Best Deep Reporting Journalism Pod Podcasts (2025)

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Villisca: The Axe Murders That Still Haunt America 35:51

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Unveil the chilling truth behind one of America’s most horrifying unsolved mysteries — the Villisca Axe Murders. This true crime story dives deep into the 1912 axe killings of eight people, including six children, exposing a haunting blend of corruption, conspiracy, and systemic failure. Through immersive storytelling and in-depth crime investigati…

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Cleveland Torso Murders: Unveiling the Dark History & Unsolved Mysteries 49:13

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Delve into the chilling Cleveland Torso Murders, one of America's most notorious unsolved crimes. In this gripping episode, we unveil the mysterious and dark history surrounding the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run—a sinister figure linked to the decapitated and dismembered remains of numerous victims found during the 1930s in a city rife with despair.…

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Boulder Firebomb Attack: Unmasking Hate Crime and Corruption 38:53

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On June 1, 2025, a hate-fueled firebombing ripped through a peaceful march in Boulder, Colorado. Sixteen people were injured in an attack that quickly went viral — but what unfolded behind the scenes is even more disturbing. In this true crime investigative podcast, journalist Natalie Reyes uncovers the chilling truth: the attack was part of a pred…

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True Crime Unveiled: The Antoine Massey Escape and Dark Corruption 40:23

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Dive into the chilling depths of true crime with "True Crime Unveiled: The Antoine Massey Escape and Dark Corruption." This investigative podcast follows a dedicated female journalist as she reveals a disturbing cover-up within the criminal justice system surrounding Antoine Massey's mysterious escape from a New Orleans jail. As he navigates a web …

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True Crime Tactics: Shadows of Justice Unveiling Manipulation & Murder 35:43

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Dive into a chilling true crime investigation in "Shadows of Justice," as veteran journalist Rachel Vega uncovers the brutal story of a son who coldly executed his parents, calling it a 'righteous kill.' This gripping podcast reveals the dark psychology behind Nicholas Kirchner-Prola’s actions, exploring themes of manipulation, deceit, and control …

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Shadows of Justice: The George Floyd Case 38:29

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Shadows of Justice: The George Floyd Case is a groundbreaking, chaptered true crime investigative audiobook that peels back the layers of one of the most pivotal cases in American history. Told through the voice of a veteran male journalist, this series unveils the corruption, conspiracy, and institutional injustice surrounding George Floyd’s murde…

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SHADOWS OF JUSTICE: The Kevin Ware Jr. Case — Murder, Manipulation, and the Silencing of Taylor Pomaski 36:03

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SHADOWS OF JUSTICE: The Kevin Ware Jr. Case — Murder, Manipulation, and the Silencing of Taylor Pomaski is a chilling true crime documentary hosted by veteran journalist Gideon Ross. This immersive investigative storytelling podcast peels back the layers of conspiracy, corruption, and emotional abuse that surrounded the disappearance of Taylor Poma…

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Shadows of Justice: The Caylee Anthony Case — What Was Buried Beneath the Lies 43:05

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Shadows of Justice: The Caylee Anthony Case — What Was Buried Beneath the Lies is a haunting true crime podcast that goes beyond headlines to unveil a world of corruption, scandal, and unsolved mystery. Told through raw storytelling and investigative journalism, this cinematic series follows the 10-chapter descent into one of America’s most controv…

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Shadows of Justice: The Bloody Truth — Who Else Killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman 57:15

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Shadows of Justice: The Bloody Truth is a cinematic, 12-part true crime series that reopens the O.J. Simpson case — not to replay scandal and courtroom theatrics, but to expose the dark history, corruption, and chilling conspiracy buried beneath one of America's most famous trials. Told through the voice of investigative journalist Jackson Reed, th…

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Shadows of Justice: The Whitehead Twins and the Murder of Their Mother 46:37

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A bathtub full of blood. Twin teenage daughters with matching alibis. And a mother who warned everyone she wouldn’t survive the week. In this gripping, investigative true crime audiobook, a female journalist reopens the case of Jarmecca “Nikki” Whitehead—a Georgia mother brutally murdered in 2010, allegedly by her own daughters, Jasmiyah and Tasmiy…

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Shadows of Justice: The Copycat Manifesto 30:38

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From the voice behind the viral podcast “Shadows of Justice: The Travis Decker Manhunt” comes a chilling new chapter in true crime storytelling — where the journalist becomes the hunted. A copycat killer, known only as Sonata Echo, is unveiling a deeper conspiracy that targets the very voices behind today's true crime boom. When investigative journ…

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Shadows of Justice: Devil in the Ozarks - The Grant Hardin Story 14:13

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Dive into the harrowing true crime story of Grant Hardin, a former police chief turned convicted murderer and rapist, who escaped from an Arkansas prison in 2025. Explore the depths of his crimes, the intricacies of his escape, and the extensive manhunt that followed. This podcast unravels the layers of deception, the failures of the justice system…

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Shadows of Justice: The Dana Chandler Conviction 34:27

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What happens when the pursuit of justice becomes a performance? Shadows of Justice: The Dana Chandler Conviction is a gripping, emotionally immersive true crime audiobook documentary told from the first-person perspective of a veteran journalist who spent over 20 years covering one of Kansas’s most controversial murder cases. In 2002, Mike Sisco an…

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Shadows of Justice: The Travis Decker Manhunt 28:09

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Shadows of Justice: The Travis Decker Manhunt is a chilling new entry in the world of true crime storytelling, where corruption, conspiracy, and murder collide behind the polished gates of suburban America. When three young girls are found brutally murdered in a quiet Washington home, suspicion quickly turns to their missing father, Travis Decker. …

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TRUE CRIME: NO CHILD’S BLOOD 36:55

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NO CHILD’S BLOOD is a haunting first-person true crime story that pulls back the curtain on a world of corruption, conspiracy, and dark history. Told from the perspective of a female assassin, this emotionally immersive crime investigation unfolds across eight chilling chapters as she reveals her work for powerful politicians, cartels, and billiona…

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TRUE CRIME: The Secret Lives of America’s Most Notorious Killers 31:39

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TRUE CRIME meets conspiracy in this immersive first-person thriller, narrated by retired FBI profiler Daniel Whitmore. As a veteran of crime investigation and forensic profiling, Whitmore uncovers a disturbing pattern—multiple murderers operating in secret, yet bound by a hidden code of silence, symmetry, and surgical staging. These killers aren’t …

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TRUE CRIME: Secrets Behind a Gruesome Crime That Went Viral 31:17

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TRUE CRIME: Secrets Behind a Gruesome Crime That Went Viral What if the most disturbing true crime story you ever heard… was about you? This six-part crime investigation thriller pulls you into a shocking world where a viral murder video unravels a dark history of corruption, conspiracy, and forensic evidence buried deep in an elite system of contr…

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The Crime That Convinced Me to Trust No One 26:39

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Before the sirens. Before the headlines. Before the system erased him—he was just a piano teacher. Now, he’s the only living witness to a criminal empire disguised as a music school and masked by charitable lies. The Crime That Convinced Me to Trust No One is a gripping, first-person true crime audiobook that pulls listeners into the heart of a mur…

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Behind Closed Doors: The Most Shocking Family Crimes 27:20

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What if the perfect family photo was hiding a crime scene? Behind Closed Doors is a spine-chilling, first-person true crime audiobook that peels back the polished surface of elite family life to reveal a world of murder tales, conspiracy, and corruption. Told through the haunting voice of a survivor, this emotionally immersive narrative unravels a …

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Chilling Details of the Long Island Serial Killer's Victims 43:20

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“She screamed for help. No one came. And the killer kept going.” Chilling Details of the Long Island Serial Killer's Victims is a six-part, emotionally immersive true crime audio series that grips you by the throat and never lets go. Told through the raw first-person perspective of an investigative journalist, this haunting journey peels back the d…

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Exposing the Fake Vow Heartbreak & Drama in This Romance Audiobook 37:07

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Exposing the Fake Vow: Heartbreak and Drama in This Romance Audiobook” is a raw, emotionally immersive true crime story told from the heart of a woman who thought she found love — only to uncover a chilling web of corruption, conspiracy, and emotional manipulation. What begins as a dreamy fairytale between two booklovers descends into a harrowing c…

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The Unfolding Story of Jack and the Shocking Arrest of Huong 30:21

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When truth is buried beneath red tape, only the bold dare to dig. The Unfolding Story of Jack and the Shocking Arrest of Huong is a gripping, six-part true crime thriller that pulls you into the shadows of global financial corruption. Jack Nguyen, a rising tech entrepreneur, seemed untouchable—until his mysterious investor, Huong, vanished right be…

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Chilling Discoveries: The Abandoned Places of Infamous Crimes 21:26

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Step into the shadows of forgotten places where silence screams—and secrets refuse to die. In this gripping first-person true crime audiobook, Chilling Discoveries: The Abandoned Places of Infamous Crimes, Marcus Ellery—a haunted urban explorer turned whistleblower—relives the terrifying path that led him from curiosity to conspiracy. With raw, emo…

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Unlocking the Secrets of The Fictional Faces of Evil 33:59

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What if your favorite true crime villains weren’t fictional at all? In this emotionally raw, mind-bending podcast thriller, a fearless female investigative podcaster uncovers a chilling conspiracy: a secret global syndicate laundering real-world financial crimes, cover-ups, and even murder through bestselling novels, viral podcasts, and hit streami…

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A Suspenseful Twist: Analyzing A Kiss Gone Bad 36:34

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In A Suspenseful Twist: Analyzing A Kiss Gone Bad, former criminal defense attorney Dean Halloway is thrust into a high-stakes true crime thriller when a late-night encounter with a powerful prosecutor ends in bloodshed. What the media paints as a scandalous tabloid affair quickly unravels into a dark web of murder tales, financial corruption, and …

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Exploring Unsolved Cases That Leave You Speechless 36:34

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Exploring Unsolved Cases That Leave You Speechless is a raw, first-person true crime thriller that tears through layers of red tape, financial corruption, and conspiracy. Told through the haunting voice of investigative journalist Jade Whitlock, this cinematic audiobook dives into murder tales masked as suicides, nonprofits turned fraud fronts, and…

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The Body in the Snow: A Shadows of Justice Case Unveiled 24:09

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“The Body in the Snow: A Shadows of Justice Case Unveiled” is a true crime thriller told in the raw, emotionally intimate voice of Alyssa Grant—the woman accused of murdering her boyfriend, a respected Boston police officer, during a brutal blizzard. What appears to be a tragic accident soon unravels into a tangled web of murder tales, dark history…

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True Crime | Shadows of Justice | The Killer Who Fan-Girled Dahmer | Audiobook 27:53

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Delve into a chilling true crime psychological thriller that unravels the dark intersections of obsession, corruption, and justice. In this five-part investigative series, Lily Marston—a bookstagram influencer turned reluctant sleuth—receives a disturbing DM after posting about the Jeffrey Dahmer Netflix series. This message propels her into a clan…

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True Crime | Shadows of Justice EP5 | Justice Isn’t a Stream It’s a Reckoning | Audiobook 5:47

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In this gripping conclusion to our true crime saga, investigative journalist Lily Marston confronts the sinister cult behind the "Justice Tales." As they prepare to livestream her execution, Lily turns the tables, exposing a web of corruption, conspiracy, and murder. Through leaked forensic evidence, offshore account disclosures, and revelations of…

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True Crime | Shadows of Justice EP4 | The Netflix Cult | Audiobook 6:22

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In this gripping episode, investigative journalist Lily Marston delves into a chilling true crime narrative that blurs the lines between reality and digital fanaticism. What begins as a probe into a solitary predator spirals into the revelation of a clandestine online cult—followers of the enigmatic "Brother Witness." These zealots, captivated by d…

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True Crime | Shadows of Justice EP3 | Bureaucracy is a Killer’s Best Friend Audiobook 6:08

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In this gripping installment of our true crime series, investigative journalist Lily Marston delves into a labyrinth of offshore transactions, live-streamed atrocities, and a clandestine network of serial killer sympathizers. As she uncovers chilling connections and mounting forensic evidence, Lily confronts a justice system ensnared in red tape an…

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True Crime | Shadows of Justice EP2 | Fan Girl or F**king Predator | Audiobook 6:42

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When Lily Marston receives a cryptic message that disrupts her life, she embarks on a perilous journey into the depths of true crime and dark history. Her investigation uncovers a clandestine network where serial killer obsession intertwines with encrypted platforms and artful financial scams. Inside a hidden Discord server, she discovers a disturb…

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True Crime | Shadows of Justice EP1 | The Bookstagram Post That Broke Me Audiobook 6:51

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“The Bookstagram Post That Broke Me” Lily Marston thought she was just another voice in the crowded world of true crime commentary. But when a seemingly innocent social media post about a controversial Netflix series goes live, her digital world fractures into something far darker. An anonymous message arrives—followed by a video that reveals intim…

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Yellow Iris: A Deep Dive into Agatha Christie’s Unforgettable Crime Story Audiobook 21:35

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Step into the shadows of a candlelit dining room, where elegance conceals obsession and memory serves as a witness to murder. Yellow Iris: A Psychological Murder Mystery reimagines Agatha Christie's haunting short story through the immersive lens of Hercule Poirot himself. Told in gripping first-person narration, this five-chapter psychological thr…

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America's Deadliest Serial Killer Exposed | A Chilling True Crime Dive | AudioBook 19:56

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Delve into the harrowing true crime story of Samuel Little, the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. This emotionally immersive, five-chapter true crime audiobook unfolds from the raw, first-person perspective of the lead FBI investigator who unraveled Little's decades-long killing spree. Through chilling interviews, eerie sketches, and a r…

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Mansion Hanging Mystery | Untold True Crime Secrets| Audiobook 32:55

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In July 2011, Rebecca Zahau was discovered hanging, bound, and nude from a balcony at her billionaire boyfriend’s Coronado mansion. Authorities ruled it a suicide, but the bizarre crime scene—including a cryptic message scrawled in red—sparked widespread speculation of foul play. This 5-part true crime audiobook delves deep into the chilling detail…

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The Freezer Death Conspiracy | Unraveling a Mysterious Death | Audiobook 35:44

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In September 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins attended a party at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. Within 24 hours, her body was discovered inside a walk-in freezer. Authorities ruled her death an accident, but the perplexing gaps in security footage, delayed hotel response, and official silence ignited a storm of conspiracy theories …

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Murder on Instagram Live | The Bianca Files: A True Crime Investigation | Audiobook 28:32

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Dive deep into a harrowing true crime tale that shook the digital world. This episode unravels the tragic murder of 17-year-old social media influencer Bianca Devins, whose life was brutally taken by a close acquaintance after a concert night spiraled into violence. The crime's aftermath was further amplified when the perpetrator shared graphic ima…

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The Cliff Crash Murder-Suicide | Audiobook 42:40

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On March 26, 2018, a picturesque coastal highway in Mendocino County, California, became the setting of an unimaginable tragedy. An SUV carrying Jennifer and Sarah Hart and their six adopted children plunged 100 feet off a cliff, shattering their carefully curated image of the ideal American family. Initially presumed an accident, investigators qui…

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The House of Horrors: A True Crime Survivor’s Story | Audiobook 33:00

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In January 2018, the world was stunned when a 17-year-old girl escaped her Perris, California home and exposed a nightmare no one saw coming. Inside the walls of a quiet suburban house, thirteen siblings were being tortured, starved, and shackled by their own parents. “The House of Horrors” is a gripping five-chapter true crime audiobook told from …

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Kidnapped Teen Hero | Audiobook 30:27

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Kidnapped Teen Hero is a gripping, five-part true crime audiobook that takes you inside the raw, intimate story of Jayme Closs — a 13-year-old girl kidnapped after the brutal murder of her parents and held captive for 88 days in a remote cabin. Told from Jayme’s first-person perspective, this emotional journey is not just about surviving unthinkabl…

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A Killer Caught By His Victim’s Fitbit | Audiobook 31:11

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A Killer Caught by His Victim’s Fitbit is a gripping, emotionally raw true crime audiobook that unearths one of the most haunting murders in modern digital history. When 20-year-old college student Mollie Tibbetts vanished during a summer jog in small-town Iowa, the nation held its breath. But this wasn’t just another missing persons case—because M…

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Justice 26 Years In The Making | Audiobook 35:24

2M ago35:24

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Justice 26 Years in the Making: The Kristin Smart Story is a powerful, emotionally raw five-part true crime audiobook that uncovers the haunting disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart—who vanished in 1996 after a college party and was never seen again. Told in a gripping first-person narrative, this immersive audio experience brings listen…

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Mother’s Day Mystery – Solved | Audiobook 31:44

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“Mother’s Day Mystery – Solved” is a chilling, emotionally raw 5-part true crime audiobook told from the first-person perspective of the man once accused of murdering his wife. On Mother’s Day 2020, Suzanne Morphew vanished during a routine bike ride in the Colorado Rockies. Her helmet was found tossed off a hill. Her bike was staged. And her husba…

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Little Girl Lost in Tennessee | Audiobook 31:30

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“Little Girl Lost in Tennessee” is a haunting 5-part true crime audiobook told in raw, first-person narration by a journalist who returns to her Appalachian hometown—only to unravel a mystery that never left. When five-year-old Summer Wells vanished without a trace from her family’s rural property in June 2021, the case ignited a media storm, onlin…

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TikTok Activism Solves A Cold Case | Audiobook 30:12

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TikTok Activism Solves a Cold Case (2001–2020) is a raw, unfiltered five-part true crime audiobook told from the searing first-person perspective of Sarah Turney—a woman who used the power of social media to reopen her sister’s cold case and bring the man she believed responsible to trial: their own father. Seamlessly blending emotion, investigatio…

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Mystery In A High School Gym | Audiobook 30:45

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Mystery in a High School Gym is a gripping five-part true crime audiobook told in raw, first-person narration. It revisits the haunting 2013 death of Kendrick Johnson, a 17-year-old Georgia student found upside-down inside a rolled-up wrestling mat. While authorities called it an accident, Kendrick’s family—and the court of public opinion—saw somet…

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Murder at Fort Hood | Audiobook 24:05

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“Murder at Fort Hood: The Vanessa Guillen Story” is a five-part true crime audiobook told in raw, emotionally intimate first-person narration by a soldier who witnessed the military’s silence firsthand. In April 2020, twenty-year-old Spc. Vanessa Guillen vanished from Fort Hood, Texas. What followed was a haunting, seventy-day descent into silence,…

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The Architect Of Gilgo | Audiobook 26:48

2M ago26:48

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From the haunting shores of Gilgo Beach to the cold courtroom where justice finally spoke, The Architect of Gilgo is a five-part true crime audiobook told from the raw, first-person perspective of an investigator who watched a decade-long nightmare unfold. When the remains of multiple women—many of them online escorts—surfaced along Long Island’s r…

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The CT Mom Who Vanished: My Truth | Audiobook 30:24

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The CT Mom Who Vanished: My Truth is a haunting, emotionally charged 5-part true crime audiobook told in raw first-person narration by Jennifer Dulos—the Connecticut mother of five who vanished in 2019 during a bitter custody battle. With blood left behind, surveillance footage of her estranged husband dumping evidence, and no body ever found, this…