The Knife: A True Crime Podcast
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The Knife: A True Crime Podcast is a weekly true crime podcast from journalist/producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton.It's a show about people who’ve been dropped into a story they didn't start, but are left to finish. In-depth interviews take the listener behind the punchy headlines to hear what really happened from the people who lived it. The Knife reveals the ripple effect of crime.Through empathetic, solution-oriented journalism, Hannah and Patia find the untold stories of people who’ve been touched by crime. They’re not breaking news or solving cases, they’re cutting to the heart of the experience through gripping, first-person storytelling.Follow The Knife on Instagram @theknifepodcast and on Bluesky @theknifepodcast.bsky.social.The Knife is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including true crime, comedic interviews, news, science, pop culture and more. The network is home to My Favorite Murder hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, This Podcast Will Kill You, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, Buried Bones and more.
Episodes
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Mar 26, 2026 • 44min
Victim Turned Scammer
Patia tells Hannah a story about Christine Echohawk, who ran a sweeping online romance scam that drained more than $1.5 million from women who believed they were in love. But who was Christine working for and was she also a victim? Recommendation: Neighbors (HBO docuseries) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 2min
Service Dog Fraud
In 2018, Rebecca Peluso, a single mother whose daughter Ella has high-support-needs autism, sold off her belongings to afford a service dog she was told would change Ella’s life. Instead, Rebecca uncovered a devastating fraud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 5min
Off Record: Playing God
Hannah tells Patia about the criminal case against the leaders of a religious group known as His Way Spirit Led Assemblies. Its leaders, Shelley Bailey “Kat” Martin and Darryl Muzic Martin, are now facing charges connected to a 2010 death within the group, as well as the case of a current missing person. Former members allege years of religious and physical abuse, claiming that Kat Martin presented herself as a god-like figure with the power to perform miracles, even the ability to raise the dead. Anyone with information about Emilio Salmen Ghanem, his disappearance or his whereabouts is urged to contact the Redlands Police Detective Bureau at 909-551-4424 Anyone with information about Ruben Moreno’s whereabouts or disappearance is asked to call the Claremont Police Department at 909-399-5411. Tips can be submitted anonymously. Recommendation: The Curious Case of…The Doomsday Cat Cult on HBO Max See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 5, 2026 • 1h 7min
The Fugitive Mother (Part 2 of 2)
This is part 2 of a 2-part series. Embroiled in a hellish custody battle over her 9-month-old daughter, Lee Barnett made a surprising and criminal decision, to leave the life she'd known behind and start a new one, as an international fugitive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2026 • 54min
The Fugitive Mother (Part 1 of 2)
This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Embroiled in a hellish custody battle over her 9-month-old daughter, Lee Barnett made a surprising and criminal decision, to leave the life she'd known behind and start a new one, as an international fugitive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 19, 2026 • 49min
Off Record: The Promise of a Cure
A tale of a promised cancer cure that charged thousands and sparked a federal fraud probe. Stories of desperate patients choosing a DIY laser therapy over conventional treatment. Court battles and undercover FDA raids reveal marketing, conspiracies, and heartbreaking outcomes. A broader look at medical mistrust and the risks of guaranteed miracle treatments.
Feb 17, 2026 • 51min
Presenting - The First Degree with Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter
This week, we’d like to introduce you to The First Degree, a true crime podcast from Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter. In episode 361, Jac and Lex unravel one night in 2006 when medical student Brian Shaffer disappeared, the theories that won’t die, and the question that haunts everyone: how does someone vanish into thin air?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 12, 2026 • 50min
One in Infinity
In 2014, new parents, Jessica and Justin had just returned home from the hospital with their first baby, a boy. But after only one night home, Justin was killed. In an instant, Jessica’s world turned upside down as police hunted for the killer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 5, 2026 • 54min
Off Record: Deadly Greed
A married couple chased fame and fortune and spiraled into a deadly crime spree. The story tracks a life-changing crash, prison and parole, then failed businesses and social-media ambition. Tensions around a PPE investment lead to a staged meeting, an ambush, and a frantic escape to Europe on fake passports. The aftermath covers arrests, trials, and life sentences.
Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 7min
A Dangerous Man
Cassandra Rosa had just moved back to her home state when she began receiving vulgar messages from an anonymous number. Cassandra was being stalked. The more Cassandra asked for help, the worse things became. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
