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The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann

Jim Rathmann
Melanie Curtin
Kouri Richins
Nanette Packard
Eric Naposki
Wade Wilson
Melanie Curtin Case
Denny Perkins
DNA
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer
Washington, D.C.
Murder For Hire (criminal Law)
Bill Mclaughlin
Harvard Medical School
Exculpatory Evidence
Joe Exotic
Sarah Geer
Geier Case
Rex Heuermann
Police Chief Burke
Secret Service

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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Eric Naposki DNA Testing Delayed? New Questions in Bill McLaughlin Murder Case Could modern DNA technology change everything we know about the murder of Bill McLaughlin? In this episode of The True Crime Report, host Jim Rathmann examines new develop... more

In this episode of The True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann revisits the 1994 Newport Beach murder of businessman Bill McLaughlin and the controversial convictions of Eric Naposki and Nanette Packard-Johnston. Fifteen years after McLaughlin was killed, pr... more

In the third installment of the Eric Naposki and Nanette Johnston Packard series, former homicide investigator Jim Rathmann conducts a rigorous examination of the evidence, timelines, witness statements, and lingering questions surrounding one of Sou... more

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The 1994 murder of wealthy entrepreneur Bill McLaughlin shocked Newport Beach, California and became one of the most controversial true crime cases in modern California history. In this episode of True Crime Report, Jim Rathmann walks through the mur... more

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Recent Guests

Tricia Griffith
Founder/host at Web Sleuths
Web Sleuths
Episode: COLD CASE CLOSED: Identifying Ted Bundy’s Forgotten Victim
Melanie Curtin
Plaintiff in the Perkins case, later exonerated
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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
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
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Episode: Cyber Warfare: Dr. James McGibney

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Jim Rathmann
Host of The True Crime Report with Jim Rathmann

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18 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 States3 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 States5 months ago
  • ❤️

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    afowler711
    United States6 months ago
  • My favorite Podcast

    Love the podcast, very informative and enlightening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bond Girl1
    United States6 months ago
  • 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Great podcast, thanks for all the additional information.

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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.
EP12 Behind the Badge: Major Meth Seizures, Fast Arrests, and Leadership - Sheriff Jason Ard Interview
Q: Can you walk us through the moment you learned about the Perkins case, and how your office responded?
We were in a patrol room when the AG's office arrived with warrants; we coordinated with Alden Thomason and Calvin Bowden to travel to Toledo Bend, arrest Perkins, and support the search warrant at his home, while ensuring the investigation stayed coordinated with the AG's office.
COLD CASE CLOSED: Identifying Ted Bundy’s Forgotten Victim
Q: When did you realize Ted Bundy was the man who approached you at the mall, and how did you connect that moment to the later investigations?
Griffith explains seeing Bundy in a newspaper photo years later, realizing the identity and understanding how the mall encounter fit Bundy's broader pattern of behavior and the eventual Utah investigations.
EP16 Inside the Jury Room: Why Melanie Curtin Was Found Not Guilty
Q: What stood out to you about the video and its credibility?
He notes immediate questions about how the video portrayed Melanie Curtin and how the context surrounding the footage and related evidence could change its meaning, influencing his doubt about accusations.
EP16 Inside the Jury Room: Why Melanie Curtin Was Found Not Guilty
Q: What was your experience with jury selection for this trial?
Ricky describes a long, multi-day process to select 12 jurors and two alternates from hundreds, aiming for a panel that knew little about the case.

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2. Melanie Curtin
3. Ricky Short
4. Jason Ard
5. Dr. Jack Porter
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