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True Crime Talkers: San Diego

by Jamee Deming

Hi, I am your host, Jamee. I am excited to explore, with my fellow San Diegans, the history of our city's crime. I hope you will enjoy listening as I set the scene and tell the stories of past and current cases. I would love this to be an interactive podcast as well. My goal is to not only tell the story of cases, but to include interviews from San Diegans. Together we can provide another platform for victims, and family/friends of victims to tell their stories. This would be a great way for people to bring attention to their cases. Lets discover the darker side of S.D. together.

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  1. 29- Ghosts In The Horton Grand Hotel

    Enjoy this Halloween edition of TCTSD. Learn all about a murdered Ghost who has yet to check out of The Horton Grand Hotel! Happy Halloween everyone! Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes:...

  2. 28- Mother of Murder: The Julie Harper Case

    Julie was your typical suburban mother of three. Everything within the Harper Household seemed perfect... until Julie's husband, Jason Harper, is found dead. Julie withstands multiple trials where she spills dark family secrets and reveals why she killed her well liked husband. Hope you enjoy…

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  3. 27- "She Was Murdered": The Rebecca Zahau Case Part 4

    Welcome to the last part of the Rebecca Zahau case… for now. In this episode I go over all the evidence pointing to a murder and debunkting the Sherrifs conclusion. I discuss the legal battle the Zahou family has persisted with to this day, as well as providing my own theories as to what could…

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  4. 26- "I Hope The Sheriff's Department Is Paying Attention": The Rebecca Zahau Case Prt.3

    In Part 3 of The Rebecca Zahau Case, I try to rationalize how and why Rebecca would have committed sucide. The Zahau family disagrees with the sucide theory and brings a civil case against Adam Shacknai to prove that her death was a murder. This sparks the public's interest and the Sheriff's...

  5. 25- Was This A Sucidal Hanging?? Rebecca Zahau Case prt 2

    Part two of the Rebecca Zahau case explains how Rebecca was found bound and hanging in the courtyard of Spreckles Mansion. At first impressions this crime scene is very odd and looks like an apparent homicide. Upon closer investigation all evidence points to Rebecca being the only DnA present at...

  6. 24- The Rebecca Zahau Case Part 1

    Rebecca Zahau was the girlfriend of a wealthy man who's son was just in a tragic accident. Rebecca goes to bed the night of July 12th, 2011, but by the next morning, she would be dead. Adam Shacknai awakes the next morning and finds Rebecca naked, bound, and hanging from the balcony in the…

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  7. 23- A Rose Colored Murder

    This case story almost reads like a soap opera you would see on T.V.! Its full of Passion, affairs, addiction, and of course murder. Kristin Rossum was accused of poising her husband in order to be with her lover in 2000. A tale as old as time, roses and all. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support...

  8. 22- A Crime Boss Is Slain

    Today I will be giving you an insight to life in the mafia through the life story of one of the top three Mafia bosses on the West Coast, Frank Bompensero. Learn how he become the mafia boss in San Diego, and how he impacted the city. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a...

  9. 21- He Almost Got Away With It... The Elizabeth Sullivan Case

    Elizabeth Sullivan went missing in 2014. Did she runaway? Did she commit sucide? Or was she murdered? After two years of mystery her body washes up in the san diego bay near her home in 2016. Sit back and relax as you listen to all the plot twist and aspects of this tragic tale. Hope you enjoy…

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  10. 20- One Of San Diego's 1st Serial Killers: The Coast Fiend Killer

    Throughout the 1930’s San Diego was experiencing tragic murders of women all throughout the city. This caused many to believe that a mysterious serial killer may be on the loose. The murderer was attributed for many unsolved killings. The most prominent being six gruesome murders of women…

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  11. 19- Friend or Fiend? The Ruth Muir Case

    Ruth Muir was raped and murdered in 1936 on the La Jolla beach. The whole community was panicked that the Coast Fiend serial killer had struck again! After 19 years, and not one but two confessions her case was finally solved!...

  12. 18- Skull Crushing Insanity

    In this episode learn all about the puzzling case of Raymond Geodecke, a "model" teen who suddenly murders his entire family. Maya Millete Website: https://www.findmayamillete.com Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes:...

  13. 17- He had it coming

    Betty Broderick is a women who murdered her ex husband and his wife after feeling replaced. This was a case that shocked and divided much of the country, including Betty's own children. Some view Betty as a vicious, cold-hearted murderer, and others sympathize with her claims of mental abuse. I'm...

  14. 16- A 50 Year Cold Case Has Been Solved?!

    Mary Scott is a young woman who was tragically murdered in 1969. Her case went cold for 50 years, but has potentially been solved in 2020. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes:...

  15. 15 - Murder Over Divorce

    Jane Dorotik was convicted in 2001 of murdering her husband. She has spent the last 20 years in jail, but now her case is being reinvestigated to see if her name can be cleared. I Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes:...

  16. 14- Bloodied Sand

    Welcome to TCTSd ep #14. Today I am going to be telling you the chilling and frustrating tale of Barbara Nantais, and Claire Hough. That's right today we are getting a two for the price of one story. The vibe of a beach can dramatically change depending on the time of day. When the suns out it is...

  17. 13- 50 Shades Of Murder

    This episode is all about the mysterious, and scandalous slaying of Brittany Killgore. Help find May Page: https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindMay Chula Vista Police Department at 619-691-5151 May's Go Fund me:...

  18. 12 - The Disappearance Of The McStay Family

    The McStay's suddenly go missing on February 4th 2010. It takes 10 years for this tragic mystery to finally be solved. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-talkers-san-diego/id1547756396 I...

  19. 11- Hunting The Homeless

    In this episode we will be talking about some gruesome attacks and murders on the homeless community in 2016. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-talkers-san-diego/id1547756396 I wanna hear...

  20. 10 - The McDonald's Massacre

    The summer of 1984 was when a mad man goes to his local McDonalds and commits the largest mass shooting of that time. This episode will feature graphic and disturbing sounds and imagery. Click away now if you are not ready!! Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and...

  21. 9- The Truth Behind A 40 Year Old Cold Case

    Today we are going to be talking about the tragic murder of Barbara Becker. Her case has been cold for several decades, but now police have successfully identify her killer. WARNING: This episode contains graphic sound effects that portray a violent event. Crime Stoppers (888) 580-8477 Hope you...

  22. 8- Bodies Of Water

    In recent times dead bodies have been discovered in various bodies of water around San Diego. Is this a coincidence? Or could there be something more to this phenomenon? Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes:...

  23. 7- The Danielle Van Dam Case: Part 2

    Follow along as Sammie and I talk about our thoughts and theories on the Van Dam Case! Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-talkers-san-diego/id1547756396 I wanna hear from you! leave the…

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  24. 6- The Danielle Van Dam Case: Part 1

    I go over the case of Danielle Van Dam, a 7yr old girl who is taken in the night. Join my friend and I as we discuss what happened, and what it was like being a child during that tragic time. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes:...

  25. 5- A Valentines Murder

    Valentines Day 2021 marks the 14th anniversary to the tragic killing of Jodine Serrin. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-talkers-san-diego/id1547756396 Follow on Instagram:...

  26. 4- The death of an angel, Cara Knott

    The slaying of the 20-year-old San Diego State junior made headlines in late 1986. “I have never seen a case that has such a direct impact on people’s perception of their safety, especially women” Pfingst said Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on...

  27. 3- 1st School Shooter, Brenda Spencer

    Meet Brenda Spencer. She became America's first school shooter in 1979. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-talkers-san-diego/id1547756396 Check out Jordan's GoFundme:...

  28. 2- Heaven's Gate

    Dive into San Diego's most iconic Cult story. Welcome to Heaven's Gate. Help us find May: Chula Vista Police Department at 619-691-5151 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindMay Go Fund me:...

  29. 1- Storming of Capitol, & Police using Drones!?!

    The Capitol building was breached and a San Diegan is killed. Are police using drones in our streets? I go over how the CVPD is the first to incorporate new technology into their department. Links: DRF: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/police-department/programs/uas-drone-program Video:...

  30. Trailer/ Get to know me

    Here is an overview of TCTSD. I go into goals that I have set for the podcast and what kind of content you can expect from me. I also introduce myself and give a little background of where I am coming from. Hope you guys enjoy! Feel free to reach out with any comments or cases requests. I am very...

About this show

Hi, I am your host, Jamee. I am excited to explore, with my fellow San Diegans, the history of our city's crime. I hope you will enjoy listening as I set the scene and tell the stories of past and current cases. I would love this to be an interactive podcast as well. My goal is to not only tell the story of cases, but to include interviews from San Diegans. Together we can provide another platform for victims, and family/friends of victims to tell their stories. This would be a great way for people to bring attention to their cases. Lets discover the darker side of S.D. together.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does True Crime Talkers: San Diego have?

True Crime Talkers: San Diego has 30 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 1, 2021.

What is True Crime Talkers: San Diego about?

Hi, I am your host, Jamee. I am excited to explore, with my fellow San Diegans, the history of our city's crime. I hope you will enjoy listening as I set the scene and tell the stories of past and current cases. I would love this to be an interactive podcast as well. My goal is to not only tell the...

How often does True Crime Talkers: San Diego release new episodes?

True Crime Talkers: San Diego publishes every two weeks, based on its 30 episodes since January 2021.

Who hosts True Crime Talkers: San Diego?

True Crime Talkers: San Diego is created and hosted by Jamee Deming.
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