True Crime California
True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, a former host of Twisted Listers Podcast, these stories will cover everything from well known crimes we've all heard about, to more obscure stories that need to be told. Join in weekly for new cases, with occasional multi-episode arcs for the bigger cases out there, with mini episodes coming soon too! This podcast is creepy, interesting, and all California, all the time.
Episodes
TCC #18 The Murder of Kristin Smart, Part 1
We are BACK, finally! After a nearly five month hiatus, Cindy is back with a doozy of a case! The murder of Kristin Smart is something most Californians of a certain age at least know about, remember, and often mourn, as it was huge news in…
TCC 17 Roger Kibbe, The I-5 Strangler
This week, we take a look at a slightly lesser known but still very scary serial killer, Roger Kibbe, the I-5 Strangler. Roger had the typical serial killer upbringing - bad home life, mommy issues, and the inability to express his emotions…
TCC 16 Steven and Cary Stayner, Part 2
This week we conclude the terrible tale of two brothers, both wounded by their childhoods, in very different but equally horrific ways, and both with tragic endings to their adult lives (although one is still very much alive). Part two of t…
TCC #16 Steven and Cary Stayner, Part 1
This week is part 1 of a two-for-one true crime story, with two horrifying stories from the same ill fated family - the Stayners. We begin our story with the birth of the eldest son, Cary Stayner. Four years later, his younger brother, Stev…
TCC #15 Sherri Rasmussen
Sherri Rasmussen was a super accomplished, intelligent, beautiful woman with a fantastic career and brand new marriage when she was brutally murdered inside her home. She was only 29 years old. The case went cold for many years, with virtua…
TCC #14 The Keddie Cabin Murders
This week, we're taking a look at an unsolved case - one of the most famous in California, in fact! This came in as a listener request but was definitely something we wanted to do anyway, so we're glad you all asked! This story takes place …
TCC #13 Richard Chase Part 2
This week we're finishing our terrible tale of the Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase. This man was haunted by demons created in his own sick mind, and unfortunately took that out on innocent victims, killing them so he could drink their …
TCC #13 Richard Chase, Part 1
This week is another two parter (sorry friends!) This is the horrific, terrible, very sad tale of Richard Chase, otherwise known as the vampire of Sacramento. This man was one of the craziest mass/serial killers of the past 50 years, and it…
TCC #12 Colleen Stan, The Girl in the Box
This week we're covering another well known and completely over the top case - the case of Colleen Stan, otherwise known as the Girl in the Box. This story is a harrowing tale of kidnapping, brainwashing, torture, abuse, and luckily, surviv…
TCC #11 The Murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks
This week we're covering a slightly lesser know, yet no less horrible case - the murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks. Tom and Jackie Hawks were two fun loving, young retirees who had set sail around the world in their hard earned and "Well Deser…
TCC #10 Dorothea Puente Part 2
Part 2! This week, we are diving into a personal favorite case: the story of Dorothea Puente! This murderous granny lived a wild life before turning her petty crimes up many notches, all the way to serial murder. From humble beginnings in R…
TCC #10 Dorothea Puente Part 1
This week, we are diving into a personal favorite case: the story of Dorothea Puente! This murderous granny lived a wild life before turning her petty crimes up many notches, all the way to serial murder. From humble beginnings in Redlands,…
TCC #9: The Toolbox Killer
This week, we look at what can only be described as a devastating case, truly one of the worst out there - The Toolbox Killer. This case again takes place in the 1970's, when multiple young girls were abducted, tortured, sexually assaulted,…
TCC #8: The Barbecue Murders
This week, we go back to the 70's for another infamous crime: The Barbecue Murders! This is a classic tale of parricide, but the details muddy the waters a bit when thinking about who is really at fault, and who is really a victim. Sixteen …
TCC #7 The Murder of Debbie Dorian
This week we are covering a lesser known, but still horrific (and also very interesting) case: the murder of Debbie Dorian. Debbie Dorian was a smart, driven 22 year old college student at Fresno State when her life was cut short by an unid…
TCC #6 Polly Klaas
This week we take a look at one of the most infamous, horrifying cases in California history: the abduction and murder of Polly Klaas. This story takes place in 1993, when 12 year old Polly is stolen out of her own bedroom during a sleep ov…
TCC #5 Bill Bonin Part 2
This week finishes the horrifying saga of Bill Bonin, otherwise known as the Freeway Killer, who killed at least 21 young men and boys between 1979 and 1980. In the second half of this case, we hear more horrifying details about his final m…
TCC #5: Bill Bonin Part 1
This week, Cindy is doing a deep dive on the absolutely horrible, despicable serial killer, William "Bill" Bonin. This trash bag human assaulted or murdered upwards of 50 boys and young men, and had no signs of stopping when he was finally …
True Crime California: Welcome to the Show!
True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, a former host of Twisted Listers Podcast, these stories will cover everything from well know…
TCC #4 The Murder of Cara Knott
This week we take a look at yet another murder from the 1980's, this time from 1986 in San Diego County. This story is about the tragic murder of 20 year old Cara Knott, a bright young woman with her whole life ahead of her until she meets …
TCC #3 The Sweetheart Murders
Take two on this case! This week, Cindy is looking at a previously cold case that was finally solved over 30 years after a young couple was abducted from Davis, CA, while on their way to a surprise party. As some of you may know, Davis is C…
TCC #3 The Sweetheart Murders
This week, we are again in 1980, this time in Northern California and diving into a former cold case: The Sweeetheart Murders. This case takes place in Cindy's hometown of Davis, CA and involves two kids she could have grown up with: smart,…
TCC #2: The Wonderland Murders
This week, we take a look at the very well known and horrifying case of the Wonderland Murders. This case involves a slew of then-well-known names, including one John Holmes, otherwise known as Johnny Wadd, a famous (or infamous) adult film…
TCC Episode 1: Dorothy Stratten
Hello and welcome to True Crime California, a podcast all about crime that takes place in the Great Golden State.For our first episode, we dive into the trouble life and horrible death of Playboy Playmate and rising star, Dorothy Stratten. …