76 episodes

Don't Get in the Van! is your new favorite, true-crime focused podcast. Each week we will discuss a different case and test your true crime knowledge with trivia questions answered the following week. Katelynn and Mandi literally became friends discussing The Staircase, when they first met, leading them to come up with the idea of starting a true crime podcast together. Their style is funny and direct, with no stone left unturned, and killer trivia!

Don't Get in the Van‪!‬ Mandi Gray & Katelynn Rhea

    • True Crime
    • 3.9 • 30 Ratings

Don't Get in the Van! is your new favorite, true-crime focused podcast. Each week we will discuss a different case and test your true crime knowledge with trivia questions answered the following week. Katelynn and Mandi literally became friends discussing The Staircase, when they first met, leading them to come up with the idea of starting a true crime podcast together. Their style is funny and direct, with no stone left unturned, and killer trivia!

    Edward Gingerich

    Edward Gingerich

    This week we discuss the case of Edward Gingerich, the first Amish man ever convicted of murder. Who are the Amish, what rules do they live by and how did these answers affect the outcome of this tragic event? Could this have all been prevented? Please join us as we tackle the complexities of this community and the bizarre life of Edward Gingerich.

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Alex Murdaugh: The Trial

    Alex Murdaugh: The Trial

    The life of Alex Murdaugh could have gone very differently...he was born into wealth and power in South Carolina's Low Country, he had a wife and two sons, he owned multiple homes and was a successful lawyer. But, things are not always what they seem. What happened to this family? Who is the real Alex Murdaugh and did he kill his wife and youngest son? This week we cover the trial, week by week.

    • 44 min
    Alex Murdaugh

    Alex Murdaugh

    The life of Alex Murdaugh could have gone very differently...he was born into wealth and power in South Carolina's Low Country, he had a wife and two sons, he owned multiple homes and was a successful lawyer. But, things are not always what they seem. What happened to this family? Who is the real Alex Murdaugh and did he kill his wife and youngest son?

    • 54 min
    Susan Powell

    Susan Powell

    Join us this week as we tackle the extremely sad and disturbing case of the disappearance and unsolved case of Susan Cox Powell. Will we ever truly know what happened to her and what lead to her two little boys to loose their lives? This case is complex, unnerving and frustrating at best. If you do know anything, please contact authorities with the link in our sources.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Dennis Nilsen

    Dennis Nilsen

    Dennis Nilsen is a Scottish Serial Killer whom had a strong resemblance to the killings of the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer. Does this type of killer suffer from psychopathy? Are they clinically insane? Are they aware of and accepting of their crimes? Join us this week as we tackle this intense case and what might lead someone to commit these types of crimes.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Kristin Smart: Part 2

    Kristin Smart: Part 2

    This week we cover Part Two of the case of Kristin Smart. A young college student with her whole life ahead of her, suddenly taken away. What really happened to Kristin Smart on the night of May 25, 1996. How long would it take to get answers and to finally solve this case?

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

3.9 out of 5
30 Ratings

30 Ratings

Tonyswifey15 ,

Best crime podcast

I met Mandi doing yoga. She found out I love true crime podcasts and told me about her. I was star struck! So exciting!!! I gave it a listen and I’m hooked! The ladies are entertaining and share the perfect amount of information. I can’t wait to participate in trivia. I’m almost caught up on all the episodes. If you love true crime, you’ll love Don’t Get In The Van!!! ❤️

Dorei Jewl ,

Terrible sound quality

And the hosts sound like they’re reading from a script most of the time , and having a hard time with some pronounciations . Note to all wannabe podcast hosts - GET QUALITY MICROPHONES BEFORE RECORDING .

Bübbä Chūck ,

Two really dumb people

Tried to listen to one pod and it’s these two morons punching down on the Amish. Then the kicker is these two bozos are shocked when 90% of kids don’t want to lose their family over “jeans”. I can’t imagine the powerful insight in other episodes. You like two idiots talking about crime? Jackpot!

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