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True Crime XS is a weekly true crime talk show with your hosts Meg and John. Together, they like to talk true crime and poke holes in well known cases, while dissecting and recounting cases that have never made their way off of the court documents page. Why are we all so fascinated by True Crime? What aren't the main stream media and talking heads telling us? Who missed a major thing in a case that would turn the whole thing on it's head? True Crime XS (pronounced EXCESS) digs deep into the annals of courthouse basements and in the dark parts of the human mind to bring you a unique, one of a kind true crime talk show from thoughtful and intelligent hosts and producers. This is THE True Crime show for enthusiasts who are pretty sure they've heard it all. There's one more thing...and that thing is: True Crime XS.

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True Crime XS is a weekly true crime talk show with your hosts Meg and John. Together, they like to talk true crime and poke holes in well known cases, while dissecting and recounting cases that have never made their way off of the court documents page. Why are we all so fascinated by True Crime? What aren't the main stream media and talking heads telling us? Who missed a major thing in a case that would turn the whole thing on it's head? True Crime XS (pronounced EXCESS) digs deep into the annals of courthouse basements and in the dark parts of the human mind to bring you a unique, one of a kind true crime talk show from thoughtful and intelligent hosts and producers. This is THE True Crime show for enthusiasts who are pretty sure they've heard it all. There's one more thing...and that thing is: True Crime XS.

    Season Five: An American Tragedy

    Season Five: An American Tragedy

    In today's episode, we discuss the anniversary of tragedy that became a pop culture icon in the wake of a now iconic moment in history and how twenty minutes on this day twenty five years ago changed the world forever.

    This podcast was made possible by www.labrottiecreations.com [http://www.labrottiecreations.com/] Check out their merchandise and specifically their fun pop pet art custom pieces made from photos of your very own pets. Use the promo code CRIMEXS for 20% off a fun, brightly colored, happy piece of art of your own pet at their site.

    Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song today is Indestructible by Noah Smith. Additional Music

    You can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com [http://truecrimexs.com/] and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexs

    Thanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs [http://patreon.com/truecrimexs] and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxM

    Sources:

    www.namus.gov [http://www.namus.gov/]

    www.thecharleyproject.com [http://www.thecharleyproject.com/]

    www.newspapers.com [http://www.newspapers.com/]

    Findlaw.com [http://findlaw.com/]

    Various News Sources Mentioned by Name

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    • 2 hr 47 min
    Season Five: Seeking The Kill

    Season Five: Seeking The Kill

    In today's episode, we discuss two very different types of media described and police-labeled "serial killers" in California.

    This podcast was made possible by www.labrottiecreations.com [http://www.labrottiecreations.com/] Check out their merchandise and specifically their fun pop pet art custom pieces made from photos of your very own pets. Use the promo code CRIMEXS for 20% off a fun, brightly colored, happy piece of art of your own pet at their site.

    Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song today is Indestructible by Noah Smith. Additional Music

    You can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com [http://truecrimexs.com/] and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexs

    Thanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs [http://patreon.com/truecrimexs] and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxM

    Sources:

    www.namus.gov [http://www.namus.gov/]

    www.thecharleyproject.com [http://www.thecharleyproject.com/]

    www.newspapers.com [http://www.newspapers.com/]

    Findlaw.com [http://findlaw.com/]

    Various News Sources Mentioned by Name

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    • 1 hr 30 min
    Season Five: Unsolved Serial Cases in the Golden State

    Season Five: Unsolved Serial Cases in the Golden State

    In today's episode, we look at two cases that are considered closed that may not be closed at all in 1970s California. But don't tell the cops or the media that.

    This podcast was made possible by www.labrottiecreations.com [http://www.labrottiecreations.com/] Check out their merchandise and specifically their fun pop pet art custom pieces made from photos of your very own pets. Use the promo code CRIMEXS for 20% off a fun, brightly colored, happy piece of art of your own pet at their site.

    Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song today is Indestructible by Noah Smith. Additional Music

    You can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com [http://truecrimexs.com/] and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexs

    Thanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs [http://patreon.com/truecrimexs] and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxM

    Sources:

    www.namus.gov [http://www.namus.gov/]

    www.thecharleyproject.com [http://www.thecharleyproject.com/]

    www.newspapers.com [http://www.newspapers.com/]

    Findlaw.com [http://findlaw.com/]

    Various News Sources Mentioned by Name

    Ad Information:

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Season Five: Serial, Part IV, A Shot in the Dark

    Season Five: Serial, Part IV, A Shot in the Dark

    A series of tenuously connected crimes in 1992 create a puzzle that law enforcement in multiple jurisdictions in the Midwest USA have trouble connecting the dots on. They appear to be the work of a very different kind of serial killer who operates quickly in broad daylight and leaves his victims at the scene of the crime.

    John discusses one of the rabbit holes related to the I-70 case with a unique case.

    1-800-800-3510 for Tips on this cold case.

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    Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song today is Indestructible by Noah Smith. Additional Music

    You can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com [http://truecrimexs.com/] and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexs

    Thanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs [http://patreon.com/truecrimexs] and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxM

    Sources:

    www.namus.gov [http://www.namus.gov/]

    www.thecharleyproject.com [http://www.thecharleyproject.com/]

    www.newspapers.com [http://www.newspapers.com/]

    Findlaw.com [http://findlaw.com/]

    Various News Sources Mentioned by Name

    Ad Information:

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    • 1 hr 27 min
    Season Five: Serial Part III, Now or Never

    Season Five: Serial Part III, Now or Never

    A series of tenuously connected crimes in 1992 create a puzzle that law enforcement in multiple jurisdictions in the Midwest USA have trouble connecting the dots on. They appear to be the work of a very different kind of serial killer who operates quickly in broad daylight and leaves his victims at the scene of the crime.

    Today we are talking with Bob Cyphers about the I-70 killer and his book Dead End.

    1-800-800-3510 for Tips on this cold case.

    This podcast was made possible by www.labrottiecreations.com [http://www.labrottiecreations.com/] Check out their merchandise and specifically their fun pop pet art custom pieces made from photos of your very own pets. Use the promo code CRIMEXS for 20% off a fun, brightly colored, happy piece of art of your own pet at their site.

    Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song today is Indestructible by Noah Smith. Additional Music

    You can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com [http://truecrimexs.com/] and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexs

    Thanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs [http://patreon.com/truecrimexs] and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxM

    Sources:

    www.namus.gov [http://www.namus.gov/]

    www.thecharleyproject.com [http://www.thecharleyproject.com/]

    www.newspapers.com [http://www.newspapers.com/]

    Findlaw.com [http://findlaw.com/]

    Various News Sources Mentioned by Name

    Ad Information:

    New Era Caps: https://zen.ai/dWeCYLHxxANOaZ6NcKocEw

    Liquid IV: Link: https://zen.ai/45lYmDnWl1Z3cR66LBX5mA

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Season Five: Serial Part II, Smug

    Season Five: Serial Part II, Smug

    A series of tenuously connected crimes in 1992 create a puzzle that law enforcement in multiple jurisdictions in the Midwest USA have trouble connecting the dots on. They appear to be the work of a very different kind of serial killer who operates quickly in broad daylight and leaves his victims at the scene of the crime.

    In this episode we talk about a social media terrorism incident, more about the I-70 Killer and a serial killer who went unidentified until after his death.

    This podcast was made possible by www.labrottiecreations.com [http://www.labrottiecreations.com/] Check out their merchandise and specifically their fun pop pet art custom pieces made from photos of your very own pets. Use the promo code CRIMEXS for 20% off a fun, brightly colored, happy piece of art of your own pet at their site.

    Music in this episode was licensed for True Crime XS. Our theme song today is Indestructible by Noah Smith. Additional Music

    You can reach us at our website truecrimexs.com [http://truecrimexs.com/] and you can leave us a voice message at 252-365-5593. Find us most anywhere with @truecrimexs

    Thanks for listening. Please like and subscribe if you want to hear more and you can come over to patreon.com/truecrimexs [http://patreon.com/truecrimexs] and check out what we've got going on there if you'd like to donate to fund future True Crime XS road trip investigations and FOIA requests. We also have some merchandise up at Teepublic http://tee.pub/lic/mZUXW1MOYxM

    Sources:

    www.namus.gov [http://www.namus.gov/]

    www.thecharleyproject.com [http://www.thecharleyproject.com/]

    www.newspapers.com [http://www.newspapers.com/]

    Findlaw.com [http://findlaw.com/]

    Various News Sources Mentioned by Name

    Ad Information:

    New Era Caps: https://zen.ai/dWeCYLHxxANOaZ6NcKocEw

    Liquid IV: Link: https://zen.ai/45lYmDnWl1Z3cR66LBX5mA

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    • 1 hr 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
91 Ratings

91 Ratings

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I love the Deep Gold Series

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In for the ride

I love the format and how the hosts tap into everything. I started listening for more takes on IK.
I do wish there was a brief episode description.

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