The Binge Crimes: The Doodler
The Golden State Killer. The Unabomber. Ted Bundy. You’re probably familiar with these serial killers. But in the mid-1970s, another monster terrorized San Francisco’s gay community. He was coined “The Doodler,” and he may have been responsible for as many victims as the Zodiac Killer, yet you’ve probably never heard of him. Plagued by a complicated investigation, a frightened public, and the hesitation of many to come forward, the case went cold, and a killer walked free. Nearly 50 years later, a renewed hunt for a forgotten serial killer seeks to change that.This is a re-released series fro...
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The Doodler | 7. The Man in the Sketch
After the publication of the composite sketch, leads begin to pour in. SFPD receives a call from a psychiatrist’s office. The doctor claims the man in the sketch might be their patient. Homicide investigators act on the tip and question the…
The Doodler | 6. A Sketch for the Street Cops
In the Fall of 1975, a composite sketch of The Doodler is published in the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Sentinel, and tips begin to roll in. Street cops are on high alert for anyone matching the description. Inspectors Rote…
The Doodler | 5. An Actor and a Diplomat Walk into a Bar
At the end of 1975, The Doodler murders Harald Gullberg, the fifth and final suspected fatality that investigators have tied to this case. The Doodler’s sixth victim actually survives a brutal knife attack. Investigating today, Kevin is des…
The Doodler | 4. Gilford and Sanders
More than a year after the murder of Gerald Cavanagh, the SFPD finally assigns a dedicated team of investigators to The Doodler case. Turns out Rotea Gilford and Earl Sanders, the first Black homicide investigators in the SFPD, are perfectl…
The Doodler | 3. The Zebra Diversion
Kevin and Mike dig deeper into the lives of the first three Doodler victims, and a clear pattern begins to emerge around the method and location of these deaths: brutal stabbings in remote hookup spots. Did SFPD see that pattern in the ‘70s…
The Doodler | 2. Murder, Mistrust, and the SFPD
The Doodler’s second known victim is an up-and-coming San Francisco drag queen named Jae Stevens. In the present, the San Francisco Chronicle’s Kevin Fagan recruits private investigator and former Chronicle colleague Mike Taylor to help him…
The Doodler | 1. The Coldest Case in San Francisco
You’ve probably heard of the Zodiac Killer but not The Doodler. Why not? Between 1974 and ‘75 he killed at least 5 gay men in San Francisco and got away with it. But ever since, the case has been mostly overlooked. Until now. SFPD re-opened…
The Arsonist Next Door | 6: Behind the Facade
The identity of the culprit raises more questions. Was this crusade to protect the desert real? Or just a smoke screen for something far more sinister? A shocking twist reveals how this local story ended up having global consequences. Bing…
The Arsonist Next Door | 5: The Confession
With a suspect in their crosshairs, investigators have everything they need… except proof. A local man risks everything to go undercover and help crack the case. Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to…
The Arsonist Next Door | 4: The Bait
The only hope of ending the arson spree for good is to lure the arsonist out of hiding. Law enforcement sets a trap they’re certain he won’t be able to resist. Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to T…
The Arsonist Next Door | 3: The Big Scoop
A rogue arsonist meets with a local journalist in broad daylight. He says he’s working with a group of vigilante environmentalists who are just getting started. Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to …
The Arsonist Next Door | 2: Smoke and Mirrors
As each new fire burns, investigators are inundated with tips and leads. They begin to suspect the culprit could have inside information. Binge all episodes of The Arsonist Next Door, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Bi…
The Arsonist Next Door | 1: You Build We Burn
When Lee Benson’s nearly complete dream home burns to the ground, he thinks it must have been an accident. But then, a disturbing message is left at the scene. Are eco-terrorists behind this terrifying act? Binge all episodes of The Arsoni…
Introducing: The Arsonist Next Door
Coming May 1 to the Binge, The Arsonist Next Door. In the year 2000, an arson spree terrorized the city of Phoenix. Houses built along the edge of a beloved mountain preserve were being targeted. A group of radical God-fearing environmental…
Finding Mom's Killer | 6. The Confessions of Jack Boyle
35 years after Noreen’s death, Steve gets a call from Jack and Collier has an excruciating decision to make. Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts a…
Finding Mom's Killer | 5. Lost Boy
Collier makes an unexpected request of Dave, the cop who found his mom’s killer. Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit G…
Finding Mom's Killer | 4. The Trial of the Century
The alleged killer is finally on trial. So prosecutors call their star witness: the son of the accused, Collier. Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcast…
Finding Mom's Killer | 1. A Little Vacation
Noreen Boyle’s son, Collier, is desperate to find his mom. His only hope is to team up with Lieutenant Dave Messmore. Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Po…
Finding Mom's Killer | 2. The Stories We Tell
As police begin their investigation into Noreen’s disappearance, the Boyle family’s web of lies begins to unravel. Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podca…
Finding Mom's Killer | 3. The House on Wolf Road
As Lieutenant Dave Messmore continues his search for Noreen, a series of clues leads him to a mysterious house in Erie, Pennsylvania. Binge all episodes of Finding Mom's Killer, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Cr…
Introducing: Finding Mom's Killer
Coming soon to The Binge, it's Finding Mom's Killer -- Noreen Boyle goes missing, and her 11-year-old son is determined to find her. He teams up with a homicide cop to investigate his mother’s murder. In a shocking turn of events, together…
Deadly Fortune | 8. Mommy Di
Tex awaits a decision that will once again make him a free man while the fate of Diane's millions hangs in the balance. Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcas…
Deadly Fortune | 6. Unspun
In a shocking development, Tex's conviction is overtturned. But this is not the end of our story, as we discover new behind-the-scenes manuvering to get Diane's million dollar inheritence. Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free tod…
Deadly Fortune | 1. Tex and Diane
Tex and Diane seemed like the perfect Atlanta power couple. But things went horribly wrong one night on their way into the city. Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Ap…
Deadly Fortune | 2. Pulling the Trigger
Diane McIver is dead. What had happened that night? Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access. The …
Deadly Fortune | 3. Hiding
A spiral of mistakes and odd behavior by Tex does not go unnoticed by investigators in the death of his wife, Diane. Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts …
Deadly Fortune | 4. The Deeper You Dig
A group of insiders look into the case, and investigators start to take notice. Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBi…
Deadly Fortune | 5. Judgement Day
The trial of Tex McIver uncovers new details of what happened the night of Diane's death. But what will Tex's fate be? Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcas…
Deadly Fortune | 7. Extended Family
Word spreads that Diane McIver was worth millions when she died. And now, multiple parties come forward to claim stake to her fortune. Binge all episodes of Deadly Fortune, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes…
Introducing: Deadly Fortune
Coming soon to The Binge, it's Deadly Fortune. Tex and Diane McIver were an Atlanta power couple; he the cowboy lawyer and political king maker, she a beautiful and charasmatic executive. Their storybook marriage comes to an end in what a…
Lady Mafia | 1. “Anna Delvey of the OC”
Sara King, a high powered lawyer in Orange County, had scammed investors out of $10 million. Her story splashed the headlines. But to this day, she says she’s no con artist. So what the hell happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Lady Mafia | 3. Sell Fire to the Devil
When Sara’s mentor vanishes, she poaches his clients and becomes a hard money lender, earning the nickname Lady Mafia. After she falls for a Prince, she takes risks to prove her love, including buying real estate for a marijuana enterprise.…
Lady Mafia | 4. “Cut up into Little Pieces”
Sara is introduced to a man who promises to help her sell the marijuana buildings that otherwise will cost her parents their home. One of Sara’s victims reveals how he got pulled in, why he loaned her money, and the moment he realized Sara …
Lady Mafia | 5. Losing at the Wynn
Sara wins at the slots, usually a sucker’s game. In no time, she’s a high roller and to keep her gambling, the casino lets her stay for free at a villa that costs more than $6000 a night. Sara finds new investors at the Wynn and has an epip…
Lady Mafia | 6. The Moment of Impact
In the finale of Lady Mafia, Sara’s high wire act implodes. After her biggest investor hires a bigwig lawyer to track her down and get his money back, Sara is cornered. She turns herself in and faces the shitstorm. So why isn’t she behind b…
Lady Mafia | 2. Luxury Asset
Sara dives into the OC’s dark underbelly of dirty deals, high stakes scams, and hustlers. A mysterious new friend starts passing Sara off as his sister, and teaches her how to loan money to desperate people to make big returns, quickly. The…
Introducing ... Lady Mafia
The “Female Bernie Madoff.” The “Anna Delvey of the OC.” Slot Whisperer. Lady Mafia. Sara King is a woman of many monikers. But who is she really? Veteran reporter Michele McPhee takes us into Sara’s world to detail her rise and impossible …
Night Shift I 7. “You Only Get One Shot”
After new evidence appears, a former nurse is charged with 10 counts of first degree murder. But just when patients’ families finally have some hope, the prosecution’s case is damaged by an unexpected detail. Will the accused actually face …
Night Shift I 6. Reprisals
Pathologist Eddie Adelstein is faced with bizarre allegations. Is this a part of a VA effort to discredit Eddie and his fellow whistleblower, Gordon Christensen? The two doctors testify before Congress, and then Eddie gets pulled into anot…
Night Shift I 5. Trials and Tribulations
The investigation into a murder suspect stalls, but one veteran’s family finds another way to pursue justice: by suing the VA hospital. The family of Elzie Havrum goes head to head with the US government in a civil trial, and the testimony …