California True Crime Podcasts

A wellness center some called Miracle Ranch, nestled in the scenic mountains of Southern California, promised a luxurious escape and a path to wellness through clean, alkaline living. Its leader, Dr. Robert O. Young, attracted wealthy clientele with his “groundbreaking” health protocols and friendly, family-man persona. But beneath the serene surface, Miracle Ranch harbored a dark secret. The people who stayed there didn’t get better; they got worse. Through legal documents and candid interv ...

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Rogue Darkness

Rogue Darkness Podcast

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Welcome to Rogue Darkness! Let’s talk about how misinterpretations and misinformation surrounding witchcraft, the occult, and other beliefs have lead many to do unthinkable crimes. From cults and ritualistic killings, to exploration of the macabre and delving deep into the unknown, let’s explore the darkness of mankind one crime at a time!

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Crime News Insider

San Diego Deputy District Attorneys Association

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True crime. Real prosecutors. Expert analysis. Experienced prosecutors from San Diego, CA discuss the latest crime news, interview criminal justice leaders, and bring you their expert analysis.

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Norco 80

LAist Studios

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In May of 1980, the sleepy streets of Norco, California were turned into an all-out war zone in what is one of the most violent bank robberies in American history. From LAist Studios in collaboration with Futuro Studios comes the new podcast—Norco ’80 based on the book by Peter Houlahan. Listen as host and producer Antonia Cereijido tells the unbelievable true story about God, guns, survivalism and the bank robbery that changed policing in America forever. Using eyewitness testimony and neve ...

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That's A Crime

Just Curious Media

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A fascinating true crime podcast dissecting everything from a misdemeanor to a murder. Hosts: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer & true crime junkie, & Sal Rodriguez, comedian & toy expert/collector.

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Horror Story: Ghosts, Mysteries, and Hauntings

Horror Stories

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Step into the eerie world of true horrors with Horror Story, where urban legends, haunted places, ghost stories, and paranormal mysteries come to life once a week. Each episode brings you dark stories that actually happened, blurring the line between reality and the supernatural. Join our host, Edwin Covarrubias, a seasoned storyteller from other popular shows on Scary FM, as he guides you through the dark corners of folklore and shares the stories that haunt our world.

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Arden

Wheyface Radio

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On December 25th, 2007, movie star and heiress Julie Capsom crashed her car into a tree in Northern California, walked into a nearby clearing, and vanished, leaving behind a male torso in her trunk. 10 years later, reporter Bea Casely and private detective Brenda Bentley are going to reopen the case. Each has a personal tie to the story. Each thinks they know what happened. And each knows the other is going to screw this whole thing up. Join Bea, Brenda, and the rest of the Good People at Wh ...

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Crime Beat

Southern California News Group: Keith Sharon, reporter for the Orange Count

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The Crime Beat podcast digs deep into fascinating true crime stories, exploring new twists along the way with award-winning Southern California News Group reporter Keith Sharon’s fresh interviews of criminal masterminds, some of their victims and the detectives trying to piece together what really happened. Each season explores a different crime, beginning with the biggest bank heist in American history.

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Extraordinary Stories Podcast

Extraordinary Stories Podcast

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Don't you just love a crazy story? I do. Each episode of ESP covers those stories you just can't help but love. The stories that shock but are always real. They might be...true crime, survival, justice, kidnap, mayhem, madness, twisted. Sometimes the the outright weird. Always unbelievable. Join Barry as he walks you through the story he just can't get out of his head this week.

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Espooky Tales

Cristina & Carmen

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Latin American folklore, myths, legends, haunted places and espooky cuentos del rancho. Hear the stories you grew up with like La Llorona, as well as true stories from listeners and guests. Join twins, Cristina & Carmen (formerly MJ), every Friday as they share these tales and have a few laughs. Stay espooky!

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The Trials of Frank Carson

Los Angeles Times

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From Christopher Goffard, the Los Angeles Times reporter and host behind the hit podcasts “Dirty John” and “Detective Trapp,” comes a new eight-episode true crime podcast, “The Trials of Frank Carson.” “The Trials of Frank Carson” is a story of power, politics and the law in California’s Central Valley. Frank Carson was Stanislaus County’s most controversial defense attorney, a wizard with juries and a courtroom brawler with an unapologetically caustic style. He racked up legal wins for deca ...

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Scamanda

Lionsgate Sound

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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world. Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to ...

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California Crime Stories

CCS Media

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We're a mother-daughter podcasting duo bringing you true tales of murder and mystery from the Golden State. Got a question, comment, or suggestion for a future episode? Send us an email at feedback@ccspod.com! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, @theccspod, where we’ll be posting some photos and letting you know about upcoming episodes.

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First Home - California

California Department of Real Estate

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Whether you’re a young professional looking to invest in your future, a couple ready to settle down and start a family, or someone starting a new chapter in your life, buying a home is a significant milestone. But, it can also be an overwhelming and complex process. That’s why the Department of Real Estate has created this podcast, First Home California – to provide you with knowledge and insights. Our goal is to help you get to a place where you know what to expect during the homebuying pro ...

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Petaluminaries Podcast

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Nora and Adele are two restless spirits who have returned from their busy afterlife in the city of Petaluma, California, to host this podcast. They have come back to tell stories of the mysterious and melancholy demise of themselves, their friends and neighbors, as well as life in Sonoma County and Northern California in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This podcast is a combination of history, true crime, comedy, and performance. If you have the stomach for it, this could be for you. WARN ...

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On Our Watch

KQED

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When correctional officer Valentino Rodriguez first stepped behind prison walls, he wasn't just starting a job, he was joining a family. What he didn’t know was that he was now bound by an unwritten code that would ultimately test his loyalty to his oath and his fellow officers. Five years later, Valentino's sudden death would raise questions from the FBI, his family and his mentor in the elite investigative unit where they both worked. This season, join us as we follow in Valentino’s footst ...

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Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast

Lisa and Jon Steinberg

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10 million people, a couple hundred cities, unlimited possibilities. Host Jon Steinberg, a lifelong explorer, has made it his business to get into the heart, mind and soul of Southern California. Every week we are going to explore the most interesting parts, history, food and culture that Southern California has to offer, and together, we are going to find out what is behind the greatest region in the city. Happy exploring!

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Open Vallejo

Informed California Foundation

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Open Vallejo is an independent, nonpartisan public interest newsroom and government transparency hub in one of the country’s worst news deserts.

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Notorious Bakersfield

Robert Petersen

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Notorious Bakersfield is a podcast that steps back in time to look at some of Bakersfield's most notorious crimes, events, and characters that have impacted this Central California Valley community.

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Twisted Sisters Crime

ChristL & Aubrey

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Two BFFs go into true crime and fun facts around the world about the most known serial killers to the lesser known freaks out there. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christl-knopp/support

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Writer's Detective Bureau

Det. Adam Richardson

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The Writer's Detective Bureau is a podcast hosted by veteran Police Detective Adam Richardson. Adam answers questions about criminal investigation and police work posed by crime-fiction authors and screenwriters writing crime-related stories. To submit a question, visit https://www.writersdetective.com/podcast

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The Murder Scene Podcast

The Murder Scene Podcast

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Your Weekly True Crime Fix! Here at THE MURDER SCENE Podcast we explore Murders, Missing Persons, Serial Killers, Cold Cases, and all manner of strange and unusual happenings that fit into the file marked TRUE CRIME.

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Repeat

KPCC | Southern California Public Radio

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One officer. Four criminals. Thirty-seven shots fired.

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Crime Quicky

Paige Turner

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Crime Quicky delves into the grit and grime of history’s most shocking cases, keeping you captivated and leaving you wanting more. Hit subscribe and join us on this sinister journey, as we unravel the twisted tales that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life.

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Transatlantic Crime

Transatlantic Crime

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A true crime podcast exploring cases from Britain and North America

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Lost Hills: Dark Canyon

Western Sound and Pushkin Industries

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Lost Hills investigates the dark side of Malibu, California. Beneath a seductive facade, this city of billionaires, celebrities, and surf bums is hiding something menacing. On September 16, 2009, 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson was arrested by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for failing to pay her bill at a restaurant in Malibu, CA. After being released from Lost Hills Station shortly after midnight, she disappeared. Eleven months later, her naked, skeletal remains were discovered ...

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Till Death Do Us Part Podcast

Daniel and Melissa MacArthur

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They've been married for 18 years. She's intrigued by true crime. He couldn’t care less. Can their marriage survive a podcast? Or will it end in MURDER?! **** Till Death Do Us Part is a lighthearted and sometimes satirical true crime podcast where we present our dysfunctional married take on serious cases involving other dysfunctional relationships. We hope you enjoy. Till Death Do Us Part is an independent true crime podcast. We are not part of a network nor do we do ads. Our income comes f ...

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Rip Current

iHeartPodcasts

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California, September 1975. Within a span of 17 days and less than 90 miles, two women, working separately, tried to assassinate the president of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. These are the only two times we know of that a woman has tried to assassinate an American president. The first, Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, was already infamous as a prominent follower of cult leader Charles Manson. The second, Sara Jane Moore, was a 45 year-old housewife who infiltrated San Francisco's violent radi ...

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Crime in the Dark

Amanda and Michaela

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Hey Spooky Babes! 👻 We have revamped our podcast! California-based best friends, Amanda and Michaela launched Crime in the Dark in October 2022 discussing true crime, cryptids, paranormal, and so much more. Go check us out where you listen to your favorite podcasters 🎶

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Sightings

REVERB | QCODE

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From Roswell, to Amityville, to Loch Ness and beyond — step inside the world’s most mysterious supernatural events with SIGHTINGS. Each week unlocks a thrilling story that immerses you in the action, followed by a mind-bending discussion that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s impossible. Chase legendary creatures, investigate lesser-known alien abductions, confront spine-tingling ghosts, and experience the paranormal stories you only thought you knew on SIGHTINGS.

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Bizarre States: Resurrected

Jessica Chobot

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Join Jessica Chobot as she resurrects the BIZARRE STATES podcast from the beyond! A monthly dive into the world of the paranormal, weird and macabre! Welcome back, Bizarros!

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Wicked Mysterious

Danie

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Danie explores mysterious phenomena, and strange, unexplained paranormal stories, every week!

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Oh My Fraud

Greg Kyte & Caleb Newquist

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"Oh My Fraud" is an irreverent podcast from CPA/comedian Greg Kyte and blogger/former CPA Caleb Newquist. The two come together to unpack their favorite frauds and explore the circumstances, psychology, and interpersonal dynamics involved. They also fully indulge in victim-blaming the defrauded widows, orphans, infirm and feeble-minded—because who can resist? If you fancy yourself a trusted advisor—or prefer your true crime with spreadsheets instead of corpses—listen to this show to learn wh ...

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Murder Sandwich: A True Crime & Mystery Podcast

Vicki James

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CURRENTLY ON HIATUS > Welcome to Murder Sandwich: A True Crime & Mystery Podcast hosted by Vicki James. We cover cases from true crime to mysteries and anything else that tickles our fancy! Some episodes will feature a co-host or Vicki will be flying-solo - either way we will be diving into a true crime or mystery case that will captivate you. Come have a listen and be sure to have a laugh or two while listening to the banter while hearing about some good ol' True Crime!

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Broken Harts

iHeartPodcasts and Glamour

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Markis, Hannah, Devonte, Abigail, Jeremiah, and Sierra Hart—six beautiful black children, ranging in age from 12 to 19—were all adopted by Sarah and Jennifer Hart, both white. On Jen’s Facebook page, it looked as if they were the perfect blended family, even earning the nickname “Hart Tribe” from friends. Then, on March 26, 2018, the family’s GMC Yukon was found belly-up on the rocks below California’s Highway 1. The news of the murder-suicide shocked their friends and made national headline ...

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Small Town Missing

RTW

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Episodes describe stories of missing persons from small town America.

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Donovan Dread Podcast: Strange & Weird Encounters

Donovan Dread

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Storytelling of strange and weird encounters.

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Smoke Screen: I Am Rama

Sony Music Entertainment

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To some he was an enlightened master, and to others a dangerous cult leader. One thing’s for sure, the spiritual leader Rama was a product of the 80s: designer clothes, a rock band, sports cars and a modern message were only some of the things that made Rama a fascinating and complex teacher. Host Jonathan Hirsch explores his life and untimely death. Smoke Screen is an investigative documentary series on people with complex motives and morals. Follow characters on the fringes of society - co ...

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Scams & Cons

Jim Grinstead

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Scammers don't steal your money, they create a world where it makes perfect sense to hand your cash over to them. Three-card-monte, the longest running show on Broadway, seems easy. You're watching the tosser and you always see the queen. What you don't see is a group of shills working you into the gate where you'll lose everything you have. Sometimes a large sum of money is accidentally sent to you and the sender asks for the additional cash to be sent back. In the meantime, they empty your ...

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True Crime with Kimbyr

Kimbyrleigha

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True Crime and Murder Mystery stories from Digital Storyteller Kimbyrleigha. Kimbyr is a law school graduate with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology who is currently taking courses in Medicolegal Death Investigation and is known for her deep dives into lesser-known True Crime cases.

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Murder Closet Podcast

Lucas & Marian

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Murder Closet is a hybrid fictional Not-So-True Crime podcast and an exploration of how to write and publish a novel. The Crime: Two scientists, a husband and a wife (Dr. Hale Brooks and Dr. Kelli Izbrand), are murdered on Halloween night at a secret federal research institution (Project Omega) in Southern California. Hale's adopted daughter (California "Cali" Brooks) disappeared 10 years earlier to the day. Are these two events related? Cali's godmother, godfather, uncle, biological father, ...

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Locations Unknown

Locations Unknown

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Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the un ...

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Another True Crime Podcast

Another True Crime Podcast

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Join us as twice a week as we explore the world of True Crime. Each week we will be visiting a different location and finding interesting crimes, cases, and stories to bring to you all.

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Firebug

truth.media

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For ten years, a serial arsonist terrorized Southern California, burning down businesses in broad daylight. Four people were murdered. Then, a manuscript for a novel led investigators to the last person they would have ever suspected. Firebug is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The ...

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