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Back in 2019, sisters Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile revealed the true story of their dark family history in the hit podcast Root of Evil.  Now, Pecoraro and Gentile are back with Facing Evil, a new weekly true crime show which focuses on different but equally resonant stories. 

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    A Deadly Confrontation: Introducing We Came to the Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 6:18 Transcription Available


    In the depths of an Atlanta forest, a clash between activists and authorities ended in tragedy. But the official narrative doesn't add up. We Came to the Forest, a new investigative podcast from Wondery, Campsite Media, and TenderfootTV, peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding a deadly confrontation that shook a community to its core. Through exclusive recordings and never-before-released eyewitness accounts, host Matthew Schaer exposes the hidden truths behind a nighttime shootout that left one activist dead and countless lives forever changed. As we dig deeper, we uncover a web of conflicting testimonies, missing evidence, and allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of law enforcement. From the idealistic dreams of young environmentalists to the complex motivations of local officials, this story challenges our understanding of justice, activism, and the lengths people will go to protect what they believe in. What actually happened in the forest? “We Came to the Forest” is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Truer Crime: Iconic Cases with Untold Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 3:24 Transcription Available


    Truer Crime Season 2 drops today! From the Manson Murders to untold stories of injustice, these 10 new episodes will change the way you see true crime. New episodes every Monday here—don’t miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing Ice Cold Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 1:54 Transcription Available


    In 2002, Madison McGhee's dad was murdered in the doorway of his home. Now, she is searching for answers to the coldest case in Belmont County, Ohio. This is the story of a daughter desperate for justice, for closure, for someone to care. It doesn't get more personal than this.   Search for Ice Cold Case to listen to more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    MISSING: Survivalist & World Traveler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 3:10 Transcription Available


    Up and Vanished presents... Status: Untraced. In 2016, survivalist and world traveler Justin Alexander goes missing in the Parvati Valley while on a spiritual trek into the Himalayan Mountains. While the circumstances of his disappearance point to murder, a chilling message he left behind throws everything into question: “I should return mid-September or so. If I'm not back by then, don't look for me.” Four years later, host and true crime newcomer Liam Luxon is introduced to Justin's story and embarks on an investigation into the case. "Status-Untraced" is a 10-episode journey that explores the secrets the Valley holds, the stones left unturned, and what really happened to Justin Alexander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Presenting Radical: Episode 1, Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 46:50 Transcription Available


    Hi, Facing Evil fans! Tenderfoot TV, iHeartPodcasts, and Campside Media bring you a new true crime series called Radical. Hosted by journalist Mosi Secret, Radical tells the story of Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin and asks the question, was Al-Amin truly guilty? Check out the first episode.   Episode Description: Two sheriff's deputies are hit during a shootout near a mosque, and the lead suspect is Imam Jamil Al-Amin. Journalist Mosi Secret begins investigating the shooting, and he encounters a vexing question.   Listen to Radical on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts! And follow on social media @RadicalPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: Talking to Death with Payne Lindsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 0:55 Transcription Available


    Hi, Facing Evil fans! Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts have teamed up for another exciting podcast called Talking to Death, hosted by Up and Vanished creator Payne Lindsey. Since you love our previous podcast collaborations, we think you'll like this one too. Don't just take our word for it, though. Check out this trailer and start listening today! Show Description: Up and Vanished host and creator Payne Lindsey wants to talk you to death in his first “true crime” talk show (that may or may not actually be about true crime). Pull up a chair as Payne and guests talk about all things crime, life, mystery, and fun. From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartRadio comes a new weekly series, Talking to Death. Take a listen… odds are, you won't die. Listen to Talking to Death on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing 'Dear Alana,'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 33:48 Transcription Available


    Belief, belonging, betrayal. In "Dear Alana," Tenderfoot TV explores the life of 24-year-old Alana Chen who disappeared from Boulder, Colorado in 2019, leaving behind dozens of journals chronicling a deep faith, love of fashion, and dream of becoming a nun. But she harbored a secret about her faith and sexuality, one that stood in the way of her dream. Check out this sneak peak. Episodes 1 and 2 are available now on all podcast platforms.   --- More info at www.dearalana.com To binge the entire series ad-free, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at tenderfootplus.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Root of Evil' Update with Zak Levitt: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 38:40


    We continue our conversation with Root of Evil Producer and Creator Zak Levitt. On this episode, we learn the true identity of Fauna Hodel's father. And whether it truly was George Hodel.Plus, listen to Zak Levitt's new show The Set. The Set tells the inside story of policing in Harlem's 30th precinct, during its most vulnerable time. 33 of its officers were arrested and convicted of corruption, and the precinct came to be known as "The Dirty 30." The Set is a cautionary tale of what can happen when the world's largest police department fails to police itself, and how easy it can become for good cops to turn bad - all told by the people who lived it. The first three episodes are available starting June 14th, with new episodes every week. Or you can binge all 10 episodes exclusively on the Audacy app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Root of Evil' Update with Zak Levitt: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 46:38


    Root of Evil Producer and Creator Zak Levitt joins us to discuss what was left on the cutting room floor of the hit 2019 podcast. And we reveal new information about the relationship between George Hodel and Fauna Hodel. Plus, listen to Zak Levitt's new show The Set. The Set tells the inside story of policing in Harlem's 30th precinct, during its most vulnerable time. 33 of its officers were arrested and convicted of corruption, and the precinct came to be known as "The Dirty 30." The Set is a cautionary tale of what can happen when the world's largest police department fails to police itself, and how easy it can become for good cops to turn bad - all told by the people who lived it. The first three episodes are available starting June 14th, with new episodes every week. Or you can binge all 10 episodes exclusively on the Audacy app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Misty Upham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 41:02


    In October of 2014, 32-year-old Native American actress Misty Upham went missing. Local police refused to investigate her disappearance. So community members formed a search party, and found her body in a ravine 11 days later. What happened to Misty Upham? And why didn't authorities act? We talk with Jim Trainum, retired MPD homicide detective and investigative consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: Betrayal Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 2:05


    Ashley Lytton was a typical mom and wife in suburban Utah with three children until she discovered her husband's horrifying secret. It was a shocking crime that would alter Ashley's life and jeopardize the safety of her children. This season Betrayal will focus on one mother's fight to find justice for her daughter and protection from a predator too close to home. Listen to Betrayal Season 2 on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-betrayal-95632727/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Skylar Neese

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 38:09


    16-year-old Skylar Neese was murdered by her two best friends in 2012, supposedly because of an argument over social media. What actually led these high school girls to commit such a violent act on a friend? We talk with podcaster and true crime writer M. William Phelps, host of 'Paper Ghosts' and author of books including ‘We Thought We Knew You' and ‘Don't Tell A Soul.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Irma Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 40:51


    When a wealthy Wisconsin family asked a 19-year-old Filipino woman named Irma Martinez to be their live-in maid, she had no idea she'd be trapped for almost two decades. Her case was one of the many shocking examples of modern day human trafficking. We discuss this issue broadly with Remi Adeleke, author and director of the short film "The Unexpected."  Pre-Order the book:  https://www.amazon.com/Chameleon-Black-Thriller-Remi-Adeleke/dp/0063238837 Watch "The Unexpected": https://youtu.be/6xUwS39mFs0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 37:23


    Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind was 8 months pregnant when she went missing in 2017. Her body was discovered days later in the Red River, but her baby had been stolen by the killers. The case was another reminder of the vulnerability of indigenous women and girls in the United States and Canada. We discuss this issue with Candi Brings Plenty, an indigenous activist and spiritual practitioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sandra Galas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 39:35


    Sandra Galas was found dead in her Hawaii home in 2006. Many believed her estranged husband, Darren Galas, was responsible. But it took years for justice, and the family never gave up. We talk with Sandra's father, Larry Mendonca Sr., and her brother, Lawrence Mendonca Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dr. Jenn Carson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 39:05


    Michael Bear Carson and Suzan Carson are often known as the San Francisco Witch Killers. They are responsible for at least three murders in the 1980s, and likely more across North America and Europe. Dr. Jenn Carson, Michael's daughter, has devoted her life to overcoming the trauma of her family history. We sit down with Dr. Carson to discuss her life experience and advocacy work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rodricus Crawford & Roderius Lott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 40:19


    On the morning of February 16th, 2012, Rodricus Crawford awoke to find his one-year-old son Roderius Lott unresponsive. After the infant died, investigators believed Crawford was responsible, and he was convicted of homicide. Crawford wrongfully spent years on death row, before new revelations led to his eventual release. We talk about the issue of death penalty convictions with Maurice Chammah, Staff Writer for The Marshall Project and author of "Let the Lord Sort Them: The Rise and Fall of the Death Penalty.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Trisha Meili

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 37:01


    The case of the Central Park Five is one of the most notorious crime cases in history. In 1989, a young woman named Trisha Meili was jogging in the park when she was attacked, raped, and beaten. But during the investigation, police wrongly accused and convicted five young men of color. They were later exonerated, but only years after already serving a prison sentence. We discuss the issue of wrongful conviction with Jason Flom, Board Member with the Innocence Project and host of the podcast “Wrongful Conviction."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cara Knott

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 46:05


    One night in December of 1986, Cara Knott disappeared while driving home. She and her car were found the next day off the side of a highway. That same day, a local police officer known for pulling over women late at night was seen with scratches on his face. But did he actually kill Cara Knott? We talk with Jim Trainum, retired MPD homicide detective and investigative consultant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Anneliese Michel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 40:11


    The attempted exorcism and eventual death of Anneliese Michel inspired films like 'The Exorcism of Emily Rose' and 'Requiem.' But what actually happened to Michel in 1976? Was she actually posessed by some supernatural force? Or was her hysteria the result of mental illness? We talk about the practice of exorcisms with Father Carlos Martins, Director of the ‘Treasures of the Church' Ministry and an official exorcist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Larry King

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 46:44


    In one of the most shocking stories of 2008, 15-year-old Larry King was killed in a middle school classroom by a fellow student in Oxnard, CA. Larry was openly gay, and was constantly bullied for his sexual orientation. So how did bullying lead to murder? We talk about Larry's life with one of his best friends from school named Tiger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS: Meet the Directors of 'Missing'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 33:47


    'Missing' is an exciting new crime-thriller movie produced by Sony Pictures. Rasha and Yvette sit down with Directors Will Merrick and Nick Johnson to talk about the film's unique creative direction. 'Missing' is out on Blu-Ray today (March 28), and is also available digitally on Amazon Prime Video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Charles Scudder & Joseph Odom

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 31:54


    In 1977, Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom left Chicago to build a dream home in rural North Georgia. Five years later, the gay couple were robbed and murdered in their home. The story sparked a media frenzy, revealing widespread paranoia about the Satanic Church and homosexuality. We dig into the case with B.T. Harman, writer and host of the historical crime podcast "Catlick."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shanda Sharer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 38:51


    The 1992 murder of 12-year old Shanda Sharer is considered one of the most disturbing cases in recent history. In January of that year, four teenage girls abducted, tortured, and burned Shanda alive in a jealous rage. We discuss this gruesome case with writer Aphrodite Jones, who wrote a book about the murder and its aftermath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Michele MacNeill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 34:38


    In 2007, 50-year-old Michele MacNeill died under mysterious circumstances in Pleasant Grove, Utah. At the request for her husband Martin, she had recently undergone facial surgery. Then, also at her husband's request, she was given a dangerous cocktail of medications following the surgery. And so, was Martin MacNeill responsible for his wife's death? We talk with podcaster and true crime writer M. William Phelps, host of 'Paper Ghosts' and author of books including ‘We Thought We Knew You' and ‘Don't Tell A Soul.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dorothy Stratten

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 34:32


    20-year-old Dorothy Stratten was a model and actress who was killed by her estranged husband in 1980. The case revealed a relationship rife with power imbalance, manipulation, and domestic abuse. We sit down to discuss the issue of intimate partner violence with Dr. Joe Hyunkag Cho, an Associate Professor at Michigan State University's College of Social Science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Brandon Teena

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 35:54


    On New Years Eve of 1993, a 21-year-old transgender man named Brandon Teena was murdered in Humboldt, Nebraska. Brandon's life and subsequent murder were later depcited in the 1999 film "Boys Don't Cry." We speak with writer Donna Minkowitz, who covered the case back in the '90s, and has since written about the case in length. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Vincent Chin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 32:10


    In 1982, Vincent Chin was brutally killed in a racially motivated attack in Detroit, Michigan. The murder led to a new human rights movement, highlighting the dangers of anti-Asian sentiment in America. We talk about this issue with Dr. Lok Siu, Cultural Anthropologist and Professor of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Harry & Harriette Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 30:44


    Harry & Harriette Moore were crucial figures in the early days of the Civil Rights Movement. In 1951, they were killed after a bomb exploded in their home. Their murderer was never brought to justice. We talk with Sonya Mallard and Carshonda Wright from the Harry T. & Harriette V. Moore Cultural Center, a space dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Moore's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Tiffany Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 30:38


    Facing Evil is back. This week, we focus on the case of Tiffany Hill, who was killed by her estranged husband in 2019. Featuring a conversation with Rene Sundby, a friend of Hill who helped pass landmark legislation in the wake of her murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Facing Evil Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 1:33


    Facing Evil is back. Hear new conversations that matter. New Episodes starting on February 2nd. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Update on Facing Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 2:12


    A brief message to listeners from Facing Evil hosts Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile. After a short hiatus, Facing Evil returns with an updated format on January 5th, 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BONUS: Interview with Tenderfoot TV Producer Jaime Albright

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 32:33


    This week, Rasha and Yvette sit down with Tenderfoot TV producer Jaime Albright. On top of being a key creator for numerous shows, Jaime also works professionally as a forensic interviewer. We catch up with Jaime about her life, work, and a few upcoming Tenderfoot projects to look forward to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Mystery Turned Scandal | Chandra Levy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 40:56


    In May of 2001, 24 year-old Chandra Levy dissapeared while working an internship in Washington D.C. Her apparent affair with an older Congressman made the case a media sensation. But when her remains were found a year later, another suspect was arrested. So what happened to Chandra? Rasha and Yvette discuss the twists and turns of this very peculiar investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Too Little Too Late | Kitty Genovese

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 39:19


    Kitty Genovese was killed in 1964 outside her apartment building. According to the headlines of the time, dozens of people heard her screams but did nothing. This week, Rasha And Yvette talk about Kitty's case and the validity of the so-called "bystander effect."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Corruption in the Catholic Church | Cathy Cesnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 32:45


    The 1969 murder of Cathy Cesnik involves conspiracy, cover-up, and corruption in the Catholic Church and in law enforcement in Baltimore, Maryland. Rasha and Yvette look at this troubling case, and discuss the issue of abuse in the Catholic Church as a whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Dangers of Stalking | Rebecca Schaeffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 36:35


    This week, Rasha and Yvette look at the tragic case of Rebecca Schaeffer. Rebecca was a young actress who was killed by her stalker in 1989. We also discuss the threat of stalking, and how pervasive that issue is in the age of social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sensationalized After Death | Roseann Quinn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 39:35


    In 1973, Roseann Quinn was murdered in her own apartment by a man she met at a bar. The story sparked a media frenzy, and was eventually adapted into a book and movie. Rasha & Yvette discuss Roseann's case and the issues in how her story was represented.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Pageantry Tragedy: Part Two | JonBenet Ramsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 37:19


    We finish our deep dive into the case of Jon Benét Ramsey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Pageantry Tragedy | JonBenét Ramsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 36:38


    Rasha and Yvette dig into one of the most famous true crime cases of all time: the murder of JonBenét Ramsey. But this week, we take a new spin, looking into the dangers of child beauty pageants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Modern Lynching | James Byrd Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 38:44


    In 1998, James Byrd Jr. was murdered by a group of white supremacists in Jasper County, Texas. This week, Rasha and Yvette explain how this case was a wake up call to many, exposing the the stark reality of racism in modern America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Girl Who Never Returned | Alexis Murphy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 33:59


    17-year old Alexis Murphy stopped at a gas station on her way home one day in 2013. But she never made it home. So what happened to Alexis? Rasha and Yvette discuss her disappearance, and look how the media covers cases of missing black girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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