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🔎 Daily True Crime Stories | Unsolved Mysteries | Criminal Investigations | Cold Cases True Crime Today is your go-to daily true crime podcast, bringing you the latest murder cases, ongoing trials, criminal psychology insights, and shocking unsolved mysteries. Whether it’s breaking crime news, high-profile trials, serial killers, missing persons, or cold cases, we cover it all with expert analysis, investigative storytelling, and real-time updates. 🎙️ Hosted by leading crime analysts, we uncover

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44:20

Nick Reiner Murder Case: Why Alan Jackson Withdrew &...

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2026/01/24

The Nick Reiner case just took a turn nobody predicted. Alan Jackson—the attorney who defended Michael Jackson's doctor and built a reputation on high-stakes trials—withdrew from representing Nick Reiner while publicly declaring him "not guilty of murder" under California law. He told reporters to take that statement "to the bank." Then he told the judge he's "legally and ethically prohibited" from explaining his departure. What did he find?The answer sits in sealed documents nobody outside that

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21:57

BREAKING: Alex Murdaugh Supreme Court Date Set —...

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2026/01/24

It's official. The South Carolina Supreme Court has set February 11th, 2026, as the date for oral arguments in Alex Murdaugh's appeal. And the timing couldn't be more significant.Just two months ago, former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill pled guilty to perjury, obstruction of justice, and two counts of misconduct in office. She admitted to lying under oath at the very hearing that denied Murdaugh a new trial. Now his attorneys are asking the Supreme Court to add her guilty plea to the

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47:13

Tepe Murder Prosecution & Defense + Kohberger WSU...

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2026/01/24

Today on True Crime Today, we're examining two cases that demand accountability—one from a jury, one from an institution—with former felony prosecutor turned defense attorney Eric Faddis. In Columbus, Dr. Michael McKee faces aggravated murder charges for allegedly executing Monique Tepe and Richard Tepe in their home while their children slept feet away. Police recovered what they say is the murder weapon from McKee's Chicago apartment eleven days later. His alibi reportedly collapsed. But McKee

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15:08

Reiner Family Dynamics: FBI Expert Explains How...

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2026/01/24

Today on True Crime Today, we're examining what may be the most painful aspect of the Reiner case—how a family's ability to perceive danger can erode over time until the unthinkable feels normal. Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke joins us to break down the family dynamics that allegedly led Rob and Michele Reiner to go to sleep on December 13th, 2025, in the same house with their son Nick—hours after watching him behave erratically at a holiday party. Robin spent 21 years with the FBI,

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38:06

Harry Lidsky Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/23

Harry Lidsky, Digital Forensic Examiner, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that investigators who

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23:02

Nick Barreiro Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/23

Nick Barreiro, Audio/Video Forensic Analyst, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that investigators

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82:35

Harry Lidsky Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/23

Harry Lidsky, Digital Forensic Examiner, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that investigators who

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17:02

Kohberger Victims' Families Sue WSU: Did the...

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2026/01/23

Bryan Kohberger was a teaching assistant at Washington State University when he allegedly stalked, harassed, and terrorized women on campus. At least 13 formal complaints were filed against him. Staff created informal "911" alerts to warn each other when he was around. Women requested security escorts just to avoid interactions with him. One professor allegedly predicted that if WSU gave Kohberger a PhD, they'd hear about him harassing and sexually abusing students down the road. None of it stopped

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16:36

Nick Reiner Murder Case: TMZ Says "All the Markings...

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2026/01/23

Breaking down the latest in the Nick Reiner case. TMZ's Harvey Levin went on record saying the Rob and Michele Reiner crime scene had "all the markings of a meth murder" and that Nick was allegedly using meth after his medication was changed. The violence reportedly shocked experienced investigators. So what's really going on here?On True Crime Today, we examine the publicly reported evidence: Nick Reiner's documented history of stimulant abuse from his own podcast appearances, the clinical

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130:38

Harry Lidsky Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/23

Harry Lidsky, Digital Forensic Examiner, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory and that investigators who

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12:26

Tepe Murders: Defense Attorney Explains How Michael...

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2026/01/23

The prosecution's case against Michael McKee looks overwhelming—until you examine it from the defense table. Yes, police say they found the murder weapon in his apartment. Yes, his alibi reportedly failed. Yes, family members describe an obsession with his ex-wife Monique Tepe that lasted eight years after their divorce. But McKee's defense team sees opportunities prosecutors don't want to acknowledge. Today on True Crime Today, criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis breaks down exactly how McKee's

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19:34

BANFIELD TRIAL DAY 7: Daughter Asked Au Pair "Can I...

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2026/01/23

Two bombshells dropped on Day 7 of the Brendan Banfield double murder trial in Fairfax County, Virginia.First, the defense landed a significant blow. Homicide Detective Leah Smith testified that leadership pushed the catfishing theory before evidence supported it. According to Smith, she was told: "There are two theories and you need to get behind the right one." Defense attorney John Carroll revealed a forensic analyst was removed from the case after theorizing that Christine Banfield — not

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33:03

McKee Murder Case: How Will He Defend the...

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2026/01/23

Michael McKee allegedly drove 400 miles in the middle of the night carrying a suppressed firearm to murder his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer while their children slept down the hall. Now he sits in an Ohio jail facing four counts of aggravated murder — and based on everything we know about his behavioral patterns, he probably still believes he can beat this case.In this deep-dive opinion piece, I examine the psychology of a man who has demonstrated a lifelong pattern of avoiding

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18:13

Tepe Double Murder: How Prosecutors Plan to Prove Dr....

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2026/01/23

Monique Tepe and Richard Tepe were shot to death in their Columbus home while their children slept nearby. Eleven days later, police say they found the murder weapon in the Chicago apartment of Monique's ex-husband—Dr. Michael McKee. Now McKee faces two counts of aggravated murder, and prosecutors appear to be building a case for premeditated execution. But how do you prove premeditation when the divorce happened eight years before the killings? When there are no eyewitnesses? When the defendant is

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30:48

BREAKING: Delphi Murder Trial Judge Frances Gull...

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2026/01/23

Major breaking news out of Indiana today. Judge Frances Gull—the special judge who presided over Richard Allen's trial for the murders of Abby Williams and Libby German—has announced she is retiring from the bench after nearly three decades. Her official press release celebrates her work with veterans and Drug Court, touting her commitment to "second chances, rehabilitation, and redemption."What the press release doesn't mention is Delphi. Not a single word about the case that made her a household

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55:52

Therapist Analyzes McKee's Alleged Obsession, Tepe's...

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2026/01/23

A complete psychological examination of the Tepe murder case — perpetrator, victim, and aftermath.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott brings over thirty years of clinical experience to analyze every dimension of this devastating case. She's worked in forensic settings, domestic violence programs, and trauma recovery. She's the author of "The Minds of Mass Killers." And she's a survivor of domestic abuse herself.We examine the alleged perpetrator psychology. Michael McKee apparently couldn't let go for

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12:36

Nick Reiner's Conservatorship Ended After One...

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2026/01/23

Today on True Crime Today, we're examining one of the most consequential decisions in the Nick Reiner case—one that happened four years before Rob and Michele Reiner were found stabbed to death. Nick was placed under an LPS mental health conservatorship in 2020, overseen by licensed fiduciary Steven Baer. Baer wasn't family. He wasn't emotionally invested. He was a professional whose entire job is managing people who can't manage themselves. And yet that conservatorship ended after just one year

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58:54

Brendan Miller Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/22

Brendan Miller, Detective with the Fairfax Co. Police Department, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing theory

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19:42

Tepe Murder Aftermath: Therapist on Orphaned...

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2026/01/22

Two children are now orphans. A one-year-old and a four-year-old were in the home when their parents Spencer and Monique Tepe were allegedly shot to death. Over a thousand people attended the funeral. A community is still reeling.And the question that haunts this case: Monique Tepe did everything right. She recognized the abuse early. She left within seven months. She told family about the threats. She moved on and built a healthy new life. She followed every piece of advice we give domestic

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33:22

Saly Fayez Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial — The...

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2026/01/22

Saly Fayez, Victim Services Division of Fairfax Co. Police Department, took the stand in the murder trial of Brendan Banfield, the former IRS agent charged with four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his wife Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Prosecutors allege Banfield and the family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, lured Ryan to their Herndon home through a fetish website and staged the killings as a home invasion.The defense argues digital forensics contradict the catfishing

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