True Crime Arizona

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Arizona’s Family journalists Briana Whitney and Serjio Hernandez take a deep dive into both unsolved and solved cases around Arizona — retracing steps, uncovering new evidence, and revealing new theories from those involved in the investigations.

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Obsessed: Unraveling Jodi Arias Episode 3 - Picture Perfect Lies

Jodi Arias is arrested for the murder of Travis Alexander and interrogated by police, in what becomes an extremely odd and bizarre interview from her. She adamantly claims she was not there and would never hurt Travis, but evidence on the digital camera left at the crime scene says otherwise. Jodi begins doing media interviews from jail, where her story changes by the day. She befriends another inmate and confides in her, all before the bombshell trial was set to begin with a twist no one saw coming.

22 min
DEC 9

Obsessed: Unraveling Jodi Arias Episode 2 - The Deadly Discovery

It’s June 2008. While Jodi Arias showed up late on a road trip to a work conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, Travis Alexander never showed up for his trip to Cancun, Mexico. Friends were concerned what happened to both of them, but Jodi eventually made it to Utah. When no one could get ahold of Travis, friends went to his Arizona home to check on him, and made a horrific discovery. The investigation begins, all while Jodi pens erratic and emotional entries in her journal before an arrest is made.

27 min
NOV 24

Obsessed: Unraveling Jodi Arias Episode 1 - A Cracked Love Story

In 2006, a young entrepreneur Travis Alexander was living in Mesa, Arizona and met a girl he was interested in at a work conference: Jodi Arias. The two would begin an on-and-off relationship for years riddled with sex and guilty pleasures, something they kept a secret due to Travis’ Mormon faith. Their toxic chemistry led to strained friendships, odd behaviors, and concern from their loved ones. When friends thought Jodi and Travis were done and both had moved on, a missed call changes everything. This is the first episode in a six-episode season of "Obsessed: Unraveling Jodi Arias"

27 min
NOV 3

The Haunted and Paranormal

In a special Halloween-themed episode, host Briana Whitney interviews a paranormal investigator about some of the most haunted places in Arizona and the spirits they’ve had encounters with, interviews a longtime researcher about the famous 1997 Phoenix Lights phenomenon, and explores the odd tale of an unsolved Flagstaff murder with a possible skinwalker to blame.

41 min
OCT 23

My experience witnessing the execution of Richard Djerf

The State of Arizona executed mass murderer Richard Djerf on October 17, 2025. Djerf killed four members of the Luna family inside their Phoenix home in 1993 to get back at a coworker. The murders were particularly gruesome. True Crime Arizona host Briana Whitney was chosen to be a media witness to the execution, and details the process from start to finish of what happened, Djerf’s correspondence with her in the days leading up and his final words, to the emotions she and other witnesses felt after the execution was over.

30 min
OCT 8

The stunning arrest in the teen camping murders

In late May 2025, Phoenix teenagers Pandora Kjolsrud and Evan Clark were innocently camping at Mount Ord, an area of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona. When nobody could get ahold of the teens after they were supposed to be home, deputies found the two shot multiple times and dragged behind a trail. For months, the investigation into their murders went cold, until DNA revealed a prime suspect. Turns out, that man had already inserted himself in the investigation to help detectives. We unravel who suspect Thomas Brown is, what deputies and the victims’ families are saying about the seemingly random killing, and where the case stands now.

23 min
SEP 16

The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Investigation & Impact

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has shaken the American political landscape. In this special crossover episode between True Crime Arizona and Politics Unplugged, Morgan Loew is joined by political editor Dennis Welch and true crime correspondent Briana Whitney for an in-depth discussion on the investigation into the killing and the political and social ramifications now and moving forward.

50 min
SEP 16

High-profile Phoenix cold case cracked after murder suspects identified

On New Year's Eve 2021, Ben Anderson abruptly cancelled brunch with a friend then disappeared. His friends found his car in a Phoenix hotel parking garage with strangers driving it but couldn’t find Ben. Hours later, not only is Ben’s car found torched and abandoned, but his body is found on fire in the Arizona desert 30 miles north. For years, there have been no developments in the case, until now. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has identified the father and son duo they say was involved in Ben’s murder but many questions still remain. We dig deeper about who these suspects are, what criminal history they have, and Ben’s best friend gives an interview about what he remembers from that fateful night now that some things are answered. But the motive or connection between the suspects and Ben remains unknown…

30 min

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Amazing

Apr 20

nordseg

I could listen to Briana read a phone book.
FDLS

2d ago

SleeLupo

Not impressed with the research. The host let someone come on and just say whatever his hypothesis is without any push back. It is a heavy subject not the actual facts used.
Vocal Fry is not a flex

Aug 3

RoadRunner2021

It’s too hard to listen for too long due to the vocal fry. Not a flex Brianna.
Chef’s kiss 💋

Feb 6

O. Shatt

Everything is very well reported and as crime continues to rise in Arizona, I couldn’t think of better coverage for any of it! Thank you.

Arizona’s Family journalists Briana Whitney and Serjio Hernandez take a deep dive into both unsolved and solved cases around Arizona — retracing steps, uncovering new evidence, and revealing new theories from those involved in the investigations.