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A true crime podcast out of Idaho falls. Two friends/ cousin's who share the love of true crime & murders, mobsters shit anything that we wanna talk about! Please like And subscribe and you can also follow us on Facebook- at It is what it is or Instagram at- Itiswhatitispod19 or on Twitter at itiswh…

ShaMarie Johnson & Jean Dial


    • Mar 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 170 EPISODES


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    The other side of a killer. My interview with Brian Draper.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 34:42


    Over this past year, I've gotten to know Brian Draper just because someone does one horrible thing does that make them a bad person?? Please enjoy this interview with my friend Brian. If you have any questions for him please leave them in the comments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itiswhatitispod19/support

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    $50,000 Reward for stolen dogs!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 21:37


    Kim's 3 fur babies were stolen from her in Carlsbad New Mexico! They are trained in search and rescue. They were stolen by her ex she is offering a $50,000 reward!! Hopefully we find more answers for her and this trashbag is found! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    The world is scary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 43:52


    ( Host note: This episode is kind of a what's on my mind! I share some shit with ya'll! ) The world is a VERY scary place! Why is it that parents try to hide how scary the world can be??  Why are we not honest with are kids about the REAL world? We are so worried about our kids being hurt by adults we fail to teach them about bullies and what they need to watch for! Also Dillon Hunter Butikofer only got the 3 in jail and ten year probation for KILLING his 3 month old son in October 2021! Here are my thoughts!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Case closed! The heartbreaking end to the Jed Hall case.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 37:50


    I spoke again with the private investigator on the Jedediah Hall case after his car was found in the snake river with his remains inside. It's a heartbreaking end to a 4 year missing person case. You'll find out inside information on where in the car his was found. You'll hear what he thinks happened and you'll also hear the Pi's view on the team that found Jed credit is given where it is do but he also has his on view on things. He also shares how he found runaway teen Valerie Garcia from Elkhart Indiana after she was missing for three days.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Jedediah Hall has been found!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 3:59


    Adventures with purpose found Jedediah Hall and his car in the snake river. Praying for the Hall family on this very hard day! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Could there be a body at Reeds dairy??

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 29:17


    A friend/ fan set me the story of Randall Leach who went missing from Idaho Falls Idaho in 1980 his last known sighting was Reeds Dairy that was 42 years ago and still nothing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Recap on Johnny Depp trial (days 1-8)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 29:03


    I've watched all 8 days of trial so far here are my thoughts on how it's going. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Recap on Johnny Depp trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 31:05


    I've watched all 8 days of trial so far here are my thoughts on how it's going. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Case dismissed what?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 13:33


    A local cop's case was dismissed after he murdered a man in that man's own backyard. What are your thoughts? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Hypothetically

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 42:32


    Hypothetically we're just gonna talk about some things and have a little fun Maybe even learn a little something. Hopefully you enjoy the episode can't wait to see your feedback. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Was it Susan??

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 15:12


    The Diesel guys from Utah try to help find Susan Powell's body. Did they find her??? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Amy's story #44

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 22:02


    This week I talked to domestic violence survivor Amy her story is relatable on more than one way! Please remember if you want your story heard just to reach out to me and will make it happen!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Amanda's story #43

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 21:57


    Surprise!!! After a long battle of quitting the Podcast or not. I decided to reach out for strength and I found it within a bunch of local women and I'm going to share their stories with you over the next month! This is Amanda story she is incredibly amazing, beautiful and her strength from what she overcame just blew me away! Happy new year I hope the story's shared well inspire you like they have me! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Soulmates in Coeur d'Alene?? #42

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 23:02


    Is there really a thing as Soulmates?? That's what everybody thought about this couple too turns out not so much... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Trust no Craigslist ad #41

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 38:09


    This week we talk about crazy craigslist ads that led to a murder and a vicious assault and the death of two babies. Thank you Kenny for your last minute suggestion.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

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    Is a lie worth killing over? #40

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 20:41


    I found a show on the oxygen channel that is just so mind blowing. It's shocking what people will kill for. And the lies people will murder for to keep covered. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Sean Vincent Gillis #39

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 20:36


    I started watching the YOU on Netflix then the same day I watched signs of a psychopath and learned about this nasty guy.. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    The Baytown stalker #38

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 34:27


    A fan pick from Kenny. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Lori, Tylee and Alex and terrogation recap #37

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 24:02


    Arizona released the interrogation Footage for Lori Tylee and Alex! I recap it for you in about 22 minutes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Scott Peterson #36

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 42:15


    I'm back!!!! I've missed you all so much the first episode back was picked by a friend/fan Kim wanted my thoughts on Scott so here ya go girl!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Short story out of Florida #35

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 23:24


    Is a 22 year-old mother of five does the Unforgettable. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    What in the hell #34

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 32:09


    A fan picked the Netflix show Abducted in plain sight. Hahah I believe she is trying to get me canceled. This story is mind blowing and if you have not watched it believe me you need to see this for yourself. Also don't forget to get tickets to afroman October 1st hit up EBS on Facebook. Don't forget to support your local shows!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    A little quickie update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 6:04


    It's a quick little update. Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Chad Daybell for the deaths of all three Tammy Daybell, JJ Vallow, and Tylee Ryanll!! Hurray! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Chris Benoit #33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 42:47


    Professional wrestler Chris Benoit killed a murdered his wife Nacey and son 7 year old Daniel before killing himself in 2007 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Old lady Dorothea Puente #32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 33:51


    Dorothea was a old lady who killed for money in California in the 1980's. This is a fan pick! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Selena #31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 42:06


    I'm back after a week off here is a fan pick!! I learned a lot this week from this pick this week on the amazing singer Selena. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Really another Daybell episode! #30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 18:44


    Lifetime did a movie about Chad and Lori. Don't waste your time I did it for you!! And I tell ya'll how the Blackout went!! (HINT freaking awesome) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    **Show Review** Sugertown #29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 38:55


    I stumbled across an investigation Discovery Channel show called sugar town. It's about the horrible murder of Victor white the 3rd and I truly pray his family gets Justice racism is something that should not exist! also don't forget about the show coming up June 26th in Idaho Falls. #JusticeforVictorWhiteIII --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Greg Kelley #28

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 42:54


    Greg Kelley The man behind the documentary Outcry on showtime he was wrongfully convicted of a horrible crime thankfully set free after 3 long years. I hope he has the greatest football season ever with the Texan longhorns And I cannot wait to watch him play!! Don't forget the Bkackout in Idaho Falls on the 26th! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Timothy McVeigh #27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 36:59


    A Friend from work pick this episode.. Tim Is an American terrorist who committed acts of terrorism on American soil he is responsible for the 1995 bombing in Oklahoma City! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    That bit*h Lori Vallow Daybell #26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 20:16


    Shockingly she is to crazy to stand trial!! And what it means to dig a hole!! I'm doing my first ever giveaway!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    The other side. #25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 111:36


    Okay so I did a podcast with this girl from Montana that was escaping domestic abuse. She got away and is safe. Well he heard it and he wants to be on podcast to talk about what he did to her, his time in prison and about how he is suffering from being a Alcoholic. This was a different kind of interview that's for sure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Daddy's girl the tragic story of Riley Fox #24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 51:11


    A fan picked the story of sweet little 3 year old Riley she was taken by a monster on June 6th 2004 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

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    Spreading awareness *Domestic violence* #23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 56:20


    A bad ass lady going through a domestic violence situation reached out to me To tell her story to spread awareness while she can! She brings in her friend to fill in her side of What it's like to live through seeing domestic violence first hand! Ladys again thank you so much it was a blast!!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Darrick Todd Lee #22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 53:32


    American Serial killer Between 1992 and 2003, Lee murdered seven women in the Baton Rouge area. Taking the lives for beautiful woman. Gina Wilson Green. ... Randi Merrier. ... Geralyn DeSoto. ... Charlotte Murray Pace. ... Diane Alexander. ... Pamela Kinamore. ... Trineisha Dene Colomb. ... Carrie Lynn Yoder... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Sasquatch weed and murder?? #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 43:34


    Show Review Hands down one of the best Documentary shows on Hulu in a min the Hulu Original sasquatch it's a 3 episode show a must see!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    The review of mommy doomsday. #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 39:12


    Dateline did yet another episode on the Daybells but this time you get to hear the other side. I pray for justice for all the lives taken by them may they rot in hell! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    #19 Daybell Court Update & A Netflix show review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 33:02


    A court Update and show review Murder amongst Mormons --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    A local murder I didn't know about! #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 28:24


    Shockingly there was a murder in Rigby Idaho in 1995 that I hadn't known about. And bunch of other sh*t. Oh And the local podcast is Jeff and Greg ✔them out. Please remember to share my bothers missing person post thank ya'll so much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    The tragic murder of 8 year old Cherish perrywinkle #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 61:18


    Sweet little Cherish was murdered in June 2013. By human trash bag Donald Smith. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

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    A shocking "Framed by the killer" recap #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 38:36


    First part I go over some local crime stuff that I don't understand what is happing to my hometown!?! The Innocent man that was killed by the Idaho falls officer his name was released Joseph "joe" Johnson. Here is the link to his gofund me  https://gofund.me/5129a0bc the second part 'The Oxygen channel has a show called "Framed by the killer" it's so good the second episode blew my mind

    Aaron Hernandez #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 71:23


    An innocent man was shot and killed by IFPD! Still waiting for his name to be released. Also my take on Aaron Hernandez and the murder of Odin Lloyd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Lori Daybell wants what!!! #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 8:54


    An update on Lori and what she is wanting now.. also a update on Nikos Tessmen here is the new Missing post! This week Custer County took a report of a missing man who hasn't been seen or heard from since February 2020.  Since he used to live in Idaho Falls, I want to get his information up and network down into the Oakland/Alameda California area. Name: Nikos Jay Tessman Age now: 29 Missing: February 2020, Oakland Family in Clayton, ID -Last in Idaho Falls: 2013-2016 -Worked odd jobs, also at the potato place behind Jaker's per his mom -Lived in a 4-plex near Ammon Rd and Sunnyside -attended IFHS 2007-2008 timeframe, didn't graduate, had dreadlocks then Eyes: Green Hair: Brown/dirty blonde Height: 5'11" Tattoo on back says "GHOST" February of 2020 was staying at the East Oakland Community Project at 7515 International Blvd, Oakland, CA.  It was here he was last seen, talked to family and friends, and photographed. Uses public transportation and a skateboard to get around. Was reported missing to Oakland PD in 2020. Not much action there. No known mental health issues. Liked to go to Washington Park in Alameda, CA. Always reached out to his mom for holidays, her birthday, etc. No calls to anyone since Feb. 2020. Added to NamUs yesterday with  DNA in process. Please contact Custer County Sheriff if you can help. on Facebook. Tips also welcome to this page via private message.(208) 879-2232 or message Sheriff Lumpkin Idaho Missing Alert https://www.facebook.com/Missing-Juveniles-Adults-In-Idaho-2007639939483957/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    **Missing Brother** #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 11:47


    My brother Nikso Tessman Is missing from around the Oakland California area if you follow me on any social media platform please share his missing post Please help me find my brother --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Not trying to be a dick...But #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 17:50


    After getting Cyber attacked for asking a question starting with "Don't mean to be a Dick but" here is what we have learned. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    First federal Execution in 67 years! #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 25:46


    The killer of Bobbie Jo Stinnett who was Brutally murdered in 2004 was executed on January 13th 2021. What are your thoughts?? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Fan pick & some updates for ya'll #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 20:58


    Kit Darrant pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for the 2012 killing of Renette Emile his mother

    Trying to remove Mr. Wood?!? #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 35:59


    I break down what happened January 6th 2021. When the judge listened to arguments all day long from the attorneys of Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell as they request that special prosecutor Rob Wood be dismissed from the cases! To be Continued Friday afternoon. #chaddaybell #LoriVallowdaybell #cultmom #LoriDaybell #fucthem #tobecontinued --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    *Show Review * The case that died with her. #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 41:48


    The Oxygen channel did a special "The case that died with her" about Emilie Morris and what her track coach did back when she was in school. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    Doomsday review #7 S:2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 24:56


    The ID channel did a 3 part on Tylee and Jj from the grandparents side. Its very eye opening on some parts here is my thoughts on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

    *Show Review* (The Real Murders of Orange County A tale of two brothers) #6 S:2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 26:36


    Edward Charles the 3rd was a rich boy who wanted it all and would do anything to get it. Happy birthday to Kenny my top fan who picked this show! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itiswhatitispod19/support

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