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The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann

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Denny Perkins
Melanie Curtin Case
Melanie Curtin
Eric Naposki
Cynthia Perkins
Bill Mclaughlin
Newport Beach
Harvard Medical School
Nanette Packard Johnston
764 Online Grooming Network
Lindsay Clancy
Postpartum Psychosis
Nanette Packard
Kouri Richins
Washington, D.C.
DNA
Wade Wilson
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer
764
Lindsay Clancy Case

Welcome to The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann—where Bronze Star recipient, 82nd Airborne Division Captain, and former Secret Service agent Jim Rathmann takes a deep dive into some of the most complex and controversial true cases in America. A veteran of the police force and an experienced homicide investigator, Jim brings the same relentless dedication to his investigations that he did while ... more

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Why did the Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial, and what happens next?

In Part 2 of the True Crime Report Lindsay Clancy case breakdown, former Secret Service agent and investigator Jim Rathmann joins Carlos Flores to answer viewer questions abo... more

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Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Explained: What Happens Next in the Retrial?

Following the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case, former investigator Jim Rathmann is taking a deeper look at the questions surrounding the trial, the reported jury split, postpar... more

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The Lindsay Clancy case is one of the most tragic and complicated true crime cases in recent years. In this episode of The True Crime Report, former investigator Jim Rathmann breaks down the Lindsay Clancy case from an investigative perspective and e... more

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Eric Naposki Case: Missing Evidence, Witness Testimony & DNA Questions Did key evidence in the Bill McLaughlin murder investigation disappear? And why is DNA testing still being delayed decades after the crime? In this episode of The True Crime Repor... more

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Recent Guests

Melanie Curtin
Plaintiff in the Perkins case, later exonerated
Private individual
Episode: Life Sentence Overturned: Exclusive Interview with Melanie Curtin
Ricky Short
Foreman of the Melanie Curtin trial jury
Trial Jury Foreman
Episode: EP16 Inside the Jury Room: Why Melanie Curtin Was Found Not Guilty
Tricia Griffith
Host of Websleuths
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Episode: Serial Killer Fan Clubs? The Shocking Truth About Wade Wilson’s “Army”
Jason Ard
Sheriff, Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office
Episode: EP12 Behind the Badge: Major Meth Seizures, Fast Arrests, and Leadership - Sheriff Jason Ard Interview
Dr. Jack Porter
Sociology and criminology expert
Harvard University (researcher since 1982)
Episode: The Harvard Morgue Case Explained: A Husband’s Quest for Justice - Dr. Jack Porter Interview
Dr. James McGibney
Cybersecurity expert, founder of Bullyville, subject of Netflix The Most Hated Man on the Internet
Bullyville, Bullyville Foundation
Episode: Cyber Warfare: Dr. James McGibney
Ali Winston
Award-winning independent investigative journalist specializing in criminal justice, surveillance, and violent extremism
Independent journalist
Episode: EP07 764 EXPOSED: The Origin of 764 - Interview with Ali Winston
Detective Thomas Van Tassel
Executive with Vernon Police Department; president of the Vernon Police Union; digital forensics expert
Vernon Police Department
Episode: EP06 764 EXPOSED: From Roblox to Bomb Threats - Interview with Det. Thomas VanTasel

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Jim Rathmann
Host of The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • My favorite Podcast

    Most true crime podcasts just tell stories… the Jim Rathmann Show actually investigates.

    Jim doesn’t skim the surface—he goes all in. The level of detail, research, and effort he puts into each case is unmatched. You’re not just listening, you’re pulled into the investigation.

    If you want real depth, real facts, and zero fluff—this is the podcast. Period. 🎧

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tattedgypsysoul
    United States7 months ago
  • Why are you lying about for Sheriff Ard?

    He NEVER told them to write the mom of the girl spending the night to write a complaint! He’s a mandatory reporter! Unreal

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NewOrleansGal
    United States9 months ago
  • ❤️

    Love listening to Jim - great podcast with attention to the details

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    afowler711
    United States9 months ago
  • My favorite Podcast

    Love the podcast, very informative and enlightening

    Apple Podcasts
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    United States9 months ago
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    Great podcast, thanks for all the additional information.

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EP06 764 EXPOSED: From Roblox to Bomb Threats - Interview with Det. Thomas VanTasel
Q: Can you walk us through when the bomb threats began and how the investigation escalated?
Threats began around Thanksgiving 2023, evolving from email threats to phone calls and swatting, with roughly 30 threats across multiple local schools and public buildings. The investigation connected these through digital footprints and insider information, leading to warrants, device seizures, and forensics that identified the female teenager at the center of the case.
EP07 764 EXPOSED: The Origin of 764 - Interview with Ali Winston
Q: What can parents do immediately to protect their kids online?
The host and expert advise proactive digital hygiene, consistent parental controls, monitoring of devices, conversations about online safety, and reporting suspicious content to local authorities or ic3.gov.
EP07 764 EXPOSED: The Origin of 764 - Interview with Ali Winston
Q: Why are these groups so dangerous beyond ideology?
The guest emphasizes the predatory tactics, use of coercion, extortion with sexually explicit material, and the notoriety-seeking behavior that drives participants, making them a clear societal threat beyond mere ideological alignment.
EP07 764 EXPOSED: The Origin of 764 - Interview with Ali Winston
Q: How did 764 originate and evolve into a modern online extremist network?
Ali Winston explains the lineage from early neo-Nazi groups to Atomwaffen Division and the Order of Nine Angles influence, with key figures like Joshua Sutter and how the group leveraged online platforms to recruit, indoctrinate, and coerce victims, while expanding internationally.
EP12 Behind the Badge: Major Meth Seizures, Fast Arrests, and Leadership - Sheriff Jason Ard Interview
Q: What was your approach to dealing with the public and the media during the heavy scrutiny of Perkins?
I acknowledged the situation, ensured deputies weren't blamed, focused on protecting victims, and admitted that our initial public stance could have been handled better, emphasizing transparency while avoiding retraumatizing victims.

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A deep-dive true crime show that consistently blends meticulous investigative reporting with expert commentary across high-profile cases, focusing on timelines, forensics, and courtroom dynamics. Episodes frequently explore how new evidence, DNA technology, and prosecutorial decisions shape outcomes, while hosting seasoned law enforcement, legal professionals, and researchers who provide context on policing, trial strategy, and investigative ethics. The format combines host-led narration with interviews and juror or survivor perspectives, often previewing multi-part investigations and ongoing journalism-style inquiries. Noteworthy traits include rigorous detail, willingness to critique institutions, and a clear through-line of justice, acco... more

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2. Ricky Short
3. Tricia Griffith
4. Jason Ard
5. Dr. Jack Porter
6. Dr. James McGibney
7. Ali Winston
8. Detective Thomas Van Tassel

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