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Santana True Crime

Cameron Santana, Eric Tansey

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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00:56:43

Why Epstein & North Fox Island Tell the Same Story

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2026/03/24

Long before the Jeffrey Epstein scandal made global headlines, there was another disturbing case centered around a remote island in Michigan—North Fox Island.In this episode, we sit down with forensic psychologist and criminologist Dr. David C. Hayes to break down the North Fox Island case, an alleged trafficking network that operated decades before the internet, and its possible connections to the Oakland County Child Killer investigation.We explore how these cases—though separated by time—reveal

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00:34:04

UNC Campus Murder: The 1965 Killing of Suellen Evans...

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2026/03/17

Tonight on Santana True Crime, we are going live to examine one of the most disturbing unsolved murders connected to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.On June 30, 1965, 21-year-old Suellen Evans was attacked while walking through Coker Arboretum on the UNC campus. The attack occurred in broad daylight. Evans fought back against her attacker and was able to tell witnesses that the man had attempted to rape her before she collapsed from her injuries.Despite an intense investigation, her

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01:09:15

Inside the Mind of the Green River Killer | Author...

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2026/03/16

Crime journalist Maria DiLorenzo joins Santana True Crime to discuss her upcoming book Confessions of the Green River Killer: A True Story of Manipulation, Madness, and a Search for Justice.After writing to serial killer Gary Ridgway, Maria expected silence. Instead, the man known as the Green River Killer called her from prison. Over the following years, Ridgway contacted her hundreds of times, revealing disturbing insights into his crimes, motivations, and twisted psychology. Ridgway—one of the

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50. Who Shot Rhonda Hinson? | 1981 Burke County Cold...

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2026/03/03

In December 1981, 19-year-old Rhonda Hinson was shot while driving home in Burke County, North Carolina. More than four decades later, her murder remains unsolved.In this episode of Santana True Crime, I am joined by Captain John Hoyle with the Burke County Sheriff’s Office — the agency currently leading the investigation — to discuss the crime scene, timeline, and ongoing efforts to bring justice to Rhonda and her family. This case continues to raise questions more than 40 years later. If you

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49. Theresa Bier: The Bigfoot Story That Hid a Crime

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2026/02/24

In this episode of Santana True Crime, we examine the 1987 disappearance of 16-year-old Theresa Bier from Fresno, California.After Theresa vanished in the Sierra National Forest, a shocking claim emerged — that she had been taken by Bigfoot. But was that story a distraction from something far more human? Joined by Kelli Brink, we break down the known timeline, the individuals connected to the case, and the troubling details surrounding the canyon where Theresa was last seen. This case remains

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48. Executed… Then Proven Innocent? | Death Penalty...

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2026/02/17

What happens when the justice system gets it wrong?In this clip from Santana True Crime, I’m joined by author Steffen Hou as we discuss a chilling case where a person was executed — and later evidence suggested they were innocent. How does that happen? And what does it say about the death penalty? Steffen dives deeper into wrongful convictions and death row cases in his book The Deprived, which explores the stories of Americans sentenced to death despite claims of innocence. 📚 I’ll have a link

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32:50

47. From the Olympics to Murphy, NC: The Eric...

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2026/02/10

As the Winter Olympics are happening right now, we revisit one of the darkest chapters in Olympic history — the 1996 Atlanta bombing and the years-long manhunt that followed.In this episode of Santana True Crime, I’m joined by investigative journalist Gracey Sneed, who has interviewed investigators, family members, and neighbors connected to Eric Rudolph. Gracey recently published in-depth articles on the hunt and capture of Rudolph, including chilling details that were never widely known. We

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46. Moms of the Missing | Author Steffen Hou

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2026/02/03

In this episode, Cameron Santana is joined by author Steffen Hou to discuss his book Moms of the Missing, a powerful true-crime collection of real abduction and missing person cases told through the voices of families still searching for answers.Steffen shares what he learned from interviewing mothers whose children vanished, the patterns seen across these cases, and why awareness and prevention still matter today. The book covers multiple abduction scenarios, including family abductions and

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67:34

LIVE: The Liz Barraza Case | Killer in Costume

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2026/01/30

Tonight at 8:30 PM EST, join Cameron Santana and Dr. Brian Santana LIVE as we dive deep into the unsolved murder of Liz Barraza — a Texas woman who was gunned down while setting up for a garage sale in January 2019. Liz was 29 years old when she was shot multiple times in her driveway in Tomball, Texas. Investigators believe the killing was planned, and surveillance footage captured a dark-colored Nissan Frontier believed to be linked to the shooter — but no arrests have ever been made. Her

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57:52

45. From Forensic Files to Murder Unscripted: How...

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2026/01/27

Former Forensic Files producer Ed and co-host Melissa from the hit podcast Murder Unscripted join Cameron Santana and Dr. Brian Santana for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of true crime storytelling. Ed shares behind-the-scenes insight into what it was like producing one of the most influential true crime television shows of all time, including how cases were selected and how forensic evidence shaped each episode. Together, the group discusses how lessons learned from Forensic Files

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72:10

44. Unmasking Extremism: Faces of Hate Producer...

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2026/01/20

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with documentary producer Steffen Hou, the creator behind Faces of Hate, a powerful and disturbing look into the world of extremism, radicalization, and hate-based ideology.We discuss:• What inspired the documentary• How extremist groups recruit and operate• The dangers of online radicalization• The human cost behind hate movements• The real people impacted by violent ideology Faces of Hate pulls back the curtain on a hidden world most people never see

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29:02

Live: Where Is Matthew McDonald? | Exclusive...

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2026/01/17

In this special live episode of Santana True Crime, Cameron Santana is joined by Sam McDonald, the sister of missing man Matthew McDonald, who disappeared from Washington County, Pennsylvania in March 2023.Matthew was last heard from on March 7, 2023 and last seen on March 9, 2023 in the California Borough / Long Branch area. Nearly two years later, his family is still searching for answers — and they believe someone out there knows what happened. Sam shares who Matthew is beyond the headlines,

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69:47

Media vs Evidence in the JonBenét Ramsey Case (Live...

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2026/01/09

In this live episode of Santana True Crime, we take a deep look at the JonBenét Ramsey case through a media lens: how headlines, leaks, television coverage, and repeating narratives shaped public opinion and influenced which theories people believed.I’m joined by Dr. David Hayes, who researched this exact topic in his doctoral dissertation, and Dr. Brian Santana, a college professor and true crime author. Together, we discuss how early framing can become the “official” story in the public’s

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43. Inside the Mexican Mafia: Prison Power,...

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2026/01/06

In this episode of Santana True Crime, we take a deep dive inside the Mexican Mafia, also known as La Eme — one of the most powerful and feared prison gangs in the United States.My guest is William Noguera, who brings firsthand knowledge of the prison system and the realities of gang power behind the walls. Together, we discuss how the Mexican Mafia formed, how a relatively small group maintains control, and how influence inside prison often extends far beyond it. This conversation focuses on

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32:57

LIVE: The Debra Espey Murder Solved After 52 Years —...

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2026/01/02

In this episode, we finally break down the Debra Espey murder case — a tragic cold case from 1973 in Niceville, Florida that went unsolved for more than 52 years until a DNA breakthrough cracked it open. Debra was a 19-year-old college student who disappeared after class and was later found murdered in a nearby wooded area. After decades of unanswered questions and faded leads, forensic genealogy and modern DNA testing helped investigators identify her killer and bring long-overdue justice for her

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42. Federal Indictment in Mica Miller Case:...

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2025/12/30

n this episode of Santana True Crime, we cover a major federal update in the case of Mica Miller.Mica Miller’s ex-husband, John-Paul Miller (also known as JP Miller), has been federally indicted on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to federal investigators, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Federal prosecutors allege that between November 2022 and April 2024, Miller engaged in a pattern of harassment that included repeated unwanted communications, online conduct

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

Santana True Crime ·

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...

Santana True Crime ·

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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40. Yuba County Five-Live show with Tony Wright

Santana True Crime ·

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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