68: Suzanne Sevakis, Michael Hughes, & Cheryl Commesso: A Maze of Deceit, Part 4
In Part 4, we come to the conclusion in this convoluted & twisted story. Make sure to listen to parts 1, 2, and 3 to hear about these 3 intermingled cases along with the many other victims targeted by Franklin Floyd. In this final installment we will cover the haunting murder of Cheryl Commesso, the trial, and Franklin's sentencing. From there we finally learn the true Identity of Sharon Marsha...
1hr 42m Oct 05, 2022
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67: Suzanne Sevakis, Michael Hughes, & Cheryl Commesso: A Maze of Deceit, Part 3
In the 3rd installment of this case, we discuss more of Sharon Marsall's background in Georgia with her captor Franklin Floyd, aka Warren Marshall, aka Clarence Hughes. From there we get into Warren & Sharon's time in Tampa following Sharon's first pregnancy. Here in Tampa, Franklin & Sharon meet Cheryl Commesso who meets a tragic fate at the hands of Franklin. We also get into the trial for Fr...
1hr 16m Sep 28, 2022
1hr 16m
66: Suzanne Sevakis, Michael Hughes & Cheryl Commesso: A Maze of Deceit, Part 2
In part 2 we dissect the lies that Franklin Floyd told, and we get insight into an incident during Sharon Marshall's high school years, showcasing the monster he truly was. Social Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Twitter @truecrimexposed www.truecrimeexposedpodcast.com Sources: Book: "A Beautiful Child" by Matt Birkbeck Book: "Finding Sharon" by Matt Birkbeck Document...
57m Sep 26, 2022
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65: Suzanne Sevakis, Michael Hughes & Cheryl Commesso: A Maze of Deceit, Part 1
As explained in the title of this episode, this case is a maze, and its a tricky one. I have never come across so many dead ends, shocks, or lies as I have in this case. Here we cover the story behind Netflix's 2022 documentary 'Girl In The Picture'. This case was based on two books by Matt Birkbeck. He wrote 'A Beautiful Child' & 'Finding Sharon'. Matt's dedication to this story aided police i...
1hr 4m Sep 14, 2022
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64: Jerry James Everett: A Monster In Missouri
Jerry James Everett was murdered inside a Missouri Jail by a fellow inmate, incarcerated for one of the most evil reasons. His attacker was Patrick Trimble, a man arrested for the rape and sexual assault of two 9 year old girls. Ultimately Patrick is convicted of Jerry's murder as well. He tortured Jerry, a man who suffered with mental disability. Many years after these convictions, Patrick dec...
35m Sep 07, 2022
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63: S: The Power of Community
One mom in Fort Worth, Texas decides to go for an evening walk with her 8 year old daughter in May of 2019. No one could have predicted the evil that would approach them that evening but the community pulls together to pull off a miracle that night, rescuing a young girl who's life will be forever changed. Patreon Link for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeexposed?utm_campaign=cr...
37m Aug 31, 2022
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62: Bobbi Ann Campbell: A Daughter Left Behind
On December 27th 1994, Bobbi and her 5 year old daughter Stephanie head to Salt Lake City, Utah for a weekend with friends, but things take a turn for the worst. Stephanie is left wondering about her mom for the next 3 decades, and she has never given up tracking down those who she believes to be connected to her mom's cold case. Patreon Link for Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/truecrim...
1hr 17m Aug 24, 2022
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61: Katie Palmer: A Disgraceful "Investigation" (John Palmer Interview Included) Part 2
When Katie Palmer is on a walk with her husband on the morning of April 21st 2020, she is struck by a truck and tragically killed. Her family is left in shambles. Katie was a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a teacher, and a role model to many in the tight knit community of Dennison, Texas. In this episode, John Palmer joins me to help tell his wife's story. John was also hit by the truck tha...
1hr Aug 18, 2022
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60: Katie Palmer: A Disgraceful "Investigation" (John Palmer Interview Included) Part 1
When Katie Palmer is on a walk with her husband on the morning of April 21st 2020, she is struck by a truck and tragically killed. Her family is left in shambles. Katie was a mom, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a teacher, and a role model to many in the tight knit community of Dennison, Texas. In this episode, John Palmer joins me to help tell his wife's story. John was also hit by the truck tha...
1hr Aug 18, 2022
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59: Christian Aguilar: A Jealous Rage
When Christian Aguilar heads to Gainesville, Florida to attend the University of Florida as a freshman, he never intended to fall in love, but that's exactly what happens. This love was formed with an unexpected partner and although the couple wants to keep the relationship secret for now, the person they were hiding from finds out. What happens when jealousy fills someone with anger, hate, and...
37m Aug 10, 2022
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MINISODE: A Monster In Missouri (Sneak Peek)
PATREON LINK BELOW: (AKA the fan club/our fav people/our besties/the cool people club) https://www.patreon.com/truecrimeexposed It's during the year 1979 that former Patrick Trimble, now Patricia Trimble, brutally attacks 3 people and changes the course of their lives forever. Although Trimble is originally sentenced to death for the crimes, that has been lowered to a life sentence, and 30 ye...
13m Aug 03, 2022
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58: Markis, Hannah, Devonte, Jeremiah, Abigail, & Ciera: A Social Tragedy, Part 2
This is PART 2 of the deep dive into the tragedy of the Hart family. This episode talks about the imperfect foster care system, the danger of getting too caught up in portraying the perfect life on social media, and how good some people are at keeping secrets. The 6 children in this case deserved to live far past their teen years but their lives were selfishly stripped from them. PATREON LINK ...
38m Aug 03, 2022
38m
57: Markis, Hannah, Devonte, Jeremiah, Abigail, & Ciera: A Social Tragedy, Part 1
In 2018 the nation is rocked when a seemingly picture perfect family has dark secrets exposed. This episode talks about the imperfect foster care system, the danger of getting too caught up in portraying the perfect life on social media, and how good some people are at keeping secrets. The 6 children in this case deserved to live far past their teen years but their lives were selfishly stripped...
1hr 13m Jul 27, 2022
1hr 13m
56: Coincidence or Cult? Conscious Development, Part 2
This is part 2 of a series on Terri Hoffman and her cult, Conscious Development. Today we dive into the mysterious deaths of 10 members connected to this group. Is this a coincidence or was Terri running an evil scheme? Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod TikTok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Twitter @truecrimexposed Sources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimelines-true-crime/id1112004494?i=...
1hr 14m Jul 22, 2022
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55: Coincidence or Cult? Conscious Development, Part 1
Starting in the 1960's, Terri Hoffman was diving into her newfound beliefs.. soon she had quite the following. Then deaths started happening frequently around her, and everyone seemed to be leaving their assets to her.. Is this a coincidence or is this a dangerous cult? Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast Twitter @truecrimexposed Sources: https://podcasts.apple.c...
39m Jul 13, 2022
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54: MINISODE: Jacquelyn, Katherine, Nicholas, Stephen, Eduardo, Irina, & Kevin
On July 4th 2022, 7 victims lost their lives during a shooting at the parade that morning. This violent act left more than a few dozen wounded as well and hundreds traumatized for life. We wanted to highlight a little bit of each victim through this minisode to honor those that died on what was suppose to be a happy day of celebration.  Approved GoFundMe campaigns: https://news.wttw.com/2022/0...
19m Jul 08, 2022
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Highlighting Macie Hill's GoFundMe: A July 4th Tragedy
During the Kaysville, Utah July 4th parade, an 8 year old girl named Macie Hill was struck by a vehicle and died at the hospital the same day. Our co-host, Alysha, was at this parade with more of our family members so I thought we should highlight this tragedy and encourage you to support the Hill family.    https://www.gofundme.com/f/macie-hill?qid=9c2020d1b54c77f5b53c1fe05b8c23e1
5m Jul 06, 2022
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53: Junko Furuta: Japan's Most Heinous Crime
In 1988, 16 year old Junko Furuta was kidnapped and forced to endure a torment that we can't even begin to wrap our minds around. This crime shocked Japan but even more shocking was the age of the perpetrators. May Junko always be remembered for her intelligent mind, her kind nature, and the determined young woman that she was. Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod Tiktok @truecrimeexposedpodcast ...
1hr 5m Jun 29, 2022
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52: The 13 Turpin Children: Raised In The House Of Hell, Part 2
This is part 2 of 'The 13 Turpin Children' Please make sure to listen to Part 1 so that you know what is going on in this sick and twisted case of child neglect on a level you couldn't even imagine.  Sources: The Secret Sits Podcast by Johnathon Dodson ABC's 2020 documentary, season 44 episode 7 https://nypost.com/2021/11/20/house-of-horrors-kids-still-being-abused-this-time-by-system/ Social...
49m Jun 22, 2022
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51: The 13 Turpin Children: Raised In The House Of Hell, Part 1
There were 13 kids born to David and Louise Turpin. Both of them came from their own troubled backgrounds that we dive into deep in this two part coverage of the case. Generational trauma was passed down over and over, resulting in a life of torment for the 13 turpin children. This is abuse and neglect on an extreme level.  Sources: The Secret Sits Podcast by Johnathon Dodson ABC's 2020 docume...
1hr 10m Jun 18, 2022
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50: Randall Leach: Last Seen On The Dairy Farm
At the beginning of this episode we are highlighting a current missing persons case- Dylan Rounds disappeared (June 2022) while working in Lucin, Utah on a farm. We highlight his disappearance in this episode in hopes of spreading the word about this investigation but his ties to a farm brought our minds to a disappearance of a man named Randy Leach who went missing more than 40 years ago from ...
1hr 7m Jun 08, 2022
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49: BONUS w/ Travis Meyers, Retired NYPD Detective
Co-Author of the Tommy Keane Detective Series & Former NYPD detective, Travis Meyers, brings us real life stories from his experience as a detective in the Bronx. He gives us insight into what this job is like and some of the heartbreak you endure working these cases!  Travis turned those real life experiences into fictionalized books based off what he's really seen. This is the Tommy Keane bo...
53m Jun 02, 2022
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48: Ashtonn Kyle Butikofer: An Infuriating Sentence
I have never heard of a sentence so low for a parent who abuses their child to death. Ashtonn was only 3 months old when he was killed by his dad Dillon. Jefferson County here in Idaho handed down an outrageously low sentence that is a slap in the face to baby Ashtonn's life. This gross justice system has to be exposed when it does wrong... and I am infuriated about the lack of care for a baby ...
59m Jun 01, 2022
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47: Al Canty & Jan Canty: Dangerous Secrets (Spouse Interview Included) Part 2
This is part two of our coverage on the murder of Al Canty. Jan joins us to tell us about her experience as a secondary victim to the murder in Detroit, Michigan Sources: My personal interview with Jan Canty Book: A Life Divided by Jan Canty Phd Jan: Tiktok @jancantyphd Books: 'A life divided' & 'What Now? Navigating The Aftermath of Homicide & Suicide' Podcast: Domino Effect of Murder  http:...
1hr 36m May 25, 2022
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46: Al Canty & Jan Canty: Dangerous Secrets (Spouse Interview Included) Part 1
Jan Canty was living a good life with her husband of more than decade, or so she thought. They had a nice home in an affluent neighborhood, successful businesses, and they were both educated psychologists.. but when Jan's husband goes missing her world is turned upside down.. because not only was he now gone, he also lived a double life.. A life he kept completely hidden from her. He was involv...
1hr 28m May 20, 2022
1hr 28m
45: Angela Green: Was It The Husband?
When 51 year old Angela Green goes missing... her disappearance isn't reported. Angela's husband Geoff Green actually tells their daughter Ellie that Angela had been forced into a mental institution before dying of a stroke just a few weeks later. This lie keeps Angela's disappearance quiet for 7 months until Ellie finally starts to speak up for her mom and uncovers a treasure trove of deceit. ...
1hr 15m May 11, 2022
1hr 15m
44: The 796 Missing Children Of Tuam, Ireland
796 children who passed through a mother and baby home in Tuam, Ireland have death certificates but no burial records. A local historian traces back through time to discover a hidden mass grave.. but the tragedy doesn't end there because there is a whole other side to this story.  Sources:  CrimeCon presentation on The missing Children of Tuam Topics Documentary "The Missing Children" Social:...
54m May 04, 2022
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43: Jeralee Underwood: The Paper Route
When 11 year old Jeralee is working her regular paper route, she has no idea evil is lurking along the streets. When she goes missing, her family and community are on a mission to bring her home safely but they have no idea the monster she has encountered. This predator had a long history of violence that should not have gone under the radar... but as it often happens, it did... creating the op...
1hr 22m Apr 27, 2022
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42: Rosenda Sophia Strong: Devastation in Yakama
When Rosenda goes missing in 2018, there are far too many witness accounts of what could have happened, yet the police wouldn't take her sister Cissy seriously. The rumors and wondering all tie together almost a year later when Rosenda's fate is tragically discovered. Rosenda is a Native American woman, someone who was at a far greater risk to suffer the ending that she did. When Native women a...
1hr 6m Apr 21, 2022
1hr 6m
41: BONUS w/ Jack El-Hai on 'The Lost Brothers'- Kenneth Jr, David, & Danny
A 70 year old cold case out of Minneapolis is reopened by 2 detectives who lived near the Klein family in their later years... This prompted Author Jack El-Hai to write about this case with the help of the Klein family who he had already been in touch with for many years after coming across an ad in the newspaper where parents were urging the public to help them with information in the disappea...
59m Apr 20, 2022
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40: Tameka "Kesha" Anderson: No One Is Talking
When Tameka goes missing in 2010, the situation is clearly strange.. yet there is no outpouring of support from the community, Tameka's case isn't spread far and wide... now 12 years down the road, we question if there was ever even a proper investigation done. This young mother of 2 deserved so much more in her story... she deserved to be seen and for all of us to fight for the answers to her ...
45m Apr 13, 2022
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39: BONUS w/ Amy Nordhues on surviving adult sexual abuse
Amy tells us her story about the feelings she felt growing up as a victim of childhood sexual abuse.. and how all of that lead her to seeking help of a psychiatrist who takes advantage of her past and grooms her until she is finding herself once again in the midst of sexual abuse. This is a heartwrenching story bringing light to therapist abuse as well as the feelings surrounding all sexual abu...
1hr 2m Mar 31, 2022
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38: Pauline, John, Keith, Lesley, & Edward: The Moors Murders, Part 4
42m Mar 30, 2022
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37: Pauline, John, Keith, Lesley, & Edward: The Moors Murders, Part 3
58m Mar 30, 2022
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36: Pauline, John, Keith, Lesley, & Edward: The Moors Murders, Part 2
Today is our second part of a 3 series telling of the murders on the Moors in Manchester, England. Today we dive into the murders of Lesley Ann Downey and John Killbride. We get into how police obtained a confession and recovered the children's bodies off the Moors... and of course we learn that Ian Brady and Myra Hindley are even more evil than we realized in part 1.  Social:  Instagram @true...
1hr 10m Mar 23, 2022
1hr 10m
35: Pauline, John, Keith, Lesley, & Edward: The Moors Murders, Part 1
In this chilling, multiple episode story, we talk about the disgusting and evil scum of this earth- Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. This couple reached havoc in England on their killing spree in Manchester. Their depravity is often unmatched, and it's scary as hell that two people so evil found eachother. Sources:  Book- Ian Brady & Myra Hindley: The Moors Serial Killers by John H. Dawson  Podcast...
47m Mar 16, 2022
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34: Irene Garza: Lost In A Scandal
Irene Garza was a gifted 2nd grade teacher who was devoted to her faith.... but that faith turns against her after she is brutally murdered by someone protected by them. She deserved so much more from the place she found comfort, instead she was pushed to the side by those she trusted in an unimaginable scandal to protect the man that hurt her.  Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod Twitter @truec...
1hr 8m Mar 09, 2022
1hr 8m
33: Chimney Doe & Live Oak Doe: Alone
When a skull is discovered in the chimney of a music store, theories run wild... but it's hard to determine what exactly happened when the person found can not be identified. More than 30 years later.. will there ever be answers?  This Chimney Doe connects to another doe that was called Live Oak Doe... were both of these doe's left alone and unidentified due to their gender identity?  Social:...
45m Mar 02, 2022
45m
32: Vivian Osbourne: A Vicious Murder In The North Pole
Alaska State Troopers head to Vivian's home in 2017 for a welfare check.. they could have never prepared themselves for what they would find. After stumbling upon the most brutal murder they have encountered in their careers, they quickly learn the disturbing story behind this scene. After 4 years of pause in the trial, it finally concluded just last week in February of 2022... it's time to tel...
51m Feb 23, 2022
51m
31: Lauren Smith-Fields & Brenda Rawls: Families Unnotified
Both Lauren Smith Fields & Brenda Rawls lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut when they were found dead on December 12th 2021. What connects their stories is that the Bridgeport Police Department didn't notify either of their families about their untimely deaths... Both families had to go looking for their loved one only to find out that days earlier, police had already discovered each of them dead....
48m Feb 09, 2022
48m
30: Shanann, Bella, Cece, & Nico: Murdered By Family Annihilator Chris Watts, Part 2
In part 2 we will will dive into the murders of Shanann and Nico as well as Bella and Cece. This is a heartbreaking part to this story so trigger warning here... Charlee gives us a great palate cleanser at the end to clear our minds. Sources: Netflix’s- American Murder: The Family Next Door https://www.criminalelement.com/the-perfect-father-by-john-glatt-new-excerpt/ https://medium.com/honestl...
47m Feb 02, 2022
47m
29: Shanann, Bella, Cece, & Nico: Murdered By Family Annihilator Chris Watts, Part 1
This is a deep dive into the backgrounds of the Watt's family and how the husband and father they trusted, turned into a family annihilator. In this episode, part 1, we will dive into Shanann's background, Chris's background, their marriage, and the affair. Part 2 will discuss the murders and arrest. Sources: Netflix's- American Murder: The Family Next Door https://www.denverpost.com/2018/11/1...
56m Feb 02, 2022
56m
27: David Scott Elmquist: Lit On Fire, Part 1 (Dad’s Interview Included)
This story isn't one that you can just do a quick google search on... because David's death was ruled a suicide and therefore it was not really covered in the news- regardless of the evidence that just doesn't add up. David Scott Elmquist was stigmatized because he was suffering with a very serious decline in his mental heath... What do you think.?? We have special guests this week including my...
1hr 5m Jan 26, 2022
1hr 5m
28: David Scott Elmquist: Lit On Fire, Part 2 (Dad’s Interview Included)
This is part 2 of the David Elmquist story... please click on part 1 to find our sources and a description of the story.  Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod TikTok @truecrimeexposedpodcast  Organization: www.truthfordavid.org
1hr 3m Jan 26, 2022
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26: Carly "Charli" Scott: A Deadly Road
Charli Scott lived on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii when she became pregnant with her son Joshua. This pregnancy didn’t have the best circumstances surrounding it but Charli made the best of her situation. Then one day all of her plans were taken from her and she disappeared from her life somewhere on the Hana Highway.  Social:  Instagram @truecrimeexpod TikTok @truecrimeexposed podcast...
1hr 17m Jan 19, 2022
1hr 17m
25: Deorr Kunz Jr: Vanished Without A Trace
2 year old Deorr went camping with his parents in Idaho back in 2015, when he vanished without a trace. At first it seems as though he may just be lost in the wilderness, but everyone keeps coming back to the same conclusion- that his parents seem suspicious. Did Deorr really even make it up to the mountains that fateful day?  Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod TikTok @truecrimeexposedpodcast ...
1hr 35m Jan 12, 2022
1hr 35m
24: James Hutchinson: The Ultimate Betrayal
6 year old James Hutchinson was a fun a loving little boy who just wanted to be with his family. His "mom", Britney Gosney would betray him in the most horrific way. This is a sad story about a child that deserved so much more from his short life here on earth. It's time for us to stand up against child abuse.. what can we do to help? Social: Instagram @truecrimeexpod TikTok @truecrimeexposedp...
48m Jan 05, 2022
48m
23: Jennifer & Adrianna Wix: Missing Or Murdered? (Sister’s Interview Included)
Jennifer Wix and her young daughter, Adrianna Wix went missing almost 18 years ago in 2004. They were living with Jennifer's boyfriend and his parents in Tennessee. The boyfriend and his parents lay out an elaborate story about their disappearance but there is a lot of speculation surrounding the story.  In this special and extensive episode, you will get to dive deep into this case with me as ...
2hr 13m Dec 22, 2021
2hr 13m
22: Victoria Brong, Brian Hayes, & Terry Sterling: Confessions On Youtube
Randy Stair always had a fascination with death, but as he grew older, these thoughts consumed him. He would use an animated world that he created to escape into. This animation was based off the cartoon, Danny Phantom. These escapes eventually turned dangerous when Randy starts to believe that these characters are god like and that he will be with them in the afterlife. After a lot of planning...
1hr 24m Dec 15, 2021
1hr 24m
21: Kayo Matsuzawa: Murdered in New Zealand
When Kayo Matsuzawa decides to travel abroad and study English in New Zealand, she is thrilled! After leaving Japan, Kayo spends around 1 year in New Zealand before she goes on a 3 day backpacking trip to Auckland, up on the North Island. She would only have the chance to discover this city for a couple hours after arrival before meeting with a monster that would end her trip early.  Social: T...
42m Dec 08, 2021
42m