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The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Laci Peterson, Part 1 Dec 19, 2017

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On Christmas Eve day, 2002, an 8-month pregnant woman went missing from her home. A large-scale search was started right away, but suspicion immediately fell upon her husband, Scott Peterson. This episode will be a little different for OUAC. I have a special co-host, Yolanda Norris from the Not Perfect or Functional Podcast who will be discussing the case with me. Yolanda is my sister so this is a real holiday treat for me - and I hope it will be for you too! Also, while you may think you know this story, we've come at it from a different angle. First, it will be in response to the A&E program "The Murder of Laci Peterson" in which they lay out a case for the reasons some believe Scott Peterson was tried in the media and should have been found not guilty. Second, we will do a deep into the background and psyche of Scott Peterson to give our take on why we think not only is he guilty, but that there were signs pointing to how and why Scott may have been able to so casually murder his wife and unborn son. This episode is Part One of a two-part special episode. Part Two comes out tomorrow! Happy Holidays! Holiday Greetings in this episode were shared with you by: Podcasts We Listen To Twisted Philly True Crime Sweden Minds of Madness Misconduct They Walk Among Us FBI Retired Case File Review with Jerri Williams In the Myx and Criminal Musings by Myxter Hyde See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Holiday Hijinx Dec 12, 2017

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Get into the holiday spirit—true crime style! In this special holiday edition episode, we’re talking Black Friday madness, Grinchy burglars, and other wild holiday crime stories.

Plus, enjoy holiday greetings from some of our favorite true crime podcasts:

🎄 Canadian True Crime 🎄 True Crime Garage 🎄 Southern Fried True Crime 🎄 Insight Podcast 🎄 True Crime Island 🎄 Murder Road Trip 🎄 The Cleaning of John Doe 🎄 Killifornia Dreaming 🎄 Done Disappeared

Wishing all our listeners a happy and safe holiday season!

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The 12 Crimes of Christmas: Very Bad Santa Dec 05, 2017

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We’re kicking off the true crime holiday season with shocking tales of Santas who strayed far from the nice list. From heists to historical crimes, these bad Santas prove that not everyone in a red suit spreads holiday cheer.

🎅🔪 #ChristmasCrime #BadSantas #HistoricalCrime

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Murder in the Family: Fritz Klenner and Susie Lynch Nov 28, 2017

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Family bonds can be unbreakable—but in this case, they were deadly. Fritz Klenner and Susie Lynch, cousins from a wealthy and prominent family, turned against their own relatives in a shocking tale of revenge, paranoia, and murder.

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Resources: Books: Bitter Blood: A True Story of Southern Family Pride, Madness and Multiple Murder by Jerry Bledsoe Movies/Television: In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride and Madness (Also known as "Bitter Blood") starring Harry Hamlin and Kelly McGillis (1994)

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Murder in the Family: Sante and Kenny Kimes Nov 21, 2017

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A mother’s influence can shape a child’s future—but in the case of Sante and Kenny Kimes, it led to a dark path of deception, fraud, and murder. This mother-son duo was more than just a team of seasoned con artists; their elaborate financial schemes eventually escalated into cold-blooded killings. Together, they manipulated, stole, and killed to protect their web of lies.

How did a life of scams and cons spiral into murder? And what finally brought them down? Tune in as we uncover the shocking true story of Sante and Kenny Kimes.

🔪🎭 #SerialKillers #SanteKimes #KennyKimes #ConArtists #TrueCrime

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Murder in the Family: The Chilling Crimes of the González Sisters Nov 14, 2017

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In 1964, a shocking discovery in Jalisco, Mexico, revealed one of the most prolific serial killer families in history. The González Sisters ran a sinister operation under the guise of a boarding house, luring in vulnerable women with promises of work—only to exploit, imprison, and ultimately murder them.

Fueled by greed and cruelty, these sisters built a deadly empire, leaving a trail of victims in their wake. How did they evade capture for so long? And what finally led to their downfall?

Join us as we uncover the horrifying true story of the González Sisters—one of the darkest chapters in Mexico’s true crime history.

🖤🔪 #TrueCrime #SerialKillers #GonzalezSisters #MurderInTheFamily #CrimeHistory

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Murder in the Family: The Brutal Crimes of the Briley Brothers Nov 07, 2017

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Some families share an unbreakable bond—but for the Briley Brothers, that bond was built on violence. In the late 1970s, Linwood, James, and Anthony Briley unleashed a reign of terror in Richmond, Virginia, committing a series of brutal murders during an eight-month crime spree.

Driven by a thirst for power and bloodshed, the brothers targeted strangers and acquaintances alike, leaving a community paralyzed with fear. Their crimes were so ruthless that even hardened criminals were shocked by their brutality.

How did three brothers become some of the most feared killers in Virginia’s history? And what finally stopped their murderous rampage? Join us as we unravel the chilling true story of the Briley Brothers.

🔪🔥 #TrueCrime #BrileyBrothers #MurderInTheFamily #SerialKillers #CrimeSpree

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Halloween Tales: Volume 2 Oct 23, 2017

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Urban legends are meant to thrill and terrify—but what if some of them were true? In this special episode, we unravel eerie tales that have haunted communities for decades, revealing the real-life crimes that inspired them. From the sinister letters of The Watcher to the terror spread by Son of Sam and The Zodiac Killer, these infamous cases prove that sometimes, reality is even more chilling than fiction.

Which legends are based on fact? And what really happened behind the myths? Tune in for a spine-tingling look at the true crimes lurking beneath the surface of these urban legends.

🔪👁️ #TrueCrime #UrbanLegends #SonOfSam #ZodiacKiller #TheWatcher #3xKiller

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Fakes, Frauds and Liars: The Warrior Eli Hoax Oct 16, 2017

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When a pregnant mother tragically dies in a car accident, thousands of Facebook friends come together to grieve. But what if everything they believed—her life, her family, her heartbreaking story—was a lie?

In this episode, we unravel the shocking Warrior Eli Hoax, a case of Munchausen by Internet that fooled an entire online community. How was the deception uncovered? And what drives someone to fabricate an entire existence online?

Join us as we dive into one of the most elaborate internet hoaxes ever exposed.

🎭🕵️‍♂️ #TrueCrime #OnlineDeception #WarriorEliHoax #MunchausenByInternet #FakesFraudsLiars

Thanks to Taryn Harper Wright for her help with this episode. Find her at www.warriorelihoax.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/warriorelihoax.

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Fakes, Frauds and Liars: Belle Gibson Oct 09, 2017

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She preached wellness. She promised hope. She built an empire on a lie.

Belle Gibson was an Australian wellness influencer who captivated millions with her story—claiming she had terminal brain cancer and had miraculously cured herself through natural remedies. She sold books, launched an app, and gained a devoted following, all while profiting from her supposed survival story. But when journalists began asking questions, her carefully crafted world came crumbling down.

How did she deceive so many for so long? What was the truth behind her fraudulent claims? And what happened when the world found out she was lying?

Join us as we uncover one of the biggest wellness scams in modern history.

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