Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale is a weekly true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.
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Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 19min
Episode 249
On Mother’s Day weekend of 2018, a hairdresser named Joleen Cummings was reported missing after she failed to pick up her kids from their father. Soon Joleen’s car was found in a Home Depot parking lot and the mystery behind her vanishing would open up a rabbit hole of insanity like never before. This was one of the craziest cases Florida had ever seen.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Sep 11, 2023 • 1h 13min
Episode 248
Emily Noble suffered a lot of loss in the last decade of her life but she always persevered. She was physically healthy and took her mental health seriously too. She never faltered. That’s why when she went missing in May of 2020 everyone suspected foul play except her husband, the prime suspect.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 247
On the day before Halloween, sisters Ashlee and Lisa Rucker were shot in the head inside their Florida condominium. There were four witnesses in the apartment, but only one truly knew what happened. Soon the world would find out who was responsible for this heinous killing and the years of tension that built up to that final day.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Aug 14, 2023 • 1h 7min
Episode 246
The Robinson family seemingly had it all in a small town in upstate South Carolina. They had a lovely house, burgeoning careers, and 5 wonderful kids. But when a tragedy struck the family in January of 2021 the whole world was confronted with what happens behind closed doors. The lives of Ariel, Austin, and their children would never be the same again.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Jul 31, 2023 • 1h 37min
Episode 245
In this podcast, the murder of Angie Dodge in 1996 is explored, highlighting the initial theories, DNA evidence, and the arrested suspects. The episode focuses on the psychological manipulation tactics used on Chris Tap during his interrogation, leading to a coerced confession. The incompetence of the detectives and the relentless pursuit of justice by Angie's mother are also discussed.
Jul 16, 2023 • 1h 9min
Episode 244
Isabella Guzman was 18-years-old when she savagely murdered her mother. Isabella’s crazy court appearances and attractive face turned her into a viral TikTok sensation overnight and all eyes were on her. But Isabella had been on a downward spiral for years and it turned out that the mother she blamed for all her misery was the only one who truly wanted to help her.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Jun 25, 2023 • 1h 6min
Episode 243
When police in Vancouver, Washington received a 911 call the morning of January 7th, 2007, they didn’t expect the caller to admit to a murder in the first ten seconds. Law enforcement would soon discover that the caller, 25-year-old Dylon Ray Peterson, was even more unhinged than he sounded on the phone. Thankfully, the young man was willing to share with them every detail of what he had done.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Jun 11, 2023 • 1h 4min
Episode 242
An unexpected crime in central New York state by the unassuming David Renz would send a town into a frenzy and a man named Bill Cregg on a mission. When he cradled Lori Bresnahan in his arms as she lay dying he made her a promise to protect her little girl.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
May 29, 2023 • 1h 15min
Episode 241
20-year-old Amanda Plasse was a bright and bubbly modern-day hippy that lived alone in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Sadly, her life was cut short in late August 2011. Amanda was found dead on the floor of her kitchen. She had been brutally stabbed to death. The murder of Amanda Plasse remained unsolved for over two years, and the investigation led detectives to suspect a new boyfriend, an angry ex-boyfriend, and a jealous ex-girlfriend. It wasn’t until a hidden clue inside Amanda’s apartment led the police to a killer that no one ever suspected.Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
May 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
Episode 240
A murder mystery unfolds in Independence, Missouri as Randy Stone is found dead in his insurance office. Suspicious characters, secret pistols, and a tangled web of deception and betrayal come to light, leaving listeners on the edge of their seats.
