Best Basement Fort Productions Podcasts (2023)

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Cindy Monkman | The Apelt Brothers' Plot 46:18

4h ago46:18

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Cindy Monkman met a charming German man in a bar one night, and the two began dating. But when his visa was about to expire and he suggested a green card marriage, Cindy thought she was helping him out. What she didn’t know was that this was part of a plot that started before they even met. *This case is solved* Book: https://middlechildbook.com/ab…

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Bonus: Lay Them To Rest | Giveaway! 53:12

1d ago53:12

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Charlie and Eric sit down with author Laura Norton about her new book Lay Them To Rest. Email for giveaway: crimelinespodcast@gmail.com Music: Critical Thinking by Philip AyersBy Crimelines LLC

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Dorothy Mayfield | The Punishment of Gina Grant 49:12

16d ago49:12

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When a juvenile is charged with a heinous crime, the idea is to punish to rehabilitate and allow that child to live a healthy adult life. But are all crimes, even when committed by a 14-year-old, forgivable? And how soon should that forgiveness come? *This case is solved* Sponsors: Get $15 off a Skylight Frame at Skylight Frame.com/CRIMELINES Go to…

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Carol Taggart | Prison of Control 42:38

14d ago42:38

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When Carol Anne Taggart went missing, it wouldn’t take long for the authorities to close the book on what happened to her. But due to a loophole in Scottish law, her killer would be controlling things for years to come. Carol’s family is trying to change that. Contact your MSP: https://www.parliament.scot/msps *This case is solved* Support the show…

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The Conclusion? | John Robinson Part 3 46:39

29d ago46:39

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In June of 2000, John Robinson was arrested on two complaints of sexual assault and one of theft. The arrest gave the police probable cause to search for evidence of what they really thought he was guilty of–murder. And that’s exactly what they found. This case is partially resolved. Submit a tip: https://tips.fbi.gov/home or call your local FBI fi…

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Beverly Bonner, Sheila and Debbie Faith, Izabela Lewicka, and Suzette Trouten | John Robinson Pt 2 59:32

1M ago59:32

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John Robinson was known in Kansas and Missouri as a conman, and eventually found himself locked up for about 6 years in state prison. But when he was released, the prison librarian moved to be with him and then she disappeared. It would take 4 more women to go missing before he was stopped. This case is partially resolved. Submit a tip: https://tip…

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Paula Godfrey, Lisa Stasi, and Catherine Clampitt | John Robinson Part 1 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

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In the year 2000, the Kansas City Metro area was rocked with the news that a serial killer had been operating in the area for at least 16 years, and more than that, he had been on police radar almost that entire time. But are his confirmed victims his only victims? This case is partially resolved. Submit a tip: https://tips.fbi.gov/home or call you…

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Maze of Secrets | Halloween BONUS! 1:27:04

1M ago1:27:04

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..1 eerie corn maze... ...9 haunting figures... ...9 spine-tingling tales... ...Will YOU find your way out? This holiday season, step into a labyrinth of shadows and suspense with Shane Waters as your guide. In this chilling collaboration, you'll encounter the hosts of 9 acclaimed true crime podcasts, each offering a dark tale and a life lesson to …

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Alan Helmick | A Prenup of Protection 1:08:55

1M ago1:08:55

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When Miriam Giles met Alan Helmick, it was nearly love at first sight. His children worried she was after his money so she signed a prenup that would leave her with virtually nothing. But would that prenup really be the protection Alan needed? This case is solved. Podcast Recommendation: Killer Psyche Daily Sponsors: Play Word Collect now! Just go …

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Wayan Mirna Salihan | Ice Cold Justice? 53:35

2M ago53:35

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Mirna Salihin had distanced herself from her friend Jessica Wongso after an awkward conversation. But when she decided to meet up with a group of friends, including Jessica, tragedy would strike and Indonesia’s trial of the century would follow. This case is solved but disputed. Podcast recommendation: Listen to the Amazon exclusive podcast, KILLER…

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Jane Bashara | A Husband's Secret 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

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If you like this bonus episode and are interested in getting more every month, go to https://www.patreon.com/crimelines or subscribe in your Apple Podcast App! When Jane Bashara was found dead after what looked like a carjacking, the police zeroed in on her husband as a suspect. The problem was, he had a rock solid alibi. But a man came forward to …

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Craig Rideout | A Family Plot 49:49

2M ago49:49

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Even the most carefully planned murders can unravel when details are overlooked. But in the case we’re discussing tonight, one person said the details weren’t missed–they were intentional in order to frame him. This case is solved. Tickets to the Studio Both/And Launch https://www.bothand.fyi/event-details-registration/studio-both-and-launch-party …

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The Swartz Family | Both And 1:13:03

2M ago1:13:03

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Bob and Kay Swartz adopted three older children, hoping that love and boundaries would be enough to heal their trauma. But as behaviors escalated, their ability to cope diminished and it led to tragic results. This case is solved. Book Recommendation: Sudden Fury by Leslie Walker Tickets to the Studio Both/And Launch https://www.bothand.fyi/event-d…

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Listen Now: 48 Hours 8:14

2M ago8:14

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Listen to 48 Hours ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: Wondery.fm/48_CL One of television's most popular true-crime series is now adapted for your ears with the “48 Hours” podcast. Every week, award-winning CBS News correspondents investigate the most intriguing crime and justice cases. Here’s a previe…

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Sian Simmonds | A Tangled Plot 1:20:59

3M ago1:20:59

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When a man scratched Sian Simmonds’s car outside her home, she invited him inside to exchange insurance information. Hours after the stranger left, Sian was found dead. The killer left behind a clue so obvious that the police thought it must be a ruse. But it was actually the start of unraveling a multilayer murder plot. Book Recommendation: Fatal …

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Cher Elder | The Destruction of Tom Luther 59:49

3M ago59:49

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When Cher Elder disappeared, the police learned she was last seen with a man with a violent past. But when that past was not allowed in at trial and jury deliberations stalled, some wondered if the law was getting in the way of justice. This case is solved. Book Recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Steve-Jackson/dp/0786032537 EVENTS: Tick…

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Pepita Madalyn Redhair | MMIW Crimelines and Consequences 45:35

4M ago45:35

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Enjoy this episode of Crimelines and Consequences and subscribe in your favorite podcast app! Pepita Redhair was reported missing by her mother in March 2020, at the beginning of shutdowns. The case was slow to get started and three years later, her family is still asking where is Pepita? At the time she went missing, Pepita was 27 years old, 5'1",…

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Listen Now - Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting 6:05

4M ago6:05

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When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike’s disappearance might have faded from memory, if it wasn’t for one woman’s tireless crusade. From Wondery, comes a new season of Over My Dead Body; a story about an …

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Shannon Siders | The Last To See Her 46:45

4M ago46:45

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When a young woman was murdered in Michigan, her father kept the pressure on the police and the public demanding to know who killed his only child. Eventually, two witnesses came forward with what they said was the answer. But their story seemed almost unbelievable. This case is solved but disputed. Sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/50Crimelines and u…

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April Barber | A Walk on the Beach 44:37

4M ago44:37

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April and Justin Barber were celebrating their third wedding anniversary when tragedy struck. The police were suspicious about the story they were being told but finding conclusive evidence proved to be tricky. This case is solved but only partially resolved. Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/CRIMELINES and use th…

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The Uden Family and Ron Holtz | One Case Solves Another 1:06:26

4M ago1:06:26

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When Virginia Uden and her children went missing, her ex-husband Gerald was the prime suspect. But with little evidence to go on, the case went cold. That was until another, unrelated disappearance broke this case wide open. This case is solved but only partially resolved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in y…

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Stefanie Rengel | A Hidden Plot 52:03

5M ago52:03

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When two teens tried to scare a third, everyone thought it was just teenage melodrama. The parents tried to scare the kids out of their feud but little did they know that the plotting continued. This case is solved. Sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/crimelines50 and use code crimelines50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Want more content? Check out my …

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Listen Now: Suspect "Five Shots in the Dark" 6:10

5M ago6:10

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Leon Benson spent 24 years in an Indiana state prison for the 1998 murder of a young man named Kasey Schoen. His conviction hinged on the testimony of two eyewitnesses – but what if their memories turned out to be wrong? And what if the people who knew what really happened had never been allowed to speak? Suspect Season 3: Five Shots in the Dark is…

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Taylor Wright | With Friends Like This 50:33

5M ago50:33

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In 2017, Taylor Wright had been ordered by the court to return the money she took out of a joint account she held with her ex-husband. She left one morning to go to the bank to get the money and disappeared. Even those closest to her thought she might have left, buckling under the stress. But the police investigation showed that was not the case. T…

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Leann Fletcher | Stories versus Clues 1:00:15

5M ago1:00:15

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When only two people are in the room when a gun goes off, only two people can tell us what happened. But when one of them is dead and the police don’t believe the survivor, it’s up to the evidence to tell the truth. This case is solved but disputed. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app…

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Matthew Rattlesnake Grant | Introducing The Fall Line 15:17

5M ago15:17

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Matthew Rattlesnake Grant disappeared and was murdered on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in December of 2016. His family in the United States and Canada now push for media coverage of missing and murdered Natives as part of the MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Persons) movement and for arrests in Matthew's case. PART 1: https://www.th…

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Lita McClinton Sullivan | A Deadly Delivery 1:04:30

6M ago1:04:30

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A stranger carrying flowers rang a doorbell in an upscale Atlanta neighborhood and carried out a murder-for-hire. Though the police identified their prime suspect on day 1, it would take nearly 20 years for justice. This case is solved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTub…

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Gregg Williams | A Web of Lies 1:01:29

6M ago1:01:29

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When someone’s default position is to lie, everything they do raises eyebrows. And when they have changing stories about how their husband died, the eyebrows being raised are those of the police. This case is solved. Podcast Recommendation: Cult Liter by Wondery Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorit…

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Judy Smith and Chad & Jason Burnett | Enhanced Evidence 52:06

7M ago52:06

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In 1989, a man was arrested for a triple murder. What no one knew at the time was that his story would eventually lead to the overhaul of the death penalty in Tennessee 33 years later. This case is solved. Want more content? Check out my other podcast Crimelines & Consequences in your favorite podcast app or on YouTube. Come meet me! June 10th and …

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Richard & Phyllis Nelson | An Accidental Defense 46:00

7M ago46:00

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From the outside, Richard and Phyllis Nelson had the perfect marriage. And even those on the inside, like their daughters, saw it that way until their father’s personality seemed to change. Phyllis saw his anger as a byproduct of work stress but she soon found out that wasn’t all. This case is solved. Podcast recommendation: Follow American Scandal…

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Bonus Part 2: Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem 1:19:10

7M ago1:19:10

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This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. Podcasts are listed here in order of app…

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Bonus Part 1: Deadly Devotion: Motherhood and Mayhem 1:13:03

7M ago1:13:03

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This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the love and sacrifices of mothers, but today we’ll be exploring the twisted tales that lurk behind the shadows. Podcasts are listed here in order of app…

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The Haldersons | the stories of Chandler Halderson 52:02

7M ago52:02

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When Bart and Krista Halderson were reported missing in July 2021 by their son Chandler, the police began their usual inquiries. They had no idea that within days, they would have all the answers and those answers would be brutal. This case is solved. Podcast recommendation: Listen to FBI Retired Case File Review now! Sponsors: Give a meaningful gi…

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Sunny von Bulow | Two Trials, Two Verdicts 1:04:06

7M ago1:04:06

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An heiress to a fortune falls critically ill just as her marriage is falling apart. Decades after a sensational trial where her husband was the defendant, people still ask if justice was done. This case is disputed. Podcast recommendation: FBI Retired Case File Review Sponsors: Come meet me! June 10th and 11th – CrimeCon UK: https://www.crimecon.co…

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Dustin Wedhe and Tracey Richter | Who was the victim? 1:10:08

8M ago1:10:08

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After Tracey Richter killed a home intruder, she was hailed as the mother who risked it all to protect her children. The dead man’s mother said the whole truth would one day come out. It took a decade before that would happen though some say the truth was always out there. This case is *solved* but disputed Podcast recommendation: Follow Generation…

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Courtney Holden | Without a Trace MMIW 35:13

8M ago35:13

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A Washington mother was reported missing in October 2019. When the police began investigating, they were shocked to learn that she had been missing for a year and a half and the people closest to her couldn’t keep their stories straight. If you know anything, call the Spokane Police Department at (509) 755-2489 Website recommendation: https://uncov…

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Kelly Dwyer | Circumstantial Evidence 45:42

8M ago45:42

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A young woman was seen entering an apartment building but the cameras never saw her leave. When she was reported missing, all eyes were on that apartment but no forensic evidence was recovered. Would a purely circumstantial case ever hold up in court? This case is *solved* Podcast Recommendation: FBI Retired Case Review with Jerri Williams Come mee…

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Bonus: Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 2 1:13:14

8M ago1:13:14

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This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and exp…

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Bonus: Deceptions & Resurrections, Part 1 1:15:03

8M ago1:15:03

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This Easter, join Shane Waters on a whimsical adventure featuring 13 podcasters (including CRIMELINES!) as they share true stories of con artists and fake deaths. Delve into the magical world of the Enchanted Easterlands, where you’ll encounter peculiar characters and captivating true crime tales. Discover the history and origins of Easter, and exp…

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Kelly Dean Hogan | The Escape of Randolph Dial 58:38

9M ago58:38

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In 1981, a taekwondo instructor in Oklahoma was killed by an unknown assailant. Years later, the killer confessed though his exact motives were still in question. But when that confessed murderer escaped from prison–taking someone with him –we were left with even more questions. This case is *solved* Sponsors: Get better sleep now with Blissy and u…

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Introducing Against the Odds: Alaska Bear Attack 7:11

9M ago7:11

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Against the Odds is a podcast from Wondery about regular, everyday people who found themselves fighting for their lives against unthinkable odds. Told from the point of view of the survivors, you’ll feel first-hand what it was like for them to fight to stay alive. Like the Alaska Bear Attack, a backcountry ski trip with three friends that turned in…

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FC Martinez | The Question of Hate 37:22

9M ago37:22

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In the early 2000s, Colorado’s hate crime laws didn’t include sexuality or gender identity. In spite of a killer bragging about bug-smashing a gay person, the murderer of Nádleehí/Two Spirit teen FC Martinez has been walking free since 2018 For additional information and support for LGBTQ+ youth: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ To watch the Two S…

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Ray Green | The Missing Cowboy 43:24

9M ago43:24

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When the police conducted a welfare check on Raymond Green, his wife Dani welcomed them onto the property and allowed them to search… they could search anywhere except the padlocked metal box in the yard. When the police came back with a warrant, they learned what was hidden in that box. For more information on the treatment of PTSD: https://www.ma…

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Michelle Martinko | DNA Solve 41:21

10M ago41:21

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For 40 years, the city of Cedar Rapids wondered if they had a killer among them. And when the case finally looked solved thanks to DNA, the defense looked back to evidence collection methods from the 1970s and said it wasn’t such an open-and-shut case. This case is *solved* Come meet me! True Crime Live: Albuquerque https://www.facebook.com/events/…

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Introducing COLD: The Search for Sheree 9:37

10M ago9:37

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Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there. When a …

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Karen Ann Phillips | The Dream of Steven Linscott 40:17

10M ago40:17

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When a woman was murdered in her apartment, the police told her neighbors to call in any tip they had, no matter how small it may seem. But when one man called in about a dream he had, he landed himself at the top of the suspect list. This case is *unsolved* Sponsors: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use CRIMELINES to get an additional 30% off …

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Bloody Valentine Part 2 1:12:07

10M ago1:12:07

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…12 dates … …14 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts, including Crimelines! Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It’s an extra special, two-part, more than two-hour, Valentine's event. Podcasts are l…

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Bloody Valentine Part 1 1:10:05

10M ago1:10:05

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…12 dates … …14 love gone wrong stories… …Will YOU be my Valentine? This Valentine’s Day, prepare for a unique podcast experience! Shane Waters will introduce 14 crime podcast hosts, including Crimelines! Each host brings a new, love gone wrong true story to mix. It’s an extra special, two-part, more than two-hour, Valentine's event. Part 1 of 2. P…

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Wondery Presents: Stolen Hearts 6:08

10M ago6:08

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Sergeant Jill Evans is a small-town cop in Wales with an impressive record in her job, and a less than impressive record in her love life. After three engagements, two divorces and one affair, she’s beginning to worry that love is only true in fairy tales. That is until she meets: Dean. He’s a wealthy beauty entrepreneur with his own range of toile…

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Capt. Lynn Reister | Danger on the Homefront 48:21

10M ago48:21

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When a key witness refused to testify against a defendant, the entire case was in jeopardy until the prosecutors found a new angle to take. This case is *solved* Sponsors: Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 OFF your first box at dailyharvest.com/crimelines (psst: I get the monthly box so I have quick, easy, and delicious plant-based lunches on hand at al…

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