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Weird True Crime

Gina Nichols and Amber Paul

Weird True Crime is the ultimate podcast for fans of bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping true crime stories. Hosted by Gina Nichols and Amber Paul, these lifelong besties explore strange crimes that will leave you stunned. They dive into ethical, victim-focused storytelling with family interviews that bring humanity to the forefront of the narrative.Every episode of Weird True Crime unravels mysterious cases, unsolved crimes, and shocking events you won’t believe are real. Need a lighter take

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27:37

WTF WEDNESDAY # 35 || Dumb(er) Criminals

Weird True Crime ·

2026/03/04

What’s the dumbest way a criminal has ever tried to escape police?This week on Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina dive into a viral Reddit thread titled:“Policemen of Reddit, what’s the dumbest way a criminal tried to get away from you?”And let’s just say… evolution may be working overtime.From a man trying to fly during a foot chase, to a suspect who climbed a fence instead of using the giant open gate, to a drunk guy who asked the cop chasing him for help getting away from… the cop chasing him —

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33:48

True Crime Headlines || Weird Edition! || Week of Feb 23

Weird True Crime ·

2026/02/25

This week’s True Crime Headlines episode covers five developing stories — from a highly anticipated trial start, to a new murder charge, to a devastating multi-victim murder/suicide, plus a decades-old cold case conviction tied to forensic evidence, and an update in a missing person investigation.We’re focusing on what’s new, what investigators and courts are saying publicly right now, and what to watch next — while keeping the emphasis where it belongs: on the people harmed, and the families living

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45:25

WTF Wednesday #34 || The Return of Dumb Criminals

Weird True Crime ·

2026/02/18

Listener requests? We deliver.For our first WTF episode of 2026, we’re answering Oliver’s call for more dumb criminals, bizarre crimes, and “how did anyone think this would work?” moments — and wow… people really tested the limits of common sense last year.In this episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina break down real criminal cases from 2025–2026 involving meth-fueled decisions, stolen historical artifacts, slow-speed police chases, botched murder-for-hire plots, naked carjackers, and

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48:53

The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell // Part Two

Weird True Crime ·

2026/02/11

Megan's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-megan-trussellHave A Tip? Email TrussellTips@Vigilante-PR.com 🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that refuse to be forgotten.📩 Have a case you want us to cover? Email us at weirdtruecrime@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram.Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrimeInstagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrimeTikTok - www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrimeYouTube -

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38:48

The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell | Part One

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2026/02/04

The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell // Part OneOn February 9, 2025, 18-year-old University of Colorado Boulder freshman Megan Trussell vanished after leaving her dorm following a tense argument with her roommate on Super Bowl Sunday, wearing only a light jacket as temperatures dropped into the 20s. Six days later, Megan’s body was discovered miles away in a hidden culvert in Boulder Canyon—an area she was unfamiliar with—yet her death was quickly ruled a suicide despite missing clothing,

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2:48

INTRODUCING: NOLA '93 The Journal and the Murder

Weird True Crime ·

2025/11/20

A new investigative podcast on the unsolved murder of Morris Smith and the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Morris death was the 112th homicide in New Orleans and it was only three months into the year. The police were overrun with murders and the detectives were reeling. His mum was a popular newscaster, adored by many, but why does her daughter think she was involved?Produced by award winning author and podcaster, N. Leigh Hunt for Fire Eyes Media Music by Captain Fathands and the Morlocks (San

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9:29

Preview | Missing in Hush Town Season 2: Bethany...

Weird True Crime ·

2025/11/19

Preview | Missing in Hush Town Season 2: Bethany Markowski || The PrologueListen to the first six episodes to the second season of the award-nominated podcast, Missing in Hush Town, now wherever you get podcasts. Bethany Markowski allegedly went missing from a Jackson, TN shopping mall on March 04, 2001, when her father claims he allowed the 11 year old to go into the mall alone while he took a nap in his van in the parking lot.Bethany was never seen or heard from again- nor was she ever seen on any

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47:50

WTF Wednesday #33 - AITA Halloween Edition

Weird True Crime ·

2025/11/12

We’re keeping spooky season alive with a Reddit AITA: Halloween Edition. Amber and Gina weigh in on 10 delightfully messy moral dilemmas: scaring kids in full clown cosplay, spider décor vs. arachnophobic neighbors, gated candy drama, baby trick-or-treat etiquette, a gothic castle wedding, a dog winning the costume contest (over humans!), a Grim Reaper “prank” gone wrong, painting your house witchy chic, a parent vetoing a teen’s group costume, and one very NSFW “Slave Leia” party situation. Expect

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28:49

Unsolved: The Disappearance and Murder of Felicia...

Weird True Crime ·

2025/11/05

You won’t believe how many red flags police missed in this case.When 24-year-old Felicia Johnson traveled to Houston for her birthday, she never made it home. Her bloodied phone was found in a park, and the man police say is responsible vanished without a trace. Gina and Amber dig into Felicia’s final hours, the chilling evidence police uncovered, and the fight for justice her father refuses to give up.🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that

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16:45

Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: Slenderman

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2025/10/29

He’s tall. He’s faceless. He lurks in the woods, on playgrounds, and in the corners of blurry photographs. Slenderman isn’t just another urban legend—he’s the internet’s first viral monster.In this episode, Amber and Gina uncover the eerie origins of Slenderman. From his 2009 birth on the Something Awful forums to his rapid spread across creepypasta sites, YouTube series like Marble Hornets, and viral games like Slender: The Eight Pages, Slenderman became the perfect modern boogeyman.But the story

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13:41

Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: Humans Can...

Weird True Crime ·

2025/10/22

It’s one of the simplest but most unsettling urban legends ever told: a girl comforts herself at night by letting her dog lick her hand—only to find out in the morning that her dog is dead, and the intruder has left a message scrawled on the mirror: “Humans can lick too.”In this episode, Amber and Gina dive deep into the chilling urban legend known as The Licked Hand (or Humans Can Lick Too). With an extended campfire-style narration, sarcastic commentary, and true crime context, they explore why

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13:57

Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The...

Weird True Crime ·

2025/10/15

“Have you checked the children?” That single question has haunted sleepovers, campfires, and horror movies for decades. On this Wicked Wednesday, Amber and Gina unravel the terrifying urban legend of The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs.You know the story: a teenage babysitter alone in a house, creepy phone calls, and the shocking twist that the calls are coming from inside the house. But what if this wasn’t just a campfire tale?In this episode, we explore the chilling real-life murder of Janett

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14:29

Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The Hookman

Weird True Crime ·

2025/10/08

What happens when teenage love, late-night parking, and a hook-handed killer collide? Today, Amber and Gina dive into one of the most chilling urban legends of all time—The Hookman. You’ve probably heard the story whispered around a campfire: a couple parked at Lover’s Lane, a news bulletin about an escaped asylum patient, and a bloody hook left hanging from the car door. But did you know this legend is rooted in real crimes?From the 1946 Texarkana Moonlight Murders to the rise of parental scare

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39:23

Wicked Wednesday Presents Urban Legends: The...

Weird True Crime ·

2025/10/01

To kick off Wicked Wednesday Urban Legends series, we're throwing it back to our coverage of the Texarkana Moonlight Murders. This horrific, unsolved case is the inspiration for the infamous legend of The Hookman. Come back next week to hear all about it!Between February and May 1946, three people were brutally attacked and five were murdered in Texarkana by a man dubbed the Phantom Killer. Texarkana straddles Texas and Arkansas and had a population of about 27,000 at the time of the murders. The

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7:49

Breaking: Yogurt Shop Murders Update

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2025/09/30

After 34 years, Austin Police have finally identified a suspect in the Yogurt Shop Murders. On December 6, 1991, sisters Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers were found murdered inside “I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt” on Anderson Lane, a case that shocked the city and haunted investigators for decades.This week, APD announced that Robert Eugene Brashers, a violent offender linked to other crimes across the country, has been connected to the murders through DNA and ballistics

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1:55

The Last Trip

Weird True Crime ·

2025/09/29

The Last Trip is a true crime podcast exclusively investigating missing and murdered victims that were living their best lives… on vacation. Jaimie Beebe, co-host of the popular True Crime podcast “Strictly Stalking”, brings together the two things she’s most passionate about: True Crime & Travel. Through her own solo travels around the world she has a unique perspective on staying alive in paradise. Join Jaimie as she recreates someone’s last days in paradise on The Last Trip.Listen to The

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1:21

Mortal Musings

Weird True Crime ·

2025/09/26

Each week, your hosts Neil & Megan get into a true crime case or just a truly macabre story. We also throw in some strange and interesting tales of oddity. And remember, we like to take the cases seriously, but not ourselves. New episodes every Wednesday!Listen to Mortal Musings wherever you get your podcasts!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.

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Murder Mile UK True Crime

Weird True Crime ·

2025/09/25

FIVE TIME AWARD NOMINATED at the True Crime Awards 2025, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards as Best True Crime Podcast. Murder Mile UK True Crime is a unique London-based true-crime podcast, focused on Soho, the West End and West London, presented as a guided walk of 300+ untold, unsolved and long-forgotten murder cases.Praised as one of the best London, British, English and UK True Crime podcasts, as well as 4th Best True-Crime Podcast by This Week, iTunes Top 25 Podcast,

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35:54

Hilarious Headlines: Chimp Fashion, TSA Chaos, and...

Weird True Crime ·

2025/07/16

This week, we’re leaving the heavy headlines behind and diving into some of the funniest, weirdest, and most absurd news stories out there. From chimpanzees starting viral trends to a passenger’s “swamp crotch” causing TSA chaos, we’ve got it all. Amber and Gina share their favorite bizarre headlines and try to make sense of the madness. Get ready for laughs, disbelief, and a touch of absurdity. Oh, and don’t forget to stick around for our ridiculous riddle at the end!📢 Follow &

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49:33

Empathy and Advocacy with Julie Murray Pt. 2 // Replay

Weird True Crime ·

2025/07/09

We’re throwing it back to our interview with Julie Murray this week in anticipation of our trip to Boston for the 2025 True Crime Podcast Festival. Julie’s sister, Maura Murray, disappeared in Haverhill, New Hampshire on February 9, 2004, and her family has been searching for answers for over 20 years. In the second half of our interview, we’re breaking down what happened that night in Haverhill, conflicting timelines, weird findings at the crash site, and other confusing events that led to crucial

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