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
Mother accused of murder refuses to testify; Burning Man festivalgoer found in pool of blood â TCN Sidebar
 In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Donna Adelsonâs decision not to testify, Cardi Bâs victory in aâŠ
Partnership between FBI agent and psychic unveils serial killer suspect and victimâs body in a box
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: How an unlikely partnership between a renowned psychic and an FBI agent led authorities to a suspected serial killer. Robert Hilland and John Edward joins host Ana Garcia. Check out their book hereâŠ
Children testify against mother accused of murder; Man allegedly flees country after wife vanishes â TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Alexandra Kazarian joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Donna Adesonâs murder trial in the death of Dan Markel as sâŠ
â Swinger wife fatally shoots husband in argument about open relationshipâ
This week on True Crime News The Podcast: A fight over the boundaries of their open marriage turns deadly when Cheryl Coe shoots her husband, Luke. Rachel Fiset joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practâŠ
9 teens arrested in love triangle that left boy dead; Mom accused of suffocating daughter â 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 romantic rivalry that left Trey Dean Wright dead and nine teens charged, Donna AdelsonââŠ
Cheating wife allegedly confesses husbandâs murder to her lover
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police say that Jennifer Gledhill made a shocking confession to her lover, revealing the murder of her husband, Matthew Johnson. Allegedly Gledhill recruited her parents to help clean up the crime sâŠ
Husband beheads and dismembers his wife; Granny accused of planning murder â TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Donna Adelsonâs upcoming trial for murder, Nicholas Kassotis taâŠ
Inside serial killersâ minds: How to spot âWolves in Sheepâs Clothingâ
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 âŠ
Husband on trial for dismembering wife claims mystery man did it; Mom allegedly encourages son to kill â 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 Kassotisâ defense presenting an alternate suspect in hisâŠ
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 BolaĂ”s joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener datâŠ
Father charged with shooting daughterâs alleged abuser; Dentist convicted for wifeâs poisoning â 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 Craigâs conviction in the poisoning death of his wife, BriâŠ
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 coupleâs contentious custody battle. Police say that the man was lured to the homeâŠ
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 Kohbergerâs sentence after the killerâs plea deal. While Kohberger will spend the rest of his life behind bars, the murdererâs motives may never be cleaâŠ
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 McDermidâŠ
Couple accused of attempted âhonor killingâ targeting their daughter; Mother of 6 fatally poisoned â 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 wiâŠ
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 câŠ
Crystal Rogersâ 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 Kohbergerâs plea deal to avoid the death penalty, Brooks HouckâŠ
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 âTwitter Killer,â has been executed for the deaths of nine people. Shiraishi lured his victims using social media before strangling them and dismemâŠ
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 herâŠ
Man arrested second time for wifeâs 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 Morphewâs second arrest in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew; Raul Valleâs argumâŠ
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 beâŠ
Man convicted of killing family as a teen gets new trial; Karen Read deliberations revealed â 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 Readâs retrial, Gavin Smithâs overtuâŠ
Morgue love affair ends with another dead body after mistress allegedly guns down her kidsâ 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 fâŠ
Contentious jury deliberations break down in Weinsteinâs retrial; Karen Readâs defense rests â 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 Weinsteinâs retrial, KaâŠ
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 GrâŠ
Teen killed and dismembered after first date; Cop claims Karen Readâs headlight wasnât fully broken â TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: AdantĂ© 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 AnderâŠ
Husband found with wifeâs body in carâs 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 dispâŠ
Kid Cudi testifies Diddy tried to have him killed; Cop shoots man in the head at traffic stop â 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 Cudiâs shocking testimony in Sean âDiddyâ Combsâ federal sex trafficking trial, prosecuâŠ
Husband flees with nanny to Costa Rica after wifeâs 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 familyâs live-in nanny Paola Yarberry. NancâŠ
Cheating wife allegedly kills estranged husband for dating; Justin Baldoni vs Blake Lively gets ugly â 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 âŠ
Doctor who murdered wife to be with pregnant mistress convicted after sonâs 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 investigâŠ
Cop accused of planting evidence in Karen Read trial; Male prostitute describes working for Diddy â 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 Readâs courtroom, Harvey Weinsteinâs defense aggressively queâŠ
Wifeâs 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 Potterâs severed legs in a dumpster launched a difficult investigation as police attempted to identify the woman, who was never reported missing. While authorities sought LauâŠ
Madeline Sotoâs suspected killer seeks evidence block; Lawyer allegedly kills client to delay trial â 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 Sotoâs suspected killer, Stephan Sterns, seeking to block ceâŠ
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 walletsâand their livesâto tell you everything: what they make, âŠ
Teen daughter of Hollywood starlet stabs momâs abusive mobster boyfriend to death
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: While Lana Turner was once one of Hollywoodâs biggest stars, the stabbing death of her mobster boyfriend Johnny Stompanato would overshadow her greatest roles on the silver screen.  Casey Sherman âŠ
Sean âDiddyâ Combs claims âdiminishedâ mental capacity; Key witness testifies in Karen Read retrial â 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 selecâŠ
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-yâŠ
Teen faces ârock-throwingâ murder trial; Lori Vallow convicted in 4th husbandâs death â 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 Readâs retrial as prosecutors pivot their case, Lori VallowâsâŠ
Forbidden âfurryâ romance between teen and adult man incites triple homicide
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A romance in the âfurryâ community leads to the murder of three people after Katlynn Goodwin Yostâs parents barred the 17-year-old from seeing Frank Sato Felix, who became obsessed with the teen.  RâŠ