Best Citizen Detective Podcasts (2025)

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600 // Live w/ Paul Jack Fronczak & Tracey Hastings of The Fronczak Files 1:07:09

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna host a live Youtube show with Paul Jack Fronczak and Tracey Hastings of The Fronczak Files podcast. Jack has an absolutely wild story about being found abandoned at about 2 years old. He was given to the Fronczak family after the FBI made a connection between the abandoned ba…

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Shortcut: Policing the Underworld and the High Country 14:02

1h ago14:02

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Former homicide detective Andrew Stamper reflects on the landmark investigations that defined Melbourne's underworld era and what it took to stop a city sliding into violence. He shares the inside story of leading t…

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Policing the Underworld and the High Country 38:46

25m ago38:46

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Former homicide detective Andrew Stamper reflects on the landmark investigations that defined Melbourne's underworld era and what it took to stop a city sliding into violence. He shares the inside story of leading the High Country case from a missing persons report to a multi-year homicide investigation, and the emotional toll of searching for answ…

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Bill Clinton & Jeffrey Epstein EXPOSED: The Darkest Rabbit Hole I've Ever Investigated 1:02:00

1d ago1:02:00

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In today's episode, we examine the friendship between a former U.S. President, and one of the most notorious criminals in American history... - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsYWvjBZc6nhVspRKh9BppQ - LISTEN TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/sho…

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599 // Christopher Abeyta - Part 2 of 2 50:05

1d ago50:05

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Denise Alves about the disappearance of her baby brother Christopher Abeyta from Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 15th, 1986 from their family home. This is part 2 of 2. If you have any information in the disappearance of Christopher Abeyta, please call the Color…

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Shortcut: From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part Two 15:01

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple. Listen to part one here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to …

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From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part Two 37:00

2d ago37:00

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This is part two of our two part series with former NSW Police and AFP member, Jason Semple. Listen to part one here. We're excited to announce the release of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, or find it wherever you get your podcasts. Click here to subscribe to ATC Plus on Apple Podcasts and access a…

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598 // Christopher Abeyta - Part 1 of 2 55:01

2d ago55:01

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Denise Alves about the disappearance of her baby brother Christopher Abeyta from Colorado Springs, Colorado on July 15th, 1986 from their family home. This is part 1 of 2. If you have any information in the disappearance of Christopher Abeyta, please call the Color…

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0704 | Couples 1:01:04

8d ago1:01:04

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Josh and Michelle Tooker examine Keyes's comments about and references to abducting and murdering couples. They take a look at what exactly that might mean, follow-up on previously covered cases, and take a look at new ones. And then they hone in on what the team may have been overlooking all along. This episode was written, researched, and produce…

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597 // Bennington Triangle - Part 5 - Frieda Langer 55:46

5d ago55:46

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In this new episode, Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ⁠Worcester State University archives librarian Ross Griffiths about the mysterious Bennington Triangle disappearances of Vermont. Today we speak about the disappearance of 53 year old Frieda Langer from Bennington, Vermont on October 28th, 1950. Sources: ⁠⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wi…

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Shortcut: From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part One 16:44

6d ago16:44

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Two weeks into his policing career, Jason Semple was left bleeding in a Sydney gutter after being stabbed during a violent street confrontation that also claimed the life of his fellow police officer, Peter Forsyth.…

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From Surviving a Stabbing to Becoming a Leader in Policing – Part One 50:37

6d ago50:37

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Two weeks into his policing career, Jason Semple was left bleeding in a Sydney gutter after being stabbed during a violent street confrontation that also claimed the life of his fellow police officer, Peter Forsyth. The attack in Ultimo in 1998 shocked the nation and changed the course of Semple’s life. This is the first of two episodes, where Jaso…

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596 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 2 1:09:43

8d ago1:09:43

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased o…

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595 // The Mysterious Death of Megan Piper Trussell - Part 1 51:53

9d ago51:53

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell about the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on February 9th, 2025 after an argument with her roommate. She was reported missing a few days later and was found deceased o…

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Former Detective Damian Loone on the Disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer Re-Issue 30:35

10d ago30:35

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Some of you may recognise the name and voice of this episode’s guest, It’s retired NSW Police Detective Sergeant Damian Loone who featured on Hedley Thomas’s extraordinary podcast The Teacher’s Pet. Damian investigated the 1982 disappearance of Sydney mum Lynnette Dawson for years, bringing the case to two coronial inquests. Lynette’s former husban…

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Shortcut: Former Detective Damian Loone on the Disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer Re-Issue 8:25

10d ago8:25

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Some of you may recognise the name and voice of this episode’s guest, It’s retired NSW Police Detective Sergeant Damian Loone who featured on Hedley Thomas’s extraordinary podcast The Teacher’s Pet. Damian investiga…

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The Most Evil Couple In South African History Who Ran A Pedophile Ring And Got Away With It 43:54

13d ago43:54

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In the late 1980's and early 1990's, a dark series of crimes were exposed in the country of South Africa. And to this day, they officially remain unsolved, with no ending in sight... - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsYWvjBZc6nhVspRKh9BppQ - LISTEN TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!…

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Let's Go to Iceland! 1:21

12d ago1:21

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Join Josh, Shana, and Tooker in Iceland on our next Trova Trip: June 13 - 19, 2026. Check out the itinerary and RESERVE your spot today Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh--3588169/support.By Studio BOTH/AND

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594 // Searching For Missing Hikers w/ Cathy Tarr of Fowler O'Sullivan 52:45

12d ago52:45

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Cathy Tarr of the Fowler O'Sullivan Foundation. Cathy and her team are impressive - they search for and have recovered hikers. In this conversation we speak about missing Kris Fowler, David O'Sullivan and more. Check out Fowler O'Sullivan Foundation at https://fofo…

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The Disappearance of Cheryl Grimmer & The 52-year Search for Justice Re-Issue 52:48

13d ago52:48

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On January 12th 1970, Three-Year-Old Cheryl Grimmer disappeared from Fairy Meadow Beach. While it’s technically one of Australia’s longest-standing cold cases, Cheryl’s family and the two highly respected former homicide detectives believe they know exactly what happened to her, and who’s responsible. Cheryl’s eldest brother, Ricky Nash, was the la…

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593 // Jeffrey Lynn Smith - Part 2 45:23

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Lisa Allen, sister of missing Jeffrey Lynn Smith, about Jeffrey's disappearance from Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 4th, 1985. This is part 2 of 2. Sources: ⁠https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/pre-update/missing-jeffrey-lynn⁠. ⁠https://www.missingkids.org/pos…

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592 // Jeffrey Lynn Smith - Part 1 48:54

16d ago48:54

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Lisa Allen, sister of missing Jeffrey Lynn Smith, about Jeffrey's disappearance from Hot Springs, Arkansas on December 4th, 1985. Sources: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/pre-update/missing-jeffrey-lynn. https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/665279/1. https…

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She Matters: Kelly Williams (Duffy) PREVIEW 12:00

16d ago12:00

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This is a shortened preview of Sherele Moody's new podcast, She Matters. Click here to listen to the full episode, as well as other episodes honouring the lives of Australian women lost to violence. Show notes: A man heard the violence behind the wall. He did not help her. Her sister found the single mum days later. The smell of her favourite human…

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0703 | Little Oklahoma 36:32

22d ago36:32

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Josh follows up on a new tip from FBI Special Agent Ted Halla. It takes him to familiar ground, both literally and in cases he's looked into previously. This new tip, with some research and fascinating conversations, compels Josh to some interesting and shocking conclusions. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmar…

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591 // Vanessa Guillén w/ John Quiñones 42:43

19d ago42:43

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with ABC News correspondent John Quiñones about the disappearance and murder of 20 year old soldier Vanessa Guillén from Fort Hood, Texas in April of 2020. John is hosting a great new podcast series called Vanished: What Happened To Vanessa. Check it out at the links be…

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Shortcut: Justice Lex Lasry Returns 14:09

20d ago14:09

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. What really goes through a judge’s mind when delivering a sentence? Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry reflects on the emotional toll of the role, the intricacies of evidence admissibility, and the ripple effects of hi…

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Justice Lex Lasry Returns 37:00

20d ago37:00

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What really goes through a judge’s mind when delivering a sentence? Supreme Court Justice Lex Lasry reflects on the emotional toll of the role, the intricacies of evidence admissibility, and the ripple effects of high profile cases. From Erin Patterson to rising crime rates, Justice Lasry offers an honest look at how the justice system is changing …

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590 // Bodies in New England - Live at Crime Con '25 w/ Joseph Scott Morgan 1:09:49

24d ago1:09:49

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In this new episode Tim Pilleri & Lance Reenstierna are joined by Joseph Scott Morgan of Body Bags to discuss this wild incident in true crime media. In March of 2024, the media began to report on the strange discovery of bodies found in multiple locations over a time-frame of less than a week in the New England region. Almost immediately, social m…

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The Leaked EPSTEIN EMAILS Prove EVERYTHING... 40:29

25d ago40:29

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In today's episode, we examine some leaked emails that shed some light on Epstein's operation, in ways that we couldn't imagine before. - SUBSCRIBE TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsYWvjBZc6nhVspRKh9BppQ - LISTEN TO "THE CONSPIRACY FILES" WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCASTS!: -Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9…

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Shortcut: She Matters: The Women and Children Behind the Headlines 13:54

23d ago13:54

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Behind the scenes here at Australian True Crime, we’ve been really proud to assist in the development of a new podcast. It’s called She Matters, a new podcast from award-winning journalist and femicide researcher Sh…

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She Matters: The Women and Children Behind the Headlines 41:55

23d ago41:55

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Behind the scenes here at Australian True Crime, we’ve been really proud to assist in the development of a new podcast. It’s called She Matters, a new podcast from award-winning journalist and femicide researcher Sherele Moody. Each week, Sherele sits down with the families of women and children killed in Australia - not to revisit the crimes, but …

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589 // Carla Walker Murder Solved & More Stories From America's Crime Lab w/ Elin Lantz Lesser 59:08

26d ago59:08

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Elin Lantz Lesser about her new podcast, America's Crime Lab. We speak about the murder of Carla Walker from Fort Worth, Texas and how Othram Labs stepped in with advanced DNA and genetic genealogy technology to help solve the case. Listen here: Spotify: https://op…

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The CHARLIE KIRK Cover-Up: the darkest rabbit hole I've ever investigated 1:35:25

25d ago1:35:25

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0702 | In Blood 44:01

29d ago44:01

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Josh goes over the investigation into Israel Keyes's death; including what was found in his cell, what led to it, and how it happened. Plus new information opens an online can of worms, and sends Josh to Washington state. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. Additional research by: Shana Wilensky, Michelle To…

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588 // Paige Renkoski w/ Nina Innsted of Already Gone 55:30

26d ago55:30

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious disappearance of Paige Renkoski from Fowlerville, Michigan on May 24th, 1990 with Nina Innsted of Already Gone. If you have any information on the disappearance of Paige Renksoki please call the Livingston County Sheriff's Dept at 517-540-7880. Check ou…

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Shortcut: The Two Lives Lost After an NRL Grand Final Party 16:13

27d ago16:13

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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. In 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy were fatally stabbed. Despite a coronial inquest, serious questions rema…

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The Two Lives Lost After an NRL Grand Final Party 44:58

27d ago44:58

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In 2018, an NRL Grand Final night in Alva Beach, North Queensland ended in tragedy when 37-year-old Corey Christensen and 27-year-old Tom Davy were fatally stabbed. Despite a coronial inquest, serious questions remain about the failures of emergency services and the justice system that night. Our guest, journalist Adam Hegarty, revisits the case in…