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Generation Why: True Crime

Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the podcast combines in-depth research and discussion to bring you cases that challenge your perspective and keep you hooked. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just starting your true crime journey, Generation Why offers a large catalog of true crime tales. Don’t miss out—tune in and join a community passionate about uncovering the truth.

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Chiefsaholic - 609 Feb 10, 2025

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One fan’s seemingly harmless obsession with the Kansas City Chiefs begins to spiral out of control, transforming into dangerous and risky behavior. Soon, the fan realizes that his lifelong dream of being recognized by Chiefs fans comes with far-reaching consequences, not just for him, but for those he’s trying to impress.

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The Murder of Charles Zan - 608 Feb 03, 2025

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October 17th, 2009. Miamisburg, Ohio. Pandora Zan called 911 to report that she had been attacked by an intruder and found her husband Charles stabbed to death after she regained consciousness. Days later, she implicated her son in the murder.

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Anne Marie Fahey - 607 Jan 27, 2025

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June 27, 1996. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Anne Marie Fahey was last seen alive at dinner with Tom Capano, a wealthy attorney with political connections in the state of Delaware.

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Christopher Benedetto and Janette Piro - 606 Jan 20, 2025

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November 16th, 1998. Singer Island, Florida. Neighbors of Christopher Benedetto and Janette Piro called the police to report the couple missing after they hadn’t been seen for several days. Later that month, Janette’s body was found inside her home, but Christopher remained missing.

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Jesse Valencia - 605 Jan 13, 2025

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June 5th, 2004. Columbia, Missouri. 23-year-old college student Jesse Valencia was murdered a block away from his apartment. Within days, the Columbia Police Department received tips that Jesse was in a relationship with a married officer.

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Richard McCoy Jr. - 604 Jan 06, 2025

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April 7th, 1972. Denver, Colorado. An armed man hijacked a passenger plane and escaped with $500,000. After receiving a tip from a Utah Highway Patrolman, Richard McCoy Jr. was arrested and charged with the crime

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Into The Fire - 603 Dec 30, 2024

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Aundria Bowman, a.k.a Alexis Badger, went missing on March 11, 1989. Her case went cold for 20 years until her birth mother, Cathy Terkanian learned of her disappearance. With the help of internet sleuths, loved ones, and tenacious cold case detectives, Cathy uncovered the truth about her daughter’s disappearance and the terrible man behind it.

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Casey White & Vicky White - 602 Dec 23, 2024

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When inmate Casey Cole White confessed to the 2015 unsolved murder of a woman in Rogersville, Alabama, and was transferred to Lauderdale detention center to await trial for capital murder, no one could imagine he would escape and lead the police on an 11-day manhunt. Even more shocking was his partner in crime- Corrections officer, and four-time “employee of the year,” Vicky White.

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Manuel Ellis - 601 Dec 16, 2024

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March 3, 2020. Tacoma, Washington. On March 3, 2020, three months before George Floyd was killed, Manuel Ellis found himself in a similar situation at an intersection in Tacoma, WA. He was tased, on his stomach, handcuffed, and held down by a police officer kneeling on his back. Despite pleas that he couldn’t breathe, Manny remained in that position until he suffocated to death. The officers claimed they used appropriate force to subdue a man who swung at them first. However, witness videos seemed to show a very different story...

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The Death of Chuck Morgan - 600 Dec 09, 2024

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Chuck Morgan disappeared for 3 days in March 1977 and claimed he was abducted and tortured. Two months later he disappeared for a second time and was found 11 days later dead with a shot to the back of the head. The investigation that followed found a slew of fraudulent dealings and ties to the criminal underworld.

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