True Crimes with John & Deanna

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In 2019, Netflix’s true crime docuseries Don’t F*** With Cats became a sensation. With millions of views, feline and crime fans alike propelled the series to become one of the year’s most streamed true crime documentaries. Now, the amateur investigators who cracked the case, Deanna Thompson and John Green are teaming back up to tackle new unsolved crimes. Over the course of each season, the duo uses their investigative prowess to bring justice to cases across the country. Working with victims’ loved ones, law enforcement, forensic specialists, and other experts, Deanna and John prove that while you don’t want to F with cats, you don’t want to F with them either.

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    Introducing: Murder on Songbird Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 3:03 Transcription Available


    Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions—was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: The Idaho Massacre Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 1:19 Transcription Available


    Hi, Crazy in Love listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new season of The Idaho Massacre hosted by Courtney Armstrong, Stephanie Lydecker, and Jeff Shane! On November 13, 2022, four students from the University of Idaho were brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus house. After a lengthy investigation and cross-country manhunt, a Ph.D. student from a neighboring university is charged with the crimes. As it turns out, the 28-year-old was majoring in criminology, studying the behavior of killers like the ones he would later be accused of becoming. Did he use his skills to become a real-life Dexter? Tune in to this top-tier true crime story, but don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!   Show Description: On November 13, 2022, four students from the University of Idaho are brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus house. After a lengthy investigation and cross-country manhunt, a Ph.D. student from a neighboring university is charged with the crimes. As it turns out, the 28-year-old was majoring in criminology, studying the behavior of killers like the ones he would later be accused of becoming. Did he use his skills to become a real-life Dexter? Were the Idaho victims his first, or was a serial killer hiding in the midst? The producers of The Piketon Massacre explore all sides of the shocking crime in pursuit of the truth.       Listen to The Idaho Massacre on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Family of Secrets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 27:35 Transcription Available


    John and Deanna talk with Kirsten on the most recent arrest in Jared's murder and how the Bridegan family is doing, after the three arrests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 52:54 Transcription Available


    John and Deanna approach Tamara with all the updated information on Shacaiah and all the progress that's been made. Another major break in Jareds case is announced. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Unveiling Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 56:05 Transcription Available


    John and Deanna reach out to Michael Streed, CEO of SketchCop Solutions to create an age progression photo of Shacaiah. A shocking arrest is made in Jareds case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Chasing Clues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 54:44 Transcription Available


    A strange list, solid new leads, and a conversation with one of the only law enforcement officers willing to speak help John and Deanna narrow things down in the search for Shacaiah. Kirsten shares background information on her family and new upbringings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Parallel Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 31:21 Transcription Available


    The final thoughts on Jared's case are pieced together as John and Deanna find out about another case parallel to Jared's murder and compare their investigation to those results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Amateur vs Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 45:59 Transcription Available


    Conclusions begin to be drawn as John & Deanna understand the why's and why not's of Jared's murder through the help of forensic death investigator, Joseph Scott Morgan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Vocal Trail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 41:31 Transcription Available


    John and Deanna reach out to new voices that can give out more information on the disappearance of Shacaiah, including the executive director at Tumbleweed, the last location where Shacaiah was seen. They also continue to look into Jared's case and how the range of fire might have happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hidden Motives

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 40:52 Transcription Available


    John and Deanna continue connecting the dots in Jared's murder. Consulting experts to uncover crucial details that may have been overlooked to determine if there was a potential vendetta brewing behind closed doors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    One in Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 25:31 Transcription Available


    New details arise about Shacaiahs disappearance. John and Deanna reach out to an indigenous activist lawyer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Unusual Suspects

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 40:40 Transcription Available


    The search for Shacaiah continues as John and Deanna begin looking into potential suspects. Theories arise from Jared's murder as they begin looking at every way possible the murder might have happened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Missing Shacaiah

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 33:58 Transcription Available


    John and Deanna look into the investigation of the mysterious disappearance of  Shacaiah Blue Harding. Uncovering the initial stages of the investigation and the potential involvement of local criminal organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jared's Hands

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 29:00 Transcription Available


    John and Deanna unveil the first of two cases this season: the murder of Jared Bridegan. A dedicated family man who was gunned down in front of his young daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: True Crimes with John & Deanna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 1:04 Transcription Available


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