Is Santa a Criminal? Maybe. In this true-crime satirical podcast, some of your favorite true crime podcasters join up to spin a yarn about Santa's arrest, his incarceration, and the frenzy around his trial in a south Georgia town.
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Kevin Grogan (Bootsy) is a former homicide detective and Lou Valoze (Sal) is a former undercover ATF agent. With more than 40 years of law enforcement experience ranging from patrol to multi-million dollar federal investigations, Bootsy and Sal will share their true experiences and invite special guests to discuss issues facing law enforcement today.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1986. PORT HURON, MICHIGAN. 20-year-old Scott Macklem headed to class at Saint Clair County Community College—known locally as SC4. He never made it home. Scott was gunned down in the campus parking lot by an unknown assailant, leaving this quiet port town on the Canadian border shaken and desperate for answers. The police quickly zeroed in on one man: Fred Freeman—now known as Temujin Kensu. But there was one glaring issue. Temujin had ALIBIS PLACING HIIM over 400 m ...
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An L.A. based podcast brought to you by two forensic psychologists who dissect the intersections where true crime, forensic psychology, and entertainment meet. "True Crime, Psychology, and Snark: Trust Us. We're Doctors." All of our episode resources can be found on our website: www.la-not-so-confidential.com and be sure to follow along on Instagram: @lanotsopodcast, TikTok: @lanotsoconfidential & X: @lanotsopod
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Four years later, the impact of a series of tornadoes in North Mississippi is still visible, and still deeply felt. In this podcast, from WTVA Creative Content, the stories of emergency workers, Meteorologists, survivors and those who lost their lives are all told. "Basement Now" serves as a cautionary tale, and a memorial to victims. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer / Editor - Don Anderson Voice - Alan Matthew
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When investigators were told of a torso washed ashore in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, they likely imagined a shark attack. As other body parts were discovered across two counties, however, the pieces of a homicide began to come together. In this true crime serial, hear the chilling story of an exotic dancer and mother, and the two friends she only thought she knew. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer - Veronica Mejia Editor - Jim Bruce Voice - Casey Dillard
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The thrill of victory. The agony of defeat. The rallies, triumphs and tragedies that become legend, passed from one generation to another. In this WTVA podcast, one story at a time, from high school football to roller derby, from gymnastics to the rodeo, hear the unforgettable tales of North Mississippi sporting events, told by the people who lived them. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer - Nick Boone Editor - John Bruce Host - Jim Holder
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Each week, hear interviews and original songs performed by local bands, and vote to decide which one advances. At the end of the podcast season, only two groups will remain. Those two will battle it out in the "Battle for the Bain" concert. This event will be streamed live online, with fans deciding which competitor wins the Buddy and Kay Award, a demo recording session with a local studio and production of a music video! Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer / Editor: Josh W ...
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October 21st. 2004. Iuka, Mississippi resident Donna Cupido dropped her kids at school, and was never heard from again. Her husband Brian, who admitted to having a very rocky marriage, passed a polygraph. So did the man Brian alleged was cheating with his wife at the time of her disappearance. With the case gone cold, join WTVA Creative Content in the quest for resolution. Executive Producer / Writer - Jason Lee Usry Producer / Editor - Maggie Bushway Voice - Terry Smith
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He was already a polarizing figure in Mississippi when he announced his run for Mayor of Jackson. His regular news editorials, in which he told young thugs to pull up their pants and get jobs, were the stuff of legend. After being elected in 2005, Frank Melton tore into crack houses in the night with a sledgehammer, called out known gangsters, and was arrested in the airport carrying a gun. Even those who had sung his praises, (like Governor Haley Barbour and Fox News commentator Geraldo Riv ...
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Murdered Millionairess: The Jackie Levitz Mystery
Murdered Millionairess: The Jackie Levitz Mystery
Who done it? Jackie Levitz was the heiress of the Levitz Furniture fortune, after her husband passed. Inheriting millions, she moved back to the state where she was raised as a simple farm girl. Mississippi. Weeks later, in the process of decorating her new home, Jackie vanished, leaving behind a blood-soaked bed, broken false fingernails and thrown-about fur coats. In an investigative true crime serial, dig into the mystery of a woman who certainly lived a life of luxury, and likely died a ...
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High school is a time that forever lives in the minds of its occupants. Every teenager feels every approval, disapproval and embarrassment is life and death. For the kids at Pearl High, in Mississippi, on a day they could not forget if they tried, it all really became life and death. These students will always be remembered for the death and devastation inflicted by classmate Luke Woodham. Until that day, though, they were a group of kids like any other. Book worms and athletes and misfits. ...
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207. Behind the Couch: Vanished- The Heather Elvis Case with Director Michael Bayer
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57:16Join us as we talk to true crime producer and filmmaker, Michael Bayer, about his new docuseries, Vanished: The Heather Elvis Case. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lanotsopod Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace M…
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Today we look at the research associated with the trajectory of developing true hate for someone or a group of others. We also look at brain imaging research when it comes to fear and empathy, including across political party lines. We cover the Rwanda genocide and the rise in Asian hate crimes associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Engage mindfull…
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Behind the Couch: Columbia University's Mass Murderer Database with Dr. Ragy Girgis
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55:09Bonus episode time! Ragy Girgis, MD, MS, is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute and we will be discussing the Columbia Mass Murderer Database and what we can learn about prevention. Dr. Girgis' book, On Satan, Demons, and Psychiatry: Exploring Mental Illness…
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1.2. CHAPTER ONE. WHO WAS TEMUJIN KENSU? PART ONE.
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55:13In this episode, I take you through the process of getting into the prison and speaking to Temujin face to face for the first time. We discuss his childhood, and I start my attempt to answer the question... before he became Temujin Kensu - who was Fred Freeman? On November 5, 1986, a 20-year-old Scott Macklem was gunned down on the campus of Saint …
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205. Behind the Couch: True Crime in the News
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55:54No guest this week- JUST US! We spend a live hour discussing updates in the Maura Murray case (new evidence, new suspect?), offender prison updates in the Slenderman case, and then jump int othe Zizian Cult out of California and the related murders across the nation. If you want to hear us talk more in depth about the Zizians, watch our appearance …
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204. When Bad Things Happen To The Rich
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1:41:03This week we explore the current AND historical animosity that arises between economic classes in times of financial crisis. If there were ever a time for “eat the rich” content to go viral, it’s now. Prices are up, wages are down, and Millennials and Gen Z are working harder than ever—for way less. Despite being the most educated generation, they’…
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203. Behind the Couch: "Inconceivable" Producer Jason Usry
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1:05:04This week we get to have a discussion with our amazing colleague, co-creator Jason Usry. Jason is a multi-time Emmy nominated broadcast media veteran with three movies produced with one in post-production and others currently in development. He's the editor of some of your favorite podcasts (including this one), he's founder of Ear Cult, LLC - a co…
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BONUS: INTERVIEW WITH JULIA COWLEY, HOST OF THE CONSULT: REAL FBI PROFILERS
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1:04:59As I'm working on finishing episodes, from time to time I will release bonus material, interviews, or other materials that are on the record but may not necessarily find their way into the chapters of this story. This interview with Julia Cowley, retired FBI Behavioral Profile at the Bureau's famed Behavioral Analysis Unit is one of my recent favor…
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202. The Sinister Trifecta: Conduct Disorder, ASPD & Psychopathy
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1:04:42Building on the last few forensic psychology episodes, the doctors explore how attachment disorders intersect with other childhood maladaptive conditions. From there, they trace the troubling progression into even darker psychological phenomena, revealing how these issues can escalate over time. If you want audio access to these episodes early and …
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On November 5, 1986 - 20-year-old Scott Macklem was gunned down on the campus of Saint Clair County Community College (SC4) in Port Huron, Michigan. At the time of his murder, Fred Freeman, now known as Temujin Kensu claims he was over 400 miles away in the Upper Peninsula with his pregnant girlfriend. The trial that ensued has been questioned by l…
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201. Behind the Couch: Matthew Perry's Death with Justin Evans
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58:37Welcome to Behind the Couch! The companion livestream to L.A. Not So Confidential's forensic psychology & true crime podcast. Another celebrity overdose? We discuss the nuance that comes with high-profile substance abuse deaths with Justin Evans, host of the Generations Why and Peripheral Podcasts. Generation Why The Peripheral If you prefer to wat…
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It's our 200th episode and we are doing it LIVE! Please enjoy this look back, with special guest friends and fan-favorite moments. Tim Pilleri: https://www.youtube.com/@CrawlSpace Rebekah Sebastian: https://www.rebekahsebastian.com/ John Lordan: https://www.youtube.com/@LordanARTS Hollywierd Paranormal: https://hollyweirdparanormal.blubrry.... If y…
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Behind the Couch: Ethical Crime History and Tourism with Rebel Tours
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58:25Welcome to Behind the Couch! The companion livestream to L.A. Not So Confidential's forensic psychology & true crime podcast. This month we chatted with the incredible women behind Rebel Tours in London. Dr. Shiloh attended their Jack the Ripper: What About the Women? tour while at CrimeCon UK and was so impressed by their empathetic and feminist a…
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199. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 2
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54:11In Part 2, we move forward with discussing the two Attachments Disorder in children and considerations for treatment options, before looking at some real-life examples of child killers with seemingly attachment disturbances. We round out the episode with some really good entertainment examples. Join our Patreon family! You can find all of our resou…
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198. Attachment Theory & Offender Behavior PART 1
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48:52To kick off 2025, we cover Attachment Theory in two parts. In Part 1, we lay the groundwork for the different attachment styles that, in some extreme cases, can have the potential to result in harmful adult behavior. Part 2 will drop tomorrow. Harlow's Studies with Rhesus monkeys Strange Situation Experiments Join our Patreon family! You can find a…
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Behind the Couch: JonBenet Ramsey Case Discussion livestream w/ Rebekah Sebastian (2021)
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1:11:01We have been asked about our thoughts on the JonBenet Ramsey case A LOT lately given the new documentary release. And although this is Dr. Shiloh’s Roman Empire, we have rarely commented on it. Therefore, we are releasing this audio from the Summer of 2021 (remember those pandemic days?) when Dr. Shiloh and Rebekah Sebastian discussed key elements …
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197. The Delphi Trial and the Challenges of Digital Ethics in Psychology
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2:13:58This week we explore a rarely mentioned subject in Psychology- Are you allowed to research your clients and to what extreme is acceptable? We cover the ethical considerations in a day and age of Telehealth, social media, and DMs. We also consider these questions in the case of high-profile clients, using the Delphi murder trial as inspiration for o…
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Law & Disorder: What Criminology and Forensic Psych Can Learn From Entertainment's Bad Behavior- Berkshire Podcast Festival live show
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59:45Please enjoy this live recording from the Berkshire Podcast Festival from October of 2025. We teamed up with Dr. Megan from Women & Crime to dicuss the ethics of our professions by highlighting some VERY bad examples in the media, both creative and non-fiction. We also touch on how we take these ethical considerations into our work as content creat…
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196. Crossing the Line: The Dark Side of Parasocial Relationships
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1:07:19A parasocial relationship is a one-sided connection where someone feels an imagined personal bond with a public figure. This week, the docs explore the research behind why these relationships form and the different ways we experience them. They also delve into real-life cases where fans crossed boundaries, causing harm to content creators. Related …
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH, 1986. PORT HURON, MICHIGAN. 20-year-old Scott Macklem headed to class at Saint Clair County Community College—known locally as SC4. HE never made it home. Scott was gunned down in the campus parking lot by an unknown assailant, leaving this quiet port town on the Canadian border shaken and desperate for answers. The police …
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195. Love During Lockup: Correctional Employee Misconduct
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1:17:55This week, we focus on correctional staff who become romantically or inappropriately involved with inmates. Inspired by Dr. Scott’s recent panel with Generation Why at The Berkshire Podcast Festival, we explore the ethical boundaries and implications for forensic psychologists and correctional personnel in maintaining professional relationships wit…
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194. The Ladies Who Love Lifers: Hybristophilia
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49:23Welcome Back Folks! In this episode, “The Ladies Who Love Lifers,” the docs dive into the fascinating, and sometimes disturbing, world of hybristophilia—a condition where individuals are romantically or sexually attracted to those who have committed heinous crimes. From infamous serial killers to lesser-known convicts, we’ll explore what drives som…
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193. Body Integrity Identity Disorder
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1:22:12The docs have covered a lot of disorders of the brain that lead people to harm others, but this time the injurious behavior turns inward. Today they explore the behaviors and etiology of Body Integrity Identity Disorder and discuss the associated ethics behind the treating the condition, before covering two cases involving drastic measures to live …
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192. An Exploration of False Victimization: From Vintage Los Angeles to Today (CrimeCon UK live recording)
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1:03:22Please enjoy this live recording from our presentation in London at CrimeCon UK 2024! We yap about our trip before getting into the recording. This presentation is a bit of a mashup of previous topics and cases; false victimization, personality disorders, the cases of Sister Aimee McPherson and Sherri Papini, among others. Berkshire Podcast Festiva…
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191. Psychological Autopsies (Live stream interview with Dr. Joni Johnston)
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1:01:32We are in the UK! Therefore we are bringing you a conversation with forensic psychologist, Dr. Joni Johnston, from a live stream in June 2024. We discuss her work doing psychological autopsies, specifically when murders are staged to look like suicides. Dr. Johnston's website, book & Newsletter: https://www.drjonijohnston.com/ Berkshire Podcast Fes…
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190. Police Explorer Program Sexual Abuse
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1:42:36This week, Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott review the Sandra Birchmore case and then examine the problem of sexual abuse in American Police Explorer programs. They look at sexual crime power bases, behavioral drift, how this is similar to the research on teacher-student sexual abuse and what can be done about it; before looking at two other high profile cas…
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189. Vintage Case: Palm Springs and the B- List Murderer, Tom Neal
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50:53This week the docs take a brief jaunt OUT of Los Angeles to the sunny and gorgeous sands of Hollywood’s Desert Playground - aka Palm Springs. Although a year round destination for relaxation and glamour, there are dark aspects among the glittering sapphire pools of the Oasis of the Desert’s past. After all, a place with golden age ties to Hollywood…
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