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Truer Crime

Celisia Stanton
Menendez Brothers
Mollie Tibbetts
Keith Lamar
True Crime
Lucasville Prison Riot
Death Penalty
Tenderfoot TV
Toforest Johnson
Jeanie Childs
Manson Family Murders
Truer Crime
Natalee Holloway
Alan Berg
Manson Family
Jefferson Davis Parish
Beverly Hills
Munchausen By Proxy
Timothy Coggins
Manson Murders
Sonya Ivanoff

Do you ever listen to a true crime podcast and think, “that’s not quite right…?” Same. Crime stories are hard to ignore and even harder to forget. But the thing is... they’re stories. And getting a story right is all about how you tell it. Truer Crime talks about real people— murdered, missing, misled — with more nuance, more context, and more questions. Hosted by Celisia Stanton. Season 3 out now... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to Season Seven of Nobody Should Believe Me. Andrea revisits the case of Maya Kowalski—the story at the center of the Netflix film Take Care of Maya–and the family’s high-profile lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. What bec... more

In this bonus episode of Truer Crime, we return to the disappearance of eight-year-old Relisha Rudd.

In 2014, Relisha vanished from a Washington, D.C. homeless shelter. She was not officially reported missing for eighteen days. More than a decade la... more

High Strange Season 2 goes deeper into real encounters, credible witnesses, and the explanations that never seem to stick. More firsthand accounts. Bigger moments. And more times where the official story starts to wobble. This isn’t about believing e... more

True crime is usually something we consume at a distance, through headlines, documentaries, podcasts. But what happens when those stories are tied to real places you can stand in front of?

In this bonus episode, I’m joined by Adam Paul Levine, the f... more

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Recent Guests

Sally Smith
Child abuse pediatrician involved in the Maya Kowalski case
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Episode: Nobody Should Believe Me - S7 E1: The Catalyst
Ethan Shapiro
Attorney for Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Episode: Nobody Should Believe Me - S7 E1: The Catalyst
John Stewart
Florida man who publicly claimed false accusation in the case
Episode: Nobody Should Believe Me - S7 E1: The Catalyst
Patrick Shapiro
Dr. Sally Smith's son
Episode: Nobody Should Believe Me - S7 E1: The Catalyst
Derrica Wilson
Co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation
Black and Missing Foundation
Episode: Relisha Rudd & The Fight for Missing People of Color
Natalie Wilson
Co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation
Black and Missing Foundation
Episode: Relisha Rudd & The Fight for Missing People of Color
Adam Paul Levine
Founder of Graveline Tours
Graveline Tours
Episode: When True Crime Becomes A Place You Can Visit
Jennifer Mayerle
Senior Investigative Reporter at WCCO
WCCO
Episode: Behind the Footprint: Reporting Jeanie Childs’ Story
Keith LaMar
A man convicted and sentenced to death who has spent over 30 years on death row, maintaining his innocence.
Episode: Facing Death: A Conversation with Keith LaMar

Host

Celisia Stanton
Host of Truer Crime; focuses on nuanced, empathetic storytelling around crime, with attention to victims and systemic issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • Sooo biased

    Hosts personal bias ruined the show, why is this a political perspective? Not why I listen to true crime.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    chesco30
    United States5 days ago
  • No longer following

    Listening to Molly Tibbets case. They list me when they complained the governor called the murderer a predator. She made the villain a politician instead of the murderer for political impact. Terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    My2B123
    United States10 days ago
  • Truer Life

    This show surprised me. I thought it would be another investigative journalist trying to solve a crime. This is not that because it’s so much more. It’s storytelling about the people involved in crimes, both victims and perpetrators. It’s philosophical and thoughtful and, for me, LIFE CHANGING. It’s like that book that sticks with you and makes you look at deep, hard truth. The series about Keith LaMar is profound and beautiful and it’s what’s changed my life. THANK YOU for this incredible podca... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Renakiko
    United States16 days ago
  • Excellent Journalism Sets This Podcast Above the Fray

    I’ve listened to a ton of true crime podcasts, and now Truer Crime is my favorite. Why? Because as a former journalism prof. and writer, I admire the host’s devotion to fact-checking, transparency, and journalistic standards in general…also, the storytelling’s darn good. A compulsive listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CPRule13
    United States19 days ago
  • Courageous Storytelling

    Celisia is so easy to listen to and you can tell she immerses herself in each story. I love true from podcasts, but I’m picky. This is honestly one of the best out there. I can’t believe it took me this long to find it! Keep telling important and thought provoking stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JacciBritz
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host is frequently praised for elevating marginalized voices and underrepresented cases.
Listeners praise respectful, well-researched storytelling and empathy for victims and families.
Overall, the production quality and insightful commentary are highlighted repeatedly.
A few listeners view the host as having a clear perspective or agenda in certain episodes.
Fans note the show's depth and careful handling of sensitive cases.
Some criticisms mention pacing or background noise that can distract.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#138
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#217
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#220
Norway/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nobody Should Believe Me - S7 E1: The Catalyst
Q: What was the central legal issue in the Kowalski case and how did it affect subsequent appeals and reporting obligations?
The case centered on whether Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and its providers complied with mandatory reporting and the level of immunity afforded to reporters under Chapter 39; the verdict was vacated on appeal due to errors in immunity application, signaling limits to civil liability for hospitals and shaping how future cases might be litigated.
Behind the Footprint: Reporting Jeanie Childs’ Story
Q: When you feel like that shifted for them where they felt like, yeah, this is the right person and we want him to be brought to justice?
They hoped that right away it was it... But it really wasn't until... they started hearing some of the evidence in the case... that they believed that it absolutely, without a doubt, was Jerry Westrom.
Behind the Footprint: Reporting Jeanie Childs’ Story
Q: Can you talk a little bit to that, like when you're saying a little bit more graphic, what details are you kind of referring to?
It was a brutal crime scene. I mean, it was gruesome. There was a lot of blood. Bart Epstein... said this is one of the bloodiest crime scenes he's seen at that time in his career.
Facing Death: A Conversation with Keith LaMar
Q: What do you most want people to remember about Keith LaMar?
At the end of the day, I just want to be remembered for trying to love somebody.
Facing Death: A Conversation with Keith LaMar
Q: When you were listening to it, were there parts where you felt like there's more I want to add here that I don't feel like is fully communicated?
It's complicated stuff to talk about, even for me, someone who has been living with these details for almost three decades now.

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A thoughtful true-crime program that centers victims, families, and context over sensationalism. Episodes commonly examine legal, media, and investigative processes with careful nuance, often featuring experts in law, journalism, or advocacy, plus relatives or people connected to high-profile cases. The show regularly explores systemic issues, media narratives, and ethical storytelling around crime, while highlighting empathy and a commitment to responsible portrayal. A standout is its consistent emphasis on victims' perspectives and the broader social implications of each case, making it a strong fit for listeners who want depth, accountability, and diverse viewpoints in true crime.

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2. The Binge Cases: U R NEXT
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Recent guests on Truer Crime include:

1. Sally Smith
2. Ethan Shapiro
3. John Stewart
4. Patrick Shapiro
5. Derrica Wilson
6. Natalie Wilson
7. Adam Paul Levine
8. Jennifer Mayerle

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