Sword and Scale Daily

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Daily true-crime news and coverage of high-profile criminal cases from around the country and around the globe, five days a week.

2025-04-01

April 1st, 2025 - 'Til Death Do Us Part

In Nevada, a young man has been charged in the death of a man back in February. In North Carolina, the body of a man was found floating in a pond weeks after he had gone missing. His estranged wife has since been charged for the alleged murder. Also in Nevada, a woman has been charged in the stabbing death of a toddler. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

12 min
2025-03-31

March 31st, 2025 - Father of the Year

In Ohio, a young teenager was reported missing and later found brutally murdered. Her father was charged with the alleged murder. In Florida, a man allegedly shot and killed his wife after she filed for divorce. In North Carolina, a young pregnant woman has been arrested and charged with murder for the stabbing death of her boyfriend. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

10 min
2025-03-28

March 28th, 2025 - "Had enough with her arguing"...

We bring you some new and updated information on the case of Suzanne Mericle, the Georgia woman accused of killing a man at her home earlier this month. In Texas, a man who was in the process of moving out of his apartment was found brutally stabbed to death. The following day, a friend of his was taken into custody and charged with murder. Over in Indiana, a man stands accused of gunning down his girlfriend after he “had enough” of arguing with her. We also bring you a conclusion on the case of Alvaro Lovos, the man accused of killing his neighbor in November 2024. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

12 min
2025-03-27

March 27th, 2025 - Happy Meals

We have new information on the case of Becky Marodi, the Cal Fire Captain who was found slain in her home last month. In Texas, a man has been charged with murder after an innocent bystander was shot and killed during a heated exchange between two groups of people. In Louisiana, a man has been charged with murder for the death of his stepfather after both men were reported missing. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

11 min
2025-03-26

March 26th, 2025 - The Happiest Place on Earth

In California, a mother is accused of killing her young son during a custody visit. In North Carolina, a man was charged with first-degree murder after a woman was found dead in a hotel room. In Arizona, a man has been charged with murder after his brother was found gunned down in the driveway of his home. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

9 min
2025-03-25

March 25th, 2025 - DAMN, BRUH.

In Utah, a man has been charged in the shooting death of his friend which occurred in early March. The death was initially reported as a possible suicide. In North Carolina, a man was arrested and charged in connection to a triple murder. In Texas, a man is alleged to have killed his step-grandmother in an attack that was directed at his stepfather. His mother, however, believes his mental illness is what drove him to kill. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

9 min
2025-03-24

March 24th, 2025 - Young Love

In Texas, a young couple’s parents go together to discuss the relationship, only for an argument and alleged shooting to break out. In New York, a man who was reported to be missing was discovered hiding in a neighbor’s shed. In North Carolina, a man was charged with murder after he sent a jail grievance confessing to a woman’s alleged murder back in July 2024. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

9 min
2025-03-21

March 21st, 2025 - The Friendly Dad

In Georgia, a young man was arrested and charged with murder after a woman was found dead in front of her home. In Texas, a young mother was found shot in her home. Her boyfriend claimed that the shooting was accidental, but he didn’t realize that somebody had witnessed the shooting unfold. In New York, a father is accused of gunning down his girlfriend and his son in their family home before fleeing from the scene. He was captured roughly 12 hours later when he returned to his house. Consider joining PLUS+ at swordandscale.com/plus

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195 Ratings

Good show

2020-05-20

Bug70

I enjoy sword and scale. And this daily show is good as well. The only real criticism I have is, The narrator mispronounces words and names often. Common names. It really makes me wonder if he does it on purpose!
Great show

2024-11-04

jig_A_Who

Really like this show, nice new stories everyday.
Just what we needed our daily fill

2024-08-20

BillyFotopoulos

This is just what you need for your daily fill. Thanks for putting this out here. This is a great network and waiting a few more months until I buy the video package.
M.I.A.

2020-08-12

lnc145

Why did this end so abruptly?! Missing this daily podcast.