True Crimecast

On today's bonus episode, John spoke with retired officer, Gary Linnemeyer about traffic stops. Numerous videos online depict citizens refusing to give police their identification cards, refusing to cooperate until the officer explains the reason for the stop, or simply refusing to do anything the officer says until their supervisor shows up. What is the law in these situations? Today's episode will answer those questions and more!  --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Vallejo, California resident Renia Lewis, 28, went missing, the search led police to a home where her remains were hidden in a secretly accessed attic. The episode details the investigation, the multiple visits to the home, and the swift arrest of Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, who later confessed to the murder. The case focuses on the shocking method of concealment and the ongoing mystery surrounding the motive. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Serving a life sentence for murder in Iowa, prisoner Benjamin Schreiber claimed his term was fulfilled after his heart briefly stopped during a 2015 medical crisis. This episode details Schreiber's bizarre legal argument that his momentary clinical "death" counted as serving the rest of his natural life. We explore the court's rejection of this claim, affirming that since he was revived and is legally alive, his life sentence remains in effect. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode exposes the shocking downfall of Jared Fogle, the former face of Subway. Known for his dramatic weight loss, Fogle was arrested in 2015 on federal charges related to child pornography and illicit sexual conduct with minors. The story details the years-long FBI investigation, the use of an undercover informant, and the role of his friend and charity director. It concludes with Fogle's conviction and his sentence of 15 years and 8 months, detailing the betrayal that shattered his public persona. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anna Sonoda, LCSW is a graduate of Emory University, where she double-majored in Anthropology and French Studies, and earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2006. She became a licensed clinical social worker in 2009.With a career spanning counseling convicted sexual offenders, working in residential mental health, leading anger management and domestic violence programs, and supporting individuals with dual diagnoses, Anna brings rare, front-line expertise into the realities of predatory behavior.As both a clinician and a mother, she recognized a profound gap: society reacts to child sexual abuse after the fact but rarely teaches families how to stop it before it begins. This realization inspired her groundbreaking work, Duck Duck Groom: Understanding How a Child Becomes a Target (2022), a first-of-its-kind resource equipping parents and professionals to detect grooming before abuse occurs.Buy Duck Duck Groom here!  --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode explores the bizarre case of William Tager, the man who fatally shot a stagehand outside the NBC studios in 1994. The true crime story is infamous for Tager's confession to also being the attacker who assaulted CBS anchor Dan Rather in 1986, repeatedly asking: "Kenneth, what is the frequency?" We detail Tager's mental delusions—including his claims of being a time traveler—and his subsequent conviction, examining how his violent acts connected two major media incidents and became a lasting cultural phenomenon. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1999 our favorite albums were nearly $20, which is a lot of money if you're in high school and have no job. However, a software company called Napster came to our rescue. With this software, we had all of the world's music available at just the click of a mouse (and 4,728 minutes of wait time.). Over 60 million users of this service enjoyed unlimited downloads of our favorite artists. But one day, the music died. What happened?This episode is fully available for all supporters of True Crimecast on Patreon. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A massive, brazen smash-and-grab heist at Heller Jewelers in San Ramon, California, shocked the Bay Area. This episode details the daylight robbery where two dozen masked, armed thieves stormed the store. The suspects were temporarily trapped when the security doors locked, forcing them to shoot their way out. We explore the minute-long coordinated attack, the ensuing police chase tracked by drones and aerial surveillance, and the arrests of seven suspects. The case highlights a disturbing organized retail theft trend, where large rings use overwhelming force to target high-value goods. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We explore the bizarre 2009 "Balloon Boy" hoax, where parents Richard and Mayumi Heene staged a national panic by claiming their six-year-old son, Falcon, was trapped in a runaway homemade flying saucer. This episode details the chaotic search, the moment Falcon was found, the on-air slip that exposed the stunt as a desperate bid for a reality show, and the felony charges and restitution that followed. We also cover the controversial 2020 pardon and hear from Falcon today, who still grapples with the fallout of the infamous media circus. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2007 murder of Danny Harris, a veteran and father, inside his Memphis apartment, was a case that quickly went cold. This episode features host Stephanie Tinsley of the podcast Everything They Missed, who has spent the past year re-investigating the case. It starts with a name—a suspect quickly dismissed—and then leads to a tangled web of overlooked evidence: a mysterious truck, a missing checkbook, and crucial fingerprints that never led to an arrest. Join us as we explore the vital clues that were missed, the voices that went unheard, and the truth behind Danny Harris's brutal murder.Follow Stephanie on social @thestephanietinsley!Download Everything They Missed!Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-they-missed/id1834984809Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1EXFy1oeWh8kxwoqkGYRpl --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A school groundskeeper turned administrator becomes the center of an ethics scandal when he (allegedly) illegally trades in 11 lawnmowers belonging to Akron Public Schools. After obtaining seven of the machines at a "friends and family" rate, he then (allegedly) tried to sell five of them on Facebook Marketplace for a significant profit.  --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tobey Maguire's rise to Hollywood fame is well known, but his family's past holds a darker secret. This episode of True Crimecast explores the 1993 bank robbery committed by Tobey's father, Vincent Maguire, in Reseda, California. The episode details the confirmed facts of the crime and conviction, which Tobey himself has acknowledged, while also dispelling common online rumors.  --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rafael Miguel, a former Brazilian child star, and his girlfriend, Isabela (Matias) Tibcherani, fell victim to Isabela's abusive and possessive father, Paulo. The story details Isabela's terrifying home life and the secret love she shared with Rafael. When Rafael and his parents went to Isabela's home to talk, Paulo was waiting for them...but not to talk. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee, the investigative team behind the Murder Sheet podcast and a series of bombshell reports on the Delphi case, have put forth the only definitive account of the entire investigation. Shadow of the Bridge: The Delphi Murders and the Dark Side of the American Heartland goes deeper and offers more detail than what was shared on the popular Murder Sheet podcast, answering many of the questions that have haunted so many since the deaths of Libby and Abby. Most importantly, in working closely with the German and Williams families, Cain and Greenlee tell the stories of who these two warm, bright, and promising girls were to all who cared for them. With rigorous research and captivating prose, Shadow of the Bridge is a powerful narrative of a complicated, twisting story of tragedy and a community's determination to see justice.Follow Murder Sheet!Web: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/Facebook: facebook.com/MSheetPodcastInstagram: @murdersheetPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetX/Twitter: @murdersheetYouTube: @themurdersheetGet your book signed and meet Áine and Kevin: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsBuy the book!Bookshop.org Link:https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Simon & Schuster Link:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Audible Link for Audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Shadow-of-the-Bridge-Audiobook/B0F8KSNW7YBarnes and Noble Link for Audiobook:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/shadow-of-the-bridge-kevin-greenlee/1147419487 --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join us as we revisit one of the most shocking scandals in college sports history: the 1984-85 Tulane University basketball point-shaving scandal. The episode breaks down the criminal and institutional events that led to the program's demise, including the arrests of several players on charges of sports bribery and conspiracy. It explores the allegations that players accepted money to manipulate game outcomes, the internal NCAA violations uncovered by the university, and the unprecedented decision by Tulane to disband its men's basketball program. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.