Real Crime: The REELZ Files

Lyle and Erik Menendez live an extraordinarily comfortable life, thanks to the hard work of their father. Despite being set for success with prestigious educations and father's many connections, the boys lack an adequate work ethic and prioritize play over work. When their self-made father finally cuts them off, the boys are outraged. They start to compare themselves to the characters in the popular TV movie Billionaire Boys Club. They won't accept any obstacles in their quest for free-flowing money and freedom, even if it means killing their parents to get it. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On May 16th 1984, comedian Andy Kaufman, died from a rare form of lung cancer when he was 35 years old. Renowned for his eccentric comedy sketches on Saturday Night Live, he went on to gain international fame for his character “Latka,” the goofy mechanic, in the 70’s sitcom Taxi. A master of invention, he told friends he was going to fake his own death, leading some to believe he never really died. In this podcast, expert Coroner and Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter, examines Andy Kaufman’s medical history to uncover what caused the disease that killed this comic genius at such a young age. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Responsible for killing and dismembering 17 young men between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer is arguably one of the most gruesome serial killers the world has ever seen. Mostly targeting African-American men at gay bars, Dahmer would lure his victims to his home and drug them before strangling them to death. He would then engage in sexual acts with their corpses and often keep their genitals or skills as souvenirs. Dahmer's rampage came to an end in 1992 after he was captured and given 15 life sentences. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to www.reelz.com/podcasts/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Successful businessman, Jay Orbin meets ex-Vegas-showgirl Marjorie Orbin and they enter into a whirlwind romance. Life seems to be going smoothly until Jay fails to return home after a business trip. Marjorie starts engaging in suspicious behavior that pushes this missing persons case to the top of Arizona police’s priority list.  New episodes of Sex Lies & Murder drop each Wednesday.  Like what you hear and want more real crime and mystery? Go to reelz.com/get-reelz/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Janice Orndoff kills her husband in a supposed act of self-defense. Despite the couple’s recent troubles, no one believes this sweet woman could commit such a grisly murder unless it was absolutely necessary. However, much like in the movie Primal Fear, her court case unravels the truth, proving that Janice has plenty of hidden secrets. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress Rue McClanahan was beloved for playing the sassy Southern Belle, “Blanche Devereaux,” on TV’s The Golden Girls. But behind the smiles, Rue’s life was blighted by heartbreak, disease and reported near-death experiences. Her cause of death was officially called a stroke—an event most commonly caused by a blood clot in the brain. But Rue was taking the drug Warfarin, a powerful anticoagulant prescribed to prevent blood clots. So why did the actress die of a stroke at the age of 76? World renowned Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Michael Hunter digs in to analyze every detail of of the actress’ medical history to reveal if other drugs played a part in the mystery of what killed Rue McClanahan.  Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a total of 49 confirmed murders (he confessed to 71), Gary Ridgway, otherwise known as the Green River Killer, is one of the most prolific serial killer in American history. While married, Ridgway began murdering sex workers and children throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s. Strangling his victims and discarding their bodies around Seattle and the Washington Green River, Ridgway regularly returned to the corpses for intercourse. It wasn’t until 2001 when the nefarious necrophiliac was connected by DNA evidence to the murders of four women. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Craig Titus and Kelly Ryan are superstars of the bodybuilding and fitness circuit in Las Vegas. They are the quintessential power couple, but when you add, drugs, sex, parties, and the over-the-top lifestyle of the Las Vegas strip - everything seems to be on steroids - literally.  New episodes of Sex Lies & Murder drop each Wednesday.  Like what you hear and want more real crime and mystery? Go to reelz.com/get-reelz/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like the film, The Talented Mr. Ripley, a young working-class man creates multiple identities in order to become part of the wealthy elite – and kills to keep his lies a secret. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gary Coleman soared to success in the hit 80's TV show, "Diff'rent Strokes," but at the height of his fame he was plagued by health problems and when his career stalled he hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Like what you hear and want more true crime and mystery? Go to https://www.reelz.com/podcasts/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.