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Welcome to your weekly source for the weirdest, most questionable cases in true crime. Gina and Amber are childhood friends who dive into the stories that leave you saying, “Did that really happen?” We focus on true crime cases about unsolved murders, disappearances, missing people, historical crimes, and dark and twisty murders. On WTF Wednesdays, enjoy the lighter side of crime with dumb criminals, weird crime news, and other related topics. New episodes are released every Wednesday. If yo ...
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We're so happy you found our show and our creepy corner of chaos! We had such a big year in 2023 and we're looking forward to all the amazing things we'll do next year! Look forward to a new episode next week. However, if we're not able to produce the most amazing episode for you because of the holidays, we'll see you next year! Happy Holidays! Lis…
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It’s everyone’s favorite dopamine hit - dumb criminals! Join us as we go over ten dumbass Santas up to some less-than-holly jolly shenanigans. Just goes to show that dumb really doesn’t discriminate. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruec…
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Between February and May 1946, three people were brutally attacked and five were murdered in Texarkana by a man dubbed the Phantom Killer. Texarkana straddles Texas and Arkansas and had a population of about 27,000 at the time of the murders. The murders have never been solved, though many believe to know who’s responsible for the crimes. James “Ji…
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Thanksgiving is over, but the holidays are far from over. Get ready for an episode full of a-holes, entitlement, and ridiculousness in our Holiday Edition of Am I The A**hole? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime YouTube: https://ww…
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Welcome back to part two of our deep dive into Maura Murray's disappearance. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to the first episode - Julie Murray, Maura’s older sister, shares stories about their childhood, Maura’s struggles in college, the red flags, and Maura’s behavior leading up to her disappearance. Now, in this episode, we're breakin…
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Maura Murray disappeared in Haverhill, New Hampshire on the night of February 09, 2004. For the past 20 years, her family have dedicated their lives to advocating for Maura and finding answers. Gina and Amber had the pleasure of speaking with Julie Murray, Maura’s older sister, about growing up with Maura, her struggles in college, and her disappea…
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We bring you another Reddit-filled episode sharing the best (or worst) Thanksgiving stories out there. Wouldn’t be a WTF Wednesday without plenty of poop talk, inappropriate comments, and untimely deaths of beloved pets. Happy Thanksgiving! Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtru…
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Settled atop the Crescent Mountain in Eureka Springs, Arkansas rests the Crescent Hotel built in 1886. Over the years the hotel has seen numerous tragedies and changes in ownership, and with regular visits and ghost tours, plus exposure from national and international television shows, the hotel has gained the reputation as the most haunted hotel i…
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Happy Halloween little skeletons! Welcome to the Darkcast Network's final episode for Wicked Week. This week is all about Halloween Traditions and Origin stories. Enjoy listening while you get ready for trick-or-treating, passing out candy, costume parties, or however you prefer to celebrate the spookiest day of the year! Become a supporter of this…
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It's Monster Mash, Monday! But not just any monsters, today's tales are all about cryptids! Join some of the podcasts from our network as they tell you all about cryptids you may or may not have heard about. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.…
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Hey, little skeletons! Darkcast Network is back again for Witches Cauldron Sunday! Sit back and listen to some of the best podcasts in the network tell spooky, creepy stories that will make your skin crawl. Featuring: Beyond the Rainbow: Maud Galt Autumn's Oddities: The Witch of West Nyack Sinister Steph - Moll Dyer Scottish Murders - Paisley Witch…
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Welcome to episode two of Wicked Week from the Darkcast Network! Several of our podcasts are here to share true crime cases that are sure to have you on the edge of your seat! Beyond the Rainbow: The Murder of Ramon Navarro And Then They Were Gone: Cindy Song ODFM: Murder of Peter Fabiano Castles & Cryptids: Texarkana Moonlight Murders Hands off My…
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It's time for Wicked Week with the Darkcast Network! On this Freaky Friday - we'll be joined by multiple podcasts from the network. Come back soon for another spooooky episode! Featuring: Book of the Dead Podcast - Haunting in Connecticut Horrifying History - Grandpa Coming to Visit Autumn's Oddities - The Ghosts of Edinburgh Castle Burnt Marshmall…
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On a small island in the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon rests Poveglia Island, dubbed “Island of Ghosts” and is noted to be the most haunted island in the world. Used as a quarantine location for the plague and an exile location for criminals, the soil on Poveglia Island has seen thousands and thousands of deaths. Join Gina and Amber as they …
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Joran van der Sloot’s confession of the murder of Natalee Holloway, Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys filed a motion for a new trial, and Richard Allen’s attorneys withdrew as his counsel amidst the leaking of gruesome crime scene photos all packed into today’s OMG Monday episode. --- The Natalee Holloway case involves the disappearance of an 18-year-old A…
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In this spine-chilling episode of Weird True Crime, we unravel the dark secrets of the notorious Amityville Horror House. We delve into the tragic tale of the DeFeo family, a facade of affluence, and the turbulent relationships that concealed their horrors behind closed doors. From abuse to delinquency, this story takes a horrifying turn when Ronal…
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Happy Monday, y’all! We’re back with another episode of OMG Monday - where we talk about some of the biggest true crime news headlines from the past week. We’ll be highlighting Carlee Russell, the woman who faked her kidnapping, boy in the box dad, Timothy Ferriter, and QAnon dad Matthew David Coleman who killed his two young children. Resources: h…
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In the dark of night on June 10, 1912, the town of Villisca, Iowa experienced one of the most heinous crimes in the state’s history that remains unsolved to this day. It’s spooky season so for our first episode of Wicked Wednesday, join us as we go over the tragic deaths of the Moore family and the Stillinger girls and the creepy paranormal encount…
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Welcome to a new series we’re calling OMG Monday! This is a bite-sized look into the current true crime news headlines. This week, we’ll be talking about the arrest made in the Tupac Shakur murder, Taylor Shabusiness’s conviction and her defense lawyer’s hope for the future, and the 115 decomposing bodies that were discovered in a Colorado funeral …
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Leigh Marine Occhi was a smart, kind, and well-loved 13-year-old girl from Tupelo, Mississippi where she lived with her mother, Vickie. On the morning of August 27, 1992, in the midst of Hurricane Andrew, Leigh went missing. From missing clothes and a sleeping bag to no evidence of forced entry, all signs pointed to Leigh running away from home - e…
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A Nebraska man calls 911 on himself, a man attempting to rob a nail salon is COMPLETELY ignored, and a Floridian substitute teacher smears feces on picnic tables in a revenge plot in today’s collection of more dumb criminals for your listening pleasure. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram…
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The golden years are usually filled with retirement, family time, and lots of grandchildren. In the case of Ray and Faye Copeland, Ray spent his time scheming, killing, and hiding the bodies of transients and drifters he hired to help out around his farm. Join Gina and Amber as they go over the unbelievable case of the oldest couple ever sentenced …
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Welcome to another thrilling episode of WTF Wednesday! Join Amber and Gina as we talk about the history of 911 and the murder case that accelerated its creation. Kitty Genovese was a 28-year-old woman in Queens, New York who was on her way home from work early in the morning when she was attacked and killed. A large amount of people witnessed the e…
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On Christmas night, 1945, George and Jennie Sodder woke up to their house in flames. They escaped, along with four of their ten children. Five of their children never made it out of the fire, but lack of human remains and unanswered questions led the grieving parents to believe their children had been kidnapped and the fire was a decoy. They dedica…
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Death is an inevitable part of life and when we go we can only hope that we go peacefully and painlessly. Unfortunately, the poor souls we’re talking about today met their maker in strange and somewhat unbelievable ways. Gina and Amber go over 10 of the strangest deaths from rouge beach umbrellas to surprising sinkholes. Website: www.weirdtruecrime…
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We’re all familiar with the notorious sound on our phones these days before an Amber Alert pops up on the screen with information about a missing or abducted child. Did you ever wonder how the alert system came to be? 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was full of life and joy before she was tragically murdered, and to this day, her killer has still not bee…
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Rent-A-Hitman is a website created by Bob Innes in 2005 for his cyber security company. When the company fell apart, Bob held onto the website and that’s when the fun started. In 2010, he started receiving legitimate requests for a killer-for-hire. He started turning in the more serious inquiries to police and helps save lives and take down wannabe…
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On April 21, 2020, Katie Palmer and her husband, John, were taking an early morning walk around 7:30 a.m. just outside of Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. This wasn’t something Katie normally did with John, but she told him the night before that she wanted to walk with him the next morning. She reluctantly kept her promise, dragged herself out of…
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On April 21, 2020, Katie Palmer and her husband, John, were taking an early morning walk around 7:30 a.m. just outside of Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. This wasn’t something Katie normally did with John, but she told him the night before that she wanted to walk with him the next morning. She reluctantly kept her promise, dragged herself out of…
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The stupidity is rampant in this episode of even more dumb criminals. Toes, dreadlocks, and ring doorbell cameras, whyyyyyy?? We can always count on the stupidity of criminals and the sense of humor of the police to keep our funny bones tickled. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/wei…
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Interrogators are responsible for the task of determining what happened and who is at fault when a crime is committed. When the dead body of 21-year-old Heather Quan is discovered, they immediately suspect her 18-year-old injured but alive boyfriend, Ryan Waller. Join us as we go over the unbelievable details of Ryan’s interrogation and uncover the…
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Reddit is back with more tales from stolen family heirlooms to cats named Orange Juice. Join us for judgemental juiciness and decide with us, asshole or not? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@weirdtruecrime Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com Podca…
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This week, Amber and Gina are talking about the completely unnecessary murder of 78-year-old Barbara Olson by her own great-grandson, Antonio Beadreau and his friend Nathan Paape. Antonio and Nathan were only 13-years-old when they committed the murder. The boys made away with her Buick, some jewelry, and $155. Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Patre…
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The late 1920s was an interesting time in the crime world, to say the least, so let us introduce you to Helene Adelaide Shelby and her crazy crime skeleton patent. Who knows whether or not it would have made anyone’s job easier? From user-submitted stories about the boys in blue, between donuts, drugs, and shoes..? there never seems to be a dull mo…
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Hey little skeletons! This week, Amber & Gina are finally concluding this case in Part 3 of the absolutely awful true crime case of Gannon Stauch. Gannon was a bright and cheery 11-year-old boy who went missing from his Colorado Springs, Colorado, home on January 27, 2020. His stepmother, Letecia Stauch, gave investigators the run around from the b…
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Hey little skeletons! This week, Amber & Gina are discussing Part 2 of the absolutely awful true crime case of Gannon Stauch. Gannon was a bright and cheery 11-year-old boy who went missing from his Colorado Springs, Colorado, home on January 27, 2020. His stepmother, Letecia Stauch, gave investigators the run around from the beginning, changing he…
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Hey little skeletons! This week, Amber & Gina are discussing the absolutely awful true crime case of Gannon Stauch. Gannon was a bright and cheery 11-year-old boy who went missing from his Colorado Springs, Colorado, home on January 27, 2020. His stepmother, Letecia Stauch, gave investigators the run around from the beginning, changing her story on…
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It’s clear that we all enjoy these dumb criminal stories, so we’re back to provide you with more of what you want! We’re pretty sure some of the dumbest criminals ever appear on the list this week. From hiding a crack pipe in a bra during a traffic stop, to assembling stolen goods in front of the store it was stolen from, these true crime tales are…
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Hey little skeletons! Unfortunately, we don't have an episode for you today BUT we do have a podcast takeover! Our friend Ashley from the podcast F**k That is taking over the feed today with such a good episode. Ashley is so well researched and she does such a good job telling the story of the case! Remember, if you enjoyed the episode, please do a…
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What’s better than a dumb criminal in the news? A dumb criminal who gets up to their antics at Walmart, of course! This week, Gina and Amber talk about crime stories at Walmarts across the country - from a streaker in Pennsylvania to a would-be money launderer in Tennessee. To see pictures from this week’s episode, visit us on Instagram! Website: w…
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Hey little skeletons! Mother’s Day is upon us, so what better way to celebrate than with absolute horror stories about kids who kill their mothers and family members. In this episode, Gina and Amber cover three gruesome true crime cases - the murder of Maria Gomez-Cassagne by her son, Christian Gomez, the murders of the Kologi family by 16-year-old…
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Morticians, funeral workers, and the Biological Resource Center - Oh my! This week’s break in reality is brought to you by the grim reaper. From a raccoon in the wrong place at the wrong time to a skeleton with a mustache, and smells to gag a maggot. These stories from the morgue will be sure to keep you entertained a slightly creeped out. Remember…
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Hey little skeletons! Gina and Amber are back this week to discuss the horrifying kidnapping and subsequent murder of Fan Man-yee, a struggling young mother in Hong Kong. Fan Man-yee led a hard life after being abandoned by her parents at a young age. After stealing from the wrong person, she was kidnapped and tortured for a month before she died f…
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Hey little skeletons! Unfortunately we don't have an episode for you today BUT we do have a podcast takeover! Our friends Courtney and Stefanie from the podcast They're Terrified & Tipsy are taking over the feed today with an awesomely hilarious episode we hope you'll love! Remember, if you enjoyed the episode, please do all the things!! Like, subs…
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It’s Amber’s birthday!! We’re going to celebrate with another list of ten dumb criminals because there’s nothing better than a good laugh. And cake. This week we’re spending quite a bit of time in Texas. A jewelry thief in El Paso, a jokester in Dallas, and a Facebook post gone wrong in Granite Shoals. Buckle up, we’re taking you for a wild ride wi…
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The Unsolved Disappearance of Jason Landry | Weird True Crime Jason Landry was a lively 21-year-old college student at Texas State University. On the night of December 13, 2020, he packed a bag and headed home to Missouri, Texas, to play video games with old friends. Unfortunately, he never made it to his destination and his car was found wrecked o…
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Weird & Funny News | Weird True Crime Podcast It’s WTF Wednesday! That means it's time to dive into the funnier side of true crime with some weird and funny headlines from around the world. These TikTok trends, surprise animal encounters, and haunted houses are sure to keep you saying WTF? Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.co…
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The Unbelievable Life and Death of Katie Fusco & The Murders of Stephen Pladl | Weird True Crime TW: SA, DV/DA, PA, EA, Incest Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids. As she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found Stephen and Alyssa Paldl and began building a relationship. She moved in with them when she …
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Am I The Asshole?! Crime Edition! | Weird True Crime Podcast It’s WTF Wednesday! That means it’s time to dive into the funnier side of true crime with some crime-inspired Am I The Asshole posts from the one and only Reddit. From parents who didn’t tell their kids about a murder that happened in their bedroom, to a woman who got her boyfriend arrest…
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Murders and Mayhem of Matthew Hoffman “The Leaf Killer” | Weird True Crime Tina Herrmann, her kids Kody and Sarah, and family friend Stephanie Sprang were going about their normal routines on November 10, 2010, when things were turned upside down. With the intention to burglarize their home, Matthew Hoffman snuck in when the family left for the day…
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