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Crimelines True Crime

Crimelines walks you through true crime events, pairing captivating tales with clear storytelling. Host Charlie brings in appropriate historic and cultural context to look beyond what happened and consider why it happened. Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC

  1. 4D AGO

    Thomas and Jennifer Ayers | Adequate Provocation

    When Thomas and Jennifer Ayers were found dead, the suspect was known from the start. But the investigation questioned motives and in the end, it was up to a judge to balance justice with mercy.    This case is *solved* Thank you to today's sponsor Newspapers.com ! Go to newspapers.com/truecrime/ and use code CRIMELINES at check out. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min
  2. Beyond the Files: Wesley Person | Dollars and Sense

    JAN 31 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Beyond the Files: Wesley Person | Dollars and Sense

    This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. A man who was involved in a fraud scheme was found dead and the investigators believed the motive was that he double crossed two of his co-conspirators. But years later, a habeas petition threw their theory for one of the defendants completely into question. From Season 13 Episode 30 of the Forensic Files, this is: Dollars and Sense. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    44 min

  3. JAN 28 · BONUS

    That Beast Was Not Me | An interview with Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon

    An interview with Dr. Jeffery Smalldon, author of “That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers” THAT BEAST WAS NOT ME documents five decades of conversations with murderers like John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, serial sniper Thomas Lee Dillon, and Donald Harvey-then thought to be the most prolific serial killer in American history. Through letters, prison visits, and interviews, Smalldon gives readers a terrifying look into the darkest recesses of the human psyche. Get the book here To learn more: https://jeffreysmalldon.com/  Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min
  4. Beyond the Files: Viktor Gunnarsson and Catherine Miller | To the Viktor

    JAN 28 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Beyond the Files: Viktor Gunnarsson and Catherine Miller | To the Viktor

    This episode of Beyond the Files is possible thanks to Apple Subscribers! Sign up for access to this show plus all Crimelines episodes ad free. In December of 1993, two murders occurred and the victims were both linked to the same woman. But with other possible motives–and international controversy–the police had to work to connect the crimes and bring the killer to justice. From Season 10 Episode 39 of the Forensic Files, this is: To the Viktor. Licensing: "Half Mystery" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    47 min

  5. JAN 26 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Bonus: That Beast Was Not Me | Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon

    **This episode will be available FREE (ad-supported) 1/28/2026. It is offered early ad-free to Apple Subscribers** An interview with Dr. Jeffery Smalldon, author of “That Beast Was Not Me: One Forensic Psychologist, Five Decades of Conversations with Killers” THAT BEAST WAS NOT ME documents five decades of conversations with murderers like John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, serial sniper Thomas Lee Dillon, and Donald Harvey-then thought to be the most prolific serial killer in American history. Through letters, prison visits, and interviews, Smalldon gives readers a terrifying look into the darkest recesses of the human psyche. To learn more: https://jeffreysmalldon.com/ Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC.

    45 min

  6. JAN 21

    Lucille Butterworth | A Missed Confession

    Lucille Butterworth went missing in Tasmania in 1969, and Australians were shocked to learn decades later that someone confessed to her murder just 7 years after her disappearance. Confirmation bias, tunnel vision, and poor police procedures so damaged this case that even a confession was not enough to close it.  This case is *unsolved* If you know anything about the disappearance of Lucille Butterworth, you can contact the Tasmania Police at 131 444 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 333 000. Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    53 min

  7. JAN 14

    Matthew Crocker, Emmanuel Birts, David Blockett | The Profile of an Infant Abduction

    Infant abductions are unlike other kidnappings and the profile of the perpetrator differs greatly, with the vast majority being women whose motivation is to raise the child. With the rise in at-home DNA kits, these cold cases are starting to be solved but there are still some that remain unresolved.  These cases are *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or Matthew Crocker: Van Buren Police Department 479-474-1234 Emmanuel Birts: Dallas Police Department 214-744-4444 David Blockett: Newport News Police Department 757-926-8706 Support the show! Get the exclusive show Beyond the Files plus Crimelines episodes ad free on Supercast: https://crimelines.supercast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimelines Apple Subscriptions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494  For one time support: https://www.basementfortproductions.com/support Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Sources: 2026 Crimelines Podcast Source List Transcript: https://app.podscribe.ai/series/3790 If an exact transcript is needed, please request at crimelinespodcast@gmail.com   Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    30 min

  8. JAN 13 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Matthew Crocker, Emmanuel Birts, David Blockett | The Profile of an Infant Abduction

    **This episode will be available FREE (ad-supported) 1/14/2026. It is offered ad-free to Apple Subscribers** Note: early releases begin again next week! Thank you for your understanding during the holidays. Infant abductions are unlike other kidnappings and the profile of the perpetrator differs greatly, with the vast majority being women whose motivation is to raise the child. With the rise in at-home DNA kits, these cold cases are starting to be solved but there are still some that remain unresolved. These cases are *unsolved* If you know anything, you can call NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST or Matthew Crocker: Van Buren Police Department 479-474-1234 Emmanuel Birts: Dallas Police Department 214-744-4444 David Blockett: Newport News Police Department 757-926-8706 Links to all my socials and more: https://linktr.ee/crimelines Licensing and credits: Theme music by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/ Cover Art by Lars Hacking from Rusty Hinges Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC.

    30 min
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Crimelines walks you through true crime events, pairing captivating tales with clear storytelling. Host Charlie brings in appropriate historic and cultural context to look beyond what happened and consider why it happened. Crimelines is a registered trademark of Crimelines LLC

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  • Creator
    Crimelines True Crime
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    662
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © © Crimelines True Crime
  • Show Website
    Crimelines® True Crime
  • Provider
    Charlene Hacking

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