The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann

The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann

Welcome to The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann—where Bronze Star recipient, 82nd Airborne Division Captain, and former Secret Service agent Jim Rathmann takes a deep dive into some of the most complex and controversial true cases in America. A veteran of the police force and an experienced homicide investigator, Jim brings the same relentless dedication to his investigations that he did while serving as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and as a decorated LSU athlete.

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May 6, 2026 27 mins
The Kouri Richins case is one of the most disturbing true crime stories in recent years—a wife, mother, and author convicted of killing her husband, Eric Richins, using fentanyl in a calculated plan driven by money, debt, and deception. In this episode of True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann breaks down the full timeline of events, from the attempted poisoning on Valentine’s Day to the fatal overdose just weeks later. We dive into the ...
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What REALLY happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security incident? In this episode of The True Crime Report, former United States Secret Service agent Jim Rathmann delivers an expert breakdown of the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner held at the Washington Hilton. With firsthand experience protecting high-profile events and working inside the Washington Hilton, Jim explains: How Secret Ser...
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April 22, 2026 29 mins
The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer investigation stands as one of the most chilling and controversial true crime sagas in recent history. In this episode, Jim Rathmann deconstructs the arrest of Rex Heuermann—a successful Manhattan architect, married father, and suburban neighbor who allegedly led a dark, predatory double life for decades. While Heuermann maintained a facade of normalcy in Massapequa Park, he is accused of orchestrating...
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A shocking new development in the case of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy has surfaced—thanks to modern DNA technology, investigators have officially linked him to another murder over 50 years later. In this episode of The True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann is joined by Tricia Griffith to break down the case of 17-year-old old Laura Ann Aime who disappeared from a Halloween party in 1974. Her case remained unsolved for decades unti...
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In this landmark episode of The True Crime Report, investigator Jim Rathmann—former Secret Service agent and homicide detective—sits down for an exclusive, sit-down interview with Melanie Curtin. After serving years of a mandatory life sentence for aggravated rape, Melanie’s conviction was overturned in a stunning legal reversal. For the first time, she speaks out about the reality of her situation, her recent acquittal on the most...
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A 40-year-old cold case finally solved. How did investigators crack the case of Sarah Geer after decades of silence? In this episode of The Jim Rathman Show, Jim breaks down the brutal 1982 murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer in Cloverdale, California—a case that went cold for decades before modern DNA technology and genetic genealogy led to a breakthrough conviction in 2026. Jim Rathmann walks through the full timeline of the invest...
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In this revealing episode of The Jim Rathman Show, Jim Rathman speaks with Ricky Short, the jury foreman from the highly publicized trial that resulted in a not guilty verdict for Melanie Curtin. For the first time, Ricky walks listeners through the jury’s experience inside the courtroom and explains how jurors evaluated the evidence presented during the trial. During the conversation, Ricky details the jury selection process, the ...
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March 11, 2026 23 mins
"In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim dives into one of the most controversial criminal cases in modern pop culture: the trial of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, better known as Joe Exotic from Tiger King. While many people know the story through Netflix documentaries and viral headlines, Jim takes a closer look at the actual court transcripts and legal details behind the case. Drawing from his own experience reviewing the tria...
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In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim provides a detailed update on the Melanie Curtin case ahead of her retrial set for March 9th. After her original conviction for aggravated rape was overturned on appeal, major questions remain about prosecutorial conduct, withheld exculpatory evidence, jury instructions, and the credibility of key testimony. Jim breaks down the legal history of the case, why charges were reduced from ag...
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"In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Podcast, Jim sits down with longtime friend Tricia Griffith, founder and host of Websleuths (the true crime community that’s been digging into major cases for over two decades). Together, they unpack the disturbing (and oddly viral) phenomenon surrounding Wade Wilson, the Florida man convicted of the 2019 Cape Coral murders who later became a fixation for an “army” of admirers online. Jim and Tr...
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In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Podcast, Jim Rathmann sits down with Sheriff Jason Ard of the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office for a candid conversation on modern law enforcement, protecting communities, and what it takes to lead through high-pressure moments. Sheriff Ard shares real-world insight from 33 years in law enforcement, including how his agency responds quickly to violent crime, the realities of large-scale drug in...

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In this powerful episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim sits down with Dr. Jack Porter—a sociologist, criminologist, Holocaust survivor, and longtime Harvard researcher—to discuss the devastating breach of trust surrounding the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal. After losing his wife, Raya, to cancer and honoring her selfless wish to donate her body to science, Dr. Porter was met with the harrowing news that her remains may have...

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February 4, 2026 55 mins

In this hard-hitting episode, Jim sits down with Dr. James McGibney, the founder of Bullyville and the investigator featured in the Netflix documentary The Most Hated Man on the Internet.

Dr. McGibney breaks down the real-world dangers happening online right now, from revenge porn and cyberstalking to extremist grooming networks targeting kids. In a powerful segment of the show, Jim and James discuss 764, exposing the disturbing rea...

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Harvard morgue scandal exposed. In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Podcast, Jim breaks down one of the most disturbing criminal cases in recent history: the Harvard Medical School morgue scandal involving stolen human remains, fake ashes, and a nationwide black-market network.

What began as a trusted donation to science turned into a years-long nightmare for hundreds of families.


From 2018–2023, Harvard Medical School morgue manager...

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In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim dives into one of the most depraved criminal cases of his career—one that blurs the line between a criminal investigation and a real-life horror movie. When historic graves began to be desecrated at the Civil War–era Mount Moriah Cemetery near Philadelphia, investigators expected a case of simple vandalism; instead, they uncovered a gruesome, multi-state enterprise run by 34-year-old Jo...

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In this gripping episode of The Jim Rathmann Show, Jim dives deep into the disturbing rise of 764—a decentralized, predatory network that has moved far beyond the traditional boundaries of online crime. With a major new case surfacing in California, the threat is no longer theoretical; it is on our doorstep.


To pull back the curtain on this digital underworld, Jim is joined by acclaimed investigative journalist Ali Winston. Winston,...

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In this powerful and deeply unsettling episode, Jim Rathmann exposes the dark reality of the 764 network, a nihilistic violent extremist movement targeting children through online gaming platforms like Roblox, Discord, and other digital spaces.

Jim breaks down a real case out of Vernon, Connecticut, involving a 17-year-old honor roll student who was groomed, exploited, and ultimately manipulated into becoming an active participant i...

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Welcome back to The Jim Rathmann Podcast. Today’s episode covers one of the most disturbing and urgent threats facing children online today — the rise of a digital extremist network known as 764, a group the FBI has identified as a form of modern-day terrorism.

Jim breaks down how 764 operates across platforms like Discord, Telegram, Roblox, and Minecraft, how they specifically target vulnerable kids ages 9–17, and the terrifying gr...

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December 10, 2025 33 mins

Welcome back to The Jim Rathmann Podcast. In this Part 4 deep dive into the Melanie Curtin case, Jim walks you through exactly why the First Circuit Court of Appeal threw out her conviction and what the Louisiana Supreme Court decided next. From excluded evidence to prejudicial testimony, he breaks down the legal moves that led to Melanie’s case being overturned and what it really means for her future in court.
Jim unpacks the seven...

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December 3, 2025 28 mins

In this episode of The Jim Rathmann Podcast, former homicide investigator and U.S. Secret Service agent Jim Rathmann returns for Part 3 of the Melanie Curtin case and breaks down the exculpatory evidence a jury never heard.
Jim walks through the internet search history and alleged fetish patterns of disgraced deputy Danny Perkins, the role-playing dynamics with his then-wife, and why that context matters for understanding the 17-min...

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