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Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast

Ray William Johnson

The Official Podcast of Ray William Johnson, storyteller and comedian. Tune in for the best stories of True Crime and Pop Culture.

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00:08:31

She's OBSESSED With Him // The Kumiko Yasufuku Murder...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/26

Kumiko Yasufuku was arrested and indicted in Japan for the 1999 cold-case murder of Namiko Takaba. Driven by a long-held, unrequited obsession with the victim's husband, Satoru, Yasufuku.

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00:08:37

He Can't Stop Cheating // The Stephen Allwine Murder...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/25

Stephen Allwine was a Minnesota IT specialist and church elder convicted of first-degree premeditated murder for the November 2016 slaying of his wife, Amy Allwine. Motivated by a desire to exit his marriage without ruining his religious standing, Allwine initially used the dark web to hire a hitman.

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00:08:15

He's The Most Dangerous Man in Russia // The...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/24

Alexander Pichushkin is a notorious Russian serial killer known as "The Chessboard Killer" and the "Bittsa Park Maniac," who is serving life imprisonment for murdering at least 48 people.

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00:08:17

He Found $150 Million Dollars // The Tommy Thompson...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/23

Tommy Thompson is an American marine engineer who made history in 1988 by locating the SS Central America, a California Gold Rush-era steamship that sank in 1857 with tons of federal gold. While initially celebrated for recovering millions in treasure from the "Ship of Gold" using deep-sea robotic technology, his triumph quickly soured when the 161 private investors who funded his expedition sued him for failing to share the profits. Instead of complying with a 2012 court order to reveal

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00:08:38

She's a Dangerous Woman // The Jolly Joseph Story

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/22

Jolly Joseph is an Indian woman from Koodathayi, Kerala, who confessed to murdering six of her family members over a 14-year period between 2002 and 2016

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00:08:20

This SNL Star Lost Everything // The Kenan Thompson...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/20

Kenan Thompson lost an estimated $1.5 million in childhood earnings after a trusted family accountant absconded with his money. Thompson, who had granted the accountant power of attorney, discovered the devastating theft while attempting to buy his first home in Atlanta. He later faced unpaid tax issues with the IRS, which forced him into bankruptcy.

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00:08:13

He Almost Got Away with This // He Almost Got Away...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/19

Mark Winger is an Illinois nuclear engineer who was initially hailed as a hero in 1995 after claiming he shot and killed a shuttle driver, Roger Harrington, who had broken into his Springfield home and bludgeoned Winger's wife, Donnah, with a hammer. Police originally closed the case believing Harrington acted in retaliation over a previous customer complaint, allowing Winger to collect life insurance and marry his daughter's new nanny.

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00:08:02

The Real Story of Goodfellas

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/18

James "Jimmy the Gent" Burke was a ruthless Irish-American associate of the Lucchese crime family who masterminded the 1978 Lufthansa heist at JFK Airport, netting over $5 million. Driven by paranoia, he subsequently orchestrated the murders of numerous accomplices to keep the stolen money and avoid prosecution.

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00:08:16

The Gold Digger is in BIG Trouble // The Celeste...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/17

Celeste Beard Johnson is a Texas woman convicted of orchestrating the 1999 murder of her wealthy, 74-year-old multimillionaire husband, Steven Beard. After marrying Steven in 1995, Celeste embraced a lavish lifestyle, but the marriage grew strained as he threatened to curtail her extravagant spending. While receiving treatment at a psychiatric facility, Celeste met Tracey Tarlton, whom she allegedly manipulated into murdering Steven.

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00:08:07

Post Malone is in Danger // The Cherish Gomer Stalker...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/16

Cherish Gomer was arrested multiple times for repeatedly trespassing at the Utah home of musician Post Malone. Police and family noted the behavior escalated from simply showing up at the property to instances like walking barefoot from Salt Lake City and jumping in front of the artist's moving vehicle. Claiming a spiritual connection, Gomer racked up multiple felony charges for stalking and violating protective orders.

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00:08:09

The Tragic Ending of Aaliyah

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/15

Pop star Aaliyah died instantly in a tragic plane crash on August 25, 2001, in the Bahamas. After wrapping the music video for "Rock the Boat" at Marsh Harbour Airport, the 22-year-old singer and eight others boarded a Cessna 402B bound for Florida. The flight ended in devastation when the aircraft, carrying excessive luggage, crashed shortly after takeoff due to being hundreds of pounds overloaded.

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00:08:31

He Could've Been a Super Star // The XxxTentacion...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/13

XXXTentacion was ambushed and fatally shot on June 18, 2018, while leaving RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach, Florida. The 20-year-old rapper, born Jahseh Onfroy, had just withdrawn cash from a bank. As he attempted to drive away, an SUV blocked his vehicle, and two masked gunmen confronted him at his driver’s window.

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00:08:26

This Unpopular Gamer Got Revenge // The David Katz...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/11

In August 2018 David Katz was responsible for a shooting at a Madden NFL 19 video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. Katz, a 24-year-old competitive gamer from Baltimore Maryland, opened fire inside the GLHF Game Bar after losing earlier in the tournament.

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00:08:34

This Teacher is in BIG Trouble // The JoAnne Chambers...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/10

JoAnne Chambers, a first-grade teacher at Coolbaugh Learning Center in Monroe, Pennsylvania, seemingly endured an 18-month nightmare of terrifying harassment. However, investigators eventually discovered that Chambers herself was the mastermind behind the entire campaign to frame her colleague, Paula Nawrocki.

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00:08:09

He Deserves to be in Prison // The Edward Shin Murder...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/09

Edward Shin was convicted in 2011 for the first-degree murder of his business partner, Chris Smith, whose body has never been found. In 2010, Shin killed Smith inside their San Juan Capistrano, California office after a bitter legal and financial dispute over their lucrative marketing firm, 800Xchange.

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00:08:21

This Rich Preacher FINALLY Got Caught // The David...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/08

David Edward Taylor, a self-proclaimed televangelist and "Apostle," led the Kingdom of God Global Church (KOGGC). In a sweeping 2025 federal indictment, prosecutors revealed that Taylor and executive director Michelle Brannon operated a coercive multi-state forced labor and fraud scheme.

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00:08:26

He Killed Them All // The Karl Karlsen Murder Story

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/06

Karl Karlsen is an American murderer convicted of killing his first wife, Christina Karlsen, in a staged 1991 California house fire and his 23-year-old son, Levi Karlsen, by crushing him under a truck in New York in 2008. Motivated entirely by financial gain.

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00:08:50

He's The World's Most Dangerous Man // The Edwin...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/05

Edwin Valero was a Venezuelan professional boxer who finished his career with an undefeated record of 27–0, winning every single match by knockout. He is remembered both as one of the most explosive and destructive punchers in the history of combat sports and for the horrific real-life tragedy that ended his life.

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00:08:01

She Got Fired Over This // The Debbie Stevens Kidney...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/04

In 2011, a woman named Debbie Stevens reportedly donated a kidney through a transplant chain to help her boss. After the surgery, Stevens later claimed she faced workplace problems during recovery and was eventually fired.

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00:08:20

He's Pretending to be a Teen // The Artur Samarin...

Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast ·

2026/06/03

Artur Samarin was a 23-year-old Ukrainian national who famously posed as a teenage honors student at Harrisburg High School in Pennsylvania to remain in the United States after his visa expired in 2012. Under the fabricated identity of "Asher Potts," he maintained a 4.1 GPA, joined the National Honor Society, and participated actively in the school’s ROTC program. He reportedly orchestrated the scam with his American host parents to gain legal status and pursue an education.

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