Best Real Crime Profile Podcasts (2025)

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S17 Ep8: The Connection 22:53

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Bob breaks down Firearms Examiner Henry Hatch's testimony, as well as another witness to determine if the two crime scenes are connected. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISOD…

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From Kidnap Claim to Murder Arrest, Search for Emmanuel Haro | Profiling Evil 36:06

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Dive into the heartbreaking case of 8-month-old Emmanuel Haro, who vanished from a Yucaipa parking lot on August 14, 2025, or did he? This case has sparked a massive investigation. Initially reported as an abduction by his mother, Rebecca Haro, the story unraveled as inconsistencies piled up, leading to the arrest of both parents, Rebecca and Jake …

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S17 Ep7: Follow-Up S17: E7 51:10

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Bob and Janet discuss Bob's interview with the daughter of Elizabeth Daily-Ayers and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of al…

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Dan Markel Murder, Adelson Trial & the Worst Middle Man | Profiling Evil 1:08:23

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Katherine Magbanua’s testimony in the Donna Adelson trial is one of the most fascinating moments in the long fight for justice in the murder of Dan Markel. In this short video, I’ll walk through how MAWG-BANA-WUA functioned as a “middle-man” between Charlie Adelson and the killers — and how that mirrors the role prosecutors say Donna Adelson played…

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Profiler Africa: Serial Arsonist Justin Caruso – Fires, Fatalities & the Hero Syndrome 1:34:46

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Gérard Labuschagne and Paul Vivare joined by world-renowned arson investigator Ed Nordskog to dissect the chilling case of Justin Caruso, a serial arsonist whose crimes spanned three US states. Caruso’s fires weren’t random. He staged them to look accidental, inserted himself into investigations, and sought recognition as a “hero.” One blaze killed…

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99. Tragedy – A Conversation with Alyssa and Michael McFarland 1:06:06

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In this episode, Alyssa and Michael McFarland, hosts of Tragedy: A True Crime Podcast join the show. We discuss the unsolved murder of George “Jody” Kilgore, who was shot and killed in his driveway, in broad daylight, on October 6, 2014. He was 50 years old. For Michael, this case is deeply personal—Jody was his relative—and both he and Alyssa have…

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Donna Adelson Murder Trial, Witnesses Reveal Hit on Dan Markel | Profiling Evil 28:18

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Day 1 of the Donna Adelson murder trial in Florida opened the door into the plot that took the life of law professor Dan Markel. In this video, we break down every witness, from neighbor #JamesGeiger who first spotted the #Prius, to retired Sgt. #DavidSims who shut off Dan’s car, to the crime scene technician who discovered cash still in the glove …

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Inside the Mind of a Criminal Profiler | True Crime, Sex Crimes & Homicide Investigations EP #52 1:20:55

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In this episode, we go deep inside the world of criminal profiling—separating Hollywood myths (like Mindhunter or Criminal Minds) from real-life investigations. We talk about the first 48 hours of a homicide, the disturbing truths behind sex crimes against children, and whether there’s a real “profile” for a child sex offender—or if that’s a danger…

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Murder Case Against Donna Adelson | Profiling Evil 1:42:56

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The shocking murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel in 2014 has haunted Tallahassee for over a decade. Now, the spotlight is on Donna Adelson, the Adelson family matriarch, accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot that left two young boys without their father. Let’s break down the prosecution’s opening statement against Donna Ade…

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Part One: The Life and Death of Joe Pal 31:08

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Send us a text In Episode One of The Last Clue - titled The Life and Death of Joe Pal, we meet Jozsef “Joe” Pal — a star athlete, soldier, and rising nursing student whose life was brutally cut short after a night out in Norman, Oklahoma. Through a timeline of that fateful evening, we uncover chilling gaps, from a 43-minute delay in calling 911 to …

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PREVIEW - Part One: The Life and Death of Joe Pal 0:30

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Send us a text Part One releases Monday, August 25th at 7:00 AM CT In Episode One of The Last Clue - titled The Life and Death of Joe Pal, we meet Jozsef “Joe” Pal — a star athlete, soldier, and rising nursing student whose life was brutally cut short after a night out in Norman, Oklahoma. Through a timeline of that fateful evening, we uncover chil…

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S17 Ep7: Elizabeth Dailey-Ayers 37:16

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Bob is joined by the daughter of Liz Ayers. Tasha helps us to understand who her mother was. She was so much more than just a victim of a horrific crime. Liz was a mother and a grandmother, and her tragic death has had a lasting effect on the people who loved her. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Pa…

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S17 Ep6: Follow-Up S17: E6 49:09

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Bob and Zaq discuss the autopsy reports for Anthony, Suzanne, and Angela and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episod…

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Berto Celly 46:09

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In this episode we talk about one of the cellmates, who was convicted of a scheme to work with al qaeda to blow up the new york subway Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featured

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98. The Unsolved Murder of Karina Holmer – A Geographic Profile 1:04:37

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In this third episode on the unsolved murder of Karina Holmer, geographic profiler Doug MacGregor joins the show. Doug takes a close look at the locations tied to Karina’s case and what they might reveal about the offender, his comfort zones, and the behaviors behind his choices. We also talk about how geographic profiling and behavioral analysis w…

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PREVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Similarities Between Two High-Profile Mass Murders - The Serial Seventeen Theory 0:55

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Send us a text PREVIEW EXCLUSIVE: Premium Subscriber-Only Content releases Tuesday, August 19th at 7:00 AM CST! In The Last Clue, we revisit the chilling Lane Bryant shooting—five women executed in broad daylight, a sixth left for dead, and a killer who disappeared without a trace. But this case is not an isolated horror; it shares haunting paralle…

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EPISODE #051 – Top 10 Most Poignant Moments of Season 2 (Part 2) | A Mid-Season Smash-Up 59:39

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We’re wrapping up our 2-part countdown of the most poignant, heartfelt, and unforgettable moments from Season 2 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, alongside co-hosts Juice and BMoney. In this episode, we reveal the Top 5—the stories that hit home hardest and left a lasting mark. Here’s who made the list in Part 2: 🔹 #5: Rob McNair (Ep #026) – Podc…

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Beheaded and Burned Down Under, The Beauty and the Geek | Profiling Evil 35:35

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A shocking murder in Australia has rocked the small fishing town of Port Lincoln and captivated true crime followers around the globe. Former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser is accused of killing and dismembering her boyfriend, 39-year-old Julian Story, before setting a fire to hide the evidence. She walked away as if nothing happened…

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The Lane Bryant Shooting: Will new information bring justice for Chicago's Tinley Park 5? 34:22

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Send us a text On February 2, 2008, a quiet Saturday morning at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois turned into one of the most haunting unsolved mass murders in the Chicago suburbs. Five women were executed, a sixth miraculously survived, and the gunman vanished without a trace. In this episode of The Last Clue, we revisit the Lane Bryant…

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PREVIEW: The Lane Bryant Shooting: Will new information bring justice for Chicago's Tinley Park 5? 0:27

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Send us a text PREVIEW: Releases Monday, August 18th at 7:00 AM CST On February 2, 2008, a quiet Saturday morning at a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois turned into one of the most haunting unsolved mass murders in the Chicago suburbs. Five women were executed, a sixth miraculously survived, and the gunman vanished without a trace. In this…

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S17 Ep6: The Autopsies: Angela, Suzanne & Amp 36:26

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Bob breaks down the autopsies of Anthony Jeffers, Angela Wallace and Suzanne Wallace. We learn how many shots were fired, bullet trajectories, caliber used and the real meaning of the toxicology reports. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/…

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Army Soldier Shot in Bed & Grieving Widow Faces Murder Charges | Profiling Evil 24:38

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What happened to Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson? In this episode we’ll take you deep inside the chilling investigation into his disappearance and the murder charges facing his wife, Jennifer Gledhill. From a secret affair to a supposed late-night confession, digital breadcrumbs to bleach-soaked crime scenes—this story has it all. We’ll als…

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S17 Ep5: Follow-Up S17: E5 1:00:02

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Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss the autopsy of Sheila Bartee and Elizabeth Daily Ayers and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of …

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97. The Unsolved Murder of Karina Holmer – Part 2 51:26

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We continue our analysis of the case of Karina Holmer, a 20-year-old au pair from Sweden who was last seen outside a nightclub in Boston in the early morning hours of June 22, 1996. On the afternoon of June 23, the upper half of her body was found in a trash bag in a dumpster about a mile from where she was last seen. We continue our review of the …

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Mother City Massacre: The Sizzlers Story. An Interview with survivor Quinton Taylor 1:30:42

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In January 2003, Cape Town was rocked by one of the most brutal mass murders in South African history. Inside a massage parlour called Sizzlers, ten men were bound, tortured, and executed. Nine died. One man — Quinton Taylor — miraculously survived. This was the Sizzlers Massacre: a crime of staggering cruelty, officially recognised as a hate crime…

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Ep #050 | 10 Most Poignant Moments of Season 2 (Part 1) | Episodes That Hit Home 48:57

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In Episode #050, we kick off Part 1 of our countdown of the Top 10 Most Poignant Moments of Season 2—powerful, emotional, and unforgettable highlights that left a mark. These are the stories that stirred something in us, and we’re honored to revisit them with you. In this episode, we reveal moments #10 through #6: 🔟 Sheriff Michael Adkinson (Ep #03…

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S4 Ep6: Body Farms – Part 2 39:31

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This is the second in a two-part mini series on forensic taphonomy centres or body farms. This week Lynda and Cass are meeting Dr Anna Williams, Professor of Forensic Science at the University of Central Lancashire. At present there are only a dozen body farms established around the world and none in the UK, but Anna has been advocating for establi…

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562: AnnaHELL: The Real Story Behind The Conjuring 36:38

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The true story of The Conjuring and the death of Dan Rivera. 👉 Join our next livestream @ https://patreon.com/talkmurder Content warning: the true crime stories discussed on this podcast can involve graphic and disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Fair use disclaimer: some materials used in this work are included unde…

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Preview: Amy Bradley Is NOT Missing: The Piece of Evidence That Could Close the Case 0:44

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Send us a text SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT RELEASES AT 7 AM CT TOMORROW! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions about a case we need to cover or general comments about The Last Clue, pl…

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Refuted: The Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley 53:09

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Send us a text The mystery behind the disappearance of Amy Bradley is not complex. We dive in and refute the major talking points of a case that spans nearly three decades. Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2452889/subscribe If you or anyone you know have any information about this case, have suggestions…

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Preview - Refuted: The Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley 0:59

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Send us a text Preview (Live at 7 AM CT on 8/11/25) - The mystery behind the disappearance of Amy Bradley is not complex. We dive in and refute the major talking points of a case that spans nearly three decades. NEW SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT available at 7 AM CT - 8/12/25 Support the show EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/…

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S17 Ep5: The Autopsies: Sheila & Liz 38:23

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In an attempt to gain a better understanding of the crime scenes, Bob analyzes the autopsy reports for both Liz Ayers and Sheila Bartee. We learn about body positions, wound tracks, tox screens and more. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/…

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Murdering Jared Bridegan. Is Hitman Rewriting Script? | Profiling Evil 23:14

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What happened to Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson? In this episode we’ll take you deep inside the chilling investigation into his disappearance and the murder charges facing his wife, Jennifer Gledhill. From a secret affair to a supposed late-night confession, digital breadcrumbs to bleach-soaked crime scenes—this story has it all. We’ll als…

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S17 Ep4: Adnan & WM3 Update 1:18:15

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Bob and Janet have a chat about the final two episodes of the Undisclosed coverage of Adnan's case, and share all the details about the recent DNA testing ruling in the WM3 case. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get ac…

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Character Profile: Moley 36:33

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Here another profile a character that you will hear in stories Moley Support the show Join at patreon.com/normalizedcrime Subscribe to the Youtube Channel!!! https://www.youtube.com/@normalizedcrime5424/featuredBy Alberto Vallejo

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96. The Unsolved Murder of Karina Holmer – Part 1 52:35

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In this episode, we begin our examination of the June 1996 murder of Karina Holmer, a young au pair from Sweden working in the United States. Karina was last seen alive in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 22, in downtown Boston. The next day, her torso was discovered in a trash bag inside a dumpster, about a mile from where she was last se…

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SA's Queen of True Crime: Nicole Engelbrecht & Gerard Labuschagne on Justice and Parole 1:18:26

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This week on Profiler Africa, Paul Viv and Dr. Gerard Labuschagne sit down with Nicole Engelbrecht – South Africa’s leading true crime voice, creator of the chart-topping True Crime South Africa podcast, and author of multiple acclaimed books. In Part 1 of this exclusive two-part interview, Nicole opens up about leaving corporate life to build a vi…

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He Thought They’d Submit… She Fought Back in the Murder at Devil’s Den | Profiling Evil 38:32

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What started as a peaceful family hike through Devil’s Den State Park turned into one of the most brutal and perplexing double homicides in Arkansas history. Cristen and Clinton Brink, devoted parents and recent transplants to Prairie Grove, were savagely stabbed in front of their daughters. But this wasn’t just a random act of violence—it may have…

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Episode #049: Revive. Reclaim. Sustain. — Destin’s Millennial Mayor Bobby Wagner 1:17:05

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At just 28 years old, Bobby Wagner made history as Destin’s youngest mayor—and he’s not here to play it safe. With the campaign mantra Revive. Reclaim. Sustain., Mayor Wagner brings a fresh, forward-thinking vision to one of Florida’s most treasured beach towns. JB, Juice, and BMoney sit down with the “Millennial Mayor” to talk about everything fro…

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S4 Ep5: Body Farms - Part 1 1:01:42

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Forensic taphonomy is the study of what happens to a body between death and discovery. It’s one of the oldest forensic disciplines and one of the most controversial. Why? Because to properly study forensic taphonomy you need bodies. The Victorians took them from graveyards, these days we have Body Farms. Body Farms have proved to be a vital resourc…