Sirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with brothers Brian and Cameron Santana, co-authors of A Murder on Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina’s Most Notorious Cold Case. We talk about the brutal, unsolved 1973 murder of Virginia Marie Olson, a 19-year-old college student whose body was discovered near the campus of UNC-Asheville.Over 50 years, the case would haunt three generations of investigators and the entire Asheville community, marked by dead ends, disturbing parallels, and whispers of notorious suspects. Brian, a veteran cop, and Cameron, a college professor, teamed up to tell this story with a rare blend of insider insight and narrative depth.Get the book here: https://amzn.to/4l06pYtListen to Santana True Crime wherever you get your podcasts.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker and composer Dan Brown Jr., the creator of the true crime documentary Girl Forgotten: What Happened to Brianna Wells? and founder of Crime Sonics.On December 29, 2014, 17-year-old Brianna Wells was found murdered and abandoned in a South Phoenix alley. Nearly a decade later, her case remains unsolved and largely forgotten—until now.Dan shares the emotional and investigative journey behind Girl Forgotten, a film four years in the making that follows grassroots advocate Gina as she digs into Brianna’s story, uncovers disturbing truths, and exposes failures within the system. From police missteps to media silence, this documentary challenges how we treat missing and murdered girls—especially when their stories are inconvenient.We talk about the filmmaking process, the importance of storytelling through music, the emotional toll true crime creation can take, and how original music—including the haunting theme “Raise Cain”—brings Brianna’s voice back to the forefront.Follow the film at www.girlforgottenfilm.com.Learn more about Dan and the music of Crime Sonics at www.crimesonics.com.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

Remastered and featuring updated content, Raven reconnects with Holly Archer to discuss the heartbreaking cold case of Britney Tiger Gomez from Ada, Oklahoma. Originally recorded in 2020, the episode now includes new developments that came to light in 2023, leading to an arrest, though not the kind anyone had hoped for.The MMIW crisis refers to the staggering and disproportionate number of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals who go missing or are murdered across the United States and Canada, often with little to no media coverage or resolution. Systemic failures, jurisdictional gaps, and historical trauma have left families searching for answers and justice. In Oklahoma—home to many tribal nations—the crisis is especially urgent, and cases like Britney Tiger’s shine a light on just how much work still needs to be done.Anyone with tips on Britney's case can leave an anonymous tip with the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or leave us a tip on our website's homepage. You can always reach out via email as well.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

🎙In this episode (out now), Raven sits down in the studio with retired Tulsa Homicide Sergeant Mike Huff, one of the most respected voices in cold case investigations, with guest co-hosts Tiff and Jess from Curious Cousins OK Podcast. With almost 40 years in law enforcement—and three decades in the Homicide Unit—Huff shares his insights on one of Oklahoma’s most notorious murder cases—the infamous Roger Wheeler / Whitey Bulger investigation—from his new book Killing My Father: The Inside Story of The Biggest FBI Corruption Scandal In History, which he wrote with Roger's son, David Wheeler, and historian Laurence J. Yadon.👤 Guest InfoFacebook Page for IACCIGet Killing My Father on Amazon.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!Curious Cousins OK PodcastFind Curious Cousins OK Podcast on all major podcast platforms.

On July 16, 1978, one of Oklahoma’s most haunting mass murders unfolded just before midnight at the Sirloin Stockade restaurant in Oklahoma City. Located near SW 74th and Pennsylvania Avenue, the family steakhouse became the site of unimaginable horror when three armed intruders forced six teenage and adult employees into the walk-in freezer during closing hours, where they were gunned down.Five of the employees died on the spot. A sixth died en route to the hospital. The victims included: David Lindsey (17), David Salsman (16), Anthony Tew (17), Terri Horst (15), Louis Zacarias (43), Isaac Freeman (56)Oklahoma City was stunned. And just weeks before, another family—Melvin and Linda Lorenz and their 12-year-old son—had also been killed on the highway, just south of town. Police would eventually connect the two scenes.Join me as I discuss these cases around the 47th anniversary of the killings.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

This remastered episode of Sirens revisits the chilling case of William Boudrie, murdered by his ex-wife, Judie Hansen. The crime went unsolved for three decades—hidden in plain sight—until Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Gary Perkinson stepped in and changed everything.The episode features remastered audio from our original release, along with personal phone conversations I had with Gary while writing Allegedly: True Crime from Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, where this case is also featured.Gary, who wrote the foreword and afterword of Allegedly, takes us through his investigation and the work it took to finally bring Judie to justice.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

In this gripping episode, I sit down with journalist and author Tony Adame, the mind behind Chase the Devil: Murder and Obsession on Florida’s Gulf Coast and the award-winning podcast The Sheriff: Murder, Lies & Revenge in Okaloosa County.We dive into the real-life case that inspired his debut true crime book—a haunting story of manipulation, obsession, and murder set against the backdrop of coastal Florida. The story of Tonya Ethridge McKinley.Tony shares what it was like to research such an emotionally complex story, how living on the Gulf Coast gave him a unique perspective, and what it takes to turn a criminal case into a compelling long-form narrative.We also explore the psychological themes at play and how Tony’s background in journalism and podcasting shaped his voice as an author.Find Chase the Devil anywhere books are sold or at:Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-MillionFind Tony Adame's podcast, The Sheriff: Murder, Lies & Revenge in Okaloosa County, on all major podcast platforms.Listen on Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Watch Tony on Cold Case Files (Intro with interview from Tony's sister, Renee) S2 E16: The Clock Strikes Murder. Find Cold Case Files on Hulu, A&E, or most streaming platforms.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:SOS Short AdGet Sins of the South at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

I was honored to go on a live radio broadcast show recently called The Opperman Report with host Ed Opperman. We had a great discussion about my true crime books, Allegedly and Sins of the South, and also this podcast! Listen in here or go find his podcast today!Find my books and the companion episodes to them here: https://linktr.ee/RavenRollins Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

A quick conversation with experts on strangulation - how easy it is, the stats of domestic violence, and the long-lasting effects it can have. Strangulation Experts include: Deb Campbell, SANE Nurse; Carrie White, Esquire.Medical Experts include: Rick Rollins, Critical Care Paramedic; a quick PSA from Dr. Sarah Hull from YouTube. If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic violence, please seek help at:National Domestic Violence Hotline, 800-799-7233 or text "BEGIN" to 88788. Find the website here.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:SOS Short AdGet Sins of the South at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely speak with author and psychotherapist Sagit Schwartz about her new thriller book, Since She's Been Gone. We had a great conversation that also included topics such as: eating disorders, mental health, book trigger warnings and disclaimers, grief, and even went off topic a bit about the romance genre.Find Since She's Been Gone anywhere you get your books or on the Zon here: https://amzn.to/483gFuiFind Sagit here: https://sagitschwartz.com, https://www.instagram.com/sagitschwartz/Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

Today, Raven speaks with David McCloskey, a former CIA Analyst and author of "The Seventh Floor. " We discuss some myths surrounding the CIA - are polygraphs junk science? What actually is a CIA Agent? Is there burnout in the CIA?- as well as writing and his books.Get "The Seventh Floor" at https://amzn.to/480SzAj David's Facebook page David's Website Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:SOS Short AdGet Sins of the South at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely speak with author Kathy Reichs about her latest Temperance Brennan book, Fire and Bones.Get it wherever you get your books or here: https://amzn.to/3MP4XtvAdvocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:I Crit You Not: RPG PodcastListen to I Crit You Not: An RPG Podcast wherever you stream your podcasts or visit www.icrityounot.com.

In the sultry haze of summer, when shadows stretch long and secrets simmer, we embark on a gripping journey into the heart of true crime. Our ensemble of remarkable true-crime podcasters has assembled—a collective of voices determined to unravel mysteries, chase justice, and ignite the cold embers of forgotten cases.True crime isn’t just about facts; it’s about resilience. Families, investigators, and ordinary citizens refuse to let darkness prevail. Their determination fuels our narrative—a beacon against the night.Picture crimes unfolding against a backdrop of scorching asphalt and sun-drenched streets. Tempers flare, alibis melt, and the mercury rises. These are the stories that sizzle—the ones that demand answers even when the air itself shimmers with tension.Ghostly echoes of the past linger in the shadows. We’ll breathe life into forgotten victims, reexamining evidence, chasing leads, and daring to ask questions long buried. Perhaps you’ll be the missing piece—the spark that reignites justice’s flame. Welcome to Hot Pursuit.In episode 2 you’ll hear from the following podcasters (in order); if you enjoy listening, please check out their podcasts by clicking their link below:The Dark Oak PodcastKey to the CaseTrue Crime CreepersVintage Homicide Excuse Me, That’s IllegalBeyond the RainbowMurder and MimosasCoffee and Cases Method and Madness Podcast

In the sultry haze of summer, when shadows stretch long and secrets simmer, we embark on a gripping journey into the heart of true crime. Our ensemble of remarkable true-crime podcasters has assembled—a collective of voices determined to unravel mysteries, chase justice, and ignite the cold embers of forgotten cases.True crime isn’t just about facts; it’s about resilience. Families, investigators, and ordinary citizens refuse to let darkness prevail. Their determination fuels our narrative—a beacon against the night.Picture crimes unfolding against a backdrop of scorching asphalt and sun-drenched streets. Tempers flare, alibis melt, and the mercury rises. These are the stories that sizzle—the ones that demand answers even when the air itself shimmers with tension.Ghostly echoes of the past linger in the shadows. We’ll breathe life into forgotten victims, reexamining evidence, chasing leads, and daring to ask questions long buried. Perhaps you’ll be the missing piece—the spark that reignites justice’s flame. Welcome to Hot Pursuit.In episode 1 you’ll hear from the following podcasts (in order); if you enjoy listening, please check out their podcasts by clicking their link below:Fresh HellThe Trail Went ColdSuffer the Little ChildrenMusic City 911 Already GoneSirens | A Southern True Crime Podcast or Www.thesirenspodcast.comEverything Scary Private DicksMentioned in this episode:SOS Short AdGet Sins of the South at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

This week, Raven speaks with fellow author J. C. Fuller, whose popularity sprouted from The Rockfish Island Mystery series, a murder mystery who-dun-it book series. J. C. can be found making cute videos on TikTok or you can find the series Facebook page and follow for the newest release details and updates at https://www.facebook.com/Blackbearalibi.Black Bear Alibi (Book 1) Philip Russell, a U.S. Park Ranger on a remote Pacific Northwest island, stumbles upon a dead woman in the forest. The local sheriff, Lane, arrives to investigate. Loyal to the islanders, Philip clashes with Lane, who trusts no one. As they dig deeper, they uncover hidden secrets among their neighbors. The killer may be closer than they think.The Push (Book 2) Once again, death has found its way to Rockfish Island’s National Park, this time in the form of a terrible climbing accident. When Sheriff Lane discovers the victim has ties to an accidental drowning the summer before, she becomes suspicious the two deaths are linked and not accidents at all. Recruiting Park Ranger Phillip Russell into her investigation, the two begin looking into the past...False Findings (Book 3) In book three of the series, dark deeds, intended to remain hidden beneath the cold waters bordering the island, have surfaced, shocking the small community and casting a dark shadow over its residents...Within The Pines (Book 4) A well-kept secret from the average tourist, Rockfish Island is the chosen destination for an all-inclusive corporate getaway with a fun-filled weekend of glamping and horseback riding planned, each guest expecting a good time despite mounting tensions and ladder-climbing aspirations. When a shot rings out in the early morning, the celebratory atmosphere dissolves, and Sheriff Lane, with Ranger Philip Russell in tow, must discern if the corresponding death is an accident, a matter of opportunity, or a murder for hire.Find JC Fuller https://linktr.ee/J.C.FULLERAUTHORAdvocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:Get Allegedly Today!Find Allegedly at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

We have a feed drop for you from another true crime podcast, Unforbidden Truth, which interviews convicted killers. Before we introduce you, Raven discusses the case of Juli Busken from Oklahoma, which is the subject of this Unforbidden Truth Episode.Busken, a 21-year-old ballerina from Benton, Arkansas, had just finished her final semester at the University of Oklahoma when she was abducted from her apartment in Norman on December 20, 1996. Her body was found near Lake Stanley Draper that evening. Authorities said she had been bound, sexually assaulted, and shot in the back of the head.The state of Oklahoma executed Anthony Sanchez on Thursday, September 21, at 10:19 a.m.In this short interview with Unforbidden Truth, Sanchez proclaims his innocence, discussing his trial and his innocence shortly before his execution. Www.unforbiddentruth.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unforbiddentruthSources: https://pastebin.com/upGTbg6i Mentioned in this episode:I Crit You Not: RPG PodcastListen to I Crit You Not: An RPG Podcast wherever you stream your podcasts or visit www.icrityounot.com.

Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely had a great conversation with Greg Overacker, the long-time family private investigator of the Brianna Maitland case, and now the author of the book about her, The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries.This guy never gives up!The Forward was written by Bruce Maitland, Brianna’s Father, who also founded and is the president of the nonprofit Private Investigations for the Missing, which seeks to, at no cost, fill the need for private investigation by providing families with qualified, expert investigators to work on their loved one's case. You can find them at https://investigationsforthemissing.org/.Lou Berry, a former Chief of Police and the Case Manager for PI for the Missing, wrote the Afterword. Find this book only at the publisher's website: https://books.bloatedtoe.com/the-hunt-for-brianna-maitland/ or through Greg himself.5-Star read by a 5-star man!Mentioned in this episode:SOS Short AdGet Sins of the South at your favorite online retailer or library app today!

Raven and guest co-host Professor Mandy McNeely interview Michelle Tooker, true crime podcast researcher and author of True Crime Trivia. We even play a couple of rounds of trivia from her newest book, True Crime Trivia 3, out now!Books: True Crime Trivia 1: https://mybook.to/truecrimetrivia 2: https://mybook.to/truecrimetrivia2 3: https://mybook.to/truecrimetrivia3Social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimetriviaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimetriviaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/true.crime.triviaWebsite: Sign up for Michelle's VIP reader group to receive occasional emails about promotions and new books. Plus, receive a free chapter of True Crime Trivia and a trivia scorecard sheet: https://beguilemedia.com/become-a-vipAdvocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:I Crit You Not: RPG PodcastListen to I Crit You Not: An RPG Podcast wherever you stream your podcasts or visit www.icrityounot.com.

Have you been following the man who went viral on TikTok when a large influencer saw him at a grocery store with his book? Well, that's Shawn M. Warner, and his book Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons Pierce Manor, along with him, has moved into the Best Seller category! Join Raven as she speaks with him about the viral video, writing, and his books!Find him at www.shawnwarner.com and on TikTok at @shawnwwrites.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:I Crit You Not: RPG PodcastListen to I Crit You Not: An RPG Podcast wherever you stream your podcasts or visit www.icrityounot.com.

The second part of this collaboration will introduce you to several other amazing new true-crime podcasts that will quickly become your newest true-crime binges as we enter 2024 because, let’s face it, we know that’s exactly what you needed! With tons of episodes each, investigative curiosity, and a focus on advocacy, these podcasts will live up to the theme of our collaboration (“New Year, New Binge”) because you’ll soon find yourself falling in love with the podcasters included in these episodes. So, sit back, grab your detective caps, and let’s jump back in!Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts are listed below in the order in which you will be introduced to them:Twisted Travel and True Crime https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcastExcuse Me, That’s Illegal www.linktr.ee/excusemethatsillegal.podA Nefarious Nightmare www.linktr.ee/anefariousnightmarepodcastThe Trail Went Cold https://www.trailwentcold.comCoffee and Cases Podcast https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases True Crime Creepers https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepersThis collaboration was produced and hosted by Coffee & Cases Podcast / Fresh Hell Podcast aside from individual submissions of pre-produced podcast segments from each podcast.Advocacy. Investigation. Education. Storytelling.If you appreciate what I do, here are a few ways to support Sirens and help true crime stories reach more ears:Rate, review, and share my podcast!Find Raven's books at www.RavenRollins.com Follow Sirens on Social Media https://my.link.gallery/thesirenspodcast 🎬 Binge your next obsession on Paramount+ — Try it FREE with our link! https://paramountplus.qflm.net/c/3437665/2089315/3065 Mentioned in this episode:I Crit You Not: RPG PodcastListen to I Crit You Not: An RPG Podcast wherever you stream your podcasts or visit www.icrityounot.com.