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Apr 22, 2025 • 1h 5min

424: Love You to Death: Playbook for Murder

When Jessica and Patrick met, it was love at first sight. The two were crazy about each other. But when Patrick is murdered in broad daylight just inside his own front door, authorities have to look at everyone in his life as a suspect. And when the killer is revealed, it is one "stay stupid" moment after another that leads to their downfall.  WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! 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: Home Chef - Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Helix:  Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for  20% Off Sitewide! Ollie: Head to www.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! Chime: Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  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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Apr 17, 2025 • 58min

423: Dateline's "The Capture"

On August 23, 2008, Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout and members of her entourage were kidnapped by Semolina insurgents in southern Somalia. Amanda, in particular, would endure 15 months of torture before being released. And even when that nightmare was over, her captor still tormented her with demands of more money, "or else." This episode tells Amanda's harrowing story and her journey to capturing her captor.  WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! 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: Remi - An affordable solution to protect their smile and say good night to jaw pain and headaches. Head to www.shopremi.com/TCO and use code TCO to save up to 50%.  Robinhood - The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at www.robinhood.com/gold  Fast Growing Trees - America's biggest online nursery. Use code TCO at www.FastGrowingTrees.com to get 15% off your first purchase. Greenlight - Help your kids learn how to save, invest, and spend wisely. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at www.greenlight.com/tco 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 is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  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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Apr 15, 2025 • 1h 8min

422: State of Alabama vs. Brittany Smith

In October of 2020, Brittany Smith was brutally attacked in her home. In order to save herself, she shot and killed her attacker. By all accounts this is a clear case of a person legally acting in self defense. But the question is, does this law apply equally to men and women? I think you know the answer. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! 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: Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep as the weather heats up. Go to www.trymiracle.com/TCO and use our promo TCO at checkout to get a free 3-piece towel set and save an extra 20%! Zbiotics - Try PreAlcohol before drinking and wake up feeling great the next day. Head to www.ZBiotics.com/TCO and use the code TCO at checkout for 15% off. Branch Basics - Make this year the year you say goodbye to toxic products! Get 15% off the Premium Starter Kit by using code TCO at www.BranchBasics.com PrettyLitter - Keep your house smelling fresh and clean! Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/tco to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy.  Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  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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Apr 8, 2025 • 1h 18min

421: Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna

On October 21, 2021, on the set of the movie RUST, a prop gun held by actor Alec Baldwin fired a live bullet, wounding the film’s director and killing its cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins. Within hours, the catastrophic accident was international news. In this documentary, part "who done it" and part tribute to Halyna, investigative filmmakers try to get to the bottom of what really happened on set that day and what, if anything, we can learn from this horrific event.  WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! 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: Fast Growing Trees - America's biggest online nursery. Use code TCO at www.FastGrowingTrees.com to get 15% off your first purchase. GEM Multivitamins - The first real-food vitamin. Go to www.dailygem.com/TCO or use code TCO at checkout for 30% off your first order. 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. ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  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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Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 5min

420: The Jewel Thief

Fam! You know we're always a fan of a good heist documentary!  While Gerald Blanchard was heralded as one of the most skilled and audacious thieves in modern history, his robbing exploits were far from the glamorous hijinks of "Oceans Eleven."  Always chasing a bigger thrill than the last get, Blanchard eventually nabs one of the most famous pieces of jewelry in European history, all the while staying one step ahead of some bungling investigators. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! 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: Smalls - Give your cat the food they deserve. Head to www.Smalls.com and use promo code TCO at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!   DraftKings Casino - Sign up with code TCO and wager a minimum of five dollars to receive five hundred casino spins on a featured game Robinhood - The new gold standard is here with Robinhood Gold. To receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at www.robinhood.com/gold  Gabb Mobile - The leader in safe phones and watches for kids, teens, and tweens. Sign up today at www.Gabb.com/TCO Home Chef - Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston, St. Louis, and New York City.  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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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h

American Murder: Gabby Petito (from Patreon)

Discover the heartbreaking journey of Gabby Petito, whose seemingly perfect van life adventure with Brian Laundrie spiraled into tragedy. The podcast reveals emotional manipulation in their relationship, contrasting Gabby's vibrant personality with Brian's controlling behavior. Insights from family and chilling 911 calls paint a harrowing picture of the events leading to her disappearance. The discussion also critiques law enforcement's handling of domestic abuse, shedding light on the critical importance of recognizing warning signs in troubled relationships.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 1h 12min

419: Perfect World: A Deadly Game

A group of online gamers are trying to stop a murderer in real time! When one of their own suddenly starts sharing pictures of dead bodies in the group chat--and claims the pictures are of family members he just killed--they know there is a ticking clock until he kills again. And now they must pool their resources to find him and to convince the authorities this isn't a hoax. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! 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: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Branch Basics - Make this year the year you say goodbye to toxic products! Get 15% off the Premium Starter Kit by using code TCO at www.BranchBasics.com 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! DraftKings Casino: Sign up with code TCO and wager a minimum of five dollars to receive two hundred casino spins on a featured game Cornbread Hemp -  America’s #1 Organic Hemp Brand. Head to www.cornbreadhemp.com/TCO and use code TCO at checkout for 30% off your first order!  FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick it headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston, Louisville, St. Louis, and New York City.  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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Mar 18, 2025 • 1h 3min

Malice at the Palace

YOU GUYS ARE NOT READY TO HEAR PATRICK AND GILLIAN TALK ABOUT THE SPORTS! At a 2004 Sportsgitball game between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pacers (oh my god, listen to me knowing the NAMES!) all hell breaks loose when a fan (who we MEET and who Gillian has WORDS for) throws a beer at one of the players. Suddenly we're in the middle of the biggest brawl in sports history. It's 20,000 IDIOT fans throwing bottles, ripping chairs out of concrete, and TRYING TO FIGHT BASKETBALL players. Patrick and Gillian do not the vocabulary for this, but they try their theater-kid best AND IT IS HILARIOUS. (Also, this documentary is FANTASTIC). 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: Greenlight: Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at www.greenlight.com/tco Ollie: Head to www.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! PrettyLitter - Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/tco to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy.  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed Helix:  Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for  27% Off Sitewide plus 2 Free Dream Pillows with Mattress Purchase and a Free Bedding Bundle! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick it headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis, Boston, Louisville, St. Louis, and New York City.  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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Mar 14, 2025 • 3min

Introducing "Underestimated"! You Gotta Check Out This Podcast!

FAM!! We are THRILLED to tell you about the podcast "Underestimated". This podcast is FULLY PRODUCED by a group of high school journalism students under the direction of the great Bob Ruff. These kids are DOING THE GOOD WORK investigating and reporting on unsolved cases in the hopes of making a real difference in the lives of the people involved. The podcast will feature five different groups of students, producing five different serialized stories about their cases. GO LISTEN TO "UNDERESTIMATED" RIGHT NOW!
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 8min

418: Worst Roommate Ever: Housemate from Hell

A retiree's invitation for a roommate spirals into chaos when charming Scott reveals his dark side. The tragic death of Anita sparks an emotional investigation into her tumultuous living situation. The podcast delves into the risks of renting rooms, revealing shocking stories of deception and betrayal among housemates. Laced with humor and candid reflections, it highlights the importance of trust and the unpredictable nature of shared living, all while shedding light on the serious implications of unsafe housing situations.

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