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True Crime Reporter

Robert Riggs
FBI
True Crime
Juan David Ortiz
John Dillinger
Sandra Bridewell
Serial Killer
William J. Flynn
World War I
Lyzza Janette
Counterfeiting
Texas
Artificial Intelligence
Mafia
Dallas
Henry Lee Lucas
Border Patrol
Law Enforcement
John Bagwell
Morello-Lupo Gang
US Treasury

Follow Investigative Reporter Robert Riggs into the darkest corners of the criminal mind.

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Imagine getting a video text message from your bank’s manager asking for your password.

You recognize her face. You hear her voice. She’s looking right at you.

But there’s one problem.

It’s not really your bank manager.

It’s a criminal using... more

After a nine-hour conversation, an AI Chatbot convinced a 17-year-old girl that she was living in a simulated world.

A world like the one depicted in the 1999 Sci-fi film The Matrix, where a computer programmer discovers that everyday reality is a... more

A predator succeeds by convincing a child that secrecy is the only safe choice.

The child may fear losing a phone, a game, a group of friends, or a parent’s trust.

That fear is not a side effect of exploitation. It is part of the strategy.

I ha... more

An online terror group called 764 seeks a badge of honor by getting teenage girls to live-stream mutilation of their bodies and, worse, killing themselves as its members watched with glee. FBI investigations report cases in which vulnerable preteen ... more

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Alexandra Tracy
Dallas therapist and licensed clinical social worker
Episode: The AI Chatbot That Made Her Question Reality
Robin Dreeke
Former FBI counterintelligence agent
FBI
Episode: Can We Still Trust What Sounds Human? Former FBI Spy Catcher Robin Dreeke on AI Manipulation
John Antal
Retired Army Colonel, historian, leadership expert, and best-selling author
Retired U.S. Army, author
Episode: Game of Drones – Iran’s Threat Choking The World’s Oil Lifeline
John Bagwell
Army Specialist, Armed Forces Radio disc jockey and radio/TV technician
Armed Forces Radio, 1st Cavalry Division
Episode: Armed Forces Radio DJ Wounded And Hunted Behind Enemy Lines In Vietnam
Sherry Roberts
Sawyer Updike's mother
Private individual (mother of victim)
Episode: Brotherhood of Brutality Unchecked Fraternity Hazing
Ted Lyon
Attorney representing Sawyer's parents
Lyon Law Firm (as introduced)
Episode: Brotherhood of Brutality Unchecked Fraternity Hazing
Jane Howatt
Author and writer who shadowed Detective John St. John for over a decade.
Episode: JigSaw & Jane 13 Years of Murder & Mayhem with Badge Number One
Katherine Schweit
Author, former FBI special agent and Chicago prosecutor.
Episode: Women Who Talk To The Dead
Kristina Vinovich
Tourist who has visited Alcatraz multiple times, sharing insights into the prison's history and conditions.
Episode: The Rock: Alcatraz’s Chilling True Crime Legacy

Host

Robert Riggs
Host of True Crime Reporter

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 327 ratings
  • A Thank You - to Mr. Robert Riggs

    True crime is not simply about the crime itself. It is about the unanswered questions, the people whose voices were overlooked, the evidence that deserves another look, and the truth that can sometimes remain buried for years.This is what makes your work meaningful. Your willingness to SEEK, QUESTION, INVESTIGATE, and keep looking when the answers aren’t obvious matters.

    Thank you for giving these stories a platform.

    Shon Smith

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    La “Shon” da Smith
    United Statesa month ago
  • An absolute treat!

    Compelling, interesting & easy to listen to ( Host has perfect “ radio” voice” episodes always leave me entertained and wanting more! So happy to find this Podcast as recently desperate for decent content ( Australia)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lislucy
    Australiaa year ago
  • Cold case murder - Tennessee

    Awesome narrating, great stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Batery
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly Incredible

    The reporting here is first rate. Plus, THAT voice. Hard not to want to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuntaJoe
    United States2 years ago
  • Very thrilling

    This podcast shares insane stories that I had no idea existed!! The one on June 4th 2024 was a CRAZY! Robert goes into amazing detail with all of his reporters notes and with the people on the podcast 10/10 recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gobizi
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners wish for longer episodes and fewer ads.
The host's reporting credibility shines through; episodes feel informed and credible.
Voices are strong and distinctive, with a radio-grade narration.
Well-researched and engaging interviews, especially with law enforcement and experts.
Pacing can be variable; a few listeners want tighter edits or longer formats for deep dives.

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The AI Chatbot That Made Her Question Reality
Q: And so when a teen has come to you for therapy, the parent has brought them. What's the story you usually hear from the parent that it came to that?
Tracy describes a mother finding her 17-year-old daughter crying at 3 a.m. after ChatGPT reinforced beliefs that the world was a simulation. The girl felt disconnected from reality and had suicidal thoughts. Tracy helped her question the chatbot's claims and understand that its responses were not necessarily accurate.
The AI Chatbot That Made Her Question Reality
Q: What does it say about the human condition that people feel more comfortable talking to a machine that sounds like a human?
Tracy connects this preference to a loneliness epidemic and insufficient investment in social self-care, saying people are turning to machines for support.
Women Who Talk To The Dead
Q: Katherine, start with this Poppers Cemetery in Detroit. What happened?
Katherine explains the background of the unidentified bodies and the process that led to them being buried without proper identification.
Why Do Women Love True Crime?
Q: What attracted you to write about true crime as a journalist?
I was drawn to it initially just because as a journalist, I couldn't believe all the story elements that were just right in front of my face in a crime story.
Why Do Women Love True Crime?
Q: Why is true crime so popular, especially with women?
It's a safe way to consume all the terrible things that could happen to us.

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What is True Crime Reporter about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A gripping true crime and investigative history show that centers on meticulous reporting, first-hand crime scene context, and expert perspectives from law enforcement, military, legal, and security fields. Episodes blend deep-dive case work with broader themes like online predation, hazing, and geopolitical risk, often featuring veterans, judges, and researchers who bring human and systemic dimensions to complex stories. Notable strengths include rigorous research, clear narration, and a knack for connecting historical cases to contemporary issues; some listeners note the strong voice and reporting craft as standout elements, while pacing and the length of episodes are occasionally cited as areas for adjustment for some formats like longer... more

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Recent guests on True Crime Reporter include:

1. Alexandra Tracy
2. Robin Dreeke
3. John Antal
4. John Bagwell
5. Sherry Roberts
6. Ted Lyon
7. Jane Howatt
8. Katherine Schweit

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