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Forbes True Crime will delve into the multi-billion dollar business of true crime media--podcasts, TV shows, docs, and books!--going one-on-one with industry leaders, authors, crime-solvers, and more, as well as hitting on the buzziest cases, trials, and mysteries, and ones that will never stop riveting the nation.

  1. 9 FEB

    Podcast On 2007 Murder Led To New Evidence Emerging In Case— Now DA Says Man Wrongfully Convicted

    The 2007 murder of military veteran Danny Harris in the Memphis area was considered settled for years. Andrew Hayes was found guilty of Harris’ murder in 2010 and has been in jail ever since. But, there have been serious concerns on how this case was handled, starting from when law enforcement initially arrived on the scene almost two decades ago. Stephanie Tinsley partnered with the Tennessee Innocence Project and launched her own investigation into the case. She says her podcast was the catalyst for a development that completely changed the trajectory of this story – and in mid-January, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced not only was Andrew Hayes murder wrongfully convicted, charges have been filed against someone else they think is responsible. Stephaine Tinsley joined “Forbes True Crime” to talk about what she found in her investigation for her podcast, “Everything They Missed,” as well as the developments in the case. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

    35 min

  2. 2 FEB

    Judge Ruling No Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione Shows 'Ineptitude' Of Prosecutors: Attorney

    The death penalty is officially off the table for Luigi Mangione. In a stunning blow to prosecutors,  a judge tossed out two of the four counts against Mangione in his federal case: a murder count, which was punishable by death, and another firearms offense. The 27-year-old is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the middle of Manhattan on the morning of December 4, 2024. A nationwide manhunt immediately ensued, and Mangione was found days later in a Pennsylvania McDonald's.  Mangione still faces two stalking counts in the federal case, both carrying the maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Criminal defense attorney Phil Harvey joins "Forbes True Crime" to discuss.

    14 min

  3. 30 JAN

    New Doc Gives Inside 'Minute By Minute' Look Into Elizabeth Smart's Story From Kidnapping To Rescue

    In the early morning hours of June 5, 2002, Ed and Lois Smart received news that is every parent’s worst nightmare. Their 9-year-old daughter, Mary Katherine, woke them up to tell them that her older sister, 14-year-old Elizabeth, was taken from their shared bedroom in their Utah home. Elizabeth vanished without a trace. For endless months, the Smart family, and the entire country, was left with one question that seemed to have no answer – where was Elizabeth? Against all odds – and a grueling nine months later – Elizabeth Smart was rescued after surviving the unimaginable. The new documentary, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, dives back into the story that captivated the nation. Claire Goodlass, the film’s executive producer, and its director, Benedict Sanderson, join “Forbes True Crime” to discuss. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

    25 min

  4. 28 JAN

    Who Is Wade Wilson? Investigative Journalists Tell Chilling Story Behind The 'Deadpool Killer'

    One October day in 2019, 25-year-old Wade Wilson went on a killing spree throughout Cape Coral, Florida. Within the span of hours, he brutally murdered two women – Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. In between, he showed up at his then-girlfriend’s place of work and violently assaulted her. Despite being arrested for a string of violent crimes, Wilson accrued a loyal fanbase online and was dubbed the “Deadpool Killer,” since he shared a name with Marvel character. Wilson was found guilty for the murders of Melton and Ruiz in June 2024, and currently sits on Florida’s death row. Rhonda Schwartz and Brian Ross, the directors and producers behind “Handsome Devil: Charming Killer", the new documentary series exploring the story of Wade Wilson, join “Forbes True Crime.” Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

    14 min

  5. 28 JAN

    Inside The 'Disturbing' Case Against Former Olympian And Alleged 'Modern Day El Chapo' Ryan Wedding

    Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who sat on the FBI’s most wanted list since March of 2025, was apprehended in Mexico, officials announced on Friday. Law enforcement officials alleged Wedding, who competed for Team Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics, was the ringleader of a transnational drug trafficking operation that shipped approximately 60 tons of cocaine a year from Colombia through Mexico, California, and Canada. Officials further claimed that he also played a part in orchestrating the murders of multiple people – including a government witness. FBI Director Kash Patel said Wedding “went from Olympic snowboarder to the largest narco-trafficker in modern times.” Wedding is currently in U.S. custody and faces charges related to drug trafficking, money laundering, murder, and witness tampering. Attorney Chris Melcher joins “Forbes True Crime” to discuss. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

    19 min

  6. 13 JAN

    Bryan Kohberger’s Sister Isn’t Being ‘Totally Forthcoming’ In New Interview: Howard Blum

    On November 13th, 2022, just hours after a typical game day at the University Of Idaho, four college students – Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin – were found murdered in an off-campus house. In July of 2025, Bryan Kohberger, a former PhD student studying criminology at the neighboring Washington State University, pleaded guilty to all four of their murders. For the past three years, Kohberger’s family has largely stayed silent in the aftermath of the tragedy — until now. Less than six months after Kohberger was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, one of his older sister’s, Mel Kohberger, sat down with the New York Times, not to talk about the crimes, but to share part of her family’s story. Howard Blum, author of "When the Night Comes Falling: A Requiem for the Idaho Student Murders," joins “Forbes True Crime” to discuss the interview. Stay Connected Forbes Breaking News on X: https://x.com/ForbesTVNews Forbes Breaking News on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbestvnews More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

    22 min

  7. 6 JAN

    Trump's Comments On Venezuela's Oil Could Be 'Problematic' For US Case Against Maduro: Attorney

    In an overnight operation that shocked the world, the U.S. military launched a coordinated attack in the capital of Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country’s sitting leader and his wife. President Trump characterized the mission, dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve, as an “assault like people have not seen since World War II" that is meant to bring “outlaw dictator Nicolás Maduro to justice.” A new 25-page indictment, unsealed after Maduro was in U.S. custody, revealed he faces drug, narcoterrorism and weapons charges. Attorney General Pam Bondi described both Maduro and his wife, who was named as a co-defendant in the indictment, as “ two alleged international narco traffickers” who will “soon face the full wrath of American justice on American soil in American courts.” In his first court appearance Monday, Maduro pleaded not guilty, vowing he was innocent and still the president of Venezuela. Criminal defense attorney Skye Lazaro joins “Forbes True Crime” to discuss the United States’ case against Maduro. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

    18 min

  8. 2 JAN

    Does Jen Shah Still Owe Restitution For Role In 'Egregious' Fraud Scheme After Early Prison Release?

    Jen Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” was released from federal prison earlier this week, after serving less than 3 years of her 6.5 year sentence. Shah pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud with telemarketing back in 2022. At the time, the DOJ claimed from at least 2012 until her arrest years later in March 2021, she was behind a nationwide telemarketing fraud scheme that amassed thousands of victims. Prosecutors said that her ruse targeted vulnerable and elderly people, and they “were defrauded over and over again until they had nothing left.” In a February 2024 letter to People Magazine, she wrote “In my daily prayers, I ask God for the courage to realize I am worthy of a second chance,” and added "I am finding the courage to set my fear and guilt aside." Shah was released from a minimum-security federal prison camp in Texas to community confinement, where she will serve out the rest of her sentence at home or a halfway house. Criminal defense attorney Lauren Johnson-Norris joins “Forbes True Crime” to discuss. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com

    11 min
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Forbes True Crime will delve into the multi-billion dollar business of true crime media--podcasts, TV shows, docs, and books!--going one-on-one with industry leaders, authors, crime-solvers, and more, as well as hitting on the buzziest cases, trials, and mysteries, and ones that will never stop riveting the nation.

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