Hollywood & Crime
Wondery
The Hollywood & Crime series explores notorious true crime stories from the heart of Hollywood, delving into the dark underbelly of fame and uncovering infamous murders, scandals, and unsolved mysteries.
Season 8: The Cotton Club Murder: On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He'd last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs.Jacobs and Radin were obsessed with becoming Hollywood movie producers. And when their paths collided, it led them to a tantalizing film deal promising fame and fortune. But then, a twisted script unfolded, plunging them into a million-dollar cocaine and cash heist, a tangled web of lies, and ultimately – murder.The trail led investigators right to Hollywood's doorstep, linking former golden boy producer Robert Evans to the case and dredging up Radin's own troubled past.But the case turned ice cold. It would take more than five years of dogged pursuit by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department detectives, a secret undercover witness, and another murder almost 3,000 miles from Hollywood – to unlock the truth.This is the story of a doomed Hollywood partnership, a grisly murder and the search that stretched across the country for a killer – or killers.
Season 7: The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley - The story of the toxic relationship between actor Robert Blake and his wife Bonny, her shocking murder, and the chaotic trial that followed.
Season 6: Billionaire Boys Club - In 1980s LA, a group of prep school boys, led by Joe Hunt, formed the "Billionaire Boys Club" but spiraled into kidnapping, torture, and revenge.
Season 5: The Wonderland Murders - In 1981, a drug-fueled gang and a crime kingpin were involved in a brutal quadruple murder in the Hollywood Hills.
Season 4: Death of a Starlet - The tragic tale of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten, caught between three men - Hugh Hefner, Peter Bogdanovich, and her husband Paul Snider.
Season 3: The Dating Game Killer - The story of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game while in the midst of a cross-country murder spree.
Season 2: Young Charlie - The dark journey of Charles Manson, from his troubled childhood to orchestrating the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.
Season 1: Murder in Hollywoodland - The investigation into the 1922 murder of famed director William Desmond Taylor, revealing scandalous affairs and underground drug dens. (edited)
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Listen Now: The Spy Who
Hollywood & Crime
03/11/24 • 6 min
These are stories you were never meant to hear. The invisible but vital work of the world’s intelligence services: secret operatives playing to very different rules. The Spy Who, hosted by Indira Varma and Raza Jaffrey, takes you deep inside that shadow world to meet spies who risked everything in the national interest – or, sometimes, their own.
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The Crime Scene | 1
Hollywood & Crime
06/17/20 • 49 min
The murder of William Desmond Taylor rocks Hollywood. Within hours, everyone has heard the news and is asking the same question: why would anyone want Taylor dead? After examining the crime scene, detectives start narrowing in on the first suspects in this shocking crime.
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Listen Now – Even the Rich: ¡Viva Selena!
Hollywood & Crime
09/05/23 • 6 min
Selena Quintanilla was a force of nature. But when a loyal friend betrayed her, she met a fate she never deserved. Even the Rich is a podcast from Wondery that tells you the stories of the crazy lives of the greatest family dynasties to pop culture superstars. In their new season “Viva Selena!”, you’ll hear how she made a massive cultural impact, and became a legend the world will never forget.
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Wondery Presents - Even The Rich: Murder In The House of Gucci
Hollywood & Crime
11/22/21 • 7 min
In an all-new season of Wondery's podcast, Even The Rich — Hosts Brooke and Aricia bring you the absolutely true and twisted tale of the Gucci family. This three-part series takes a look at the life and tragic death of Maurizio Gucci, a timid young boy who clawed his way to the head of the Gucci family table. On his climb to the top, he turned an epic family empire into an epic family feud, pitting cousin against cousin, brother against brother, and husband against wife. And just when it seemed like Maurizio might emerge from the fight unscathed, he was murdered in cold blood. Who arranged the hit? His jilted ex-wife? One of the many Gucci cousins who despised him? Or was it the mafia? As the lead detective on the case said, “We were going to have to take his life in our hands and open it like a book.”
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Charlotte's Web | 4
Hollywood & Crime
07/01/20 • 53 min
While the search for one of the prime suspects continues, investigators uncover a surprising lead that will take them into the underbelly of Hollywood studios fueled by drugs. Meanwhile, studio head Adolph Zukor arrives in Hollywood to try and control the situation and Detective King discovers explosive evidence that puts someone at the scene of the crime.
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There's Something About Mary | 3
Hollywood & Crime
06/24/20 • 55 min
A prime suspect emerges, but Detective Ed King still has more questions than answers. King interviews a young starlet who was in love with the slain director, and the district attorney meets with the starlet’s overbearing mother.
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Mabel | 2
Hollywood & Crime
06/17/20 • 53 min
A district attorney with ulterior motives assigns the Taylor case to a new lead investigator. An anonymous letter tells authorities where to find the murder weapon, and evidence starts to point to the women in Taylor’s life, starting with the director’s closest friend — A-list comedy actress Mabel Normand.
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The Confession | 6
Hollywood & Crime
07/15/20 • 67 min
Detective King finally gets his day in court with the primary suspect. But has he really found the truth? That’s the question an aging Hollywood director will ask nearly 40 years later when he decides to re-examine the case in hopes of reviving his career.
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Wondery Presents: Blood Ties Season 3 - Strange Days
Hollywood & Crime
05/09/22 • 5 min
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Our family members are not always who we think. When Eleonore Richland exposed her father’s dark legacy, she vowed to clean up the family business – and hired her half-brother, Santino Reyes, to help her do it. But old habits die hard. In the shocking new third season, Eleonore reckons with what her father always taught her growing up: medicine is a bloody business. From Wondery, the makers of “The Shrink Next Door” and “Dr. Death,” Blood Ties stars Gillian Jacobs (Community, Love), Christian Navarro (13 Reasons Why), and Peter Stormare.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hollywood & Crime have?
Hollywood & Crime currently has 126 episodes available.
What topics does Hollywood & Crime cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Hollywood & Crime?
The episode title 'The Crime Scene | 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hollywood & Crime?
The average episode length on Hollywood & Crime is 15 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hollywood & Crime released?
Episodes of Hollywood & Crime are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Hollywood & Crime?
The first episode of Hollywood & Crime was released on Jun 3, 2020.
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