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Tru Crym Podcast
by Tru Crym Podcast
A true crime podcast that focuses on mostly local San Diego cases. Created by Ranete and hosted with Erina.
Episodes
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Episode 43: Karina Holmer
On this episode of Tru Crym Podcast, we talk about Karina Holmer the 20 year old au pair from Sweden who came to Boston for a fun summer... and ended up at the center of one of the city’s most unsettling unsolved murders. Karina was found brutally murdered — her body had been washed, cut in half,...
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Episode 42: Rickie ann Blake
On this episode of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the heartbreaking case of Rickie Blake, a young girl from Chula Vista, whose life was tragically cut short. Tune in as we go through the details of the case, the investigation, and the pursuit of justice. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!...
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Episode 41: JOY RISKER
On this episode of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the tragic story of Joy Risker. Joy fell in love with her church youth pastor, Sean Goff, and eventually moved into his home. However, Sean was already married and had children with his wife, Sheila Goff. Sean was a controlling, jealous polygamist…
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Episode 40: Susan Monica
In this episode, we discuss the disturbing case of Susan Monica, the Oregon pig farmer whose quiet life on a rural farm hid a dark and gruesome secret. Susan Monica was convicted of murdering two men on her property, with shocking details involving her pigs. Sources for this episode:...
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Episode 39: Donna Gentile
Donna Gentile, a former prostitute who later became an informant exposing police corruption, challenged the treatment she received from San Diego police officers. Sadly, she was murdered under mysterious circumstances. The investigation into her death began in June 1985, led by the San Diego...
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Episode 38: Lars Mittank
Nine years ago, 28-year old Lars Mittank and a group of friends traveled to Bulgaria for a vacation. His friends returned home safe and sound but Lars vanished into thin air under strange circumstances. Sources for this episode: https://youtu.be/r5VM8jzSWgE?si=VSkmcsxC1XyGGEp3...
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Episode 37: Louise Teuber
In 1931 the nearly nude body of 17 year old Louise Teuber was found hanging from an oak tree at the foot of Black Mountain Open Space Park which is now known as Cowles Mountain in San Diego County. Her body was discovered by a man who was looking for a picnic location for he and his family. Who...
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Episode 36: Mini episode- 3 current cases that have made headlines
Hi guys! On todays mini episode we discuss 3 current cases that have made headlines. First case- a flying squirrel Second case- dismemberment Third case- the D is fire
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Episode 35: The Murder of John Graham Watson
On this episode of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the awful murder of John Graham Watson. John was an extremely intelligent, wealthy, giving and kind man who worked in the pharmaceutical and biotech world of La Jolla, San Diego. When John retired in 2008, at the age of 64, he met a man named Kent...
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Episode 34: Brandi Worley- The Reddit Post That Turned Into Tragedy
A Redditor by the name of "JasoninHell" made a post in a relationship advice subreddit seeking advice about his crumbling marriage. His post received hundreds of comments, but nobody would imagine what would happen next. This is the case of Brandi Worley. Sources for this episode:...
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Episode 33: JASON HARPER
On this episode of "Tru Crym Podcast", we discuss the case of Jason Harper. Jason and Julie Harper lived in Carlsbad with their 3 children. In August of 2012, the Carlsbad police received a call from an attorney to do a wellness check on the Harper residence. Jason was found shot dead in his...
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Episode 32: James Huberty: The McDonald's Killer
On July 18th, 1984, James Huberty kissed his wife goodbye, when she asked him where he was going he responded with "hunting for humans." James walked into a McDonald's restaurant in San Ysidro, California and started his killing spree. After 77 minutes, 21 people were killed and another 19 were...
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Episode 31: Tatyana Remley
On this episode of "Tru Crym Podcast" Ranete discusses the Tatyana Remley case. Tatyana was arrested on August 2nd, 2023 at a San Diego, California Starbucks after a $2M murder-for-hire plot against her estranged husband. The day before Tatyana's arrest, Mark (Tatyana's estranged husband) was…
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Episode 30: The Family Cult
On this episode of "Tru Crym Podcast" we discuss "The Family" cult case. This Australian cult ran from the mid 60's until the late 80's. It's leader, Anne Hamilton Byrne was a yoga teacher who believed she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. Kidnapping children, torturing them and using LSD in...
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Episode 29: Leonard Lake & Charles Ng
On this episode of "Tru Crym Podcast" we discuss the case of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. In 1985, a minimal theft investigation led police to the cabin in the remote foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. When police investigate the 'Torture Cabin' they could...
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Episode 28: Sid & Nancy
Sid Vicious, of the punk band The Sex Pistols and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen had such a turbulent love story that ended in tragedy for the both of them. The couple bonded over drugs and on the morning of October 12, 1978, 20 year old Nancy was found stabbed to death inside Manhattan's Chelsea...
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Episode 27: Vegas Bray
On this episode of "Tru Crym Podcast" we discuss the case of Victor Saucedo. Sadly, his life was taken by the hands of his ex-girlfriend Vegas Bray who just did not want to let him go. Victor and Vegas met while they both were in the navy. They dated for a short while but broke up because Vegas…
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Episode 26: Cara Knott
On episode 26 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the Cara Knott case. On the evening of December 27, 1986 when 20-year-old Cara Knott didn't come home her parents knew something was not right. Sadly, that evening Cara’s life was taken by a monster, disguised as someone who should be trustworthy.…
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Episode 25: Special Guest- Oz Cruz (local Ex Homicide Detective ) talks about the Laura Arroyo case
On episode 25 of Tru Crym Podcast, Ranete sits down with Oz Cruz for the second time (you can hear Oz on episode 10) to discuss the Laura Arroyo case. Oz has worked as a local homicide detective and now currently works in the stalking unit and is the supervising investigator of the gang…
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Episode 24: The Ant Hill Kids Cult
On episode 25 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the Canadian cult known as The Ant Hill Kids. Although its quite common for cults to be brutal, the things that the cult leader Roch Theriault inflicted onto his followers is something out of a horror movie. Their commune was located in an isolated,...
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Episode 23: Armin Meiwes
On episode 23 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the Armin Meiwes case. Armin is a German computer technician that placed an ad in a cannibalism chat room, searching for someone that was willing to be eaten. Surprisingly, he received a response from a man named Bernd Brandes. The entire case sparked…
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Episode 22: Mark "Gator" Rogowski
On episode 22 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the Mark "Gator" Rogowski case. If you skated in the 1980's or were into the whole skate culture, you probably knew the "Gator" story. Mark was one of the most prominent pro skateboarders of his time. He was sponsored by Vision Skateboards, was in a…
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Episode 21: Kristen Rossum
On episode 21 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the Kristen Rossum case. Kristen was a toxicologist who worked with the San Diego Medical Examiner's Office. She poisoned her husband Greg de Villers and staged the scene out of the movie "American Beauty" by placing rose petals all over his deceased...
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Episode 20: The Heaven's Gate Cult
On episode 20 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the wild case of The Heaven's Gate Cult. In 1997, the horrifying discovery in the upscale community of Rancho Santa Fe, California, stunned not only the community, but the world. The UFO sort of New Age Group had committed a mass suicide. They…
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Episode 19: Todd Loren (Comic Book Creator)
On episode 19 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Todd Loren, the controversial comic book publisher of unauthorized comic book biographies of rock stars. The self proclaimed "Unauthorized and Proud of It" comic book creator was found brutally murdered in his condo. The case remains...
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Episode 18: Ali Tabulaban (JinnKid)
On episode 18 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Ali Abulaban, the San Diego TikTok star known as JinnKid who was arrested for the double murder of his estranged wife Ana and her male friend named Rayburn. Ali and Ana began having marital problems and Ana was in the process of leaving…
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Episode 17: EP 17 - Robert & Jane Dorotik
On episode 17 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Robert and Jane Dorotik. In 2001, Jane Dorotik was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of her husband, Robert. She always maintained she was wrongly convicted. But not everyone was convinced of her innocence and numerous...
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Episode 16: Ramon Rogers
On episode 16 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Ramon Rogers, a part time actor, drummer in a band and serial killer. Ramon was convicted in 1996 for the killings of two former girlfriends and the death of his former best friend. To top it all off, there may be a connection between…
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Episode 15: EP 15 - THE MCSTAY FAMILY
On episode 15 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the disappearance and senseless murder of the McStay Family. The McStay family disappeared on February 4, 2010 from their home in San Diego, CA near Fallbrook. After finding the family's car that was impounded at the border to Mexico in San Ysidro,...
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Episode 15: Episode 14 UPDATE!!- Jade Janks
On this update episode, a jury has reached a verdict in the Jade Jank's murder trial. Ranete goes over the latest news that came out with that verdict. You can listen to us on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Amazon Audible by searching "Tru Crym Podcast"! Thank You! Sources for the episode:...
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Episode 14: Active Case-Jade Janks
On episode 14 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the active case of 39 year oldJade Jank's. She is the Solana Beach interior designer who is accused of killing her stepdad after discovering nude photos of herself on his computer. The body of 64 year old Thomas Merriman was found under a pile of…
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Episode 13: Jonathan Sellers and Charlie Keever
On episode 13 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the tragic story of 2 young boys who went out for a bike ride on March 27th, 1993 and never returned home. The ride was cut short when a sexual predator murdered them both. The case went cold for 8 years until In 2001, a DNA database found the man...
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Episode 12: Ep. 12 - ELIZABETH SULLIVAN
On episode 12 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the disappearance and horrific murder of Elizabeth Sullivan. Elizabeth thought she had met her "white knight" after marrying Matthew Sullivan, a medic in the Navy, and moving to San Diego. They had 2 daughters but their marriage quickly turned sour....
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Episode 11: Ex Crime Scene Investigator walks us through the basic stages of a Crime Scene Investigation
On episode 11 of Tru Crym Podcast, Ranete sits down with Reyna Shelton for the second time. Reyna is an ex crime scene investigator that worked for the Chula Vista Police Department, she has also worked for the Yuma Police Department and currently works for the U.S. Secret Service managing the...
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Episode 10: Interview with local Ex Homicide Detective Oz Cruz
Oz Cruz has worked as a homicide detective and now currently works in the stalking unit and is the supervising investigator of the gang prosecution unit. Oz has over 2 decades of experience working in major case investigations in the following fields: Homicide, Robberies, Domestic Violence, Child...
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Episode 9: CLEOPHUS PRINCE JR
On episode 9 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the brutal murders committed by Cleophus Prince Jr AKA 'The Cairemont Killer'. This ex Navy mechanic became a serial killer who would stalk his victims from fitness clubs/gyms and attack them at their most vulnerable state. He was convicted and…
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Episode 8: Shauna Haynes
On episode 8 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Shauna Haynes. Shauna Haynes was beaten, raped,, and strangled to death by her co-worker Joshua Palmer in a jealous rage then stuffing her body in a suitcase. Hosts: Ranete & Erina
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Episode 7: Q&A WITH 2 WOMEN WHO WORK IN FORENSICS
On episode 7 of Tru Crym Podcast we sit down with Reyna Shelton (Senior Forensic Management and Program Analyst at U.S. Secret Service) & Leah Hogue (Latent Print Examiner for San Diego Sheriffs Crime Lab) as they chat with us about what they do, how they do it and the heartbreaking moments along...
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Episode 6: DANIELLE VAN DAM
On episode 6 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the awful case of Danielle Van Dam. Danielle was kidnapped from her bedroom and her body was discovered 25 days later in a remote area of eastern San Diego. A neighbor, David Westerfield, was the primary suspect after his so-called alibi involving his...
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Episode 5: TORREY PINES STATE BEACH MURDERS
On episode 5 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the tragic case of 2 teenage girls that were brutally murdered in Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego. These murders were committed in a similar fashion, 6 years apart. Decades go by and both cases are cold, until new DNA technology would bring 2...
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Episode 4: JOHN ALBERT GARDNER
On episode 4 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of John Albert Gardner III. Gardner was convicted double murderer, rapist, and child molester. He confessed to the February 2009 rape and murder of 14-year-old Amber Dubois from Escondido, CA and the February 2010 rape and murder of…
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Episode 3: RAYMOND GOEDEKE
On episode 3 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the Raymond Goedeke case where an 18-year-old divinity student returns to his home in Chula Vista from a church camp and murders his entire family. Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow us on Instagram at tru_crym_pod https://www.instagram.com/tru_crym_pod/…
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Episode 2: BETTY BRODERICK
On episode 2 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Betty Broderick AKA "Angry Betty". Betty was convicted of murdering her ex-husband, Daniel T. Broderick III, and his second wife, Linda (Kolkena) Broderick on Nov 5, 1989 at their La Jolla home in San Diego, CA. Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow...
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Episode 1: JODINE SERRIN
On episode 1 of Tru Crym Podcast, we discuss the case of Jodine Serrin: a horrific cold case in Carlsbad, California from 2007 that was finally solved a decade later. Hosts: Ranete & Erina Follow us on Instagram at tru_crym_pod https://www.instagram.com/tru_crym_pod/ Watch the video on YouTube at...
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A true crime podcast that focuses on mostly local San Diego cases. Created by Ranete and hosted with Erina.
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