Best Police Procedurals Podcasts (2025)

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L&O: Hey! Who stole my kidney?! 41:52

37m ago41:52

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Police discover an unconscious man in Central Park who's been the victim of a theft - of his kidney! Det Sgt Max Greavey and Det Mike Logan learn the daughter of wealthy Phillip Woodleigh suddenly withdrew from the organ transplant list. They discover surgeon James Reberty rented portable surgical equipment and find bloody bandages at his nurse’s a…

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Alice Cooper announces reunion with his original band & their first new album together in 51 years, The Cure announced their new ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’ collection w/ guest musicians - Week of 4/28/25 46:35

1d ago46:35

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Alice Cooper announces reunion with his original band & their first new album together in 51 years, The Cure announced their new ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’ collection with tons of guest musicians, and Dave Grohl gave his first public musical performance since he revealed he fathered a child outside his marriage last fall & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Roc…

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The Line Up: The Senile Slugging Case 30:28

3d ago30:28

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Release Date: May 25, 2013 Guthrie investigates a series of brutal muggings that have targeted elderly victims. Original Air Date: September 12, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho …

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Straight Flush - Mentalist Unit 1x06 "Red Handed" 55:16

5d ago55:16

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Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 6, "Red Handed." The CBI team is called to the California–Nevada border, where a severed hand has been found on the highway. The case leads them to a casino resort, where Jane wins big more than once, and a horrific marital act leads to murder. At the end, take this week's Memor…

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#89: Dr. Nancy La Vigne - A Conversation with the Dean of Rutgers’ School of Criminal Justice 45:27

8d ago45:27

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Nancy La Vigne is the Dean of the Rutgers School of Criminal Justice, based at the campus in Newark, New Jersey. In this episode of Crime and the Courtroom, John Collins and Dr. La Vigne discuss her new responsibilities at Rutgers, as well as contemporary priorities in criminal justice research, technology, and education. Dr. La Vigne also shares h…

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What led to the initial firing of The Who drummer Zak Starkey after tensions the band? Rivers Cuomo confirms that Weezer are in the middle of making a movie & more! Week of 4/21/25 46:09

9d ago46:09

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What led to the initial firing of The Who drummer Zak Starkey after tensions the band? Rivers Cuomo confirms that Weezer are in the middle of making a movie, and Coheed and Cambria were awarded the key to their hometown in New York & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the We…

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Monkey Bottoms - Lucifer Unit 1x03 "The Would-Be Prince of Darkness" 59:22

11d ago59:22

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Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 3, "The Would-Be Prince of Darkness." When Lucifer is woken up the morning after a party, his host has a rather unpleasant surprise for him, and to help deal with the aftermath, the Devil calls his personal detective concierge. Get the scoop on Crystal's and Tara's Good, Bad, and Crisp…

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SVU: Robin Williams manipulates, impersonates, litigates, kidnaps, tortures, and blows a recording studio up all to make a point 46:39

14d ago46:39

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Benson and Stabler look for a man who impersonated a cop on the phone and tricked a man into strip searching his employee. The trail leads to Merritt Rook (Robin Williams, in an Emmy-nominated performance), who squares off in court against Novak and wins an acquittal. Rook becomes a folk hero, saying we’ve all become sheep to authority. He organize…

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The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner was shot by police and charged with attempted murder, Slayer announces their only North American headlining show of 2025 & more! Week of 4/14/25 1:00:24

15d ago1:00:24

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The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner was shot by police and charged with attempted murder, Slayer announces their only North American headlining show of 2025 & we’ll go through the 25 songs that were just admitted to the Library Of Congress National Recording Registry for 2025 & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthda…

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The Line Up: The Pointless Pierson Polemic Polarity 32:35

17d ago32:35

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Release Date: May 18, 2013 Guthrie investigates the murder of a man who ran a fraudulent acting school racket. Original Air Date: September 7, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83…

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Expired Karma - Mentalist Unit 1x05 "Redwood" 51:10

18d ago51:10

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Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 5, "Redwood." The CBI team is called to a small town in Northern California, where two girls have gone missing overnight. At the scene, one girl is found dead, and a murder investigation begins. At the end, take this week's Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much yo…

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#88: Preventing Catastrophic Misconduct in Accredited Forensic Science Laboratories (Part 2 of 2) 1:00:19

22d ago1:00:19

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In this episode, John Collins builds on the themes and recommendations covered in episode 87, with regards to forensic laboratory accreditation and its strengths and limitations. Seven policy priorities are discussed to help forensic science laboratories, their parent agencies, and their jurisdictions prevent instances of catastrophic misconduct be…

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Bruce Springsteen's "lost" albums coming out this summer, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson announces a graphic novel printed with dirt from William Blake’s grave & more! Week of 4/7/25 45:56

23d ago45:56

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Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson announces a graphic novel printed with dirt from William Blake’s grave, Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola apparently quit Godsmack months ago and have finally revealed those details, and Bruce Springsteen gives details on seven “lost” albums out this summer & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Bir…

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The Line Up: The Syncopic Sweazy Sweat-Out 32:26

24d ago32:26

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Release Date: May 11, 2013 When a doctor is murdered, the police try to find the killer and prevent another tragedy. Original Air Date: July 5, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 8…

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Smoking Evidence - Lucifer Unit 1x02 "Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil." 1:08:42

26d ago1:08:42

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Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 2, "Lucifer, Stay. Good Devil." Confounded by what she witnessed after being shot, Detective Chloe Decker, still on medical leave, follows Lucifer at his club until she's called to the scene of a crime that brings back memories from her past, when her life was very different and took a…

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SVU: Who's preying on the girls in that reality TV family? 46:26

28d ago46:26

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When the Bakers, a chastity-espousing reality TV family, come to New York to celebrate Lane's purity ceremony, they discover the 13-year-old is pregnant. After interrogating a cameraman, Fin and Carisi learn that accusations of inappropriate touching by the oldest son, Graham, were buried by the Bakers' powerful supporters. Before Benson and Dodds …

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Sublime announces their first new album of original material since 1996, UK musicians come together to urge their government to support new music education funding & more! Week of 3/31/25 58:21

29d ago58:21

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Sublime announces their first new album of original material since 1996, UK musicians come together to urge their government to support new music education funding, and KISS announces new tour dates in Las Vegas after their supposed final shows last year at Madison Square Garden & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays…

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#31: Extreme Horror: MEGAN IS MISSING & RED ROOMS 1:42:46

1M ago1:42:46

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Join us as we deep dive into Megan is Missing (2011) and Red Rooms (2023), two viral sensations that focus on the very violent dangers of the dark web… in two very different ways! On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd Bri - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd Kelly - Instagram / Twitter / Letterboxd / The Cre…

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Love and Affection - Mentalist Unit 1x04 "Ladies in Red" 45:42

1M ago45:42

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Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 4, "Ladies in Red." Teresa Lisbon and Patrick Jane are sent by the Attorney General to investigate the possible kidnapping of an important political donor, but Jane, using his observation skills, leads the team and local law enforcement to a secret room... and a dead body. At th…

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Disturbed damages historic Chicago Bulls banners during on-stage pyro mishap, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder partners w Major League Baseball for his “Vedder Cup” for charity & more! Week of 3/24/25 36:59

1M ago36:59

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Disturbed damages historic Chicago Bulls championship banners during on-stage pyro mishap, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder partners with Major League Baseball for his own “Vedder Cup” for charity, Iron Maiden announces details on a new documentary that will be filmed on their upcoming 50th anniversary tour & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Tr…

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The Line Up: The Mad Bomber 29:21

1M ago29:21

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Release Date: May 04, 2013 Someone is using high explosives to local political leaders and Ben Guthrie has to find out why Original Air Date: June 26, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, …

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Point Blank - Lucifer Unit 1x01 "Pilot" 1:20:36

1M ago1:20:36

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Overview: Crystal and Tara break down Lucifer Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot." We're introduced to Lucifer Morningstar, a witness to a violent, bloody murder on the streets of Hollywood. The victim, a pop star who has had a tumultuous career, means something to the devil, and he hounds Detective Chloe Decker so that he can help solve the murder. At th…

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L&O: Briscoe is accused of being dirty 49:34

1M ago49:34

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As Detectives Briscoe and Curtis work a drug sting, Lt. John Flynn shoots the dealer. Lenny backs up his old friend's story that Ruben Morales went for his gun, but Rey is suspicious about Flynn's connection to the dealer. They learn Morales was going to testify against a kingpin who had Flynn on his payroll. Prosecutors Jack McCoy and Jamie Ross w…

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#87: When Catastrophic Misconduct Happens in a Forensic Science Laboratory (Part 1 of 2) 35:57

1M ago35:57

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John Collins answers an email from an audience member who wonders: What’s the point of accreditation if a catastrophic failure or major act of misconduct can still happen under the radar. Season: 5 Episode: 87 Duration: 35:57 YOUTUBE CHANNELSMain Podcast Channel Highlights Channel FROM OUR SPONSORLearn About the Innovators at Promega International …

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Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe’s fiancée Kimberly Burch dies after falling overboard on an ’80s themed cruise, Brent Hinds leaves Mastodon after 20 years & more! Week of 3/17/25 1:06:08

1M ago1:06:08

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Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe’s fiancée Kimberly Burch dies after falling overboard on an ’80s themed cruise, Brent Hinds leaves Mastodon after 20 years, and Billy Corgan Announces 30th Anniversary ‘Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness’ Opera Concerts & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst R…

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The Line Up: Lieutenant Guthrie Kidnapped 29:25

2M ago29:25

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Release Date: April 27, 2013 Guthrie is kidnapped by a robbery suspect who intends to kill them once they leave the city. Original Air Date: June 19, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, I…

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A Cunning Plan - Mentalist Unit 1x03 "Red Tide" 34:21

2M ago34:21

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Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 3, "Red Tide." Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon take the CBI team to a beach in Santa Marta to investigate the death of a teenager and encounter rough waters when the case leads them to a local real estate developer. At the end, take the Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see…

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Motley Crue postpones their Las Vegas Residency so Vince Neil can undergo a vocal procedure, Heart’s Ann Wilson performs in a wheelchair leaving fans to speculate on her health & more! Week of 3/10/25 52:33

2M ago52:33

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Motley Crue postpones their Las Vegas Residency so Vince Neil can undergo a vocal procedure, Heart’s Ann Wilson performs in a wheelchair leaving fans to speculate on her health, and Aftershock Festival in Sacramento California has just released their annual lineup, and it was confirmed that we will be doing media & interviews again in October! So i…

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Far Worse Punishment Bonus Spoiler Discussion 2:58

2M ago2:58

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Spoiler warning! Short bonus discussion on The Mentalist's "Red Hair and Silver Tape." This bonus assumes you have watched the entire show, so first-time watchers beware! Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe and Karin Lubbers Website: https://www.romcomdetectives.com/ Community Links: r/TheMentalist (subreddit) The Mentalist Bullpen (Discord server) Email t…

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The Line Up: The Harrowing Haggada Handball Case 27:42

2M ago27:42

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Release Date: April 20, 2013 Ben and Matt track down a gang of robbers. Original Air Date: June 12, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715 Give us a call at 208-991-4783 Take the…

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Far Worse Punishment - Mentalist Unit 1x02 "Red Hair and Silver Tape" 44:53

2M ago44:53

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Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 2, "Red Hair and Silver Tape." Patrick Jane and Teresa Lisbon head out to Napa Valley, where a young girl has been found murdered in a vineyard. Tune in for discussion on scenes in the script that never made it in and take the Memory Palace quiz along with Karin and see how much…

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#30: Best One-Take Horror Films & MADS 1:41:51

2M ago1:41:51

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Some of our favorite moments are done in one shot. The camera’s unflinching, unblinking eye just can’t look away… and neither can we! This episode we focus on some one-shot horrors that live rent-free in our heads. Music: Intro: Dirge - No Orphans Outro: Woah - Ramzie On Social: Murmurs From the Morgue - Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Letterboxd …

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L&O: Briscoe solves 3 murders, 1 kidnapping, and delivers a baby in one day 49:01

2M ago49:01

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A jogger who died of a heart attack leads police to the unrelated murder of a woman who's been using the Social Security number of Marcella Celaya, who was killed ten years ago. Detectives Briscoe and Green learn that Rafael Berseño, the victim's husband, used to have the last name Celaya also. Before they question him further, they spot a jealous …

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#86: Caitlin Burchill, Investigative Reporter with NBC Connecticut 40:30

2M ago40:30

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Caitlin Burchill is an investigative reporter with NBC Connecticut and a proud member of the production team that created the documentary, Traces of Doubt: The Forensics of Dr. Henry Lee, which is now available in its entirety on YouTube. Caitlin speaks with John Collins about her life and career as an investigative reporter, and sheds light on her…

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly shopping their catalog around, Layne Staley’s lost personal journals are set to be published in a book titled ‘This Angry Pen’ & more! Week of 3/3/25 1:03:05

2M ago1:03:05

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly shopping theircatalog around for a nine-figure sum, Layne Staley’s lost personal journals are set to be published in a book titled ‘This Angry Pen’, and Carlos Santana announces his upcoming new album ‘Sentient’ featuring posthumous contributions from Miles Davis, Michael Jackson & more! PLUS ‘This Week in R…

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The Line Up: The Red Shirt Case 29:49

2M ago29:49

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Original Release Date: August 09, 2016 An ex-con claims to have seen a murder but the only thing he seems able to clearly remember is the killer’s red shirt. Original Air Date: June 5, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: …

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Dear mister Jane - Mentalist Unit 1x01 "Pilot" 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Overview: Crystal and Karin break down The Mentalist Season 1, Episode 1, "Pilot." Patrick Jane, reformed con artist and former psychic, now a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation in Sacramento, is introduced to viewers with a literal bang, and the rest of the team has to learn how to work with such a wildcard. At the end, hear abo…

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Brian Setzer says he cannot play the guitar after revealing he has an auto-immune disease, , Lorne Michaels apparently helped Keith Richards avoid serving life in prison & more! Week of 2/24/25 1:11:54

2M ago1:11:54

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Brian Setzer says he cannot play the guitar after revealinghe has an auto-immune disease, Paul Simon announced a lengthy US tour where he will play in smaller venues that can accommodate his severe hearing loss, and the newly-published story of how SNL’s Lorne Michaels apparently helped Keith Richards avoid serving life in prison when he was arrest…

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The Line Up: The Hiccuping Hamster Hemostatic Case 28:35

2M ago28:35

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Release Date: April 28, 2015 Guthrie and Groeb try to bring down a local racketeer and find themselves in the crossfire Original Air Date: May 29, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idah…

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SVU: David Harbour plays with dolls and kidnaps Gloria Reuben's kid 46:43

2M ago46:43

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After the body of a mummified child is discovered, Benson and Stabler run out of leads. At a vigil for "Cherish Doe," Fin meets Violet (Gloria Reuben). She's fresh from rehab and fears the unidentified girl is her missing daughter, Nina. The detectives learn the victim is a different girl, but both children were taken from their homes by a man posi…

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Hello, Detectives 17:23

2M ago17:23

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Overview: Crystal, Tara, and Karin introduce themselves and preview what's to come on Rom-Com Detectives. Episode Timestamps 0:03 Introductions 00:10 How the Detectives Met 00:14 Show Concepts and Segments Hosted by: Crystal Watanabe, Tara Avery, and Karin Lubbers Mentalist Unit: Crystal & Karin Lucifer Unit: Crystal & Tara https://www.romcomdetect…

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85# Sarah Chu on Forensic Evidence and Post-Conviction Advocacy 59:02

2M ago59:02

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Dr. Sarah Chu is the Director of Policy and Reform at the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice at the Cordoza School of Law in New York. In her role at the center, she applies her own extensive background in science and public policy to take an active lead on advancing our criminal justice system's efforts to utilize forensic evidence with maximum e…

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A plane owned by Motley Crue’s Vince Neil is involved in a fatal crash in Arizona, Primus announce their new drummer after months of auditions, and the RRHOF Class Of 2025 Nominees & more! - 2/17/25 46:25

2M ago46:25

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A plane owned by Motley Crue’s Vince Neil is involved in afatal crash in Arizona, Primus announce their new drummer after months of auditions, and the RRHOF Class Of 2025 Nominees have been announced this week & more! PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & so much more! Th…

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The Line Up: The Bromell and Bellows Bloody Bullet Case 28:51

2M ago28:51

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Original Release Date: August 02, 2016 The day before a gangland murder trial, the key witness is killed and Guthrie has to figure out how to still get a conviction. Original Air Date: April 24, 1951 Support the show monthly at https://patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.net Mail a don…

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Films like Mrs. that smash patriarchy 4:23

3M ago4:23

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When life hands you ladles instead of mics, you know it’s time to rewrite the rules! Mrs., the latest Hindi drama directed by Arati Kadav, does just that. Starring Sanya Malhotra, this remake of The Great Indian Kitchen takes a searing look at societal expectations, as Richa—a dance teacher trapped in tradition—decides to pirouette past patriarchy.…

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