True crime with empathy and open questions.
TRUE - CP follows complicated true-crime and mystery stories through a casual, detail-heavy narration style. The show moves between family murders, disappearances, fraud, suspicious deaths, and unsettling theories while keeping attention on unanswered questions and the people seeking justice.
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TRUE - CP is a true-crime and mystery show with a conversational, case-by-case structure. It favors long narratives over quick summaries. The show spends time on background, relationship dynamics, suspicious timelines, and the small details that make a case feel unresolved. Many episodes center on families trying to make sense of a violent loss or disappearance. The Michele Martin MacNeill case examines a death first treated as natural, then questioned by children who believed the circumstances did not fit. The Bart Whitaker episode focuses on family murder, motive, and the difficult question of forgiveness after betrayal. Other stories follow missing people whose last known movements still leave gaps. Zoe Campos’s case is framed through the search, forensic work, and later confession that led to accountability years afterward. Diamond and Tionda Bradley’s disappearance receives attention as a long-running case with a note, searches, FBI involvement, and a family still waiting. Audrey Moran and Jonathan Reynoso’s disappearance is presented as a case with limited information and competing possibilities. The show also moves beyond conventional crime. The Paolo Macchiarini episode follows elaborate lies, medical ambition, and a wedding fantasy that becomes part of a larger fraud story. A 2012 episode shifts into conspiracy culture, CERN, the Higgs-Boson particle, and parallel-universe speculation. The delivery is informal and emotionally open. It is not detached reportage. The narrator often flags uncertainty, asks why certain facts matter, and acknowledges when a case resists an easy conclusion. Advocacy is part of the texture, from family justice efforts to fundraisers connected with missing and exploited children or human trafficking causes. The result suits audiences who want true crime with empathy, suspicion, and room for debate rather than a polished documentary distance.
Made for: Suited to true-crime followers who like detailed timelines, family-centered cases, and unresolved mysteries discussed in an accessible conversational style. It also fits audiences drawn to advocacy-oriented coverage of missing persons and justice campaigns.
What sets it apart: The show blends emotional case narration with visible concern for families, fundraisers, and public attention. It is less formal than investigative journalism, but more invested in evidence, motive, and uncertainty than pure shock storytelling.
Neste episódio, o ouvinte é convidado a desacelerar e a criar um espaço de calma e escuta interior em meio às exigências do dia a dia. Através de uma reflexão serena inspirada por valores bíblicos apresentados de forma equilibrada e acolhedora, este momento propõe uma pausa consciente para restaurar a clareza mental e o equilíbrio emocional. Sem pressa e sem expectativas, a narrativa acompanha quem escuta com palavras suaves, reforçando a importância da paciência, da esperança e da confiança nos processos da vida. Ideal para ouvir durante momentos de descanso, transição ou recolhimento, este episódio oferece um ambiente seguro e tranquilo, onde a fé surge como fonte de serenidade e orientaçã…
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Detailed case timelines and family perspectives make investigative failures, evidentiary turns, and the lasting cost of violent crime easier to follow.
TRUE - CP reconstructs cases through detailed chronology, investigative turns, and the experiences of the people left seeking answers. The host moves between missing-person cases, family killings, and elaborate fraud, tracking matters such as the search for the Bradley sisters,…
A missing girl's mother joins Kendall, and your armchair theories have to make room for her.
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A family’s doubts expose the pressure and control surrounding Michelle’s suspicious death.
The episode centers on Michelle’s suspicious death after Martin told police she had drowned while he was away. Her children never accepted the natural-causes ruling, especially after learning Michelle feared Martin might kill her and suspected he was overmedicating her.
A fairytale wedding fantasy hardens into deception, promise by extravagant promise.
A grand romantic fantasy drives the episode, as Paolo promises Bonita a four-day wedding at Castel Gandolfo, a ceremony with the pope, and a guest list said to include John Legend, Elton John, and Andrea Bocelli.
A missing couple, an ambiguous message, and a photo that raises more questions than it answers.
Jonathan Reynoso and Audrey Moran's disappearance is handled through the small digital traces left behind: a photo Audrey sent to her mother, a message Jonathan posted in an Instagram group chat, and then the silence after.
A sober missing-sisters episode built around a massive search, a disputed note, and a family still waiting.
The episode follows the disappearance of Bradley sisters Diamond, three, and Tionda, ten, by holding the scale of the search against the family's long wait for answers.
Joanne Lowitzer's account gives Allie Lowitzer's disappearance its clearest human and investigative weight.
Allie Lowitzer's disappearance is handled as a Texas case marked by a family's rising alarm and a sheriff's office that kept returning to a runaway theory.
Two Bible translators unpack Scripture's hardest passages, from Revelation's 666 to the Witch of Endor.
Live sermons with Easter-shaped urgency.
This episode explores the baffling and weird missing persons case of Lars Mittank, discussing its details while promoting subscriber artwork merchandise to support the Thorne foundation against human trafficking.
This episode discusses the case of former NFL player Sergio Brown, who denies killing his mother despite evidence suggesting otherwise, exploring the details and coverage of this true crime story.
This episode provides a detailed analysis of the Murdaugh murder trial, covering key testimony and evidence from the six-week proceedings.
This episode explores the truth behind the famous McDonald's hot coffee lawsuit, debunking common misconceptions about the case.
This episode discusses the case of ballerina Ashley Benefield, who killed her husband Doug in what is described as self-defense, often referred to as the 'Black Swan murder' due to its connection to ballet.
This true crime episode recounts the bizarre story of Michael and Dalia Dippolito, focusing on their whirlwind marriage, Michael's criminal past, and the suspicious events that unfolded shortly after their wedding.
This episode covers the ongoing true crime case of Jared Bridegan, who was murdered in an ambush attack planned by his ex-wife, as requested by listeners.
This episode explores the unsolved murder of JonBenet Ramsey, discussing the case details, evidence, and a related conspiracy theory.
This episode explores the true crime story that inspired the movie 'When a Stranger Calls', contrasting it with the dramatized film version.
This episode explores the true crime case of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth, involving Facebook catfishing and murder.
This episode explores the bizarre case of a couple from Indiana accused of neglect after allegedly adopting an adult posing as a child and leaving her behind when they moved to Canada.
This episode discusses the investigation into Mo Wilson's murder, highlighting community efforts through petitions and the challenges faced with authorities in New Orleans.
This episode discusses the recent true crime case of dentist James Craig allegedly poisoning his wife's protein shakes in Colorado, based on local news coverage and personal interest.
This true crime podcast episode, sponsored by Bombas, introduces the case of Sierra LaMar, a high school girl who was kidnapped on her way to the bus.
This episode covers the murder of high school rodeo star Ashley Doolittle by her ex-boyfriend, exploring themes of breakup violence and drawing parallels to similar cases.
This episode explores the controversial case of Jennifer Mee, known as the 'Hiccup Girl' for her 2007 viral hiccup episode, and examines whether she deserves a life sentence for subsequent events in her life.
This episode explores the true crime case of Robert Limon, involving themes of open marriage, infidelity, manipulation, religion, and murder.
This episode explores the true crime case of Belinda Temple, a woman murdered by her high school football star husband to be with his mistress, drawing comparisons to the Lacey Peterson case.
This episode discusses the case of Kouri Richins, a mother who wrote a children's grief book and is now charged with murder, featuring commentary from former FBI agent Jennifer Coffendaffer.
This episode covers the solved true crime case of Anna Repkina, a Russian woman murdered in Oregon, involving a love triangle and her relationship with Will Hargrove.
This episode discusses the murder case of Ryan Poston and Shana Hubers, exploring themes of rejection, jealousy, and revenge with comparisons to the Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander case.
This episode discusses the case of Lauren Cho, who walked off into the desert and was found dead months later, exploring the details and investigation.
This episode examines the controversial case of Jason Corbett's death, exploring whether it was self-defense or intentional homicide, with insights from a former FBI agent and family perspectives.
This episode features an interview with Natalia discussing the suspicious death of her father Shawn O'Brien, exploring whether it was a seizure or homicide.
This episode investigates the suspicious death of Tom Kolman, exploring a case involving a love triangle, poison, and an innocent plea.
This episode discusses the ongoing case of Dharmesh Patel, who allegedly drove his family off a cliff in a Tesla in what appears to be an intentional attempt to kill them all.
This episode investigates whether former pageant queen Lindsay Shiver's words 'Kill Him' constitute proof of a murder-for-hire plot.
Sarah Turney discusses the dismissal of murder charges against her father Michael Turney for killing her sister, emphasizing the importance of media attention in criminal cases despite the outcome.
This episode discusses the abduction of five-day-old Raymond Green from his Atlanta home and features an interview with his mother Donna Green, exploring the possibility that he might still be alive and unaware of his true identity.
This episode discusses the cold case of missing news anchor Jodi Huisentruit, highlighting efforts to raise awareness and a recent petition success.
This true crime episode investigates the murder of pregnant teenager Mia Campos, whose body was discovered by her family half a mile from home, while also featuring a sponsorship segment from DoorDash.
This episode explores the mysterious disappearance and case of Jennifer Dulos, a wealthy woman from Brooklyn Heights, examining her background and the ongoing investigation.
This episode introduces a new series about missing people, focusing on the high-profile case of Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in 2007, to spread awareness and explore the details of her disappearance.
This episode discusses the unsolved disappearance of five-year-old Dulce Alavez from a playground in 2019, while also promoting a charity candle collaboration.
This episode explores the unsolved murder of Nanette Krentel, whose case was complicated when potential evidence was destroyed in a house fire.
This episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, highlighting the frustrating lack of answers in the case and inviting audience theories.
This episode discusses the Johnny Gosch case to raise awareness about human trafficking, particularly child exploitation, and promotes fundraising for the organization THORN.
This episode discusses the mysterious case of Karlie Gusé and addresses viral YouTube videos about Kate Yup, while also promoting fundraising efforts for Thorn, an organization fighting human trafficking.
This true crime episode covers the murder of Cody Johnson, who was pushed off a cliff by his wife after only eight days of marriage.
This episode covers the recent homicide case of influencer Alexis Sharkey, discussing her background, the investigation, and why it's a compelling true crime story.
This episode discusses the recent arrest in the ongoing case of Suzanne Morphew's disappearance in Colorado, focusing on the facts and media speculation surrounding the event.
This episode explores the controversial case of the Menendez Brothers, examining whether they were killers or victims, with a focus on its resurgence in popularity and divided public opinions.
This episode explores the mysterious case of June and Jennifer Gibbons, identical twins from Barbados who moved to England and developed a unique, silent bond with a speech impediment.
This episode discusses the unsolved 1966 disappearance of the three Beaumont children from Glenelg Beach in Adelaide, Australia, exploring the case details and its enduring mystery.
This episode explores the disturbing case of rogue nurse Ben Geen, who allegedly caused respiratory failure in multiple patients at Horton General Hospital in England during 2003-2004.
This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of Kristal Anne Reisinger in Colorado, blending a missing persons case with local UFO lore and a fundraising update for Thorn, an anti-child trafficking organization.
This episode details the survival story of Nicki Lenway, a crime scene investigator who endured a failed murder attempt amid a custody battle.
TRUE - CP covers the death of Michelle MacNeil, a Utah mother of eight found unresponsive in her bathtub on April 11, 2011, six days after her husband Martin MacNeil pressured her into a nine-hour facelift and had a surgeon prescribe Percocet, Lortab, Valium, Ambien, and Phenergan together.
Covers surgeon Paolo Macchiarini's fabricated engagement to NBC News producer Benita Alexander, whom he met while she covered his pioneering, and ultimately discredited, synthetic trachea transplant work.
Covers the July 6, 2001 disappearance of 10-year-old Tionda Bradley and her 3-year-old sister Diamond from Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, a case that sparked what the host calls the largest manhunt in Chicago's history at the time.
Covers the April 26, 2010 disappearance of 16-year-old Allie Lowitzer of Spring, Texas, who vanished during the roughly quarter-mile walk from her school bus stop to her first shift at the Burger Barn.
Covers the November 17, 2013 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Zoe Campos of Lubbock, Texas, a case that concluded with a trial in August 2022.
TRUE - CP recounts how Bart Whitaker orchestrated the December 2003 murder of his mother Tricia and brother Kevin outside their Sugar Land, Texas home, shooting his father Kent as well just after a celebratory dinner for a college graduation Bart had fabricated.
TRUE - CP examines the disappearance of Linda Carman, who vanished after her son Nathan's 31-foot boat, the Chicken Pox, sank near Block Canyon on September 17, 2016, while Nathan survived eight days adrift before the freighter Orient Lucky rescued him.
True crime YouTuber and podcaster covers the May 10, 2017 disappearance of Coachella Valley couple Jonathan Reynoso, 28, and Audrey Moran, 26, who vanished after Reynoso reportedly traveled to Brawley, California to meet an unfamiliar group of friends.
This episode explores the kidnapping and survival story of Elizabeth Smart, detailing her early life in Salt Lake City and the highly publicized case from the early 2000s.
The host discusses the White House farm murders, a dark and debated UK true crime case, while promoting an HBO Max series on it.
This episode delves into the true crime case of Diane Downs, a mother convicted of murder, exploring her evil nature and bizarre actions.