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Feb. 19, 2025

"MOMFLUENCER" EXPOSED: THE RUBY FRANKE & JODI HILDEBRANDT CASE

This week, we’re covering the disturbing case of Ruby Franke, the "momfluencer" behind the successful YouTube channel 8 Passengers , and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt. Once known for showcasing her family's lives onl...

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Feb. 12, 2025

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AMY LYNN BRADLEY

This week, we discuss the case of Amy Lynn Bradley, a vibrant 23-year-old woman who vanished without a trace while on a family cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas in March 1998. Despite extensive searches...

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Feb. 5, 2025

THE MURDER OF UNITED HEALTHCARE CEO BRIAN THOMPSON

This week, we discuss the shocking murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was fatally shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in December 2024. Thompson, a prominent leader in the health care indust...

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Jan. 29, 2025

THE MURDER TRIALS OF LYLE AND ERIK MENENDEZ

In this episode, we explore the infamous case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who were accused of murdering their affluent parents, José and Kitty Menendez, in their Beverly Hills residence in August 1989 after years of alleged se...

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Jan. 27, 2025

BONUS EPISODE: ROMANCE SCAM VICTIM SUZANA THAYER

** In this bonus episode, we are releasing one from the Patreon vault. Originally released on February 23, 2024 for our paid members only, you can now listen to this episode for FREE!** Suzana Thayer is a grandmother living i...

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Jan. 22, 2025

EXPLORING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC (PART 3): OUR TAKEAWAYS AND INSIGHTS

In this third and final part of our deep-dive into the opioid epidemic, we reflect on the invaluable insights gained from our guests in Parts 1 and 2. We delve into the complexities of the opioid crisis, sharing our own …

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Jan. 15, 2025

EXPLORING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC (PART 2): GROWING UP IN THE SHADOW OF A…

In part two of our three-part deep-dive on the opioid epidemic, we sit down with Dusty, whose personal journey provides a raw and powerful perspective on the crisis. Dusty shares his experience of growing up with a mother str...

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Jan. 8, 2025

EXPLORING THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC (PART 1): OUR CONVERSATION WITH FORMER …

Welcome back to Crime Family! To kick off our sixth season, we're exploring the opioid crisis in a three-part deep dive. In the first part, we sit down with former DEA special agent Brian Townsend to uncover the major factors...

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Nov. 20, 2024

SEASON SIX UPDATES

Welcome back to Crime Family! We are excited to (almost) be back with a brand new season of the show. In this sneak peak, we talk about what to expect from the new season as well as important and exciting …

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June 5, 2024

REFLECTING ON 100 EPISODES: A RETROSPECTIVE

Can you believe that we've done 100 episodes of the show already!? We can hardly believe it ourselves and in this special bonus episode, we talk candidly as we reflect on the past 100 episodes and three years of CRIME …

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May 22, 2024

WHO IS REX HEUERMANN?: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 4)

It's the final episode of the season and also the conclusion to our Long Island Serial Killer case coverage! In this episode, we focus on the arrest of the case's prime suspect Rex Heuermann in July 2023 after years of …

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May 15, 2024

CORRUPTION DISRUPTION: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 3)

Part three of our Long Island Serial Killer coverage goes into (sadly) familiar territory as we discuss the corruption within the police departments supposed to be responsible for solving this case. With the serial murders go...

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May 8, 2024

SIX MORE BODIES: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 2)

In part 2 of our Long Island Serial Killer coverage, we delve deeper into the discovery of six more bodies near the Gilgo Beach dumping grounds, including two with a connection to a 1997 cold case. This development adds a …

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May 1, 2024

THE DUMPING GROUNDS: THE LONG ISLAND SERIAL KILLER CASE (PART 1)

Our final true-crime deep dive of the season focuses on the Long Island Serial Killer, which all begins with the disappearance of 23-year-old Shannan Gilbert on May 1, 2010. The night took a chilling turn when a 911 call capt...

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April 24, 2024

MANIPULATIONS & EXONERATIONS: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART …

In the fourth and final part of our Meredith Kercher murder case coverage, we dive deeper into the manipulation both of and by the media to portray Amanda Knox as the ultimate villain in Meredith's murder and the implications...

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April 17, 2024

TRIALS & RE-TRIALS: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART 3)

In part 3 of our coverage of the Meredith Kercher murder case, we delve into the complex legal landscape surrounding the investigation. We explore the various trials and legal proceedings that occurred over many years- from t...

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April 10, 2024

ARRESTS & FALSE CONFESSIONS: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART 2)

In part two of our Meredith Kercher murder case coverage, we focus on the arrests of key players in the case and a false confession that played a pivotal role in the investigation and trial. The interrogation of Amanda Knox,...

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April 3, 2024

A MURDER IN PERUGIA: THE MEREDITH KERCHER MURDER CASE (PART 1)

Our next true crime deep-dive is on the tragic case of Meredith Kercher, a British exchange student whose life was cut short in Perugia, Italy. Meredith was found brutally murdered in the house she shared with other students ...

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March 27, 2024

CASE UN-CLOSED: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 4)

In the final part of our Laci Peterson murder case deep dive, we discuss the new bombshell revelation that The Innocence Project has taken on the case, offering to review the evidence and potentially assist in Scott Peterson'...

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March 20, 2024

A HUSBAND ON TRIAL: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 3)

In part three of our coverage of Laci Peterson's murder, we delve into the trial of her husband, Scott Peterson. The high-profile trial was a high-stakes legal battle that hinged on forensic evidence, witness testimonies, and...

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March 13, 2024

TUNNEL VISION: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 2)

In the second part of our Laci Peterson murder case deep dive, we explore how the police investigation into Laci's disappearance quickly focused on her husband, Scott. As details emerged about Scott's behavior leading up to a...

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March 6, 2024

A CHRISTMAS EVE VANISHING: THE LACI PETERSON MURDER CASE (PART 1)

In the first part of our next true crime deep dive, we delve into the case of Laci Peterson, a pregnant woman who vanished without a trace on Christmas Eve in 2002. As the search for Laci intensifies, her husband, …

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Feb. 28, 2024

HAS JUSTICE BEEN SERVED?: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 4)

In the conclusion of our deep dive into the Caylee Anthony case, we examine the long-awaited verdict. After a trial that captured the nation's attention, the jury delivers its decision on the fate of Casey Anthony. We explore...

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Feb. 21, 2024

A MOTHER ON TRIAL: THE CAYLEE ANTHONY CASE (PART 3)

In the third part of our Caylee Anthony murder case coverage, we delve into the courtroom proceedings and the trial that captivated the world. With a focus on the defense's strategy and both side's conflicting and contradicto...

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