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True Crime

True Crime

Updated weekly
True Crime

True Crime

Weekly series

28 JAN

Trouble Ahead

A teenage girl’s discovery of a human skull on Iowa’s Greenbelt River Trail led investigators to the murder of missing 29-year-old Angela Nicole Bradbury. The case unraveled into a chilling confession by Nathan James Gilmore, whose digital trail and coded clues revealed a cold, deliberate killing. What began as a missing person report ended as one of Iowa’s most disturbing murder cases. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

28 Jan

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20 min
11/04/2025

10. Justice Delivered

After two years of delays, countless courtroom antics, and a trial that defied belief, the jury finally reaches a verdict. Bradley Yohn’s fate is sealed—but the surprises aren’t over yet. As Tina Lohman’s family delivers raw and heartbreaking impact statements, the judge hands down a sentence that stuns the courtroom. But even with justice served, the question lingers—why did this happen? And how does a family move forward from something so horrific? In this final episode, we reflect on the case, the failures that led to it, and the lessons we can all take away.

11/04/2025

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50 min
06/11/2024

Lobotomized

Tammy thought she met the man of her dreams when she started dating Joseph Oberhansley. He was younger than her and she found him handsome. But when he slowly became controlling and she discovered the secret of his horrible past she broke it off. Only then did Joe reveal his true self and Tammy never stood a chance. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

06/11/2024

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30 min
13/04/2023

Not Recovering

Amityville, New York was the scene for a 70’s movie called Amityville Horror, but 2020 reminded residents that horror can strike at any time. Vietnam vet Dwight Powers would be the focus of this true story, and he wouldn’t live to tell it. Assaulted in his very home by a crazed and ruthless man, he learned the hard way that safety and peace are only ever temporary. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

13/04/2023

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24 min
4 FEB

Party

James Rackover looked like someone who had it all. He had style, status, and a last name that carried weight. But the truth behind the image was darker. When a man goes missing after a night in Manhattan, investigators start to uncover the kind of past James hoped no one would find. He wasn’t who he said he was. And he wasn’t done breaking the rules. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

4 Feb

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30 min
09/11/2023

Sucker

During some of Romania’s toughest times under Communist control, a vampire stalked the streets after midnight seeking out prey to satisfy his urges for blood and death. While the crimes were initially ignored to spare the country’s reputation, Ion Rimaru would finally be caught and named the Butcher of Bucharest. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

09/11/2023

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28 min
31/07/2024

God Bless America

In the idyllic town of Shakopee, where the Minnesota River winds its peaceful course, and a community finds solace, tranquility turns to terror when a horrifying crime rocks the neighborhood to its core. A young woman witnesses a night-marish scene right outside her home and shares it, sending shockwaves through the town and beyond. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

31/07/2024

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28 min
14/09/2023

Porcelain

In the spring of 2006, a bubbly young woman with close ties to friends and family suddenly goes missing, leaving behind all of her personal belongings and a ransacked apartment. When Christina Eubanks turns up dead, everyone wants the truth. But the truth won’t come so easily and jurors would find themselves wondering if the victim was spontaneoulsy struck or if she was slain over a dirty secret. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

14/09/2023

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28 min
02/03/2023

Roadkill

Two men on vacation in Florida happen upon a battered and desperate woman who stumbled out of the brush on the side of a remote highway in South Florida. As the men try to help Shandelle Maycock they realize her injuries are severe but she wasn’t worried about them, she was more worried about who did this to her… and her still missing child. The distressing tale of Kendall Maycock unfolds as a poignant narrative of a resilient young single mother grappling with the formidable challenges life has thrown her way. Her journey, marked by the trials of an unexpected early pregnancy and the daunting reality of homelessness, paints a vivid picture of her struggle against the odds. Kendall's life, already steeped in hardship, veered into an even more perilous direction when she encountered Harold Franklin Brodie, a man whose history was tainted by criminal activities. Initially, Harold presented himself as a benevolent figure, extending an offer of assistance to the beleaguered young woman. However, his true intentions soon surfaced as he began to make unwelcome and inappropriate advances toward her. The situation escalated tragically when Harold assaulted Kendall, a harrowing experience that left her battered and abandoned on the side of a desolate road. In this critical moment of vulnerability, her plight was witnessed by compassionate passersby who intervened, providing her with the much-needed help and ultimately saving her from further peril. The aftermath of the assault saw the mobilization of law enforcement as a thorough police investigation was launched, meticulously piecing together the events that led to the attack. The diligent efforts of the authorities culminated in the apprehension and arrest of Harold, bringing a measure of justice to the ordeal that Kendall had endured. Meanwhile, Harold's wife was engulfed in her own turmoil, reacting with a mix of shock, disbelief, and hysteria as the events unfolded and the grim reality of her husband's actions came to light. Her emotional turmoil added another layer to the complex narrative of betrayal and victimization that surrounded this case. Kendall's story, while fraught with suffering and injustice, is also a testament to her indomitable spirit and the human capacity for resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. It serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that many face in silence and the profound impact that a single act of kindness—or cruelty—can have on a person's life. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

02/03/2023

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32 min
20/11/2024

Dad

In the tiny, rural village of Emerson, Nebraska, where only about 800 people live nestled in the northern, rolling hills, a series of inexplicable events begins to unfold. What seems like an ordinary morning turns into a nightmare as a young mother stumbles upon clues that hint at foul play on her boyfriend’s property. As the clues quickly mount, the truth reveals itself to be far worse than anyone could have imagined. Get commercial free access to over a decade of Sword and Scale's true crime podcasts at http://swordandscale.com

20/11/2024

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26 min

Welcome to Nightmares. True-Crime for Bedtime. Your nightmare begins now…

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TRUE CRIME
A 77-year-old grandmother stranded on the side of the road. A chance encounter with pure evil. A crime so brutal it shattered an entire family and left a town in shock. From the creators of Sword and Scale comes a gripping ten-part true crime series that unravels the horrifying story of Tina Lohman—a woman who should have been safe, but wasn’t. As the case unfolds, we follow the chilling investigation, the relentless pursuit of justice, and the jaw-dropping courtroom chaos that no one saw coming. But beyond the crime itself lies a deeper truth about the failures of the system, the resilience of a family, and the unsettling reality that monsters don’t always lurk in the shadows—they walk among us. Listen now to This Doesn’t Happen to People Like Me—because sometimes, the unimaginable becomes reality. Show will launch on 3/3/2025. Please SUBSCRIBE to get updates when each episode drops. If you like the show, please review it, rate it, and tell your friends. An Ad-Free version of the show is available via a Sword and Scale +PLUS subscription at any tier level. You can find out more at swordandscale.com.

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TRUE CRIME

4 DAYS AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Snap

Thirteen-year-old Thad Phillips fell asleep on his couch—and woke up in a nightmare. Trapped in a decaying house with a smiling teen and sinister intentions, he would spend two harrowing days fighting to survive when all hope seemed lost.

4 days ago

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29 min

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