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True Crime Obsessed

True Crime Obsessed

True Crime Obsessed

The true crime / comedy podcast YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE. We recap your favorite true crime documentaries with humor, sass, and heart. FROM VULTURE: "It’s not wrong to laugh when you’re listening to a true-crime podcast. Or at least I hope it isn’t, because if almost crashing my car while listening to True Crime Obsessed is wrong, I don’t want to be right." Hear our take on "Abducted in Plain Sight," "The Ted Bundy Tapes,"Dirty John: The Dirty Truth" and so many more.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best True Crime Obsessed episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to True Crime Obsessed 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 True Crime Obsessed episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Nineteen-year-old Melissa Witt vanished from a bowling alley parking lot on December 1, 1994. Her body was found in the woods two weeks later. But it would take eight years to learn what happened to her.
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!
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True Crime Obsessed - 364: Escape from a House of Horrors: The Turpin Family
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05/14/24 • 78 min

On January 14, 2018, 17-year-old Jordan Turpin did the unthinkable: She broke out of the home where she and her 12 siblings were being heled prisoner by their parents, and, using a stolen cell phone, she called 911. 90 minutes later, police entered the home and discovered a horror that's almost impossible to imagine: Children chained to beds, living in filth, emaciated from years of malnutrition. The decades-long nightmare was over, but how on Earth had these parents been able to conceal their abuses for so long?
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!
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True Crime Obsessed - 316: The Dexter Killer (from 48 hours)
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10/10/23 • 51 min

By the fall of 2008, Mark Twitchell could no longer control his dark urges. And so the 29-year-old filmmaker, husband, and father began luring unsuspecting victims to a rented garage in a quiet neighborhood. Believing they were going there to meet Tinder dates, these victims were quickly overtaken by a gun-wheedling monster in a hockey mask whose only plan was to torture and kill them in the style of Dexter Morgan--his favorite character on his favorite TV show.
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 300 FULL BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "House of Haammer" "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99," "Bad Vegan" "LuLaRich" "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" "Night Stalker" "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "A Wilderness of Error" "The Vow" "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE!
COME TO PATRICK'S TRAVELING BOOK PARTY!
PHONEIX: December, 3.PITTSBURGH: December 8 & 9Toronto: December 10
COME TO OBSESSED FEST! Spend a weekend with all your favorite true crime podcasters, DRAG QUEENS, and true crime personalities! Tickets and Info Here!
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True Crime Obsessed - 304: Amber: The Girl Behind The Alert
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07/11/23 • 59 min

You've heard of the Amber Alert, but have you heard of Amber Hagerman? Hagerman was the 9-year-old girl who's abduction and murder was the impetus for the alert system that has now saved the lives of over1000 children. In this documentary--one of the best we've seen in a while--Amber's mother shares the chilling and downright shocking details of her daughter's murder for the first and last time. And she shares the never before seen documentary footage that captured Amber's last days.
FAM!! WE'RE ON TOUR!! Come see us COVER "THE JINX" LIVE in Boston, Washington DC, Charlotte, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and NEW Y0RK CITY! Get information and tickets right now by clicking here!!
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 300 FULL BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "House of Haammer" "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99," "Bad Vegan" "LuLaRich" "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" "Night Stalker" "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "A Wilderness of Error" "The Vow" "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE!
COME TO PATRICK'S TRAVELING BOOK PARTY!! It's like nothing we've ever done before! It's one part dance party / on part reading from his hilarious book / one part hang sesh! He's coming to Indianapolis / Kansas City / Cape Cod, MA / Portland, OR / LONDON / Nashville / Detroit / AND MORE CITIES BEING ANNOUNCED SOON! GET ALL THE INFORMATION AND TICKETS HERE!
FAMMMM!! OBSESSED FEST '23 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!! Obsessed Fest '23 is happening in Dallas, TX From October 20 - 22nd. Come and hang out with your favorite true crime podcasters and personalities from docs we've covered! There will be panels, meetups, meet & greets, book signings, Gillian's Taylor Swift Singalong, Karaoke, games, AND WE'RE CLOSING OUT THE WEEKEND WITH A HUGE EPIC DRAG BRUNCH!! OH, AND both TCO and I Think Not! live shows!!
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True Crime Obsessed - 353: The Disappearance and Murder of Lynette Dawson
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03/26/24 • 57 min

Chris and Lynette Dawson were the "perfect" couple. He was a famous rugby star, model, and teacher. Lynette was a loving wife and mother. But everything changed when on of Chris's female students moved into the family home. Chris's obsession with the student was obvious. And then, suddenly Lynette was gone. Chris claimed that she needed some time away. But when she never came back, it was obvious that something sinister had happened. The documentary this episode is based on can be watched here.
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "Love Has Won", "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace," "House of Haammer" "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99," "Bad Vegan" "LuLaRich" "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" "Night Stalker" "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "A Wilderness of Error" "The Vow" "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more!
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17 year old Nikki Kuhnhausen was a social media star. She lived her life online. So when she suddenly stopped posting in June of 2019, instantly her friends, family, and followers knew something was wrong. Investigators quickly jump in and use Nikki's own social media accounts to try to figure out what happened to her.
Come to Patrick's Traveling book party! He'll bein in Pittsburgh This Friday and Saturday evening and then in Toronto on Sunday! Get info and ticket here!
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "House of Haammer" "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99," "Bad Vegan" "LuLaRich" "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" "Night Stalker" "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "A Wilderness of Error" "The Vow" "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE!
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True Crime Obsessed - 389: The TikTok Star Murders

389: The TikTok Star Murders

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09/17/24 • 58 min

Popular TikTok creator Ali Abulaban and his beautiful wife Ana seem like they have it all, but behind the picture-perfect life portrayed online is a relationship filled with domestic violence that falls apart when the abuse takes a deadly turn.
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, The Murder of Laci Peterson, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!
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True Crime Obsessed - 408: The Girl Who Looked Like Me (From 20/20)
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12/31/24 • 60 min

When Tamika Huston vanished, a trail of evidence led South Carolina investigators on a yearlong search to find her. Their discoveries would reveal a shocking murder and unexpected killer, but Huston's story would spotlight concerns faced by families of missing women of color and the lack of national media attention given to their cases.
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!
FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! In February and March he's coming to Seattle, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Denver, Indianapolis, New Orleans, and Kansas City WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! CLICK HERE for tickets and info!
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True Crime Obsessed - 224: The Murder of Jessica Chambers: An ID Mystery
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02/01/22 • 59 min

On December 6, 2014, 19-year-old Jessica Chambers was set on fire and left for dead. Her injuries were horrific and she died a few hours later. Who would do this to the popular young woman, and why? Investigators had few clues to go as the dogged search for Jessica's killer takes over her small town.
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 200 FULL BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "LuLaRich" "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" "Night Stalker" "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "A Wilderness of Error" "The Vow" "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE!
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True Crime Obsessed - Dirty John: The Dirty Truth

Dirty John: The Dirty Truth

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08/22/23 • 67 min

When Debra Newell met John Meehan on dating site for the 50+ crowd, he seemed too good to be true. A handsome, fit, successful doctor? She was interested. But, beginning with their first date, there were warning signs...something wasn't quite right here. But she ignored her instincts and allowed him to move quickly. He moved in with her after a few weeks and convinced her to marry him after just two months. All the while, her adult children begged her to pay attention to the red flags, lies, and abusive behavior.
FAM!! WE'RE ON TOUR!! Come see us COVER "THE JINX" LIVE in Boston, Washington DC, Charlotte, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and NEW Y0RK CITY! Get information and tickets right now by clicking here!!
LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 300 FULL BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "House of Haammer" "Trainwreck: Woodstock '99," "Bad Vegan" "LuLaRich" "John Wayne Gacy: Devil in Disguise" "Night Stalker" "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "A Wilderness of Error" "The Vow" "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE!
COME TO PATRICK'S TRAVELING BOOK PARTY!! It's like nothing we've ever done before! It's one part dance party / on part reading from his hilarious book / one part hang sesh! He's coming to Indianapolis / Kansas City / Cape Cod, MA / Portland, OR / LONDON / Nashville / Detroit / AND MORE CITIES BEING ANNOUNCED SOON! GET ALL THE INFORMATION AND TICKETS HERE!
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FAQ

How many episodes does True Crime Obsessed have?

True Crime Obsessed currently has 560 episodes available.

What topics does True Crime Obsessed cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on True Crime Obsessed?

The episode title '393: The Murder of Melissa Witt (From Tubi's "Uneven Ground: The Melissa Witt Story")' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on True Crime Obsessed?

The average episode length on True Crime Obsessed is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of True Crime Obsessed released?

Episodes of True Crime Obsessed are typically released every 5 days, 7 hours.

When was the first episode of True Crime Obsessed?

The first episode of True Crime Obsessed was released on May 1, 2017.

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Love them!!! They’re funny and still respectful to victims. Keep being stupid! 😂

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This is my favorite podcast! Patrick and Ellen make me laugh out loud every time I listen and their banter b also commitment to telling the truth and getting these stories out there is pure gold

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