
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 | 336 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Brian Hooker’s own behavior may be creating some of the biggest problems yet for his story about what happened to his missing wife, Lynette Hooker, in the Bahamas. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by body language and... more
Breaking new information in the Lynette Hooker investigation is raising major questions about Brian Hooker’s timeline of the night his wife vanished in the Bahamas. Sources close to the investigation say that Lynette Hooker was dead before 8 p.m. on ... more
Sixteen children were found inside a rural Hamden, Ohio home in conditions officials described as “pure evil,” and four adults inside the family are now charged: Gary Siders Sr., 73; his wife, Christina Siders, 67; their son, Gary Siders Jr., 36; and... more
Explosive new lies are surfacing in the Lynette Hooker investigation after sources with knowledge of the case said evidence shows Lynette made it back to the couple’s sailboat before she vanished. Now, Brian Hooker’s story about the dinghy, the dry b... more
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Banfield goes on and on and on about the same topic for days, sometimes weeks. Maybe talk about a couple of cases each episode. On a positive note I find her voice very soothing.
Too much swearing
Her voice and saying the same phrases over and over gets old and boring
Obsessed w the same stories and goes on and on about one obsessively for months
No investigative work, just reporting and judging and swearing and guessing.
Not interesting
Not smart enough to review acts of crime. No where near smart enough.
I thought I was listening to a long shoreman. why can't a story be told without the f bombs.
Ashley is absolutely the most entertaining reporter there is!!! So smart, fiery, and straight to the point!!
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A bold true-crime show led by a veteran journalist that blends investigative narration with legal analysis and personal perspective. Across recent episodes, the host dives into high-profile cases with a strong emphasis on evidence, timelines, and prosecutorial strategy, often contrasting official accounts with on-the-ground testimony and expert commentary. The format regularly includes interviews with defense attorneys, prosecutors, local responders, and family members, plus listener tips that shape ongoing coverage. Notable for its unapologetic, outspoken stance and the willingness to challenge official narratives, it tends to overlay rigorous forensic discussion with emotionally charged storytelling, offering a candid look at how justice ... more
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