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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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26:26

PhD vs. Surgeon: Why Educated Killers Make the Same...

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2026/01/30

Bryan Kohberger studied crime for a living. Michael McKee allegedly studied his ex-wife's home for hours before he came back to kill her. Both believed preparation was protection. Both were wrong.Kohberger—the criminology doctoral student who pled guilty to the Idaho student murders—turned his phone off during the killings but created a traceable return route when it came back online. McKee allegedly achieved a 17-hour phone blackout by leaving his device at the hospital where he worked. On paper,

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91:56

John Carroll Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/30

John Carroll, Defense Counsel for Brendan Banfield, presented closing arguments today 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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21:33

Jenna Sands Presents Closing Arguments in Brendan...

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2026/01/30

Jenna Sands, Chief Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Fairfax County, presented closing arguments 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

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17:01

McKee Murder Defense: Can His Lawyers Destroy the...

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2026/01/30

The prosecution's case against Michael McKee looks strong on paper. But every case has weaknesses. Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis reveals the defense playbook in the Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe murder case.McKee waived his bail hearing—a strategic choice Eric explains in detail. The real battle happens before trial, in the motions that will determine what evidence the jury ever sees.The affidavit alleges McKee strangled Monique and forced sex on her during their marriage. That

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17:11

Brendan Banfield's Testimony: "He Was Stabbing Her —...

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2026/01/30

Brendan Banfield finished testifying in his own defense today — and the jury now has his complete version of what happened inside that bedroom. According to Banfield, he walked in on Joseph Ryan holding his naked wife Christine on the floor with a knife. He announced himself as police. He told Ryan he was under arrest. And when Ryan allegedly made "a very forceful stab" toward Christine, he fired. One shot. Head. Then he says he held his dying wife as she told him she was "bleeding out" and that

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15:49

Monique Tepe Case: The Strongest Evidence Against...

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2026/01/30

The prosecution's case against Michael McKee is now public. The unsealed affidavit in the Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe murders details surveillance footage, death threats, stolen plates, cell phone blackouts, and vehicle tracking. But is it enough to convict?Former prosecutor turned defense attorney Eric Faddis breaks down the evidence piece by piece on True Crime Today. He identifies which single piece of evidence he'd build the entire case around if he were leading the prosecution—and explains

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14:27

Kouri Richins Trial Update: State Witnesses Claim...

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2026/01/30

The Kouri Richins murder trial is two weeks away and the prosecution is facing a credibility crisis on multiple fronts.Defense attorneys just filed a motion accusing lead detective Jeff O'Driscoll and investigator Travis Hopper of intimidating state witnesses. Text messages attached to the filing allegedly show O'Driscoll threatening one witness with arrest and jail if she didn't submit to prep sessions she had refused. His message reportedly included a threat to return with "a warrant and a catch

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52:23

Psychotherapist Breaks Down Caneiro Family...

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2026/01/30

Two families destroyed by violence. Two different kinds of institutional failure. On True Crime Today, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott — author of The Minds of Mass Killers — provides expert analysis of the psychology behind family annihilation and the systemic failures of America's addiction treatment industry.The Paul Caneiro trial in Monmouth County, New Jersey, has revealed staggering violence. Prosecutors allege Paul murdered his brother Keith, sister-in-law Jennifer, and their children Jesse

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16:08

BREAKING: Idaho Moves to Block Kohberger and Daybell...

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2026/01/30

Idaho lawmakers are finally acting after a judge confirmed the unthinkable: convicted killers like Bryan Kohberger could legally profit from media deals under the state's outdated Son of Sam law. This week, Senator Tammy Nichols introduced legislation to close loopholes that have existed since 1978 — and the bill unanimously advanced out of committee.The timing couldn't be more urgent. At Kohberger's restitution hearing in November 2025, Judge Steven Hippler noted that Idaho's current statute

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19:35

Nick Reiner: The $42 Billion Industry That Profits...

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2026/01/29

After the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner — allegedly at the hands of their son Nick — one question haunts every family dealing with addiction: why hasn't treatment gotten better? Fifty years of data showing 40-90% failure rates. An overdose crisis killing over 100,000 Americans annually. And yet the fundamental approach hasn't changed since insurance companies designed the 28-day model in the 1970s. On True Crime Today, we're following the money to find out why.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott

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19:23

Thomas Patrick Smith Testifies in Brendan Banfield...

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2026/01/29

Thomas Patrick Smith, Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigations, 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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22:15

Det. Stephen Augustine Testifies in Brendan Banfield...

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2026/01/29

Det. Stephen Augustine, Fairfax Co. Police Dept, 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

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20:16

Nick Barreiro Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial —...

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2026/01/29

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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18:20

BREAKING: McKee Affidavit Reveals Alleged Threats,...

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2026/01/29

Today we have major developments in the Spencer and Monique Tepe murder case. An affidavit unsealed in Franklin County reveals disturbing new allegations about suspect Michael McKee's behavior in the weeks, months, and years before the December 30th killings.According to witnesses who spoke with investigators, McKee told Monique he could "kill her at any time," that he would "find her and buy the house right next to her," and that "she will always be his wife"—statements allegedly made during and

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12:06

Brendan Banfield Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial...

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2026/01/29

Brendan Banfield, Defendant & Husband of Christine Banfield, 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

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51:50

Brendan Banfield Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial...

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2026/01/29

Brendan Banfield, Defendant & Husband of Christine Banfield, 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

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112:47

Brendan Banfield Testifies in Brendan Banfield Trial...

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2026/01/29

Brendan Banfield, Defendant & Husband of Christine Banfield, 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

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18:35

Nick Reiner Tragedy Exposes Addiction Treatment...

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2026/01/29

The deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner — allegedly at the hands of their son Nick — have sparked an uncomfortable national conversation. The Reiner family had every resource available. Money. Access. The ability to get the best treatment in the country. And here we are. So the question that keeps coming up: did the system fail them? Or is addiction simply this hard to treat?On True Crime Today, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott examines the reality behind America's addiction treatment industry. The

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16:02

BREAKING: Brendan Banfield Takes the Stand — Calls...

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2026/01/29

Brendan Banfield just bet everything on himself.The Virginia man accused of killing his wife Christine and a stranger named Joseph Ryan took the witness stand today in Fairfax County Circuit Court. It's a move most defense attorneys advise against — once you testify, everything you say becomes ammunition for the prosecution. But Banfield apparently decided the only way to beat the au pair's testimony was to counter it directly.And counter it he did. Banfield admitted the affair with Juliana Peres

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23:31

BREAKING: Sarah Grace Patrick Bond Denied — Judge...

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2026/01/29

Sarah Grace Patrick was denied bond today in Carroll County, Georgia. The 17-year-old accused of killing her mother Kristin Brock and stepfather James Brock will remain in solitary confinement as her trial gets pushed to August 2026.Judge Dustin Hightower cited flight risk and revealed that family members have signed contracts with media production companies for a documentary — raising concerns about financial motivation.But buried in the court record is a history nobody's discussing. In 2022,

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