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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A forgotten crime mirroring the Black Dahlia case, plus the latest on the Gilgo Beach, Hawaii doctor and FedEx child killer trials Apr 11, 2026

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In this episode, you’ll hear Eli Frankel, author of “The Black Dahlia, The Prairie Heiress and Their Hunter” discuss the lesser-known Prairie Heiress case, the murder of a woman named Leela Welsh. It mirrors the Black Dahlia case in many ways, and Frankel argues that the same killer was behind both gruesome crimes. We’ll also dive in to the case of a Hawaii doctor who has been accused of trying to kill his wife on her birthday, the guilty plea of the Gilgo Beach murderer who authorities tried to track down for decades, the trial of a FedEx driver accused of murdering a 7-year-old girl and other cases from across the country. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KRLD 1080 in Dallas, 1010 WINS in New York, KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Trial updates, from Luigi to the alleged KC neighbor killer Apr 04, 2026

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This week, we’re focusing on trials. Once the hunt for a killer or other criminal is over, it can take years for them to go to trial. The high -profile Luigi Mangione case is a good example, both his state and federal trials have been postponed. Meanwhile, the trial for a man accused of killing his neighbor after allegedly harassing the entire neighborhood has been scheduled, and a homicide cause of death ruling in Buffalo might not lead to a trial at all. We'll also cover narrowly avoided crimes and other updates from Audacy stations across the country. Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show of KMBZ in Kansas City.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Would you want a convicted rapist and killer to move to your town? Mar 28, 2026

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This week, looking into what happens when violent criminals get parole – specifically how it impacts the communities the move into after their release. We’ll also get a detailed rundown of a harrowing Uber drive that ended in gunfire and some reflections on the late director Rob Reiner three months after his murder. We also have short updates on several other cases – including the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KMOX in St. Louis, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and KNX News out of Los Angeles.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Will Tyler Ann Block go free 25 years after her murder conviction? Plus, an Oscar-winning look at the aftermath of school shootings Mar 21, 2026

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In this episode, CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman, who worked on the Oscar-winning documentary “All The Empty Rooms” about mass shootings discusses the film. We’ll also hear about the latest development in the two by four killer case out of Kansas and more. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and KCBS Radio in the Bay Area.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: How a ‘Sandy Hook’ outcome was averted during synagogue attack, plus another twist in the Guthrie case Mar 14, 2026

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This episode covers the latest updates in the Nancy Guthrie dissappearance case, the attack on Temple Israel in Michigan, an update on the Tops shooting case and a prank that turned deadly. Featuring audio from Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo, the Henry Lake Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Crimes that are shaping our world Mar 07, 2026

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In this roundup, we’ll be looking into crimes from the past have changed our world in sometimes surprising ways and that are continuing to change it. Those include the Oxford School Shooting in Michigan, the Apalachee School Shooting in Georgia and a 1988 arson case Missouri. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, 1010 WINS in New York City, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: New study claims Kurt Cobain was murdered, but police say the case is closed Feb 28, 2026

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This week, we’re going to discuss a new study that suggests grunge rock icon Kurt Cobain didn’t die by suicide, but that he was murdered. Before we get to the Cobain case we’ll also listen in on an interview with an official with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. He spoke to Audacy about a heartbreaking case where a mother was found guilty of manslaughter of her 25-day-old baby. And, to start we have some updates to high profile cases – the Nick Reiner and Nancy Guthrie cases – as well a murder investigation underway in the Bay Area. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and Scoot out of WWL in New Orleans.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Will DNA help solve this 50-year-old 'child killer' cold case and the Guthrie mystery? Feb 21, 2026

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This is a true crime roundup from the On Deadline podcast. This week, we dive into a new interview with family of the victims of Michigan’s Oakland Child Killer. We’ll also cover three cases out of Pennsylvania and the latest on the Nancy Guthrie mystery. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KDKA Newsradio in Pittsburgh, WBEN News Talk in Buffalo, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 The Talk in St. Louis.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: What comes next in the Epstein and Guthrie cases? Feb 14, 2026

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This week, we’re going to focus on updates to two stories that have captured the public’s attention in recent weeks: the Jeffrey Epstein files and the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. In both cases, sifting fact from fiction can be difficult as online sleuths share theories all over social media. We'll also cover two crimes that you might have missed. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas-Fort Worth, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Chad Hartman out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, WBEN in Buffalo, the Bob Rose Show out of 97.3 the Sky in Central Florida and the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 The Talk in St. Louis, Mo.

TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Why the Guthrie abduction story is ‘uniquely rare’ Feb 07, 2026

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This week, we’re diving into conversations from our stations about a mystery stumping everyone this week: the disappearance of well-known journalist Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy. But first, we’ll cover a double-take headline from this week. Former First Lady Jill Biden’s first husband – William Stevenson – has been accused of killing his current wife. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, KCBS Radio in the Bay Area, the Dana & Parks Show Out of KMBZ in Kansas City, the Marc Cox Morning show out 97.1 th Talk he talk in St. Louis and the Chad Hartman Show out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.

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