True Crime Cases w/ Lanie
by Lanie Hobbs
Welcome to True Crime Cases with Lanie, a podcast dedicated to examining the most compelling true crime cases. Join your host Lanie as she delves deep into the details of each case, providing insight into the motives and actions of both the victims and perpetrators. But True Crime Cases with Lanie is not just another true crime podcast. Lanie brings a unique perspective to each case, highlighting the ethical implications of each crime and the ways in which our justice system can better serve victims and their families. In addition to exploring the facts of each case, True Crime Cases with Lanie also advocates for victims' rights and supports organizations that provide resources and support to those affected by crime. Listeners of True Crime Cases with Lanie can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the true crime genre and the ethical considerations that are often overlooked. For more information, visit our website at www.truecrimecasespodcast.com. Tune in now to join Lanie on th
Episodes
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Tupac Shakur
For nearly 30 years, the murder of Tupac Shakur remained one of the most notorious unsolved cases in music history. But was the truth really hidden, or was it simply a not-so-well-kept secret? In this episode, Lanie explores Tupac’s life and legacy, the events leading to his fatal shooting in Las...
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True Crime Download Aug 2026
Hey everyone, we’ve decided to try something new. Going forward, we’re thinking about having one of our monthly episodes focus on what’s been happening in the true crime world during the last few weeks. Instead of an in-depth look at a single, wrapped-up case, we’ll cover the basics on a handful…
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Timothy Wiltsey
It’s an unfortunate and terrifying rite of passage in parenthood. One minute you’re holding your child’s hand, and the next they’re nowhere to be seen. Maybe you were in line for checkout and let go to reach into your bag for a payment card, or maybe you were grocery shopping and reached up to…
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Robert Dale Andrew
One thing that never ceases to amaze me, in the worst possible way, is the price some people are willing to put on a human life. If you’re a regular listener, you already know - some people kill for a house, or custody of their children, or to retain their shares of a business. But sometimes...
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Kamp-Johnson Murders
People who love the outdoors are well aware of the risks that come with spending their time out in the wild. If you’re a hiker, you need to stick to the trails and get back before dark, because the greatest danger to your life is getting lost. Content Warnings: murder, death of a child. For…
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The Murder of Johnathan Willette
In a court of law, you might assume that there’s a certain level of decorum that needs to be maintained by defendants, witnesses, and lawyers alike. Speaking clearly, respectfully, not using profanity unless it’s strictly necessary for relaying past events or direct quotes. That sort of thing....
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The Kramer Family
Time and time again, we’ve covered cases where one half of a partnership commits acts of cruelty and abuse towards the other… and still, it never ceases to be shocking. For anyone with half a heart, intentionally harming anyone we love is almost unthinkable. More Info: The court document…
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True Crime Conversations: Feat Lanie Hobbs, Gillian Pensavalle & Alvin Williams
From the outside, the world of true crime podcasting may seem small. Once you are in it, you realize how expansive, diverse, and deeply personal the landscape really is. In this special conversation, Lanie sits down with two standout creators in the genre: Gillian Pensavalle from True Crime...
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The Zoloft Defense
I'M BACK - Thank you so much for hanging in there with me, while I took some time away from the podcast rather unexpectedly. I miss my dad quite a bit, so coming back has been really daunting. If you read this far, thank you again for hanging out until I got it all together to come back to a…
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The Murder of Mike Sisco & Karen Harkness – Dana Chandler’s Trial
It’s one of those trends you see a lot on social media – “post a photo of yourself five, ten, fifteen years ago, and a photo of you now!” If you’ve participated in that, you’ve probably felt the same way everyone else does – like that person existed an entire lifetime ago. Content Warnings…
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Fatal Affairs: When Husbands Kill for Love
In this chilling episode of True Crime Cases, host Lanie examines two shocking murder cases where husbands killed their wives for new relationships. From domestic abuse to calculated murder plots, these true crime stories reveal the devastating consequences when men choose violence over divorce....
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The Lisa Boldridge Case: Manipulation, Obsession, and Murder
This week, I’m stepping away from our usual format to bring you a more candid, off-the-cuff exploration of a case that stayed with me—one that didn’t make national headlines but absolutely should have. Lisa Boldridge didn’t fire the gun that killed her ex-husband, Kurt—but prosecutors say she...
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Trapped: The Death of Jorge Torres Jr.
There are moments in life that, once seen, can never be unseen. Maybe it’s something deeply personal—like the sight of a loved one in a hospital bed. Or maybe it’s the brief but jarring glimpse of strangers in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Sarah...
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Gary Farris & Bill Hall Jr.
When tragedy strikes close to home, the line between love and danger can blur. In this episode, we explore two chilling cases where the wives, not the husbands, stood accused of murder. What leads someone to turn on the person they once vowed to love forever? And how does justice weigh intent,...
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Logan Clegg
Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. With low crime rates, a rich history, and nature right outside your front door, it is an idyllic place to live. And when it comes to housing, you couldn’t do much better than The Alton Woods Apartment Complex – a 41-acre complex that is home to a mix of...
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The Chicago Outfit
The “mafia” in Chicago has a long and storied history, with origins dating back as far as the late 1800s. It has ties to the island of Sicily, and is also known as “The Outfit” and “La Cosa Nostra,” an Italian phrase apparently meaning “Our Thing”. The Chicago Outfit was born from the murder of...
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The Devil Made Me Do It
A while back, I covered this case live—and it’s one that’s stuck with me ever since. In this episode, we’re revisiting the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” case, the chilling story that inspired The Conjuring 3. We’ll walk through what reportedly happened to 11-year-old David Glatzel, the...
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Aquilia Barnette
It’s a sad fact in doing research for these cases that facts about the victims get lost along the way. Countless reports from newspapers will detail the lives of killers, rapists, thieves, and con artists, while rarely – if ever – finding the space to tell us about the people who they hurt. The...
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The Murder of Tina Stewart
As a parent, sending your children off to college can be scary. It’s natural to worry about your child making the right choices, succeeding in their classes, making new friends, and whether they can take care of themselves without your help. Unfortunately, these issues pale in comparison to the...
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Paul Bergrin
In some criminal cases, it’s almost like the contrast between the crime and the person committing it, which somehow makes everything more shocking. For example, when the criminal is a police officer – something that seems to occur ridiculously often - breaking the law instead of upholding it.…
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Ask Me Anything! | Bonus Episode
Surprise! In this special AMA episode, I’m answering your burning questions about true crime, podcasting, and everything in between. From the cases that haunt me most to the behind-the-scenes of creating True Crime Cases with Lanie, nothing is off-limits! Plus, I’m sharing my secret weapon for...
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Allen Ross
Surprise! Here’s a little bonus episode from my presentation at Dallas Public Library’s mini true crime convention last year. This is the haunting case of filmmaker Allen Ross and his involvement with a fringe religious group. Content Warnings: cults & murder. For Ad Free Content visit Supercast;...
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Donald Fell
Families come in all shapes and sizes. The definition has changed over the years as the world has evolved, and what “family” means to you can differ depending on a whole number of things – your culture, your upbringing, your own personal circumstances. Content Warnings: mentions of alcohol and...
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Life In True Crime - Live at the Berkshire Pod Fest
This special episode is a live recording from the Berkshire Podcast Festival, where I joined an incredible panel for Life in True Crime, moderated by Josh Hallmark from True Crime BS. Alongside me were Charlie Worrol from Crimelines, Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold, and Robert Parmer from…
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Elizabeth “Grace Hurley” Freel
Elizabeth “Grace Hurley” Freel lived a life of wealth, privilege, and deep mystery. Known for her eccentric personality and bouts of wanderlust, her double life as Grace Hurley—and the strange circumstances surrounding her tragic death—paint a haunting picture. Was her death the result of…
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Kendall & Gwen Myers
Welcome back to True Crime Cases with Lanie! While Lanie takes a break to recover, Ayden from the podcast Susto steps in as guest host to bring you this week’s intriguing case. This episode dives into a scandal that could be a subplot from Desperate Housewives. From everyday drama like secret...
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Ronald Mikos
Insurance, as I’m sure we all know, is a pain in the neck. To get, to keep, to cash in – every step of the way it’s as tedious as it is crucial. But that’s exactly the issue – it is crucial. In a country where medical care and hospital bills are horrifyingly expensive, being hospitalized without...
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True Crime Convos: Joan's Joy
In this special episode of True Crime Convos, join us for an exclusive interview with Rosemarie D'Alessandro, mother of Joan D'Alessandro, whose tragic case shook the nation. Rosemarie opens up about her journey seeking justice for her daughter, Joan, who was brutally murdered at the age of 7. In...
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Love Bites: Lisa Nowak
The concept of a love triangle has probably existed for as long as relationships have themselves. From Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Octavia to more modern-day trios such as Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Monica Lewinsky, and countless others. Most people enter into relationships with no interest…
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The Snake: Lynlee Renick
Snakes are long and limbless reptiles covered in overlapping scales. There are more than 3,400 species, and many of those have skulls that have enough joints to swallow prey bigger than their heads. Snakes are, in essence, lizards that have undergone a reduction in their structure and become...
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Love Bites: Cinnamon Brown
We tend to think of crimes of passion as occurring between lovers, married couples, or participants in a love triangle – willing or otherwise. But passionate hatred isn’t limited to romantic or amorous relationships. After all, Cain and Abel were brothers, and the murder of Abel is recorded in…
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Dating App Dangers
We never really know who we're interacting with online. It takes just one wrong person knowing who you are, where you live, and seemingly inconsequential details about your life for everything to turn deadly. Whether you're a Gen Z kid or a millennial whose parents never let you use the family PC...
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It’s not about the Vodou
Religious and spiritual faiths and the practices associated with them are misrepresented ridiculously often – especially so if they deviate from the norm in, say, predominantly Christian communities. In these societies, anything not adhering to strict Christian principles has historically gained...
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True Crime Cases Presents: Diagnosing A Killer [Full Episode]
Welcome to another episode of True Crime Cases with Lanie. Today, we have a special episode featuring the podcast Diagnosing A Killer. If you're passionate about true crime and mental health, you're in for an insightful and thought-provoking journey. Diagnosing A Killer is hosted by two sisters,...
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The Monster with 21 Faces
On March 18, 1984, Katsuhisha Ezaki came home from work and decided to go for a bath. When he got ready for this bath at around 9 pm, he had utterly no idea that this dip in the tub was going to render him incredibly vulnerable in only a matter of moments. Content Warnings: unsolved case,...
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Quick Updates [TL;DL in Show Notes!]
Hi everyone! I appreciate your patience as we navigate the next episode! I wanted to quickly come here to release an updated episode that catches you up for the rest of the year, and I hope that I will see you in person soon! It means so much that you would come and see me! Check out the show…
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The Tiktok Murders: Mahek and Ansreen Bukhari
Social media platforms are designed to be addictive, and one far too common side effect of this is that many young people spend hours scrolling through their feeds, comparing themselves to others, and feeling inadequate. Conversely, though, social media sites also give individuals with…
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Ezra McCandless
The phrase “You can’t have your cake and eat it too” is an idiom that dates back several centuries. Its origins can be traced to the 16th century, although the exact phrase has evolved over time. Originally, the phrase appeared in different forms, such as “you can’t eat your cake and have it” or...
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Charlottesville Unsolved: Pherbia ‘Faye’ Tinsley & Sage Smith
In 2020, the FBI had a shocking admission to make regarding the homicide clearance rates of police investigations across America. That year, they hit a record low, plummeting to under 50%, and it hasn't bounced back since. This means that roughly half of all murders remain unsolved—an unsettling...
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Flordelis Dos Santos de Souza
In this gripping episode of "True Crime Cases with Lanie," we delve deep into the shocking and complex case of Flordelis Dos Santos de Souza, a Brazilian gospel singer, pastor, and politician, whose life took a dark turn with the brutal murder of her husband, Anderson do Carmo.Join us as we peel...
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The Case of Joan D'Alessandro
Join Lanie as she delves into the tragic story of Joan D’Alessandro, a 7-year-old girl whose life was tragically cut short. In this episode, we explore the details of her abduction, the investigation, and the impact on her family and community.More Info: Joan’s Joy, AKA the Joan Angela…
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The Case of John Bodkin Adams
Rarely do I encounter cases where the veracity of facts is so hotly contested that I find myself wavering in my stance. Typically, my research journey leads me through a maze of articles, books, and newspaper reports, where minor discrepancies may arise regarding details. Yet, a cohesive…
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The Laredo Serial Killer
If you've been immersed in the true crime world for some time, you're likely aware of the unfortunate reality that perpetrators of violent crime disproportionately target specific groups in our society. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, drug users, and sex workers often…
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Tonya Ford & Barbara Sheehan
The alarming prevalence of domestic abuse, also known as intimate partner violence, extends globally. According to the CDC, about 41% of women and 26% of men have encountered violence from an intimate partner. These statistics are inherently skewed due to underreporting, driven by various factors...
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Love Bites: A Jazz Tragedy
While the myth persists that pain enhances creativity and seeking help dulls artistic abilities, some artists indeed turn to illicit substances driven by a desire for heightened experiences. Jazz guitarist Brent Vaartstra aptly notes, “Artists are pleasure seekers […] They want to feel something...
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Where is Camille Dardanes Dotson? Pt 1, Presented by Sins & Survivors Podcast
During our brief winter break, we’re excited to bring you a special episode that aligns with our commitment to ethical storytelling and advocacy. Our friends at the “Sins and Survivors” podcast are stepping in to shed light on an important and sensitive case. In this exclusive feed drop, we...
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Danielle Bertolini - Presented By Murder, She Told
Today, we have a special treat for you as we welcome a distinguished guest, none other than Kristen Seavey, the brilliant mind behind the Murder, She Told podcast. In this episode, Kristen joins us to share a compelling and deeply personal case involving her friend, Danielle Bertolini. Kristen, a...
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Introducing: Unsafe Spaces
I'm thrilled to introduce you to an extraordinary new podcast that will send shivers down your spine – "Unsafe Spaces."In the spotlight for its first season is the bone-chilling saga "Tampa's Missing Men." This serialized journey takes a deep dive into crimes that stain the sanctuaries we hold…
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Crimson Tales: Holiday Crime Special
We've chosen a slightly different path as we approach the final episode of 2023. Today's cases will be less emotionally intense, offering a reprieve as we transition into the festive season and the new year with a lighter spirit. We will focus on incidents where, despite criminal actions, no...
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Celebrating Oakley's Light: A Letter To Oakley by Mom
In this special episode, we join together to celebrate what would have been Oakley Carlson’s 7th birthday. Amidst the ongoing pursuit of justice, we shift our focus to honor the love shared between Oakley and her real family—Eric and Jamie Jo Hiles. This heartfelt tribute captures the essence of...
About this show
Welcome to True Crime Cases with Lanie, a podcast dedicated to examining the most compelling true crime cases. Join your host Lanie as she delves deep into the details of each case, providing insight into the motives and actions of both the victims and perpetrators. But True Crime Cases with Lanie is not just another true crime podcast. Lanie brings a unique perspective to each case, highlighting the ethical implications of each crime and the ways in which our justice system can better serve victims and their families. In addition to exploring the facts of each case, True Crime Cases with Lanie also advocates for victims' rights and supports organizations that provide resources and support to those affected by crime. Listeners of True Crime Cases with Lanie can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the true crime genre and the ethical considerations that are often overlooked. For more information, visit our website at www.truecrimecasespodcast.com. Tune in now to join Lanie on th
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