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Crime Story

Crime Story

CBC

Fraud. Abduction. Murder. Every week, host and investigative journalist Kathleen Goldhar speaks with the reporters, documentarians, and investigators who know the world’s most shocking true crime cases inside and out. These are the stories that stayed with them; the cases they can’t shake. New episode every Monday.

Follow Crime Story for weekly true crime interviews, expert analysis, and inside access to the world’s most shocking cases. To get episodes early and ad-free, subscribe to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.

From unsolved mysteries to high-profile trials, Crime Story delivers candid interviews with those who have worked across cases involving serial killers, missing persons, wrongful convictions, and infamous criminals. Episodes cover high-stakes criminal investigations, forensic breakthroughs, and deep dives into cults, scams, organized crime, domestic terrorism, and more. If you follow true crime documentaries, investigative journalism, or podcasts like Someone Knows Something, Canadian True Crime, Criminal, Serial, or Dirty John, Crime Story is for you.

Past guests include some of the most renowned voices in crime journalism and investigative storytelling. Award-winning journalist Connie Walker discusses cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women. David Ridgen of Someone Knows Something shares insights from his work solving cold cases. Carl Miller breaks down the chilling details behind The Kill List. Jana Pruden explores the psychology of confession and memory in wrongful conviction cases. Charlie Webster unpacks the shocking revelations of Scamanda. Eric Benson examines the mind of the Unabomber.

We’ve covered some of the most infamous crimes in modern history: the Manson murders, the Hargan family killings, and the disturbing story of Ruby Franke. We’ve investigated cult leaders like Bikram Choudhury and the shocking cases behind series like The Teacher’s Pet, The Man in the Window, and Abducted in Plain Sight. Experts like Jeffrey Toobin, Michelle Shephard, and Elizabeth Williamson reveal the hidden power structures behind crimes of domestic violence, financial fraud, and corporate corruption.

With deep reporting from journalists like Nicki Egan (Chasing Cosby), Mandy Matney (The Murdaugh Murders), Kim Bolan, Simon Lewsen, and Hedley Thomas, Crime Story brings you insider perspectives from the front lines of crime writing, law enforcement, and criminal justice. Whether it’s an investigative journalist uncovering a major police coverup, an expert analyzing crime scene evidence, or a crime podcaster sharing behind-the-scenes details, this show takes you inside the cases that still haunt those who worked on them.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Crime Story episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Crime Story for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Crime Story episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Crime Story - Bonus | Lords of Death
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12/30/24 • 33 min

Crime Story will be back in the new year with brand new episodes. To keep you company over the holidays, we're bringing you episode one of Lords of Death, a podcast from Tenderfoot TV.

While digging through an old memory box, host Thrasher Banks discovers forgotten VHS tapes, police reports, and faded letters regarding a 1995 murder in Dayton, Ohio. Drawn to the connection between this murder and the other seemingly innocuous contents of the box, Thrasher begins investigating.

Could the 1995 murder be connected to other unsolved cases? Join Thrasher as he unpacks this box and searches for answers about the “Lords of Death.”

Listen now or subscribe to Tenderfoot+ to binge the show ad-free! More episodes are available at: https://lnk.to/lordsofdeath

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Crime Story - Bikram: Fitness Guru or Con Artist?
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01/01/24 • 43 min

In the early 2000s, Bikram Yoga spread across North America like wildfire. It was a multi-billion dollar business, spurred on by its eccentric founder, Bikram Choudhury. Choudhury was as close to yoga royalty as you could get and was unafraid to hide it. But according to some of his own students, his empire was built upon blood, sweat and tears – as well as a few critical lies. Reporter Julia Lowrie Henderson practiced Bikram Yoga for nearly a decade and joins Crime Story to discuss the scandal that rocked her yoga community. For early access to Crime Story episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on our show page in Apple Podcasts. This episode's transcript can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/transcript-crime-story-episode-12-1.7063415

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Michelle Shephard was reporting in Mogadishu when she met a young refugee named Ismael Abdulle. Abdulle was 17 when he said local militants cut off his hand and foot for refusing to join the terrorist group, al-Shabab. Shephard brought Abdulle’s story to the world and helped spark a movement to bring him to safety. But in a new and intensely personal documentary called The Perfect Story, Michelle reveals how the story Abdulle told her was not the whole truth. For early access to Crime Story episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on our show page in Apple Podcasts. This episode's transcript can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/transcript-crime-story-episode-14-1.7077238

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In 2012, Edmonton police released audio of Amber Tuccaro, a young woman from Mikisew Cree First Nation who went missing a year and a half earlier. On the tape, you hear Amber speaking to someone as they drive. And even more eerie, you hear the voice of the man that most people believe murdered her.

Reporter Jana Pruden joins Crime Story to discuss why hearing that haunting tape drove her to investigate Amber’s story.

If you enjoyed this episode, check out Crime Story’s first conversation with Jana Pruden, titled 'In Her Defence: When the accused is also a victim.'

Feedback for us? You can email us directly at [email protected].

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In 1997, members of a cult named Heaven's Gate took their lives in a mass suicide. Glynn Washington grew up in a cult and remembers thinking, could that have been me? Washington is now host of the podcast, Heaven’s Gate, and joins Crime Story to help us understand how 39 people were driven to death.

For early access to Crime Story episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel here.

This episode's transcript can be found here.

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Ruby Franke rose to online fame by vlogging the lives of her six children and her husband, Kevin. Millions of people tuned in to the 8 Passengers YouTube channel every day for a snapshot of domestic bliss. But then, viewers began noticing something seemed off about the Utah family's idyllic life. Their suspicions lead to a shocking truth.

Note: This episode contains details of child abuse.

Feedback for us? You can email us directly at [email protected].

For ad-free listening to Crime Story and early access to episodes, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on Apple Podcasts.

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Crime Story - Alligator Candy: Every Parent’s Nightmare
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12/18/23 • 34 min

In 1973, Jon Kushner set off on his bicycle with plans to pick up candy for his little brother, David. But when he didn’t return home, Jon’s parents panicked. A week later, he was discovered in a shallow grave. He was just 11 years old. Jon’s little brother, David Kushner, is now a journalist who has written for publications like Rolling Stone, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. In 2016, he turned the pen on himself and released Alligator Candy, a moving memoir and podcast, about his brother’s murder and how his family coped in the aftermath. For early access to Crime Story episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on our show page in Apple Podcasts. This episode's transcript can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/transcript-crime-story-episode-11-1.7054300

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Crime Story - A School They Called Alcatraz: Kuper Island
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02/05/24 • 46 min

Why would children risk their lives to run away from school? In the heart-wrenching podcast, Kuper Island, journalist Duncan McCue investigates the suspicious death of Richard Thomas, a student at Kuper Island Residential School. McCue uncovers stifled police investigations, confronts perpetrators of abusers and witnesses a community trying to rebuild. He joins Crime Story to talk about a story close to his heart. For early access to Crime Story episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on our show page in Apple Podcasts. This episode's transcript can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/transcript-crime-story-episode-17-1.7096841

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Crime Story - Madness of Two: Aliens and the Apocalypse
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12/04/23 • 39 min

Chad and Lori looked like the picture of newlywed happiness when they landed in Hawaii. But what they didn’t share was that they were fugitives, on the run from a spree of murders that included Lori’s own children. In this episode, we explore how a perfect soccer mom became a convicted murderer. It’s a tale of religious fanaticism, brainwashing and straight up greed – reported by journalist Sarah Treleavan. For early access to Crime Story episodes and to listen ad-free, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on our show page in Apple Podcasts. This episode's transcript can be found here: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/transcript-crime-story-episode-9-1.7041753
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Pope John Paul I was only 33 days into the job when he was found dead. While the Vatican insists he died of a heart attack, they have never been able to shake rumours of murder and conspiracy. Now, one man with ties to the mafia has come forward alleging that he knows the pope was murdered — because he was there. The question is: do you believe him?

This week on Crime Story, we discuss The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi with host Marc Smerling.

For ad-free listening and early access to episodes of Crime Story, subscribe to CBC's True Crime channel on Apple Podcasts.

Feedback for us? You can email us directly at [email protected].

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How many episodes does Crime Story have?

Crime Story currently has 75 episodes available.

What topics does Crime Story cover?

The podcast is about True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Crime Story?

The episode title 'The voice of a killer? What a taped call says about Amber Tuccaro's disappearance.' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Crime Story?

The average episode length on Crime Story is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of Crime Story released?

Episodes of Crime Story are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Crime Story?

The first episode of Crime Story was released on Sep 20, 2023.

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