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PODCAST

Santana True Crime

Cameron Santana

Deep dive into true crime and real investigations Cameron Santana is a veteran law enforcement officer with over 18 years of experience. He holds an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate and spent his first 16 years with the Raleigh Police Department. Explore real cases and real investigations with an insider perspective you can find nowhere else.

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94:49

Live: JonBenet Ramsey: The Ransom note w/ Julia Cowely

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2025/12/24

In this episode of Santana True Crime, I’m joined by Julia Cowley, former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit member and host of The Consult, to discuss the JonBenét Ramsey case with a focused look at one of its most debated pieces of evidence: the ransom note.Rather than rehashing the entire case, we examine the language, tone, length, and placement of the note—and what those elements may suggest from a behavioral perspective. We discuss why the note stands out in kidnapping cases, how investigators

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83:18

41. Serial Killer Art Explained | LIVE w/ Dr. Bill...

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2025/12/21

In this live episode of Santana True Crime, we explore the unsettling and fascinating world of serial killer art.I’m joined by Dr. Bill Kimberlin, author of Watch Me Die, who has been sent more than 4,000 pieces of artwork created by incarcerated offenders, including individuals on death row. Alongside Dr. Brian Santana, we examine specific pieces of art and discuss the psychology, symbolism, and motivations behind them. This conversation is not about glorifying violence. It’s about understanding

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77:09

40. Karen Read Case: Two Trials, One Death, and the...

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2025/12/16

In this episode of Santana True Crime, we break down the Karen Read case from start to finish, covering Trial One, Trial Two, and the civil case connected to the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. Joining me is my wife Laura, who followed the Karen Read trial closely and shares her detailed observations, reactions, and questions about the evidence, testimony, and courtroom strategies used across both criminal trials. In this episode, we discuss: What happened during Karen Read Trial

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132:12

40. Yuba County Five-Live show with Tony Wright

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2025/12/15

In this live episode of Santana True Crime, we revisit the enduring mystery of the Yuba County Five. Joined by Tony Wright, author of Yuba County Five: Case Reopened, and Dr. Brian Santana, we break down the known facts, the disappearance, the abandoned Mercury Montego, and the discovery of four bodies deep in the Plumas National Forest, while one man remains missing to this day. We explore the backgrounds of the five men, the timeline of events, and the theories that continue to surround this

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54:12

39. Death Row Secrets & The Aryan Brotherhood |...

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2025/12/09

Former death row inmate William Noguera, author of Through the Lens of a Monster, spent 42 years inside the California prison system — living in close proximity to one of the most powerful and violent prison gangs in the country: The Aryan Brotherhood, also known as The Brand.In this episode of Santana True Crime, William breaks down: 🔹 How the Aryan Brotherhood operates inside and outside prison 🔹 Structure, rules, ranks and internal politics 🔹 The business behind prison gangs 🔹 Violence,

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86:44

38. FBI Profiler Julia Cowley Breaks Down the Golden...

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2025/12/02

Former FBI profiler Julia Cowley (Behavioral Analysis Unit) joins Santana True Crime for an in-depth conversation on the Golden State Killer, her work with the FBI’s elite BAU team, and what we know about the Long Island Serial Killer (Rex Heuermann) case.🎯 Topics we cover: Julia’s background as a criminal profiler Psychological patterns in serial offenders Her analysis of the Golden State Killer (Joseph James DeAngelo) Behavioral clues in the Long Island Serial Killer

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49:22

37. Richard Ramirez: From Predator to Prey — The...

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2025/11/27

n this powerful Thanksgiving episode of Santana True Crime, we sit down with William A. Noguera, author of Through the Lens of a Monster and a man who spent 44 years on death row, to discuss one of the most notorious serial killers in American history: Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker.From the outside, Ramirez was seen as a predator—feared, mythologized, and surrounded by media hype. But inside prison? He became the prey. William Noguera shares firsthand insight into: How serial killers

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111:04

Live Bonus: Thanksgiving True Crime Special

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2025/11/26

Join us Tuesday, November 25th at 8:30 PM EST for a special Thanksgiving edition of Santana True Crime Live.We’re gathering an incredible panel of storytellers, investigators, and researchers for a night of meaningful true crime conversations. Jayson Blair — Journalist & host of The Silver Lining Handbook podcast Kelli Brink — True crime author, podcaster & creator of The Missing Persons Archives Dr. Brian Santana — Professor, author, and criminal justice researcher This

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102:00

Live Bonus: The New Era of Execution with Dr Bill...

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2025/11/22

In this powerful episode of Santana True Crime, Dr. Bill Kimberlin — author of Watch Me Die and one of America’s foremost experts on executions — joins Dr. Brian Santana for an in-depth conversation about the realities, ethics, and evolving landscape of capital punishment.Together, we explore: From South Carolina’s recent firing-squad execution to Alabama’s upcoming first-ever nitrogen gas execution, we break down how and why these methods are changing — and what they reveal about the future of

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53:09

36. From Death Row Convict to Crime Solver: William...

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2025/11/18

In this powerful episode of Santana True Crime, Cameron Santana sits down with William A. Noguera — a former death-row inmate turned acclaimed author and crime-investigation collaborator. His book Through the Lens of a Monster: A Serial Killer on Death Row, an Unsolved Murder List, and an Inmate’s Deadly Play for Redemption unveils his decades on San Quentin’s Death Row, his unique role as an artist-inmate, and the chilling confessions of serial killer Joseph Naso that helped crack cold cases

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35:02

Live: What Really Happened in Southport: Inside the...

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2025/11/17

In this Santana True Crime bonus episode, Cameron and Dr. Brian Santana break down the probable cause hearing in the case of Nigel Max Edge, the former Marine accused in the Southport, North Carolina mass shooting that left three people dead and five others injured in September 2025. We examine what came out in court — from the prosecution’s evidence and the defense’s early strategy to questions about Edge’s mental health, combat injuries, and PTSD claims. The discussion also explores the

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66:28

35. Murder, Prison, and Redemption: The Stories...

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2025/11/11

Author Carla Conti joins Santana True Crime to discuss the real-life stories and moral conflicts behind her books Chained Birds and The Jacklighter.In Chained Birds, Conti explores what happens when a convict is ordered to stab another inmate — exposing the brutal choices people face to survive behind bars. Her newest book, The Jacklighter, investigates the 1976 murder of attorney Martin Dillon, who was shot by Dr. Stephen Scher in rural Pennsylvania. Scher claimed it was a hunting accident — but

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49:35

34. The Serial Killer Travel Guide: Dark Roads &...

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2025/11/04

This week on Santana True Crime, we sit down with Johnny Trevasini, author of The Serial Killer Travel Guide Across America — a chilling and fascinating look at the real-life murder sites, homes, and hidden landmarks tied to some of the most infamous killers in U.S. history.From Ted Bundy’s hunting grounds to the backroads of the Midwest where small-town horrors unfolded, Johnny’s book takes true-crime fans on a road trip like no other — one that blurs the line between history, curiosity, and the

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33. “Halloween True Crime 4: Slender Man Stabbings ·...

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2025/10/31

Welcome back to Santana True Crime for our Halloween Series Part 4 — this episode dives deep into four chilling and terrifying cases that blur the lines between myth, history and horror.• I cover the eerie story of the Slender Man stabbings — how two 12-year-old girls lured their friend into the woods and left her for dead to appease this online horror icon. • Jayson Blair explores the origins of the Candyman legend — where folklore, racial tension and horror converge. • Kelli Brink takes us

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81:10

32. Halloween True Crime 3: Scream Copycat, Cindy...

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2025/10/28

Part 3 of the Santana True Crime Halloween Series dives into four chilling tales of murder, mystery, and legend: 🪓 Kelli Brink investigates the Villisca Axe Murders, one of America’s most horrifying unsolved massacres—eight victims, one killer, and a century of speculation. 🎭 Cameron Santana breaks down the Scream Copycat Killing of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a case where two teens turned their obsession with horror movies into a real-life nightmare. 🎃 Dr. Brian Santana revisits the haunting

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31. 💀 The Shauna Howe Halloween Murder | Santana...

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2025/10/21

In this chilling Halloween Special of Santana True Crime, hosts Cameron Santana, Jayson Blair, Kelli Brink, and Dr. Brian Santana revisit one of the most haunting Halloween murders in American history — the abduction and murder of 11-year-old Shauna Howe.🎃 On October 27, 1992, Shauna was kidnapped while walking home from a Halloween party in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Three days later, her body was found beneath a bridge — a case that changed Halloween traditions for decades. 💬 In this episode,

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53:08

30. Caitlin Rother: Down to the Bone | The McStay...

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2025/10/14

📖 New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother joins Santana True Crime to discuss one of California’s most haunting cases — the McStay Family Murders, the shocking story behind her book Down to the Bone.In this in-depth true crime interview, Caitlin breaks down: 🔍 How an entire family vanished without a trace. 🏠 Why investigators didn’t initially suspect foul play. 🩸 The disturbing evidence found years later in the desert. ⚖️ The arrest and conviction that divided public opinion. Caitlin

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91:18

29. The Pixie Stick Murders | Santana True Crime...

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2025/10/10

🎃 Santana True Crime Halloween Special – Episode 1: The Pixie Stick MurdersIn 1974, a Texas father named Ronald Clark O’Bryan handed out poisoned candy on Halloween night — a crime that would forever change how parents saw trick-or-treating. In this first episode of our four-part Halloween series, I’m joined by Jayson Blair, Kelli Brink, and Dr. Brian Santana as we discuss: 🩸 How this horrific act became known as “The Pixie Stick Murders.” 👻 How it fueled decades of fear over Halloween

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67:25

28. Still Missing: The Search for Brandon Swanson |...

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2025/10/07

On May 14, 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson disappeared after calling his parents for help when his car became stuck on a rural Minnesota road. His last words — “Oh, shit” — still echo through one of America’s most haunting missing-person mysteries. In this episode of Santana True Crime, I’m joined by Jeff Hasse, the Search Director who has led and continues to lead the search for Brandon. Jeff shares new insight into: Why the original search area was too small How Brandon’s final phone

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66:02

27. Yuba County Five: New Insights with Tony Wright...

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2025/09/30

Author Tony Wright—whose book Things Aren’t Right re-examines the Yuba County Five—joins Santana True Crime for a no-fluff, evidence-first conversation about one of the most baffling cases in true crime.We cover: The final night: why the Oroville stop may be the turning point The stuck car, unpaved mountain road, and how the search unfolded Law enforcement response—including why the vehicle wasn’t found for 5 days Theories on Gary Mathias: seeking help, dense brush, a mine

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