

True Crime Obsessed
True Crime Obsessed
The true crime podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE. We recap your favorite true crime documentaries with humor, sass, and heart. FROM VULTURE: "It’s not wrong to laugh when you’re listening to a true-crime podcast. Or at least I hope it isn’t, because if almost crashing my car while listening to True Crime Obsessed is wrong, I don’t want to be right." Hear our take on "Abducted in Plain Sight," "The Ted Bundy Tapes,"Dirty John: The Dirty Truth" and so many more.
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May 9, 2024 • 50min
363: The World's Most Evil Killers: Todd Christopher Kohlepp
Real estate agent Todd Christopher Kohlepp's horrific crimes are exposed when a missing woman is found chained in a storage container on his property after being held captive for 65 days. Authorities uncover the bodies of four other victims, revealing his involvement in a quadruple homicide from years ago. The podcast delves into Kohlepp's dark past, discussing signs of his dangerous nature from childhood and the challenges of reintegrating dangerous individuals back into society.

May 7, 2024 • 47min
362: Can I Tell You A Secret: Part 2
Now that the stalkers identity has been revealed, a detective sets out to find him and take him down in order to end the terror he has brought to the lives of his victims.FAM! COME TO A TCO MEETUP THIS WEEK:Milwaukee: Thursday, May 9th: 6pm to 8pm at Pilot Project Brewing (1128 N 9th St)Chicago: Friday, May 10th from 6pm to 8pm at Spin Chicago (344 N State St,)LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!

Apr 30, 2024 • 46min
361: Can I Tell You A Secret? Part 1
Three women are stalked by a network after a cryptic message; Patreon offers ad-free episodes; discusses online deception and manipulation; reveals stalker's identity and pursuit of justice.

Apr 25, 2024 • 57min
360: This is Revenge (From "20/20")
A local doctor's murder in Lubbock unravels a tale of stalking and deception. The case involves a brutal crime with shocking confessions and revenge motives. Complicated romantic relationships, tragic events, and intricate dynamics add twists to the narrative. Dark truths, disturbing schemes, and a chilling stalking case create a gripping and intense story.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 10min
359: Girl in the Picture
A mysterious death uncovers a decades-long mystery involving multiple identities, a fugitive, and a kidnapping. Family dynamics, medical interventions, and paternity issues add layers of complexity. Terrifying school kidnapping, FBI involvement, dark secrets, criminal deception, and a chilling stalking incident keep listeners on edge.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 16min
358: Sex, Lies, and the College Cult
A disturbing narrative of a sex cult at Sarah Lawrence College led by Larry Ray, manipulation tactics, survivor stories, connections to influential figures like Bernie Carrick, and the unraveling of a cult leader's control through manipulation and abuse. The podcast explores coercion, false confessions, romantic manipulation, and the harrowing tale of Claudia's descent into sex work under Larry's control, leading to arrests and legal repercussions.

Apr 11, 2024 • 59min
357: Revenge of the PTA Mom (from Sundance TV's True Crime Story)
A wealthy couple in Orange County plots revenge on a PTA mom, escalating from smear campaigns to something insane. Jill's polished facade unravels, leading to legal trouble and false allegations. The twisted web of deceit involves hired actors, a sex club, and shocking twists, culminating in jail sentences, divorce, and surprising legal outcomes.

Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 11min
356: Chowchilla: The Strangest Mass Kidnapping In History
On July 15, 1976 , in Chowchilla, California three armed and masked men hijacked a school bus carrying 26 children (aged 4 - 14) and an adult bus driver. What ensued is one of the most terrifying--and truly awe inspiring--stories we have ever covered. AND WE WILL TELL YOU RIGHT NOW--EVERYONE LIVES AND THE CHILDREN ARE NOT PHYAICALLY HARMED. So go listen and let these bad-ass kids make your day.LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "Love Has Won", "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace," "House of Haammer" "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99," "Bad Vegan" "LuLaRich" "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" "Night Stalker" "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "A Wilderness of Error" "The Vow" "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more!

Apr 2, 2024 • 55min
355: Last Stop Larrimah
In a small Australian Outback town, a mysterious disappearance leads to suspicion and chaos among quirky residents. Drama unfolds with a feud between a pie shop and a bar, escalating to lawsuits and media attention. Paranoia and animosity run high as conflicting stories and unsolved mysteries keep tensions in the town at a peak.

Mar 28, 2024 • 52min
354: The Tree that Helped Solve A Murder (from 48 Hours)
Exploring a murder case solved by tree DNA, the podcast delves into the mysterious disappearance of a young mother, suspicions around her husband, emotional affairs, and disturbing family turmoil. The use of genetic evidence in the murder trial and unraveling the mystery of Munchi's death adds depth to the intriguing storytelling.


