

True Crime Obsessed
True Crime Obsessed
The true crime podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE. We recap your favorite true crime documentaries with humor, sass, and heart. FROM VULTURE: "It’s not wrong to laugh when you’re listening to a true-crime podcast. Or at least I hope it isn’t, because if almost crashing my car while listening to True Crime Obsessed is wrong, I don’t want to be right." Hear our take on "Abducted in Plain Sight," "The Ted Bundy Tapes,"Dirty John: The Dirty Truth" and so many more.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 48min
323: The Piketon Family Murders
In this shocking episode, they discuss the mysterious Piketon Family Murders where eight members of the same family were killed in 4 separate crime scenes. They explore the lack of motive, clues, and suspects. The hosts delve into the frustration around the lack of progress in the investigation and share details about the murder scenes. They also highlight the arrest of the Wagner family and their suspicious activities. Throughout the episode, they touch on various topics like factory towns, TikTok, adorable yet vicious otters, and sponsored ads for Helix mattresses.

Nov 2, 2023 • 55min
322: The Murder of Paula Sladewski (Dateline's "The Death of A Golden Girl")
A former Playboy model, Paula Sladewski, was murdered in Miami after leaving a night club. Her boyfriend is the main suspect. The podcast explores her tragic past, the investigation into her murder, and nightclub security measures. The hosts reflect on true crime, party memories, and industry exploitation in Miami.

Oct 31, 2023 • 58min
321: Death By Fame: The Murder of Amie Harwick
Guest Amie Harwick, a clinical psychologist and mainstay of the LA party scene, is the focus of this episode. Topics include her connections with Marilyn Manson and Drew Carey, the discrimination she faced in her career, false accusations made about her, and the tragic events leading up to her murder.

Oct 26, 2023 • 45min
320: Evil Was Waiting: The Murder of Vincent Goslyn (From Dateline)
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the murder case of Vincent Goslyn Jr, who was killed after stopping to help a stranded driver. They delve into the motives and potential love triangle involved. They also explore the challenges faced by military spouses, the devastating aftermath of the murder, and the deception and betrayal of the wife. The podcast concludes with the discussion of sentencing and speculation about the future.

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Oct 24, 2023 • 57min
319: The Murder of John Lennon (From Max's "Crimes Of The Century")
December 8, 1980. 10:50 pm. John Lennon--the former Beatle and music industry icon--returned to his Manhattan apartment building with his wife, Yoko Ono after a long evening of recording down town. As Lennon walked toward his building, a young man approached him from behind. Lennon had met this man just a few hours before--he'd signed an autograph for him while another man took a picture. This time, the young man had a gun. He raised it and fired five shots, all but one of them hitting Lennon in the back. Lennon stumbled and fell and would be dead from his injuries less than thirty minutes later. Who was this young man? What did he want? And why did he do it?
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Oct 19, 2023 • 43min
318: The Murder of Marie Singleton (Dateline's "Missing Marie")
The podcast discusses the murder of Marie Singleton, a CIA agent with a secret life. They explore her disappearance, the search for her, the uncovering of secrets, the mysterious letter implicating a cover-up, the reopening of the case, and the analysis of the suspect's actions and guilty verdict. They also briefly mention a shocking murder case involving a Playboy model and share unrelated funny incidents.

Oct 17, 2023 • 59min
317: Matthew Shepard: An American Hate Crime
Guest Matthew Shepard, victim of a high-profile hate crime in 1998, discusses the reexamination of his case in a new documentary. The hosts explore the myth surrounding Matthew Shepard, his experience in Laramie, the difference between his memorial and the Breaking Bad house, the discovery of his body, the crime and its aftermath, the national attention the case received, the use of the gay panic defense, LGBTQ+ rights, and the murder of John Lennon.

Oct 10, 2023 • 52min
316: The Dexter Killer (from 48 hours)
A man inspired by the show 'Dexter' carried out his murderous fantasies; The hosts discuss the character Dexter's code of killing bad guys; The suspect's cooperation with the police raises suspicions; Living with a killer can be challenging; A killer and a super fan of 'Dexter' have disturbing conversations; The trial and verdict of the murder case; Online dating in prison and upcoming episode on the Matthew Shepard story.

Oct 3, 2023 • 58min
315: Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson
Explore the controversial Super Bowl halftime show incident involving Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake. Discuss the pressure Jackson faced as a black girl on television. Banter about various topics and express love for Hello Fresh. Dive into Jackson's childhood, musical journey, and the mistreatment she experienced. Uncover the controversy surrounding nudity and the aftermath of the wardrobe malfunction. Delve into Justin Timberlake's behavior and the lack of accountability he faced. Discuss the unfair treatment Jackson received and the societal impact of the incident.

Sep 26, 2023 • 55min
314: Death In The Dorms: The Murder of Andrea DelVesco
On a September morning in 2015, students at UCLA woke up to a dark smoky cloud over Westwood, as fire consumes an apartment building full of sorority sisters. When Andrea DelVesco’s body is found in the ashes, the police uncover the shocking truth behind a web of lies in their desperate quest to catch a killer.
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