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For more than 20 years, the murders of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, Conner, seemed like a closed case. But A&E’s Scott Peterson: The New Evidence is challenging everything we thought we knew. This week on Killer Thriller Docu, @jennfessler sits down with veteran defense attorney and ABC News legal consultant @pixleychris to unpack the explosive new documentary, the evidence that could change the case forever, and why the Los Angeles Innocence Project believes Scott Peterson may not have received a fair trial. From overlooked witnesses to new forensic analysis, this is a conversation that will leave you questioning one of the most notorious murder convictions in modern history. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #scottpeterson

For years, Natalee Holloway’s disappearance left more questions than answers. Long before Joran van der Sloot finally confessed to killing Natalee on a beach in Aruba in 2023, actress @amygumenick helped bring her story to millions of viewers. Amy looks back on playing Natalee in her conversation with @reddonovan while the case remained unsolved, the emotional responsibility of portraying a real victim, and how Joran van der Sloot’s confession forever changed the way she sees the story. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #nataleeholloway

A newborn abandoned. A mother accused 30 years later. But is this case as straightforward as it seems? @jennfessler sits down with ‘Baby Doe’ director @jess_earnshaw to examine the shocking true story behind her powerful new documentary. They discuss the controversial prosecution of Gail Ritchie, the little-known phenomenon of pregnancy denial, the courtroom decisions that shaped her murder trial and why the verdict and why this case continues to divide audiences long after the verdict. It’s a conversation that may leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about guilt, justice, and compassion. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

Have you listen to part 2 of this incredible interview between @reddonovan and filmmaker @joeberlingerfilms ? His knowledge of the true crime space and his telling of the story of #tedbundy is unmatched. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

Why did so many people...including judges, girlfriends, friends, and even complete strangers...trust Ted Bundy? Acclaimed filmmaker @joeberlingerfilms reveals to @reddonovan the one thing about Ted Bundy that still unsettles him most, and it isn’t the killings. From the people who loved him to the judges who trusted him, he explains why Bundy’s greatest weapon was hiding in plain sight. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #tedbundy

Did Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile glamorize Ted Bundy or expose the uncomfortable truth about one of history’s most notorious serial killers? Acclaimed filmmaker @joeberlingerfilms speaks with @reddonovan and addresses the criticism head-on. He explains why Zac Efron was the only choice to play Ted Bundy, why audiences were supposed to feel uncomfortable, and what the controversy says about the way we judge evil. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #tedbundy

A special 4th of July Killer Thriller crossover is here ! Killer Thriller Docu host @jennfessler joins @reddonovan to swap unforgettable Fourth of July mishaps before diving into some of the holiday’s most haunting true crime stories. From random acts of violence and manipulative con artists to suspicious husbands and enduring mysteries, they explore the real-life cases forever linked to the Fourth of July. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #fourthofjuly

With the release of the new Netflix documentary Michael Jackson: The Verdict, alongside renewed attention around the biopic Michael, public fascination with the case has surged once again. More than two decades after Michael Jackson was acquitted on all charges, the allegations, the trial, the media coverage, and his lasting legacy continue to sharply divide public opinion. Investigative journalist @dianedimond one of the first reporters to break coverage of the 1993 allegations, unpacks the case and its aftermath, drawing on decades of reporting across multiple trials, books, and documentaries with host @jennfessler She takes listeners inside what it was like covering the courtroom in real time—from the shifting testimony and powerful defense strategies to the moments that shaped how the jury saw the case. She also breaks down what she believes is still missing from how the story has been told, and why the context inside the courtroom continues to fuel debate decades later.#truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #michaeljackson

What happens when a television series takes on one of the most powerful companies in America @strongdanny reveals to @reddonovan how representatives connected to the company behind OxyContin tried to convince him he had the facts wrong and shares what he learned while investigating the people, decisions, and corporate practices that helped fuel the opioid epidemic.#dopesick ##truecrime #truecrimepodcast

Make sure to listen to part 1 of @reddonovan interview with @strongdanny before part 2 comes out tomorrow as he talks all thi he #dopesick #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

A drug marketed as safe. Doctors who trusted the science. Families torn apart by addiction. Dopesick pulled back the curtain on the opioid epidemic and the devastating consequences that followed. @strongdanny discusses with @reddonovan the investigation, the victims, and the shocking truths behind one of television’s most powerful true-crime dramas in part 1 of his interview. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #dopesick

From notorious killers and headline-making scandals to the unsettling twists of Maternal Instinct, Michael Jackson, Ted Bundy, and more, @reddonovan and @jennfessler swap their latest obsessions and explore the dark stories that captivate us, haunt us, and keep us hitting next episode. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

A teenage girl disappears...left for dead in the woods by a trusted teacher. Against impossible odds and a harrowing thirty-hour ordeal, she survives. @jenniegarth discusses with @reddonovan the emotional toll of portraying Ashley Reeves’ mother, why the story hit especially hard as a mom of three daughters, and the scene that left her shaken long after filming ended. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

Have you listened to our episode with director Jessica Dimmock of #maternalinstinct #truecrime #taylorparker #truecrimepodcast

Are you talking about #maternalinstinct on Netflix and Taylor Parker like everyone else? If so, this is an episode you don’t want to miss as @jennfessler speaks with director of the doc @jessicadimmock about the true crime everyone is shocked by! #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

Have you listened to the first part of this interview with @jenniegarth and her portrayal of Laurie Kellogg ? It was the true crime story that put Laurie in jail for 26 years! @reddonovan gets to the heart of this film and the crime through a very surprising conversation. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

This week @jennfessler sits down with Maternal Instinct director @jessicadimmock to discuss the shocking true story of Taylor Parker, a young Texas woman whose elaborate web of deception spiraled into one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory. Together, Jenn and Jessica delve into Parker’s years of lies, the unanswered questions surrounding her motivations, and the devastating impact the crime had on Reagan Hancock’s family and community. They also explore the challenges of telling such a sensitive story, the red flags that many people noticed but struggled to act upon, and the deeper themes of motherhood, manipulation, intuition, and trust. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #maternalinstinct

Long before true crime became an obsession, @jenniegarth took on one of the darkest roles of her career: a young woman who suffered years of abuse before being accused of orchestrating her husband’s murder. Jennie revisits the controversial story with @reddonovan and admits that even after all these years, she still has questions about where the truth begins and ends. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

Have you listened to this interview???? @reddonovan talks with @shanermeier about his experience filming The Matthew Shepard Story and how this role changed his life and career path. This true crime defined what a hate crime is today. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #matthewshepard

Actor @shanermeier opens up to @reddonovan about the emotional and physical toll of portraying Matthew Shepard, one of America’s most infamous hate-crime victims. He revisits the murder that shocked the world and shares memories of the brutal assault scenes that still haunt him, the responsibility of telling a real family’s story, and why he remains deeply connected to Matthew’s legacy. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #matthewshepard

Have you listened to our recent docu episode where @jennfessler speaks with father @devercellygary and director @dc3director about the true crime documentary 4000 Days. They discuss the devastating realities of hazing culture, the silence that protects it, and the families who have turned unimaginable loss into a movement for change. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity

Court TV’s @tedcourttv walks @reddonovan through the strange behavior, controversial evidence, and unforgettable moments that defined the Scott Peterson case. From life inside the courtroom to the details jurors couldn’t ignore, Ted explains why so many people believed Scott’s own behavior worked against him. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #scottpeterson

In this powerful episode, @jennfessler sits down with Gary DeVercelly, whose son Gary Jr. tragically died in a fraternity hazing incident nearly 20 years ago, and Daniel, director of the new documentary film 4000, premiering next week at the Tribeca Film Festival. They discuss the devastating realities of hazing culture, the silence that protects it, and the families who have turned unimaginable loss into a movement for change. Through Gary’s personal story and @dc3director reporting, the conversation explores why awareness must start long before college and how breaking the cycle of hazing “tradition” could save lives. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #hazing #hazingprevention

Have you listened to Part 1 of this interview between @reddonovan and @tedcourttv ? Ted’s behind the scenes knowledge of the Scott and Laci Peterson case from the medias perspective is unmatched. Don’t miss out! #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #scottpeterson

A quiet night. A locked door. And a stranger is already inside. She thought she was safe. She wasn’t. In this episode, Director Traci Hays and star @tylertperez talk to @reddonovan about @lifetimetv Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story, a chilling story where a quiet life is shattered when a stranger takes control from inside of a home.#truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity But what makes it even more disturbing? There’s no grand plan, no personal motive, just the terrifying randomness of how it all began.

Make sure to listen to part 2 of this incredible conversation between @jharreljerome and @reddonovan “When They See Us” is more than just a title, it is a fight for justice in a story that made you question whether or not it was possible. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #centralpark5

What happened to Korey Wise after the Central Park Five convictions was almost unimaginable. Emmy-winning actor @jharreljerome opens up to @reddonovan about filming the brutal prison scenes in Netflix’s When They See Us, portraying Korey Wise’s years inside Rikers, and the emotional toll of stepping into one of the most devastating wrongful conviction stories in America. He also shares the powerful moment the real Korey Wise finally watched the series, and why the story still hits so hard years later. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #centralpark5

What’s it like to step inside one of the most heartbreaking true crime stories ever dramatized on screen? Emmy-winning actor @jharreljerome joins @reddonovan to revisit the story behind Netflix’s When They See Us. He reveals the emotional toll of playing Korey Wise, one of the wrongly convicted Central Park Five. Jharrel opens up about meeting Korey in real life, filming inside active prisons, the brutality of the boys’ interrogations, and why the role has stayed with him. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #whentheyseeus

Aspiring van life YouTuber, Gabby Petito, went missing after going on a trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. The search for Gabby became a story that gripped the nation, with people wanting justice. Jen sits down with Gabby’s mother, Nicole Schmidt, to talk about her magnificent daughter, the Netflix documentary American Murder: Gabby Petito, and how the loss of Gabby has led to creating a foundation to help educate people on the signs of domestic violence.  Plus, @nicoleaschmidt_ gives @jennfessler information on how you can see her and others on the Crime Unfiltered tour. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #gabbypetito

@mandy_matney covers so much in this episode with @reddonovan about the overturned conviction of Alex Murdaugh. As one of the journalists with incredible first hand knowledge of the case, you don’t want to miss it. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #truecrimecommunity #murdaughmurders