9 episodes

Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. She’s the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop in vice stings, crime-scene commander, patient confidante of killers. A master interrogator, she invokes her personal experience – and deepest griefs – as a tool to elicit confessions. When a young woman’s body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Trapp learns the murder may be linked to the disappearance of three other women in nearby Santa Ana. Trapp embarks on a dark journey that brings her face to face with a man who takes “a little piece of her soul.” The series is about a singular detective on a relentless, sometimes lonely quest for answers.From the Los Angeles Times and Wondery, “Detective Trapp” is a new story from Christopher Goffard, the writer and host of “Dirty John.”

Detective Trapp Los Angeles Times | Wondery

    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 8.7K Ratings

Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. She’s the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop in vice stings, crime-scene commander, patient confidante of killers. A master interrogator, she invokes her personal experience – and deepest griefs – as a tool to elicit confessions. When a young woman’s body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Trapp learns the murder may be linked to the disappearance of three other women in nearby Santa Ana. Trapp embarks on a dark journey that brings her face to face with a man who takes “a little piece of her soul.” The series is about a singular detective on a relentless, sometimes lonely quest for answers.From the Los Angeles Times and Wondery, “Detective Trapp” is a new story from Christopher Goffard, the writer and host of “Dirty John.”

    All the Missing | 1

    All the Missing | 1

    Episode 1: Detective Julissa Trapp fights her way onto the homicide unit in her hometown of Anaheim, California — and strives amid personal struggles to understand God’s plan for her. In a nearby city, women begin vanishing.

    • 35 min
    Circuits | 2

    Circuits | 2

    Episode 2: Detective Trapp finds a young woman’s body at a recycling plant. The investigation leads to the dangerous streets where the victim worked. Is her death connected to the disappearances of three other women?

    • 37 min
    Partners | 3

    Partners | 3

    Episode 3: After weeks of frustration, Anaheim detectives break a murder case wide open —and find it larger and stranger than anyone could have anticipated.

    • 43 min
    The Interview | 4

    The Interview | 4

    Episode 4: Detective Trapp comes face-to-face with a suspected serial killer during a harrowing 13 1/2-hour interview that tests all her skill and endurance. To win, she must trick her adversary.

    • 45 min
    Secret Graves | 5

    Secret Graves | 5

    Episode 5: A serial killer’s trial does not end the case for Detective Trapp. In its aftermath, she finds herself on a quest all her own.

    • 44 min
    Behind the Scenes | 6

    Behind the Scenes | 6

    Christopher Goffard talks with Matthew Shaer, host of Over My Dead Body, about the journey from Dirty John to Detective Trapp.

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
8.7K Ratings

8.7K Ratings

Teon77 ,

Excellent

I really enjoyed listening to season one. I love watching and listening to the art of interrogation. So well done! Cant wait for season 2!

Wury Davenport ,

Amazing podcast!

I’m in love with Detective Trapp’s story and demeanor!
She is the definition of a victim’s advocate and a lioness in the interrogation room!
Keep up the great work!
This is one of the best podcasts I’ve had the opportunity to listen to!

Majandri ,

I need more please

Great show, I didn’t want it to end. It was too short.

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