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We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis

We Saw the Devil

We Saw the Devil is the podcast that refuses to separate murder from power, violence from policy, and crime from the systems that create it. Hosted by Robin, a veteran true crime researcher and political commentator, We Saw the Devil digs into the cases that expose the rot at the heart of American institutions.This isn"t your typical true crime podcast. We don"t just ask "who did it" — we ask who allowed it, who covered it up, who profited, and whose bodies are always the ones that end up in the

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47:39

A Government Shutdown, Air Traffic Controllers...

We Saw the Devil: Crime & Political Analysis ·

2025/10/26

MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Red, White & Bruised now has its own podcast feed! Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/red-white-bruised/id1848143946 Starting next week, Red, White & Bruised will ONLY be available on the new feed. We Saw the Devil will return to true crime content. Follow the new show NOW so you don't miss an episode!This week: The government shutdown hits day 24, air traffic controllers are driving for DoorDash, and federal workers are lining up at food banks...but

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27:14

Invisible Children: The Cases of Melodee Buzzard and...

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2025/10/22

CASE 1: WHERE IS MELODEE BUZZARD? Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished from Vandenberg Village, California, and her mother refuses to tell investigators where she is. We explore the troubling circumstances surrounding her disappearance, including a mysterious 1,500-mile road trip to Nebraska, years of systematic family isolation, and the lack of educational oversight. Evidence suggests Melodee was last seen on October 7th, 2025. The FBI has joined the search, but her mother, Ashlee Buzzard,

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22:06

The "Spy in a Bag" Case - Murder? Assassination?...

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2025/10/19

On August 23, 2010, police discovered the body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams locked inside a gym bag in his London flat. The brilliant mathematician and GCHQ codebreaker was found naked, decomposing, padlocked from the outside in a red North Face holdall. The key was inside the bag, under his body.Two forensic experts attempted to replicate the scenario 400 times. They failed every single time.Was it murder? An accident? Russian intelligence assassination? Even the coroner and Metropolitan Police can't

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32:49

Red, White & Bruised - No Kings: When Peaceful...

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2025/10/17

On October 18th, over 2,500 No Kings protests are planned across all 50 states. For this episode, Robin analyzes the documented evidence and calculates the probability that the Trump administration uses these demonstrations as justification to invoke the Insurrection Act. From NSPM-7, National Guard deployments, and historical precedent, we're looking at a potential powder keg. Topics covered: protest safety guidance, ICE detention of U.S. citizens, National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, Texas

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66:50

Horrorpalooza with Iris: Catholic Guilt Meets Rural...

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2025/10/15

IRIS IS BACK, BABY! October means horror movies (it's the only time of year I can get away with it) and questionable life choices, so naturally she picked Immaculate, starring Sydney Sweeney, a convent, and vibes that are NOT Christ-like. Robin countered with The Dark and the Wicked, a film so psychologically deranged it makes Hereditary look like a Hallmark movie.Saturday: Robin's back to doing true crime, and this one's WILD. Investigators tried 418 times...yes, FOUR HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN

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47:05

Red, White & Bruised: They Finally Said The Quiet...

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2025/10/11

This week was chaos. Stephen Miller said "plenary authority" on CNN then froze, revealing they want unlimited power. ICE is abducting U.S. citizens. The government took over federal emails to blame Democrats. And MAGA doesn't know Puerto Ricans are Americans. Let's talk about it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-a-true-crime-podcast--4433638/support.Website:

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17:58

True Crime Documentary Review: My Father, the BTK Killer

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2025/10/11

A short review, because I just watched Netflix's "My Father, the BTK Killer" and I need to talk about it.This isn't another documentary glorifying a serial killer. This is Kerri Rawson's story. She's the daughter of Dennis Rader, the BTK killer who murdered 10 people over nearly two decades while pretending to be a normal dad.Imagine finding out your Boy Scout leader father, who danced with you to John Denver and took you on family vacations, is one of America's most notorious serial killers. That's

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48:40

The Chris Chan Saga: The Final Episode (Part 23)

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2025/10/09

This is it. The last time we're talking about Chris Chan. Ever.After 18 years of internet infamy, we're closing the book on one of the most documented...and most disturbing...stories online. This final episode covers 2021-2025: the incest arrest that broke the internet, the charges that mysteriously vanished, and Chris's bizarre new life involving international travel, a mysterious girlfriend named Flutter, and somehow... stability?From getting kicked out of conventions to holding hands at Finnish

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44:01

Red, White & Bruised: The Department of War - Coming...

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2025/10/05

Federal agents rappeling from Black Hawk helicopters onto Chicago apartments. A U.S. citizen shot by Border Patrol. Military brass are humiliated at Quantico while being told to use American cities as "training grounds."Robin discusses her thoughts Operation Midway Blitz's 800+ arrests, Portland's federal occupation, and the systematic removal of military accountability. Why are veteran lawmakers calling these actions "borderline fascist?"------------Website:

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44:27

The Chris Chan Saga: The Incest Arrest (Part 22)

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2025/10/04

What happened after the internet's most documented person got arrested for one of the most disturbing allegations imaginable? This deep-dive covers everything from the July 2021 incest call leak that broke the internet, to the livestreamed arrest that got 3,000 viewers, to 19 months behind bars, and the wild journey that followed. The sketchy Discord manipulators, the Watchmen "protectors," the psychiatric hospital stay, and how Chris walked free through Virginia's autism deferred disposition

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39:05

NEW WEEKLY SERIES: Red, White & Bruised: F is for...

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2025/09/28

The house is on fire, and too many people are still pretending it’s just a candle burning. This is the first episode of Red, White & Bruised, a weekly political analysis series. Every Sunday, I’ll discuss the headlines and give my two cents on this current hellscape that we are living through. For the debut, we’re walking step by step through Donald Trump’s march toward authoritarianism, a documented trail of power grabs that’s dragged this country closer to fascism than most people want to

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66:43

The Chris Chan Saga: The Point of No Return (Part 21)

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2025/09/28

The story continues! Chris Chan...once a niche internet personality and meme figure, has become one of the most infamous names in online history. In this episode, Robin continues the story and documents Chris Chan’s final descent/break from reality, his spiral into delusion, escalating conflicts, and the disturbing events that turned his story from internet curiosity into criminal infamy...the horrifying revelations about his relationship with his

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39:13

Burnout to Breakthrough: I’m Back

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2025/09/24

After a long hiatus, I’m back...and I’m not holding back. In this brutally honest return episode, I talk about why I walked away from the mic: burnout, grief, disillusionment with the true crime space, and a world that feels increasingly unrecognizable. From Charlie Kirk to Chris Chan...we're back. Let's talk about what you can expect from WSTD in the

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50:28

Lori Vallow: Guilty

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2025/04/25

Robin and Iris unpack the guilty verdict in the Lori Vallow trial—covering our favorite bits of testimony, our true opinions, and how the case unfolded in court. This podcast has covered the murders of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and the influence of Chad Daybell in the past. Let's talk about Lori's 2nd trial, and what we're looking forward to

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35:25

This Week in Review: Lori Vallow, Karen Read, Bryan...

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2025/04/10

It's been a fascinating week! For this episode, Robin covers some of the current true crime headlines headlines from the week: The trials of Karen Read, Lori Vallow, and Bryan Kohberger...as well as what's going on with the nightmare anesthesiologist husband out of Hawaii, and yesterday's shooting of the wife of Weezer's bassist. It's been quite a few days. Next week? Let's talk paraphilias! From eyeballing licking, to amputees, feet, and more...we break down the weirdest, as well as examine the

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50:12

March Headlines: (Moscow 4 / Kohberger, Kei'Mani...

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2025/03/30

Robin is back! For this episode, she gives a life update and then covers some of the current true crime headlines headlines, from the upcoming Karen Read trial (Part 2: Electric Boogaloo), where questions of justice and accountability are at the forefront, to the updates surrounding Bryan Kohberger and the case of the Moscow 4. She also touches on the tragic case of Kei'Mani Latigue and the unsettling reports of TWO deaths during conjugal visits in a California

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54:51

Excuse Me, But What the F*CK, Neil Gaiman and Amanda...

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2025/01/15

⚠️ Warning: This episode gets dark. Real dark. Listen at your own risk.More than 15 women have now come forward saying that iconic fantasy writer Neil Gaiman (Coraline, The Sandman, Good Omens, American Gods) either blurred the line of consent, or directly and violently assaulted them. On Monday, New York Magazine and its website Vulture published detailed firsthand accusations from eight women. The explicit details have shocked the literary and music worlds alike, but there's now another

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65:55

Welcome to 2025: Hellscape Edition (w/Guest Jeff X...

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2025/01/13

As 2025 unfolds, the world seems more unhinged than ever. We're only 12 days in and everything is on fire. It's fine.In this episode, Robin sits down with friend and author/cultural commentator Jeff X Martin to dive into the madness of the year so far. From the devastating New Orleans New Year's Day Attack to the shocking Tesla Trump Hotel bombing, we get weird with it. ------------About the Guest:Jeffery X Martin (he/him/bruv/dude/hey, you) has been writing about movies, music, and professional

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56:20

While You’re Twisting, I’m Still Screaming: The...

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2024/12/25

In this episode, Robin discusses the heartbreaking story of Mia Zapata, the charismatic lead singer of the punk band The Gits, whose life was tragically cut short in 1993. Mia was a rising star in Seattle’s grunge and punk music scene, known for her raw, emotional vocals and undeniable stage presence. Her shocking and brutal murder not only devastated her bandmates and fans but also sent shockwaves through the global music community.-------------The Gits website: The GitsSub Pop Records website: Sub

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79:21

Let's Get Weird: Chelsea Wolfe, the Current UAP/UFO...

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2024/12/12

In this episode, Robin talks about what she's been up to, seeing Chelsea Wolfe, and then dives into the latest developments from the UAP sightings around the country. Why are they being covered on NPR and CNN? Also discussed is the Congressional hearing on UAPs, the intriguing intersection of psychics and law enforcement, and channeler Darryl Anka. Let's get weird. -------------Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcastRobin's Instagram:

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