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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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This Twitch Streamer Destroys His Life For a Webcam Girl - The Grant Amato story Mar 04, 2025

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Grant Amato was convicted in 2019 for the murders of his parents and brother in Chuluota, Florida, after they confronted him about stealing money. Obsessed with a Bulgarian camgirl, he had drained his family's finances, spending over $200,000 on her before being kicked out of the house. In a desperate attempt to continue his online relationship, he unalived his family

America's Most Notorious Spy - The Robert Hanssen story Mar 03, 2025

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Robert Hanssen was an FBI agent who became one of the most notorious spies in U.S. history, secretly selling classified information to the Soviet Union and Russia for over 20 years. His betrayal compromised national security, exposed double agents, and led to the deaths of American operatives. He was arrested in 2001 after an internal investigation uncovered his espionage, and he later pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty.

Reality TV Star Murders a Playboy Model - The Ryan Jenkins / Jasmine Fiore story Mar 02, 2025

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Ryan Jenkins, a Canadian reality TV contestant, became infamous in 2009 when he was accused of murdering his wife, Jasmine Fiore, a model and actress. Fiore’s body was found in a suitcase in a dumpster, with her teeth and fingertips removed in an attempt to prevent identification. Jenkins fled to Canada but was found unalived in a motel room days later.

Thailand's Most Notorious Serial Killer - The Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn story Mar 01, 2025

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Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, known as "Am Cyanide," was convicted in November 2024 for the cyanide poisoning of her friend, Siriporn Kanwong, during a Buddhist ritual in April 2023. This conviction is the first of 14 murder trials she faces, with accusations of fatally poisoning 13 others since 2015, allegedly to settle gambling debts.

False Accusations Destroyed Them - The Duke Lacrosse / Crystal Mangum story Feb 28, 2025

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The Duke Lacrosse case erupted in 2006 when three members of the Duke University lacrosse team were accused of sexually assaulting an exotic dancer, Crystal Mangum, at a team party. The allegations sparked national outrage, racial tensions, and debates about privilege and justice. However, the case fell apart when inconsistencies in Mangum’s story emerged, and DNA evidence did not implicate the accused players. North Carolina’s Attorney General ultimately declared the players innocent, condemning the prosecutor’s misconduct.

The Zankou Chicken Murders Feb 26, 2025

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The Zankou Chicken murders occurred in 2003 when Mardiros Iskenderian, heir to the popular Zankou Chicken restaurant chain, shot and killed his mother, Marguerite, and sister, Dzovig, before taking his own life. Suffering from terminal cancer and reportedly struggling with family tensions over the business.

He Killed His Best Friend To Steal His Wife - The Mike Williams and Denise Williams story Feb 25, 2025

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Mike Williams disappeared in December 2000 while on a duck hunting trip at Lake Seminole in Florida, leading to an initial assumption of accidental drowning. Nearly two decades later, his wife, Denise Williams, and his best friend, Brian Winchester, were revealed to have conspired to murder him for insurance money. Brian confessed to shooting Mike and disposing of his body, leading to the discovery of his remains in 2017.

Youtuber Is Now In Prison For a Prank - The Goodnight Chicken story Feb 24, 2025

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Taiwanese YouTuber Chen Neng-chuan, known online as "Goodnight Chicken," and fellow streamer Lu Tsu-hsien staged a fake kidnapping in Cambodia to attract online attention. They live-streamed fabricated abduction scenes in Sihanoukville, a city notorious for actual kidnapping and scam operations, falsely portraying themselves as victims. Their actions led to their arrest by Cambodian authorities, who charged them with incitement to disrupt social order. Both were sentenced to two years in prison.

The Therapist Love Scam Feb 23, 2025

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Vanessa O'Connell, a patient seeking psychological support, was manipulated and groomed by her psychologist, Karen Prowse, leading to an unethical personal relationship and eventual marriage. Prowse fabricated an extraordinary life story to gain Vanessa's trust, which was later revealed to be entirely false.

She Cut Off Her Husband's Penis - The Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt story Feb 22, 2025

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Lorena and John Wayne Bobbitt became infamous in 1993 when Lorena cut off John’s dong after enduring years of alleged abuse, sparking a sensational media frenzy. She claimed she acted in retaliation after being SA’d by John, while he denied the accusations.

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