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Timothy Busfield was charged following his grand jury testimony, and the audio from that hearing has now been released.He denies it all. But when you listen closely to exactly what he says, and just as importantly what he avoids saying, a different picture starts to form of Busfield. You'll hear him shift between certainty and vagueness in the same breath, lean on his own personal definitions of what counts as inappropriate, and describe things as "unprecedented" rather than impossible. This video walks you through it line by line so you can decide for yourself what his words are really telling you.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Scott Peterson New Evidence, a new documentary claims it proves he's innocent. So you're going to hear the evidence that never made it into that story, the interview police did with Scott the day Laci went missing.You'll hear him agree to a polygraph in the same breath he can't explain the towels in the washing machine. You'll hear him push the idea Laci was a neat freak, and you'll hear why Scott saying Laci will be found is a real problem for him. Watch it back with this analysis and decide for yourself whether you're hearing desperate concern or something else entirely.This documentary has reopened the case in the public's mind. This breakdown puts the original words back on the table.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Brooke Hanlon. On June 6th her life was taken inside her own home in Chester Township, New Jersey. Minutes later, her husband Conor made the 911 call.You'll hear that call in full. Jack Fox listens to every word, and shows you what to listen for in a 911 call, the small things that CAN show whether someone is genuinely desperate to help, or hiding something. No verdicts, no accusations, just the words.Press play and listen for yourself.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Mitch McConnell has released a health update, but does his statement actually tell you what happened? You'll get every word of it broken down here, from the list of things he says he doesn't have, to the moment Mitch calls himself "a good patient," to the vague plans for his future. If you want to know what he's really saying underneath the reassurance, this is the one to watch.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Trezell and Jacqueline West spoke to the cameras about the night their sons Orrin and Orson vanished in California City. When a child goes missing, all eyes turn to the parents, and you're often left wondering whether that suspicion is fair or way off the mark. In this episode Jack shows you exactly how to listen to an interview like this one, so you can start spotting the signals for yourself, whatever the case.You'll learn what to listen for in word choice, in what gets said and what gets left out, and in how a story is told when a child is missing. This is the same approach Jack uses across the channel, and once you've seen it in action here you'll never watch an interview the same way again.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeCredible, Jack's weekly newsletter: https://jack-fox.kit.com/dfc55f19a6NEW! Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeverATruerWord/Newsletter: https://posts.neveratruerword.comSocials: https://connect.neveratruerword.comBooks: https://books.neveratruerword.comTraining: https://statementfox.com/training/Free download: https://statementfox.com/introduction-to-caps-framework/This feature is opinion provided for commentary, education and entertainment only.#TrezellWest #JacquelineWest #OrrinAndOrson #CaliforniaCity #ForensicScience #investigation #justice #truecrime #statementanalysis #liedetection #deceptiondetection #WordsMatter #howtoreadpeople #statementinvestigation #psychology #deception #behavioralpsychology #behavioranalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #behaviouralarts #LinguisticAnalysis #UnsolvedMysteries #InterrogationAnalysis #CriminalPsychology

Tyler Robinson Hearing: you're about to hear Lance Twiggs speak for the very first time. His interview was played in court, and in it he opens up about his relationship with Tyler, the morning of September 10th, and a request to engrave bullets weeks before the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Jack Fox breaks his words down line by line to show you what's really there.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Laura Owens Ted Talk napkin note is the moment everyone remembers from her talk, a stranger's warning handed to her mid flight. In this episode you get every word on that napkin pulled apart, the crossed out corrections, the choice of "Lord" and "praying," the certainty in how she's told to run and get help. By the end you'll have a full profile of the person who actually wrote it, and the answer to the question everyone asks: was this really a stranger, or someone who knew exactly who she was?This story caught the public imagination all over again through the Love Trapped Podcast, which tells the story of Laura's relationship with Clayton Echard of The Bachelor and everything that came after. That renewed interest is exactly why the napkin note deserves a second look, this time word by word.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

The search for Barbara Mackle was becoming a race against time.After 20-year-old Barbara was buried alive inside a custom-built underground capsule, her family and the FBI faced an impossible challenge: pay a $500,000 ransom before her air supply ran out. But when the first ransom exchange went disastrously wrong, investigators feared they had lost their only chance to save her.In Part 2 of Barbara Mackle's incredible story, I'll tell you all about  the failed ransom drop, the intense FBI investigation, the successful payoff that finally put agents on the trail, and the desperate search that led to Barbara's rescue after 83 terrifying hours underground.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.com14 News WFIE Evansville. (2003, April 21). Past haunts Chrisney doctor.ABC News. (2006, January 7). Man who buried girl alive becomes doctor.Associated Press. (2019, March 11). Kidnaper who used “Grave” accepted at medical school - Los Angeles Times.Buried alive. (n.d.). https://nmfh.org/buried-alive-boetticher/Buried Alive - The Kidnapping of Barbara Jane Mackle - 1968 Crime Magazine. (n.d.).Craig Woodward Cwoodward@wpl-legal.com. (2020, January 30). Who dunnit: Anatomy of an egomaniacal con artist – Part 3 of 3 Coastal Breeze NewsGary Steven Krist. (n.d.). FBI.gov.Gary Steven Krist. (2026a, January 17). Grokipedia.Lallanilla, M. (2026, April 2). The heiress who was buried alive—and survived | A&E. AETV.Neumann, S. (2024, November 2). How a 20-Year-Old heiress survived her kidnapping and being buried alive for 3 days: “I screamed and screamed.” People.Notorious Georgia kidnapper out of prison again. (2011, March 7). Corrections1.Special To The New York Times. (1968, December 21). Escaped Prison on Coast. The New York TimesThe Mackle Company LLC.Time. (1968, December 27). The Girl in the Box.U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. (1970). Krist V. Smith. In Justia U.S. Law (309 F. Supp. 497).Winerip, M. (1978, December 21). For Barbara Mackle, '68 kidnapping is a closed subject. The Bradenton Herald, B2.Woodward, C. (2010, January 13). The Daring Kidnapping of Barbara Mackle – Part 1 of 3. Coastal Breeze News.Beane, W. F. (2005, January 24). FBI Oral History Project (Oral history interview addendum material). Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

The R Kelly Gayle King interview analysed word by word. Jack Fox breaks down the exact moments where R Kelly's own language told a completely different story to the one he was trying to sell. The embedded confession, the victim reversals, the controlling language and the total absence of a single convincing denial. You will not look at this interview the same way again.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Pack your bags and leave your worries behind—or better yet, leave them for the local authorities to find. This week, the ladies are trading paradise for peril. From "lost in the woods" to "never seen again," join us as we explore the darker side of wanderlust and the vacation getaways that turned into permanent departures. Don't forget your sunscreen, because these stories are about to get uncomfortably hot.Research links below!All That's Interesting - "What Happened To Lars Mittank, The German Tourist Who Vanished Near A Bulgarian Airport?"People - "Lars Mittank Was Last Seen Sprinting Toward a Forest 11 Years Ago. Revisit the 'Most Famous Missing Person on YouTube' Case"Mirror - "Chilling mystery of the 'most famous missing person on YouTube' who vanished into forest never to be seen again"BKA - "Search for missing MITTANK, Lars Joachim"Mel Magazine - "The Mystery of the Most Famous Missing Person on YouTube"new.com.au - "People who mysteriously vanished from airports"Spiegel Panorama - "Looking for Lars Mittank"Al Jazeera - "Timeline: Case of Charles Sobhraj - 'Bikini Killer', 'Serpent'"Britannica - "Charles Sobhraj"CNN - "From diplomat to detective, this man helped bring Asia's notorious 'Serpent' killer to justice"Oxygen - "Why Was Serial Killer Charles Sobhraj Nicknamed the Bikini Killer and The Serpent?"

Maternal Instinct Netflix subject Taylor Parker walked into that hospital with a newborn and a story. This episode includes bodycam footage of Taylor Parker that does not appear in the Netflix documentary, giving fans of Maternal Instinct something they have not seen before. Jack Fox breaks down the police interrogation word by word, and what you are about to hear will stop you cold. Every deflection, every pause, every answer that avoids the question tells you exactly what Taylor Parker knew and when she knew it. You do not need a confession to see the truth. The words do it for you.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach killer, stood before a judge at his sentencing for the murders of at least eight women and had one moment to say something, anything, that acknowledged what he had done. He chose words that were designed to sound meaningful while meaning absolutely nothing. Jack Fox analyses exactly what Heuermann said, what he avoided saying, and what his language tells you about the only person he was thinking about in that courtroom.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

The Brendan Banfield trial was captivating. The he stood up at his sentencing and talked for a long time. He covered forensics, timelines, digital accounts, DNA, detectives and a second man with a knife. But when you look at the words he chose, and the signals buried inside them, the picture that forms is extraordinary. Jack decodes the Brendan Banfield sentencing statement word by word so you can hear exactly what was in that courtroom and what it really means.If you've been following the Brendan Banfield testimony or came here from the Reddit threads, this one is for you. What Brendan says reveals a lot about who he is.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Bricks and Minifigs vs Reckless Ben. The Lego scandal that took over the internet has a new chapter. Reckless Ben Lego videos blew the story wide open and now Bricks and Minifigs CEO Ammon McNeff has gone on camera to read a prepared statement in response. What he said, how he said it, and what he chose not to say tells you everything you need to know. Jack Fox breaks down every word so you can decide for yourself what is really going on.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

On August 12, 1984, 13-year-old Eugene Wade Martin vanished while delivering newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa. Just two years earlier, another paperboy, Johnny Gosch, disappeared under eerily similar circumstances only miles away. Despite extensive investigations, countless theories, and decades of speculation, neither boy has ever been found. In Part One of The Paper Boy Abductions, I walk you through the mysterious disappearance of Eugene Martin, the haunting parallels to Johnny Gosch's case, and the questions that continue to surround two of Iowa's most infamous unsolved child disappearances.Anyone with information about Eugene Martin is asked to call Det. Jeff Shannon at the Des Moines Police Department at (515) 283-4864. You may also call Det. Larry Penland at (515) 237-1550.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comAlex, T. (1984, August 16). Branstad gives moral support to Martin family. The Des Moines Register, 15A.Alex, T. (2001, September 3). Officer who investigated missing carrier retires. The Des Moines Register, 2B.Beedle, D. (2020, September 15). Eugene Wade Martin. Find a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215645180/martinCOLD CASE SPOTLIGHT: Johnny Gosch. (2015, June 11). NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/cold-case-spotlight-johnny-gosch-n234291D.M. police don't know where to search. (1984, August 19). The Des Moines Register, 1B-3B.EUGENE WADE MARTIN | Missing Person Information Clearinghouse. (n.d.). https://missingpersons.iowa.gov/divisions/criminal-investigation/missing-persons/eugene-wade-martinGene didn't run away. . .his birthday was coming. (1984, September 2). The Des Moines Register, 1A-7A.Iowa Cold Cases, Inc. (2026, March 28). Eugene Martin | Iowa Cold cases. Iowa Cold Cases. https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/eugene-martin/Krenz, A. (2015, November 6). Eugene Martin case remains open after 31 years. weareiowa.com. https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/eugene-martin-case-remains-open-after-31-years/524-02cb76a5-43bd-4297-af0d-5275df5aee9eMokrzycki, P. (2015). Lost in the Heartland: Childhood, Region, and Iowa's Missing Paperboys. Annals of Iowa, 74(1), 29–69. https://doi.org/10.17077/0003-4827.12170Santiago, F. (1997, August 27). Gosch lives, mom is told. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Santiago, F., & Alex, T. (1994, August 22). Private eye believes Martin disappearance was planned. The Des Moines Register, 2A.Sederstrom, J. (2024, August 22). Why don't missing kids appear on milk cartons anymore? Oxygen. https://www.oxygen.com/the-girl-on-the-milk-carton/crime-news/why-dont-missing-kids-appear-on-milk-cartons-anymoreShort, M. (2025, June 7). Eugene Martin: 1984 Disappearance of Iowa Paperboy Still Unsolved. Medium. https://medium.com/bizarre-unsolved-cases/eugene-martin-1984-disappearance-of-iowa-paperboy-still-unsolved-27d88991a6c1Smith, G. (1985, August 10). Eugene Martin case no closer to solution. The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 5A.Suk, T. (1990, March 27). D.M. officers follow Martin case to Mexico. The Des Moines Register, 9.Tauscheck, M. (2017, October 9). Eugene Martin's brother talks about hope case will be solved. KCCI. https://www.kcci.com/article/eugene-martin-s-brother-talks-about-hope-case-will-be-solved/6923136The Associated Press. (1985, February 10). Parents heat up search. Quad City Times, 8A.The disappearance of Eugene Martin. (2025, April 14). Crime and Coffee Couple. https://crimeandcoffeecouple.wordpress.com/2024/07/11/the-disappearance-of-eugene-martin/The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS). (n.d.). NamUs.gov. https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/6348?navVanBaale, K. W. (2025, September 22). The Legacy of the Paperboy Abductions | A&E. AETV. https://www.aetv.com/articles/paperboy-abductions-milk-cartonIf you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

Graham Platner was just days away from becoming the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Maine when chaos hit.When serious allegations about his past landed, he sat down to answer them. Jack Fox takes you through exactly what he said, and more importantly, what he never said. Because when the question about those texts came up, Platner gives something very revealing happened in his words.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

In the premiere episode of Last Channel Before Dawn, we enter the ruined life of Evan, a man who has spent ten years trapped inside the aftermath of a disappearance no one could explain and everyone thought they understood. One ordinary autumn hike in the Bitterroot foothills became the dividing line between the life he had and the life he was forced to endure, after Mara Ellison vanished from a trail while he was only yards away. With no body, no answers, and no evidence strong enough to clear or condemn him, Evan became something worse than a suspect in the eyes of the public: he became a story people could reshape, consume, and weaponize.As the years passed, grief curdled into accusation, silence became punishment, and every anniversary dragged Evan back through the same nightmare of questions, theories, and strangers hungry for certainty. But on the tenth anniversary of Mara's disappearance, as rain falls and the old wounds reopen, something impossible arrives at Evan's door. What follows is not peace, not closure, and not the answer anyone expected. It is the beginning of a deeper mystery, one that suggests the truth behind Mara Ellison's disappearance may be far darker than the lie the world chose to believe.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Netflix Crash: What Mackenzie Shirilla And Her Dad Admit Without Realising ItMackenzie Shirilla wrote a post telling you she is not guilty of murder and asking her supporters to scream her name from the rooftops. Her dad Steve is sitting on true crime shows building a wrongful conviction story for anyone who will listen. Jack walks you through the line in Mackenzie's own statement that should stop you cold, the moment Steve defends her relationship with Dom and contradicts himself inside the same breath, and the way this family keeps pointing you at everything except the two young men who died. Two voices, one story, and the same tells running through both.If you want to understand what the Shirilla family is really saying when they speak up for Mackenzie, this is the breakdown.See True Crime This Week on Youtube for the full interview with Steve Shirilla, and a huge thank you to Bron for help with the transcript.Featured in this episode: Netflix Crash, Mackenzie Shirilla, Steve Shirilla, Dominic Russo, Davion Flanagan, statement analysis, true crime, deception detection.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Before Kansas had fully shaken the dust of the frontier from its boots, a small homestead in Labette County became a house of horrors. In the early 1870s, travelers moving along the Osage Trail stopped at the Bender family's roadside inn for a meal, a bed, or a glimpse of Kate Bender—the self-proclaimed healer and spiritualist who promised supernatural insight to the desperate and curious. But behind the canvas curtain inside that one-room cabin, something far darker waited. Known to history as the Bloody Benders, the family—John Bender Sr., Elvira “Ma” Bender, John Jr., and Kate—were accused of luring travelers into their home, attacking them from behind, robbing them, and burying their bodies on the property. When Dr. William York disappeared in 1873 while searching for missing settlers, his brother, Colonel Alexander York, helped lead the investigation that finally exposed the Bender homestead. What searchers found beneath the Kansas soil turned a frontier rumor into a national nightmare. At least eight bodies were reportedly discovered, with some estimates suggesting the Benders may have killed a dozen or more. But before justice could find them, the entire family disappeared. Were they lynched? Did they escape? Did Kate Bender reinvent herself somewhere far from Kansas? More than 150 years later, the Bloody Benders remain part true crime, part prairie ghost story, and part warning: sometimes the most dangerous place on the frontier was the one with a light in the window. In this episode of Hitched 2 Homicide, we're digging into the legend, the facts, the bodies in the orchard, and the mystery of what really happened to America's most infamous serial killer family. Join the H2H In-laws & Outlaws Follow H2H on Instagram Follow H2H on X Send Kris and Rob a Text or Message Subscribe now and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Listen on BLEAV Watch on YouTube Bloody Benders, The Bloody Benders, Bender family murders, Bloody Benders Kansas, Bloody Benders 1873, Kansas serial killer family, America's first serial killer family, Kate Bender, Labette County Kansas murders, Osage Trail murders #BloodyBenders, #TheBloodyBenders, #KateBender, #BenderFamily, #TrueCrime, #TrueCrimePodcast, #TrueCrimeCommunity, #HistoricTrueCrime, #UnsolvedMystery, #KansasHistory, #KansasTrueCrime, #LabetteCounty, #CherryvaleKansas, #OsageTrail, #FrontierCrime, #WildWestCrime#SerialKillerFamily, #AmericanSerialKillers, #BloodyBendersKansas, #BenderFamilyMurders Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Netflix Crash: What Mackenzie Shirilla's Parents Reveal When They Defend HerYou asked to hear from Mackenzie Shirilla's parents and now you will. Natalie and Steve sat down for Netflix, and Natalie stood up in court to defend their daughter, and what they choose to talk about tells you everything. Jack shows you the moment a judge has to remind Natalie that two young men are dead, the words she uses when she takes the blame for her daughter's behaviour, and the way Steve keeps pointing you away from the only two things that actually matter. Listen to what this family talks about and what they never quite get around to saying.If you want to understand the Shirilla family from the inside out, this is the breakdown you have been waiting for.Featured in this episode: Netflix Crash, Mackenzie Shirilla, Natalie Shirilla, Steve Shirilla, statement analysis, true crime, deception detection.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

They say "if it bleeds, it leads," but what happens when the blood is eclipsed by the spectacle? In this episode, we're peeling back the curtain on the cases that stopped being about justice and started being about the ratings. From cable news talking heads to the digital mob, we examine how media frenzies distort the truth, turn victims into props, and transform crime scenes into pop culture events. Grab your popcorn—the court of public opinion is now in session.Research links below!EBSCO - "Halls-Mills murder case"A Little History - "New revelations in the Hall-Mills murder mystery"TIME - "Under The Crabapple Tree"The New York Times - "J.E. STRICKER DIES AFTER AND OPERATION; Former Middlesex Prosecutor Began Investigation of Hall-Mills Mystery. SIXTH DEATH DURING INQUIRY Rumor of Suicide Unfounded -- Death In Hospital Due to Peritonitis"Evening Courier - "All Charges Dropped in Hall-Mills Case"Press of Atlantic City - "Henry Carpender Dies; Was In Hall-Mills Case"The New York Times - "'Not Guilty' is Verdict in Hall Case: Plan to Free Prisoners on Bail Today and Probably Quash All Other Charges"Library of Congress - "Trials of the Century: 1900 to 1950"PBS - "Murder of the Century"Famous Trials - "The Trials of Harry Thaw for the Murder of Stanford White"Historical Society of the New York Courts - "Harry Kendall Thaw Had A Problem"EBSCO - "Harry Kendall Thaw"Murderpedia - "Harry Kendall Thaw"

In June 1988, 24-year-old truck driver David Churchill Jackson walked out of his Pembroke Pines, Florida apartment and completely vanished. He left behind a loving mother, a complicated past, and a young son who would grow up wondering what happened to his father. For fifteen years, David's disappearance remained a frozen mystery—until a cold case detective's vision board caught the eye of an unexpected visitor. ​In this chapter of The Book of the Dead, I explored the life of David Jackson, the devastating silence left in the wake of his disappearance, and the jaw-dropping twist that finally brought a hidden killer to justice decades later. This isn't just a story about how David died; it is about who he was, the family that never stopped looking for him, and why his memory matters.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comAFTER 7 YEARS, DISAPPEARANCE STILL MYSTERY. (2021, September 24). Sun Sentinel. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/1995/08/13/after-7-years-disappearance-still-mystery/Ambushed: The murder of David Jackson. (2014, May 11). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ambushed-the-murder-of-david-jackson/David Churchill Jackson (1963-1988). (2013, March 16). FInd a Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106814812/david_churchill-jacksonDeutsch, K. (2005, January 22). Ohioian linked to 1988 murder. The Miami Herald, 6B.Elmore, C. (1994, September 14). Missing Pines man topic of TV talk show. Sun Sentinel, 2B.Ex-wife charged with murder after 19 years. (2021, September 26). Sun Sentinel. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2007/12/15/ex-wife-charged-with-murder-after-19-years/?clearUserState=trueGuilty plea closes 24-year-old murder case. (2021, September 28). Sun Sentinel. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2012/04/17/guilty-plea-closes-24-year-old-murder-case-2/James, S. (1990, June 25). Disappearance baffles police. Sun Sentinel, 1B.Kamph, S. (2011, June 23). My Father's Bones. Broward Palm Beach New Times, 34, 15–20.Pazdera, D. (1992, July 4). Mom still can't find her son. Sun Sentinel, 13B.Santana, S. (2001, November 3). Man convicted of Miramar murder. Sun Sentinel, 3B.Santana, S., & Marino, J. (2007, December 15). Ex-wife hit with murder charge years after crime. Sun Sentinel, 1B-6B.SUSPECT HELD IN '88 DEATH OF PINES MAN. (2021, September 27). Sun Sentinel. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2004/10/13/suspect-held-in-88-death-of-pines-man/WOLFE v. STATE, No. 4D07-4555. | Fla. Dist. Ct. App., Judgment, Law, casemine.com. (n.d.). https://www.casemine.com. https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/59146407add7b04934271346Woman implicated in ex-husband's murder to be released on bail. (2021, September 28). Sun Sentinel. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2010/09/16/woman-implicated-in-ex-husbands-murder-to-be-released-on-bail/If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

Oz Pearlman sits across from a room of skeptics who do not buy any of it. So they ask him straight questions. And that is where Jack Fox catches him out.In this episode Jack exposes Oz Pearlman through the one thing he cannot hide: the words he reaches for when he's doubted. Ask him a flat yes or no about gimmicks and you will hear him answer with a story about a Fourth of July party instead. Ask him whether he handled the books beforehand and you will hear the question quietly go unanswered. Watch him insist he has no idea whose books they are, moments after telling everyone he asked for them. Small words. Big tells. Once Jack points them out you cannot unhear them.Huge thanks to Pablo Torres and Stevie Baskin, whose YouTube video put this whole story on our radar. Go watch their work.Watch to the end and you will never hear someone dodge a simple question the same way again.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Netflix Crash: The Hidden Confession In Mackenzie Shirilla's Netflix InterviewMackenzie Shirilla sat down for Netflix and tried to tell you her side of the story. She says she's not a monster. She says there was no intent. She says it was young love. But the words she chose tell you something very different, and once you hear it you cannot unhear it. Jack walks you through the exact moment her own statement betrays her, the pronoun that goes missing at the worst possible time, and the chilling phone call to Dominic that destroys the "we were just two kids in love" story she's selling you.If you want to know what Mackenzie Shirilla is really saying in the Netflix Crash documentary, this is the breakdown you need.Featured in this episode: Netflix Crash, Mackenzie Shirilla, Dominic Russo, Davion Flanagan, statement analysis, true crime, deception detection.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

In the summer of 1997, fear spread across the campus of Arizona State University as reports surfaced of women being attacked while walking home alone at night. Students were warned to stay alert, travel in groups, and avoid being out after dark. But no one expected the danger to strike in broad daylight.When 21-year-old Fiona Yu was found brutally murdered inside her own apartment, investigators described the crime as a frenzied blitz attack. With little physical evidence and only the belief that Fiona may have known her killer, police scrambled to stop whoever was responsible before they struck again. Then, two more women were attacked in eerily similar ways, raising fears that a predator was targeting women near campus.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.com12 News (KPNX). (2017, August 4). New DNA technology could help police solve 20-year-old Tempe murder. 12news.com. https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/new-dna-technology-could-help-police-solve-20-year-old-tempe-murder/75-46172640650 rally at ASU to protest rape. (1997, October 29). Arizona Republic, EV1–EV5.August 4, 1997 Weather History in Phoenix. (n.d.). https://weatherspark.com/h/d/2460/1997/8/4/Historical-Weather-on-Monday-August-4-1997-in-Phoenix-Arizona-United-States#Figures-TemperatureBiggs, P. (2003, October 25). Cold Case of the Week: Blitz attack on coed. Arizona Republic, B2.Comier, L., Jr., & Pyle, C. R. (2007). Lee Comier, Jr. v. Dora B. Schriro, et al. In Arizona Department of Corrections, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA (pp. 1–19) [Legal case]. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-azd-2_05-cv-00540/pdf/USCOURTS-azd-2_05-cv-00540-0.pdfFiona Yu. (1997, August 8). Arizona Republic, B3.Hermann, W. (2006, October 26). Detective, brother won't give up on murder. Arizona Republic, 4.Jones, M. L. (1997, September 19). Rapes provoke anxiety at ASU. Arizona Republic, A1.KTAR.com. (2017, August 4). New technology could help solve 20-year-old Tempe murder. KTAR.com. https://ktar.com/arizona-news/new-technology-could-help-solve-20-year-old-tempe-murder/1683171/Lamke, K. (1999, July 20). ASU Coeds' rapist gets 107 years. Arizona Republic, B8.Mendoza, N. P. (2012, November 28). Police continue 15-year search for killer in unsolved rape, murder. The Arizona State Press. https://www.statepress.com/article/2012/11/police-continue-15-year-search-for-killer-in-unsolved-rape-murderMurdered: Fiona Yu | Tempe, AZ | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/fiona-yuNa, S. (2017, August 10). DNA tech revives 20-year-old cold case. Arizona Republic, 3A-8A.Parabon® Snapshot® DNA Analysis Service - powered by Parabon NanoLabs. (n.d.). https://snapshot.parabon-nanolabs.com/Real Crime. (2021, September 7). Terror Arizona State University: The Tragic murder of Fiona Yu | Murder Reopened | Real Crime [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruftQoRzFXkSinha, S. (2024, March 16). Fiona Yu murder: What led to her tragic end? The Cinemaholic. https://thecinemaholic.com/fiona-yu-murder/Tanabe, M. (2017, August 5). ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/tempe/new-technology-could-help-solve-decades-old-tempe-murder-caseTeibel, D. L. (1997, August 2). Police offer sketch of young rapist. Tucson Citizen, 2B.Tempe youth gets 18 1/2 years for role in attack. (1999, November 20). Arizona Republic, B6.The Associated Press. (1997, September 24). Two teens arrested in ASU rape cases. Tuscon Citizen, 2B.Villa, J. (1997a, December 16). DNA, blood on victim don't match. Arizona Republic, B1–B3.Villa, J. (1997b, December 16). DNA tests negative in murder. Arizona Republic, B1–B3.Villa, J. (1998a, July 15). Trial begins in Tempe rape. Arizona Republic, B1–B2.Villa, J. (1998b, July 16). Coed remembers afternoon of terror. Arizona Republic, EV1–EV3.Walsh, J. (1997a, August 6). Slain coed possibly knew killer. Arizona Republic, B1–B5.Walsh, J. (1997b, September 25). Rape suspect may be held in murder. Arizona Republic, A1–A15.Walsh, J. (1997c, October 16). Report profiles rapes' brutality. Arizona Republic, A1–A13.If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

Kouri Richins stood at her sentencing this week and spoke for 40 minutes.She called it a message to her sons.Listen closer.In a statement she framed as a letter to her boys, Kouri mentions herself more times than she mentions them. Her own name, her own pain, her own childhood. Her sons sit in the background of their own goodbye.This is the update thousands of you have been waiting on since the guilty verdict. Jack walks you through what she chose to say, what she chose to skip, and the tell hiding in plain sight across all 40 minutes.And by the end you will understand why this sentencing statement was never really about her sons at all.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Laura Owens has published a blog. She says it answers the question that has trailed her for months. Where was she on October 21 and 22, 2025. The two days a court was waiting. The two days that now sit at the centre of a $109,633 attorney's fee motion against her.The Love Trapped podcast touched on this part of the story, let's dive deeper into what Laura has to say.Is there is a question this blog does not want you to ask. Regular patterns, a day that disappears between the paragraphs. A choice of words she keeps reaching for whenever she enters the story.You'll see what Jack Fox catches the moment he catches it. You'll watch a 2,000 word defence start to look like something else entirely. And by the time he closes the blog, you'll understand why the most important thing in this statement is the thing Laura Owens left out.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

*Includes bonus podcast only content*Mila Adams went viral for her testimony at the Stefon Diggs trial, and not in the way she would have wanted. The accusation was serious. She told a courtroom the NFL star had attacked her and choked her in a bedroom. The verdict came back not guilty. So what really happened on that witness stand?In this episode you'll watch Jack Fox use her own testimony as a live teaching showcase. He'll walk you through the exact verbal mistakes that signal someone isn't telling you the truth. The lawyer asked simple yes or no questions. Mila answered with stories, with new subjects, with questions of her own. When pressed about a 5.5 million dollar demand from her side and a 100,000 dollar offer she claimed came from his, her language slipped in ways the jury could feel even if they couldn't name it.You'll see what happened when she admitted deleting words like "bitch" and "I'm ruining that bitch life" from text messages before she handed them to police. You'll hear her caught trying to claim payment for a week she'd already been paid for, and watch her language scramble in real time. Jack will name each verbal tell so you can spot it yourself, anywhere, in anyone.Then he turns those same tools on the moment that mattered most. Her account of the alleged attack. The closed door. The dresser. The arm around her neck. Her words travel backwards in time, jump sideways, and skip past the questions that should have been simplest to answer. By the end you'll have your own view on what her language suggests really happened in that room.You won't hear another conversation like this about the case.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Blake Lively and Wayfarer Studios have released a joint statement. Every headline is running the same word. That word does not appear anywhere in the statement itself.Jack Fox reads every line. You'll see how the statement carefully avoids giving any credence to the claims Blake Lively made in her lawsuit. You'll see how one sentence appears to celebrate the film's impact on domestic violence survivors — and why Jack Fox finds that the words don't actually say what they seem to.Something significant is missing from this statement. See if you can spot it before Jack does.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Forgive me this is episode 96 not 95, I gave Geisha the wrong information.Anyways...The d4vd case is one of the most shocking stories being reported right now, but it is also an active case, which means the details need to be handled carefully.David Anthony Burke, known professionally as d4vd, has been charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Celeste was killed in April 2025 and that her remains were later found in a Tesla connected to Burke. Burke has pleaded not guilty, and the allegations have not been proven in court.In Episode 96 of Co-op Chronicles, Blacklabel walks Geisha and Azzilee through the case from the beginning, focusing on what is being reported, what prosecutors are alleging, what has been confirmed so far, and what still has to be proven.We talk about who d4vd was before this case, who Celeste Rivas Hernandez was, the timeline prosecutors have laid out, the discovery that brought national attention, the charges, the evidence prosecutors say they have, and why this story has become such a massive topic online.This episode is not about internet rumors or treating an active case like entertainment.It is about slowing down, separating confirmed reporting from allegations, and remembering that at the center of this case is a 14-year-old girl whose life ended far too soon.Follow Co-op Chronicles everywhereSpotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5SdKUmrjtUOB5y32Nd3gFeApple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/co-op-chronicles/id1745794642YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Co-op-ChroniclesInstagram https://www.instagram.com/co_op_chroniclesTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@co_op_chroniclesLinktree https://linktr.ee/CoOpChronicles

Chris Watts sat across from an FBI agent who told him directly: "I don't believe you." What followed was one of the most revealing interrogations ever recorded.In this episode, Jack Fox takes you through the moment Watts was presented with the idea of "two Chris's." One who loved his family, one who killed them. Watts never rejected it. He just kept talking, telling the agent which Chris he was looking at right now.You'll hear how Watts called his daughters' daycare the morning they were missing. Not to ask if they were safe. To take them off the waiting list and tell the school the family would be selling the house. You'll see exactly what Jack Fox identifies in that call and why the language tells a story Watts never meant to share.You'll also see the moment the agent asks what should happen to whoever took his wife and daughters. Watts skips straight to the death penalty. Then pauses to wonder whether Colorado even uses it.Jack Fox shows you how the structure of Watts' answers, what he volunteers and what he refuses to say, maps the shape of what he knew. There is no urgency to find them. No demand to be out searching. The concern you'd expect from a husband and father is absent from every exchange.A man whose words arrived at the truth before he did.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

On the coast of California, in November 2004, retired couple Tom and Jackie Hawks thought they were closing a new chapter, selling their yacht and preparing for a quieter life. Instead, they were lured into a meticulously planned trap.What began as a routine boat sale quickly spiraled into one of the most disturbing maritime murders in true crime history.In this episode, I broke down the calculated scheme that led to their disappearance, the shocking method used to silence them, and the investigation that unraveled a cold and calculated plot driven by greed. From false identities to a horrifying final act at sea, this case is a chilling reminder of how quickly trust can turn deadly.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a promo for Box in the BasementBox in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.Listen hereCenter, D. P. I. (2026, January 15). Twenty years since last execution: California remains under execution moratorium as advocates push for mass clemency grant. Death Penalty Information Center. https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/twenty-years-since-last-execution-california-remains-under-execution-moratorium-as-advocates-push-for-mass-clemency-grantCup of Coffee and Crime. (2026, April 16). The Murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks: Sold a yacht, then vanished at sea. Medium. https://medium.com/@coffeecrimeandcosmetics/the-murder-of-tom-and-jackie-hawks-sold-a-yacht-then-vanished-at-sea-a08ea086b637Dirmann. (2009, March 5). Murder. Just because. Orange Coast Magazine. https://orangecoast.com/news/murder-just-becauseDziemianowicz, J. (2024, January 2). Tom and Jackie Hawks Killed in Yacht Murder By “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” Actor and His Wife. Oxygen Official Site. https://www.oxygen.com/the-real-murders-of-orange-county/crime-news/skylar-deleon-kills-tom-jackie-hawks-in-yacht-murderFera, L. L. (2022a, November 29). HARDCORE GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER-FOR-PROFIT KILLING OF COUPLE ON THEIR NEWPORT BEACH YACHT. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/hardcore-gang-member-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-for-profit-killing-of-couple-on-their-newport-beach-yacht/Fera, L. L. (2022b, December 6). BACKGROUND ON THE THREE CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVING SKYLAR DELEON. Orange County District Attorney. https://orangecountyda.org/press/background-on-the-three-criminal-cases-involving-skylar-deleon/Gottlieb, J. (2019, March 2). What happened to Tom and Jackie Hawks? - Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-may-23-me-yacht23-story.htmlHanley, B. C. (n.d.). “He did it. I know he did it,” man says of son - Los Angeles Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20081010005928/http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-deleonold1,0,6683554.storyLea, J. (2021, July 16). After the murder of their loved ones, the O'Neill and Hawks families reflect. News-Herald. https://www.news-herald.com/2009/08/09/after-the-murder-of-their-loved-ones-the-oneill-and-hawks-families-reflect/O. (2024, May 22). From Power Rangers Star to Cold-Blooded Killer | True Crime. Medium. https://medium.com/@mromysteries/from-power-rangers-star-to-cold-blooded-killer-true-crime-30f9679d550aPeople v. Henderson, No. G039432 (Cal. Ct. App. Jul. 17, 2009). (n.d.).Perkinson, J. (2023, November 11). Skylar Deleon: From Power Rangers to Heartless Assassin. True Crime Time. https://truecrimetime.com/skylar-deleon/Register, O. C., & Welborn, L. (2008, October 5). Victim: Jon Peter “JP” Jarvi. Orange County Register. https://www.ocregister.com/2008/10/05/victim-jon-peter-jp-jarvi/Richards, T. (n.d.). The new owners — the gruesome yacht murder case of Thomas and Jackie Hawks — Crime Library. https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/celebrity/hawkes_deleon/6.htmlSerna, J. (2018, December 20). Main witness testifies in court - Los Angeles Times. Daily Pilot. https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/tn-dpt-xpm-2008-10-08-dpt-deleon10092008-story.htmlWelcome to the Orange County DA Office - Press Releases/Media advisories. (n.d.). https://web.archive.org/web/20090210084528/http://www.orangecountyda.com/home/index.asp?page=8&recordid=387Yang, A., & Paparella, A. (2020, January 18). A receipt from Target, a stolen car in Mexico and a third unsolved murder: Investigation into yacht murder of California couple. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/receipt-target-stolen-car-mexico-unsolved-murder-investigation/story?id=68204176If you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

Cole Allen wrote more than a thousand words before he started running.He opened with "Hello everybody." He closed by thanking the people in his life for 31 years of love. And somewhere in between, he laid out exactly who he was planning to go through to reach his targets.In this episode, Jack Fox takes you through the full text of the manifesto Allen sent to his family and what he finds isn't just what Allen wrote. It's what he didn't.Allen ranks his targets. He names a specific exception. He sets out rules of engagement in careful categories. But the people he loves? His parents, his colleagues, his students, the friends he'd known for years? Not one of them gets a name. They are there but they are kept at a distance, even in his final words to them.Jack Fox also takes you through the structure of the document itself. Allen builds a formal objection and rebuttal section, arguing against himself point by point before he leaves the room. You'll see what that structure tells us about where his mind was, and what it means when someone spends more words on the people they are not targeting than on those they are.This is a document written by someone who wanted to be understood. Jack Fox examines whether the words he chose actually achieved that.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Russell Brand's interview with Piers Morgan went viral. But what was actually happening in that conversation?Jack Fox examines the language Russell Brand used in one of the most talked-about interviews of the year, and what he finds isn't what Brand said. It's what he refused to say.This one came straight from you. It's been one of the most requested episodes the Never A Truer Word audience has asked for.When Piers Morgan asks Brand directly why he's avoiding a question, Brand's answer is four words: "Because I have a better one." You'll hear exactly what that admission tells Jack about how Brand operates throughout the entire interview.When Piers asks Brand to define the line between his past conduct with a 16-year-old and something criminal, you'll watch Brand's words turn a direct personal question into an abstract discussion about jurisdictional law. Jack shows you precisely how that pivot works and what it reveals.And when Piers presses on vaccines and gets told twice to "calm down and slow down" before being instructed to free himself from media conditioning, Jack unpacks why Brand consistently repositions himself as the authority in every exchange he is supposed to be answering.This is a word-by-word look at how a man uses language to stay in control of a conversation he is supposed to be answering.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Michael Jackson was one of the most famous people who ever lived. When the allegations emerged, the world watched him speak. He gave interviews. He sat for a deposition. He went on camera and answered questions directly.But Jack Fox has been through every word of those statements. And what he found is not what you'd expect from an innocent man with nothing to hide.You'll see how the same story shifted across different interviews, not the facts, but the framing. And you'll watch how every direct question about whether it would stop was met with a question back: "Stop what? Watch out for what? Do what again?"With the film Michael now in cinemas, the conversation is alive again. Jack Fox goes back to the source. Not the headlines. The words.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Mike Vrabel has spoken. But Jack Fox isn't listening to what he said. He's looking at what he didn't say.In the ten days since photos and pictures of Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini went public, the New England Patriots head coach has faced questions that go far beyond football. And when he finally addressed the news, his statement gave the world words. Jack Fox finds out whether those words tell the whole story.You'll hear a man who takes accountability without ever saying what he's accountable for. You'll see how every reference to change is framed as a future promise, never a present reality. And you'll notice that when it comes to the person at the centre of this story, her name never appears once.Vrabel stepped away from Patriots duties to seek counselling. He stood in front of the cameras and told the world his priorities are his wife, his family and this football team. Jack Fox examines the exact words used, the sequence they were placed in, and the moment the statement shifts from addressing the news to asking everyone to leave it alone.What does a man sound like when he's trying to close a story rather than tell one? You're about to find out.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

When Jax Gratton disappeares on April 15, 2025, those closest to her knew something was wrong.Weeks later, her body is found, but the answers never came.In this episode, I joined CJ from Rainbow Crimes Podcast to take a deeper look at Jax's case, the investigation, and the questions that still remain unanswered.Most importantly, we hear directly from Jax's mother, Cherilynne, as she shares who Jax truly was beyond the headlines and why she continues to fight for justice.Together, we explored the gaps in the investigation, the challenges faced in cases involving LGBTQ+ victims, and the importance of keeping Jax's story in the spotlight.This isn't just about what happened.It's about who Jax was and why her story matters.Thank you to CJ, for having me be apart of this episode, and thank you to Cherilynne for being kind enough to speak with us. Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFollow CJ and Ranibow Crimes HereIf you enjoyed the episode, consider leaving a review or rating! It helps more than you know! If you have a case suggestion, or want attention brought to a loved one's case, email me at bookofthedeadpod@gmail.com with Case Suggestion in the subject line.Stay safe, stay curious, and stay vigilant.

Gerhardt Konig has been found guilty. But not of what prosecutors wanted.He was charged with attempted murder. The verdict came back as attempted manslaughter. A husband and wife on a hiking trail. One of them nearly went over a cliff. The question the jury couldn't fully answer, and the question Jack Fox is now putting to the words themselves, is: whose version of that day is true?Last episode, Jack examined Gerhardt's account. Now he turns to Arielle Konig's testimony from the witness stand. She describes being grabbed, pushed toward the edge, wrestled to the ground, straddled, and confronted with a syringe she says appeared from nowhere. She tells the court what she said to stop him. She tells them what he said back. And then she says he reached for a rock.What she says is detailed. What she says is consistent. But there are moments in her account, specific words, specific gaps, specific choices, where the story does something Jack doesn't expect.This is the trial the world watched. This is the testimony that shaped the verdict. And this is where the language is put under the lens.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

Brian Hooker says he is in hell. His wife, Lynette, is missing from a boat in the Bahamas. But in this latest release, we look at the messages he sent in the aftermath. While a search is underway, Brian is focused on his own survival, his dingy, and his first ever news call. He is telling a story, but his words suggest he isn't sharing everything.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67Zunxlbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeNEW! Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeverATruerWord/Newsletter: https://posts.neveratruerword.comSocials: https://connect.neveratruerword.comBooks: https://books.neveratruerword.comTraining: https://statementfox.com/training/Free download: https://statementfox.com/introduction-to-caps-framework/This feature is opinion provided for commentary, education and entertainment only.#BrianHooker #Bahamas #BoatIncident #MissingAtSea #ForensicScience #investigation #justice #truecrime #statementanalysis #liedetection #deceptiondetection #WordsMatter #howtoreadpeople #statementinvestigation #psychology #deception #behavioralpsychology #behavioranalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #behaviouralarts #LinguisticAnalysis #UnsolvedMysteries #InterrogationAnalysis #CriminalPsychology

The case of Gerhardt Konig and the incident on the Pali Puka Trail is a complex linguistic puzzle. While the legal proceedings surrounding the charges involving his wife, Arielle, are now a matter of record, I am looking closely at the testimony provided to see what the language itself reveals about the speaker.In this analysis, I examine the specific patterns that emerge when a story is under pressure. You will see how the transition between tenses and the focus on very specific physical details can signal a shift in an internal narrative. We are looking at the way certain events are emphasized while others are minimized, and what those choices tell us about his perspective. I am breaking down the jumps in the timeline and the use of formal language from Konig during examination to see if the words provided hold the key to understanding what actually happened on that cliffside.This episode was recorded before the trial verdict.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67Zunxlbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeNEW! Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeverATruerWord/Newsletter: https://posts.neveratruerword.comSocials: https://connect.neveratruerword.comBooks: https://books.neveratruerword.comTraining: https://statementfox.com/training/Free download: https://statementfox.com/introduction-to-caps-framework/This feature is opinion provided for commentary, education and entertainment only.#GerhardtKonig #ArielleKonig #TrialAnalysis #CrossExamination #LinguisticAnalysis #ForensicScience #investigation #justice #truecrime #statementanalysis #liedetection #deceptiondetection #WordsMatter #howtoreadpeople #statementinvestigation #psychology #deception #behavioralpsychology #behavioranalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #behaviouralarts #LinguisticAnalysis #Unsolved Mysteries #InterrogationAnalysis #Criminal Psychology#ForensicScience #investigation #justice #truecrime #statementanalysis #liedetection #deceptiondetection #WordsMatter #howtoreadpeople #statementinvestigation #psychology #deception #behavioralpsychology #behavioranalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #behaviouralarts #LinguisticAnalysis #Unsolved Mysteries #InterrogationAnalysis #Criminal Psychology

Asa Ellerup previously seemed to reject the notion that her husband, Rex Heuermann, was the Long Island Serial Killer. In an interview from last year, she questioned the evidence and the timeline provided by investigators. However, an analysis of how she spoke at the time reveals her true thoughts may be different from the image she wanted to show. While she now acknowledges his crimes following his guilty plea, her language during that earlier interview suggests she saw no other possible outcome than his guilt in court. Her words indicate she saw signs Rex had a double life long before she was ready to admit them publicly.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67Zunxlbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeNEW! Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeverATruerWord/Newsletter: https://posts.neveratruerword.comSocials: https://connect.neveratruerword.comBooks: https://books.neveratruerword.comTraining: https://statementfox.com/training/Free download: https://statementfox.com/introduction-to-caps-framework/This feature is opinion provided for commentary, education and entertainment only.#RexHeuermann #LongIslandSerialKiller #AsaEllerup #LISK #ForensicScience #investigation #justice #truecrime #statementanalysis #liedetection #deceptiondetection #WordsMatter #howtoreadpeople #statementinvestigation #psychology #deception #behavioralpsychology #behavioranalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #behaviouralarts #LinguisticAnalysis #UnsolvedMysteries #InterrogationAnalysis #CriminalPsychology

Nancy Guthrie is missing. In the midst of that, her daughter Savannah Guthrie gave an interview talking about the disappearance, her family, and what she believes happened. In this Savannah Guthrie interview analysis, Jack Fox applies Statement Investigation to what she said.The question at the centre of this episode is not whether Savannah Guthrie is telling the truth about her love for her mother. That comes through. The question is whether her family is as united as her words want us to believe, and whether the language reveals something about the dynamics within it that the interview never intends to show.Jack looks at how Savannah describes her sister Annie and brother in law Tommy, who cared for Nancy daily, and her brother Cam, who she credits with clarity and intelligence. She sets herself apart from all of them without ever appearing to notice she is doing it. She brings Tommy into answers where he does not need to be. And her focus in the earliest moments after Nancy went missing lands in a surprising place.This episode is approached with care. Nancy Guthrie is still missing and this is a family in genuine pain. Jack examines the language on its own terms and asks what it reveals about the family dynamics and what Savannah Guthrie believes happened to her mother.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and more.YouTube Membership:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67ZunxIbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribe

The court just threw out the majority of Blake Lively's claims and her response is a masterclass in narrative manipulation. While she uses words like "grateful," her language reveals someone in total damage control.I am breaking down the exact moment her statement falls apart. Why is Lively suddenly talking about "digital warfare" and "untraceable manipulation" the second she loses in court? You will see the strange tenses, the missing facts, and how she pivots to "protecting kids" to hide her own legal failure. We are looking at the pronouns, the odd shifts in authority, and the red flag from Blake at the very end of this statement that most people missed.Want more from Never A Truer Word? Become a member on YouTube or Spotify and get early access, exclusive episodes and moreYouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBFGUA67Zunxlbe51LnqGg/joinSpotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neveratruerword/subscribeNEW! Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NeverATruerWord/Newsletter: https://posts.neveratruerword.comSocials: https://connect.neveratruerword.comBooks: https://books.neveratruerword.comTraining: https://statementfox.com/training/Free download: https://statementfox.com/introduction-to-caps-framework/This feature is opinion provided for commentary, education and entertainment only.#BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #ItEndsWithUs #StatementAnalysis #LinguisticAnalysis #ForensicScience #investigation #justice #truecrime #statementanalysis #liedetection #deceptiondetection #WordsMatter #howtoreadpeople #statementinvestigation #psychology #deception #behavioralpsychology #behavioranalysis #TrueCrimeCommunity #behaviouralarts #LinguisticAnalysis #Unsolved Mysteries #InterrogationAnalysis #Criminal Psychology

April Millsap ////// 901  Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comThe murder of a child is an unbearable tragedy, a nightmare for any parent. In the quiet, rural village of Armada, Michigan—a community so small it felt like a haven from big-city dangers—Jennifer Millsap believed her fourteen-year-old daughter, April, was safe. That belief was shattered on a July evening in 2014.Beer of the Week - Turtle Season by Ankrolab Brewing CompanyGarage Grade - 4 bottle caps out of 5 We are thrilled to announce that True Crime Garage will be on the CrimeWave 2.0 - CrimeWave 2.0 is the best True Crime and Mystery festival in International waters onboard the Oasis of the Seas Cruise ship sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida February 8-12, 2027.  Go to www.crimewaveatsea.com/GARAGE to get $100 off of your stateroom and a meet and great with Nic & the Captain. Tickets on sale February 13, 2026.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tepe Murders ////// 900Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com On December 30th, 2025, Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe were found dead in their Weinland Park home in Columbus, Ohio. The couple's two young children and the family dog were found safe inside the house at the time of discovery. This is a recent case that stirred up a lot of opinions, questions, and fears. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-2228.Beer of the Week - Hermano wheat beer by Arts District Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps of 5More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.   Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron Spencer ////// 899Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com  Husband and father, Aaron Spencer is currently facing trial in Lonoke County, Arkansas, for the 2024 shooting death of 67-year-old Michael Fosler.On October 8, 2024, Spencer reported his 14-year-old daughter missing. He scoured local roads and found her in Michael Fosler's truck. Aaron Spencer forced Fosler's vehicle off the road and fired 16 shots, 15 of which struck Fosler, killing him. Beer of the Week - Back Seat Driver by Tap Station Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.   Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lane Bryant Murders 2026 /// Part 1Episode: 897Part 1 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comPolice have spent millions of dollars trying to catch a man who on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 walked into a Lane Bryant clothing store and murdered five women in cold blood. We need your help to identify this man and locate him. We first covered this case back in 2018. The public is reminded that the offender remains at-large and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. A $100,000 reward has been established for information leading to the arrest of the offender. The reward is NOT dependent upon conviction. Any information will be kept confidential.  Tip Hotline (708) 444-5394  Email LaneBryant.tipline@tinleypark.org Previous coverage - True Crime Garage episodes #200 and #201 from April of 2018 Beer of the Week - Saturday in the Park by North Park Beer CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.   Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lane Bryant Murders 2026 /// Part 2Episode: 898 Part 2 of 2  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comPolice have spent millions of dollars trying to catch a man who on Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 walked into a Lane Bryant clothing store and murdered five women in cold blood. We need your help to identify this man and locate him. We first covered this case back in 2018. The public is reminded that the offender remains at-large and should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. A $100,000 reward has been established for information leading to the arrest of the offender. The reward is NOT dependent upon conviction. Any information will be kept confidential.  Tip Hotline (708) 444-5394  Email LaneBryant.tipline@tinleypark.org Previous coverage - True Crime Garage episodes #200 and #201 from April of 2018 Beer of the Week - Saturday in the Park by North Park Beer CompanyGarage Grade - 4 and a quarter bottle caps out of 5  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.   Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Best of True Crime Garage 2025 ////// 896 Part 1 of 1  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comHappy New Year! True Crime Garage is wishing the very best in health, happiness, and prosperity for you, yours, and everyone in 2026!  We are kicking the year off in a traditional fashion by discussing some of the highlights of last year.  In this episode Nic and the Captain discuss their favorite True Crime Garage episodes of 2025.  We hope that you didn't miss these gems. Tune in for the very best (according to the Garage guys) of True Crime Garage 2025. Thank you all for another great year, cheers!  Beer of the Week - Wake Me Up Hazelnut Coffee Stout by Wiedemann Brewing Company Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.   Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Best of True Crime 2025 ////// 895 Part 1 of 1  www.TrueCrimeGarage.comHappy New Year! True Crime Garage is wishing the very best in health, happiness, and prosperity for you, yours, and everyone in 2026!  We are kicking the year off in a traditional fashion by discussing some of the highlights of last year.  In this episode Nic and the Captain discuss their favorite True Crime Documentaries of 2025.  Ready for a night on the couch with some popcorn and true crime? Well, we have you covered.  Beer of the Week - Wake Me Up Hazelnut Coffee Stout by Wiedemann Brewing Company Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5  More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today.  True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.   Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain  Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.