TrueCrime.FM

Kristine
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TrueCrime.fm is a weekly true crime podcast focused on one thing—what actually happened. Every case is researched, written, and broken down from start to finish using verified information. No guessing, no added theories, no drawn-out storytelling. Just the case. Each episode is structured so you can follow what happened clearly, without having to sort through what’s real and what isn’t. If you want consistent, straightforward cases that respect the facts, follow TrueCrime.fm.

  1. MAY 12

    ▓▒░ Did he stage his own disappearance?

    Grab a coffee, or whatever your favorite true-crime drink might be, and let’s get into the details of Bryce Laspisa. I’ve been digging into the details…let’s listen. 📂 SUPPORT THE RESEARCH & UNLOCK MORE: Join the Coffee Tier for Early Access or the Beer Tier for Exclusive Extras. https://TrueCrime.fm/support On August 30, 2013, 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa’s SUV was found overturned in a ravine at Castaic Lake. The image that the public was given was that of a gifted artist, and a nearly "perfect kid" who would talk to his parents about anything. The scene though, and how Bryce got there? A totally different picture. The rear window was kicked from the inside out, dogs followed a scent track where it disappeared and to date, Bryce has not been found. On purpose? Maybe. What's you'll find in this episode is a huge gap between what the parents believed and what was his reality at the time he went missing. 00:00 Bryce 04:23 What Happened? 08:40 About Bryce 17:58 The Summer at Home 21:37 Sophomore Year 30:01 Bryce Leaves Chico 33:10 Bryce Arrives in Buttonwillow 53:45 Theories about Bryce 🎙️ FIND TRUECRIME.FM HERE TOO: 🔔 YouTube: @TrueCrimeFM_Official 🎧 Podcast: https://TrueCrime.fm 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/TrueCrimefm 👥 Facebook: facebook.com/TrueCrimeFM Sources: CA Dept. of Justice: Official Missing Person Profile - Bryce David LaspisaNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children: Case File & Age ProgressionHolt, Jim. The Signal (2013-2014): "Search On for Missing Teen" (Sept 2), "Laguna Niguel Couple Traces Steps" (Sept 3), "One-Year Update" (Aug 30).23ABC News Archive (2013): Investigative report featuring peer testimony on Bryce’s "path" and college eviction.NBC News Dateline: "Missing in America" Digital Series. #truecrime #truecrimedocumentary #brycelaspisa #missingperson #truecrimecommunity #truecrimefm

    1h 8m

  2. MAY 4

    ▓▒░ How the system protected a predator.

    Grab a coffee, or whatever your favorite true-crime drink might be, and let’s get into the details of Christopher Duntsch (aka Dr. Death). I’ve been digging into the details…let’s listen. 📂 SUPPORT THE RESEARCH & UNLOCK MORE: Join the Coffee Tier for Early Access or the Beer Tier for Exclusive Extras. https://TrueCrime.fm We assume there’s an adult in the room. We assume that when a surgeon walks into an OR, they know what they're doing. We put our lives in their hands. In a two year time span, Duntsch operated on several patients and 90% of them had terrible consequences. Two of them never even made it out of the hospital alive. This wasn't just a mistake, this was a man who had sent his girlfriend a letter saying he was ready to become a "cold blooded killer". And the hospital system? Let him voluntarily resign so that they wouldn't get a stain on their reputation (or be sued) and wouldn't have to report him to the NPDB (think of it like the black book for doctors). So the next time Duntsch stepped into a job at a new hospital? They had no idea the absolute mess he left behind. 0:00 - You Assume You're Safe 03:36 - Lee and the Spinal Canal Screw 07:03 - Barry and Spinal Bone Fragments 13:29 - Jerry The Best (and now paralyzed) Friend 16:45 - Duntsch and the Drug Test 18:56 - Kelly Never Woke Up 24:02 - Duntsch Drug Test Number 2 25:17 - Let's Make a Deal 33:18 - New Hospital, New Patient, A Stroke and Life Support 35:14 - Mary the Runner - Now in a Wheelchair 43:38 - The Report to the Medical Board 47:38 - Jacqueline and Cut Vocal Cords 51:33 - Jeff and the Surgical Sponge "tumor" 56:50 - The Local Press 59:05 - Who is Christopher Duntsch 1:06:03 - Baylor Hit with a Fine (then dismissed secretly) 1:09:35 - Texas' Tort Reform (aka: Let's limit what we pay to patients) 1:12:09 - The DA Investigates and Doctor's Line up to Testify 1:16:10 - Duntsch is Arrested 1:17:38 - The Trial 1:19:53 - Duntsch is Sentenced 🎙️ FIND TRUECRIME.FM HERE TOO: 🔔 YouTube: @TrueCrimeFM 🎧 Podcast: https://TrueCrime.fm 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/TrueCrime.fm 👥 Facebook: facebook.com/TrueCrimeFM #truecrime #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimefm

    1h 22m

  3. APR 27

    ▓▒░ Chris Watts: The story he told vs. what's in the files

    Grab a coffee or whatever you drink while you're listening to true crime, what let's get into details about the Watts family. 📂 SUPPORT THE RESEARCH & UNLOCK MORE: Join the Coffee Tier for Early Access or the Beer Tier for Exclusive Extras. https://truecrime.fm/support I first talked about this family back in 2023, but didn't dive deep into the discovery file - the 1,900 page discovery file. It's a monster. This "nice guy" act, even when his dad who he calls his best friend is in the room he still lies not willing to admit that he thought murder of his whole family was just easier than a divorce. 😔 00:00 Watts Final 04:29 Shanann Comes Home 06:54 The 911 Call 14:53 Audio 2 - The Police Arrive 14:53 Police Arrive after Nickole's 911 22:40 Chris Arrives and the Police do An Initial Search 25:20 Police Question Chris at Home 29:34 At Neighbors House Watching Video of Chris' Truck 31:57 After Neighbor's Video was Watched 33:32 K9 Officers Brought In 35:46 Reporters Show at the House and Chris Gives an Interview 38:12 Chris Interviewed at Police Station 42:16 Chris Pre-Polygraph 44:31 Chris Given the Polygraph 46:20 The Polygraph Results 01:01:04 Chris' "Confession" 🎙️ FIND TRUECRIME.FM HERE TOO: 🔔 YouTube: @TrueCrimeFM 🎧 Podcast: https://TrueCrime.fm 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/TrueCrime.fm 👥 Facebook: facebook.com/TrueCrimeFM Sources and Music: https://TrueCrime.FM #truecrime #truecrimedocumentary #chriswatts #shanannwatts #truecrimefm #investigation #discoveryfile

    1h 7m

  4. APR 1

    The Secret of I-95: What Happened to Pamela Butler?

    In 2009, Pam Butler missed a Valentine’s Day dinner and just disappeared. She had a high-level security system around her home and even with this, there was no footage of her leaving. It took nearly a decade, a tenacious brother and a "Colombo" style cop to figure out what had happened. Which then led to another crime that happened nearly 30 years earlier all perpetrated by one man; Jose Rodriguez-Cruz. Sources: * https://www.aetv.com/articles/pamela-butler-vanished-valentine-s-day-2009 * https://www.aetv.com/articles/terrence-wayne-harper-texas-retrial * https://www.aetv.com/articles/harrel-braddy-quatisha-maycock-murder-trial * https://www.aetv.com/articles/tara-lynn-lee-adoption-scam * https://www.aetv.com/articles/kouri-richins-husband-eric-richins-murder #PamelaButler #WashingtonDC #TrueCrime #TheSecretofI95 #JusticeForMarta

    37 min

  5. MAR 25

    53 Points of Truth: A Serial Killer's Confession Saved Her

    Imagine waking up at 4:30 AM to a mother’s worst nightmare. Your child is gone, an intruder has vanished into the dark, and you are left bleeding on the floor. Now, imagine that instead of hunting for the killer, the police spent the next nine years hunting you. In this episode of Beach House 34, we dive deep into the case of Julie Rea. In 1997, a small-town investigation in Lawrenceville, Illinois, quickly turned into a masterclass in "tunnel vision." Despite passing polygraphs, a complete lack of physical evidence, and even the excavation of her own septic tank finding nothing, the state built a narrative of a "bad mother" that a jury couldn't ignore. But while Julie was behind bars, a true crime author was uncovering a chilling connection to one of America’s most prolific serial killers: Tommy Lynn Sells. Sources Illinois Innocence Project Case Profile: https://www.uis.edu/illinoisinnocenceproject/julie-rea ProPublica Investigative Report on Bloodstain Analysis: https://www.propublica.org/article/bloodstain-pattern-analysis-jury-wrongful-conviction-acquitted-exonerated A Chronology of the Julie Rea Harper Case: https://www.mrt.com/news/article/A-chronology-in-the-Julie-Rea-Harper-case-7644687.php Illinois Times - The Legal Battle of Julie Rea: https://www.illinoistimes.com/news/never-say-die-11447957/ Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation Context: https://www.clutterinvestigations.com/crime-scene-investigation.aspx ABC 20/20 Documentary Coverage (via Disney+): https://www.disneyplus.com/browse/entity-1ad6a7fd-8188-4c3d-b164-ba7640d3329a #TrueCrime #JulieRea #WrongfulConviction #TommyLynnSells #BeachHouse34 #InnocenceProject #Forensics

    36 min

  6. MAR 18

    The Shoreline Six: The Tragic Case of Reena Virk

    On November 14, 1997, 14-year-old Reena Virk went to a party and never came home. What followed was a decade-long legal marathon that forced a family to relive their daughter's final moments over and over again. Hear about how teenagers, mad over an address book, ganged up on a 14 year old and left her beaten and bloody and then how two of those same people took it a step further that caused over 10 years of trials. Sources 2009 Supreme Court of Canada Judgment (final ruling on Ellard conviction) https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/7798/index.do 2004 BC Supreme Court Ruling (admissibility of testimony from G.O.) https://canlii.ca/t/1k52v 2004 BC Supreme Court Decision (video re-enactment evidence) https://canlii.ca/t/1k91v BBC News Obituary (Suman Virk — advocacy, forgiveness, restorative justice) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44562746 Case Summary & Timeline (overview of events and trials) https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Murder_of_Reena_Virk&oldid=1341454374 Archive: Newspaper Reports (1997–1998) The Body Found — Vancouver Sun, Nov 26, 1997 Early Investigation — The Province, Nov 26, 1997 Foster Care & Social Failures — The Province, Nov 27, 1997 Dive Team Operations — Vancouver Sun, Nov 27, 1997 Search for More Suspects — The Province, Nov 28, 1997 Community Reaction — The Province, Nov 28, 1997 Bail Hearing for 15-year-old — Times Colonist, Dec 2, 1997 Safety of Accused in Custody — The Province, Dec 4, 1997 Trial of the Shoreline Six Begins — The Province, Feb 10, 1998 “Swarming” Described — The Province, Feb 10, 1998 First Sentence Handed Down — Nanaimo Daily News, Apr 15, 1998 Assault Sentencing Phase — Vancouver Sun, May 20, 1998 One-Year Anniversary Interview — Times Colonist, Nov 14, 1998 #TrueCrime #ReenaVirk #KellyEllard #UnderTheBridge #CanadianTrueCrime #BeachHouse34 #JusticeForReena

    38 min

  7. MAR 11

    Why Zach Bowen Jumped: The True Story of New Orleans' Most Notorious Case

    On October 17, 2006, in New Orleans and on top of the Omni Royal Hotel, a man walked to the edge and jumped. In his pocket, police found a note and keys. This note led them to an address on Rampart Street. When they arrived, they found pots on the stove and a roasting pan in the oven but he wasn't making dinner. 00:00 Zach & Addie 01:48 The Suicide Note & The Confession 03:42 The Heros of the Quarter 07:26 A Soldier and his Breaking Point 09:19 Addie's Trauma 10:34 The King & Queen of the Quarter 12:09 Addie Ends the Relationship 13:02 The Crime (Warning: Graphic) 16:32 The 12-Day Ghost Period 19:38 The Apartment Confession 22:59 The Exploitation of Zach & Addie If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone. Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (in the U.S.) SOURCES The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/09/us/nationalspecial/holdouts-on-dry-ground-say-why-leave-now.html ABC News https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=2588147 CBS News / Associated Press https://www.cbsnews.com/news/womans-head-found-in-pot-limbs-in-oven/ The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/murder-most-mysterious-the-house-of-horror-in-new-orleans-420791.html NOLA.com (The Times-Picayune) https://www.nola.com/news/article_c3ce800a-d335-5dc2-a310-1499c634a5cb.html Gambit Weekly (Q&A with Ethan Brown) https://www.nola.com/gambit/news/the_latest/article_3914a1a6-897b-568b-9457-30c85c28e2d.html A&E Real Crime https://www.aetv.com/articles/6-notorious-crimes-in-new-orleans-history Historic Mysteries https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/zach-bowen-addie-hall-murder/ Ghost City Tours Investigative Blog https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/ghost-stories/zack-addie/ Where Y'at New Orleans https://www.whereyat.com/the-tragic-tale-of-zach-addie Crime Museum https://www.crimemuseum.org/2014/01/24/truly-chilling/ International Journal of Applied Psychoanalytic Studies https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aps.1865 #TrueCrime #New Orleans #ZachAndAddie #HurricaneKatrina #CaseStudy #DeepDive #FrenchQuarter #InvestigativeResearch

    29 min

  8. MAR 4

    The $10,000 Bribe: A Doctor’s Calculated Betrayal - Part 2

    This is a video about The $10,000 Bribe: A Doctor’s Calculated Betrayal - Part 2 00:00 The $10,000 Bribe: A Doctor’s Calculated Betrayal - Part 2 01:00 Analyzing the 911 Call: "Overacting" and the Wrong Address 03:59 Michele MacNeill audopsy report discrepancies: Natural Causes? 15:00 The Mistress in the House: Gypsy Willis and the Identity Theft Plot 20:52 Why the Bathroom Floor was Bone Dry 24:26 The Disappearing Logbook: Alexis MacNeill's Investigation of her Father 25:17 Abandoned in Ukraine: How Martin Discarded His Own Daughter 32:17 The Trial: Martin MacNeill bathtub murder trial Evidence 35:09 The $10,000 Bribe: Martin's Calculated Performace for the ER Doctor 35:57 The Verdict 39:36 Final Thoughts: The Immense Cost of Justice for the MacNeill Daughters Summary: This case centers on the Martin MacNeill bathtub murder trial, where a husband’s medical expertise was used to mask a lethal drug cocktail as heart disease. The investigation was eventually revitalized by the Alexis MacNeill investigation of her father, which uncovered the Gypsy Willis identity theft case and significant Michelle MacNeill autopsy report discrepancies. Ultimately, the Bishop Martin MacNeill fraud history proved he was a lifelong deceiver. Sources: Utah Office of the Medical Examiner: Official Toxicology Report for Michele Marie MacNeill (Ref: Zolpidem and multi-drug toxicity analysis). Utah Office of the Medical Examiner: Original Autopsy Report and Examination Protocol (Case # R200700574), conducted by Dr. Maureen Frikke. Utah Office of the Medical Examiner: Amended Autopsy Report (Revised findings regarding Manner of Death). Utah Fourth District Court: Affidavit in Support of Arrest Warrant (August 2012) – Statement of Probable Cause detailing homicide investigation and witness statements. Utah Fourth District Court: Search Warrant Documentation (March 2011) – Including toxicological reviews and motive analysis. Court of Appeals of Utah: Judicial Ruling, STATE OF UTAH v. MARTIN MACNEILL (2017), Docket No. 20140873-CA. Defense Memorandum (August 2013): Motion to exclude testimony of Anna Osborne Walthall. State of Utah Prosecution Witness List: Updated trial witness registry. Defense Opposition (July 2013): Regarding the State’s motion to preclude specific evidence. State Response (July 2013): Regarding the Defense’s attempt to exclude testimony from Gypsy Willis's roommates. ABC News "20/20": After Wife's Death, Dark Secrets of Utah Doctor Revealed. The Salt Lake Tribune: Investigation into the sentencing and subsequent murder charges of Martin MacNeill. Deseret News: Martin MacNeill: Was his wife Michele's death accidental or murder? and official case timelines. The Daily Herald: Reports on federal identity theft sentencing and sex abuse convictions. CNN/HLN: Investigative coverage of the key players and trial proceedings in the MacNeill murder case. People.com: Report on the conviction of Martin MacNeill and related family charges. #MichelleMacNeill #MartinMacNeill #PleasantGroveUtah #TrueCrime #JusticeForMichelle

    42 min
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TrueCrime.fm is a weekly true crime podcast focused on one thing—what actually happened. Every case is researched, written, and broken down from start to finish using verified information. No guessing, no added theories, no drawn-out storytelling. Just the case. Each episode is structured so you can follow what happened clearly, without having to sort through what’s real and what isn’t. If you want consistent, straightforward cases that respect the facts, follow TrueCrime.fm.

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  • Creator
    Kristine
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    245
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © TrueCrime.fm
  • Show Website
    TrueCrime.FM

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