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True Crime Cases with Lanie

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Exploring the ethical complexities of true crime, one case at a time.

  1. 12/29/2025

    True Crime Conversations: Feat Lanie Hobbs, Gillian Pensavalle & Alvin Williams

    From the outside, the world of true crime podcasting may seem small. Once you are in it, you realize how expansive, diverse, and deeply personal the landscape really is. In this special conversation, Lanie sits down with two standout creators in the genre: Gillian Pensavalle from ⁠True Crime Obsessed⁠ and Alvin Williams from ⁠Affirmative Murder.⁠ The three explore their individual journeys into podcasting, what inspired them, what keeps them going, and how their approaches, audiences, and storytelling styles differ while still sharing a commitment to intentional and ethical true crime storytelling. You will hear about the importance of community, the influence of personal backgrounds on the way we cover crime, and how authenticity becomes a bridge between creator and listener. Whether you are discovering these creators for the first time or have followed their work for years, this conversation offers a look behind the microphone and into the heart of what motivates us to tell these stories with care. If you enjoy this episode, check out True Crime Obsessed and Affirmative Murder, and let them know you first heard them on True Crime Cases with Lanie. Your support strengthens the entire true crime community. For Ad Free Content Visit Supercast, Patreon, or Apple Subscription Connect with Us Enjoying our podcast, we would greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform.Follow Lanie and the show by checking out our Linktree.True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube, and TikTok. Credits Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams. Find him on Twitter @wetalkofdreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/Case Cracker Elite, Patreon Producer, Kim McDermott

    1h 8m
  2. 12/02/2025

    The Zoloft Defense

    I’M BACK – Thank you so much for hanging in there with me, while I took some time away from the podcast rather unexpectedly. I miss my dad quite a bit, so coming back has been really daunting. If you read this far, thank you again for hanging out until I got it all together to come back to a place I’ve called ‘home’ for the last 10 years. I’m not done with TCCWL [probs will do this into my 70s! lol] You might remember this phrase from health class: “All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.” It was a simple reminder that while there’s nothing wrong with needing medication, even the ones that sound intimidating, we have to be careful about what we take and how much. All medicines are drugs, and all drugs carry risks. Content Warnings: murder, prescription drug use, familicide, mentions of suicide. For Ad Free Content visit ⁠Supercast⁠; ⁠Patreon⁠; or ⁠Apple Subscription⁠ Connect with Us: Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform. Follow Lanie & the show by ⁠checking out our linktree!⁠  True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok. Credits: Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint. Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!). Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit ⁠https://theinkypawprint.com/⁠ Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

    33 min
  3. 07/02/2025

    The Lisa Boldridge Case: Manipulation, Obsession, and Murder

    This week, I’m stepping away from our usual format to bring you a more candid, off-the-cuff exploration of a case that stayed with me—one that didn’t make national headlines but absolutely should have. Lisa Boldridge didn’t fire the gun that killed her ex-husband, Kurt—but prosecutors say she planned every detail. From years of harassment and arson to manipulating her son’s father into pulling the trigger, this case is a disturbing look at how far one woman would go to regain control. We’ll unpack the tangled relationships, veiled threats, and the cold logic behind a calculated murder—and explore whether justice was truly served. If you like this style of storytelling, let me know by rating the episode or dropping a comment on Spotify or social media. Your feedback helps shape future episodes. —Listen now to learn:• Why Lisa was already on investigators’ radar• How false accusations sparked a murder plot• What role financial gain and control may have played• And why she could be released as early as 2025 Follow, rate, and share to support the show. connect with Us: Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform. Follow Lanie & the show by checking out our linktree!  True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok. Credits: Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint. Writing and content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!). Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/ Sources:Snapped (Oxygen), Kansas Court of Appeals, Kansas Supreme Court, Justia, FindLaw, and local reporting from the Atchison Globe.

    24 min
  4. 06/05/2025

    Trapped: The Death of Jorge Torres Jr.

    There are moments in life that, once seen, can never be unseen.Maybe it’s something deeply personal—like the sight of a loved one in a hospital bed. Or maybe it’s the brief but jarring glimpse of strangers in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Sarah Boone and Jorge Torres Jr.—a couple bound by a volatile, alcohol-fueled relationship that ended in a shocking and unforgettable act. What unfolded inside a suitcase one February night was recorded, documented, and later presented as evidence. But the deeper questions remain: Was it a moment of rage? A tragic mistake? Or something much more calculated? Content Warnings: murder, intimate partner violence, alcohol abuse. For Ad Free Content visit Supercast; Patreon; or Apple Subscription Sponsors: Help your body combat the effects of aging by going to Ancientnutrition.com/tcc for 25% off your first order! Connect with Us: Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform. Follow Lanie & the show by checking out our linktree!  True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok. Credits: Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint. Writing and content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!). Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

    28 min
4.5
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1,141 Ratings

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Exploring the ethical complexities of true crime, one case at a time.

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