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Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast

The Official Podcast of Ray William Johnson, storyteller and comedian. Tune in for the best stories of True Crime and Pop Culture.

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The Megan Thee Stallion / Tory Lanez Shooting Explained Aug 01, 2025

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In July 2020, rapper Megan Thee Stallion was shot in the foot after leaving a Hollywood Hills party, later accusing fellow artist Tory Lanez (real name Daystar Peterson) of firing the shots from inside their SUV following an argument.

This Funeral Director Lost 190 Bodies - The Jon Hallford Story Jul 31, 2025

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Jon Hallford, co-owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Colorado, was sentenced in June 2025 to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for misusing COVID-19 relief funds and defrauding grieving families

She Sent Him 65,000 Texts After One Date - The Jacqueline Ades Story Jul 30, 2025

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Jacqueline Ades, a 31-year-old woman, became infamous after a seemingly innocuous date spiraled into months of obsession. After just one date, she allegedly sent her romantic interest over 65,000 text messages—many threatening and bizarre—averaging nearly 500 a day . Following her demand to stop contact, she escalated to stalking behavior, appearing at his home multiple times and even breaking in while he was abroad.

This Dumb Youtuber is Trying To Vlog North Sentinel Island - The Mykhailo Polyakov Story Jul 29, 2025

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In March 2025, Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American YouTuber, was arrested by Indian authorities after illegally landing on North Sentinel Island, home to one of the world’s most isolated tribes, the Sentinelese.

Pepsi Caused a Riot That Killed 5 People Jul 28, 2025

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In 1992, Pepsi Philippines launched a popular promotional campaign called Number Fever, in which bottle caps carried random three‑digit numbers—announced nightly on TV—with winnings ranging from ₱100 to a grand prize of ₱1 million. But on May 25, the winning number 349 was mistakenly printed on between 600,000 and 800,000 caps instead of just two, triggering a frenzy when the announcement aired and thousands presented winning caps at Pepsi plants expecting life‑changing payouts . Pepsi offered a goodwill payment of ₱500 (~US $18) to cap holders, which nearly 486,000 accepted, but many refused—sparking protests.

This UFC Fighter is Now in Prison For Life - The Story of War Machine Jul 26, 2025

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Former MMA fighter Jonathan Paul “War Machine” Koppenhaver launched a violent home invasion in August 2014 at the Las Vegas residence of his ex-girlfriend, adult film star Christy Mack.

This Youtuber Had Her Husband Murdered - The Samantha Wolhford story Jul 25, 2025

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In February 2015, Samantha Wohlford staged an elaborate home invasion in Titus County, Texas—claiming masked intruders tied her up, beat her husband Ernie Ibarra, and kidnapped him while their children slept .

This Nickelodeon Rapper Is In Prison For Murder - The Silento Story Jul 24, 2025

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Rapper Richard Lamar "Ricky" Hawk, known professionally as Silento (famous for his 2015 hit "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)"), was sentenced in June 2025 to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty but mentally ill to voluntary manslaughter

She Died For a Nintendo Wii - The Jennifer Strange Story Jul 23, 2025

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On January 2007, 28‑year‑old Jennifer Strange, a mother of three, tragically died after participating in a KDND radio station contest dubbed “Hold Your Wee for a Wii,” in which contestants consumed excessive amounts of water—up to around two gallons—without relieving themselves. Her death was caused by acute water intoxication.

The Killer Who Couldn't Get a Boner - The Stanwood Elkus Story Jul 22, 2025

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In January 2013, 75-year-old retired barber Stanwood Elkus walked into Newport Beach urologist Dr. Ronald Gilbert’s office under a false identity and fatally shot him ten times in an ambush—purportedly stemming from a decades-old grudge

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