The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Beginning in the late 1970s, Ruth Finley was terrorized by a mysterious stalker known as 'The Poet'. At that time, Wichita, Kansas, was on the hunt to find another monster: the BTK serial killer. Over time, Ruth's encounters with The Poet grew more violent, leading investigators to ask a chilling question: was Ruth yet another victim on BTK's list, or did Wichita have another serial predator on the loose? Associate Professor of English at Baruch College, CUNY, Corey Mead discusses the many twists and turns in the case, as well as the shocking conclusion, as detailed in his new book, The Pursued. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Italian authorities say a man posed as his deceased mother to keep collecting her pension, leading police to discover her mummified body hidden in their home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New Hampshire cold case has been solved nearly 50 years later, revealing that a flawed FBI report allowed the prime suspect in a young mother’s murder to walk free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily revisits her discussion with Rick Alan Ross, the Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute, about the structure and psychology of notorious cults. Rick unpacks the many tactics cults use to recruit, manipulate, and control members, and discusses how impacted individuals can be deprogrammed. He later revisits notable cases from his years of experience. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Authorities are searching for longtime Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner, who vanished just as police issued 10 warrants accusing him of child pornography and soliciting a minor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily revisits her conversation with author and documentary producer India Oxenberg about how she was drawn into, and ultimately escaped, the NIXVM cult. For seven years, India endured abuse, manipulation, and isolation under the coercive control of NXIVM's leader, Keith Raniere. She reflects on how she ultimately found the courage to break free and head toward a path of healing. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for instigating a carjacking in Mexico that led to the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend, whose bodies were later found in a remote well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. authorities have charged former Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned international drug kingpin Ryan Wedding with ordering the murder of a key witness set to testify against him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Walshe, a Massachusetts man headed to trial for the murder and dismemberment of his wife, Ana, has pleaded guilty to two of the three charges he faces. Walshe admitted to misleading police officers and unlawful conveyance of a human body. He continues to deny the first-degree murder charge against him. The trial is scheduled to begin on December 1st. FOX News Contributor and criminal defense attorney Joshua Ritter shares his expert legal analysis and explains what listeners can expect to see in the upcoming trial. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murdering legendary Laney College football coach and “Last Chance U” figure John Beam in what police say was a targeted shooting driven by a dangerous fixation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2003, four people mysteriously disappeared. Their paths never crossed, but they were all connected in one monster's web of darkness, deception, and lies. That monster's name was Scott Kimball. For years, Kimball led a double life. By day, he was a paid FBI informant. But by night, he was a cold-blooded serial killer. Retired FBI Special Agent Jonny Grusing provides firsthand insights into his high-stakes investigation into one of Colorado's most chilling serial killer cases, as detailed in his book, The Devil I Knew. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Montana man with white supremacist ties has been convicted of killing a fellow camper in a brutal attack first believed to be a bear mauling, after DNA evidence on a beer can exposed him as the murderer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

High-tech DNA testing has finally identified the man believed to have raped and murdered 34-year-old Margaret Anselmo in a  Spokane, Washington alley in 1997, solving a cold case that had stumped investigators for nearly three decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms are becoming a seemingly common part of everyday life in the digital age. Though these AI tools can be useful, they can also be exploited for criminal purposes. Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research at SANS Institute Rob T. Lee explains how ChatGPT can be used as a new form in evidence, and how it can help to prosecute criminals. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Advanced DNA testing has solved two cold cases on Long Island, linking a career criminal who died 12 years ago to the 1990s murder and rape of two elderly psychiatric patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices