Offbeat: True Crime Story Time

We take a look at a number of cases this week. Read WTHR's coverage of the death of Makala Pendley at https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/family-of-woman-killed-in-mexico-makala-pendley-getting-strange-phone-calls/531-498e33a6-8f34-4305-a814-d577ee2bd918The BBC coverage of th ...  Show more

On April 8, 2026, serial killer Rex Heuermann pled guilty. He murdered Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard‑Barnes, Megan Waterman, Amber Lynn Costello, Sandra Costilla, Valerie Mack, and Jessica Taylor. He also admitted to murdering Karen Vergata.Today, he received his sentence. ...  Show more

Yohance sits down with Kathleen Goldhar, the host of CBC’s new podcast Crime Story, to talk about Lenard Clark’s case and the many questions he grappled with while making You Didn’t See Nothin. Every week, Crime Story brings you a true crime case told by the storyteller who knows ...  Show more

Testimony continues in the trial for the murder of Jessica Chambers. In this episode, jurors take a field trip to the scene of the crime. Plus, host Beth Karas speaks with a fire expert who explains the process of recovering evidence after a fire and a DNA expert who has reviewed ...  Show more

Welcome back to True Crime Cases with Lanie! Join me as we journey into the shadowy corners of true crime, exploring cases that defy reality and challenge our perceptions. From chilling mysteries that surpass fiction to eerie truths that eclipse imagination, our podcast dives dee ...  Show more

One of the most controversial tools used by investigators is the lie detector. It’s used often to intimidate suspects and sometimes it’s responsible for confessions, real and false. Author Amit Katwala explains how the lie detector’s origin is grounded in deception, abuse, and ...