
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

In the final episode of this four part series, we’ll talk to historian William J. Mann about his new book on the Dahlia case, which points to the same long-forgotten suspect whose name has been linked to a Zodiac cipher.
Could the Black Dahlia and Zodiac killings share a common motive? Amateur sleuth Alex Baber, along with two former LAPD detectives, believes the murders were committed by the same individual nearly 20 years apart. In this episode, a former FBI profil... more
Marvin Margolis was a promising early suspect in the Black Dahlia murder, but he managed to slip through the cracks. So who was this man of many pseudonyms? In this episode, we’ll explore what Margolis did during and after the Dahlia investigation, a... more
The identity of the Zodiac Killer has remained a mystery for decades, but new developments may finally point to an answer. At the center is the infamous Z13 cipher, a 13-character code sent to the San Francisco Chronicle that has long defied experts.... more
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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.
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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.
This series of podcasts was really upsetting. It seems as though the prosecution were no better than criminals ruining peoples lives.
Ugh. The uptalking. Drop the loud music laid over the voices. Also, the "re" in macabre is silent.
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A hard-hitting investigative series that explores high-profile, often underreported crime and justice stories through in-depth reporting, exclusive documents, and expert interviews. Episodes tend to unpack complex cases—from police missteps and systemic corruption to dramatic community crises and historical investigations—through the lens of seasoned journalists and prominent guests. The show beats a steady drum of accountability, transparency, and the human costs behind big lawsuits, boisterous headlines, and long-running investigations, with a strong emphasis on on-the-ground reporting and archival material. A notable strength is the rigorous, narrative-driven approach that often reveals layers of detail that aren't widely known, making i... more
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Recent guests on Crimes of the Times include:
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2. Alex Baber
3. Rick Jackson
4. Mitzi Roberts
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6. Patrick Henry
7. Rich Wisneski
8. Michael Connolly
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