Crimes and Commentary

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Crimes and Commentary

Join hosts Lauren and Becca every Friday as they break down a true crime doc — with extra research, sharp commentary, and a few hot takes.Two women. Too many theories. Way too into documentaries. If you're here for the drama and the deep dives — you've found your people.

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    Ep. 30 - Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer Part 1

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the first two parts of the Netflix documentary "Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer."  Synopsis: Examining the hunt for the Long Island serial killer through the perspective of his victims, their loved ones and the police. Bec's Recs: Cold Podcast

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    Ep. 29 - The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the true crime documentary "The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson."  Synopsis: Go beyond the headlines in this documentary about pro cyclist Moriah Wilson's vibrant life, shocking murder and how far her killer went to evade capture. Bec's Recs: Anaconda Movie (2025) 

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    Ep. 28 - There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into an OG true crime documentary "There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane."  Synopsis: This documentary explores the depth behind the case of a woman whose vehicle collision killed numerous people, including herself. Was she really the reckless drunk, or the perfect suburban mother? Bec's Recs: Jury Duty on Amazon

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    Ep. 27 - Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes Part 2

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the second half of the true crime documentary "Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes."  Synopsis: An inside look at Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka's relationship, what led the image-obsessed couple to commit cruel and disturbing crimes, and the result of a controversial and transformative trial. Bec's Recs: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt on Netflix

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    Ep. 26 - Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes Part 1

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the first half of the true crime documentary "Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes."  Synopsis: An inside look at Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka's relationship, what led the image-obsessed couple to commit cruel and disturbing crimes, and the result of a controversial and transformative trial. Bec's Recs: Mindhunter on Netflix

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    Ep. 25 - American Murder: The Family Next Door

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix true crime documentary "American Murder: The Family Next Door."  Synopsis: Using raw, firsthand footage, this documentary examines the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her children, and the terrible events that followed. Bec's Recs: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

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    Ep. 24 - What Jennifer Did

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix true crime documentary "What Jennifer Did."  Synopsis: When Jennifer Pan calls 911 to report that her parents have been shot, she becomes the primary focus of a captivating criminal case. Bec's Recs: Hacks on HBO 

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    Ep. 23 - Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the true crime documentary "Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall."  Synopsis: The story of accomplished journalist Kim Wall, who tragically went missing in 2017, last seen with entrepreneur Peter Madsen aboard his self-made submarine in Danish waters. Bec's Recs: The Investigation on HBO 

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    Ep. 22 - Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery Part 2

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the true crime documentary "Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery."  Synopsis: An examination of the Casey Anthony case. The 22-year-old Florida woman was accused of the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. Bec's Recs: The Burbs on Peacock

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    Ep. 21 - Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery Part 1

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the true crime documentary "Casey Anthony: An American Murder Mystery."  Synopsis: An examination of the Casey Anthony case. The 22-year-old Florida woman was accused of the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. Bec's Recs: luck...or something by Hilary Duff

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    Ep. 20 - Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix true crime documentary "Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart." Synopsis: Elizabeth Smart recounts her kidnapping at age 14 from her Utah home through personal testimony and exclusive footage. Bec's Recs: Yellowjackets on Showtime

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    Ep. 19 - Unsolved Mysteries: 13 Minutes

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix reboot of Unsolved Mysteries, Volume 1 / Episode 2: "13 Minutes."  Synopsis: Within a 13-minute window of time, Patrice Endres vanishes from the salon she owns; then, 600 days later, her case takes a shocking turn. Bec's Recs: My Favorite Murder - Listen wherever you get podcasts AND now watch on Netflix

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    Ep. 18 - Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix documentary "Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story." Synopsis: Unraveling the case of Utah therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, whose child abuse arrest with parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke exposed a twisted tale of manipulation. Bec's Recs: Traitors on Peacock

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    Ep. 17 - Unsolved Mysteries: Mystery on the Rooftop

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix reboot of Unsolved Mysteries, Volume 1 / Episode 1: "Mystery on the Rootfop".  Synopsis: After leaving his home, Rey Rivera disappears, then, days later, his car is found and a strange sight at a historic hotel triggers a mystery. Bec's Recs: Platonic on Apple 

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    Ep. 16 - Beware the Slenderman

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the HBO Documentary "Beware the Slenderman."  Synopsis: The mythos of a faceless, digital-age bogeyman known as Slenderman was created on the Internet, but his influence was felt in the real world when two 12-year-old girls lured their friend into the woods for a brutal murder. Bec's Recs: The Noble Podcast

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    Ep. 15 - Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison. Part 2

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the second two episodes of the Hulu Documentary "Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison."  Synopsis: Kaitlyn Conley, a 31-year-old former receptionist, claims she has been wrongfully convicted of the 2015 killing of Mary Yoder, her former boss and the mother of her ex-boyfriend Adam. Bec's Recs: It's Florida, Man. on HBO 

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    Ep. 14 - Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison. Part 1

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the first episode of the Hulu Documentary "Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison."  Synopsis: Kaitlyn Conley, a 31-year-old former receptionist, claims she has been wrongfully convicted of the 2015 killing of Mary Yoder, her former boss and the mother of her ex-boyfriend Adam. Bec's Recs: Challengers on Prime

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    Ep. 13 - Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey Part 2

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the second two episodes of the Netflix Documentary "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey."  Synopsis: Nearly 30 years since her murder, revisiting the death of JonBenét Ramsey, the child beauty queen killed in her Colorado home, featuring interviews with key figures, including her father. Bec's Recs: Spirited on Apple 

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    Ep. 12 - Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey Part 1

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the first episode of the Netflix Documentary "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey."  Synopsis: Nearly 30 years since her murder, revisiting the death of JonBenét Ramsey, the child beauty queen killed in her Colorado home, featuring interviews with key figures, including her father. Bec's Recs: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (w/Jim Carrey) 

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    Ep. 11 - One Night in Idaho: The College Murders Part 2

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the final two episodes of the Amazon Documentary "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders."  Synopsis: In the middle of the night on November 13th, 2022, four University students were brutally murdered in an off-campus house in the quiet college town of Moscow, Idaho. One Night in Idaho: The College Murders explores the emotional twists and turns of this American tragedy and its continued fallout.  Bec's Recs: Being Eddie on Netflix 

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    Ep. 10 - One Night in Idaho: The College Murders Part 1

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the first two episodes of the Amazon Documentary "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders."  Synopsis: In the middle of the night on November 13th, 2022, four University students were brutally murdered in an off-campus house in the quiet college town of Moscow, Idaho. One Night in Idaho: The College Murders explores the emotional twists and turns of this American tragedy and its continued fallout.  Bec's Recs: John Candy: I Like Me on Amazon 

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    Ep. 9 - The Carman Family Deaths

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix Documentary "The Carman Family Deaths."  Synopsis: A young man's dramatic rescue at sea spirals into accusations he murdered two members of his wealthy New England family in this true-crime documentary. Bec's Recs: The Roses on Hulu

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    Ep. 7 - Mr. and Mrs. Murder Part 1

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the first two episodes of the Hulu Documentary "Mr. and Mrs. Murder"  Synopsis: Mike Williams vanishes during a duck hunting trip in northern Florida. Initially presumed eaten by alligators, suspicions arise when his widow Denise marries his best friend Brian. Friend Kathy investigates to uncover what really happened. Bec's Recs: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson

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    Ep. 8 - Mr. and Mrs. Murder Part 2

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the final two episodes of the Hulu Documentary "Mr. and Mrs. Murder"  Synopsis: Mike Williams vanishes during a duck hunting trip in northern Florida. Initially presumed eaten by alligators, suspicions arise when his widow Denise marries his best friend Brian. Friend Kathy investigates to uncover what really happened. Bec's Rec: Out of the Woods: A Girl, a Killer, and a Lifelong Struggle to Find the Way Home by Gregg Olsen  

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    Ep. 6 - Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the fan requested Hulu Documentary "Her Last Broadcast: The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit."  Synopsis: A TV show anchor vanishes in 1995 under mysterious circumstances, but the biggest leads in decades could mean finally solving the chilling cold case. Bec's Recs: Dinosaurs TV Show on Disney+

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    Ep. 5 - Sour Grapes

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the 2016 Documentary "Sour Grapes."  Synopsis: A chronicle of excess and deception looks at the fascinating case of a young wine savant who conned investors out of millions of dollars. Bec's Recs: West End Girl Album by Lily Allen 

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    Ep. 4 - The Perfect Neighbor

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix Documentary "Perfect Neighbor."  Synopsis: A seemingly minor neighbourhood dispute in Florida escalates into deadly violence. Police bodycam footage and investigative interviews expose the consequences of Florida's "stand your ground" laws.

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    Ep. 1 - Titan: The OceanGate Disaster

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix Documentary "Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster."  Synopsis: The filmmaker sheds light on the implosion of the Titan submersible during its 2023 voyage to the Titanic crash site, revealing how a bold ambition turned into tragedy.  

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    Ep. 3 - My Father, the BTK Killer

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix Documentary "My Father, the BTK Killer."  Synopsis: Raised by a man leading a monstrous double life, the daughter of the BTK serial killer shares her chilling story in this true crime documentary  

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    Ep. 2 - Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

    This week, join Lauren and Becca as they dive into the Netflix Documentary "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish."  Synopsis: A teen girl and her boyfriend face persistent harassment from an unknown caller. Police investigating the months of torment discover a revelation that upends their initial assumptions.

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Join hosts Lauren and Becca every Friday as they break down a true crime doc — with extra research, sharp commentary, and a few hot takes.Two women. Too many theories. Way too into documentaries. If you're here for the drama and the deep dives — you've found your people.

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