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Sadistic serial killer appears on dating game TV show amid killing spree Dec 24, 2024

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: American serial killer Rodney Alcala, who was also known as the “Dating Game Killer,” weaponized his intelligence and charm to commit unspeakable acts on his victims. Years after his death, some investigators believe he may have been responsible for over 100 deaths.

Matt Murphy joins host Ana Garcia.

Check out Matt’s memoir, “The Book of Murder” here: https://a.co/d/1vAaP19

Man stabbed to death over alleged stolen Gatorade; Cash App founder’s killer convicted – TCN Sidebar Dec 20, 2024

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jonna Spilborjoins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the sex trafficking charges against luxury real estate star twins Alon and Oren Alexander, shop owner Taz Zarka fatally stabbing a customer he believed stole a beverage, and Nima Momeni’s conviction for the murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee.

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

What caused Luigi Mangione, the son of Baltimore’s elite, to allegedly kill Brian Thompson? Dec 17, 2024

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police announced they arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, raising a slew of questions about the unlikely shooter’s motives.

Man accused of murder to hide his sexuality; Jay-Z-named in teen sex assault lawsuit– TCN Sidebar Dec 13, 2024

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Melanie Littlejoins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the trial of Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. for allegedly killing Jimmy “Jay” Lee to hide their same-sex relationship, a lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of assaulting a teen with Sean “Diddy” Combs, and suspected shooter Luigi Mangione fighting extradition in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

Dentist in jail for wife’s poisoning death allegedly hires inmate to kill detective in the case Dec 10, 2024

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A man nearing trial for his wife’s poisoning death is now facing additional charges after disturbing allegations of his attempts to meddle in the case from behind bars.

Joshua Ritter joins host Ana Garcia.

Mom arrested for letting child walk unaccompanied; Conspiracy surrounds cop’s death – TCN Sidebar Dec 06, 2024

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Lara Yeretsianjoins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Brittany Patterson’s arrest after her son took an unaccompanied walk, Karen Read’s retrial for the death of her police officer boyfriend, and the mother of the Oxford school shooter seeking to overturn her conviction, claiming she didn’t receive a fair trial.

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

Criminal enterprise busted while operating in school zone; Doctor caught in murder plot to kill wife Dec 03, 2024

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A look inside the covert operations happening across the country to infiltrate criminal organizations and keep communities safe. Lou Valoze joins host Ana Garcia to discuss ID’s docuseries “Operation Undercover.”

Check out all-new episodes of “Operation Undercover” on Tuesdays at 10/9C on ID and streaming on Max. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/show/operation-undercover-investigation-discovery-atve-us

What you need to know about the Menendez brothers’ conviction and potential release – TCN Sidebar Nov 29, 2024

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter investigates the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez by breaking down the brothers’ first and second trials, appellate issues, and potential roadblocks to the pair gaining freedom.

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.

Suspect arrested a year after exotic dancer was beaten, shot, and burned alive Nov 26, 2024

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Police have announced a suspect in Mercedes Vega’s death after her brutalized body was found in a burning car.

Natalie Whittingham Burrelljoins host Ana Garcia.

Nursing student killed fighting her assailant; Missing mom’s husband accused of murder – TCN Sidebar Nov 22, 2024

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Chris Lomaxjoins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the conviction of Jose Ibarra for the murder of Laken Riley, the trial of Marine veteran Daniel Penny in the subway death of Jordan Neely, and the arrest of Brad Simpson for allegedly killing his wife Suzanne Simpson after the mom of four went missing.

Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar.