Best Unforbidden Truth Podcasts (2025)

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Jailhouse interview with convicted double murderer Luis Bracamontes (2023) 1:43:33

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Luis Bracamontes, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico, was convicted of murdering two sheriff’s deputies in Sacramento, California, in 2014. Bracamontes, who had previously been deported multiple times, carried out a violent shooting spree that left Deputy Danny Oliver and Detective Michael Davis Jr. dead. During his 2018 trial, he showed no remo…

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Interview with convicted murderer Victor Gonzalez 1:36:14

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In April 2006, 23-year-old Christopher Lampkin was murdered in a Salem apartment, shot execution-style, and dismembered by Leonardo Garcia Gonzalez and Victor Gonzalez. His remains were stuffed into a duffel bag and fed to pigs at a Yamhill County farm, where police later recovered partial remains in a feed barrel. The killers were ordered to pay L…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted double murderer Theresa Knorr (2021) 25:51

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Theresa Knorr is convicted of murdering 2 of her 6 children. Theresa has been married a total of 4 times. Her first husband, Clifford Sanders died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head, inflicted by Theresa. Theresa was acquitted of his murder. Theresa was known to be physically, psychologically and verbally abusive to her children. She would …

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Jailhouse interview with 3 death row inmates Steven Wiggins, Jonathan Stevenson, Donald Middlebrooks 1:25:48

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Please note the prisoners were on speaker phone, on a prison tablet, so that's why it is so loud/why the quality is the way it is. This was a live interview I conducted on tik tok, which i occasionally do on Tuesday's. @unforbiddentruthpodcast is my username. Donald Ray Middlebrooks In 1987, Donald Ray Middlebrooks, along with his then-teenage wife…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted serial killer Prentiss 'PJ' Williams 1:19:53

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Prentiss Williams, of Toledo, Ohio, ultimately pleaded guilty to four murders committed in the mid‑1990s—specifically those of Shelley Johnson, Robert Hendricks, Carmita Dickey, and Jonathan Booker—and was also implicated in a jail incident in which he obtained a weapon and fired shots (with no one injured) after a counselor smuggled contraband to …

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A conversation with Christopher 'Life' Willars: Tik Tok Live Feed 56:14

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Christopher “Life” Willars is a renowned motivational speaker, prison‑rights and mental‑health advocate, and successful social‑media content creator who, after spending 17 years incarcerated, emerged to co‑found and lead a cosmetology vocational school outside Atlanta called Lasting Layers of Beauty with his wife. He also founded The Life Unit, pro…

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An inteview with historian, true crime author & filmmaker Peter Vronsky 1:11:45

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Peter Vronsky is a Canadian historian, true crime author, and filmmaker specializing in serial killers and criminal history. He has extensively interviewed serial killer Richard Cottingham, also known as the "Torso Killer," and has worked on uncovering Cottingham’s previously unknown crimes, contributing to cold-case investigations and appearing in…

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A conversation with Virginia prisoner Demetrius Neely: Tik Tok Live Feed 55:45

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On June 30, 2008, in the Circuit Court of the City of Portsmouth, Demetrius L. Neely was convicted on multiple drug‑ and firearm‑related counts. Those convictions included: possession of cocaine with intent to distribute (second offense), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a Schedule I/II controlled substance while in posse…

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A conversation with 'The Tiger King' Joe Exotic: Tik Tok Live Feed with advocates Staci & Jennifer 32:30

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Joe Exotic, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is an American former zoo operator and convicted felon who gained international fame as the eccentric, flamboyant star of the Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020). He owned and operated the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park in Oklahoma, where he bred and exhibit…

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A conversation with juvenile offender Victor Mercado: Tik Tok Live Feed 56:03

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In 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio, 16-year-old Victor Mercado allegedly shot and killed a man named Anderson. Mercado was identified as a suspect based on eyewitness descriptions. Mercado was convicted and was facing life in prison but was sentenced to 18 years. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Martha Freeman 42:13

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Martha Ann Freeman is a Tennessee resident who, along with Rafael DeJesus Rocha‑Perez, was convicted by a Davidson County jury of first-degree, premeditated murder in the April 2005 slaying of her husband, Jeffrey Freeman. Neighbors reported that she behaved strangely, both were found guilty and sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of …

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Jailhouse interview with convicted domestic terrorist Michael Reynolds 19:11

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Michael Curtis Reynolds is an American convicted of domestic terrorism after attempting to orchestrate a plot in 2005 to bomb U.S. energy infrastructure, including oil pipelines and refineries. Posing as a terrorist sympathizer online, Reynolds sought assistance from what he believed were al-Qaeda operatives—who were actually part of an FBI sting o…

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A conversation with Tennessee death row inmate Donald Middlebrooks: Tik Tok Live Feed 1:13:01

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Donald Ray Middlebrooks is a convicted murderer from Tennessee who was sentenced to death for the 1987 racially motivated killing of 14-year-old Kerrick Majors, a Black teenager. Along with two other white men, Middlebrooks participated in the brutal torture and murder of Majors, who was beaten, stabbed multiple times, and burned with cigarettes in…

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A conversation with comic book writer/publisher Hart D. Fisher 50:30

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Hart D. Fisher is an American horror crime author, comic-book writer, and publisher best known for founding Boneyard Press and creating the controversial “Jeffrey Dahmer: An Unauthorized Biography of a Serial Killer” comic in 1992  He’s also dubbed “the most dangerous man in comics” in the ’90s for pushing adult-themed horror/crime titles and later…

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A conversation with Victoria McDorman: Younger sister of Christopher Bennett 39:52

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Christopher Bennett is a native of Craigsville, Virginia, who made national headlines in 2003 when, at 18, he fatally shot his stepfather, Vincent McDorman. Bennett was subsequently convicted of capital murder as well as robbery and breaking and entering, accepting a plea deal that resulted in a sentence totaling 1,800 years—equivalent to three lif…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Donald Middlebrooks 1:00:19

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Kerrick Majors was a 14-year-old African American boy from Nashville, Tennessee, whose brutal, racially motivated murder in April 1987 became a symbol of both racial violence and justice in the American South. Described as a kind, respectful middle school student, Kerrick was abducted after a minor dispute over a broken vase with three white drifte…

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A conversation with criminologist James Sparks: Henry Lee Lucas, Ottis Toole & Serial Homicide 1:44:00

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James Sparks is a criminologist; he holds a Bachelor of Arts from Murray State University and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from UAB. His academic focus and teaching responsibilities at UAB encompass specialized topics such as serial killers, serial killers in international contexts, and the juvenile justice system. Although primarily ser…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Barbara Phillips 34:00

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In June 1997, Uwe Durbin was brutally tortured and murdered in Riverside, California. Durbin, who had been staying with Lester “Woody” Wilson and his wife Barbara Phillips, was accused by Wilson of stealing electronics from their home. In retaliation, Wilson and Phillips abducted Durbin at gunpoint and brought him back to their house. Over several …

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Men's Mental Health Month: A conversation with Dr. Bill Kimberlin 1:10:34

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Dr. Bill Kimberlin is a clinical psychologist, researcher, professor, and author best known for his work studying and documenting life on death row in the United States. Dr. Kimberlin speaks about men's mental health and also speaks about his experiences with convicted murderer, Scott Peterson. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter …

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Christopher Bennett 56:57

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Christopher Bennett is a Virginia man serving a 1,800-year prison sentence for the 2003 killing of his mother's boyfriend, Vincent McDorman. Bennett, then 18, claimed he shot McDorman after catching him molesting his six-year-old half-sister, Victoria. He was convicted of capital murder, robbery, and breaking and entering, receiving three consecuti…

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A conversation with convicted serial killer Prentiss 'PJ' Williams: Tik Tok Live Feed 51:01

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Prentiss Williams is an inmate currently incarcerated at the Trumbull Correctional Institution in Leavittsburg, Ohio. Born on December 30, 1978, he has been serving a lengthy sentence since his admission on December 22, 2003. His offenses include multiple counts of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, felonious assault, escape, and weapo…

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A conversation with exoneree Jeffrey Deskovic: Tik Tok Live Feed 57:44

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Jeffrey Deskovic is an American attorney, advocate, and exoneree who was wrongfully convicted of rape and murder at the age of 17. He spent 16 years in prison before DNA evidence led to his exoneration. Since then, he has dedicated his life to criminal justice reform and the exoneration of the wrongfully convicted. In 2006, with support from the In…

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A conversation with convicted serial killer William Holbert AKA Wild Bill (2024) 30:07

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William Dathan Holbert, also known as "Wild Bill," is an American criminal who became infamous for his involvement in a series of murders and financial crimes in Panama. www.unforbiddentruth.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.By Unforbidden Truth

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Interview with retired supervisory special agent (BAU) Mark Safarik 1:10:51

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Mark E. Safarik is a retired Supervisory Special Agent who served 23 years with the FBI, including 12 years as a criminal profiler in the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). He co-founded Forensic Behavioral Services International, where he consults on complex violent crime cases and has appeared on numerous television programs, including CSI: Las Vega…

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A conversation with William Harder: Tik Tok Live Feed 1:36:41

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William Harder is known for his controversial collection of items associated with notorious criminals, a hobby often referred to as "murderabilia." His collection includes letters, artwork, and other memorabilia from individuals such as Richard Ramirez, the "Night Stalker," and Charles Manson. Harder has stated that he began his collection after co…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted double murderer Steve Nicholson 49:42

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Steve Lynn Nicholson is a Michigan man convicted of two counts of homicide and child abuse following the deaths of his two young children in October 2010. At the time, Nicholson was living in Allen Park, Michigan, where he had sole custody of his son, Jonathan, and shared custody of his daughter, Ella. On the night of October 19, 2010, both childre…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted mexican serial killer Sara Aldrete| Narco Satanicos In English (2021) 13:24

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The Narco-Satánicos were a notorious criminal cult based in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, that became infamous in the late 1980s for combining drug trafficking with ritualistic killings. The group was led by Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo, a Cuban-American who called himself a "palo mayombe" priest—a religion with African-Cuban roots that he distorted …

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Tik Tok Live Feed: Justice for Tamra Tillbrook 1:10:15

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Tamra Tillbrook died by suicide on May 6, 2025. In this interview, we speak with her sister, Nicole, who shares insight into the circumstances that led up to Tamra’s tragic death—and the disturbing allegations involving local law enforcement that have since come to light. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https:…

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Jailhouse interview with Tennessee death row inmate Oscar Smith 24:36

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Oscar Franklin Smith is a Tennessee death row inmate convicted of the 1989 murders of his estranged wife, Judith Smith, and her two teenage sons, Chad and Jason Burnett, in Nashville. He was sentenced to death in 1990 and is currently the oldest inmate on Tennessee's death row, aged 74. Smith has consistently maintained his innocence. His legal tea…

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Tik Tok Live Feed: A Conversation with forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland 1:19:18

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Dr. Katherine Ramsland is an American forensic psychologist, criminologist, and prolific author, renowned for her extensive work in the fields of criminal psychology and forensic science. Dr. Ramsland has authored over 1,800 articles and 73 books, delving into topics such as serial killers, crime scene investigation, forensic science, and the super…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderers Steven Wiggins & Erika Castro-Miles: Daniel Baker Act 24:38

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The "Sergeant Daniel Baker Act" is a Tennessee law enacted in 2019 to expedite the appeals process in death penalty cases. Named in honor of Dickson County Sheriff's Sergeant Daniel Baker, who was tragically killed in 2018, the law mandates that death penalty cases be automatically reviewed by the Tennessee Supreme Court, bypassing the Court of Cri…

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Tik Tok Live Feed: A Conversation With Johnathan Todd Schwartz 46:48

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Jonathan Todd Schwartz is a former business manager who gained notoriety for embezzling over $7 million from his clients, including singer Alanis Morissette. Between May 2010 and January 2014, Schwartz stole nearly $5 million from Morissette by falsely categorizing the funds as "sundry/personal expenses." He also admitted to embezzling an additiona…

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Interview with Jolene Lux Part 2: Sister of Beckie Wiley 48:46

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Beckie Kay Wiley was a mother whose life was tragically cut short in a quadruple homicide in November 1990. The quiet town of Thermopolis, Wyoming—best known for its mineral hot springs—was shaken by the shocking nature of the crime, which involved her 15-year-old stepson, James Wiley. Once seen as an honor student and student council leader, James…

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Interview with Jolene Lux Part 1: Sister of Beckie Wiley 41:30

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Beckie Kay Wiley was a mother whose life was tragically cut short in a quadruple homicide in November 1990. The quiet town of Thermopolis, Wyoming—best known for its mineral hot springs—was shaken by the shocking nature of the crime, which involved her 15-year-old stepson, James Wiley. Once seen as an honor student and student council leader, James…

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Tik Tok Live Feed: A conversation with Rojonah 'Rose' Harris: 60 days in 53:48

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Rojonah Harris is an entrepreneur and creative professional based in Louisiana, United States. She is the founder of Da’Rahj Wear, a hair care line designed to help mothers manage their children's curly and textured hair. The product line includes shampoos, conditioners, and edge control treatments formulated with natural ingredients like coconut o…

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Interview with 'Killer Psychologist' Dr. Dana Anderson 1:21:25

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Dr. Dana Anderson is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with over a decade of experience. She specializes in court-ordered evaluations for criminal, family, and civil cases, having conducted thousands of assessments on high-risk offenders. Dr. Anderson is also the host of the podcast Killer Psychologist, where she delves into true crime …

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Tik Tok Live Feed: A conversation with Rowyn Richards 1:00:37

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This is the raw audio from a live interview we did with Aurora Theater mass shooting survivor, Rowyn Richards. Join us on Tik Tok on Tuesday & Thursday as we go live with convicted murderers, survivors of violent crime & professionals in the mental health and law enforcement field. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podca…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted double murderer Susan Monica (2022) 1:15:36

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Susan Monica's story is chilling. She was convicted in 2015 for the murders of two handymen who worked on her farm in Wimer, Oregon. The victims, Stephen Delicino and Robert Haney, went missing in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Monica dismembered their bodies and fed parts to her pigs. Authorities discovered the remains while investigating her for id…

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Tik Tok Live: Jailhouse call with convicted murderer Harrell Johnson 42:45

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On April 28, 2001 Erica Michelle Marie Green, Harrell's step daughter, was murdered. Her body was discovered the same day, and her was was located on May 1. Erica's identity remained unidentified, classifying her as 'Precious Doe'. On May 5, 2005 Precious Doe was identified as Erica Michelle Marie Green. Erica's mother, Michelle Johnson and her ste…

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Jailhouse interview with California lifer Gala Lui 59:49

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On this week's episode, I speak with California lifer, Gala Lui who is serving 1 year-life in prison for pimping and pandering, kidnapping, robberry and terrorist threats. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Kirk Levin (2021) 23:48

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Kirk Levin was released from prison and two days later he was arrested for his mother's murder, after his mother's murder, he kidnapped a woman. Levin is serving life without the possibility of parole. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.…

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Tik Tok Live: A conversation with George Floyd's Uncle, Selwyn Jones 1:50:25

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On this week's Tik Tok live feed, we speak with the uncle of George Floyd, Selwyn Jones. Selwyn speaks about the murder of his nephew and the impact it has had on everyone. We go live every Tuesday and Thursday on Tik Tok at 5:00 PM PST. My handle is @unforbiddentruthpodcast https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: htt…

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Interview with body removal specialist, Ryan 22:46

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On this episode, I speak with body removal specialist, Ryan and what it's like picking up dead bodies for a living. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.By Unforbidden Truth

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Krista Funk 54:08

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Krista Funk is serving 25-life for assault with great bodily injury resulting in the death of a child under 8 years old, after giving an intentional overdose to her son, Nicholas. linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.…

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Tik Tok Live: A conversation with Brittany Phillips' mother 1:22:27

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Brittany Phillips was an 18-year-old college student at Tulsa Community College when she was tragically murdered in her apartment on September 30, 2004. Her body was discovered after she failed to attend classes, showing signs of strangulation and sexual assault. Despite extensive investigations over the past two decades, including interviews with …

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A conversation with convicted serial killer Ernest 'Otto' Smith' Tik tok live feed raw audio 1:23:38

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This video/audio is from a Tik Tok Live with convicted serial killer Ernest 'Otto' Smith. My Tik Tok handle is @unforbiddentruthpodcast if anyone wants to follow and participate in future live conversations. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unforbidden-truth--4724561/support.…

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A conversation with a serial killer's accomplice: Tina Munro| Tik Tok Live Feed 39:05

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The Freeway Killer, Bill Bonin, was a notorious American serial killer who, alongside his accomplices, terrorized Southern California in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Bonin, often referred to as the "Freeway Killer" due to his victims' bodies being dumped along highways and freeways, is believed to have murdered at least 14 young men and boys bet…

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Jailhouse interview with convicted murderer Richard Allen Davis part 3 53:01

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Richard Allen Davis is an American convicted murderer whose criminal history played a key role in the push for California's "three-strikes law" for repeat offenders, as well as the state's involuntary civil commitment law for sex offenders and predators. In 1996, he was found guilty of the first-degree murder of 12-year-old Polly Klaas, with specia…

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A Conversation with a serial killer continued.... Ernest 'Otto' Smith 1:12:06

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This video/audio is from a Tik Tok Live with convicted serial killer Ernest 'Otto' Smith. The audio cuts off at the end due to a restriction we received while streaming. My Tik Tok handle is @unforbiddentruthpodcast if anyone wants to follow and participate in future live conversations. https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth Become a supporter of this …

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A conversation with a mass shooter continued: Tik Tok Live Feed 1:08:41

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The Seattle Jewish Federation shooting, which occurred on July 28, 2006, was a tragic incident of targeted violence that deeply shook the community. The perpetrator, Naveed Afzal Haq, armed with two handguns, forced his way into the federation's offices, claiming he was angered by U.S. foreign policy and Israel's actions in Lebanon. Once inside, he…