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Suspect leads police to missing teen’s dead body; Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappears – TCN Sidebar Feb 06, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Terri Austin joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Tyler Robinson’s motion to remove prosecutors ahead of his trial for Charlie Kirk’s slaying, suspect Tyler Thomas leading police to the remains of Hailey Buzbee while denying any part in her homicide, and the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother after an alleged break-in and a flurry of conflicting information.

Brother dismembered pregnant older sister, claimed she was ‘no longer innocent’ Feb 03, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Jack Ball pleaded guilty to murdering his sister Bethany Israel and her unborn child, but his defense maintains the brother was unable to comprehend his actions because of mental illness.

Tracy Tamborra joins host Ana Garcia

Patriarch facing death penalty in Pike County massacre; Father allegedly shoots sex offender – TCN Sidebar Jan 30, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. He discusses the death penalty back on the table for the prosecution of George “Billy” Wagner in the Pike County slayings that nearly eliminated the entire Rhoden family, Aaron Spencer’s gag order lifted as the father faces charges for shooting an alleged pedophile that he claims kidnapped his daughter, and tech millionaire Gordon Goodar accused of pushing his wife off a cliff to avoid a costly divorce.

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

Amish man’s alleged confession to assault and strangulation of a woman to be excluded from trial Jan 27, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Authorities claim Amish teen Samuel Hochstetler confessed to the slaying of Rosanna Kinsinger, but a judge’s ruling will exclude the statements from a potential trial. Plus, a father, Wellington Dickens, stands accused of killing his four children and entertaining matches from Grindr as their bodies decomposed in his car.

Dr. Nicky Jackson joins guest host Alison Triessl.

Widow seeks speedy trial for husband’s alleged killer; Entrepreneur accused in fatal financial feud – TCN Sidebar Jan 23, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Josh Schiffer joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Erika Kirk invoking her victim’s right to a speedy trial against her husband’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson, millionaire entrepreneur Paul Caneiro’s trial for the slayings of his brother and his brother’s family in a financial feud turned fatal, and Brendan Banfield mounting his defense after an alleged BDSM murder plot.

Nanny turned lover testifies against man accused of BDSM plot to murder wife Jan 20, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A father accused of killing his wife and a stranger in a fatal fetish meetup organized to run away with the family au pair. Plus, millionaire entrepreneur Paul Caneiro faces trial after allegedly killing his brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew, in a family feud over funds.

Luis Bolaños joins guest host Alison Triessl.

Ex arrested in slaying of young Ohio couple; Officer on trial for alleged lack of action in Uvalde – TCN Sidebar Jan 16, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Eric Faddis joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Brendan Banfield’s paramour and former nanny Juliana Pere Magalhaes testifying against him for the murder of his wife Christine, former Uvalde school officer Adrian Gonzales facing charges for his perceived lack of action in the deadly shooting, and the slayings of Spencer and Monique Tepe as police claim that her ex-husband Michael David McKee perpetrated the tragic crime.

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

Kids call 911 as their mother is allegedly shot to death by their father Jan 13, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Tragic 911 calls from four children of an estranged married couple depict the fatal shooting of their mother, Jeri Mains, allegedly perpetrated by their father, Cecil Mains. Plus, what the departure of Nick Reiner’s attorney could mean for his defense as he faces murder charges in the deaths of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner.

Phillip Hamilton joins guest host Alison Triessl.

Children left crying in home after assailant kills young couple; Melodee Buzzard’s remains recovered – TCN Sidebar Jan 09, 2026

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In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Scott Reisch joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the shocking slayings of Spencer and Monique Tepe as the couple’s young children were left crying yet unharmed in the home, Ashlee Buzzard’s arrest after police recovered the remains of her missing daughter Melodee, and Stefon Diggs facing criminal charges after an alleged dispute with his personal chef.

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

Revisit the 1981 murders of 2 Pennsylvania kids and the teen sentenced to death for killing them Jan 06, 2026

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: When 8-year-old Cheryl and 4-year-old Christopher Ziemba disappeared from their family home in 1981, the community of Old Forge was thrown into a frenzy. The discovery of their bodies eventually led to an unlikely suspect, their 15-year-old neighbor Joey Aulisio, who was sentenced to death for the murders.

Brian W. Kincaid and Nancy Moscatiello join host Ana Garcia.

Check out Brian’s book “Murder in Old Forge, Pennsylvania: The Tragic Death of the Ziemba Children” here: https://a.co/d/j5Z6MwN

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