Best Deviant A True Crime Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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The Case Of The Basement Tenant 26:51

1d ago26:51

26:51

What appears to be an open and shut murder/suicide case takes a turn when the bullet caliber doesn't match the one found at the scene. Who was the woman living in the basement of this family's home and who had a reason to want her dead? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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Episode Zero - Roll Call 24:47

2d ago24:47

24:47

In this episode, our three hosts introduce themselves and give some insight into their backgrounds. This recording was designed to give listeners a little view into the experiences the hosts bring to the podcast and their goals as they develop the show.By Richard Weaver, Heather Kenney, Rachel Czar

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Amber Hagerman and the Amber Alert System 34:36

2d ago34:36

34:36

In their first episode the hosts explore the death of Amber Hagerman and how this horrific crime led to the formation of the Amber Alert system. As the first episode of their podcast, they are learning the trade as they apply their criminal justice experiences to the topic.By Richard Weaver, Heather Kenney, Rachel Czar

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The Case Of The Troubled Lovers 28:25

9d ago28:25

28:25

When a Pennsylvania woman is found fighting for her life in a seedy motel room, police immediately turn to her on-again, off-again lover who might know more about her current condition than he's letting on. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Hobby Equestrian 27:10

16d ago27:10

27:10

Successful lawyer Larry McNabney disappears without a trace. His much younger wife holds down the fort at his law firm until she eventually disappears too. Did someone have it out for both Larry and his wife or could they be hiding secrets? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The High School Sweetheart 35:01

23d ago35:01

35:01

When a Michigan man doesn't show up for work, his family immediately starts to worry. Could his loving wife of nearly 40 years be responsible for his disappearance? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case of the Deviant Deli Owner 30:20

30d ago30:20

30:20

Successful deli owner Glenn Sandler is blindsided when his wife of over 20 years files for divorce. His solution is to hire a hitman to get rid of her. After a few failed attempts, he finds Fred who seems too competent to be true. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Vegas Showgirl 36:05

1M ago36:05

36:05

When a talented Vegas showgirl goes missing, police wonder if the dancing community is full of heated rivalries or if a checkered past love life is the reason behind her disappearance. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case of the Wannabe Time Traveler 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

When 27-year-old Anna Repkina is found shot to death on a logging road in Oregon, police use clues at the scene to untangle the lies in a very complicated relationship. Can a KFC receipt hold the key to what happened? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Lululemon Attack 36:41

2M ago36:41

36:41

When two Lululemon employees are attacked and one is brutally murdered, police are quick to hunt down the suspects responsible. Was this a robbery gone wrong or is there more than meets the eye? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Greek Freeloader 32:13

2M ago32:13

32:13

Allan Lanteigne was found murdered in his Toronto home while his freeloading husband was living overseas. Despite the distance, could he still have played a part in his husband's murder? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Bludgeoned Bootlegger 29:07

2M ago29:07

29:07

When a blue collar couple is found brutally murdered in their Alabama home, police start to wonder if their side hustles could be the reason someone would want them dead. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Fitbit Alibi 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

When 31-year-old Nikki VanderHeyden is found murdered, police initially suspect her boyfriend until the evidence points in a different direction. When his involvement is called back into question, his defense must use data from his Fitbit to prove his innocence. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Fallen Football Star 24:13

3M ago24:13

24:13

When a beloved Louisiana football coach is gunned down in a parking lot, police must rely on tips from the public in order to track down the person responsible. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Facebook Post 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

When Mary Evans makes a post in a Northeast Detroit Alumni Facebook Group, she has no idea that a small blurb about the Highers brothers will be the spark needed to get two men released from prison after serving over 25 years for a crime they didn't commit. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Apartment Attack 22:32

3M ago22:32

22:32

When a young Utah teen is found murdered in her apartment, detectives have little evidence to work with. The case goes cold for decades until a fresh detective uncovers a detail in a photo that had gone unnoticed. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Sinister Minister 30:48

4M ago30:48

30:48

A suicide in a Pennsylvania church has detectives digging into two deaths that were originally ruled accidental. Could the small town pastor be hiding a sinister secret or is his misfortune just a weird twist of fate? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Toolbox 24:36

4M ago24:36

24:36

When a large truck toolbox floats to the surface in a New York lake, the contents are both shocking and revealing. What is found inside and who is responsible? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case of the 30 Year Lam 28:47

4M ago28:47

28:47

18-year-old Margo Freshwater winds up behind bars for her part in a triple murder spree but one lucky break has her on the run for over 30 years. How is she caught and is she still behind bars? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Silent Movie Theater Killer 31:51

4M ago31:51

31:51

When a beloved movie theater owner is gunned down in the lobby, the community is shocked to discover details about his checkered past and who wanted him dead. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Original Creeper 24:03

4M ago24:03

24:03

A creepy altercation on the highway leads to a manhunt that lasts for over a year. How does an episode of Unsolved Mysteries bring the case to a close and how does the case inspire a writer/director in the 2000s? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Chivalrous CIA Agent 36:32

5M ago36:32

36:32

When a young couple is found murdered in their Tennessee home, local residents quickly tell detectives to question one particular family. How is the CIA involved in this brutal slaying? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Desperate Sister 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

When Aaron Smith is found murdered outside his home, suspicion immediately falls on his disgruntled ex-wife. Who did she get to do her dirty work and how does the USPS get involved? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Separated Suitcases 34:14

5M ago34:14

34:14

When several suitcases start to wash ashore in Virginia, police are shocked to discover what lies inside and the inconspicuous person responsible. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Kingpin 36:12

5M ago36:12

36:12

When two women are gunned down outside an apartment complex in Tulsa, police follow the trail of a criminal kingpin who will stop at nothing to make sure loose ends are tied up. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Deep Sleeper 30:42

6M ago30:42

30:42

When a beloved Texas teacher is brutally attacked and taken from her home, police are flabbergasted that her family members that were home at the time didn't hear a thing.-- This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Death Row Guinea Pig 52:13

6M ago52:13

52:13

Alabama inmate Kenneth Smith is set to be executed on Thursday, January 25th, but many are calling it cruel and unusual punishment. How did Kenneth end up on death row and what makes his execution different? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Not So Charming Prince 42:33

6M ago42:33

42:33

When a single young mom in Texas meets the man of her dreams, her family quickly becomes concerned over his checkered past and inability to change his ways. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Flirtatious Neighbor 28:10

6M ago28:10

28:10

A small South Carolina neighborhood is on edge when tensions run high between a widow's brother and their inappropriate neighbor. What's the final straw that sends the street in turmoil? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The House Showing 30:18

7M ago30:18

30:18

When an Arkansas realtor mysteriously vanishes from a property she was showing, her family and friends rush to find out the identities of the potential buyers she last met with. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Fight Bite 29:52

7M ago29:52

29:52

When 67-year-old grandmother Rhoda Nathan is found dead in her hotel room, suspicions fall on the hotel maintenance man with a suspicious injury. Was that cut caused by the dumpster like he said, or was it something more sinister? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Jealous Boyfriend 34:05

7M ago34:05

34:05

When a Florida man is found brutally beaten in his front yard, police soon discover how one jealous boyfriend's rage led to this gruesome attack. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Boy Band Delusion 26:59

8M ago26:59

26:59

When a body is found burnt in the backyard of a London home, police dig into the delusions of an unstable woman. What does Irish boyband Boyzone have to do with the heinous crime? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Clear Lake Murders 31:31

8M ago31:31

31:31

When four Texas teens are gruesomely murdered, detectives must figure out who had such a personal vendetta against them. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Prison Break 41:37

8M ago41:37

41:37

When John Manard escapes from a Kansas prison, officers are in a race to track him down. Is 42-year-old married mother of two Toby Dorr his hostage or his accomplice? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Masked Intruder 33:14

8M ago33:14

33:14

When a hardworking, young mother is shot by a masked intruder while sleeping, police wonder if this is a case of mistaken identity or if the masked intruder is actually an acquaintance. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Hopeful Exhumation 37:52

8M ago37:52

37:52

When a chance phone call re-opens the case of 18-year-old Marilyn McIntyre, police determine that the only way to solve her murder might be to exhume her body. Are they able to get the evidence needed to bring a killer to justice? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Loyal Friend 34:24

9M ago34:24

34:24

When two California teens go missing within weeks of each other, police must determine their connection and whether or not they left the area voluntarily or if something more sinister is at play. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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Scream: The Deadly Inspiration: Gainesville Ripper 1:00:13

9M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Ever wondered about the killer who inspired the screenwriter of Scream, the iconic horror film from the 90s? Dominika and Chris talk about the crimes of Danny Rolling and his horrific murder spree of five students in 1990 and how Kevin Williamson was so creeped out by a documentary on him he wrote the script in three days. As we reach the climax of…

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The Case Of The Recovered Memories 41:22

9M ago41:22

41:22

17-year-old Brittani Marcell is attacked in her home and beaten within an inch of her life. When the investigation stalls, can hypnotism help her remember who her attacker was? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Xbox Discovery 34:34

9M ago34:34

34:34

When a young mom vanishes in Texas without her daughter, family instantly grow concerned for her wellbeing. How will the data on an XBox lead police to the person responsible for her disappearance? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Amityville Horror: The true story behind the horror juggernaut: Butch DeFeo 1:00:05

9M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Ever found yourself drawn to the chilling allure of a good horror movie? Well, brace yourselves as we take you on a goosebump-inducing voyage into the eerie depths of the 1979 Amityville Horror movie and the bone-chilling real-life crime that inspired it. We roll up our sleeves to dissect the ghastly DeFeo family murder of 1974, unraveling the enig…

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The Case Of Another Pervy Pastor 28:16

9M ago28:16

28:16

When David Evans is killed by an unknown intruder, the town mourns the loss of their beloved pastor. As new details come to light, it turns out that Pastor David was not the man they thought he was. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Mom - Part 3 26:25

10M ago26:25

26:25

Dominika and Chris discuss the levers of justice up to the trial, then discuss the evidence against Lori. Tag along as they examine the revealing text messages between Lori and Chad, Lori's delusions, and the jury's intensive deliberation leading to Lori's conviction. The Lori Vallow case is a spine-chilling testament to how far people may go. Host…

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The Case Of The Coal Miner 27:06

10M ago27:06

27:06

When Brad McGarry is found murdered in his home, police wonder if folks in his small town are responsible for a hate crime. You'll never believe the secrets he was keeping! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Deadly Stalker 27:41

10M ago27:41

27:41

When her neighbor is murdered, Lottie Spencer tells police her stalker is the one responsible. Did the19-year-old paintball enthusiast really upgrade from stalking to murder? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Online Mercenary 35:42

10M ago35:42

35:42

When Sean and Cathy Cousins move into their new neighborhood, Cathy becomes a little too comfortable with one of her married neighbors. How does he fit into her plan to get rid of her husband? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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The Case Of The Bus Barn Burner 35:05

10M ago35:05

35:05

When sex workers in Anchorage, Alaska start disappearing, no one really pays attention until bodies start appearing. Could the friendly neighborhood baker be hiding a deadly secret? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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Lori Vallow Daybell: The Doomsday Mom - Part 2 48:00

10M ago48:00

48:00

Dominika and Chris continue on the crazy journey into the life of Lori Vallow Daybell and the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of her children, Tylee and JJ. We follow the money trail, from secret love letters and burner phones to Lori's manipulative financial moves and the purchase of an alarming number of guns. Hosted by Dominika Best …

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The Case Of The Suspicious Deep Freezer 27:02

11M ago27:02

27:02

When a young woman in Ohio vanishes without a trace, how does an older couple's kindness help lead authorities to her killer? This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fmBy Hilary Mills

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