Residue: A True Crime Podcast

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  Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story 15.09.2026 42min

  In this episode, we’re taking a look at Lifetime’s Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story and the unbelievable true story behind it. Vicky White was a longtime corrections officer living a quiet, ordinary life when she developed a relationship with inmate Casey White. What began as a connection behind prison walls eventually became something much deeper, and Vicky found herself willing to risk everything for the man she believed she loved. In April 2022, Vicky helped Casey leave the detention center, and the two disappeared together. Their time on the run lasted eleven days before authorities found them, bringing their story to a tragic end. But the biggest question remains: Was it really love? Sources: Jailbreak: Love on the Run https://people.com/what-happened-to-casey-white-vicky-white-11960466 https://www.alabamas42.com/digital-exclusive/bad-romance-infamous-2022-alabama-jail-escape-involving-vicky-white-and-casey-white-turned-into-lifetime-movie/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/08/us/connie-ridgeway-killing-casey-white Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Off Script: Megan Wants A Millionaire - The Murder of Jasmine Fiore 11.09.2026 38min

  In 2009, Jasmine Fiore was a model whose life became tragically intertwined with reality TV. Her husband, Ryan Jenkins, had recently appeared on VH-1's show Megan Wants A Millionaire, a show built on around wealthy bachelors competing for love. But, when Jasmine was murdered, Ryan became the prime suspect, setting off a chain of events that would bring the entire production crashing down. Sources: See No Evil: Season 7, Episode 8 https://www.vice.com/en/article/vh1-had-to-cancel-this-reality-show-after-a-contestant-was-charged-with-murder/ https://abc7news.com/archive/6981491/ Wiki https://abcnews.com/Entertainment/story?id=8380205 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Ryan White Story 08.09.2026 38min

  The Ryan White Story a 1989 Made-For-TV movie that tells the true story of Ryan White, an Indiana teenager who was diagnosed with AIDS in the 80s after contracting HIV through a contaminated blood treatment. At a time when little was understood about HIV/AIDS and fear and misinformation were widespread, Ryan faced discrimination and was prevented from attending school because of his diagnosis. Despite these challenges, Ryan and his family fought for his right to an education and worked to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. His courage and determination helped change public attitudes toward people living with HIV and made him an important figure in the history of the AIDS epidemic. Sources: https://www.pbs.org/video/retro-report-on-pbs-season-1-episode-8-forgotten-history-aids/ https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/about/ryan-white https://www.wrtv.com/lifestyle/history/throwback-in-1989-abc-airs-the-ryan-white-story https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-01-16-ca-299-story.html https://www.childrensmuseum.org/stories/just-a-normal-kid-10-facts-about-ryan-white https://www.afmc.org/blog/ryan-white This Week in Queer History  https://web.archive.org/web/20071012032359/http://www.ryanwhite.com/pages/timeline.html https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/one-teenager-s-battle-attend-school-and-tells-us-framing-disease https://time.com/6340507/ryan-white-world-aids-day/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/16HV4n5nBHvPqnmvK1jYvg-RDY6BL2sBZKR1dhL7ZkJQ/edit?tab=t.0 Follow RESIDUE on IG @residuepodcast / FB & TT at Residue: A True Crime Podcast Cover Art by Tricia Cappelli Theme Song titled Full Moon by Andrew Greacen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Off Script: Rebecca Schaeffer 04.09.2026 35min

  This new weekly segment "Off Script" will explore beyond the silver screen. Every Friday, we will dive into true crime in the TV and Music industry. This week we will discuss Rebecca Schaeffer. Rebecca Schaeffer was a rising television star best known for her role as Patti Russell on the sitcom My Sister Sam. In 1989, at just 21 years old, her life was tragically cut short when she was murdered at her home in Los Angeles by an obsessed fan who had obtained her home address through a private investigator. Rebecca’s murder shocked Hollywood and sparked national conversations about celebrity privacy and stalking. Her case helped inspire stronger anti-stalking laws and changes to how personal information could be accessed through public records. Behind the bright lights of television was a terrifying story about obsession, privacy, and the vulnerability that can come with fame. Rebecca’s death remains one of the most heartbreaking true-crime cases connected to the television industry. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIqMOMy6vr4 https://www.aetv.com/articles/rebecca-schaeffer-murder-robert-john-bardo https://people.com/rebecca-schaeffer-death-everything-to-know-11766223 https://abcnews.com/video/62368687/ Wiki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Girl in the Bunker: The Elizabeth Shoaf Story 01.09.2026 42min

  In this episode, we explore the true story behind the Lifetime movie The Girl in the Bunker and the 2006 abduction of 14-year-old Elizabeth Shoaf in Lugoff, South Carolina. Elizabeth was taken while walking home from her school bus and held captive underground for 10 terrifying days. We’ll look at who Elizabeth how she survived and the remarkable way she helped lead authorities to her location, and what happened to her captor. This is a story of unimaginable circumstances and extraordinary courage. Sources: #textmewhenyougethome Season1, Episode 7  https://www.cnn.com/videos/bestoftv/2013/05/08/ac-elizabeth-shoaf-interview.cnn https://allthatsinteresting.com/elizabeth-shoaf https://www.wistv.com/story/5393737/accused-kershaw-co-kidnappers-mother-posts-bond/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story 25.08.2026 34min

  In this episode, we take a closer look at the real story behind the #1 movie on Netflix this week The Dating App Killer: The Monica White Story and the disturbing case of Anthony Robinson, known as the “Shopping Cart Killer.” We discuss Monica White’s experience meeting Robinson through a dating app, the warning signs she encountered, and the investigation that eventually connected Robinson to multiple women. We will look beyond the movie to separate the dramatized story from what actually happened, and we remember the women at the center of this case. Follow RESIDUE on IG @residuepodcast and Residue: A True Crime Podcast on Facebook and TikTok Sources: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/the-dating-app-killer-the-monica-white-story-release-date-news https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t1TapTinZ4 https://www.wfxrtv.com/news/regional-news/virginia-news/daughter-of-alleged-serial-killers-victim-describes-the-most-hurtful-thing/ https://ca.news.yahoo.com/unsettling-true-story-dating-app-090200653.html https://www.dnronline.com/news/public_safety/trial-for-alleged-shopping-cart-killer-moved-to-jan-27/article_67a936d5-77cf-526a-904e-163148ddef35.html https://1061thecorner.com/news/064460-tonita-nita-smith-charlottesville-woman-found-dead-in-harrisonburg-aunt-of-sage-smith/ https://abcnews.com/US/5th-victim-possibly-linked-shopping-cart-killer-police/story?id=82152736 https://wset.com/news/local/alleged-shopping-cart-serial-killer-dc-anthony-robinson-fairfax-police-virginia-victims-family-speaks-out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Bonus Episode w/ The Murder Diaries: Tragic Hollywood - Rebecca Schaeffer 23.08.2026 35min

  In this special bonus episode, I join my friends Natalie and Paige from The Murder Diaries for a deeper conversation about the life and tragic murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. We talk about Rebecca's rise to fame, the obsessive stalking that preceded her murder, and the devastating events of July 1989. Rebecca's story is heartbreaking, but it is also an important reminder that behind the headlines was a young woman with a promising life and career ahead of her. Please follow The Murder Diaries on IG @themurderdiariespod & YouTube at The Murder Diaries You can also follow RESIDUE on IG @residuepodcast and FB/TT at Residue: A True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  "A Toxic Love Story" - Bonus episode with Jami Rice of Murderish-Serial Streamers TV Club! 19.08.2026 54min

  Bonus episode! I was recently invited to be a guest on the hit podcast "Murderish" hosted by Jami Rice. We discussed the new Netflix documentary A Toxic Love Story on the Serial Streamers TV Club segment. This case centers on Michelle Hadley, who was engaged to Ian Diaz, a U.S. Marshal. After their relationship ended, Ian married another woman, Angela. Angela then began receiving increasingly disturbing emails and threats from someone named "Lilithistruth". Suspicion immediately falls on Michelle. But as the investigation unfolds, this story takes a dramatic turn. Spoiler warning: We discuss the documentary and the major revelations. Please do not forget to follow Jami Rice on IG, TikTok, and Youtube at @jamionair And as always, follow Residue on IG @residuepodcast and on all other apps at Residue: A True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Stalking Laura 18.08.2026 36min

  The chilling true story behind the 1993 made-for-TV movie Stalking Laura, also released as I Can Make You Love Me. The film, starring Brooke Shields as Laura Black and Richard Thomas as Richard Farley, dramatizes one of the most disturbing stalking cases of the 1980s. Laura Black was a young computer engineer who was beginning her career in Silicon Valley. What should have been an exciting new chapter quickly became a nightmare when her coworker, Richard Farley, became obsessed with her. Laura repeatedly rejected his advances, but Farley refused to accept that their relationship was strictly professional. His behavior escalated from unwanted attention and gifts to following Laura, obtaining her personal information, threats, harassment, and increasingly frightening acts of intimidation. Sources: Deadly Demands  https://katira.medium.com/the-stalking-case-that-led-to-mass-murder-d15385ac8c49 https://personalitycouch.com/blog/paranoid-perpetrators/ https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/survivors-retell-horrors-of-sunnyvale-esl-mass-shooting/ https://www.svvoice.com/ghosts-of-the-past-mass-shooters-victims-get-a-win-after-judge-rules-to-keep-him-on-death-row/ https://theultimaterabbit.com/2021/05/29/stalking-laura-a-better-than-average-made-for-television-movie https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-farley-32998/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dream House Nightmare 11.08.2026 34min

  Before Dream House Nightmare became a thriller, there was the disturbing real-life case of Kathy Rowe. After losing a bidding war for her dream home to newlyweds Jerry Rice and Janice Ruhter, Rowe became obsessed with getting the house back. What began as resentment soon escalated into months of harassment, fake online ads, unwanted deliveries, and terrifying attempts to disrupt the couple’s lives. When investigators finally uncovered Rowe’s involvement, the dream home became the center of a chilling stalking case. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l8SnX3H-7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l8SnX3H-7s https://people.com/crime/kathy-rowe-charged-with-terrorizing-couple-speaks-out/ Dr. Phil  https://people.com/crime/kathy-rowe-charged-with-terrorizing-couple-speaks-out/ Dream House Nightmare (2017) 20/20  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Craigslist Killer 04.08.2026 35min

  The Craigslist Killer, the 2011 Lifetime film based on the true story of Philip Markoff, a Boston University medical student whose seemingly perfect life concealed a shocking double life. On the surface, Markoff appeared to have everything going for him, a promising medical career, a loving fiancée, and a bright future. But behind closed doors, investigators uncovered a series of violent crimes connected to women he contacted through Craigslist's "erotic services" ads. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu6i_uzXIOo https://abcnews.com/US/TheLaw/craigslist-killer-philip-markoff-swallowed-toilet-paper-revived/story?id=11413302 https://www.aetv.com/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-craigslist-killer-philip-markoff https://www.thoughtco.com/julissa-brisman-craigslist-killer-victim-970976 https://www.forensicscolleges.com/blog/interviews/forensics-casefile-craigslist-killer https://abcnews.com/GMA/story?id=7437059 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story 28.07.2026 41min

  Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story (also released as Victim of Rage) is a 1994 made-for-TV film based on the real-life case of Donna Yaklich, a Colorado woman convicted of hiring two men to kill her abusive husband, police officer Dennis Yaklich. While the film portrays Donna as a survivor of years of severe domestic violence with no safe way to escape, the true story remains the subject of debate. Supporters believe the movie accurately reflects the abuse she endured, while Dennis Yaklich's family has strongly disputed that portrayal, arguing the film presents only Donna's perspective. In this episode, we examine the real case, the evidence, the controversies, and the question that continues to divide people decades later: how closely did the movie reflect the truth? Sources: Cries Unheard: The Donna Yaklich Story  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXo6K-K5ZH8 https://law.justia.com/cases/colorado/court-of-appeals/1991/88ca1369-0.html Husband Killer: Donna Yaklich by Jessi Dixon  https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2005/10/21/yaklich-s-release-draws-mixed/8984309007/ Evil Stepmother: Donna Yaklich Nanny Nightmare  https://variety.com/1994/tv/reviews/cries-unheard-the-donna-yaklich-story-1200436017/ https://murderpedia.org/female.Y/y/yaklich-donna.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Dead Man's Wire: Tony Kiritsis 21.07.2026 50min

  In this episode, we unravel the shocking true story of Tony Kiritsis and the 1977 hostage crisis that became known as the "Dead Man's Wire" case. Armed with a sawed-off shotgun connected to a homemade dead man's wire, Kiritsis held mortgage executive Richard Hall hostage for more than 60 hours, turning a personal grievance into one of the most bizarre standoffs in American history. We examine the events that led to the kidnapping, the intense negotiations that played out live on television, and the legal battle that followed. We also compare how the story has been portrayed in the film Dead Man's Wire and documentary Dead Man's Line, exploring what the adaptation gets right, what they change, and how Hollywood interpreted one of America's strangest true crime cases. SOURCES: Dead Man’s Line Dead Man’s Wire  https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/movies/2018/01/31/tony-kiritsis-story-indys-most-insane-hostage-taker-now-movie/699747001/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z117461u004660e1166xxv117461&gca-ft=220&gca-ds=sophi https://thecinemaholic.com/dead-mans-wire-linda-page-indianapolis-news-now-12/ https://www.aetv.com/articles/tony-kiritsis-kidnapping-dick-hall-1977-journalists-reevaluate-live-coverage https://ibha.indiana.edu/the-tony-kiritsis-hostage-incident-62-hours-that-forever-changed-indiana-broadcasting/ https://variety.com/2025/film/awards/gus-van-sant-dead-mans-wire-river-phoenix-1236561384/ https://indyencyclopedia.org/tony-kiritsis-case/ https://deadmansline.com/richard-hall/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Open Water: The Disappearance of Tom and Eileen Lonergan 14.07.2026 37min

  Open Water (2003) is a survival thriller inspired by the true story of Tom and Eileen Lonergan. In the film, a married couple is accidentally left behind during a scuba diving trip after the boat crew miscounts the passengers. As they drift alone in the open ocean, they face dehydration, exhaustion, and sharks while waiting for a rescue that never comes. The real events happened in 1998, when Tom and Eileen Lonergan were accidentally abandoned during a dive at Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Their disappearance wasn't discovered for nearly two days, and despite a massive search, they were never found. Months later, some of their dive gear washed ashore, but their bodies were never recovered. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-faZE1ZJ6Q https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-12/ocean-survival-expert-advice-qld-couple-three-days-at-sea/101848206 https://allthatsinteresting.com/tom-eileen-lonergan Open Water  https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/9625524/The-fall-and-rise-of-Milton-Windsor-Harris Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story 07.07.2026 40min

  In this episode, we uncover the true story behind When Love Kills: The Falicia Blakely Story, the 2017 film inspired by real events. We explore who Falicia Blakely was, the circumstances that shaped her life, and how an abusive and controlling relationship influenced the choices that ultimately led to a series of tragic crimes. Sources: https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200146223/s01-e09-falicia-blakely-kiesha-smith Snapped: Season 32, episode 11 https://nappythoughts.com/falicia-blakely https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/atlanta-stripper-falicia-blakely-kills-robs-3-men https://creativeloafing.com/content-171458-alleged-pimp-accused-of-ordering-killings-is-jailed https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/atlanta-stripper-falicia-blakely-kills-robs-3-men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Girl In the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez 30.06.2026 46min

  Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez is based on the true story of Abby Hernandez, a New Hampshire teenager who was abducted in 2013 while walking home from school. Held captive in a concealed shipping container for nine months, Abby endured unimaginable hardship but demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience. It is ultimately a story of hope, perseverance, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of trauma. Sources: https://abcnews.com/US/kidnapping-survivor-abby-hernandez-details-life-captivity-told/story?id=57599326 https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/how-abigail-hernandez-convinced-nathaniel-kibby-to-free-her https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/02/26/girl-in-the-shed-abby-hernandez-lifetime-movie-interview/ Girl In the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez  https://www.kget.com/community/ricks-reviews/abigail-hernandez-tells-her-story-in-girl-in-the-shed/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  136: The Bling Ring 23.06.2026 50min

  The Bling Ring is based on the true story of a group of Los Angeles teenagers who burglarized the homes of celebrities including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Audrina Patridge, and Orlando Bloom between 2008 and 2009. Driven by an obsession with fame, fashion, and celebrity culture, they stole millions of dollars' worth of luxury items before eventually being caught by police. Sofia Coppola's 2013 film explores not only the crimes themselves, but the culture of celebrity worship that inspired them. SOURCES:The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist https://nypost.com/2023/09/30/bling-ring-leader-rachel-lee-reveals-what-fueled-celeb-crimes/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/erin-lee-carr-ringleader-case-bling-ring-rachel-lee-1235737937/https://www.etonline.com/rachel-bilson-confronts-bling-ring-member-gabby-neiers-years-after-she-robbed-her-192522 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  135: Boys Don't Cry: The Brandon Teena Story 16.06.2026 56min

  Boys Don't Cry brought Brandon Teena's story to the big screen, but how closely did the film follow the real events? In this episode, we separate fact from fiction, exploring Brandon's life, the people often left out of the story, and the lasting legacy of a case that changed conversations about transgender representation in America. Using a victim-centered approach, we'll look beyond the movie to understand the real people behind the headlines. Sources:The Brandon Teena Story All He Wanted by Aphrodite Joneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU6zjFkS3PcBoys Don’t Cry https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/boys-dont-cry-1999https://stroudradicalreading.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/devinescut-blackonbothsides.pdfhttps://papers.iafor.org/wp-content/uploads/papers/acah2024/ACAH2024_78518.pdfErased Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  134: David (1988): A Survival Story 09.06.2026 42min

  The story of David Rothenberg's survival would eventually reach millions of viewers through the 1988 made-for-television film David. Starring Bernadette Peters as Marie Rothenberg and Matthew Lawrence as David, the film focused not only on the horrific crime that nearly took his life, but also on his extraordinary recovery and the strength he showed in the years that followed. Sources: David’s Story by Marie Rothenberghttps://medium.com/mel-magazine/the-boy-that-fire-couldnt-destroy-the-life-and-death-of-dave-dave-aa9332120acfhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-03-20-mn-2215-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  133: She Made Them Do It: Sarah Jo Pender 02.06.2026 48min

  Was Sarah Jo Pender a master manipulator who orchestrated a brutal double murder, or was she a young woman caught in a flawed investigation and wrongfully convicted? One of the most controversial true-crime cases of the 2000s. Sarah Jo Pender was convicted in 2002 for the murders of Andrew Cataldi and Tricia Nordman, a crime prosecutors argued she planned and directed. Dubbed the "female Charles Manson", Pender maintained her innocence throughout her trial and imprisonment. The Lifetime movie She Made Them Do It, starring Jenna Dewan depicted Sarah's story.  Sources:https://www.hulu.com/series/5eb21b90-555a-4dc3-9b6c-60c8f7087bd4She Made Them Do It https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2003/12090302-smb.htmlhttps://www.aetv.com/articles/sarah-pender-escaped-prison-many-call-wrongful-conviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices