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True Crime News: The Podcast

True Crime News
True Crime
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Animal Cruelty

True Crime News: your weekly dose of real-time updates on the most gripping true crime stories, current cases, investigations, scams, and schemes. Host Ana Garcia is joined by crime experts, police officers, defense attorneys, and other leading authorities in their fields as they cover murders, scams, investigations, and unsolved crimes from across the country. True Crime News has the largest and ... more

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Scott Reisch joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Gerhardt Konig’s trial for the attempted murder of his wife, the lack of up... more

Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Peter Hamby, along with the team of expert journalists at Puck, as they let you in on the real conversations insiders are having across the four corners of power in America: Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley a... more

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A jury convicted mother and grief book author Kouri Richins on all counts after the fatal poisoning of her husband, Eric.

Dr. Judy Ho joins host Ana Garcia.

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses disturbing texts sent by Briana Moore before her newborn was found in the trash, Kouri Richins’ convi... more

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Recent Guests

Mike King
Law enforcement expert and host of Profiling Evil
Profiling Evil; Gardens of Evil
Episode: Soldier and his girlfriend fatally shot in Valentine’s Day slaying
Dr. Tracy Tamborra
Professor of criminal justice at the University of New Haven, expert in domestic violence.
University of New Haven
Episode: Brother dismembered pregnant older sister, claimed she was ‘no longer innocent’
Dr. Nicky Jackson
Criminal justice professor, victim's advocate, and friend of the show
Episode: Amish man’s alleged confession to assault and strangulation of a woman to be excluded from trial
Joshua Schiffer
Criminal defense lawyer and legal analyst
Court TV
Episode: Widow seeks speedy trial for husband’s alleged killer; Entrepreneur accused in fatal financial feud – TCN Sidebar
Scott Reisch
Veteran criminal defense attorney and legal analyst, host of Crime Talk on YouTube
Crime Talk
Episode: Children left crying in home after assailant kills young couple; Melodee Buzzard’s remains recovered – TCN Sidebar
Brian Kincaid
Attorney and author of the book 'Murder in Old Forge, Pennsylvania'
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Episode: Revisit the 1981 murders of 2 Pennsylvania kids and the teen sentenced to death for killing them
Nancy Moscatiello
Podcaster and cousin of Brian Kincaid
Scamander the Podcast
Episode: Revisit the 1981 murders of 2 Pennsylvania kids and the teen sentenced to death for killing them
Patricia E. Gillespie
Director of The Secrets We Bury
HBO Max
Episode: Missing father found buried under family home after decades of searching
Gene Rossi
Former federal prosecutor, educator, and legal analyst
Episode: Rob Reiner and wife allegedly stabbed to death by son; Coach arrested after termination amid affair – TCN Sidebar

Hosts

Joshua Ritter
Host and criminal defense lawyer offering insights into legal aspects of true crime cases, often drawing from his experience in the field.
Ana Garcia
Co-host and leading voice on discussions related to current true crime stories, specializing in investigative processes and public interest.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings
  • New announcer

    This woman’s voice and tempo is irritating. Love Ana and the normal man. Wont listen to this announcer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cybro234
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting story of other part of the world

    I’m in definitely would watch this fascinating story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elliequi
    United States6 months ago
  • I want to love it

    The premise is nice but unfortunately Garcia drags out and repeats everything at nauseam

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    XtinaM88
    United States7 months ago
  • Host

    Love the topics, but the host really doesn’t know how to host. Garcia doesn’t let her guests get a word in edgewise. Why have guests?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Angepr
    United States7 months ago
  • Mushrooms

    Hi it’s interesting we live just out of loch where she picked the mushrooms We went to have a look the day after she was convicted there are mushrooms are still growing there !! 😎. The ex husband it’s too bright

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    victoria australia
    Australia9 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights how the show presents intriguing cases while offering expert insights and perspectives on crime and justice themes.
There are concerns from some about the pacing and some hosts' interviewing techniques, which can affect the flow of conversations.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and in-depth analysis provided by the hosts.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#168
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#154
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#201
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#212
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#242
Germany/True Crime
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#29
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

‘American Idol’ contestant charged with shooting wife while daughters slept
Q: Just on the surface, what do you make here?
The details point to someone with a public profile (American Idol contestant) whose actions, including being in the bedroom with the victim's body and the handling of 911 calls, raise questions about motive and the integrity of the crime scene; however, there isn't enough public information yet to establish motive or intent.
Ex-cop accused of killing his pregnant mistress will face trial; Prank goes fatally wrong – TCN Sidebar
Q: What are the potential implications if the victim's family opposes prosecution in the prank case?
Prosecutors must balance public interest and justice against the wishes of the family; while victim wishes matter, they do not have control over the prosecution, and the state may still pursue charges if it believes a crime occurred and is prosecutable.
Ex-cop accused of killing his pregnant mistress will face trial; Prank goes fatally wrong – TCN Sidebar
Q: Why are federal murder charges in these cases so rare, and how does this impact strategy?
The federal government typically requires a crime of violence tied to the murder or another federal statute; if those hooks aren't present, prosecutors rely on state charges, making venue and jurisdiction strategies crucial in determining where the case proceeds.
Ex-cop accused of killing his pregnant mistress will face trial; Prank goes fatally wrong – TCN Sidebar
Q: Walk us through what's happening with the challenge by the defense as it relates to federal jurisdiction.
Rahmani explains that the defense wants to move the case out of federal court due to jurisdictional hooks; without a federal crime tied to the murder, federal charges are unlikely, and the government argued that several potential federal crimes, including civil rights violations, could apply depending on the facts.
Wife allegedly poisoned husband for multimillion-dollar payout amid affair; Social media on trial – TCN Sidebar
Q: How might the witness testimony around fentanyl and the alleged supplier impact the case?
The credibility of the dealer-witness could be pivotal; if the supplier's testimony is discredited or unreliable, it complicates proving fentanyl presence and poisoning, pushing the case toward other evidence and expert testimony to establish the death was not self-inflicted.

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1. Mike King
2. Dr. Tracy Tamborra
3. Dr. Nicky Jackson
4. Joshua Schiffer
5. Scott Reisch
6. Brian Kincaid
7. Nancy Moscatiello
8. Patricia E. Gillespie

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