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Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 12min

416: Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story Part 1

Fam, we're diving deep into some rainbow and unicorns nostalgia today!  Those nineties neon stickers may have brought joy to the hearts of little Gillians and Patricks around the world, but what mess was secretly happening behind the scenes?  We'll cover all four episodes of the documentary series over two episodes of the podcast! Fam! We'll have Part 2 of our coverage here in the regular feed next week, but if you don't want to wait, it's also available right now, early and ad-free, as a special bonus for all Patreon members! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Ollie: Head to Ollie.com/TCO, tell them all about your dog, and use code TCO to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! LiveGood: High-quality supplements without the insane markups. Go to www.LiveGood.com/tco to save 10% on your first order.  Quince: Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Chime: Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO  DraftKings Casino: Sign up with code TCO and wager a minimum of five dollars to receive two hundred casino spins on a featured game FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick it headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! And he just announced 10 more cities: Dallas, Austin, Houston, Portland, San Francisco, Phoenix, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 15min

415: The Murder of Lita McClinton: From 20/20

Discover the chilling story of Lita McClinton, who was tragically murdered by an impostor delivery man, unraveling a nearly 20-year search for justice. Delve into her complicated relationships, societal challenges of interracial marriage, and the emotional turmoil faced by her family. The investigation reveals a tangled web of betrayal, financial manipulation, and suspicion surrounding her husband. As the quest for justice unfolds, personal stories blend with legal intricacies, highlighting important societal themes and the impact of housing inequality.
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Feb 13, 2025 • 35min

Pepsi, Where's My Jet? (from Patreon)

The year was 1996, and the cola wars were raging. Ahhh, a simpler time. To stand out, Pepsi introduced "Pepsi Points" and said that if you earned 7 million of the, Pepsi would give you a Harrier Jet--one of the most advanced military jets of the time. They assumed nobody would be able to do it. But, of course, they were wrong. What ensued was a David and Goliath story for the ages. And I think we can all agree, PEPSI NEEDS TO GIVE THIS KID HIS JET! GET ALL 4 EPISODES AD FREE RIGHT NOW, PLUS SO MUCH MORE On our Patreon feed. That's where you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 5min

414: Beyond The Headlines: The Elizabeth Thomas Story With Elizabeth Smart

Five years after she was groomed and abducted by the most popular teacher in school, Elizabeth Thomas shares new revelations about her ordeal, with famed kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: PrettyLitter - Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/tco to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy.  ARMRA - Go to www.tryarmra.com/TCO or enter TCO to get 15% off your first order. Zbiotics - Head to www.ZBiotics.com/TCO and use the code TCO at checkout for 15% off. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Ritual - Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at www.ritual.com/TCO FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick it headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! And he just announced 10 more cities: Dallas, Austin, Houston, Portland, San Francisco, Phoenix, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!
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Feb 4, 2025 • 1h 19min

413: BS High

GIRD YOUR LOINS BECAUSE THIS WEEK WE'RE DOING A SPORTS! OK, so to the best of our limited understanding, In August 2021, ESPN broadcast a high school football game that ended in multiple injuries and a blowout for one of the schools. Because THE LOSING SCHOOL WASN'T A REAL SCHOOL AND THE TEAM WAS COACHED BY A TOTAL CON ARTIST WHO WAS FLEECING THESE POOR KIDS AND OH MY GOD WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE. Anyway, this documentary is about that. And it's insane. And we yell a lot in this one. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Quip - Good health starts with good habits. Go to www.GETQUIP.com/TCO for 20% off sitewide and a FREE travel case and countertop stand! Pair Eyewear - Customizable glasses and sunglasses that you'll love. Go to www.paireyewear.com and use code TCOBSESSED for 15% off your first purchase. IQ Bar - Bars to Fuel Your Brain + Body. Text TCO to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick it headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! And he just announced 10 more cities: Dallas, Austin, Houston, Portland, San Francisco, Phoenix, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!
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Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 24min

412: The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot

A seemingly benign cheerleading rivalry spirals into a shocking murder plot when a mother, Wanda, considers hiring a hitman to eliminate the competition. The story dives into the dark side of parental ambition, revealing the emotional strain on young cheerleaders like Shana. As the plot unfolds, listeners explore the absurdities of cheer culture, societal pressures, and the chilling consequences of ambition gone awry. The fascinating layers of this true crime tale help navigate the complexities of family dynamics and the burdens of expectations.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 34min

411: The Witmans

In 1998, teenager Zachary Witman, found his brother Greg stabbed to death in their Pennsylvania home. Without motive or direct evidence, Zachary was found guilty of the crime and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, sending his parents Ron and Sue on a harrowing 20-year odyssey to free their son from the deeply broken juvenile justice system in America. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick it headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! And he just announced 10 more cities: Dallas, Austin, Houston, Portland, San Francisco, Phoenix, Detroit, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! For more information on the TCO Book Club, sign up here!
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Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 7min

410: Keith Morrison Presents: Who is Donnie Rudd?

KEITH MORRISON IS BACK, BABY! Who is Donnie Rudd? The cops say he's a killer and a con man. Donnie says he's a war hero, a brilliant scientist, and a secret agent. Our pal Keith investigates, and you know he's gonna get to the bottom of this s**t. LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! In February and March he's coming to Seattle, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and Kansas City WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! CLICK HERE for tickets and info!
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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 5min

409: Worst Ex Ever: Betrayed By The Badge

After Seemona learns that her boyfriend, Jerry, WHO SHE DIDN'T EVEN WANT AS A BOYFRIEND IN THE FIRST PLACE, lied about his identity, she dumps his a**. But then he unleashes an absolutely psychotic reign of torment against her. And you will not BELIEVE what he is able to pull off. I know we say this in every episode now, but GIRD YOUR FREAKING LOINS! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! In February and March he's coming to Seattle, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and Kansas City WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! CLICK HERE for tickets and info!
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Dec 31, 2024 • 1h

408: The Girl Who Looked Like Me (From 20/20)

The mysterious case of Tamika Huston captivates listeners as it delves into racial disparities in media coverage of missing women. The relentless efforts of her family reveal emotional struggles and societal neglect. Intriguing twists unravel as her tumultuous relationships and suspicious characters come to light. The narrative further exposes the psychological complexities behind crime while advocating for fair representation in media. Themes of hope against a backdrop of tragedy culminate in a poignant reunion on the case's anniversary.

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