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I discovered this podcast when True Crime Obsessed was discovered to be garbage (Google Obsessed Fest 2023 and ObsessedMess article). This podcast used to be on the same network, but has since left. Their banter is something else - it involves charac...
I Think NOT! | A True Crime Comedy Podcast
All sorts of crime stories are told by host Phoebe Judge, with interviews with those involved or knowledgeable historians. Her voice is soothing, but not in a put you to sleep sorry of way. And after a while, you'll laugh with the rest of her fans at...
Criminal | A Podcast About Crime
This is a wild story about how a woman conned people out of thousands of dollars by pretending to have cancer. See? I DO like crime stories that don't involve murder.
Scamanda | Podcast on Spotify
An oldie but a goodie. I love serialized podcasts like this, and this story had me binging the crap out of this podcast. It wasn't anything like I expected, but it was soooo good.
S-Town Podcast
If you don't know the story of Elizabeth Holmes, start here.
The Dropout
From Apple Podcasts:
9 episodes In September 2014, 3-year-old Sarah and 2-year-old Jacob were last seen in the care of their mother, Catherine Hoggle, in Maryland. Sarah and Jacob have never been found. After disappearing for several days, Catherine was arrested and ulti...
9 episodes In September 2014, 3-year-old Sarah and 2-year-old Jacob were last seen in the care of their mother, Catherine Hoggle, in Maryland. Sarah and Jacob have never been found. After disappearing for several days, Catherine was arrested and ulti...
Unrestorable on Apple Podcasts
Books
Truly fascinating story of the dial painters who used radium ink. It reads like fiction and you'll be hooked.
The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's...
Brutal at times, but also told from an incredibly caring and sympathetic person. I liked the insight into Carey Stayner especially.
In the Name of the Children: An FBI Agent's...
This one was SUPER fascinating. The history behind poisoning as a means of murder, but also accidental deaths during alcohol prohibition. Super cool read.
The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder & Forensics
I really like all of his books I've read so far. This one was hard to put down.
If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets
I hate that the author died - not just because it's sad that she left behind her family, but she was an excellent researcher and author. Definitely don't miss this one.
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Search
Of the many books on John Wayne Gacy, I enjoyed the one from the law enforcement point of view best.
Killer Clown: The John Wayne Gacy Murders
This one was short, but incredibly shocking. Couldn't put it down.
Torture Mom: A Chilling True Story of Confinement
The history behind the opioid epidemic. It's a slow burn, but really informative and fascinating.
Empire of Pain: Secret History of Sackler Dynasty