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From ‘Catch Me If You Can’ to cult leaders: Raleigh man explores deception in true crime podcast Javier Leiva, a Raleigh resident, has seen his true crime podcast "Pretend" skyrocket in popularity, reaching more than 5 million downloads in 2024 alone. Leiva's podcasts delve into the world of deception, covering con artists, cult leaders and even debunking claims made in the movie "Catch Me If You Can."

From 'Catch Me If You Can' to cult leaders: Raleigh man explores deception in true crime podcast

Javier Leiva, a Raleigh resident, has seen his true crime podcast "Pretend" skyrocket in popularity, reaching more than 5 million downloads in 2024 alone. Leiva's podcasts delve into the world of dec...

Texas lawmakers scold juvenile justice department over scathing DOJ report Democratic state Rep. Gene Wu criticized the department for treating an August 2024 federal report as “nothing.”

And another story of abuse at juvenile detention facilities. 😣

This is sickening. I used to work in juvenile detention, and I can't imagine this level of cruelty.

Wow!! At long last.

😯

Or as Keith Morrison would say, "Or DID he?" See my series, "Artful Crimes" on Once Upon a Crime to find out. 😏

With RANCH! 😒

Menendez Update, Clemency Track: Governor Newsom Risk Assessing Case To Establish Whether Erik & Lyle Are Public Protection Risk 👏🏼

Interesting development & timing.

The risk assessment will focus on whether Erik & Lyle are a risk to the public, self development & conduct since the crime

Man Sues Kim Kardashian After She Mistook Him For Death Row Inmate On Instagram "Kim Kardashian took his name, his picture, and his reputation, and accused him of being a convicted murderer to her over 350 million followers," the man's attorney said.

"Kim Kardashian took his name, his picture, and his reputation, and accused him of being a convicted murderer to her over 350 million followers," the man's attorney said.

Brian Laundrie called Gabby Petito crazy. This dangerous misogynistic trope must stop.

Brian DARVO’d Gabby:
D = deny
A = attack
R = reverse
V = victim &
O = offender role

He manipulated 4 officers. Listen to my series:
www.crime-analyst.com/p/case-003/

#GabbyPetito #CrimeAnalyst #BrianLaundrie

Florida attorney allegedly attacks man after being cut in front of in buffet line "From thereon, a melee began between a large number of the wedding guests," a deputy wrote in the police report.

As one does: lawandcrime.com/crime/the-la...

Ann Rule is my favorite true crime author. I drew this portrait of her so I could make it into a shirt; a process I’m gratefully able to do in my home studio. And now I get to send one to an author in the UK that wrote a book about her and that rules too! #drawing #truecrime #annrule #traditionalart

Join me for WordsFest London's webinar discussion of my bestselling #truecrime book ​A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue, from @harpercollinsca.bsky.social

'A rollicking real-life heist story' – @theglobeandmail.com

Signup details: www.eventbrite.ca/e/dean-jobb-...

Cold-case sleuths, sonar solve 20-year Utah mystery of man who disappeared without a trace DNA testing confirmed remains found in a Utah reservoir belong to a man who went missing in 2004, police said, ending a decades-long mystery.

#truecrime

Jack the Ripper’s Identity Revealed 130 Years Later Through DNA Match We now know the identity of one of the most famous serial killers, Jack The Ripper. And it's all thanks to DNA.

#truecrime
#jacktheripper

I loved this book! I listened with #audible. It was like an audiobook and a #truecrimepodcast rolled into one. 🥰

Los rumores son ciertos. He escrito un libro a cuatro manos con @estelacebrian.bsky.social para mayor gloria de Ese podcast del que usted me habla titulado @amigasestupendas.bsky.social
Disponible ya en preventa, sale el 19 de marzo.
Se agradecen likes y rebluits!
#lasamigasestupendas #truecrime

YouTube video by Hulu Good American Family | Official Trailer | Hulu

Horror fans will recognize the story.
To #truecrime fans, Natalia Grace has been a common name for several years.

#GoodAmericanFamily kicks off in 1 month.

🎧Original podcast series #18 🎙️ launches today 🚀
In "Murder in the Moonlight," @datelinenbc.bsky.social's Keith Morrison is, as always, a masterful storyteller as he & @shanebishop.bsky.social reveal how slippery the pursuit of #truth can be🔍 #Dateline #TrueCrime #MurderintheMoonlight bit.ly/41icngF

Book of the Day:

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#BookSky 💙📚 #truecrime

This speaks volumes. Diddy’s lawyer wants out. Is it all that digital evidence?

We talk about the evidence & share analysis & thoughts in my recent episode with Dr Jaime Zuckerman Ep #236: Unravelling Diddy:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

#Diddy #SeanCombs #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast

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72. The Death of Ellen Greenberg – Part 2 Podcast Episode · The Consult: Real FBI Profilers · 02/19/2025 · 1h 7m

Part 2 of our analysis of the death of Ellen Greenberg is out. We discuss the autopsy findings and whether it’s possible she stabbed herself 20 times. #truecrime

Listen to The Consult here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

YouTube video by Villains with Vaughn The Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase

Written by professional #author @faierius.bsky.social - we have a brand new #truecrime #podcast episode out today - based on the Vampire of Sacramento.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFjM...

Toronto Public Library is hosting a monthly true-crime series, starting Feb. 25, 6 pm at Beeton Hall, Toronto Reference Library (Yonge/Bloor Streets).

Free and open to the public.

I will be moderating all four panels.

Series info: tinyurl.com/mu57d4pk

Florida man arrested after deputies find cocaine in couch, cash in dryer vent Deputies say they found nearly 60 grams of cocaine in Florida man's couch and $52K in a dryer vent landing the accused drug trafficker behind bars.

The war on drugs joins the war on lint. cbs12.com/news/local/f...

Wednesday Night Case Updates YouTube video by True Crime Squad

Watch for updates in Bryan Kohberger, Jeremy Best, Delphi, A$AP Rocky, Jack The Ripper, Andrew Lester, Rachel Henry and more!

Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals To Overturn His Wrongful “Shaken Baby” Conviction Mr. Roberson asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA) again to grant relief based on significant new evidence supporting his actual innocence.

Citing New Expert Reports And Other Evidence Supporting His Innocence, Robert Roberson Again Asks Texas Court of Criminal Appeals To Overturn His Wrongful “Shaken Baby” Conviction: innocenceproject.org/robert-rober...