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Criminal Mischief

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True Crime
Menendez Brothers
FBI
California
Murder
Crime
Nancy Guthrie
Mental Health
Identity Theft
Domestic Violence
Los Angeles
Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Billy the Kid
Karen Read
Seattle
Jose Menendez
Homicide
Pam Cajones
Lindsey Baum
Lorenzen Wright

The Murder Chronicles is now CRIMINAL MISCHIEF with Carolyn and Branden. From the creative team that brought you The Shadow Girls and The Devil Within, hosts Carolyn Ossorio and Branden Morgan team up to give you a double dose of true crime each and every week. First, Carolyn trains her investigative eye on the darkest corners of the human condition to bring you a weekly story that is terrifying a... more

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THE MURDER OF STEVEN COZZI

The Tomasz Kosowski Case

When attorney Steven Cozzi arrived for work at his Largo, Florida, law office in March 2023, there was little reason to believe he wouldn't be going home that evening.

Then he vanished.

His wall... more

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Inside COLD Season 4: Blamed on Bundy — with Dave Cawley

This week, Carolyn Ossorio sits down with investigative journalist Dave Cawley, creator and host of KSL’s acclaimed true-crime podcast COLD, to talk about its newly released... more

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THE MURDER OF STEVEN COZZI

The Tomasz Kosowski Case

When attorney Steven Cozzi arrived for work at his Largo, Florida, law office in March 2023, there was little reason to believe he wouldn't be going home that evening.

Then he vanished.

His wall... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Eric Hickey
Criminologist and author
Episode: E|195 A Conversation With Dr. Eric Hickey (Bonus)
Tabitha Wagner
George Wagner's former wife, described as having a harrowing, coercive-control-driven experience during her time on the Wagner farm
Wagner family associate (confined to testimony within the case)
Episode: The Pike County Massacre - Part Three
Ash Adams
Host of The Culture of Criminal Cool
The Culture of Criminal Cool
Episode: E|191 The Pike County Massacre - Part Two (Bonus)
Aunt Jan
Mary Evans's sister and family member who provides firsthand memories of the Highers brothers
Family member
Episode: E|186 Song Sung Blue
Mike McGann
Retired Seattle Police Detective
Seattle Police Department
Episode: E|180 Hollywood - Part Five: Whetted Appetite
Dr. Peter Puri
Psychiatrist (consulted on case)
Episode: E|180 Hollywood - Part Five: Whetted Appetite
Scott Eldridge
Crime TV veteran, co-creator of Scamanda
Scamanda creators
Episode: Introducing: THE SLIPPERY
Nancy Moscatiello
Crime TV veteran, co-creator of Scamanda
Scamanda creators
Episode: Introducing: THE SLIPPERY
Peter Iliff
Screenwriter of Point Break
Writer
Episode: E|179 Hollywood - Part Four: The Point of No Return

Hosts

Carolyn Ossorio
Host and lead investigator-writer known for investigative reporting and storytelling across true crime topics; frequently cited as the primary narrator and researcher.
Branden Morgan
Co-host and producer, provides conversational banter and additional perspective in bonus episodes; often described as engaging but polarizing by some listeners.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 737 ratings
  • Would be 5 stars but

    The bonus episode each week brings it down to a 3. Honestly, the actual episodes with Carolyn are all 5 stars. The reporting, the narration, all of it. Brandon and the bonus are 0 stars. Get rid of those and you will have a better podcast. Carolyn, please get rid of him. The few times I listened to the bonus episodes, Branden jumps in with something either condescending, off putting, off topic, or to talk about himself. He loves to mansplain and be an overall annoying know-it-all, so I just remo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    stefuhnee90
    United Statesa month ago
  • Main episodes are great

    I like to hear from experts but would prefer to hear from younger ones. Spanking? So out of date.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    javtvsvuek
    United Statesa month ago
  • Stop…

    The host needs to stop flirting with Brandon. And Brandon needs to get fired.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PodcastJunkie25
    United States2 months ago
  • 189,103,106

    I came here to listen to the Banfield epidode (169), liked the podcast, the style of delivery and the cadence. Then it was recommended to go listen to 103 & 106. I absolutely could not follow the guy (Branden Morgan). He was all over the place. I had to stop. It was too sporadic. I’ll listen to a few episodes as Morgan isn’t delivering cntent. He made it feel stressful. Not a great experience. I’ll wait to knock down the stars if it continues in this spiral.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Akminer
    United States4 months ago
  • Bonus

    I’m NOT a fan of the bonus episode. Your regular stories are good and unlike Bonus episodes are less judgmental.

    And yes, in the south we do genuinely say “ma’am” all the of the time. His arrogant attitude shows his “true colors & wokeness”! I’m unfollowing the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Srider.CORE
    United States5 months ago

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Some episodes spark debate about the usefulness and tone of bonus content.
Audiences appreciate the deep-dive case work but notes on audio quality and balance vary.
Listeners praise Carolyn's storytelling craft and rigorous reporting.

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Talking Points

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The Pike County Massacre - Part Three
Q: How did investigators connect the crimes to the Wagner family?
Through extensive cell phone data, shell casing matches, forged documents, and a combination of on-site evidence and witness testimonies, which together built a circumstantial but compelling case.
E|171 Where is Nancy Guthrie (Bonus)
Q: Who do you think is responsible for Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping?
It seems likely to be an inside job, given the circumstances surrounding her lifestyle and the nature of the incident.
E|170 The Unknowable Lizzie Borden
Q: Do you think that she did it?
It's something I don't have an answer for; my job was to lay out all the facts so that people could arrive at their own decision.
E|168 The Cartel That Woke The Giant
Q: How does fentanyl factor into current drug issues?
Fentanyl is often hidden in other drugs and is causing high rates of overdoses and deaths in the U.S.
E|168 The Cartel That Woke The Giant
Q: Why is the demand for drugs so high in the U.S.?
It boils down to disposable income and social trends that make drugs accessible and appealing.

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This true crime series centers on meticulous storytelling by a veteran investigative journalist, paired with a candid weekly bonus discussion. Episodes emphasize deep-dive case reporting, survivor and family perspectives, and the ethics of investigative media, with a recognizable dynamic between the host duo. Listeners often praise the strong narration and rigor of research, while debates about bonus banter versus straight reporting remain a recurring point of discussion. The show stands out for its blend of serious crime storytelling with reflective, personal commentary, and for exploring broader issues in media accountability and power structures among corporations and crime families. Potential listeners who crave well-sourced narratives,... more

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Recent guests on Criminal Mischief include:

1. Dr. Eric Hickey
2. Tabitha Wagner
3. Ash Adams
4. Aunt Jan
5. Mike McGann
6. Dr. Peter Puri
7. Scott Eldridge
8. Nancy Moscatiello

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