Borgo Virgilio, Italy, where a 56-year-old former nurse allegedly impersonated his deceased mother, Graziella Dall’Oglio, for approximately three years to collect her survivor’s pension payments (totaling around €53,000, or US $60,000). --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.

The disappearance of 21-year-old Jason Landry in December 2020 remains an unsolved mystery. While driving home to Houston from Texas State University, Jason vanished after his car was found wrecked in Luling, Texas. The scene was highly unusual: his vehicle was crashed, but his clothes were found neatly stripped and dropped along the road nearby, along with his backpack and phone.The Office of the Attorney General continues to encourage anyone with credible information to contact the Missing Persons unit at texasattorneygeneral.gov/coldcasetips. --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.

Imagine taking a peaceful walk along the Chesapeake Bay. You can hear the waves crashing nearby, birds whistling above you as you catch a glimpse of something that catches your eye ahead of you. As you get closer, you see an abandoned suitcase on the shore. You unzip it slowly, hoping to find something valuable or perhaps even bundles of cash, but to your surprise and horror, what you find isn't something. No, what you find is someone. And that someone was Bill McGuire. Who put Bill in this suitcase? --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 2014, 24-year-old Anthony Stallard was fined by a UK court for pretending to be a ghost in Kingston Cemetery, shouting "woooooo" and acting erratically. He pleaded guilty to using abusive behavior likely to cause distress, which is apparently a law in the UK. --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.

Former GOP staffer Natalie Greene was charged after allegedly staging a politically motivated hoax on July 23, 2025, in New Jersey. Greene was found zip-tied with political slurs written on her body and cuts she claimed came from an ambush. Investigators found the wounds were possibly self-inflicted scarification performed by a paid artist, leading to charges of conspiracy and making false statements to federal law enforcement. --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.

NFL player Rae Carruth was accused of conspiring to murder his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams, to avoid child support payments. The critical evidence used in the trial included Cherica's 911 call and handwritten notes, which was met with objections due to Carruth not being able to question his accuser. Would this be a landmark case for the rights of the accused? And, as always, would justice be served? --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.

Plains Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, is reeling from an unsettling case of grave desecration after remains belonging to two individuals were stolen from crypts in a mausoleum at Good Shepherd Memorial Park between November 1 and November 6, 2025. Authorities are treating the incident as a burglary and desecration. But the mystery remains...who did it? --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 1997, a man named "Clay" called the Howard Stern Show and calmly confessed to murdering 12 women. He claimed his victims were sex workers. Despite the chilling detail and the hosts' belief the confession was genuine, "Clay" was never publicly identified or arrested, leaving the shocking call—which recently went viral—as an unsolved mystery of a potential serial killer who admitted his crimes on live radio. --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 April 12, 2016, 16-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished after a day of erratic behavior caught on camera. Surveillance showed her withdrawing money, sending cryptic texts, and inquiring about a bus ticket to Regina before she disappeared from a restaurant. Authorities suspect she either ran away or fell victim to human trafficking or an online predator, but will we ever find out the truth? --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.

Pasco County, Florida, resident Craig Vogt, 61, was arrested and charged with aggravated animal cruelty after he killed, cooked, and ate a couple of...peacocks. The bizarre act stemmed from a long-running feud with a neighbor who fed the birds. Vogt confessed to officers, admitting he decapitated the two peacocks and consumed them "to prove a point" to his neighbor for ignoring his demands. Prosecutors allege the deliberate, prolonged cruelty was meant to inflict emotional harm on the neighbor.  --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.

The episode covers the decades-old, now-closed cold case of the 1962 rape and murder of nine-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty inside St. Mark’s Roman Catholic Church in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania. Carol Ann was attacked and strangled in the choir loft after stopping to pray. The case remained unsolved for over 60 years.  --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 May 2004, 53-year-old Al Kite was found brutally tortured and murdered in his Colorado home after meeting a potential tenant. The killer meticulously planned the murder, abandoning Al's truck and cleaning the scene with bleach. Investigators believe the motive was the "thrill" of the kill, with experts linking the unusual hog-tying and torture methods to practices like falaka. The case remains cold, but DNA evidence suggests they may be able to identify the true identity of the killer, "Robert Cooper." --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.

We sat down with Sergeant (Ret.) Bert "Maverick" Gonzalez to discuss his compelling new book, The Real Greatest Show on Earth. After dedicating 37 years to the Miami-Dade Police Department, serving in roles from narcotics to crime scene investigations and training over 25,000 officers, Gonzalez offers an unprecedented look behind the badge.Gonzalez pulls no punches, describing his book as the "nitty-gritty reality" of police work, far removed from TV sensationalism or murder mysteries. The Real Greatest Show on Earth explores the full spectrum of a cop's career:The Terror and Tragedy: He reveals the nightmares and haunting experiences officers face daily, seeing things "no one should ever see."The Humor and Humanity: Gonzalez also shares the rare, humorous, and deeply human moments on the street—those times when officers are genuinely thanked or encounter situations "no genius of a comedic mind could ever imagine."Discover the world through the eyes of a Bronze Medal of Valor recipient and highly respected national police instructor, who shows the "good, the bad, and the ugly" of life under the "circus tent" of law enforcement.Interested in hearing more about Sgt. Gonzalez's remarkable career and his perspective on policing, politics, and life? You can buy his book now, or find him on his podcast, Sgt. Maverick – The Podcast.Website: https://www.sgtmaverick.comBook: https://www.amazon.com/Real-Greatest-Show-Earth/dp/B0CMFYRD4B --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 13-year-old girl's suicide led to a major lawsuit against Roblox and Discord, alleging the platforms contributed to her death by failing to control exploitative and self-harm content. The suit claims the platforms, including "depression rooms" on Roblox, created a dangerous online environment for vulnerable minors, forcing a confrontation over tech company accountability versus child safety. --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 John and Jamie's hometown, candy has been tainted by needles found after trick or treating last week. Was this the act of an evil monster, some families desperate for attention, or just a major misunderstanding? --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.

Explore the perplexing death of successful 33-year-old tech CEO Erin Valenti. In October 2019, after a business retreat, Valenti began speaking erratically about "the Matrix," missed her flight, and was found deceased days later in her rental car near the San Jose Airport. With no signs of foul play or substance abuse, the medical examiner ruled the cause of death as "sudden death in the setting of an acute manic episode." --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.

America certainly has no shortage of conspiracies. The moon landing, JFK and MLK makes us question what we really know. Today, another conspiracy will be the topic of discussion. Did John Wilkes Booth manage to escape justice and live out his life in peace? Did his body travel the country as a sideshow exhibit? Did you know Jamie shares the same initials as this traitor?To hear the rest of this episode, and many other exclusive episodes, visit patreon.com to sign up!  --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.

Franklin Township Police Sergeant Kevin Bollaro was charged with second-degree official misconduct for allegedly ignoring multiple August 2025 911 calls reporting an active double murder. Instead of responding, investigators proved through GPS data that Bollaro was conducting personal errands (ATM, dinner) and sleeping in a cemetery while on duty. Seriously...what the heck? --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 14-year-old boy in Greater Manchester, England, known as "John," became the first person in British legal history to be convicted of inciting his own murder. Feeling isolated, John created six fake online personas to manipulate an older friend, "Mark," into stabbing him, convincing Mark it was a "mission" for the British Secret Service. The episode details the intricate digital deception that led to the 2003 stabbing and John's subsequent conviction, highlighting the disturbing legal and psychological consequences of self-destructive behavior in the digital age. --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.