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True Crime Exposed
by Dorothy Holder
True Crime explores cases that may or may not be solved, we look at the intensity, investigations, the criminals and the impact crime has on communities and families. The true cost of crime takes a toll on communities, cities and countries. sometimes for generations. Join Dorothy & Drita as they journey through the murky darkness of human nature.
Episodes
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The Murder of Carmen Thomas
Carmen Thomas was murdered and her body dismembered by her ex and the father of her child in Auckland New Zealand in 2010.
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Mafia in New York
taking control of the docks was the answer to legalizing booze, the war created depression and the lack of spare cash for the many unemployed.
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The Mob Advancing through the Decades
After effects of the downfall of murder inc and the five families was the beginning of new era.
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Advancing of the Mob, The 1940s
Mafia in the 20's and 30's was a lethal crime machine but were the efforts to quell crime genuine? Probably not this week we add to our Mob series as we bring them all the way up to the present day.
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Murder Inc Part 2
Murder Inc, organized killiing on a grand scale killing the heart of america.
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Murder Incorporated a Sign of the Times
In the New York City of the 1930s, murder was big business. And the best killers in the industry were Murder Inc. From 1929 to 1941 a ring of murderers-for-hire working as mob enforcers who, in 10 years, killed an estimated 400-1,000 people.
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The Baby Killer Lucy Letby
Letby looked like any attractive young woman but hidden behind her facade is a psychopath of the first order.
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Murders of the Mob: Salvatore Maranzano
Maranzano was a mob boss with huge ambitions, he was instrumental in altering the rise to the top of lucky luciano and other key players during the vioent times of crime, murder and mayhem in New York
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Efren Saldivar's Magic Syringe part 2
With staff and hospital authorities covering up his activities and presenting obstacles for the police we feel many more heads should have rolled. Not just for expedience but as criminals actively aiding and abetting a killer.
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Efren Saldivar’s Magic Syringe
We are quite astounded by medical staffs total lack of caring once they had an idea of what this serial killer was up to, potentially causing deaths in the hundreds/
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Financial Frauds: Ponzi Schemes
Ponzi didn't invent this type of scheme but he certainly got away with it long enough to bring it to the attention of the world and lend his name to it, He isn't the last either to suck people into believing they have invested in something they have not.
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Dying for Money!
Winning the lottery may be your biggest dream, but it could have deadly consequences. Next week on True Crime we take a look at big winners who were murdered for their money. I can’t imagine anything worse than having a highlight of joy ripped away from you due to the greed of others. Anonymity…
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Ed Buck Rapist Killer
Ed Buck managed to buy time in his many crimes. he selected vulnerable people and enjoyed his sadistic games for years, even after there was a cry to reel him in authorities were too busy to bother.
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Backpacker Murderer Ivan Milat
Ivan Milat went on a killing spree in an obvious way but still managed to get away with murder for quite some time. Australias notorious serial killer boasted often about how he would hurt people and yet, he still managed to evade justice a number of times.
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Highway of Tears Final
The final chapter in a series that reveals police indifference, citizens indifference and an unwillingness to deal with a problem that is incredible in its longevity and huge rammifications.
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Highway of Tears part 3
How many deaths and disappearances from one town and nearby areas does it take to get a taskforce assigned? Apparently there is no number worth the effort.
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Highway of Tears Part 2
With over 50 girls and young women missing and quite a few found dead, we would think that it would be a priority, but not one case has been solved, not one.
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Highway of Tears: part 1
Have the authorities really done what needed to be done? How many years do women have to disappear before police recognize that their lack of abilities are contributing to a problem?
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Woman killer Robert Picton
In 2001, Robert Pickton was charged with murdering 26 women at his pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. He was convicted on six charges and sentenced to life in prison. Pickton claimed to have killed 49 women.
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Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficker: Final
Since 2008 Epstein had been listed as a level three on the New York sex offenders register. It is a lifelong designation meaning he was at a high risk of reoffending. But Epstein maintained his properties and his assets after his conviction.
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Jeffrey Epstein Sex Trafficker part 2
Last week we took a closer look at the type of 'friends' that were consistently enjoying Epsteins offerings, Weinstein and a number of other sex offenders consistently spent time with him. We all know the protection afforded royalty and politicians, perhaps we should think about who is running…
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Jeffrey Epstein: Sex Trafficker Part 1
"I'm not a sexual predator, I'm an 'offender,'" Jeffrey Epstein told the New York Post in 2011. "It's the difference between a murderer and a person who steals a bagel."
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The Toy Box Killer: David Parker Ray
In March 19, 1999, 22-year-old Cynthia Vigil was plying her trade in a parking lot in Albuquerque, New Mexico, when a man claiming to be an undercover cop told her she was under arrest for solicitation of sex work and put her in the back of his car. That man was David Parker Ray, and he brought...
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Serial killer Robert Hansen part 2
Robert Hansen’s crimes have been the ‘based on a true story’ element in many movies. Sometimes we forget that much of the horror we see on the big screen and in tv series are true crime horrors that happen to this very day.
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Serial killer Robert Hansen part 1
Robert Hansen’s crimes have been the ‘based on a true story’ element in many movies. Sometimes we forget that much of the horror we see on the big screen and in tv series are true crime horrors that happen to this very day.
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Celebrity Criminals Part 3
Does Hollywood contribute to ongong criminal enterprise? It is a question that has been asked for nearly a century.
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Celebrity Criminals part 2
From minimal sentencing to getting away with murder, among other serious crimes, celebrities seem to get a free pass. Partly due to fan support, high profile cases and bags of money, managers and top flight lawyers to throw at an unjust legal system that responds to dollars before anything else.
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Celebrity Criminals
Celebrities can get away with some serious crimes in a way none of us could, it should concern everyone that 'fans' ignore court outcomes in favour of denial to support those that would not think twice about damaging them or members of their family.
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Don King: The Killer Promoter part 2
where there is smoke there is fire.. or one would assume, killer, conman, promoter and thief,,, Don King leaves a trail of destruction behind him but seems to get away with it all.
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Don King: The Killer Promoter part 1
where there is smoke there is fire.. or one would assume, killer, conman, promoter and thief,,, Don King leaves a trail of destruction behind him but seems to get away with it all.
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What happened to the Yuba County Five? Part 2
In 1978, five mentally disabled men abandoned their car in the Yuba County wilderness & vanished without a trace. Months later, four of them would be found. What forced them to abandon their car and wander into the wilderness to their deaths?
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Brandon Lawson part 2
Brandon Lawson disappeared in 2013 under weird circumstances, some might say sinister. Did he run away with or without the help of his brother? Join us and see if we can't unravel the mystery.
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What happened to the Yuba County Five? Part 1
In 1978, five mentally disabled men abandoned their car in the Yuba County wilderness & vanished without a trace. Months later, four of them would be found. What forced them to abandon their car and wander into the wilderness to their deaths?
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Brandon Lawson part 1
Brandon Lawson disappeared while making phone calls to his brother and the police the circumstances leave much for conjecture, even with the supposition that his body may have been found, we find it difficult to understand how from February to July,, the DNA has not resolved whether He has been...
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Who Killed Superman? The Death of George Reeves
Was George Reeves our first superman killed or did he commit suicide. This case has a few twists and turns that leave you wondering how it was closed so quickly.
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The Zodiac Killer
The zodiac killer managed to taunt police and media alike almost goading them into responding to him. He has never been caught although recent blogs suggest that they have proven who he really was, but have they?
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The Murder of Barbara Hamburg: Part 2
With so many suspects the Murder on Middle Beach saga provides a tale with so many twists and turns it is difficult to like many of the people involved. When it comes to suspects there is a such a thing as too many but like any story, hindsight provides its own clues. The lives of those closest…
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The Murder of Barbara Hamburg: Part 1
With so many suspects the Murder on Middle Beach saga provides a tale with so many twists and turns it is difficult to like many of the people involved. When it comes to suspects there is a such a thing as too many and in particular when the victim, suspects and family members are all involved in...
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The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann: part 2
Madeleine McCann went missing in 2007 at the age of 3. She disappeared so completely and so easily that it left a gaping hole in understanding of how it could possibly happen. She has never been found, and there have never been any new clues until a man was arrested for another crime. Is he…
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The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann: part 1
Missing from Portugal since 2007 there has been no sign or information leading to the discovery or recovery of Maddie McCann. Was she Trafficked? Abducted? Murdered? Were her parents involved?
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Love Me Tender Murders: Patricia & Barbara Grimes
They headed off on the bus to watch their Idol Elvis's movie and never arrived home. The girls were treated as runaways in 50's Chicago which is bizarre considering the standards of the time.
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The Tragic Death of Virginia Rappe part 2
Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle was at the top of his game and a hollywood darling of the silent era.Did he rape Virginia Rappe leading to her death? Was there a Hollywood coverup? Why were there three trials? Listen to the conclusion of this incredible tale of death and privelege.
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The Tragic Death of Virginia Rappe: part 1
Did Fatty Arbuckle Rape and therefore murder Virginia at a party in his hotel? While he was the darling of the silent screen it is evident that many, at the time and now, believed the comedian could not have done such a heinous crime, On another note, there were many who believed the rich and...
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Jack the Ripper Part 3: The Suspects
Jack the Ripper was known to kill five women then stopped. Why he stopped may seem like conjecture but the police of the day had a few suspects that they felt were the most likely, even if they didn't have enough evidence to charge them. Join us for the conclusion of this exciting mini series.
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Jack the Ripper part 2: Victims
For all the murders attributed to Jack the Ripper it turns out that the police of the day could only connect five victims to the same killer. All the murders took place in 1888, putting a different slant on who committed the crimes, We check in with what the police knew.
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Jack The Ripper: Part 1
Jack the Ripper is well documented and the suspect list short. Today we look at the crimes, you may be surprised to discover very few of the murders ascribed to Jack the ripper were thought to be done by him. This exciting start to a three part dive into the very thorough police records and crime...
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Death of the Somerton Man: The Tamam Shud Connection: part 2
With so much intrigue in this case the information gathered at the time is astounding as it led to the possibility of identifying a man's origins more than 50 years after his death, tonight Drita and Dorothy look at the investigation and hidden mysteries as well as some prime suspects with a...
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Death of the Somerton Man: The Tamam Shud Connection: part 1
How did the mysterious stranger come to be murdered and placed on an Adelaide beach? Why were all the labels off his clothes and belongings removed? Why indeed was he in Australia at all?? Join Dorothy and Drita to explore this mystery.
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The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & Ron Goldman
Many people feel they know that O.J. Simpson killed his ex wife and her lover, but was Ron really in a relationship with Nicole or was that just media hype. With a serial killer throwing a confession into the mix the truth is, by then, no one wanted to know. Join us for a fresh look at this very...
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Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang: Badder than Bad part 2
Confederate bushwhacker, desperate outlaw, bank robber, political terrorist, gang leader, multiple murderer, folk hero. Jesse James was all of them. One thing he wasn’t was a Robin Hood heroic figure who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. While he took care to foster the image of a soldier...
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True Crime explores cases that may or may not be solved, we look at the intensity, investigations, the criminals and the impact crime has on communities and families. The true cost of crime takes a toll on communities, cities and countries. sometimes for generations. Join Dorothy & Drita as they journey through the murky darkness of human nature.
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