True Crime Squad

Kristi Brower

Come join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories, teach you about the legal system, and give you practical ways to help, all with a wicked sense of humor!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Tracey Grist Trial Day Two - 4.15.2026 - The Forensics

    Day Two of Tracey Grist’s trial centered on prosecutors reinforcing Kathryn Restelli’s account with neighbor, police, and forensic testimony. Jurors heard neighbors describe hearing multiple gunshots, saw surveillance timing evidence, and heard first responder testimony that a knife was found near Matthew Restelli — but forensic testing later showed no DNA from Matthew, Kathryn, Kevin, or Tracey on that knife. By the end of the day, the state had shifted from emotional conspiracy testimony to physical evidence designed to challenge the self-defense narrative. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquad Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    5h 13m

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    R*pe Academy, Peyton Beam and Gas Station Hero

    What investigators call “R*pe Academy” refers to hidden online networks where men exchange tactics for drugging, coercing, and assaulting women — and major cases like Dominique Pelicot show those digital communities can lead directly to real-world crimes inside ordinary marriages. Around the world, courts in France, South Korea, United Kingdom, and United States are prosecuting offenders who often appeared outwardly normal while secretly drugging, filming, or facilitating assaults. Experts say the most disturbing pattern is that many victims sensed something was wrong for years — unexplained blackouts, fatigue, injuries, memory gaps — but only understood the truth when digital evidence finally exposed the hidden abuse. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/dominique-pelicot-frenchman-accused-mass-rape-wife-admits-charges-media-2024-09-17/ https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-chat-room-blackmail-ef2c830f9fbaae3ee6ac74301022ed78?utm_source=chatgpt.com Peyton Beam has been accused of killing Ericka Kramer, setting a fire, and then returning to help fight that fire. https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2026/04/ohio-firefighter-accused-of-killing-woman-setting-home-on-fire-then-responding-to-blaze Gas station employee saves kidnapping victim https://people.com/gas-station-clerk-saves-victim-16-after-she-was-abducted-on-way-to-school-11951505 Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Follow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6i Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    51 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Wednesday Night Case Updates

    Katie and Kristi update many of the cases they are following. Look for Philly tow wars, Kevin Christensen, Timothy Hudson, Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, Jennifer Gledhill, Caleb Flynn, Stacey Wondra, Tyler Robinson Josh Duggar and Weinstein. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Follow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6i Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    1hr 1min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Tracey Grist Trial Day One - The Openers and the Accomplice

    On Day 1 of Tracey Grist’s trial, prosecutors told jurors that Matthew Restelli was lured from California to Utah, entered Grist’s darkened home, and was shot seven times within moments by Kevin Ellis. The state’s key first witness, Kathryn Restelli, admitted she conspired with her mother and brother and testified that the murder idea began when her mother jokingly suggested they could kill Matthew and claim self-defense. Kathryn told jurors she later tried to back out, but said her mother responded, “I don’t care, I’m doing it anyway,” and continued pushing the plan forward. Prosecutors used her testimony and text messages to argue that Tracey Grist was the driving force behind both the planning and the attempted cover story involving a knife placed in Matthew’s non-dominant hand. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquad Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    5h 12m

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Tracy Grist trial, Lego Heist, Kouri Richins

    Tracy Grist trial, Lego Heist, Kouri Richins The Tracy Grist trial in Utah starts today. Tracy is accused of masterminding the murder of her son-in-law. https://www.courttv.com/news/ut-v-tracey-grist-the-family-trap-murder-trial/ https://www.courttv.com/title/donna-adelson-was-focus-of-tracey-grists-internet-searches/ https://www.courttv.com/title/kevin-ellis-sister-testifies-to-mothers-alleged-involvement-in-murder-plot/ Dumb Criminals Lego Heist https://www.fox4news.com/news/1m-lego-products-stolen-fort-worth-recovered-california Crime News Update Kouri Richins https://abcnews.com/US/closing-arguments-murder-trial-kouri-richins-utah-mom/story Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Follow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6i Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    54 min

  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    Harry Dresden Intruder Case, Robert McCaffrey

    Jason Thomas Nichols is accused of forcing his way into a Fairfield, California home after repeatedly demanding to see the homeowner’s daughter, in a confrontation captured on Ring doorbell video. Prosecutors say Nichols identified himself as “Harry Dresden,” a fictional wizard detective, before entering through a rear sliding door and triggering a violent struggle inside the home. He now faces felony charges including burglary, criminal threats, vandalism, and assault. https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/fairfield-home-intruder-video-22202407.php https://solano.courts.ca.gov/online-services/court-calendar https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/fairfield-viral-video-shows-homeowner-fighting-22201943.php Robert McCaffrey has been charged with the 1990 murder of Lisa McBride. Robert’s wife, Gail McCaffrey, has been missing for 14 years as well. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1262166449428714&set=a.198214612490575&type=3&ref=embed_post https://people.com/husband-of-missing-woman-arrested-in-connection-to-separate-36-year-old-homicide-cold-case-11948349 https://abc7chicago.com/post/robert-mccaffrey-arrested-murder-lisa-mcbride-vernon-township-new-jersey-35-years-later/18880118/ Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Follow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6i Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    49 min

  7. 10 APR

    Caleb Flynn Back in Court: Judge Weighs Evidence Release Before Murder Trial

    Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn returned to court today in Miami County Common Pleas Court as attorneys argued over whether evidence in the murder case can be publicly released before trial. Prosecutors want tighter limits on discovery while the defense pushes back ahead of Flynn’s April 28 trial for the shooting death of his pregnant wife Ashley Flynn. Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Follow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6i Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    11 min

  8. 10 APR

    True Crime Roundup: Alligators, Taco Bell Crimes, Nude Sunbathing, Hide and Seek Criminals and more!

    Florida Man- https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/04/07/rooftop-roadkill-tourists-haul-dead-alligator-across-central-florida-counties-fwc-says/ Wtf News- Taco Bell daily double https://www.wisn.com/article/employee-accused-of-firing-shots-outside-muskego-taco-bell-charged/70609158 https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/dui-fort-myers-taco-bell-police-florida/70396200 Creepy Crime https://www.wyff4.com/article/man-arrested-nude-sunbathing-in-backyard-legal/70901192 Florida Man https://www.nbcmiami.com/video/video/video-shows-hiding-suspect-fall-through-ceiling-and-into-arms-of-swat-in-florida/3717937/ Dumb Criminals https://www.foxnews.com/world/see-it-suspect-discovered-hiding-couch-police-bodycam-while-serving-arrest-warrant WTF News https://www.nbcmiami.com/video/video/video-shows-hiding-suspect-fall-through-ceiling-and-into-arms-of-swat-in-florida/3717937/ Join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories and give you actionable things you can do to help, all with a wicked sense of humor. Follow our True Crime Trials Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeSquadTrials Follow our True Crime Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimesquadshorts-t6i Want to Support our work and get perks like extra content and The Watch Party? www.truecrimesquad.com *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimesquad Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimesquad.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimesquad BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/truecrimesquad.bsky.social True Crime Squad on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1

    45 min
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Come join our squad! Kristi and Katie share true crime stories, teach you about the legal system, and give you practical ways to help, all with a wicked sense of humor!

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  • Creator
    Kristi Brower
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.4k
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristi Brower
  • Show Website
    True Crime Squad

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