True Crime Cases You Haven't Heard

Steve Rhode | Host of the True Crime Podcast

True Crime podcast hosted by Steve Rhode, exploring untold true crime stories and the complexities behind true crime cases. Each episode honors victims while discussing justice and accidentally teaching new information you don't know. To join the exclusive email notification list go to https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe

  1. 5-Time Felon Refused to Kill Raul Mena: A True Crime Case

    4D AGO

    5-Time Felon Refused to Kill Raul Mena: A True Crime Case

    The Fairhope sisters' murder-for-hire plot is one of the most morally complex true crime cases we've covered. Three Alabama sisters paid a five-time convicted felon to kill their brother-in-law — and she became the only person who did the right thing. Built from 76 pages of federal court documents including the sentencing transcript, this episode reveals how a $500 vet bill became a murder contract, and what happened when the intended victim walked into court to thank the woman hired to kill him. All five defendants have been sentenced. Court documents are sent exclusively to subscribers when episodes drop — subscribe now at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe so you don't miss future case files.

    1h 7m
  2. Firefighter Sean Williamson Killed for $400K Insurance

    FEB 11

    Firefighter Sean Williamson Killed for $400K Insurance

    Lt. Sean Williamson's death in a Philadelphia building collapse is one of the most preventable true crime cases we've covered. The fire was out. He was inside checking the structure — then three stories came down on six people. Built from 466 pages of federal court documents, this episode reveals how building owner Al-Ashraf Khalil set fire to his own pizza shop for an insurance payout, texted his accomplice "Bro one fireman died" at 5:25 AM, signed the insurance claim the same day, then boarded a plane to Jordan. Khalil is now serving 40 years in federal prison. Court documents are sent exclusively to subscribers when episodes drop — subscribe now at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe so you don't miss future case files.

    41 min
  3. He Told the Truth. They Put Him in a Psych Ward. A True Crime Case

    FEB 4

    He Told the Truth. They Put Him in a Psych Ward. A True Crime Case

    William Woods told the truth about his identity — and they put him in a psych ward. This true crime case begins at an Albuquerque hot dog cart in 1988, where a coworker stole Woods' wallet and spent the next 35 years living as him. Built from 359 pages of federal court documents, this episode reveals how Woods was arrested, jailed for 428 days, committed to a mental hospital, and forcibly medicated — all for insisting he was himself. The man who stole his identity called prosecutors demanding his victim stay locked up. Ian Mallory, a university police detective and a DNA paternity test finally proved what Woods had been saying all along. Court documents are sent exclusively to subscribers when episodes drop — subscribe now at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe so you don't miss future case files.

    55 min
  4. He Kidnapped His Own Attorney: The Story of Putt

    JAN 28

    He Kidnapped His Own Attorney: The Story of Putt

    Putnam Richardson's kidnapping of attorney Mel Shelander is one of the most ironic true crime cases we've covered. At 79 years old, Richardson abducted his own former defense lawyer—the man who represented him on kidnapping charges 40 years earlier—and held him chained in a shed for 55 hours demanding $1 million ransom. Built from 65 pages of federal court documents including the factual basis, plea agreement, and sentencing memorandum, this episode traces Richardson's 61-year criminal career from teenage car parts thief to repeat kidnapper. The FBI rescued Shelander unharmed. Richardson was sentenced to 294 months. Court documents are sent exclusively to subscribers when episodes drop—subscribe now at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe so you don't miss future case files.

    45 min
  5. Bodies Falling from the Sky: John Walker's Deadly Aviation Fraud

    JAN 21

    Bodies Falling from the Sky: John Walker's Deadly Aviation Fraud

    John Walker's aviation fraud is one of the deadliest true crime cases we've  covered. He built "Frankenstein helicopters" from crashed remains, bribed an FAA inspector, and ran 48 shell companies from Guam—while pilots kept dying.   Built from 3,070 pages of federal court documents, this episode reveals how Walker's scheme killed 10 pilots, including one who died during his own trial. He's now serving 405 months in federal prison.                                Court documents are sent exclusively to subscribers when episodes drop—subscribe at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe so you don't miss future case files.

    55 min
  6. The SWIPE GOD Rapper Who Convicted Himself: Check Fraud Case

    JAN 14

    The SWIPE GOD Rapper Who Convicted Himself: Check Fraud Case

    Hunter Hudson Jr.'s check fraud case is one of the most self-incriminating true crime cases we've covered. The Montgomery rapper named his album "SWIPE GOD," gave a 27-minute interview titled "What You Know About Swiping," and coordinated his crimes through a Telegram group chat called "Fraud Academy"—while the FBI was already watching. Built from 294 pages of federal court documents, this crime case reveals how corrupt postal workers and a bank teller enabled over $2 million in fraudulent check deposits. A 73-year-old yacht club teaching kids to sail noticed $75,000 missing—and triggered the investigation that brought it all down. Ten defendants. 648 months combined prison time. Court documents sent exclusively to subscribers at episode release—subscribe at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe before you miss the next case files.

    41 min
  7. The Whistleblower Who Had 48 Hours to Live: True Crime Case

    JAN 7

    The Whistleblower Who Had 48 Hours to Live: True Crime Case

    Eliud Montoya's murder is one of the fastest whistleblower retaliation true crime cases ever documented. He filed a federal complaint on Thursday exposing his supervisor's $3.5 million labor trafficking scheme—and was shot six times by Saturday afternoon. Built from 3,090 pages of federal court records including trial transcripts, the getaway driver's 141-page confession, and the civil verdict that held Wolf Tree's parent company 90% responsible for his death, this episode reveals how a decade-long fraud operation silenced the one man who couldn't be controlled. Three men received federal sentences totaling over 100 years. Court documents are sent exclusively to subscribers when episodes drop — subscribe now at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe so you don't miss future case files.

    1h 37m
  8. Brandy Odom's Killer Studied Dexter: A True Crime Case

    12/31/2025

    Brandy Odom's Killer Studied Dexter: A True Crime Case

    Cory Martin's murder of Brandy Odom is one of the most calculated true crime cases we've covered. He spent a year planning—taking out $200,000 in life insurance and studying Dexter daily to learn how to kill. Built from 2,977 pages of federal court documents and trial testimony, this episode reveals how digital forensics and a co-conspirator's confession finally brought justice after the case went cold for two years. Martin is now serving life in federal prison. Court documents are sent exclusively to subscribers when episodes drop — subscribe now at https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe so you don't miss future case files.

    54 min
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True Crime podcast hosted by Steve Rhode, exploring untold true crime stories and the complexities behind true crime cases. Each episode honors victims while discussing justice and accidentally teaching new information you don't know. To join the exclusive email notification list go to https://truecrimeunheard.com/subscribe

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  • Creator
    Steve Rhode | Host of the True Crime Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Steve Rhode | Host of the True Crime Podcast
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