True Crime News: The Podcast

True Crime News

Domestic Violence

Murder

True Crime

Sean Diddy Combs

Karen Read

Los Angeles

Florida

Homicide

Kouri Richins

James Craig

Mental Health

Bryan Kohberger

Murder Trial

Sex Trafficking

Harvey Weinstein

Law Enforcement

University Of Idaho Murders

Hollywood

California

Donna Adelson

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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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	618	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	True CrimeSociety & Culture

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He killed his brother’s entire family and then set both their houses on fire

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A business empire built by two brothers goes up in flames after a man takes murderous action to conceal his lying, cheating, and stealing. Paul Caneiro received four life sentences for taking the lives of his... more

26 May 2026 • 58 min

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‘Why did you do this?’ father of victim screams in Millete trial; Do court cameras hurt defendants? – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Johnson joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Larrry Millete’s ongoing trial for the murder of his missing wife, Maya, af... more

22 May 2026 • 27 min

OnlyFans mom pleads guilty in BDSM suffocation death

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Consensual kink or crime? After the BDSM suffocation of victim Michael Dale, OnlyFans creator and mother of three, Michaela Rylaarsdam, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. While Dale was seeking extre... more

19 May 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

YouTube

Murdaugh double murder conviction overturned; Millete trial underway for wife’s slaying – TCN Sidebar

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the ruling overturning Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions after an unfortunate case of jury tampering... more

15 May 2026 • 25 min

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Dr. Nicky Ali Jackson

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Ali Stakings

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Joshua Schiffer

Criminal defense lawyer and legal analyst

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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

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Episode: Children left crying in home after assailant kills young couple; Melodee Buzzard’s remains recovered – TCN Sidebar

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Nancy Moscatiello

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Hosts

Ana Garcia

Host of True Crime News: The Podcast; lead interviewer in many episodes covering major cases and legal debates.

Joshua Ritter

Host of The Sidebar; frequent co-host and commentator on high-profile trials and courtroom dynamics.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3.4k ratings

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Both lawyers on this podcast are the reason our judicial system is broken. You were on the side of giving Tiger a pass. Tiger needs to go to jail. He, and other rich and famous, need to stop being able to get by the law. Look at Robert Downey Jr. he finally had to go to jail and he finally changed his life.
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Stopcoddlingtherich
United States2 months ago
New announcer
This woman’s voice and tempo is irritating. Love Ana and the normal man. Wont listen to this announcer
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cybro234
United States4 months ago
Interesting story of other part of the world
I’m in definitely would watch this fascinating story.
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Elliequi
United States9 months ago
I want to love it
The premise is nice but unfortunately Garcia drags out and repeats everything at nauseam
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XtinaM88
United States9 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?
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Balanced, credible analysis with strong guest expertise.

High-quality reporting and thoughtful commentary, but some episodes feel ad-heavy.

Hosts prompt engaging discussions and clear legal context for complex cases.

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Apple Podcasts	#45	South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts	#108	United Arab Emirates/True Crime
Apple Podcasts	#131	Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts	#141	Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts	#149	Indonesia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts	#184	China/True Crime

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Roommate charged with killing doctoral students; Man facing death penalty asks to go pro se – TCN Sidebar

Q: What about the speedy-trial right? Could a waiver by an attorney without the defendant's consent cause issues before the trial even starts?

The analyst explains that a personal waiver by the defendant is typically required for a speedy-trial waiver, and shared concerns suggest potential issues if counsel acted without the defendant's consent, which could affect motion outcomes.

Roommate charged with killing doctoral students; Man facing death penalty asks to go pro se – TCN Sidebar

Q: Where do you think the courts will come out on the idea of a defendant representing himself in a capital case and waiving counsel?

The guest suggests that while there is a constitutional right to counsel, there is also a path for self-representation under certain conditions, but the defendant's level of qualification and risk to the integrity of the trial remain major hurdles.

Roommate charged with killing doctoral students; Man facing death penalty asks to go pro se – TCN Sidebar

Q: My first question is, we seem to have a bunch of cases where Google searches and now ChatGPT queries have played a pivotal role. Is this somehow worse or more effective in prosecutions?

The host and guest discuss that search histories and AI prompts can reveal a defendant's intentions and planning, making such evidence potentially powerful for prosecutors, but also raise questions for defense about context, intent, and how this information was obtained.

Stefon Diggs acquitted of strangulation, assault; Why hasn’t a suspected child killer been charged? – TCN Sidebar

Q: What were your thoughts on her testimony under cross?

Her testimony appeared unconvincing to the jury, and the cross-examination exposed inconsistencies that undermined the prosecution's narrative, influencing the swift two-hour verdict.

Stefon Diggs acquitted of strangulation, assault; Why hasn’t a suspected child killer been charged? – TCN Sidebar

Q: Imran, I know you watched some of this. What was your take on this? This is supposed to be the star witness for the prosecution. This is the complaining witness, the person who is claiming she is a victim.

The witness's credibility was crucial, and the cross-examination revealed significant weaknesses; the jury likely saw the inconsistencies and the defense highlighted the lack of visible injuries and motive, contributing to the not-guilty verdict.

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True crime listeners with a taste for courtroom drama and investigative analysis are likely to find this show consistently compelling. Episodes blend live updates on high-profile trials with expert legal commentary from defense attorneys, former prosecutors, and investigators, plus firsthand reporting from seasoned journalists. The format often covers ethical and procedural questions around cameras in court, trial strategy, and the intersection of media and justice, making it useful for potential guests and sponsors seeking a thoughtful, issue-driven true crime audience. Noteworthy is the host's ability to anchor fast-moving cases with legal context and interviewed authorities, which can deliver nuanced conversations beyond basic crime reca... more

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3. Jo Potuto
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6. Joshua Schiffer
7. Scott Reisch
8. Brian Kincaid

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