For ten years, a fire bug terrorized Southern California, burning down businesses in broad daylight. Four people had died. Then a manuscript for a novel leads investigators to the last person they would have ever suspected. Host Kary Antholis goes on a journey to figure out where fiction meets reality. Stream Smoke, the new series inspired by Firebug, starring Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett. Available now on Apple TV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 1991, federal investigators arrest an arsonist in Los Angeles. In his home, they find a manuscript for a novel about a firebug burning down California. Is the book a work of fiction, or the confessions of a prolific arsonist turned murderer? Host Kary Antholis investigates to figure out where fiction meets reality. Stream Smoke, the new series inspired by Firebug, starring Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett. Available now on Apple TV+. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
She survived the attack. Then came the decades of silence. When 21-year-old Nicole is assaulted by a masked man in her home, she’s determined to help catch him--but police doubt her. As legendary detective Paul Holes reopens the case, a shocking clue is uncovered and a chilling pattern emerges. What began as one woman’s search for justice turns into a race to unmask a real-life bogeyman. Listen to Hunting the Bogeyman, the latest gripping story from The Binge, streaming now. Subscribers to The Binge can listen to all episodes right now, completely ad-free. Search for Hunting the Bogeyman wherever you get your podcasts to start listening today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Grim Reaper
gotta subscribe to listen to the rest? KMA!!
Carlos Barron
The "Firebug" podcast is an absolute gem for anyone fascinated by the world of arson investigation and the minds of those who set fires deliberately. The host skillfully navigates through gripping narratives and interviews with experts, providing deep insights into the motives, methodologies, and psychology behind arson cases. The storytelling is not only captivating but also educative, shedding light on the challenges faced by investigators and the advancements in forensic science. https://www.biztobiz.org/queens/professional-services/deli-paper-pros Each episode leaves listeners on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next installment. The level of detail and research put into each episode is commendable, making "Firebug" a must-listen for true crime enthusiasts and those interested in the intricate world of fire investigation. https://www.whatsyourhours.com/new-york/queens/professional-services/deli-paper-pros
No Name
Joseph Wambaugh wrote a wonderful book on this called Fire Lover in 2002.
coffeebutler l
I love this podcast
Elizabeth Crane
WONDERFUL podcast and great story telling!!! One of my all time favorites!! Thanks for all you do!!