
I know a thing or two about true crime... I’ve been reporting on it for 36 years. This is the podcast where I take you on a journey through mystery and injustice... and dive deep into critical clues with an irreverent style that I don’t share on TV! Join me for my personal take on many of these stories and my personal connection to several as well! I’m Ashleigh Banfield, and I’m Drop Dead Seriou... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 290 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Lynette Hooker is still missing after disappearing in the water near Elbow Cay, and now her husband, Brian Hooker, has been released from custody by Bahamian authorities without charges. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield breaks ... more
The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit wants inside Rex Heuermann’s mind, and what he says could crack open a chilling new chapter in the Long Island Serial Killer investigation. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by renown... more
Haunting new details in the disappearance of Lynette Hooker are raising serious questions about what really happened the night she went missing in the Bahamas. In this episode, Ashleigh Banfield shares an exclusive interview with Lynette Hooker’s mot... more
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I do not know why liberals with severe TDS have to get on and make the dumbest reviews (MAGA alert?!?!? Really!!) Ashleigh has been a true crime journalist for THIRTY YEARS. She is repetitive because there’s so much going on in the N. Guthrie case that she has to circle back (shout out to Jen Psaki) to remind us and to allow NEW LISTENERS to hear it for the first time in some cases. Some of you people are so self centered, geez!! The sun doesn’t revolve around you!! Give Ashleigh a listen be... more
Losing credibility. She’s knowledgeable, but everything she posts about Nancy Guthrie is “BREAKING NEWS”…from the propped open door & gates, to contractors being interviewed. Not to mention, her interviews…they’re pretty painful, often attempting to lead the interviewee to make ‘something out of nothing’ right along with her.
Way too much repetition in this tragic case. Please pick up something else to report about. Plenty of true crime to go around…
This is some of the dumbest stuff I’ve listened to in a long time. Also MAGA alert.
Hello Ashleigh, I love your podcasts. You always ask the questions I am thinking about. You tell stories in an incredible way and just keep going. Thank you for your reporting and your theories! All the best.
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The show centers on in-depth, independent investigations into high-profile crimes, with a strong emphasis on forensic detail, investigative methodology, and media dynamics. Episodes frequently feature expert guests from law enforcement, forensics, journalism, and prosecutors, combined with sharp commentary from the host that critiques case handling and public communication. Listeners are likely drawn to rigorous analysis of how investigations unfold, the role of media, and potential missteps in high-stakes cases. A standout: a clear focus on case feasibility, evidence interpretation, and practical implications for ongoing investigations, with guests who bring hands-on experience and insider perspectives. The format can be especially engagin... more
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