True Crime News: The Podcast
True Crime News: your weekly dose of real-time updates on the most gripping true crime stories, current cases, investigations, scams, and schemes. Host Ana Garcia is joined by crime experts, police officers, defense attorneys, and other leading authorities in their fields as they cover murders, scams, investigations, and unsolved crimes from across the country. True Crime News has the largest and most active true crime digital community in the world, with 4.8 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 3 million fans on Facebook. Join us each week as we take you inside the biggest, most shocking, and most bizarre true crime...
Episodes
Inside serial killers’ minds: How to spot ‘Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing’
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A deep dive on the psychological profiling of notorious serial killers to discuss the motives and patterns of predatory offenders, and ways to keep your community and yourself safe. Mike King joins …
Husband on trial for dismembering wife claims mystery man did it; Mom allegedly encourages son to kill – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Misty Marris joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Nicholas Kassotis’ defense presenting an alternate suspect in his…
Doctor charged with stalking and murdering estranged wife over $285,000 divorce settlement
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Richard Seith was charged with stalking and murdering his estranged wife, Cynthia Sciarrone, amid a $285,000 divorce settlement. Luis Bolaõs joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener dat…
Father charged with shooting daughter’s alleged abuser; Dentist convicted for wife’s poisoning – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Donna Rotunno joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss James Craig’s conviction in the poisoning death of his wife, Bri…
Wife lures husband to his death with promise of reconciliation
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Kathryn Restelli admitted to conspiring with her mother and brother to kill her husband, Matthew Restelli, amid the couple’s contentious custody battle. Police say that the man was lured to the home…
Bryan Kohberger to spend the rest of his life in jail for quadruple homicide of Idaho college studentsDraft Episode for Jul 25, 2025
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down Bryan Kohberger’s sentence after the killer’s plea deal. While Kohberger will spend the rest of his life behind bars, the murderer’s motives may never be clea…
Ex-MLB pitcher sleeping with family nanny guns down in-laws amid financial struggles
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Former major league pitcher Danny Serafini strikes out with a jury, which ultimately convicted him of murder and attempted murder for shooting his in-laws during a financial dispute. Taylor McDermid…
Couple accused of attempted ‘honor killing’ targeting their daughter; Mother of 6 fatally poisoned – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the trial of James Craig as the former dentist faces charges for allegedly poisoning his wi…
Woman fatally poisons estranged in-laws with mushroom-laced beef Wellington
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Erin Patterson served a poisoned beef Wellington that took the lives of three of her in-laws and landed a fourth in the hospital. While Patterson claimed she never meant to harm her guests, a jury c…
Crystal Rogers’ killer convicted; Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty in Idaho slayings - TCN SIDEBAR
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Bryan Kohberger’s plea deal to avoid the death penalty, Brooks Houck…
9 dismembered bodies discovered in apartment of serial killer who lured victims on social media
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Takahiro Shiraishi, a serial murderer known as the “Twitter Killer,” has been executed for the deaths of nine people. Shiraishi lured his victims using social media before strangling them and dismem…
Teacher murdered and dismembered by stranger; Couple killed and buried in the yard by granddaughter
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A shocking murder with seemingly no motive as a jury convicts Harold Landon for the brutal slaying and dismemberment of Mariame Toure Sylla. Plus, the case of Hiedi Dutton, who conspired to kill her…
Man arrested second time for wife’s slaying; Teen charged with fatal stabbing in high school brawl - TCN SIDEBAR
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Barry Morphew’s second arrest in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew; Raul Valle’s argum…
Man allegedly slips pregnant mistress abortion pill against her will; Jury acquits Karen Read
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Justin Anthony Banta is facing capitol murder charges for allegedly administering an abortion pill to his pregnant mistress when the expectant mother wanted to keep the baby. Plus, Karen Read has be…
Man convicted of killing family as a teen gets new trial; Karen Read deliberations revealed – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Marie Pereira joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss jury deliberations in Karen Read’s retrial, Gavin Smith’s overtu…
Morgue love affair ends with another dead body after mistress allegedly guns down her kids’ father
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A torrid relationship between deputy coroner Christopher Dontell and body transporter Meagan Jackson allegedly ended with another dead body when Jackson gunned down Gregory Rice, the father of her f…
Contentious jury deliberations break down in Weinstein’s retrial; Karen Read’s defense rests – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Neama Rahmani joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss contentious jury deliberations in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial, Ka…
Ghost hunter becomes the hunted after wife plots with prisoner to kill him
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Victoria Goodwin is sentenced in the attempted murder plot to kill her husband, "Ghost Adventures" star Aaron Goodwin, after police discovered communications between Victoria and convicted killer Gr…
Teen killed and dismembered after first date; Cop claims Karen Read’s headlight wasn’t fully broken – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Adanté Pointer joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the slaying and dismemberment of Sade Robinson as Maxwell Ander…
Husband found with wife’s body in car’s back seat after allegedly bludgeoning her to death
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Alison Gregory was found dead in the back seat of her car with her estranged husband Brandon allegedly behind the wheel. Police say he bludgeoned the mother of two to death before attempting to disp…
Kid Cudi testifies Diddy tried to have him killed; Cop shoots man in the head at traffic stop – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Kid Cudi’s shocking testimony in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, prosecu…
Husband flees with nanny to Costa Rica after wife’s slaying
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Jon Worrell arrested 19 years after the fatal shooting death of his wife Doris. While police looked for the shooter, Jon took up residence abroad with the family’s live-in nanny Paola Yarberry. Nanc…
Cheating wife allegedly kills estranged husband for dating; Justin Baldoni vs Blake Lively gets ugly – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Edmond El Dabe joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Christina Wang allegedly shooting her estranged husband Calvin …
Doctor who murdered wife to be with pregnant mistress convicted after son’s testimony
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Collier Landry was just 11 years old when his father, prominent osteopath Dr. John Boyle, murdered his mother, Noreen. While John tried to move on with his pregnant mistress, Collier helped investig…
Cop accused of planting evidence in Karen Read trial; Male prostitute describes working for Diddy – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the latest testimony in Karen Read’s courtroom, Harvey Weinstein’s defense aggressively que…
Wife’s severed legs found in dumpster as husband showers stripper girlfriend with lavish gifts
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The discovery of Laurie Potter’s severed legs in a dumpster launched a difficult investigation as police attempted to identify the woman, who was never reported missing. While authorities sought Lau…
Madeline Soto’s suspected killer seeks evidence block; Lawyer allegedly kills client to delay trial – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Gisela K. joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discus Madeline Soto’s suspected killer, Stephan Sterns, seeking to block ce…
Introducing: What We Spend
Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, …
Teen daughter of Hollywood starlet stabs mom’s abusive mobster boyfriend to death
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: While Lana Turner was once one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, the stabbing death of her mobster boyfriend Johnny Stompanato would overshadow her greatest roles on the silver screen. Casey Sherman …
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs claims ‘diminished’ mental capacity; Key witness testifies in Karen Read retrial — TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He assesses evidence in the retrial of Karen Read as prosecutors look to obtain a conviction, jury selec…
Teen allegedly beaten, strangled, and dismembered after she was lured on dating app
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Teen mother Miranda Corsette was looking for a new partner on a dating app when police say she came face-to-face with killer couple Steven Gress and Michelle Brandes. The pair allegedly accused 16-y…
Teen faces ‘rock-throwing’ murder trial; Lori Vallow convicted in 4th husband’s death — TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Tara Malek joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Karen Read’s retrial as prosecutors pivot their case, Lori Vallow’s…
Forbidden ‘furry’ romance between teen and adult man incites triple homicide
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A romance in the “furry” community leads to the murder of three people after Katlynn Goodwin Yost’s parents barred the 17-year-old from seeing Frank Sato Felix, who became obsessed with the teen. R…
Bryan Kohberger’s defense suggests 2nd suspect in Idaho slayings; Karen Read’s retrial set to begin - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Eric Faddis joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss evidence in Bryan Kohberger’s case that could suggest a second sus…
Mom fatally shot in bed next to her 3 kids; scene was allegedly staged as home invasion
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Saun Rainge Jr. allegedly shot his estranged girlfriend Porshe Streeter multiple times while she slept alongside the former couple’s three children, then staged it as a home invasion. The children w…
Vallow allegedly planned 4th husband’s death; Child still missing after mom’s slaying — TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Lori Vallow defending herself against charges in her fourth husband’…
Doctor allegedly tries to push wife off cliff before trying to inject her with mystery substance
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A nature hike on Oahu’s Pali Puka Trail allegedly took a near-fatal turn when prominent doctor Gerhardt Konig attempted to push his wife, Arielle Konig, off a cliff. According to police, when the mo…
Man allegedly hit, lit on fire, and run over by wife; Sexting messages read aloud in murder trial – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Linda Stermer’s second trial for allegedly striking her husban…
Nurse allegedly convinces friend she’s terminally ill and kills her for insurance payout
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Meggan Sundwall allegedly spent years convincing her friend Kacee Terry that Kacee was terminally ill, then injected her with a lethal dose of insulin to “end her suffering.” Police say Kacee never …
UFC fighter who shot at alleged pedophile sentenced; Brian Kohberger’s family to testify against him - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He dives into the University of Idaho slayings case as prosecutors indicate they may call Bryan Kohberge…