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True Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation

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True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-... more

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Season finale.

TCB will be back in October.

This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark.

With additional research by Michelle Tooker, Shana Wilensky, and Jordan Taylor.

Sources include:

KARK.com

4029TV.com

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Josh makes an announcement about this season and next season of the show. Then shares the entire 3/17/2012 interview between Keyes and the Texas Rangers.

Become a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh-the-isra... more

On November 29, 2012, Keyes gave what would be his final FBI interview. It is one of his most revealing, both in his candor about his crimes and in his tells and contradictions. In this interview, Keyes discusses Crescent Lake, four Washington victim... more

The team returns to Texas to look at a case, which Jordan has been following for four years, that involves a suspicious death, an arson, and an abandoned house. And this case may just shed light on some of Keyes's odder travels and some new and unset... more

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Recent Guests

Israel Keyes
Suspect in multiple crimes, discussed in investigative podcast episodes
Episode: Israel Keyes - March 17, 2012 / TCB Announcement
Kathy Nation
Researcher with extensive knowledge on the Israel Keyes case
Episode: 0711 | Infrastructure
Ted Holla
FBI Special Agent
Episode: 0702 | In Blood
Lauren Jacobson
Corrections Officer
Episode: 0702 | In Blood
Scott Bartlett
Investigator
Episode: 0702 | In Blood
Eva Pilgrim
Co-anchor of Good Morning America 3 and senior national correspondent for ABC
ABC News
Episode: The Holly Bobo Disappearance: An Interview with Eva Pilgrim
Agent Ted Halla
FBI Special Agent involved in the Israel Keyes investigation
FBI
Episode: 0619 | The Future Is a Hopeful Past
Michelle Tooker
A researcher assisting with the investigation.
Episode: 0612 | Long Exposures
Jordan Taylor
A researcher involved in examining the connections around the case.
Episode: 0612 | Long Exposures

Host

Josh Hallmark
Host of the serialized true crime investigation focusing on Israel Keyes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 8.5k ratings
  • Love Josh and Team

    I’ve listened to this show from the very beginning and it’s a great, very thorough podcast. I’m also blown away at how well the details are presented. I would like to say even after all these years, I never get over the frustration when I hear the FBI interviews. i hate how much control and power they gave Keyes! the laughing & chit chat makes me incredibly uncomfortable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emariej2918
    United States9 days ago
  • Jumped the Shark

    Sounds to me like the perv narrator is in love with these Cheerio eating cereal killers. He stalks and tracks down every move of these maniacs, wishing he could be a butterfly tattoo. Nevertheless, his whispered tone is a sign of weakness, while Kelley cockroach dreams of eating him for breakfast. This guy is hiding something in the septic tank of his double wide and should keep his political opinions to himself. This is sick, evil stuff for gun enthusiasts like junior Trump. The devolution is a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    nixfinity
    United States13 days ago
  • Chill With the Ads

    Good info, but the amount of ad interruptions make it nearly unlistenable. Get your sponsorship money and all, but come on.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jewinckler
    United States13 days ago
  • 2 seasons at best

    Nothing but add reads and nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lionsfan20bs
    United States13 days ago
  • My Gold Standard

    I’ve been an avid consumer of podcasts for about 6 years, courtesy of the pandemic. Since stumbling upon TCB, via looking up the serial killer I had never heard and learned of from another podcast, I ended up here. Since then, I have listened to every episode, some of them multiple times. I have joined the Patreon. And I leave my membership current no matter the time of year. Josh and company deserve every penny. This is the most thorough, most researched, most engaging, most reliable podcast I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mox Panda
    United States13 days ago

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Some critics feel recent seasons recycle information and lack new insights.
Listeners generally praise the depth of research and immersive storytelling.
The production quality and guest expertise are frequently highlighted as strengths, though ads and pacing draw critique in some episodes.
The show's tone and host's delivery receive mixed reactions, with strong fans and vocal critics.

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#42
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Apple Podcasts
#108
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Apple Podcasts
#249
Singapore/True Crime

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Israel Keyes - March 17, 2012 / TCB Announcement
Q: Did you use the debit card and phone connected to the victim?
He describes attempts to use the card cautiously, noting he was paranoid about leaving a paper trail and that he did use the card a few times, but he was constantly worried about being caught.
Israel Keyes - March 17, 2012 / TCB Announcement
Q: What did you know about the case before this interview?
He says he follows Anchorage news and has read stories, but he notes the media's framing didn't always match what he believed happened, and he emphasizes his intent to tell his own story.
The Final Keyes Interview
Q: So, do you think about it over the weekend?
Keyes indicates he will consider the situation and be ready for discussions about cooperation.
The Final Keyes Interview
Q: Are you going to be okay?
Israel Keyes responds affirmatively, indicating he is fine.
0707 | My Friend Israel, part 2
Q: When you found out he was bisexual, did that come as a surprise to you?
It did come as a surprise to me.

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A serialized, investigative true crime program that sends deep-dive analysis into Israel Keyes' crimes, vict ims, and the surrounding investigations. Across episodes, the show blends case chronology, FBI and law-enforcement perspectives, and expert research to map out potential victims, crime connections, and geographic patterns. It's notable for its heavy emphasis on data-driven inquiry, archival materials, and maps/infrastructure analysis, often featuring researchers and collaborators who contribute specialized knowledge. Listeners likely gravitate toward meticulous research, fascination with criminal psychology, and a willingness to engage with difficult, unsolved cases. The format has earned praise for depth and rigor, while drawing cri... more

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