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True Crime This Week

James Renner
Amy Lynn Bradley
Maura Murray
Karen Read
True Crime
Steffen Baldwin
Mica Miller
Donald Trump
Karen Read Case
Bryan Kohberger
Gun Violence
Scout Camp
Animal Cruelty
Matthew Perry
Jeffrey Epstein
Delphi Murders
West Point
Charlie Kirk
Menendez Brothers
Amanda Knox
Missing Persons

Dive deep into the shadows of the crime world with "True Crime This Week," your essential half-hour rendezvous into the intriguing, the unresolved, and the downright chilling facets of criminal endeavors. Spearheaded by acclaimed journalist and true crime author, James Renner, this weekly podcast peels back the layers of the latest crime stories you've likely overlooked. James doesn't just rehash ... more

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Latest Episodes

This week: Murderer uses Grand Theft Auto for an alibi, Karen Read is back for revenge, it's now legal to shoot teenagers in South Carolina, man pulls gun on coworker for microwaving fish, new true crime, and more!

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An interview with Steve Shirilla, the father of Mackenzie Shirilla, about his experience working with Netflix on his daughter's story and the clues they left out of the documentary.

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This week: police search for Kristin Smart's remains, inside the Jeffrey Epstein library, Russian university trains hackers, professor finds man living in his closet, manhunt ends in Tennessee, and more!

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This week: A monk goes missing in Scotland, Comey indicted again, Cole Allen conspiracies, Clavicular gets sued, police use facial recognition to find killer, shootout at Taco Bell, and more!

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Steve Shirilla
Father of Mackenzie Shirilla
Episode: True Crime This Week - Interview with Steve Shirilla
Kat Lovelace
Former girlfriend of Amy Lynn Bradley and participant in a Netflix documentary about Amy.
Episode: True Crime This Week Investigates - Interview with Kat Lovelace, Amy Bradley's girlfriend.
Rebekah Aliff
Nursing assistant and founder of Dream Solutions Addiction Services in Tennessee, who claims to have met Jas, a woman purportedly involved in Amy Bradley's case.
Dream Solutions Addiction Services
Episode: True Crime This Week Investigates - Amy Lynn Bradley, Who is Jas?
Sarah Luck
Close friend of Amy Lynn Bradley who shares personal anecdotes about her
Episode: True Crime This Week Investigates - Amy Lynn Bradley, New Interview
Alister Douglas
Former bass player for Rhapsody of the Seas and alleged key witness in the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley.
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Episode: True Crime This Week Investigates: Amy Lynn Bradley, Interview with Alister Douglas
Shawn Cohen
Author of 'College Girl Missing' and veteran journalist
Episode: True Crime This Week - Interview with Shawn Cohen, author of College Girl Missing

Host

James Renner
Host of True Crime This Week

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 467 ratings
  • 5 stars

    This is the only source of news I can stand to listen to lately! Thank you for

    delivering the facts 🙏👊💯

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andi417
    United States8 months ago
  • Could really do without his personal politics

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Soupcan
    9 months ago
  • He's My Kind of Crimecaster

    This podcast helps keep me in the know about this crazy world. NPR, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS and dare I say, FOX, watch out. James Renner's on the news hunt.

    And by golly------he's darn funny, too. Phooey to the Danny Downers.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    sca460
    United States9 months ago
  • Renner’s true crime coverage is good!

    I love how he’s always checking everything…talking to every body. He covers every jot & tittle.

    However, I’ve not come to a true crime channel for politics, political commentary, pop culture, etc. Stick to true crime!

    The three stars are for the true crime coverage without it the review wold be 1 star.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AssociatingbyPinner***yuk
    United States10 months ago
  • Stay with crime

    I don’t listen to true crime podcasts to hear about the podcaster’s political views, either conservative or liberal. I listen to get away from the constant onslaught of politics. Too bad this podcaster can’t stick with the true crime genre.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JR from Papillion
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall, the host is praised for being informative, entertaining, and a strong researcher.
Fans value the host's investigative approach and clear storytelling, making complex cases more approachable.
Listeners appreciate the weekly updates and wit, though a subset dislikes political commentary and shifts away from pure true crime.

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#204
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#233
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True Crime This Week Investigates - Secrets from Inside the Cruise Ship Industry
Q: What do you think was going through their minds when she didn't come back after this drug deal?
They just wrote it off. They weren't scared that they were going to get caught.
True Crime This Week Investigates - Secrets from Inside the Cruise Ship Industry
Q: What prompted you to reach out to me?
The fact that there were so many things that were not making sense.
True Crime This Week - Interview with Shawn Cohen, author of College Girl Missing
Q: What did you find particularly challenging about writing an unsolved case?
The challenge was that the police weren't talking, and I had to rely on grassroots reporting and re-approaching witnesses with fresh inquiries.
True Crime This Week - Interview with Shawn Cohen, author of College Girl Missing
Q: What were some of the more important pieces of information that emerged during your research?
I found out through a retired Bloomington police detective that Lauren was seen on video sitting on a curb shortly before she went missing.
True Crime This Week - Interview with Shawn Cohen, author of College Girl Missing
Q: What drew you to Lauren Spierer's case initially? How did it pop up on your radar?
It started with a weekend shift at the Journal News when I received a call from a friend of Lauren's who informed me she had been missing for over a day.

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A weekly half-hour dive into the latest in true crime, with an emphasis on updates to cold cases, ongoing investigations, and the broader crime ecosystem including pop culture tie-ins and book recommendations. Listeners often expect timely summaries of major cases, sharp analysis, and a blend of serious reporting with accessible, sometimes humorous commentary. The show is likely to appeal to serious true crime fans who want concise weekly briefs alongside occasional deeper dives and book recommendations, while some critics note political commentary and tone as potential turnoffs for pure true-crime purists. A notable trait is the host's distinctive voice and investigative approach, which can feel both informative and entertaining for a broa... more

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