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Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale
Murder
Domestic Violence
Murder Investigation
Mental Health
Ohio
Violence
April Millsap
James Vancallis
Brittanee Drexel
Thomas Randolph
Florida
Alcohol Abuse
Sharon Randolph
Alianna Defreeze
Katelyn Markham
Charlie Starner
Hospital
Missing Persons
Indiana
Michael Miller

Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, inter... more

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In April of 2024, 25-year-old Megan Bodiford went missing. The search for answers would uncover a violent crime hidden in plain sight and reveal how the signs of danger were there all along.

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The British Club was a close circle of English expats in Fleming Island, Florida. They were friends who looked out for one another like family. So when 65-year-old Sue Mauldin suddenly vanished, they knew something was wrong. What followed was a desp... more

A quiet evening in Washington City, Utah, ended in gunfire inside the Bailey family home. Gail and Joseph Bailey were executed. Their son and daughter-in-law barely escaped through a window. What followed was a sprawling manhunt through the desert ed... more

In Delray Beach, Florida, a routine traffic stop led police to a young man covered in blood. By the next morning, a body had been discovered. What followed was a tense interrogation — and a motive that felt disturbingly small compared to the violence... more

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Leanne Locklear
A dispatcher who knew Corey and who provided a diary and extensive testimony about his behavior and the case
Unspecified, provided through interviews in the episode
Episode: Episode 364
Courtney Sinagra
Deputy Washington County Attorney and Public Information Officer involved in Mia Bailey case
Washington County Attorney's Office
Episode: Episode 363
Brittany Barron
31-year-old mother and Teleflex employee involved in the events
Teleflex (employer)
Episode: Episode 358
Maxwell Anderson
Individual charged with first-degree intentional homicide and related counts
Law enforcement case (defendant)
Episode: Episode 357
David Call
Suspect in Brittany Zimmermann murder, later charged and pleaded guilty
Unspecified ( Madison, Wisconsin case)
Episode: Episode 356
Marisol Best
Wife of Robert Best, interviewee; central figure in the murder case
Best family case
Episode: Episode 355
Marsha Buckson
Harold Allen's widow and central figure in the case
Freetown, Indiana, USA (subject of investigation)
Episode: Episode 354
Ashley Jones
Daughter and confidant of Marsha Buckson
Missouri / Indiana (subject of investigation)
Episode: Episode 354
Ricky Hargrove
Friend who drove someone to the abandoned farmhouse and was interviewed by investigators
Local resident of Simpsonville involved in the case
Episode: Episode 350

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 95.3k ratings
  • Try-hard voice and cadence

    If he wasn’t going his best Rod Serling impression, maybe it would be tolerable. But he is, so it isn’t. It sounds so ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bo Chilla
    United States15 days ago
  • Best true crime podcast

    It’s the best one out there and Mike is the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nunyabiznis79
    Canada15 days ago
  • Racist Trope

    Tried to like this show twice but the host is nothing but a racist and bigot.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mountmassive
    United States15 days ago
  • The best

    Not only are the crime stories great but the way Mike tells them is unreal. Plus his reaction and his opinions are smart and sharp and REAL. His intros are great. This and nightmares are by far the best podcast out there for crime. He doesn’t sugar coat. If you take offence to anything he says instead of allowing it to Make you think, question and see other sides that’s on you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jazzypsk
    Canada15 days ago
  • Trum pet drone

    Would love to run into this cat lady clown, and have him express his opinions about liberalism to my face lol

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    crime hound76
    United States15 days ago

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Episode 356
Q: What is your plea?
Guilty, Your Honor.
Episode 348
Q: What is the main suspect's background and motive as presented by investigators?
Investigators argue that Patrick Russo had a predatory history with a perverse need to choke women, a pattern seen in prior cases and reinforced by his wife's testimony and online material; they connect this to Diane Holik's murder through forensic evidence and witness identification.
Episode 336
Q: How long did you live with Rebekah?
For about two months.
Episode 336
Q: Tim, how did you come to know Rebekah?
We worked at Sonic together.
Episode 328
Q: When was the last time you guys spoke with him?
David and Sherry last spoke with Brad earlier that day; he was returning from a wedding and mentioned they could visit.

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What is Sword and Scale about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A gripping true-crime program that delivers immersive, investigation-driven storytelling across a range of cases from disappearances to murders. Episodes commonly blend interviews, police calls, courtroom audio, and expert commentary to lay out motive, method, and the investigative timeline, often highlighting how families, communities, and the justice system respond to violent crime. The host's candid narration and willingness to challenge official narratives give the show a distinct, no-holds-barred tone, which draws listeners who want a vivid, full-spectrum view of complex cases. A standout for many is the meticulous production that pairs raw audio with clear analysis, though some listeners push back on personal views expressed during ep... more

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Sword and Scale launched 13 years ago and published 376 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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1. Leanne Locklear
2. Courtney Sinagra
3. Brittany Barron
4. Maxwell Anderson
5. David Call
6. Marisol Best
7. Marsha Buckson
8. Ashley Jones

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