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The Knife: A True Crime Podcast

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The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton.It's a show about people who’ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime.Through emp... more

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When Julie Belshe arrived at her parents’ Las Vegas house in 2013, they’d vanished. After a desperate weekend of searching, she located them, but their reappearance sparked a deeper mystery. What happened to her parents, and how would Julie bring the... more

As a follow-up to last week's episode, Patia and Hannah break down the fraud perpetrated by Tony Dia, the father of fallen police officer, Anthony Dia. Patia also tells Hannah about an additional victim of Lisa Titkemeier.

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When Lisa Titkemeier told her new friend Dee Lynn that she had cancer, Dee sprang into action, raising thousands of dollars to help. But what began as an inspiring story of friendship and community support soon took a dark turn.

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What is a public defender really up against? Emily Galvin Almanza fought for over 2000 clients in some of America's toughest courts and saw firsthand how even being accused of a crime can derail someone's life. Today, we speak with Emily about her mo... more

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Recent Guests

Dee Lynn
Woman involved in the cancer fundraising case in Toledo
Community volunteer in Toledo, Ohio
Episode: Off Record: Cancer Scam Continued
Dorothy Lynn
Friend and fundraiser organizer who recounts her experiences with Lisa Titkemeier
Community volunteer in Toledo, Ohio
Episode: Cancer Scam
Emily Galvin Almanza
Public defender and co-founder/executive director of Partners for Justice
Partners for Justice
Episode: Off Record: The ER of Law (with Emily Galvin Almanza)
Michael Cowgill
Attorney, MCT Law, Seattle office
MCT Law
Episode: Off Record: Inside a Kratom Wrongful Death Case (with Michael Cowgill)
Paul Fronczak
Protagonist and subject of the investigation, later known as Jack Rosenthal
Independently speaking (subject of the episode)
Episode: Kidnapped at Birth (Part 1 of 2)
Samantha Michaels
Investigative journalist, Mother Jones Magazine
Mother Jones Magazine
Episode: Off Record: A Mother on Trial (with Samantha Michaels)
Chancy Lewis
Retired school teacher, widower, Colorado Springs resident
Independent,
Episode: Scam, Continued
Dusty Turner
Formerly incarcerated individual and guest on this episode
None specified in episode
Episode: Off Record: A Conversation with Dusty Turner
Erin Lottman
Advocate and friend of the case, who walks listeners through the investigation and aftermath
Virginia-based advocate and friend of Dusty Turner
Episode: The Night That Changed Everything

Host

Patia Eaton
Co-host known for thoughtful, respectful interviews and policy-focused context in true crime.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Interesting stories!

    I’m a big fan of Hannah from when she hosted The Opportunist. If you liked that podcast (before it changed hosts) you’ll like this one too for sure. I have a few podcasts that drop on Thursdays and this is (almost always) the first one I listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sephora, here I come
    United Statesa month ago
  • A favorite podcast

    Big fan of this podcast. Hannah and Patia interview interesting people, are super thoughtful and professional, but also fun. Also, keep up the recommendations on off-record, they’re always good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whitney Brad
    United States2 months ago
  • One of the best!!!

    One of the most fascinating and interesting podcasts around! These two women are just “pitch perfect” episode after episode…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ColHomer
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing pod!

    I quickly fell in love with Patia’s and Hannah’s story telling style. Their care and compassion for telling the right story, being victim centric, and supporting 2nd chances is amazing. What a perfect addition to ERM!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShoegrlRox
    United States2 months ago
  • Clear, concise, and respectful

    Just love this show! So glad they came to Exactly Right

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TKB0603
    United States2 months ago

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The hosts are compassionate, thorough, and professional in interviews.
High-quality research and balanced discussion that earns trust.
Strong storytelling with thoughtful, victim-centric focus.

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Apple Podcasts
#163
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#187
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#72
Argentina/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#192
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#216
Finland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#223
Mexico/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Off Record: The ER of Law (with Emily Galvin Almanza)
Q: Can you give us a concrete example of one of your clients, what charges they were facing and what potential sentencing that came with?
Emily describes a school context where a girl faced an exaggerated felony charge for fighting a bully, illustrating how policing in schools can criminalize normal adolescent behavior and impose lifelong consequences through harsh charges and surveillance rather than appropriate care. This example highlights how school environments and policing policies can escalate minor incidents into significant legal jeopardy for young students.
Cancer Scam
Q: When did you start noticing something was off about Lisa's illness and the fundraising, and what were the first red flags?
Dee details early signs, such as urgent requests for money at odd hours and inconsistent public displays of illness, prompting suspicion about the veracity of Lisa's cancer story.
Cancer Scam
Q: What happened during the fundraiser for Officer Anthony Diaz's family, and how did you become involved?
Dee explains partnering with Tony Dia to organize fundraisers, driven by the community's generosity and the goal of supporting families, which later revealed inconsistencies in Lisa's illness narrative.
Cancer Scam
Q: Would you mind telling us just a little bit about yourself and where you're from?
Dee Lynn introduces herself as Dorothy Lynn from Toledo, Ohio, conveying a tight-knit community background and a strong impulse to volunteer and help others.
Scam, Continued
Q: When did you first start talking about investing, and how did the idea progress?
Isabella introduced the investing idea gradually, first suggesting a potential opportunity, then guiding him through setting up wallets and moving money as the scheme expanded.

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What is The Knife: A True Crime Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two women-led, empathy-driven true crime interviews that center victims and systemic reform. The show regularly features first-person accounts from survivors, investigative reporters, lawyers, and law-enforcement veterans, weaving storytelling with nuanced analysis of legal, regulatory, and societal implications. Unique strengths include a steady cadence, careful handling of sensitive topics, and guests who provide firsthand perspectives on justice, fraud, kidnapping, and regulatory gaps. Listeners are likely drawn to responsible storytelling, rigorous research, and discussions that seek practical takeaways and accountability for institutions.

Potential listeners should expect thoughtful, victim-centric conversations with a focus on real-w... more

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Recent guests on The Knife: A True Crime Podcast include:

1. Dee Lynn
2. Dorothy Lynn
3. Emily Galvin Almanza
4. Michael Cowgill
5. Paul Fronczak
6. Samantha Michaels
7. Chancy Lewis
8. Dusty Turner

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