
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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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 35min
390: American Murder: Laci Peterson Part 1
On Christmas Eve 2002, Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, vanished without a trace, leaving her family in a desperate search. Her husband Scott's strange behavior raises suspicions, leading him to become the prime suspect amid mounting media frenzy. As the narrative unfolds, hear about shocking twists, including Scott's affair that complicates family dynamics and reveals layers of deception. This gripping case challenges perceptions of morality, relationships, and the toll of public scrutiny in a high-profile investigation.

Sep 19, 2024 • 53min
The Jinx Part 2 Episode 1: Why Are You Still Here?
THE JINX IS BAAAAAAAACK! As new evidence is revealed, Bob Durst is arrested for the murder of Susan Berman and we all get a front row seat to watch this SERIAL KILLER taken down. And don't worry, within, like, the first 10 minutes we get our first "OK, BYE BYE!"
FAM!! Get our coverage of all 6 episodes of season 2 (and all TWELVE episodes of the whole series) RIGHT NOW by signing up for our Patreon. And when you do, you'll AUTOMATICALLY get 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, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! JOIN HERE!

Sep 17, 2024 • 58min
389: The TikTok Star Murders
This podcast delves into the shocking truths behind TikTok star Ali Abulaban's life, revealing a facade of fame intertwined with dark realities of domestic violence. The discussion tackles the impact of social media on relationships, highlighting the addictive nature of TikTok and the troubling idolization present in online culture. Emotional struggles and toxic dynamics come to light, especially in the context of an idealized public image. As the tragic story unfolds, listeners gain insight into the complexities of abuse, obsession, and the chilling consequences that follow.

Sep 12, 2024 • 53min
388: Murder at the Met (from "New York Homicide")
On July 23, 1980, thirty-year-old Helen Mintiks, a world-class musician, was on a break during a performance at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. When the show resumed, Helen didn't return to her position in the orchestra. Her body was found twelve hours later in an air shaft, having been thrown from the roof of the opera house. Instantly, the NYPD and Helen's loved ones sprang into action to find out what had happened.
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Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
387: Body In The Basement: Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries (Season 4 Ep 2)
In this gripping discussion, Amanda Antoni, whose mysterious death sparked intrigue, and her husband Lee unveil the harrowing events leading to that fateful weekend apart. They recount the frantic aftermath as Lee discovers Amanda's body in the basement, surrounded by blood, raising questions of murder versus tragic accident. The conversation delves into their relationship dynamics, the emotional turmoil of that night, and the eerie absence of forced entry, leaving listeners questioning the true nature of Amanda's tragic fate.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
386: How To Rob A Bank
Picture it: Seattle in the early 1990s. GRUNGE! FANCY COFFEE! AND ONE OF THE MOST PROLIFICE BANK ROBBERS OF OUR TIME! That's right, they called him Hollywood, and over the course of 4 years, he robbed 19 banks taking home over $2 Million in the process. In this FANATSTIC new documentary from the people who brought us CLASS ACTION PARK, we learn the wild true story behind the man and his crimes. And it's one of best told stories we've ever covered, from two of our favorite directors, Seth Porgess and Stephen Robert Morse!
FAM!! CHECK OUT OUR INTERVIEW WITH SETH PORGESS, CO-DIRECTOR OF "HOW TO ROB A BANK" AND CLASS ACTION PARK"! In this interview, we get all of our questions answered AND Gillian and Seth nerd out over "Point Break". You really don't want to miss it! Go Here to check it out!
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Aug 27, 2024 • 1h 8min
385: Broken Harts: The Hart Family Murder
Guests Jennifer and Sara Hart, known for their tragic involvement in a national incident, share insights into the harrowing story of their family. They discuss the shocking realities that contrasted their public image, revealing themes of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The conversation unpacks systemic failures in the foster care system and the troubling motivations behind their adoptions. Additionally, they touch on the chilling signs of premeditation leading up to the family's tragic end, raising critical questions about accountability and child welfare.

Aug 22, 2024 • 36min
384: The Murder of Candice Parchment (From "How I Caught My Killer")
The heartbreaking case of 14-year-old Candice Parchment unfolds, revealing how biases influenced the investigation of her disappearance. Friends and family reflect on her joyful spirit captured in her diary. The emotional turmoil deepens as her body is discovered months later, sparking intense inquiry into police tactics and societal perceptions. A detective navigates unsettling truths and the murky dynamics of friendship and jealousy that surrounded Candice. The mystery of her murder compels a community's quest for answers and justice.

Aug 20, 2024 • 51min
383: Murder In The Cove
We honestly didn't mean to become a fishing podcast...but here we are. Also, where are our non male fisherPEOPLE?
A cluster of postcard-perfect Acadian fishing villages off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada made international news when Phillip Boudreau, a man known for poaching, was killed by fishermen in a crime the media dubbed 'Murder for Lobster.' But as anyone from the community will tell you, it's a lot more complicated than that.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 47min
Quiet On Set Episode 1: Rising Stars, Rising Questions
FAM!! We are so excited to share Episode 1 of our Patreon coverage of "Quiet On Set." All 5 episodes of our coverage are now live and ad free on our Patreon! Go here to get all 5 episodes!
In the late 90s and early 2000s, Nikelodeon was a haven for kids. And as a network, it was turning ordinary kids like Amanda Bynes and Drake Bell into huge, international stars. But at what cost? In episode 1 we meet many of the child actors--now adults--who tell us just how unsafe they were at work and the price they paid for trading their childhoods for fame.
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