The FOX True Crime Podcast

Episodes

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  How an 18-Year-Old Helped Solve a 58-Year-Old Murder Cold Case 12.11.2026 38m

  A nine-year-old girl’s murder went unsolved for nearly six decades until an 18-year-old college student helped crack the case. Forensic genetic genealogist Eric Schubert reveals how DNA evidence and nearly 50 family trees helped identify the killer, bringing long-awaited answers to a decades-old mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  SNL Writer’s Sister Allegedly Murdered by Ex-Boyfriend | True Crime Minute 11.11.2026 1m

  New court documents reveal disturbing allegations surrounding the disappearance of Christina Downer, sister of an SNL writer. Her ex-boyfriend is charged with murder, while his current girlfriend is accused of helping dispose of her body. Downer’s remains have not been found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Horror at Cabin 28: The Unsolved Keddie Murders 10.11.2026 41m

   A bloodstained cabin. A vanished 12-year-old girl. Three children left alive in the next room. The 1981 Keddie Cabin 28 murders remain one of America's most haunting cold cases, filled with overlooked clues, a buried tip call, and prime suspects who took their secrets to the grave. Host of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy, joins to examine the evidence lost in the cracks and ask the question detectives are still chasing: who helped them get away with it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Escaped Killer Caught: Inside His Bizarre Multi-State Run | True Crime Minute 09.11.2026 1m

  A convicted killer on the lam hides out eating garlic bread and drinking beer before a high-tech manhunt takes him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Husband Denies Abuse as Prosecutors Detail Grisly Evidence in Wife’s Killing |True Crime Minute 06.11.2026 1m

  Naresh Bhatt testifies about his troubled marriage as prosecutors present evidence they say links him to the murder and dismemberment of his wife, Mamta Bhatt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Stanford Prison Experiment: The Dark Side of Human Nature 05.11.2026 28m

  In 1971, a controversial psychology experiment at Stanford University spiraled out of control, raising disturbing questions about power, authority, and human behavior. Now, more than 50 years later, Netflix is revisiting the infamous study in its new series, The New Stanford Prison Experiment, placing 30 participants inside a real prison to test how power and control influence human behavior. Emmy-winning executive producer Jane Lipsitz and Harvard Business School behavioral scientist Dr. Alison Wood Brooks join to discuss the new series, the ethical questions surrounding the original experiment, and what happens when ordinary people are given extraordinary power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  ‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow Appeals Triple Life Sentence | True Crime Minute 04.11.2026 1m

  Lori Vallow is fighting to wipe out her triple-murder convictions. In an appeal to Idaho’s Supreme Court, the notorious "Doomsday Mom" argues her constitutional rights were violated, alleging trial delays, denied legal counsel, and biased juror selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Killer Attraction: What Causes True Crime Obsession? 03.11.2026 36m

  Why are millions of people captivated by horrific crimes, and what happens when curiosity crosses into sympathy, fandom, or even romantic love? Dr. Abbie Maroño joins to discuss the complex psychology behind true crime obsession. They explore the boundary between understanding past trauma and excusing violent behavior, the societal risks of turning criminals into pop-culture icons, and how to spot the warning signs when healthy interest spirals into an unhealthy obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years | True Crime Minute 02.11.2026 1m

  Three brothers who built their reputations selling multimillion-dollar mansions are now headed to federal prison. The Alexander brothers were each sentenced to 30 years behind bars following their convictions in a years-long sex trafficking scheme. Prosecutors say they used their wealth and luxury lifestyles to lure women before drugging and sexually assaulting them. More than 70 women came forward with allegations of abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Real Monsters: The Real-Life Killer Who Inspired Scream  30.10.2026 33m

  A real killer stalking college dorms sparked the idea for Hollywood’s most famous slasher. In 1990, Danny Rolling terrorized Gainesville, Florida, brutally murdering five students and putting an entire city on lockdown. Criminologist Dr. Gary Brucato dissects the real-life campus horrors behind the movie Scream. In this episode, we explore: The 1990 Florida college campus murders that paralyzed a city with fear. How news coverage of Danny Rolling directly inspired screenwriter Kevin Williamson. The sinister mind and motives of the Gainesville Ripper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Florida Murder Suspect Offers Guilty Plea for Cheesesteak | True Crime Minute 30.10.2026 1m

  A Florida man accused of murdering and dismembering a woman offered to plead guilty in exchange for a Philly cheesesteak, fries and a Pepsi, but the judge said he couldn't make that deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Real Monsters: Ted Bundy | The Killer Behind Silence of the Lambs 29.10.2026 31m

  A charming face concealed one of America's most notorious serial killers. Ted Bundy confessed to 30 murders, using manipulation and deception to lure his victims. His nefarious behavior helped shape the fictional world of The Silence of the Lambs. Former FBI agent, podcaster, and author Jerri Williams examines Bundy's reign of terror, the investigation that brought him down, and how he influenced Hollywood's most terrifying villains. In this episode, we explore: How Ted Bundy's crimes and psychological manipulation helped inspire elements of The Silence of the Lambs. The investigation, escapes, and chilling tactics that made Bundy one of America's most infamous serial killers. How new developments and advances in forensic technology continue to connect Bundy to decades-old cold cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Real Monsters: Australia's Terrifying Backpacker Killer 28.10.2026 23m

  Unsuspecting tourists hunted in the Outback became Australia's worst nightmare. The horrific Backpacker Murders committed by Ivan Milat turned the vast wilderness into a killing field. Host of Scandal on Law & Crime, Sierra Gillespie uncovers how predators weaponized isolation to target vulnerable travelers in the true story behind Wolf Creek. In this episode, we explore: The chilling true crime details of Ivan Milat’s Backpacker Murders. The Outback disappearance of Peter Falconio and the hunt for his killer. How real wilderness terror was translated into horror cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Inside the West Virginia ‘House of Horrors’ | True Crime Minute 28.10.2026 1m

  A West Virginia couple faces serious charges after authorities uncovered years of physical torture, starvation, and psychological torment inflicted upon their three adopted children inside a Jackson County home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Real Monsters: The Real Exorcism of Emily Rose 27.10.2026 27m

  67 exorcisms led to a tragic death—and a 1976 court verdict that shocked the world. When 23-year-old Anneliese Michel died, two priests and her parents were convicted of negligent homicide. Clinical neurologist Dr. Steven Novella examines where medical science ends and demonic possession claims begin in the case that inspired The Exorcism of Emily Rose. In this episode, we explore: The tragic court case holding exorcists accountable for negligent homicide. Medical realities of severe epilepsy versus claims of demonic possession. Why courtroom drama and supernatural horror intersect so powerfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Real Monsters: Ed Gein | The True Story Behind 'Psycho' 26.10.2026 32m

  A house of horrors in 1957 Wisconsin gave birth to Hollywood’s deadliest killers. When police raided Ed Gein’s farmhouse, they uncovered gruesome human skin garments that changed cinema forever. True crime historian Harold Schechter reveals the real human nightmare that spawned Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. In this episode, we explore: How Ed Gein's morbid fixation on his mother created Norman Bates. The macabre house of horrors that inspired Leatherface. How one criminal single-handedly birthed modern horror cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  California Man Accused of Killing Wife After Claiming ICE Detained Her | True Crime Minute 26.10.2026 1m

  A California man has been arrested and charged with murdering his wife after allegedly telling investigators she was taken by federal immigration authorities. Thirty-year-old Jasmine Gill was reported missing from her Sacramento home before her burned remains were discovered in El Dorado County. Authorities say her husband, Gurinder, initially claimed ICE had detained her, but investigators uncovered inconsistencies in his story amid an ongoing divorce and child custody dispute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Retired NYPD Detective Charged in GW Bridge Road Rage Killing | True Crime Minute 23.10.2026 1m

  A retired NYPD detective is charged with murder after allegedly chasing down and shooting a Con Edison worker during a road rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  FROM THE VAULT: The Alleged Amnesia Hoax 22.10.2026 42m

  When a naked, dazed man was discovered behind a Georgia Burger King in 2004 with no memory of his past, the nation was captivated by the heartbreaking mystery of "Benjaman Kyle." He went on national television, gained public sympathy, and claimed a medical anomaly had erased his identity, but what if losing his memory is actually a carefully constructed lie to bury a dark history?  Former FBI Special Agent Ken Maxwell joins to discuss the alleged "charade." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Louisiana Couple Killed Weeks After Getting Engaged | True Crime Minute 21.10.2026 1m

  A Louisiana couple who got engaged earlier this year and planned to marry in 2028 were killed near LSU after an alleged impaired driver struck them and fled the scene, according to police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices