Weird True Crime

Gina Nichols and Amber Paul
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Weird True Crime is the ultimate podcast for fans of bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping true crime stories. Hosted by Gina Nichols and Amber Paul, these lifelong besties explore strange crimes that will leave you stunned. They dive into ethical, victim-focused storytelling with family interviews that bring humanity to the forefront of the narrative. Every episode of Weird True Crime unravels mysterious cases, unsolved crimes, and shocking events you won’t believe are real. Need a lighter take? Tune in biweekly for WTF Wednesday, where Gina and Amber share hilarious stories of dumb criminals, true crime history, and other oddball crime tales guaranteed to make you laugh. As part of the Weird True Crime family, you’ll join a growing community of "little skeletons" led by our quirky mascot, Billy the Skelly, who guides you through these wild and fascinating tales. Whether searching for podcasts about true crime, strange cases, ethical storytelling, or even light-hearted crime stories, Weird True Crime offers a unique blend of heart, humor, and spine-tingling content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and let Gina, Amber, and Billy take you on an unforgettable journey into the weirdest corners of crime. Weird True Crime is a Fire Eyes Media LLC production. Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdTrueCrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weirdtruecrime Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

  1. 5H AGO

    WTF WEDNESDAY # 35 || Dumb(er) Criminals

    What’s the dumbest way a criminal has ever tried to escape police? This week on Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina dive into a viral Reddit thread titled: “Policemen of Reddit, what’s the dumbest way a criminal tried to get away from you?” And let’s just say… evolution may be working overtime. From a man trying to fly during a foot chase, to a suspect who climbed a fence instead of using the giant open gate, to a drunk guy who asked the cop chasing him for help getting away from… the cop chasing him — these stories prove that not all criminals are criminal masterminds. If you love: Dumb criminal stories Funny true crime Bizarre police chases Reddit crime threads “You can’t make this up” moments …this episode is for you. 📢 Follow & Subscribe: Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube: www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com Edited by - djaudio22@gmail.com Music by - @djantonyflower ⭐ Leave a 5-star review if you love laughing at terrible life choices Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    28 min

  2. FEB 25

    True Crime Headlines || Weird Edition! || Week of Feb 23

    This week’s True Crime Headlines episode covers five developing stories — from a highly anticipated trial start, to a new murder charge, to a devastating multi-victim murder/suicide, plus a decades-old cold case conviction tied to forensic evidence, and an update in a missing person investigation. We’re focusing on what’s new, what investigators and courts are saying publicly right now, and what to watch next — while keeping the emphasis where it belongs: on the people harmed, and the families living with the aftermath. Today’s Headlines Kouri Richins trial begins — the Utah mom accused in her husband’s death heads to court as the case enters a new, high-stakes phase. “American Idol” alum charged with murdering his wife — new allegations include claims of staging, as the case moves through the legal system. Florida murder/suicide spree — authorities say a man killed six people across multiple locations before taking his own life, leaving families and communities reeling. 1982 Bay Area teen murder — prosecutors say a cigarette-butt DNA link helped seal a conviction decades after the killing. Nancy Guthrie update — investigators say DNA recovered from a glove did not match anyone in CODIS, raising questions about next investigative steps. If you or someone you know needs support: National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): Call or text 988 National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) 🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that refuse to be forgotten. 📩 Have a case you want us to cover? Email us at weirdtruecrime@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram. Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok - www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube - www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime Proud Member of Fire Eyes Media, LLC.  Edited by: djaudio Music by : @djantonyflower Sources: https://apnews.com/article/kouri-richins-murder-trial-utah-fb8c485bf705e7bb2c57a4f038ad76a4 https://apnews.com/article/american-idol-slaying-wife-murder-arrested-0e3bb12b8322b99947cbc3452a8058c7 https://nypost.com/2026/02/17/us-news/ohio-teacher-mom-of-two-killed-during-home-invasion-police/ https://people.com/victims-identified-florida-cross-state-murder-suicide-11906620 https://www.sarasotasheriff.org/news_detail_T13_R1671.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/sarah-geer-cold-case-21367969.php https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/glove-found-near-nancy-guthries-home-fails-produce-dna-match-2026-02-17 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    34 min

  3. FEB 18

    WTF Wednesday #34 || The Return of Dumb Criminals

    Listener requests? We deliver. For our first WTF episode of 2026, we’re answering Oliver’s call for more dumb criminals, bizarre crimes, and “how did anyone think this would work?” moments — and wow… people really tested the limits of common sense last year. In this episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina break down real criminal cases from 2025–2026 involving meth-fueled decisions, stolen historical artifacts, slow-speed police chases, botched murder-for-hire plots, naked carjackers, and criminals who absolutely should not be writing true crime books. From an 800-pound war cannon stolen to pay a drug debt, to a man who borrowed a tourist train for his birthday, to a near-naked burglar wearing nothing but a tablecloth — this episode proves that crime and intelligence rarely go hand in hand. If you love funny true crime stories, dumb criminals getting caught, WTF news headlines, and sarcastic commentary, this episode is for you. A Fire Eyes Media LLC network podcast  🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that refuse to be forgotten. 📩 Have a case you want us to cover? Email us at weirdtruecrime@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram. Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok - www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube - www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime Proud Member of Fire Eyes Media, LLC.  Edited by: djaudio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    45 min
  4. The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell // Part Two

    FEB 11

    The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell // Part Two

    Megan's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-megan-trussell Have A Tip? Email TrussellTips@Vigilante-PR.com   🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that refuse to be forgotten. 📩 Have a case you want us to cover? Email us at weirdtruecrime@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram. Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok - www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube - www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime Proud Member of Fire Eyes Media, LLC.  Edited by: djaudio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    49 min
  5. The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell | Part One

    FEB 4

    The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell | Part One

    The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell // Part One On February 9, 2025, 18-year-old University of Colorado Boulder freshman Megan Trussell vanished after leaving her dorm following a tense argument with her roommate on Super Bowl Sunday, wearing only a light jacket as temperatures dropped into the 20s.  Six days later, Megan’s body was discovered miles away in a hidden culvert in Boulder Canyon—an area she was unfamiliar with—yet her death was quickly ruled a suicide despite missing clothing, unexplained injuries, and conflicting cell phone data. In this episode of Weird True Crime, we walk through Megan’s life, her close relationship with her parents, and the bright future she was building as a film student before everything abruptly stopped. We examine the troubling gaps in the missing persons response, the delayed search, and inconsistencies between campus police, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI. Megan’s parents, Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell, share painful details about the investigation, the autopsy report, and why they believe the suicide ruling does not match the evidence. From unexplained bruising and missing personal items to unanswered questions about search efforts and phone pings, this case raises serious concerns about accountability and transparency. This is Part One of Megan Trussell’s story. Megan's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-megan-trussell Have A Tip? Email TrussellTips@Vigilante-PR.com 🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that refuse to be forgotten. 📩 Have a case you want us to cover? Email us at weirdtruecrime@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram. Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok - www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube - www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime Proud Member of Fire Eyes Media, LLC.  Edited by: djaudio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    39 min
  6. INTRODUCING: NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder

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    INTRODUCING: NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder

    A new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved? Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San Diego) www.fireeyesmedia.com Listen to N. Leigh Hunt's award winning long form investigative podcast, In Esto- What Really Happened to Adrianna Hutto? Coming December 1st 2025 SUBSCRIBE NOW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    3 min
  7. Preview | Missing in Hush Town Season 2: Bethany Markowski || The Prologue

    11/19/2025

    Preview | Missing in Hush Town Season 2: Bethany Markowski || The Prologue

    Preview | Missing in Hush Town Season 2: Bethany Markowski || The Prologue Listen to the first six episodes to the second season of the award-nominated podcast, Missing in Hush Town, now wherever you get podcasts.  Bethany Markowski allegedly went missing from a Jackson, TN shopping mall on March 04, 2001, when her father claims he allowed the 11 year old to go into the mall alone while he took a nap in his van in the parking lot. Bethany was never seen or heard from again- nor was she ever seen on any of the mall security footage. Where is Bethany Markowski? Fire Eyes Media LLC & MomCast Productions  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    9 min
  8. WTF Wednesday #33 - AITA Halloween Edition

    11/12/2025

    WTF Wednesday #33 - AITA Halloween Edition

    We’re keeping spooky season alive with a Reddit AITA: Halloween Edition. Amber and Gina weigh in on 10 delightfully messy moral dilemmas: scaring kids in full clown cosplay, spider décor vs. arachnophobic neighbors, gated candy drama, baby trick-or-treat etiquette, a gothic castle wedding, a dog winning the costume contest (over humans!), a Grim Reaper “prank” gone wrong, painting your house witchy chic, a parent vetoing a teen’s group costume, and one very NSFW “Slave Leia” party situation. Expect laughs, side-eye, and verdicts galore (YTA/NTA/ESH). Stick around for the riddle reveal: “Why did the skeleton not go to the party?” 🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that refuse to be forgotten. 📩 Have a case you want us to cover? Email us at weirdtruecrime@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram. Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok - www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube - www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime Proud Member of Fire Eyes Media, LLC.  Edited by: djaudio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

    48 min
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Weird True Crime is the ultimate podcast for fans of bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping true crime stories. Hosted by Gina Nichols and Amber Paul, these lifelong besties explore strange crimes that will leave you stunned. They dive into ethical, victim-focused storytelling with family interviews that bring humanity to the forefront of the narrative. Every episode of Weird True Crime unravels mysterious cases, unsolved crimes, and shocking events you won’t believe are real. Need a lighter take? Tune in biweekly for WTF Wednesday, where Gina and Amber share hilarious stories of dumb criminals, true crime history, and other oddball crime tales guaranteed to make you laugh. As part of the Weird True Crime family, you’ll join a growing community of "little skeletons" led by our quirky mascot, Billy the Skelly, who guides you through these wild and fascinating tales. Whether searching for podcasts about true crime, strange cases, ethical storytelling, or even light-hearted crime stories, Weird True Crime offers a unique blend of heart, humor, and spine-tingling content. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and let Gina, Amber, and Billy take you on an unforgettable journey into the weirdest corners of crime. Weird True Crime is a Fire Eyes Media LLC production. Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdTrueCrime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weirdtruecrime Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

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  • Creator
    Gina Nichols and Amber Paul
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Fire Eyes Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Weird True Crime