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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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Recent Guests

Israel Keyes
Infamous serial killer known for multiple crimes across the United States
Episode: The Final Keyes Interview
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 True Crime Bullsh** podcast.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 8.6k ratings
  • 0714

    The mention of the abandoned rental car is super sus and needs to be looked into. That’s not his MO. He would normally tie up all loose ends like a normal person to evade any and all suspicion. I wonder whatever happened there..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brooklyn Pesola
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months 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 States3 months 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 States3 months ago
  • 2 seasons at best

    Nothing but add reads and nonsense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Lionsfan20bs
    United States3 months ago

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Many appreciate the investigative rigor but some critique pacing and ad load.

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October 22, 2012: Part 1
Q: What would be considered maximum publicity, and how would that impact cooperation on other crimes?
Maximum publicity could yield substantial airtime and public exposure, but it risks prolonging investigations and diminishing control over other cases, potentially delaying resolution and limiting efficient progress on remaining crimes.
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.

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This show produces in-depth, investigative coverage of a notorious serial killer, focusing on mapping victims, timelines, and cooperation between investigators and subjects. Across episodes, listeners encounter a careful blend of interview-style insights, forensic-style analysis, and procedural transparency about how cases unfold, along with occasional sponsor reads. The format tends to balance interrogations, expert analysis, and long-form storytelling that aims to illuminate both the crimes and the investigative process. A standout is the sustained, methodical exploration of victim networks and caches, which offers a uniquely granular view into a complex case that keeps true crime audiences engaged over many seasons.

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1. Israel Keyes
2. Kathy Nation
3. Ted Holla
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