Weird True Crime
Weird True Crime is the ultimate podcast for fans of bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping true crime stories. Hosted by Gina Nichols and Amber Paul, these lifelong besties explore strange crimes that will leave you stunned. They dive into ethical, victim-focused storytelling with family interviews that bring humanity to the forefront of the narrative.Every episode of Weird True Crime unravels mysterious cases, unsolved crimes, and shocking events you won’t believe are real. Need a lighter take? Tune in biweekly for WTF Wednesday, where Gina and Amber share hilarious stories of dumb criminals, true crime history, and other oddball crime ta...
Episodes
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: Slenderman
He’s tall. He’s faceless. He lurks in the woods, on playgrounds, and in the corners of blurry photographs. Slenderman isn’t just another urban legend—he’s the internet’s first viral monster.In this episode, Amber and Gina uncover the eerie …
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: Humans Can Lick, Too
It’s one of the simplest but most unsettling urban legends ever told: a girl comforts herself at night by letting her dog lick her hand—only to find out in the morning that her dog is dead, and the intruder has left a message scrawled on th…
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs
“Have you checked the children?” That single question has haunted sleepovers, campfires, and horror movies for decades. On this Wicked Wednesday, Amber and Gina unravel the terrifying urban legend of The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs.You …
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Hookman
What happens when teenage love, late-night parking, and a hook-handed killer collide? Today, Amber and Gina dive into one of the most chilling urban legends of all time—The Hookman. You’ve probably heard the story whispered around a campfir…
Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
To kick off Wicked Wednesday Urban Legends series, we're throwing it back to our coverage of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. This horrific, unsolved case is the inspiration for the infamous legend of The Hookman. Come back next week to hea…
Breaking: Yogurt Shop Murders Update
After 34 years, Austin Police have finally identified a suspect in the Yogurt Shop Murders. On December 6, 1991, sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers were found murdered inside “I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt” on An…
The Last Trip
The Last Trip is a true crime podcast exclusively investigating missing and murdered victims that were living their best lives… on vacation. Jaimie Beebe, co-host of the popular True Crime podcast “Strictly Stalking”, brings together the tw…
Mortal Musings
Each week, your hosts Neil & Megan get into a true crime case or just a truly macabre story. We also throw in some strange and interesting tales of oddity. And remember, we like to take the cases seriously, but not ourselves. New episodes e…
Murder Mile UK True Crime
FIVE TIME AWARD NOMINATED at the True Crime Awards 2025, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards as Best True Crime Podcast. Murder Mile UK True Crime is a unique London-based true-crime podcast, focused on Soho, the West …
In Esto: What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto? // Episode 1
Introducing the full length investigative podcast, In Esto. IN ESTO - What really happened to Adrianna Hutto?Episode 1 - "Everything's Purple"Amanda and Alan live in his double-wide trailer in Northern Florida. He is a butcher and she works…
Hilarious Headlines: Chimp Fashion, TSA Chaos, and Cat-Induced Accidents // WTF #32
This week, we’re leaving the heavy headlines behind and diving into some of the funniest, weirdest, and most absurd news stories out there. From chimpanzees starting viral trends to a passenger’s “swamp crotch” causing TSA chaos, we’ve got …
Empathy and Advocacy with Julie Murray Pt. 2 // Replay
We’re throwing it back to our interview with Julie Murray this week in anticipation of our trip to Boston for the 2025 True Crime Podcast Festival. Julie’s sister, Maura Murray, disappeared in Haverhill, New Hampshire on February 9, 2004, a…
Empathy and Advocacy with Julie Murray Pt. 1 // Replay
We’re throwing it back to our interview with Julie Murray this week in anticipation of our trip to Boston for the 2025 True Crime Podcast Festival. Julie’s sister, Maura Murray, disappeared in Haverhill, New Hampshire on February 9, 2004, a…
It’s a Team Up with Live Laugh Larceny! // WTF #31
Amanda and Trevin from Live Laugh Larceny join Amber and Gina for the ultimate collab in this special WTF Wednesday episode! We talk dilemmas, dumb criminals, and animal antics in this amazingly fun team-up. 📢 Follow & Subscribe:Subscribe …
Cold-Blooded: The True Crime Story of Ben Renick’s Death
In this chilling and heartbreaking episode of Weird True Crime, Gina and Amber unravel the twisted tale of Ben Renick — a world-renowned snake breeder who was tragically murdered in his Missouri reptile facility in 2017.What initially looke…
WTF: What They Faced: John Jones and the Nutty Putty Cave
In this powerful and heartbreaking premiere of WTF: What They Faced, Gina and Amber delve into the real-life story of John Edward Jones, a 26-year-old medical student and father who became trapped in Utah’s infamous Nutty Putty Cave in 2009…
A Family Still Fighting: The Unsolved Murder of Eric Nelams
On the morning of September 26, 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran and father Eric Nelams stepped outside his Phenix City, Alabama home to head to work—just like he did every other day. Minutes later, he was gunned down in his own carport. Desp…
A Family Still Fighting | The Unsolved Murder of Eric Nelams
On the morning of September 26, 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran and father Eric Nelams stepped outside his Phenix City, Alabama home to head to work—just like he did every other day. Minutes later, he was gunned down in his own carport. Desp…
Goats, Kangaroos, and Mowing the Rug: Hilarious 911 Calls You Won’t Believe // WTF #30
After diving into the world of creative criminal sentencing, Gina and Amber are back—this time turning their attention to the unsung heroes of chaos control: 911 dispatchers. From mistaking a goat for a kidnapped child to a man mowing shag …
The Submarine Murder of Kim Wall: A Journalist’s Final Interview
In August 2017, award-winning journalist Kim Wall boarded a homemade submarine in Copenhagen to interview eccentric inventor Peter Madsen. She was never seen alive again. What began as a promising story turned into one of the most chilling …
Crimes and Consequences: The Weirdest Sentences Ever Handed Down // WTF #29
In today’s episode, Gina and Amber are diving deep into the wild world of creative criminal sentencing. We’re talking bread-and-water diets, lawnmower justice, court-mandated makeovers, and yes—someone actually had to knit sweaters as punis…
Missing Persons, Advocacy, and Ethics in True Crime with Charlie Shunick
In this episode, we’re honored to share a powerful conversation with Charlie Shunick — founder of the Resource Association for Missing People, forensic consultant, professor, and passionate advocate for families of the missing. Back in Octo…
When Criminals Hit Fast Food: Tales of Theft, Heists, and Unexpected Arrests / WTF # 28
In this episode, we dive into some of the most bizarre and hilarious fast food crimes, from a meth lab in a Taco Bell to a chaotic art heist at an Arby’s, and a robbery foiled by a trail of hot dogs. Join Amber and Gina as they break down t…
The Murder of Cassie Jo | From The Vault
We're throwing it back to the very first episode we ever recorded together — and it's a case that still gives us chills. Sixteen-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was house-sitting for her aunt and uncle when what should’ve been a quiet night tur…
Witchcraft, Lies & Stolen Lives—Unbelievable True Crime Headlines | WTF #27
In this gripping episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina uncover some of the most bizarre, shocking, and jaw-dropping true crime headlines—from hidden backyard bodies to murder-for-hire plots gone wrong. 🔎 What You'll Hear in This Epi…
Crook County: Unraveling Family Secrets with Kyle Tekiela
What would you do if you discovered your father had been leading a double life—one as a respected firefighter, the other as an alleged hitman for the Chicago Outfit? That’s exactly what Kyle Tekiela faced when he learned the shocking truth …
The UNBELIEVABLE Life of KATIE FUSCO & The MURDER of Stephen Pladl
This is the strange but true case of Katie Fusco and Stephen Pladl.Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids- as she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found them: Stephen and Alyssa Paldl. As a relat…
The UNBELIEVABLE Life of KATIE FUSCO & The MURDERER Stephen Pladl
This is the strange but true case of Katie Fusco and Stephen Pladl. Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids- as she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found them: Stephen and Alyssa Paldl. As a rela…
Florida Man Chronicles: Wild, Wacky, and Absurd Escapades of the Sunshine State’s Most Bizarre Criminals | WTF 26
In this episode of Florida Man Chronicles, we take you through some of the most bizarre, hilarious, and downright strange criminal antics that only a Florida Man could pull off! From impersonating FBI agents and trying to escape in a hamst…
UNSOLVED HOMICIDE | Featuring | Missing in Hush Town | Prologue & Chapter 1: March 25, 2004 The Last Contact...Ever
Weird True Crime welcomes Missing in Hush Town. This is the first episode from the first season of the long-form investigative podcast. Missing in Hush Town: Chapter One Jennifer Wix was just 21. Adrianna, her baby girl, was just 2. O…
UNSOLVED MURDER of Missy Bevers: Surveillance Footage, Suspects & Theories | Ep. 94
On April 18, 2016, Missy Bevers, a dedicated fitness instructor, was brutally murdered inside Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian, Texas. Surveillance footage captured a mysterious figure in SWAT-style tactical gear roaming the church …
INTRODUCING: Case Uncovered | The Untold Stories of True Crime Cases
Your host Jen Rivera (investigative journalist, true crime podcaster & host of The Unseen Truth) dives deep into the untold stories behind some of the most compelling and lesser-known cases. Jen honors victims & their families while explori…
TERRIFYING HUMAN EXPERIMENTS GONE TOO FAR & the DARK SIDE OF PSYCHOLOGY...and more | WTF Wednesday # 25 |
The Dark Side of Psychology: Little Albert, Stanford Prison, and Fear Conditioning Time to dive into the dark side of psychology— from Little Albert’s trauma-inducing experiment to the Stanford Prison Experiment that turned ordinary coll…
Missing in Hush Town| Season One Now Available | Jennifer & Adrianna Wix
Missing in Hush Town // Season One Now Available // Jennifer & Adrianna Wix Binge the entire season, now! www.missinginhushtown.com Small towns talk- and we're listening. Jennifer Wix was just 21. Adrianna, her baby girl, was just 2. On …
MURDER and CORRUPTION and THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE | Ellen Greenberg | Ep. 93
Originally ruled a homicide due to 20 stab wounds, including multiple to the back of her neck, Ellen Greenberg's case was later shockingly changed to suicide under pressure from law enforcement. Join us as we dive into this unnerving case o…
Confess your Sins to the CRIME SKELETON | WTF Wednesday #8 | Revisit
The late 1920s was an interesting time in the crime world, to say the least, so let us introduce you to Helene Adelaide Shelby and her crazy crime skeleton patent. Who knows whether or not it would have made anyone’s job easier? From user-s…
lovelustfridays x Weird True Crime | Unbearable Pain, Unbreakable Spirit: Judy Malinowski’s Battle for Justice | Ep. 92
In this episode, Jake and Michele are joined by Gina and Amber from the Weird True Crime podcast to discuss the tragic story of Judy Malinowski, a mother of two who was set on fire by her abuser, Michael Slager, and bravely fought for 696 d…
MURDER BY ARSON |Judy Malinowski: The Woman Who Testified In Her Own Murder Trial
She survived the unimaginable to tell her own story. This is the case of Judy Malinowski. In this episode of Weird True Crime, we’re diving deep into one of the most harrowing cases of domestic violence and survival—the story of Judy Malin…
Busted! The Wildest (and Funniest) Police Stories from Reddit | WTF Wednesday #24
🚔 Busted! Get ready for the wildest and funniest police stories straight from Reddit! From hilarious close calls to unexpected cop encounters, these real-life moments will have you laughing out loud. Hear about outrageous traffic stops, mi…
EXCLUSIVE: Uncovering the Untold Story of Ryan Waller’s Interrogation - Part 2
In part two, we pick up with the joint trial of Richie and Larry Carver and take you through the twists, revelations, and frustrations that followed. This episode uncovers the systemic failures and courtroom drama that left the Waller famil…