The True Crime Couch

Send a textIn today’s episode of The True Crime Couch, we revisit one of the most heartbreaking and historic cases to ever come out of Ohio — the story of Judy Malinowski. A devoted mother, survivor, and warrior, Judy suffered an unimaginable act of violence and went on to make history by becoming the first person to testify at her own murder trial.From the darkest moments of abuse to the courtroom battle that changed Ohio law forever, Judy’s voice refused to be silenced. This is a story of courage, pain, and legacy. A story that demands to be heard.If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. You are not alone.Learn more or support survivors at judysfoundation.org.Listener discretion is advised.

Send a textA knock on the door. A man wakes up one morning completely unaware that his life is about to unravel on live television. What began as an ordinary day spirals into a tangled web of betrayal, cameras, and questions that still don't have answers. Was it all a setup? Or something far more calculated?This week on The True Crime Couch, I explore a case that blurs the line between reality and performance, where love, manipulation, and the promise of a new beginning become the backdrop for something unthinkable. The kind of story that makes you double-check what's real... and what you can trust.

Send a textOn the surface, Lyle and Erik Menendez seemed like privileged kids living the American dream in Beverly Hills. But behind the mansion doors, something far more sinister was unfolding. On a quiet night in August 1989, the Menendez brothers gunned down their parents in a brutal execution-style killing that shocked the nation. But was it cold-blooded murder? Or the desperate act of two sons trapped in a nightmare?On this episode of The True Crime Couch, I unravel the chilling timeline, the hidden family trauma, and the courtroom drama that turned into a media circus. Sit with me, because the truth isn't as clear-cut as you might think!

Send a textYou've probably taken a rideshare before. Maybe last week. Maybe last night.But what if your driver wasn't taking you home...... what if he was hunting?On a cold February night in Michigan, a quiet city was gripped by fear as something unimaginable unfolded. Random. Ruthless. Unstoppable.And I was there.In this episode, I'm pulling you into the heart of a story that still haunts the streets of Kalamazoo... and me.

Send a textThey looked like any other brothers on the block, until bodies started turning up.In this episode of The True Crime Couch, we take you through the timeline of one of the most disturbing crime sprees in Virgnia's history. The Briley Brothers moved through Richmond like shadows, striking fast, striking hard, and leaving a trail of chaos behind them. But what drove them to kill so mercilessly? And how did they manage to fool everyone around them for so long? Some crimes leave behind questions that never get answered.This... might be one of them. 

Send a textWhen 16-year-old Arrijana Hill was found brutally murdered in her own home in Pearland, Texas, the community was left shaken and searching for answers. A young life stolen, a family shattered, and a suspect no one expected. In this debut episode of The True Crime Couch, Justice Willis unpacks the details of a crime that stunned a quiet suburb, exploring the timeline, the investigation, and the chilling discovery that turned this case from tragedy to horror. 

Send a textWelcome to The True Crime Couch where suspense meets storytelling. Each episode we will dive deep into chilling true crime cases, exploring the dark truths that lurk behind ordinary lives. Subscribe now and join us on The True Crime Couch every week! First full episode will be dropping soon!