California Crime with Amy Jean

California Crime with Amy Jean

"Deep dives, real lives, and stories told with compassion." At California Crime with Amy Jean, we believe victims were people long before they became headlines. Every case represents a life interrupted, a family forever changed, and a community left searching for answers. Our mission is to tell these stories with compassion, honor those affected, and ask the difficult questions that may help create a safer future.  The mission was never really about crime. It was always about people. 

Episodes

  1. Jun 4

    Rampage in Steel: The Tank Terror of San Diego

    Send us Fan Mail This episode follows a local resident whose life had unraveled in the years leading up to a crime that left San Diego residents in disbelief. It is the story of a community under siege, a man in crisis, and a day many San Diegans will never forget.  Season 2 Episode 1 - Rampage of Steel: The Tank Terror of San Diego from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California. Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Check us out on Facebook! California Crime with Amy Jean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    18 min

  2. 08/21/2025

    Youth of the Nation: The Santana High School Shooting

    Send us Fan Mail We visit the morning of March 5th, 2001 —examining the events leading up to a school shooting, the stories of survival and heartbreak, and the long shadow it cast over school safety in America. With a careful and unflinching look, we reflect on a day that altered not only the lives of those in Santee, but also the national conversation about violence in schools.  Season 1 Episode 7 - Youth of the Nation: The Santana High School Shooting from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California. Listen on YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Check us out on Facebook! California Crime with Amy Jean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    19 min

  3. 08/07/2025

    No Mercy Road: Cara Knott

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we travel down a dark, lonely stretch of highway to revisit the chilling story of a young woman whose trust was shattered by the very person sworn to protect her. With an eerie backdrop of canyon winds and forgotten overpasses, No Mercy Road explores the final moments of Cara’s life, the shocking revelation of her killer’s identity, and the legacy of heartbreak and activism that followed.  Season 1 Episode 6 - No Mercy Road: Cara Knott from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California. Listen on YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Check us out on Facebook! California Crime with Amy Jean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    16 min

  4. 07/24/2025

    Lakeside Shadows: The Hannah Anderson Abduction

    Send us Fan Mail What began as an ordinary afternoon in the quiet suburb of Lakeside would soon ignite a manhunt that stretched across state lines. Season 1 Episode 5 - Lakeside Shadows: The Hannah Anderson Abduction from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California. Listen on YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Check us out on Facebook! California Crime with Amy Jean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    21 min

  5. 07/10/2025

    Serial Killer Beneath the Palms: The Honolulu Strangler

    Send us Fan Mail Join us as we journey across the Pacific to explore Hawaii’s first known serial killer: the Honolulu Strangler. Between 1985 and 1986, five women were found murdered—each victim carefully left behind as if to be found, their cases forever linked by eerie similarities and unanswered questions.  If you or someone you know lived on Oahu during this time, we want to hear from you.  Season 1 Episode 4 - Serial Killer Beneath the Palms: The Honolulu Strangler from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California. Listen on YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Check us out on Facebook! California Crime with Amy Jean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    23 min

  6. 06/26/2025

    Dark Days at Disneyland

    Send us Fan Mail Beneath the sparkle and magic of the “Happiest Place on Earth” lies a shadowy past few dare to explore. In this haunting episode of California Crime with Amy Jean, we take a chilling journey into the Dark Days of Disneyland. From eerie accidents to unsettling secrets, this isn’t the Disneyland you remember from childhood. Buckle up… this ride ventures into the unknown. Season 1 Episode 3 - Dark Days at Disneyland from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California. YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Check us out on Facebook! California Crime with Amy Jean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    14 min

  7. 06/12/2025

    The American Beauty Killer

    Send us Fan Mail A seemingly wonderful marriage has addiction, betrayal and murder brewing beneath its surface.  Season 1 Episode 2 - The American Beauty Killer from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California. Listen on YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Check us out on Facebook! California Crime with Amy Jean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    20 min

  8. 05/29/2025

    The Kidnapping of Danielle van Dam

    Send us Fan Mail A mother wakes up to find her 7-year-old daughter has vanished from her bedroom.  Season 1 Episode 1 - The Kidnapping of Danielle van Dam from California Crime with Amy Jean, a true crime podcast based out of California.  Listen on YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com Music written, composed and produced by Josh and Amy Alvarado. Song: "California Crime with Amy Jean Theme" This content is for educational purposes only.  All content featured falls under "fair use" for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, education and research. Content edited for creative and educational purposes.

    17 min

  9. 05/27/2025

    California Crime with Amy Jean Trailer

    Send us Fan Mail California Crime with Amy Jean is an all-new true crime podcast, launching May 29th at 7pm ET.  Listen on YouTube: @ccwithamyjean Instagram: @ccwithamyjean X: @ccwithamyjean Business Inquiries or Case Suggestions: E-mail ccwithamyjean@gmail.com

    1 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

"Deep dives, real lives, and stories told with compassion." At California Crime with Amy Jean, we believe victims were people long before they became headlines. Every case represents a life interrupted, a family forever changed, and a community left searching for answers. Our mission is to tell these stories with compassion, honor those affected, and ask the difficult questions that may help create a safer future.  The mission was never really about crime. It was always about people. 

Information

  • Creator
    California Crime with Amy Jean
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 California Crime with Amy Jean
  • Show Website
    California Crime with Amy Jean

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