Firebug
In the Eighties and Nineties, an arsonist used a unique incendiary device made with a coin, a cigarette, and a book of matches to set dozens of fires in Southern California, some in the dry brush of the mountains, others in grocery store aisles and fabric retailers populated by shoppers. Sometimes he ignited several in the same day.
Through the Cracks
On Through the Cracks, WAMU reporter Jonquilyn Hill tells the story of Relisha Rudd, who disappeared from a Washington, D.C. homeless shelter in 2014 when she was just eight years old.
Crimes of the Centuries
In these days of the constantly changing new cycle, it’s easy to forget that in decades past, one story might have taken up the entire national consciousness for weeks on end. Journalist Amber Hunt is here to make sure that we remember those cases that captured the nation.
Stolen: The Search for Jermain
Connie Walker is the host of Stolen: The Search for Jermain from Gimlet Media and has been making podcasts about missing and murdered indigenous women for years. A Cree from Saskatchewan, Canada, Walker grew up on a reserve, like many of her subjects, giving her intimate insight into the women whose stories she tells.
Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man
Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is a charismatic Italian surgeon who innovates a synthetic trachea transplant in the early 2010s that, it turns out, doesn’t exactly work. People start dying after his operations, in at least one case after he performs several additional experimental and increasingly debilitating surgeries to correct his initial error.
Reveal: Mississippi Goddam: The Ballad of Billey Joe
In 2008, 17-year-old football star Billey Joe Johnson, Jr., who was Black, was killed by a shotgun blast to the head during a traffic stop by a white police officer in Luceville, Mississippi. Authorities initially ruled the death a suicide, but a grand jury later deemed it an accidental shooting.
Los Feliz Murder Mansion
It all started with a Los Angeles urban legend. There was a house, the story went, up in the hills of Los Feliz. A man had murdered his entire family there decades ago, around Christmas, and the house had gone unchanged since — you could still see the presents under the tree.
What is the True Crime Podcast Festival?
The True Crime Podcast Festival allows fans to meet their favorite podcast hosts. The event features exclusive podcast episodes, including collaborations with various podcasters. Through panel discussions, they debunk several cases, which enable fans to ask questions and discuss previous episodes. Some of the podcasts in the line-up are “Already Gone,” “The Asian Madness Podcast,” “Court Junkie,” and many more.
When will Crimecruise return in 2021?
CrimeCruise is shipping off on October 8, 2021, from Miami and will sail to the Bahamas, returning on October 11, 2021. A few events highlighted include trivia nights, world-class presenters, and debates about your favorite cases over dinner.
What is the oldest true crime conference?
CrimeCon is the oldest and most popular among all true crime conferences in the US. It is a weekend-long true crime event that started in 2017. CrimeCon brought fans, experts, and content creators together to share their fascination with true crime.
What is crimecon?
CrimeCon is the coup-de-gras of true crime conventions, with many true crime personalities attend ing each year . So far, CrimeCon has not announced the guests attending (both virtually and physically).
Why is true crime so popular?
True Crime is especially popular online, with armchair detectives working hard to help the police solve real crimes. This dedication and fascination encouraged events to bring people together to international conferences. True crime enthusiasts collaborate to share their passion, excitement, and talents with like-minded individuals.
What is the best writing conference in the USA?
3. Killer Nashville. Killer Nashville is the superior writing conference in the USA, focusing on true crime literature. This event aims to unite experts, authors, and fans to tackle the craft of writing up to the forensics of creating the best true crime novel.
What cruise ship is Crimecruise on?
CrimeCruise includes a Bahamas cruise for three nights aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas, surrounded by true crime fans all over the world. This vacation of a lifetime is perfectly balanced with a mixture of perpetually hot weather and cold cases.
