PODCAST · true crime
Death In Entertainment
by Kyle Ploof
Hollywood murders, celebrity deaths, true crime and more!
Episodes
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Episode 207: VH1's Deadliest Dating Show (The Story of Jasmine Fiore and Ryan Jenkins)
VH1's Megan Wants a Millionaire was supposed to find reality TV star Megan Hauserman a wealthy husband, until contestant Ryan Jenkins became the prime suspect in the brutal murder of his wife, Jasmine Fiore. From the golden age of trashy reality television to an international manhunt, discover…
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Episode 206: Aaliyah's Final Flight
Aaliyah went from teenage R&B phenom to one of the most influential artists of her generation, surviving scandal, reinventing her sound with Timbaland and Missy Elliott, and building a Hollywood career before she was 23. This episode traces Aaliyah’s life, music, R. Kelly marriage, rise to film...
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Episode 205: Pepsi's Deadly Number Fever
In 1992, Pepsi’s Number Fever promotion in the Philippines turned into a national disaster after the winning number 349 appeared on hundreds of thousands of bottle caps. What followed were protests, lawsuits, bombings, five deaths and a legal battle that lasted more than a decade.
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Episode 204: BOOM! The Story of John Madden
John Madden went from a career-ending knee injury to a Super Bowl winning Raiders coach, legendary broadcaster and the face of the biggest football video game franchise in history. This is the full story of his life, tragedies, triumphs, death and the legacy that changed football forever.
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Episode 203: Dead Lucky (The Lottery Murders)
Winning the lottery is supposed to change your life for the better, but for Bazil Thorne’s family, Jeffrey Dampier, Bud Post and Abraham Shakespeare, hitting the jackpot brought kidnapping, murder plots, betrayal and death.
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Episode 202: The Death of To Catch a Predator
Chris Hansen and To Catch a Predator turned internet sting operations into must-see TV and made “have a seat” part of pop culture. But behind the confrontations were arrests, controversy, a shocking death, and the story of how one of NBC’s biggest sensations ultimately disappeared.
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Episode 201: The Almost Unsolved Murder of Mia Zapata
In 1993, Mia Zapata, frontwoman of Seattle punk band The Gits, was murdered just as the band was gaining momentum. Her killing haunted Seattle’s music scene for nearly a decade until DNA finally led police to her killer.
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Episode 200: The Curse of Ren & Stimpy
Kyle delves into the rise and fall of Ren & Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi—from Nickelodeon controversy and Spümcø’s cult legacy to the allegations that reshaped how his career and cartoons are remembered.
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Episode 199: Ashton Kutcher and the Date that Never Happened
Before Ashton Kutcher became a household name, he arrived at Ashley Ellerin’s Hollywood home for a date—only to find the lights on and no answer. Hours later, Ellerin was found murdered, setting off a case that would eventually lead to the conviction of serial killer Michael Gargiulo.
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Episode 198: Brian Wells and the Bomb Collar
Kyle delves into the case of Brian Wells-- who became the center of Erie, Pennsylvania’s infamous Pizza Bomber case, a deadly collar-bomb bank robbery conspiracy later explored in Netflix’s docuseries Evil Genius.
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Episode 197: Content is King (The Sumner Redstone Story)
Kyle goes over the incredible life, career and bizarre final years of media mogul Sumner Redstone.
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Episode 196: Christian Brando and Dag Drollet
Kyle delves into the walking tragedy that is the Brando family.
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Episode 195: The Beverly Hills Supper Club Inferno(s)
Kyle delves into the Kentucky town that became the blueprint for Las Vegas (yes you read that right) and it's shiny pearl: The Beverly Hills Supper Club.
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Episode 194: WE DID IT, REDDIT! When Internet Investigations Go Wrong
SPOOKY SEASON IS AMONG US! And what better way to get things started than by taking on the world's most divisive murder case and others like it. Cases included: The Boston Marathon Bombing Elisa Lam Luka Magnotta The Carpool Detectives Lindsay Clancy
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DIET LIVE #31: Lindsay Clancy Trial(s), Perez Hilton and More!
Kyle talks the two trials stemming from the Lindsay Clancy case, Perez Hilton and the dangers of mental crises being broadcast on social media and much more!
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Episode 193: Pop Culture Flash The Episode (1903)
From patriotic tetanus and the mysterious death of baseball star Ed Delahanty to the wreck of the Old 97 and the birth of modern movie violence, this was the year the future arrived—and immediately caught fire.
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DIET LIVE #30: Keefe D Trial Mishaps, A Murder for Hire in Malta, and more
Kyle discusses the mess that the Keefe D trial might become, the murder of a journalist by a billionaire in Malta, and more.
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DIET LIVE #29: Nicholas Rossi, Bizarre Missing Women's Cases in PA and Blaise Taylor
Kyle Ploof talks the outright bizarre in today's show: the actual death of Nicholas Rossi, two missing women being connected to the same father and son in Philly and the trial of former Tennessee Titan's scout Blaise Taylor who stands accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend because he didn't...
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D.I.E.T. LIVE #28: Every Karen Read Update You Need to Know and More!
Kyle discusses every Karen Read update from the four new civil cases, a youth pastor found dead yesterday after being arrested for the murder of his wife in 2006, and a cannibal that worked at a Budapest hospital.
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D.I.E.T. LIVE #27: Oliver Tree, Maternal Instinct and Clive Davis
Kyle discusses Oliver Tree, Netflix's newest true crime documentary Maternal Instinct and Clive Davis dead at the age of 94.
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Episode 192: The Unsolved Murder of Christa Helm (ft. Greg Hoey)
Kyle brings in guest Greg Hoey to talk the still unsolved murder of actress Christa Helm.
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Episode 191: When Fantasy Becomes Fatal (ft. Greg Hoey)
Kyle brings on Greg Hoey to tell the stories of the Hollywood Bandit and the 1997 North Hollywood shootout at the Bank of America on Laurel Canyon. Check out Greg Hoey on You Gonna Eat That Crust? And the Pizza Bones True Crime Podcasts.
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Episode 190: The Curse of Martha's Vineyard (ft. Brianna Classen)
Kyle brings in Brianna Classen to discuss Ted Kennedy's infamous Chappaquiddick crash that killed staffer Mary Jo Kopechne and much more. Featured cases in this episode: -JFK Jr. -Tafari Campbell -John Forte -The Lady of the Dunes -John Belushi's grave location
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D.I.E.T. LIVE #26: Alex Murdaugh and Mackenzie Shirilla The Killa
Kyle gives updates on the Alex Murdaugh murder convictions being overturned and the case of Mackenzie Shirilla.
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Episode 189: Bank Robber Steven Meyers and FBI Agent Shawn Johnson from Netflix's How to Rob a Bank
Find out what really happened in the story behind the Netflix Original Documentary How to Rob a Bank with FBI Agent Shawn Johnson and professional bank robber Steven Meyers. Two sides of the law. One case. Today on Death in Entertainment.
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D.I.E.T. Live #25 - Life Update and the Entirety of the D4VD Case
Kyle provides an update on the past month and details the entirety of the case against D4VD.
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D.I.E.T. LIVE #24: Rex Heuermann and The Fall of Narcissism in American Killers (Updates on D4VD and Pooh Shiesty)
In this episode of Death in Entertainment Tonight Live, Kyle explores the idea of sadism vs narcissism in the Long Island Serial Killer case as well as updates on D4VD and Pooh Shiesty.
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Episode 188: The Tragic Deaths of Major League Baseball (ft. Mike O'Brien)
Death in Entertainment IS BACK! And on this week's episode, we explore the grizzliest deaths in MLB history — from horrifying tragedies to shocking murders and bizarre off-field deaths. These are some of the darkest and most disturbing stories ever tied to America’s pastime. Deaths covered…
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D.I.E.T. LIVE #23: Kelsey Fitzsimmons Case Recap & SURPRISE LIVE VERDICT READING AND REACTION
While Kyle delves into the trial of Kelsey Fitzsimmons, the case has a major development as the verdict is read live to the world.
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D.I.E.T. LIVE #22: Listener Update in Delphi, Kouri Richins and AFROMAN WINS!
Finally, The DIEPOD has come back to Boston! Kyle covers listener updates on Delphi, author and husband killer Kouri Richins and the dangers of swatting in the aftermath of Afroman's major win for free speech.
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D.I.E.T. LIVE #21: Catherine O'Hara, Nick Reiner and Updates on Delphi & the Rose Petal Murders
Death in Entertainment LIVE! makes its debut on all platforms as we delve into the legend that was Catherine O'Hara while also offering updates on Nick Reiner, Richard Allen and the Rose Petal Murders of 2021.
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Episode 187: The 2026 “Death List”
Fame doesn’t stop the clock — it just makes the countdown public. This episode explores the most famous people entering the twilight of their lives, unpacking their legacies, their long goodbyes, and the strange way entertainment waits for the curtain to fall-- as decided by DeathList.net
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Episode 186: The 2025 Retrospective Pt. 2 (July - December)
The DIE crew continues celebrating those we loved and lost in the second half of 2025.
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Episode 185: The 2025 Retrospective (January - June)
We're baaaaaack! And start the year off by looking into the not-so-distant past-- celebrating those we loved and lost in 2025.
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Episode 184: Joan Rivers
Can we talk? This episode recounts the rise and rebirth of Joan Rivers before her final curtain call.
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Episode 183: Chester Bennington
Chester Bennington had a voice that sounded like every broken heart trying to heal at once. He carried a lifetime of hurt into a microphone and turned it into anthems for millions. This episode traces the rise, the music, and loss of a frontman who gave us all permission to feel broken.
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Episode 182: The 5th Annual Halloween Spooktackular!
The 5th Annual Halloween Spooktackular takes the audience on a road trip from Green Bay, to Miami and then up to Boston to recount some of the scariest stories from each of the host's backyards!
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DIE After Dark: Do You Know This Voice? (The Story of Amber Tuccaro)
Before the headlines. Before the recording. There was Amber. In August 2010, 20-year-old Amber Tuccaro vanished just outside Edmonton, Alberta after accepting a ride from a stranger. Hours before she disappeared, Amber placed a phone call — to her brother, who was in prison — knowing it would be...
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Episode 181: The Rise and Ruin of Dorothy Stratten
Dorothy Stratten had the looks of an angel, the fame of a goddess, and a particularly bad taste in men. In 1980, the Playboy Playmate of the Year was on the brink of Hollywood stardom when her jealous husband decided if he couldn’t have her—no one could. This is the twisted, tragic rise and fall…
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DIE After Dark: Do You Know This Man? (John Doe #UP3736)
On May 15, 1993, while Ringo Starr celebrated the CBS premiere of his show Best Wishes inside Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel, a young man fell from the roof to his death. No one came forward. No family claimed him. And the media didn’t cover it.Over 30 years later, he remains unidentified — known…
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Episode 180: The Last Normal Minute: 9/11 Revisited
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Mr. Peanut waved to tourists, Whoopi Goldberg sold donuts, and Mariah Carey dropped Glitter. Then, the world changed forever. This episode revisits 9/11 through the surreal lens of entertainment — the commercials, concerts, albums, and cultural weirdness that...
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Keep Reaching for the Stars: The Casey Kasem Story (Episode 179)
He was the voice of a generation — and then another after that. From Detroit to Hollywood, from Shaggy in Scooby-Doo to the warm sign-off of American Top 40, Casey Kasem shaped how America listened to music. But behind the smooth delivery were battles with perfectionism, family turmoil, and a...
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Yes, And? The Story of Fred Willard (Episode 177)
He was the king of clueless confidence, the man who could steal a scene with just a raised eyebrow. Fred Willard built a decades-long career out of playing the guy who had no idea what was going on — and making sure everyone was crying laughing while he did it. From his improv roots and his...
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Mamba Mentality: The Life and Death of Kobe Bryant (Episode 176)
Kobe Bryant wasn’t just a basketball player — he was a prodigy who skipped college, a three-time champ with Shaq, a scandal magnet, a scoring machine, and eventually the face of the Lakers dynasty. Off the court, he became an Oscar winner, investor, and girl-dad icon. But on January 26, 2020…
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Murder in Plain Sight: When Killer Parents Weaponize the Media (Episode 175)
They begged for help. They cried on camera. They told stories of kidnappers and faceless strangers. And the world believed them. But behind the tears was a darker truth—parents who murdered their own children, then turned their grief into theater for the cameras. In this episode, we uncover four…
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This Month in Death: July 2025 (Episode 174)
July 2025 was no ordinary month—it was a mass curtain call. Icons of music, film, and wrestling all took their final bows within weeks of each other, leaving fans stunned and pop culture forever changed. From the stage to the screen to the squared circle, we dig into the lives, scandals…
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Bears 1 – Man 0: The Tale of Timothy Treadwell (Episode 173)
He thought they were his friends. They thought he was lunch. In this episode, we dive into the wild and tragic story of Timothy Treadwell — the self-styled “Grizzly Man” who spent 13 summers living among Alaska’s most dangerous predators… until one fatal October day in 2003. Equal parts...
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