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Crimes of the Times

L.A. Times Studios
Frank Carson
Corey Kaufman
California
Los Angeles Times
FBI
Robert Woody
Clean Power Alliance
Korey Kauffman
Stanislaus County
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles
Modesto
Mcmartin Preschool
Legal System
John Delorean
Lee Baca
Los Angeles County
Child Abuse
Menendez Brothers
Michael Cooley

L.A. Times reporter Christopher Goffard of “Dirty John” is back with another riveting podcast from L.A. Times Studios. In “Crimes of the Times,” Goffard goes deep behind the scenes of a new story each week, cutting through common myths and misconceptions to uncover what really happened in the most compelling cases from L.A. and beyond.

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Recent Guests

Dan Moldea
Investigative historian who studied the RFK assassination
Independent scholar/author
Episode: The Assassination of RFK
Eric George
Kennedy family attorney
The Kennedy family
Episode: The Assassination of RFK
Paul Wilson
Husband of a mass shooting victim and advocate who publicly opposed the defense strategy
Family of victims / public figure in the case
Episode: O.C.’s Jailhouse Informant Scandal: Part One
William Mann
Author and journalist, author of Black Dahlia, Murder, Monsters and Madness in Mid-Century Hollywood
Author, Journalist
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Four
Rick Jackson
Former homicide detective (LAPD and San Mateo County Sheriff)
Former detective
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Three
Julia Cowley
Former FBI profiler
The Consult (podcast)
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Three
Alex Baber
Amateur sleuth who believes Margolis is connected to Short and Zodiac
Independent researcher
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Two
Mitzi Roberts
Former LAPD homicide detective, Cold Case Squad member
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Two
Ed Giorgio
Former NSA code-maker and top code-breaker
National Security Agency (former)
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One

Host

Christopher Goffard
Host of Crimes of the Times, LA Times Studios

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 51.6k ratings
  • WHAT.?

    Christopher. Just your intro to the case in the OC alone is triumphant. Im locked in. Keeep your stories coming. You tell them like no one can. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marlobrooke3
    United Statesa month ago
  • Worth a Listen!

    Enjoying the style of it most and the narration. No miscellaneous content. Story told. Easy listening. Perhaps a little dry but I like my martinis dry too😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doobeedi
    Canadaa month ago
  • Intriguing but slow going

    A fascinating look into California history. I did feel that it’s being dragged out into too many episodes, however. I think it would be better to make each episode an hour so that they feel more satisfying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Psykickgirl
    United Statesa month ago
  • I like listening Podcasts

    I have to Listen Podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summer mysteries Stories
    United States2 months ago
  • I flipping love this podcast!

    I love his voice. It’s easy to follow. I learned a lot that’s for sure and it’s always interesting and just the way he talks and how he speaks is just immaculate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aliemak
    United States6 months ago

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The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Four
Q: What evidence keeps Margolis in the foreground as a suspect despite the passage of decades?
Accounts of his volatile temperament, his wartime trauma, alibi issues, disruptions around the time of Short's death, and corroborated interviews suggesting he could have had access to relevant locations—combined with inconsistencies in other suspects—keep him central in debate.
The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Four
Q: Can you give us a psychological profile of Marvin Margolis, William?
Margolis is described as volatile, with a pattern of rapid career changes, a violent temper, and a combative attitude shaped by a difficult family dynamic and war experiences, suggesting underlying antisocial traits and a need for attention.
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We need to reduce the cost of housing and build workforce housing to address these issues.
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Q: What do you think when you hear the mayor's response about the fire management?
The mayor admitted she didn't do her job; she failed.
Featuring: Rebuilding L.A.
Q: Where do you see yourself right now in this moment of LA history?
I view my role as wanting to be there to get people back in their communities as quickly and safely as possible.

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2. Eric George
3. Paul Wilson
4. William Mann
5. Rick Jackson
6. Julia Cowley
7. Alex Baber
8. Mitzi Roberts

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