Murder Sheet
The Murder Sheet is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by journalist Áine Cain and attorney Kevin Greenlee.We take a journalistic approach to covering true crime. We have broken national news on major cases, like the Delphi murders and the Burger Chef murders. We also cover plenty of other subjects, including high-profile murders, cold cases, legal topics within the criminal justice system, restaurant slayings, historical crimes, and wide-ranging interviews with authors and experts.If you're looking for in-depth coverage of both well-known and obscure cases, smart legal analysis, and thoughtful interviews, then this is the true crime podcast for y...
Episodes
The University of Idaho Murders: First Person: Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Josh Hurwit
In 2022, a murderer killed University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle in Moscow, Idaho. We interviewed former United States Attorney for the District of Idaho Attorney Josh Hurwit, who work…
John Terrell’s Trials and Tribulations: A Conversation with Author Stephen Terrell
While researching his family's history, Indiana attorney and author Stephen Terrell found a remarkable murder case. He spoke with The Murder Sheet about that story, his nonfiction book, and the past.Support your local bookstore and check ou…
The Cheat Sheet: Football and Fathers
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Minnesota, South Carolina, Indiana, New York, and Mexico.CBS News's repor…
A Conversation with Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland and Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd: Part Two
We interviewed Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland and Lawrence County Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd about working as defense attorneys and prosecutors.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://…
A Conversation with Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland and Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd: Part One
We interviewed Lawrence County Chief Public Defender Tim Sledd and Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland about working as defense attorneys and prosecutors.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://…
The Cheat Sheet: Dogs and Double Jeopardy
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Indiana, Alabama, En gland, and Australia.The Crown Prosecutorial Service…
The Delphi Murders: Covering the Case
Our book Shadow of the Bridge covers the story of the investigation into the Delphi murders. We did not put a lot in their about our experience. We will answer some questions about our time covering the case today.Check out our upcoming boo…
The Murder of Everett Armstrong: A Conversation with Indiana State Police Captain Kevin Smith and Former Adams County Prosecutor Daniel Sigler
We interviewed Captain Kevin Smith of the Indiana State Police and former longtime Adams County Prosecutor Daniel Sigler about the murder of Everett Armstrong.Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://mur…
The Cheat Sheet: Victims and Vaccines
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Georgia, Virginia, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Birmingham, England-by-way-…
Exploring Murderland: A Conversation About Ted Bundy, Serial Killers, and Other Crimes in the Pacific Northwest with Author Caroline Fraser
Why did so many serial killers operate in the Pacific Northwest in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s?Author Caroline Fraser spoke to us about her quest to find answers, also documented in her book Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Se…
The Devil's Den Murders: Who Is Andrew James McGann?
On July 26, 2025, married couple Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink went for a hike with their two young daughters at the Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. A man attacked them, murdering them both. Their daughters escaped.A 28-y…
The Cheat Sheet: Mentality and Memorabilia
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Alabama, Indiana, Maryland, and Oregon.Lawn & Crime's video on the body c…
The Viper Pit Dynasty
We talk with Coffee and Waffles from the Viper Pit podcast.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369…
A Conversation with The Detectives
We spoke to our friends Dave and Steve, two actual detectives who are also the hosts of the amazing new podcast, The Detectives. Check out The Detectives here: https://linktr.ee/thedetectivespodcastListen to The Detectives on Spotify: https…
The Cheat Sheet: Deals and Devil's Den
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from New York, Michigan, Arkansas, and Nebraska.A press release from Arkansas …
The Murder of Scott Macklem: The Guilt of Temujin Kensu: Leyna’s Story: Part Two
We spoke with a woman named Leyna. She is Temujin Kensu's biological daughter. She described the hell he has put her and her mother through over the years, even from behind bars.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/book…
The Murder of Scott Macklem: The Guilt of Temujin Kensu: Leyna’s Story: Part One
We spoke with a woman named Leyna. She is Temujin Kensu's biological daughter. She described the hell he has put her and her mother through over the years, even from behind bars.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/book…
The Cheat Sheet: Australia and Aiding and Abetting
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Minnesota, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Australia.Nightly's report on the …
The University of Idaho Murders: The Sentencing Hearing
On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the families and loved ones of the victims — Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Gonsalves — finally got an opportunity to face their killer.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop…
The Murder of Scott Macklem: The Guilt of Temujin Kensu: The Police Investigation
Twenty-year-old Scott Macklem had a lot to look forward to. He was engaged. He was about to become a father. But his entire future was taken from him in the blink of an eye.We recently received the investigative file on Scott's murder from …
The Cheat Sheet: Maui and Millions
The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk about cases from Washington, California, Hawaii, and then another situation that sort of s…
Law School Basics
What's law school really like?Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow-of-the-bridge-the-delphi-murders-and-the-dark-side-of-the-american-heartland-aine-cain/21866881?ean=9781639369232Or here: https://www.simon…
Danger, Disappearances, and Divorce: A Conversation with Family Law Attorney Patricia McKinnon
We interviewed family law attorney Patricia McKinnon about the ins-and-outs of family law — and why it can be heartbreaking and dangerous.Check out the Super Lawyers Magazine article about Patricia here: https://www.superlawyers.com/article…
The Cheat Sheet: Mushrooms and Melees
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on July 11, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk abo…
The Mysterious Crash of National Airlines Flight 967: A Conversation About Quacks, Con Men, and Carnage with Author Jerry Jamison
On November 16, 1959, National Airlines Flight 967 took off from Tampa, Florida. The aircraft never made it to its destination: New Orleans, Louisiana. It went down over the Gulf of Mexico. All 42 souls on board died in the crash.Was this a…
The Murder of Velda Chimoni
On April 23, 2001, an unidentified perpetrator murdered 34-year-old Velda Chimoni at a Whataburger in Phoenix, Arizona. Now her niece Taylor Chimoni is speaking out about the case. Please share this one so we can get the word out about what…
The Cheat Sheet: Strikes and Slimebags
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on July 4, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk abou…
The University of Idaho Murders: Bryan Kohberger Pleads Guilty
Correction: In most capital cases, the jury decides whether or not a convict gets the death penalty, not the judge. Only a few states ever allow judges to override a jury and order the death penalty. Bryan Kohberger is accused of murdering …
Extra! Extra! Bryan Kohberger to Plead Guilty in the University of Idaho Murders
Bryan Kohberger is accused of murdering University of Idaho students Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. And now he is reportedly pleading guilty to their murders, as part of a plea deal.Judge Steven Hippler is…
The University of Idaho Murders: On Schedule and Out of Third-Party Suspects
Bryan Kohberger is accused of murdering University of Idaho students Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. Judge Steven Hippler issued several crucial orders today regarding third party suspects and a possible co…
The Cheat Sheet: Cathedrals and Criteria
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on June 27, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk abo…
Stigma and Psychosis: A Conversation About Mental Illness
Mental illness gets brought up a lot in true crime. Today, we hear from a listener with schizoaffective disorder. She will speak to us about stigma, the experience of psychosis, and more.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.o…
The Delphi Murders: First Person: Doctor Roland Kohr
Dr. Roland Kohr, a forensic pathologist, conducted the autopsies in the Delphi murders case. He testified at the trial of Richard Allen — the man convicted of murdering Liberty German and Abigail Williams. He spoke with us about his career …
The Cheat Sheet: Nighttime and Nurses
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on June 20, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk abo…
The University of Idaho Murders: The June 18, 2025 Hearing
Bryan Kohberger stands accused of murdering Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves. Today, Judge Steven Hippler considered the defense's motion to continue his trial, currently scheduled for this summer.Pre-order o…
The Murder of Scott Macklem: The Guilt of Temujin Kensu Part Seven: Questions
Twenty-year-old Scott Macklem had a lot to look forward to. He was engaged. He was about to become a father. But his entire future was taken from him in the blink of an eye.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sha…
The Cheat Sheet: Sloppiness and Security
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on June 13, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk abo…
The Murder of Leslie Hope Houston: Daughter of Hope
Leslie Hope Houston was found unresponsive on October 11, 2024, declared dead on October 14, 2024, and let off life support on October 17, 2024. Her daughter Megan has been searching for answers ever since. But justice can take time.Check o…
The Fentanyl Files: Mother and Son
Today, as part of our new occasional series The Fentanyl Files, we’re going to focus specifically on the story of a mother helping her son deal with a fentanyl addiction.Pre-order our book on Delphi here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/shadow…
The Cheat Sheet: Dragons and Daughters
This episode was originally published on The Murder Sheet's main feed on June 6, 2025.The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover. In this episode, we'll talk abou…