In today's episode, Jamie and John dive into the heartbreaking story of a 17-year-old North Dakota teenager who fell victim to a devastating online sextortion scheme. After he tragically took his own life, his family and law enforcement embarked on a relentless pursuit of justice. The investigation uncovered a global network of scammers and led to the arrest of Samuel Ebube, a California-based middleman who played a pivotal role in the operation.

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Step back into 19th-century New York City for a tale of intrigue, heartbreak, and one of America’s earliest murder mysteries—the Manhattan Well Murder. In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Gulielma "Elma" Sands, a young woman whose body was found in a well in 1799, sparking the nation’s first documented murder trial.
Accused of the crime was Levi Weeks, a young carpenter with powerful connections, defended by none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. From the mysterious events leading up to Elma’s disappearance to the courtroom drama that captivated a growing city, we dive into the complexities of the case and the questions that remain unanswered.


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The Alphabet Murders remain one of America’s most chilling unsolved mysteries. Between 1971 and 1973, three young girls in Rochester, New York—Carmen Colon, Wanda Walkowicz, and Michelle Maenza—were brutally murdered. Each shared a haunting pattern: their first and last initials matched, and their bodies were discovered in locations beginning with the same letter. Was this killer ever caught? Or could he have continued his violent crimes elsewhere?

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Ruja Ignatova, the self-proclaimed "Crypto Queen," built an empire on deception, masterminding one of the largest cryptocurrency scams in history with her company, OneCoin. By the time authorities closed in, she had defrauded over three million people of an estimated $4 billion. Then, in 2017, she vanished without a trace. Join us as we explore Ignatova’s rise to infamy, the intricate web of lies behind OneCoin, and the lingering mystery of her disappearance. Where is Ruja Ignatova now, and will she ever face justice? 

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This episode of True Crimecast unpacks the horrifying events of the Kandahar Massacre, a grim chapter in the history of the Afghanistan War. On March 11, 2012, Staff Sergeant Robert Bales embarked on a violent rampage, killing 16 Afghan civilians, including women and children, and leaving behind devastation in two small villages. Jamie and John examine Bales' troubled past, the psychological toll of war, and the systemic failures that may have contributed to his actions. They also explore the legal proceedings, international law implications, and the lasting impact on US-Afghan relations.

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Mary Louise Day vanished from her Seaside, California, home in 1981, and for over two decades, her disappearance remained a haunting mystery. Unreported by her parents and investigated only years later, Mary’s case raised troubling questions about her tumultuous upbringing and the family dynamics that shaped her life. In a shocking twist, Mary reappeared in 2003, but her return brought more questions than answers.

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When Gregory Glenn Biggs was struck by a car on a fateful night in 2001, the aftermath revealed a story that shocked the nation. Left lodged in the windshield of nursing assistant Chante Mallard’s car, Biggs’s life could have been saved—but instead, a series of incomprehensible decisions led to his tragic death. 

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Leslie "Mad Dog" Irvin was a cold-hearted American serial killer in the 1950's. His gruesome murders instilled a sense of panic and fear throughout Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky. His trial would become a hallmark Supreme Court case forever impacting media coverage and future trials. 

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Welcome, true-crime lovers, to New Year, New Binge 2025 Edition! What you’ll find included is
your guide to an exciting lineup of podcasts that will make 2025 your best year for listening yet.
New Years is a time for resolutions, and mine is simple: to share with you the most captivating,
chilling, and downright binge-worthy true-crime podcasts. Whether you’re looking to uncover
unsolved mysteries or dive into deep investigative storytelling, I’ve got you covered.

Be sure to follow all of the podcasts you enjoyed so you never miss a new episode. Podcasts
are listed below in the order in which you will be introduced to them:

Part 1:
Reverie True Crime https://linktr.ee/paigeelmore
Fresh Hell Podcast https://freshhellpodcast.com/
Malice https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/malice-a-true-crime-podcast/id1471251398
Women & Crime https://www.womenandcrimepodcast.com
True Crimecast https://linktr.ee/truecrimecast
The Dark Oak Podcast thedarkoak.com

Part 2:
Coffee and Cases Podcast https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcases
Heart Starts Pounding https://www.heartstartspounding.com/
Mortal Musings Podcast https://linktr.ee/mortalmusingspodcast
True Crime Creepers https://linktr.ee/TrueCrimeCreepers
Private Dicks Podcast https://linktr.ee/privatedicks
Twisted Travel and True Crime https://linktr.ee/twistedtraveltruecrimepodcast

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In this quirky and chaotic Christmas tale, True Crimecast takes you to St. Mary’s County, Maryland, where holiday cheer collided with bizarre disruption. On Christmas Eve, a man’s peculiar antics—complete with onions, tangerines, whiskey, and holy water—turned peaceful church services into unforgettable spectacles. Join Jamie and John as they unravel the strange series of events that led to charges of assault, disorderly conduct, and defacing religious property. Was it a case of drunken holiday mischief, or is there a deeper story behind the madness? 

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This True Crimecast episode examines the heartbreaking case of Douglas Harless, a 63-year-old man from Laurel County, Kentucky, who was tragically killed during a botched police raid. Mistakenly targeting the wrong home in their search for a stolen Weed Eater, law enforcement officers ended up taking an innocent life. Jamie and John delve into the details of the fatal error, drawing parallels to past cases of police misconduct and exploring the critical questions surrounding the raid. Was this a case of gross negligence, or does it point to deeper systemic issues in law enforcement?

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