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Truer Crime

Celisia Stanton

Do you ever listen to a true crime podcast and think, “that’s not quite right…?” Same. Crime stories are hard to ignore and even harder to forget. But the thing is... they’re stories. And getting a story right is all about how you tell it. Truer Crime talks about real people— murdered, missing, misled — with more nuance, more context, and more questions. Hosted by Celisia Stanton. Season 3 out now!

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31:55

Keith LaMar + The Lucasville Prison Riot Part 1

Truer Crime ·

2025/09/01

On Easter Sunday in 1993, the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville erupted into chaos. Tensions between prisoners and staff had reached a breaking point, sparking one of the longest prison sieges in U.S. history. Over eleven days, nine inmates and one corrections officer would lose their lives. But what caused the riot? And for the hundreds trapped inside, what did it mean to survive it? Today’s episode kicks off a month-long exploration of the Lucasville uprising. An event that put all

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64:36

Women + Crime: The Cassie Ventura Case and Sean...

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2025/08/27

Celisia joins Meghan Sachs on Women + Crime to unpack the Cassie Ventura case and the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Together, they explore the power dynamics at play, the impact of the MeToo era, and the bigger questions about justice and accountability when the accused is one of the most powerful men in music.To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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3:37

Next on Truer Crime: 'If We Die, We Die'

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2025/08/22

In April 1993, chaos erupted inside Ohio’s Lucasville prison. Nine prisoners and one guard never made it out alive. And when it was over, the state said Keith LaMar was responsible. He’s been on death row ever since, but insists the truth is more complicated. This September 1st, Truer Crime tells his story in a four-part series. Here’s your first listen.While you wait, make sure to keep up with us through our Truer Crime Substack Newsletter.Follow @truercrimepod on Instagram and X.Follow me

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46:32

Off the Record: Mollie Tibbetts and the Grief They...

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2025/08/18

What happens when the worst day of your life becomes a talking point on national TV? In this special ‘Off the Record’ episode, we go deeper into the making of our two-part story on Mollie Tibbetts. I sit down with my co-producer Olivia Heusinkveld to unpack why we told this story, what didn’t make it into the episode, and the uncomfortable questions we wrestled with along the way. We talk about the political hijacking of Mollie’s story, the haunting parallels to Aiden Clark, and the reality

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43:14

Mollie Tibbetts Part 2

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2025/08/11

For weeks, the search for Mollie Tibbetts consumed her small town, her face on posters, her name on everyone’s lips. And when investigators finally closed in on the man behind the wheel of the car seen circling Mollie on the night she vanished, justice for her family felt within reach.But what unfolded next wasn’t the ending anyone had imagined. Instead, Mollie’s disappearance was thrust into the national spotlight, sweeping her family, her community, and even the country into a battle over who

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35:07

Mollie Tibbetts Part 1

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2025/08/04

In July of 2018, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts went on a run in her small hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. Something she’d done countless times before. But this time, she didn’t come home. What followed was a search unlike anything this town had ever seen. Neighbors combed the fields. Reporters camped out at the local diner. And as the weeks stretched on without answers, the questions only grew louder: How does someone vanish without a trace in a town this small? Who could have seen something and stayed

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2:45

Truer Crime Season 3: Vanished. Vilified. Voiceless.

Truer Crime ·

2025/07/21

Vanished. Vilified. Voiceless.This season on Truer Crime, every story has something in common: it’s not what it seems. What starts as a disappearance, a tragedy, or a headline quickly reveals something deeper—about power, about prejudice, about who gets to be heard and who gets written off. We’re digging into six gripping cases. Some you might recognize. Others you’ve never heard before. But every one of them will leave you questioning the stories we’re told and the stories we choose to

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2:18

Truer Crime Is Back—And We’re Going Deeper Than Ever

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2025/06/30

Season 3 of Truer Crime launches this August—and this time, we’re doing things differently. Each month, we’ll spend multiple episodes digging into one case, with deeper stories, bigger arcs, and the kind of nuance and context you’ve told us you love.After years of on-and-off releases, we’re finally bringing you a season built for consistency with new episodes most weeks for six months straight. Season 3 starts August 4th. We can’t wait to share it with you. In the meantime you can stay in the

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52:35

A Line Crossed: The Political Assassination in Minnesota

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2025/06/20

Early Saturday morning, a man disguised as a police officer went door to door in the Minneapolis suburbs with a hit list. He shot State Senator John Hoffman and his wife. He murdered State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. He nearly reached my own childhood senator, Ann Rest.This was a political assassination—and it happened in my hometown.In this bonus episode, Olivia and I walk through what we know, what we still don’t, and the questions we can’t stop asking: Could this have been

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48:03

Mother, Martyr, Manipulator: Introducing 'Nobody...

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2025/04/10

In the first episode of Nobody Should Believe Me’s latest season, host Andrea Dunlop unpacks the origin story of Sophie Hartman — a young woman from Michigan who, by 25, had adopted two Zambian girls and written a memoir titled Crowns of Beauty. Andrea explores Sophie’s evangelical roots, the savior narrative she constructed, and what it reveals about identity, motherhood, and power.Andrea is joined by Chad Goller-Sojourner — a performance artist and transracial adoption coach — who helps

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75:47

The Susan Smith Case: Media, Motherhood, and the Lie...

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2025/04/08

In this special crossover, Celisia joins Andrea Dunlop — host of Nobody Should Believe Me — for a Casefiles conversation on the Susan Smith case. In 1994, Smith falsely claimed a Black man had kidnapped her two sons. The truth was far more chilling — and her lie launched a national manhunt.Together, Celisia and Andrea unpack the media frenzy, the racial panic Smith weaponized, and what this case reveals about bias, mental health, and motherhood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy

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54:19

“They Didn’t Write That Sh*t When He Was Alive” —...

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2025/04/03

The Manson murders have been told and retold—but rarely like this. In this special bonus episode, Anthony DiMaria, nephew of victim Jay Sebring, reveals the story behind the headlines. Anthony shares what it’s like to grow up under the shadow of a crime that defined a generation, how the media erased Jay’s humanity, and why so much of what we “know” about the Manson Family is wrong. From his uncle’s groundbreaking influence on men’s style to the disturbing truths Anthony uncovered about the parole

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51:04

Timothy Coggins

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2025/03/17

In October 1983, 23-year-old Timothy Coggins was brutally murdered in the small town of Sunny Side, Georgia. As his family grieved, they were met with menacing threats, warning them to back off from the investigation. Today’s episode covers a case that had stayed cold for more than three decades, spotlighting a family that never stopped hoping for justice.A full list of action items, sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode,

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44:45

Deadly Small-Town Secrets: The Reporter Who Risked...

Truer Crime ·

2025/03/13

What happens when a journalist discovers a supposed "serial killer" case might actually be a web of police corruption, informant murders, and small-town cover-ups? In this riveting follow-up to our Jeff Davis 8 episode, I go one-on-one with investigative reporter Ethan Brown, who spent years untangling the deaths of eight women in rural Louisiana. Brown reveals shocking new details - from his strange friendship with the prime suspect to death threats he received while investigating. He explains why

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2:51

Next on Truer Crime: Blood at the Hanging Tree

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2025/03/13

In 1983, a 10-year-old boy hunting with his father made a horrifying discovery beneath what locals called the hanging tree.A Black man’s body, brutalized—stabbed in an X pattern that echoed the Confederate flag. A hate crime meant to send a message. A murder meant to stay buried. For 34 years, silence and fear kept the truth hidden. But when the past finally caught up to the present, a town was forced to reckon with its darkest secrets. This episode drops Monday, but if you can’t wait, you don’t

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45:50

Jeff Davis 8

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2025/03/10

Between 2005 and 2009, eight women were murdered in Louisiana’s Jefferson Davis Parish. To this day, all eight murders remain unsolved. It’s a story that drew the attention of New Orleans private investigator and author Ethan Brown, who uncovered a pattern of police misconduct, scandal, and investigative failures. In today’s episode, we explore the mysteries of this small town, where the pursuit of justice has been thwarted at every turn, leaving a trail of frustration and unanswered questions.A

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1:25

EXCLUSIVE ALERT: Truer Crime Merch Is Here (But Not...

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2025/03/07

After countless requests, Truer Crime's first-ever merchandise has officially launched! In this special announcement, Celisia reveals the limited-edition t-shirt featuring an exclusive inside reference that only dedicated listeners will understand. This isn’t just a merch item—it’s a conversation starter, community badge, and direct support for the future of Truer Crime. But act fast—this isn't a permanent offer. When they're gone, they're gone for good. Visit

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2:36

Next on Truer Crime: Eight Bodies, One Town's Darkest...

Truer Crime ·

2025/03/06

In a small Louisiana town, eight women vanished over five years—their bodies discovered in canals and along desolate roads. As investigators dismissed them as troubled women living high-risk lives, families and witnesses pieced together a far more disturbing pattern of corruption and cover-ups.When private investigator Ethan Brown arrived to research these murders, he found a community paralyzed by fear, crime scenes compromised beyond recognition, and witnesses who kept dying after speaking out

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45:50

Sonya Ivanoff

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2025/03/03

Sonya Ivanoff was a rising star in Alaska’s small, tight-knit community. A talented basketball player with dreams of a college career, she had her whole future ahead of her—until she was found murdered at just 19 years old. In the isolated town of Nome, investigators were left with few clues and fewer answers, as the case spiraled into a labyrinth of conflicting leads. In today’s episode, we explore the haunting mystery behind Sonya’s death and the unsettling questions it raises about power and

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40:42

Making Manson: Our Journey Through America's Most...

Truer Crime ·

2025/02/27

The Manson murders have been covered endlessly, turned into sensational headlines, Hollywood blockbusters, and pop culture mythology. But how do you tell this story differently—without glorifying the killers or repeating the same tired narrative?In this special behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with my co-producer Olivia Heusinkveld to unpack the making of our two-part series on the Manson murders. We reveal the creative choices we wrestled with, the moments that shocked us most, and the parts

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