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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
Stanislaus County
Korey Kauffman
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles
Modesto
Mcmartin Preschool
John Delorean
Legal System
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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In 2012, the judge presiding over Orange County’s worst mass-shooter case gave a seemingly simple order. He told the Sheriff’s Department to reveal information about a mysterious jailhouse informant. When defense attorney Scott Sanders probed deeper,... more

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.

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Were the Black Dahlia and Zodiac murders the work of the same man? A new theory argues a disturbed World War II veteran was responsible. In this episode, a former FBI profiler explores the psychology behind both cases, examining where they overlap an... more

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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

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Recent Guests

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
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
Julia Cowley
Former FBI profiler
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Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Three
Alex Baber
Amateur criminologist and self-taught cryptologist; founder of Cold Case Consultants of America
Cold Case Consultants of America
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One
Rick Jackson
Retired LAPD homicide detective
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One
Mitzi Roberts
Former LAPD Cold Case Unit member
Los Angeles Police Department
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One
Ed Giorgio
Former NSA code-maker and top code-breaker
National Security Agency (former)
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One
Patrick Henry
NSA cryptography expert
NSA (former)
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One
Rich Wisneski
NSA cryptography expert
NSA (former)
Episode: The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One

Host

Christopher Goffard
Host of Crimes of the Times and a veteran investigative journalist with LA Times Studios.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 51.6k ratings
  • 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 States16 days ago
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    I have to Listen Podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summer mysteries Stories
    United States23 days 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 States5 months ago
  • The Trials of Frank Carson

    This series of podcasts was really upsetting. It seems as though the prosecution were no better than criminals ruining peoples lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    junejan20
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Ugh. The uptalking. Drop the loud music laid over the voices. Also, the "re" in macabre is silent.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    meohmy
    7 months ago

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#136
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#180
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#224
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#195
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#51
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#71
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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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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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2. William Mann
3. Julia Cowley
4. Alex Baber
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6. Mitzi Roberts
7. Ed Giorgio
8. Patrick Henry

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