45 episodes

Ozarks True Crime is an editaudio Original investigative podcast based on true crime in the mysterious and oft-forgotten region of the Ozarks. Host and writer Anne Roderique-Jones travels to back to her hometown and weaves in a personal narrative as she examines the intricate trail of untold stories.

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    • 4.6 • 757 Ratings

Ozarks True Crime is an editaudio Original investigative podcast based on true crime in the mysterious and oft-forgotten region of the Ozarks. Host and writer Anne Roderique-Jones travels to back to her hometown and weaves in a personal narrative as she examines the intricate trail of untold stories.

    The Sandra Hemme Story: A Short Hiatus Until Ruling

    The Sandra Hemme Story: A Short Hiatus Until Ruling

    We’re taking a short break and will return as soon as we have a ruling from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing, which is expected this summer.

    • 2 min
    Introducing...Say Their Name

    Introducing...Say Their Name

    This week we’re sharing another podcast that deals with similar subjects to this season of Ozarks True Crime, namely wrongful imprisonment and questionable police practices.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview With Darryl Burton

    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview With Darryl Burton

    We’re still waiting for the ruling from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing so this week we’re releasing our interview with Darryl Burton.

    • 27 min
    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview with Sean O’Brien

    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview with Sean O’Brien

    As we wait for the verdict from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing, we’re releasing a never-before-heard interview with lawyer and professor Sean O’Brien.

    • 34 min
    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview With Melvin Lee Reynolds’ Children and Terry Ganey

    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Interview With Melvin Lee Reynolds’ Children and Terry Ganey

    As we wait for the verdict from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing, we’re releasing the first-ever podcast interview with the children of Melvin Lee Reynolds: the St. Joseph man who spent four years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

    • 37 min
    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Full Interview With Rick Hartigan

    BONUS: The Sandra Hemme Story: Exclusive Full Interview With Rick Hartigan

    As we wait for the verdict from Sandy’s evidentiary hearing, we’re releasing our never-heard-before interview with Rick Hartigan — a former St. Joseph, Missouri, journalist who received threats from police for his reporting on the Patricia Jeschke murder.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
757 Ratings

757 Ratings

Authentic ozark hillbilly ,

Ozarks True Crime

Yup, I’m a fan. One thing that always aggravates us people of the Ozarks is when writers or producers don’t get us. It’s not like it’s hard, we’re pretty common folks. But they tend to portray us and our location in a way that is not authentic. We don’t mind showing non-native people what’s behind the curtain (I can promise you it ain’t a wizard) as long as it’s authentic. It’s a poor region, we gots lots of problems. But we also have lots of good. Anne gets us, she writes us in a way that is true to the region but still it’s entertaining to other folks that aren’t from the Ozarks. The stories are great and her research is incredible. You can trust she’s telling the story based on the evidence, not opinion.

M. Lives ,

Well Researched and Fascinating

In a sea of true crime shows, this one stands out as one of the most meticulous. The host’s devotion to detail as well as hearing every voice yields truly fascinating, gripping episodes. A must listen not only for those interested in these particular cases but for true crime and mysteries in general.

The hammerss ,

Great show but too short

Please make the episodes longer and release episodes with consistency

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