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We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis

We Saw the Devil
Chris Chan
True Crime
Heather Dewild
Isabella Loretta Jenke
David Dewild
Daniel Dewild
Barbara
Lori Vallow
Crime
Nekromantik
Family Dynamics
Lois Gibson
The Alphabet Murders
Bronycon
Extreme Cinema
Colorado
Chad Daybell
Kiwi Farms
Lynchburg
David Fuller

We Saw the Devil is the podcast that refuses to separate murder from power, violence from policy, and crime from the systems that create it. Hosted by Robin, a veteran true crime researcher and political commentator, We Saw the Devil digs into the cases that expose the rot at the heart of American institutions.This isn't your typical true crime podcast. We don't just ask "who did it" — we ask who ... more

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Recent Guests

Aftyn Behn
A 36-year-old state representative from Nashville and Democratic candidate for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.
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Episode: Red, White & Bruised: Aftyn Behn, Pete Hegseth's War Crimes Speedrun, & Enemy Lists that Have Waitlists

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Robin
Host of the show, a veteran true crime researcher and political commentator focused on intersections of crime, power, and government systems.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • what a refreshing pod.

    Just listened to "The Death of Ethel Cain" and I am so impressed. Great analysis and its great to hear a podcaster with such a calming cadence. Subbed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mysterymach
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent

    Hi Robin! Congrats for wrapping up the Chris Chan podcast I love your analysis for politics too

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jzAristo
    United States4 months ago
  • Captivating

    I love this podcast! Robin is a captivating storyteller and I could (and have) listen to episode after episode for hours.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD11125
    United States5 months ago
  • 😎

    Will be looking forward to the separate Red white bruised pod. 👏🏾👏🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeeCuzThatsWhy
    United States5 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Love your content lately! Yes girl! We need intelligent women to be speaking up and I appreciate you for it! Can’t wait to finish the Red White and Bruised episode. Thank you for doing what you’re doing! Bringing the facts. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeyGigi!
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate deep research and source-driven storytelling.
Calming cadence with sharp, thorough analysis.
A strong voice for justice and accountability in power structures.
Sometimes repetitive coverage on certain case arcs.
Controversial takes and provocative framing can polarize audiences.

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#243
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#216
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Invisible Children: The Cases of Melodee Buzzard and Jacqueline "Mimi" Torres-Garcia
Q: What were the circumstances surrounding Jacqueline Torres-Garcia's death?
Jacqueline, who was 11 years old, was found dead in a storage bin, having suffered severe malnutrition and mistreatment by her mother and others in her household.
Invisible Children: The Cases of Melodee Buzzard and Jacqueline "Mimi" Torres-Garcia
Q: What happened to Melodee Buzzard?
Melodee was reported missing after failing to pick up assignments from her school, and investigations revealed serious issues regarding her whereabouts and her mother's cooperation with law enforcement.
The Chris Chan Saga: THE NEW KEFFALS INTERVIEW (Part 18)
Q: What do you regret the most, if anything?
Chris expressed that he regrets being fooled by fake gal pals and does not acknowledge more serious past behaviors as regrets.
The Chris Chan Saga: THE NEW KEFFALS INTERVIEW (Part 18)
Q: Are you actually transgender?
Chris Chan claims he is a bisexual transgender woman and identifies as such.

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A hard-edged analysis podcast that ties murder, policing, and policy to power structures. Hosts scrutinize cases of police violence, political crime, and government misconduct, emphasizing how institutions enable or cover up violence against the vulnerable. Expect deep research, court documents, FOIA-driven context, and interviews that connect crime to broader systems, rather than treating cases as isolated incidents. Noteworthy is the explicit stance against idolizing law enforcement and the willingness to critique power across political dimensions, which can appeal to listeners seeking rigorous, controversial investigations rather than light true-crime storytelling.

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