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John Todd
Bruce Ivins
FBI
Bioterrorism
Anthrax Attacks
Anthrax
Amerithrax
True Crime
9/11
USAMRIID
Illuminati
Psychic Scam
Financial Scams
Denise Fallasca
American Fraud
Adoption Fraud
Alan Rarig
FBI Investigation
Daniel Morcombe
Ames Strain

From The Binge, Crime Scene is a weekly show that plunges you into cases you can’t stop thinking about. Join Jonathan Hirsch, host of My Fugitive Dad and Dear Franklin Jones and producer behind shows like The Thing About Pam and Dr. Death, as he teams up with investigative reporter and podcaster Cooper Moll to crack open the cases that deserve a second look. Each episode weaves an intricate true c... more

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A 19-year-old Cal Poly freshman leaves a Memorial Day party in 1996 and never makes it back to her dorm. No body, no crime scene – just one last person seen walking beside her in the dark.

For nearly 25 years, the case of Kristin Smart went cold — k... more

On June 17th, Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole — but the verdict only deepens the question at the heart of this case. What kind of man keeps a private "how to get away with murder" playbook and still convinces his wife, hi... more

A Long Island architect and family man pleads guilty to killing multiple women — finally putting a name and a face to a case that haunted New York for more than a decade.

But as investigators unearth Rex Heuermann's private "how to get away with mur... more

He had the trailers. He had the real law-enforcement locations. He had photos of himself grinning beside power players in Washington. The one thing Joseph Medawar didn't have was the show — a patriotic prestige drama about the Department of Homeland ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Harini Bhat
Pharmacist and investigative historian introduced as the host of Hidden History
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Episode: You may also like: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
Annie Elise
Contributor to Serialist Lee and 10 to Life
Serialist Lee ; 10 to Life
Episode: The Grief Author | Annie Elise Reaction to Kouri Richins Sentencing
Jessica Hoopsick
Sex worker who had a relationship with Brian Wells; implicated in newer information about the case
Independent, referenced in Netflix Evil Genius documentary
Episode: The Pizza Bomber
Lindell Marks
Journalist; from Killer Story series on The Binge
Killer Story / The Binge
Episode: The Sugar Land Murders
Linda Ives
Mother of Kevin Ives, longtime advocate seeking truth
Family of victims
Episode: The Boys on the Tracks
Dan Harmon
Local prosecutor ally to family, later prosecutor on case
Saline County legal system
Episode: The Boys on the Tracks
Billy Jack Haynes
Former World Wrestling Federation wrestler, witness who provided confession/statement
Private individual
Episode: The Boys on the Tracks
Mike Matheny
One of the couples caught in the adoption fraud scheme.
Episode: Baby Broker - A Cold Hearted Criminal Running a Shocking Scheme
Teresa Matheny
The wife of Mike Matheny and a victim of the adoption scam.
Episode: Baby Broker - A Cold Hearted Criminal Running a Shocking Scheme

Hosts

Jonathan Hirsch
Host of Crime Scene; longtime investigative journalist with deep experience in true crime storytelling and field reporting.
Cooper Moll
Investigative reporter and co-host; develops investigative angles and steers narrative with research-driven questions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Ping pong

    I can’t even listen to the whole episode because there is some kind of noise in the background that sounds like someone is playing ping pong and it’s very distracting especially because the host voices are so soft

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Stahpitt
    United States9 days ago
  • Right?

    Cooper please stop sayin “ right”!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mavislu!
    United States15 days ago
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Binge listened to all shows…want more!!! :.)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Podcast~ian
    United States19 days ago
  • Kind Feedback

    I love the hosts and concept but I think what’s off is the alignment of what the narrators are showing they know. It flip flops between pretending they don’t know about the case at all but then next minute sharing different connections to the case before sharing it with the audience. Instead of bringing the listener along it makes the listener feel left out. Either have one host know all and one follow along questioning or have them take turns sharing. Right now I feel like I’m just one step beh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    EmBee12!
    United States20 days ago
  • From start to finish

    I’m actually liking this format where from the beginning to the latest update on the story is given to us. I’m going to subscribe and stick around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    c-crash
    United States24 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the professional, polished reporting and in-depth case analysis even when some critique the hosts' conversational banter.
Many praise the balance of narrative and factual depth, noting strong storytelling and credible sourcing.

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Apple Podcasts
#143
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#109
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#141
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#131
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#36
Finland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#102
South Africa/True Crime

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The Conspiracy Tapes | 3. Phenomenon
Q: What to do if the Illuminati finds you?
John indicated that defending oneself against the Illuminati with deadly force is acceptable.
The Conspiracy Tapes | 3. Phenomenon
Q: What about Charles Manson? Was he demon possessed?
John Todd suggested that there are demons associated with figures like Manson, linking them to witchcraft.

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What is Crime Scene about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Crime Scene combines long-form true crime storytelling with rigorous investigative reporting. Hosted by Jonathan Hirsch and Cooper Moll, the show digs into high-profile cases with a grounded, field-reporting approach, weaving in photos, videos, and context that push past surface narratives. Episodes balance meticulous research with conversational banter, aiming to unpack how media, public memory, and legal proceedings shape what we think happened. A standout element is its cross-pollination with other Sony/Binge properties, offering fans cross-promotional depth while maintaining a clear, case-focused arc that can appeal to both true crime aficionados and listeners seeking data-driven storytelling.

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Crime Scene launched 4 years ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Crime Scene include:

1. Dr. Harini Bhat
2. Annie Elise
3. Jessica Hoopsick
4. Lindell Marks
5. Linda Ives
6. Dan Harmon
7. Billy Jack Haynes
8. Mike Matheny

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