True Crime News: The Podcast

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• She killed two people. Then she became a celebrity. 03.07.2026 39min

  In this special episode of True Crime News The Podcast: Ana Garcia and Lorenzo Sampson discuss the newfound popularity surrounding convicted killer Mackenzie Shirilla after Netflix’s documentary “The Crash.”
• Teen accused of stepsister’s assault and murder finally jailed 30.06.2026 1h 13min

  This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A judge revokes Timothy Hudson’s pretrial release in the cruise ship death of Anna Kepner. Could new evidence in the case reveal the disturbing secrets surrounding the teen’s final moments?Dr. Leslie Dobson joins host Ana Garcia.
• Man allegedly poisoned pregnant girlfriend with cocaine; Millionaire acquitted in teen’s death – TCN Sidebar 26.06.2026 26min

  In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Vinnie Politan joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss George Pino’s acquittal in the boat crash death of Lucy Fernandez, a victim’s dying declaration in Blaise Taylor’s trial, and the possibility of removing the death penalty for Tyler Robinson in the alleged assassination of Charlie Kirk. 
• He orchestrated a victim’s assault to break her faith 23.06.2026 47min

  This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A firefighter tasked with saving lives caught trying to violently obliterate a woman’s faith. Joel Jones has been sentenced to life for planning the assault of a victim, using unwitting third-party participant Tobasia Griffiths as the attacker.John Day joins host Ana Garcia.
• Gilgo Beach serial killer sentenced; Millionaire at the center of fatal boat crash - TCN Sidebar 20.06.2026 29min

  In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Nicole Kazakov joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Rex Heuermann’s sentencing, George Pino’s defense, and the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht.
• Women allege assault at the hands of cultlike leader in ‘Pearadise’ plus-size community 16.06.2026 42min

  This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Body-positive safe space or a grooming ground for an alleged predator? The “Pearadise” community promotes itself as a space for plus-size women to feel seen and celebrated, but some say the group’s founder, Stefan Wilhelmy, harbored far more sinister intentions. Explore the story further in “Big Girls Wanted: Escaping Pearadise,” streaming now on HBO Max. Tara Malone and Michael Hirschorn join host Ana Garcia.
• Killer sentenced in track meet stabbing; Man accused of fatal boat crash breaks down in tears – TCN Sidebar 12.06.2026 32min

  In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Angenette Levy joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Karmelo Anthony’s conviction and sentence in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf,  George Pino’s emotional breakdown during his trial for a deadly boat crash, and Jonathan Rinderknecht’s federal arson case for allegedly starting the devastating Palisades fire.
• Her husband and boyfriend became besties, so she shot up a NYE party. 09.06.2026 1h 2min

  This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A love triangle goes awry when two rivals make amends. Olivia Clendenin is heading to prison after wildly shooting at a New Year’s Eve party where her husband and boyfriend were hanging out together. Jen Coffindaffer joins host Ana Garcia.
• Track meet stabbing trial underway; Coast Guard renews search for Lynette Hooker - TCN Sidebar 05.06.2026 21min

  In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses Karmelo Anthony’s self-defense case as the teen faces a count of murder in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, renewed search efforts for Lynette Hooker after authorities indicate they’re pursuing the disappearance as a homicide, plus the dismissed indictment against a wife charged with poisoning her husband with drain cleaner.
• He withdrew his plea. It can still be used against him; Father of victim held in contempt - TCN Sidebar 02.06.2026 25min

  In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the withdrawn plea of alleged murder-for-hire gunman Harry Tenon, a contentious hearing for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond, and Andrew McGann’s potential trial timeline as the former teacher faces charges for the slaying of two strangers.
• Severed finger in the chili scammer; Millionaire sexual predator to walk free after legal loophole 02.06.2026 58min

  This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: The scam that nearly ruined Wendy’s and unveiled a lifetime con artist. When Anna Ayala bit into her cup of chili and discovered a human finger, she became an overnight sensation. But her media tour would ultimately be her undoing as the story didn’t hold up to scrutiny. Plus, the millionaire and convicted sexual predator who’s set to walk free. After Andrew Luster was sentenced to more than a century behind bars for drugging and assaulting women, his victims thought they’d seen the last of him. However, Luster’s considerable resources and a legal loophole will have the felon walking the streets later this year. Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge join host Ana Garcia.
• He withdrew his plea. It can still be used against him; Father of victim held in contempt - TCN Sidebar 29.05.2026 25min

  In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Ashley Willcott joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the withdrawn plea of alleged murder-for-hire gunman Harry Tenon, a contentious hearing for quadruple murder suspect Austin Drummond, and Andrew McGann’s potential trial timeline as the former teacher faces charges for the slaying of two strangers.
• He killed his brother’s entire family and then set both their houses on fire 26.05.2026 54min

  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 brother, Keith, sister-in-law, Jennifer, nephew, Jesse, and niece, Sophia. Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia.
• ‘Why did you do this?’ father of victim screams in Millete trial; Do court cameras hurt defendants? – TCN Sidebar 22.05.2026 58min

  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, after an emotional outburst prompts the judge to clear the room, prosecutors’ decision to charge school administrator Ebony Parker after a first-grader shot their teacher, and defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson continuing to push back on cameras in the courtroom as the case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer moves forward at a glacial pace.
• OnlyFans mom pleads guilty in BDSM suffocation death 19.05.2026 58min

  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 extreme degradation, prosecutors say Rylaarsdam acted with criminal negligence for the man’s life. Mike King joins host Ana Garcia.
• Murdaugh double murder conviction overturned; Millete trial underway for wife’s slaying – TCN Sidebar 15.05.2026 21min

  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, the start of Larry Millete’s trial for the death of his missing wife Maya, and the path to extradition for Lee Gilley. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.
• Man accused of strangling pregnant wife flees to Italy to escape death penalty 12.05.2026 1h 5min

  This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Weeks before his trial for the murder of his pregnant wife Christa Gilley, Lee Gilley was arrested in Italy, where he is seeking asylum for “wrongful prosecution.” According to authorities, Lee cut off his GPS monitoring device, forfeiting his $1 million bail. Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia.
• Stefon Diggs acquitted of strangulation, assault; Why hasn’t a suspected child killer been charged? – TCN Sidebar 08.05.2026 25min

  In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss a jury acquitting Stefon Diggs of assault charges in a short-lived criminal trial, a prosecutor’s problematic use of AI potentially allowing Hannah Payne a pathway to a new trial after she was convicted of murder, and why authorities haven’t charged suspected child killer Christian Brueckner in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.
• Introducing Family Lore 06.05.2026 14min

  Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Available now: https:// link.pscrb.fm/f0281/FLFD
• Woman allegedly paid man on fetish website to kill her 05.05.2026 56min

  This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Sonia Exelby allegedly flew from her native U.K. to Florida to meet her death at the hands of a stranger she met on a fetish website. Prosecutors say that when Exelby had second thoughts, Dwain Hall callously took her life anyway. Don Tabak joins host Ana Garcia.