True Crime Obsessed

On July 18, 2022, 29 year old Sania Kahn was gunned down in her Chicago apartment by her estranged husband. We...do not have the words for what a freaking BADASS Sania was. She was a photographer and influencer who shared with the world not just her incredible art, but also her struggles of being a first generation Pakistani-American woman trying to live up to the expectations of her parents while at the same time living our her dreams. This could have been a 49 part 274 hour long series based just on the number of friends who LINED UP to share stories of how wonderful and generous and hilarious AND TRULY  LITERALLY BRILLIANT Sania was. We have nothing to say here about the piece of S**T killer who murdered her in her prime, so you'll have to listen to the episode to hear us scream about him there. Ugh. OK, we got this, fam! Find and watch "TikTok Terror" on HuluLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit www.fromourplace.com/TCO for 10% off sitewide Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO Ladder - Go to ladder.fit/TCO to find your perfect workout plan and get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Merthe just wanted to throw herself a small "Sweet Sixteen" birthday party at her house, so she made an event on Facebook and invited her closest friends.  What could go wrong?  Well... she left her event marked "Public," and as details of the party spread, what was supposed to be a private party turned into a municipal crisis as thousands of party-goers threatened to descend on the party.  Will the festivities turn into a riot?  Will the Dutch town of Haren be overtaken by the revelers?  And will the Night Mayor and the Day Mayor of the town ever agree on how to handle the situation?!?!?!Find and watch "Trainwreck: The Real Project X" on NetflixLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Helix - Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for 27% Off Sitewide!! Goodles - You need some GOODLES mac & cheese in your life! Find Goodles at Target, Walmart, and other major grocery stores! Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Ritual - Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month at www.Ritual.com/TCO Quince - Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

FAM!  As a special bonus, we're sharing the first episode of our Patreon coverage of _The Rocky Mountain Mortician Murder_ here!  Check it out, and then find the rest of our episodes over at our Patreon page!Brothers Anthony and Charles, your friendly local neighborhood funeral directors, show up to take their friend Byron farm to take him to lunch for his birthday. But he's not there. Well, actually, he is...but he's dead, they just don't know it yet. OR DO THEY? And thus begins MAYBE THE CRAZIEST SERIES WE'VE EVER COVERED. This is a town full of secrets. But, like CRAZY secrets. Nothing and nobody is what they seem. And I know that's a cliche and we say it all the time BUT OH MY LORD THIS TIME WE REALLY MEAN IT. Buckle in, Fam, this one is WILLLLLLLD!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

TICK TOCK IT'S CULT O'CLOCK!! Are you looking for to join a secretive group that makes you give up all your worldly possessions, works you like a freaking dog for absolutely no money, doesn't let you go to the hospital when you're sick AND DYING, and encourages you to physically abuse your children in truly evil ways? WELL HAVE WE GOT THE CULT FOR YOU!! Welcome to the Twelve Tribes, a "religious group for those who hate religion!" Apparently, if you love The Grateful Dead, YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS CULT. Come get crazy with us as we LITERALLY LOSE OUR MINDS over this one! Find and watch "The Secrets of the Twelve Tribes Cult" on HuluLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. DripDrop - Doctor-developed hydration that works faster than water alone.Use promo code TCO at www.dripdrop.com for 20% off your first order! Chime - Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO Shopify - In 2026, stop waiting and start selling! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Juan Joseph was a beloved member of his community, a former high school football star who became a respected coach. The kind of guy who never started fights, but rather always stepped in to try to break them up, Juan was attempting to diffuse a heated situation outside a nightclub in Baton Rouge in the early morning of November 16, 2014, when he was was gunned down. After his killer drove off, Juan's entire community came together to find him and bring him to justice. This is a tragic and freaking HEARTWRENCHING story, Fam. Bring the tissues. Find and watch "Do It for Juan" on HuluLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Zenni Optical - Prescription glasses, sunglasses, blue light lenses, starting at under $30.  Go to www.zenni.com/podcast and use code PODCAST15 for fifteen percent off your first order! Salt and Stone - Try Salt and Stone’s discovery set to find your signature scent — Go to www.SaltandStone.com/TCO and use code TCO at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fabletics - Shop now at www.Fabletics.com/TCO to get seventy to eighty percent off everything when you sign up as a new VIP Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery... but maybe not so much in the high-stakes world of Hollywood skin care. Dawn DaLuise, the perhaps self-proclaimed skin guru to the stars, is at the top of her game running her facial spa, but when a rival aesthetician moves in down the block, the fur begins to fly. And not just from the back waxing sessions....Find and watch "The Curious Case of... The Skincare Queen and the Hitman" on HBO MaxLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: ButcherBox - ButcherBox delivers over 100 premium protein choices straight to your door! Go to www.ButcherBox.com/tco for a special offer PLUS $20 off your first box!  Ladder - Go to ladder.fit/TCO to find your perfect workout plan and get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month! Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Rula -  Connect with quality therapists and mentalhealth experts who specialize in you at www.rula.com/tco Batch - Expertly crafted hemp blends to help you relax, sleep deeper, and feel balanced day to day. Go to www.hellobatch.com/OBSESSED and use code OBSESSED for 30% off sitewide! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

This week we're among the good people of Canada, Fam, in a community who opened their hearts to two mysterious brothers who wandered into town on day, claiming to have been raised off the grid with no connection to modern society.  But somehow... they knew pop culture references...?  Their story unravels in a wild way - come along with us for the ride!Find and watch "Wild Boys: Strangers in Town" on Paramount+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!Episode Sponsors: Chime - Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO Gusto - Online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Try Gusto today at www.gusto.com/TCO, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Fam! Welcome to our first bonus episode of the year!  We have 22 Thursday episodes coming to you between now and the end of the year!  Welcome also to... the past, with our old booth and all!  We filmed this episode a few months ago - just look how young and dewy we look, and all bundled up for winter. Today's episode features a story from the show "A Killer Among Friends."  In 2010, Michele Carson and group of her girlfriends went on a trip to Las Vegas - a fun celebration between graduating college and heading off to graduate school.  But running into an old boyfriend in the city, one with a violent history, would unfortunately lead to tragedy. Find and watch "Secrets to Reveal" on Hulu or HBO MaxLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Dose - Wellness shots formulated by scientists, made for your liver. Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to www.dosedaily.co/TCO or entering TCO at checkout. Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TCO and use the code TCO to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Wayfair - Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Quince - Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

OKAY, FAM - FROM THIS MOMENT ON HE'S KNOWN AS "PHIL" AND "PHIL" ONLY!!!!  He may have presented as folksy and wise uncle, but dark shadows haunted the "Dr." Phil Show behind the avuncular front (that's my drag name!).  Manipulate desperate families?  Check!  Slut-shame naive teenagers?  Check!  Run cover for a sketchy chain of rehab centers that do more harm to their residents than help?  Check, check, check!  Find and watch "Dirty Rotten Scandals: The Dr. Phil Show" on HuluLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Ladder - Go to ladder.fit/TCO to find your perfect workout plan and get a free 7-day trial and $10 off your first month! Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit www.fromourplace.com/TCO for 10% off sitewide Goodles - You need some GOODLES mac & cheese in your life! Find Goodles at Target, Walmart, and other major grocery stores! IQ Bar - The better for you, plant protein snacks. Text TCO to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping DraftKings Casino - New players, download the DraftKings Casino app and use code TCO WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Ya know, Fam - there are lots of ways to be garbage people in this world, but preying on sick people with promises of miracle cures and cleanses has got to among the lowest.  We've covered Elizabeth Holmes, we've covered the Herbalife scam, and now here comes "Dr." Robert Young to join their scummy, scummy ranks with his cult-like health retreats and "green juices."  He's hear to make a quick buck off the sick.. and we are SICK and TIRED of it!Find and watch "The Curious Case of... Death By Detox?" on HBO MaxLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: DripDrop - Doctor-developed hydration that works faster than water alone.Use promo code TCO at www.dripdrop.com for 20% off your first order! Helix - Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for 20% Off Sitewide!! Ritual - Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month at www.Ritual.com/TCO Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Shopify - In 2026, stop waiting and start selling! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Imagine Melissa Caddick was your friend and financial adviser, unfortunately not providing you with large returns on your investments, but somehow appearing at friendly gatherings in new necklaces and expensive clothes.  It's a fishy business, and as soon as investigations start into her business practices, Melissa disappears.  And only a piece of her is ever found.Find and watch "The Missing Millionairess" on HuluLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TCO and use the code TCO to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Barefaced - Find a skincare routine you’ll actually stick to! Head to www.barefaced.com and use code TCO for 15% off at checkout plus free shipping. Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Gusto - Online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Try Gusto today at www.gusto.com/TCO, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

WAIT, THERE'S AN ORIGINAL DALI PAINTING HANGING IN RIKERS ISLAND?!?!  Well... there was, anyway.  Dali was supposed to pay a visit to the prison in 1965, but instead of showing up, gave them the hastily made painting that he called "Christ on the cross" (a good swear, as anyone familiar with Long Island mothers of a certain stripe will tell you!).  It hung in various places throughout the facility for forty years until someone on the inside was brazen enough to steal it in 2003 - AND REPLACE WITH HIS OWN HASTILY SCRAWLED PAINTING!  This one's a kooky one, Fam!Find and watch "True Crime Story: Smugshot" on AppleTVLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Fabletics - High-end activewear at a fraction of the price! Get $29 denim when you sign up as a VIP at www.Fabletics.com/TCO Wayfair - Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Momentous - Help elevate your workout results with Momentous Creatine Chews! Go to www.livemomentous.com, and use promo code TCO for up to 35% off your first order!  Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TCO and use the code TCO to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Dose - Wellness shots formulated by scientists, made for your liver. Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to www.dosedaily.co/TCO or entering TCO at checkout. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Hey Fam! Our bonus episodes are coming back in April... BUT WE COULDN'T WAIT! We wanted to share this throwback episode because IT'S WILD, but also because we talked about it in our recent episode about Andrea Yates and we thought... LET'S GIVE HER ANOTHER LISTEN! Have fun, enjoy, and whatever you do DO NOT GOOGLE THE PICTURES!!! Seinfeld mocked it. Letterman ranked it in his top ten list. And more than fifteen years later, its infamy continues. Everyone knows the McDonald's coffee case. It has been routinely cited as an example of how citizens have taken advantage of America's legal system, but is that a fair rendition of the facts? Hot Coffee reveals what really happened to Stella Liebeck, the Albuquerque woman who spilled coffee on herself and sued McDonald's, while exploring how and why the case garnered so much media attention, who funded the effort, and to what end.

In part 2, we start to understand the severity of Andrea's postpartum depression - an illness that went untreated so long that it developed into a psychosis. And even after she recovered from it the first time and she and her husband Rusty were warned that it would be worse if they had any more kids, they went ahead and had their fifth. Many questions swirl around Rusty and his insistence that they continue to reproduce. And only when Andrea's attorney is finally able to make the connection between her mental illness and her religious indoctrination is a jury able to see her crime for what it was, a perfect storm of coercion, depression, and a desperate attempt - as backwards as it sounds - to save the souls of her children. YEAH IT'S A LOT FAM. PLEASE COME HOLD OUR HANDS AND SCREAM WITH US.Find and watch "The Cult Behind the Killer" on HBO MaxLOOKING 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!Episode Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Shopify - In 2026, stop waiting and start selling! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit www.fromourplace.com/TCO for 10% off sitewide WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

On June 20, 2001, 36-year-old Andrea Yates did the unthinkable when she drowned her five children in the bathtub of her family home. For decades, that was all anyone knew. We called her crazy, evil, unforgivable. We couldn't imagine how it could have happened. But the backstory is horrifying and centers around the "teachings" of a radical street preacher, who psychologically tortured and tormented his followers into believing they and their children were unsavable and doomed to spend eternity in hell. Parents had until "the age of accountability" - only twelve years old - to save their kids from eternal torment and damnation. We hate this guy, fam. And as you come to understand the power he had over Andrea, you start to understand the why behind her actions.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, as a special bonus for all Patreon members! Find and watch "The Cult Behind the Killer" on HBO MaxLOOKING 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!All Patreon members can also join us for the next Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 13!Episode Sponsors: ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO Helix - Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for 27% Off Sitewide!! IQ Bar - The better for you, plant protein snacks. Text TCO to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Ritual - Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month at www.Ritual.com/TCO WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

In March 2013, thirty-year-old Joanne Dennehy went on a violent ten-day rampage in the UK - murdering three men and severely wounding two others in vicious and random attacks. She had a driver and a hostage - YES, A HOSTAGE - as witnesses. She received a "whole life sentence" for her crimes, being only the fifth woman in the history of the country to receive such a punishment. So WHAT ON EARTH drove her to commit these crimes? And what explains her extremely bizarre behavior once she was arrested? We're....not really sure. But we're gonna scream our way through this one, and we'd love for you to join us.Find and watch "Manhunt: Joanne Dennehy" on Amazon PrimeWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!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!All Patreon members can also join us for the next Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 13!Episode Sponsors: Stamps.com - Print postage on demand and get up to 90% off carrier rates like FedEx, UPS, and USPS!  Go to www.stamps.com and use code tco to get sixty days risk-free!  DripDrop - Doctor-developed hydration that works faster than water alone.Use promo code TCO at www.dripdrop.com for 20% off your first order! Quince - Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! DraftKings Casino - New players, download the DraftKings Casino app and use code TCO.  Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

On February 3, 2003, cops were called to the home - OH EXCUSE ME, I MEANT TO SAY SUUUUUUPER TACKY CASTLE. YES CASTLE - of music producer and "legend" Phil Spector. Spector claimed that a woman had come into his home and then killed herself in his foyer. If that sounds insane, it's because it is and it is DEFINITELY not what happened. The woman's name was Lana Clarkson AND SHE WAS FREAKING AWESOME. Of course the trial was a circus. SPECTOR WORE WIGS FOR DAYS. Oh and Alan Jackson from the Karen Read case is back and has some crazy shit to say. JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE OFFICE, FAM!Find and watch "Hunting Phil Spector (from Homicide: Los Angeles)" on NetflixWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!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!All Patreon members can also join us for the next Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 13!Episode Sponsors: Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Fabletics - High-end activewear at a fraction of the price! Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP at www.Fabletics.com/TCO Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit www.fromourplace.com/TCO for 10% off sitewide Chime - Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

FAM! We are so excited to share episode 1 of our coverage of Death in Apartment 603 with you! ALL 4 EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND AD FREE ON PATREON!When Ellen Greenberg met Sam Goldberg, they seemed like a perfect match. For three years, they seemed totally in love. They get engaged, move in together, and planning their wedding. Then one snowy January night, Sam goes to the gym in their building, and comes back to find their apartment door locked. After breaking down the door, he finds Ellen dead on the floor of their kitchen. The cops immediately rule the death a suicide without any investigation. The medical examiner changes suicide to homicide after examining the body but then quickly changes it back to suicide despite the fact that Ellen was STABBED IN THE BACK. What is going on here? WE HAVE A MILLION QUESTIONS...COME SCREAM ABOUT IT ALL WITH US!Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

In the early morning hours of June 5, 2002, a man appeared in 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart's bedroom at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. He put a knife to her neck, told her if she screamed he would kill her, and marched her out of the house and into the woods. The only witness was Elizabeth's 9 year old sister Mary Katherine. For the first time, both of them are telling their complete stories. From Elizabeth's harrowing nine months with her captors to Mary Katherine's traumatizing experience in isolation trying to remember all the details of that terrifying night, we're gonna unpack AND SCREAM ABOUT IT ALL. Join us for this tough but inspiring journey. Ugh. OK, here we go! Find and watch "Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart" on NetflixWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!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!All Patreon members can also join us for the next Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 13!Episode Sponsors: Shopify - In 2026, stop waiting and start selling! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Momentous - Help elevate your workout results with Momentous Creatine Chews! Go to www.livemomentous.com, and use promo code TCO for up to 35% off your first order!  Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

As we always used to say IT'S NEVER THE SATANIC CULT IN THE WOODS--THEY DON'T EXIST! But try telling to Michelle Smith and Dr. Lawrence Pizder, whose book Michelle Remembers was published in 1980 and IS STILL RUINING LIVES TO THIS DAY! The book was based on years of "therapy sessions" in which Michelle was regressed to her childhood and allegedly uncovered memories of horrendous abuse and torture at the hands of a Satanic Cult. Evidence in the documentary suggests that this likely... didn't happen. BUT SO BEGAN THE ERA OF SATANIC PANIC ANYWAY! There's... a lot to unpack here fam. Join us, won't you? Find and watch "Satan Wants You" on Amazon PrimeWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!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!All Patreon members can also join us for the next Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 13!Episode Sponsors: IQ Bar - The better for you, plant protein snacks. Text TCO to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping Remi - Protect your smile with Remi’s custom-fit nightguard. Go to www.shopremi.com/TCO to get up to 50% off your nightguard! ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO Ritual - Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month at www.Ritual.com/TCO Helix - Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for 27% Off Sitewide!! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!