True Crime Obsessed

The true crime / comedy podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE. We recap your favorite true crime documentaries with humor, sass, and heart. FROM VULTURE: "It’s not wrong to laugh when you’re listening to a true-crime podcast. Or at least I hope it isn’t, because if almost crashing my car while listening to True Crime Obsessed is wrong, I don’t want to be right." Hear our take on "Abducted in Plain Sight," "The Ted Bundy Tapes,"Dirty John: The Dirty Truth" and so many more.

402: Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes (From 48 Hours)

On March 1, 2019, an uber-successful young businesswoman named Andreen McDonald was reported missing by her family and friends. The disappearance didn't make any sense. She had a thriving business, a loving husband, and a young daughter. But as the case unfolds, everyone around her quickly realizes Andreen had been keeping secrets and that her "loving husband" was anything but that. FAM! OUR MERCH STORE IS NOW LIVE FOR EVEYRONE! YOU KNOW YOU WANT A "DON'T BE GARBAGE" BLANKET! OR A "GILLIAN'S LAW" LONG SLEEVE T! GO CHECK OUT ALL THE HOLIDAY SELLECTIOINS HERE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! 

11-21
59:09

401: Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare

Gird your loins for one of the most elaborate and sophisticated--AND TRULY SHOCKING--scams you'll ever hear. Kirat, a successful marketing executive and radio personality, is contacted online by a man named Bobby--he's a friend of friends. Slowly a friendship develops and then a romantic relationship. But nothing is as it seems. And it will take nearly nine years for this story to reach it's jaw dropping conclusion. FAM! OUR MERCH STORE IS NOW LIVE FOR EVEYRONE! YOU KNOW YOU WANT A "DON'T BE GARBAGE" BLANKET! OR A "GILLIAN'S LAW" LONG SLEEVE T! GO CHECK OUT ALL THE HOLIDAY SELLECTIOINS HERE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! 

11-19
01:16:42

Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies, & Scandal (from Patreon)

GIRD YOUR LOINS FAM, BECAUSE HOLY MOLY DO WE HAVE SH*T TO SAY! In the early 2000s some man had what he thought was a great idea: to create a website for people who want to have affairs, but not leave their spouses. And guess what--the website was a huge hit...until it started ruining lives. All three episodes are available right now and ad free on our Patreon. That's where you'll also find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! JOIN HERE!

11-17
56:42

400: Jailbreak: Love on the Run

In April 2022 a lovestruck prison guard and a murder suspect fled and Alabama jail together. This is the unbelievable true story of their run from the law. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

11-12
01:24:42

399: Dateline: The Final Curtain

In May 2010, a young woman named Julie Kibuishi is found murdered inside her friend Sam Elizer's apartment. And Sam is nowhere to be found. At the same time, their neighbors Dan and Rachel are starring in the LOCAL COMMUNITY THEATER PRODUCTION OF "NINE". That's all we can tell you here in the description because THIS STORY IS BANANAS AND YOU JUST NEED TO DIVE IN. Like...WHAT? LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

11-07
01:12:10

398: Netflix's The Menendez Brothers

On the evening of August20, 1989, brothers Lyle and Eric Menendez, 21 and 18 respectively, entered the Beverly Hills home where they lived with their parents, and "shotgunned" them to death. The world would decide they were after their father's money. But evidence would show that it was decades of physical and sexual abuse that led to the murders. 30 years after their murder convictions., the world takes another look at their case, and the questioned is raised: Is it time for the men to be released from prison? LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

11-05
01:30:12

397: Into The Fire: The Lost Daughter Part 2

In the wake of a surprising arrest, Cathy inches closer to uncovering what happened to her daughter. And guess what...SHE FREAKING SOLVES IT. Cathy is our hero HEAR OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH CATHY RIGHT NOW LIVE ON PATREON! She breaks some news, talks of other potential victims of Dennis Bowman, and LIGHTS US UP with her passion, love, and energy. You do not want to miss this! Listen Here! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

10-29
01:01:22

396: Secrets of the Lake (From 20/20)

As environmental crises cause a Las Vegas reservoir to recede, a trail of bodies from decades past is revealed. FAM!! Do you want to WATCH this episode instead of just listening to it? For the first time ever, we have a FULLY PRODUCED VIDEO VERSION of this episode, available for purchase on Patreon! CHECK IT OUT HERE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

10-24
59:00

395: Into The Fire: The Lost Daughter Part 1

In 1974, Cathy Terkanian gave her 8 month old daughter up for adoption. She didn't want to, but her mother convinced her that the baby would go to a "great family" who could "give her everything." But Cathy would find out decades later that that her daughter had gone missing as a teen and had been gone for 21 years. And so begins Cathy's journey to finding out what happened to the baby she gave up in the hopes that she'd have a better life. Fam! We'll have Part 2 of our coverage here in the regular feed next week, but if you don't want to wait, it's also available right now, early and ad-free, for all Patreon members! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

10-22
01:07:26

394: Worst Ex Ever Ep 1: Dating The Devil

Relationships veer off course all the time, but some take a dark and destructive turn. In this week's episode, Justine's frantic call to a friend leads to a shocking discovery and a statewide manhunt for Ben, a recent partner with a monstrous dating history.  LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

10-15
01:13:09

393: Affluenza (From "Smug Shot: True Crime Story")

A wealthy Texas teen has a deadly drunk driving accident. His lawyers claim he suffers from affluenza, and it works. No jail time. Then, caught violating his probation, he flees to Mexico. But there is more to this story than just the headlines. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

10-10
01:11:32

392: American Murder: Laci Peterson Part 2

When the bodies of Laci and Conner Peterson wash up in the San Francisco Bay - very near where Scott had been on the day Laci went missing - Scott Peterson is finally arrested. And when his girlfriend, Amber Frey, testifies in his murder trial, the entire case is turned on its head. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

10-01
01:06:48

391: Florida Man Murders: Murder in the Keys

Young newlyweds Michael and Susan “Missy” MacIvor were living the dream in the Florida Keys with a baby on the way. But the Florida Man strikes in paradise, when under the cover of a storm, the MacIvors become victims of a triple homicide. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Plus - it's the final week for the Fall TCO Merch Store!  Grab your swag here!

09-26
49:09

390: American Murder: Laci Peterson Part 1

On the evening of December 24, 2002, Scott Peterson returned home from a day of fishing. His pregnant wife, Laci, was not home - her car and purse were there, but no trace of Laci herself. Scott doesn't panic. He eats some pizza, does some laundry, takes a shower, and only after all this does he call Laci's mom to tell her that "Laci is missing." Quickly, Scott is the prime suspect in the disappearance of his wife. FAM! PART 2 OF OUR COVERAGE OF "AMERICAN MURDER: LACI PETERSON" IS AVAILABLE EARLY AND AD FREE FOR ALL PATREON TIERS FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Plus - it's the final week for the Fall TCO Merch Store!  Grab your swag here!

09-24
01:35:29

The Jinx Part 2 Episode 1: Why Are You Still Here?

THE JINX IS BAAAAAAAACK! As new evidence is revealed, Bob Durst is arrested for the murder of Susan Berman and we all get a front row seat to watch this SERIAL KILLER taken down. And don't worry, within, like, the first 10 minutes we get our first "OK, BYE BYE!" FAM!! Get our coverage of all 6 episodes of season 2 (and all TWELVE episodes of the whole series) RIGHT NOW by signing up for our Patreon. And when you do, you'll AUTOMATICALLY get over 400 full ad-free bonus episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! JOIN HERE!

09-19
52:37

389: The TikTok Star Murders

Popular TikTok creator Ali Abulaban and his beautiful wife Ana seem like they have it all, but behind the picture-perfect life portrayed online is a relationship filled with domestic violence that falls apart when the abuse takes a deadly turn. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

09-17
01:04:19

388: Murder at the Met (from "New York Homicide")

On July 23, 1980, thirty-year-old Helen Mintiks, a world-class musician, was on a break during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. When the show resumed, Helen didn't return to her position in the orchestra.  Her body was found twelve hours later in an air shaft, having been thrown from the roof of the opera house.  Instantly, the NYPD and Helen's loved ones sprang into action to find out what had happened. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! The TCO Merch Store is open for a limited time only!  Grab your swag here!

09-12
59:45

387: Body In The Basement: Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries (Season 4 Ep 2)

Amanda Antoni and her husband Lee spend a weekend apart for the first time in their relationship. They're texting constantly. And then, on a call, Amanda's phone goes out in the middle of the call. Lee can't get in touch with her for nearly 48 hours. Then, when he returns home, he finds her body in the basement. There's blood everywhere. She's been dead for at least 30 hours. So what happened? Was it murder, or a tragic accident? The TCO Merch Store is open!  Grab your swag here! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

09-10
01:05:01

386: How To Rob A Bank

Picture it: Seattle in the early 1990s. GRUNGE! FANCY COFFEE! AND ONE OF THE MOST PROLIFICE BANK ROBBERS OF OUR TIME! That's right, they called him Hollywood, and over the course of 4 years, he robbed 19 banks taking home over $2 Million in the process. In this FANATSTIC new documentary from the people who brought us CLASS ACTION PARK, we learn the wild true story behind the man and his crimes. And it's one of best told stories we've ever covered, from two of our favorite directors, Seth Porgess and Stephen Robert Morse! FAM!! CHECK OUT OUR INTERVIEW WITH SETH PORGESS, CO-DIRECTOR OF "HOW TO ROB A BANK" AND CLASS ACTION PARK"! In this interview, we get all of our questions answered AND Gillian and Seth nerd out over "Point Break". You really don't want to miss it! Go Here to check it out! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

09-03
01:10:05

385: Broken Harts: The Hart Family Murder

On March 26, 2018, a family van carrying a white lesbian couple, Jennifer and Sara Hart,  and their six adopted Black children drove off a cliff and into the ocean in Mendocino, California. As authorities try to piece together what happened, they realize the family is internet famous. And as the story of the family's final months come together, a tale of abuse, neglect, and racism comes into focus, culminating in almost unimaginable horror. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

08-27
01:18:03

Raïssa Simone

Awesome podcast! Will you do the documentary 'I Just Killed My Dad'?

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Brandy E

That girl is twisted!

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True Crime Obsessed is such a unique mix—combining humor with true crime isn’t easy, but they pull it off perfectly! It’s definitely a must-listen for fans of the genre https://www.campaigncooperative.com/.

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Brandy E

Laci could have just talked about making meringue. He knew she watched Martha Stewart.

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Maja Roje

love true crime podcasts, but this is too hysterical, loud, they scream all the time. almost got anxiety attack after 10 min of listening.

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