True Crime This Week
Dive deep into the shadows of the crime world with "True Crime This Week," your essential half-hour rendezvous into the intriguing, the unresolved, and the downright chilling facets of criminal endeavors. Spearheaded by acclaimed journalist and true crime author, James Renner, this weekly podcast peels back the layers of the latest crime stories you've likely overlooked. James doesn't just rehash the headlines; he gives them a fresh spin, with updates on cold cases that have been left in the dark, insights into true crime pop culture that’s shaping our obsession, and his top true crime book picks to keep your library as captivating as his storytelling. Whether it's a notorious saga drawing to a close or a forgotten mystery stepping back into the limelight, "True Crime This Week" is your gateway to becoming a true crime aficionado. Tune in, get hooked, and stay informed with the most riveting stories and updates in the world of true crime. New episodes drop weekly, but the intrigue lasts a lifetime. #truecrimepodcasts #truecrime #jamesrenner # truecrimenews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
This week: Everything you need to know about the Mica Miller case, Florida police shoot a guy on Facetime, Drake is totally not creepy, new details in Laken Riley's murder, a poison control doctor poisons his wife, the craziest story you've ever heard of, and more!
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https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article288383585.html
https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article288378655.html
This week: a middle school coverup in Kenosha, madness at Columbia University, police search Long Island for more bodies, a 40 year old cold case murder is solved in Washington, a zombie is caught in Las Vegas, and more!
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This week: Appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein conviction, Trump has a Pecker problem, Violence in Sydney, a deathbed confession, magnet fishing reveals evidence of murder, a couple on vacation are arrested in the Caribbean, and more!
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https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/23/nyregion/trump-hush-money...
This week: Justice for Nicole Brown Simpson, two women disappear in Oklahoma, body parts found in Milwaukee again, police locate the body of Dylan Rounds, Chad Daybell faces a jury, police kill a kid for not wearing his seat belt, and more!
Further Reading:
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oj-simpson-trial-murder-comments-death-rcna147409
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/11/us/oj-simpson-dies/index.html
This week: The search for Sebastian Rogers, Easter heist in LA nets $30 million, Bruce Lehrmann invoiced for cocaine, a twisty double-murder in Virginia, details in the Preston Lord case, the library policemen mean business and more!
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This week: Deborah Frazier stages burglary to hide murder, Christian Basham turns up dead 16 years after his suicide, a California pastor goes medieval on his daughter's boyfriend, Dan Schnieder is still creepy, chewing gum leads to suspect, and more!
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This week: Is Scott Peterson really innocent? Alabama GOP leader arrested for murder; FBI agents raid California prison; wife of Australian cult leader arrested; the Delphi murders trial is coming sooner than expected, and more!
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https://www.al.com/news/huntsville/2024/03/north-alabama-gop-operative-sodomized-man...
This week: Scary sleepover in Oregon, Another pro-wrestler breaks bad, Colorado will retest thousands of DNA profiles, Rust armorer is found guilty, Amanda Knox gets her chance, Drake Bell tells all, and more!
Further Reading:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/07/us/daniel-rodimer-murder-arrest/index.html
This week: The death of Nex Benedict, politicians hijack Laken Riley murder, Tyler Boebert a chip off the old block, Jam Master Jay gets justice, Elvis impersonator goes method, and more!
Further Reading:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/25/us/oklahoma-nex-benedict-death-police-video/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/article/uga-nursing-student-death.html
https://www.thedailybeast.com/one-of-tyler-boeberts-alleged-victims-says-car-bre...
This week: Superbowl parade turns into mass shooting, rural jurors in Alaska are forced to watch horror film, Pro-wrestler arrested for murder, Epstein victims sue the FBI, Husband gets only 180 days for spiking wife's drink with abortion pills, and more!
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This week: Maura Murray 20 years later, Jennifer Crumbley crumbles, Holly Bobo suspect may get new trial, Marilyn Manson completes community service, and more!
Further Reading:
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article285223462.html
https://www.wbbjtv.com/2024/02/06/holly-bobo-case-new-developments-k...
This week: Horror on YouTube; Vince McMahon gets a smackdown; the state of Alabama suffocates a man, Jordan Willis the chemist, Jennifer Crumbley goes to court, and more!
Further Reading:
https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7bw7a/vince-mcmahon-sex-assault-lawsuit
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/01/us/alabama-nitrogen-execution-kenne...
This week: Did weed make a woman commit murder? Taylor Swift's stalker is arrested; GOP leader gets caught offering bribe; Where is Ella Jones? A trip to the DMV ends in tragedy; and more!
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This week: Canadian swinger mystery, Rex Heuermann charged with fourth murder, Three men freeze to death after football game, Josef Fritzl may go free, woman kills her body double, Chicago pickup artist sues Facebook, and more!
Further Reading:
https://globalnews.ca/news/10231693/murder-sex-assault-probe-sparks-concerns-there-may-be-more-victims-ontario-police/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/nyregion/gilgo-beach-murders-rex-he...
This week: 200 bodies found in Mississippi, Matthew Perry was not the best friend, more Epstein files released, police may have solved the Colonial Parkway murders, where is Ciera Breland, attempted murder by soup, and more!
Further Reading:
https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/matthew-perrys-dark-side-abusive-behavior-...
This week: Jeffrey Epstein list is published, Perry High School shooting, Cyber Kidnapping in Utah, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is free, Michael Skakel fights back, a serial killer confesses, and more!
Further Reading:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/03/jeffrey-epstein-list-names-released
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This week: Las Vegas shooter solved the Zodiac case; Alan Jones is a creep; the Love Guru is arrested; Lionel Dahmer dies with secrets of his own; assault by burrito and more!
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This week: A million dollars for the Gilgo Beach murders story; Florida top Republican allegedly attacked throuple partner, Students for Trump are off the hook, Oscar Psitorius jumps for joy, Kang goes to court, and more!
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