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True Crime California
True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, a former host of Twisted Listers Podcast, these stories will cover everything from well known crimes we've all heard about, to more obscure stories that need to be told. Join in weekly for new cases, with occasional multi-episode arcs for the bigger cases out there, with mini episodes coming soon too! This podcast is creepy, interesting, and all…
Episodes
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TCC #31: The Murder of Elyse Pahler
This week, we're looking at a truly horrific, senseless, and very brutal murder that inspired not only a nationwide conversation about free speech and music…
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TCC #30: The Hart Family Murders
We're back with another horrible case of murder in the Golden State of California, and this one is a doozy! The story is awful from start to finish, and ends…
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TCC 29: The Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez Part 2
We continue with the story of one of the most infamous murderers in the history of California: Richard Ramirez! Part 2 takes us deep into the life of this…
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TCC #29: The Night Stalker - Richard Ramirez, Part 1
Sometimes, you just have to take on a big case, and very few are bigger in California True Crime History than the story of Richard Ramirez. Richard Ramirez…
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TCC #28: Betty Broderick
And we're back! This week, we take a look at a sometimes heroine, sometimes villain, the woman, the myth, the legend - Betty Broderick! Everybody in the 90's…
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TCC #27: The Greystone Mansion Murders
This episode, we are going back in time a bit more than usual, all the way back to the 1920's, to a case that was such an important part of history, yet is so…
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TCC #26: Angelina Rodriguez
This week, we are looking at a case of a woman so dumb, so greedy, that her story is almost funny... almost. Had she not murdered one (maybe more) people, her…
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TCC #25: Mark "Gator" Rogowski
This week, we decided to not lean into the holidays, and instead do a totally random, but still completely horrifice, case of murder and mayhem. Instead of…
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TCC #24 Mary Vincent
This episode, we are continuing with survivors stories, with the incredible, horrible, story of Mary Vincent. Mary was only 15 when she ran away from her…
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TCC 23: The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping
This week we're looking at a story of survival, which can be a great thing, but also has a lot of trauma related repercussions for the survivor, or in this…
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TCC #22: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders
This week, we're going back in time to a horrific and little covered case: The Wineville Chicken Coop Murders. Be warned, this case is centered around horrific…
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TCC #21 Theresa Knorr
This week, we are diving in on one of the most horrific tales we've ever heard or spoke of: The worst mother in the world, Theresa Knorr. This absolute monster…
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TCC #20 The Napa Halloween Massacre
This week we're kicking off spooky season with a well known Halloween Homicide that took place in Napa, California. Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara were…
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TCC #19 The Speed Freak Killers
This week, we're diving into a serial killer duo who were rightfully dubbed The Speed Freak Killers. These to drugged out losers assaulted and killed as many…
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TCC #18 The Murder of Kristin Smart, Part 2
We're back this week with the conclusion of the absolutely terrible case of the murder of Kristin Smart. While the conclusion does have some very gratifying…
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TCC #18 The Murder of Kristin Smart, Part 1
We are BACK, finally! After a nearly five month hiatus, Cindy is back with a doozy of a case! The murder of Kristin Smart is something most Californians of a…
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TCC 17 Roger Kibbe, The I-5 Strangler
This week, we take a look at a slightly lesser known but still very scary serial killer, Roger Kibbe, the I-5 Strangler. Roger had the typical serial killer…
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TCC 16 Steven and Cary Stayner, Part 2
This week we conclude the terrible tale of two brothers, both wounded by their childhoods, in very different but equally horrific ways, and both with tragic…
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TCC #16 Steven and Cary Stayner, Part 1
This week is part 1 of a two-for-one true crime story, with two horrifying stories from the same ill fated family - the Stayners. We begin our story with the…
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TCC #15 Sherri Rasmussen
Sherri Rasmussen was a super accomplished, intelligent, beautiful woman with a fantastic career and brand new marriage when she was brutally murdered inside…
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TCC #14 The Keddie Cabin Murders
This week, we're taking a look at an unsolved case - one of the most famous in California, in fact! This came in as a listener request but was definitely…
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TCC #13 Richard Chase Part 2
This week we're finishing our terrible tale of the Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase. This man was haunted by demons created in his own sick mind, and…
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TCC #13 Richard Chase, Part 1
This week is another two parter (sorry friends!) This is the horrific, terrible, very sad tale of Richard Chase, otherwise known as the vampire of Sacramento…
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TCC #12 Colleen Stan, The Girl in the Box
This week we're covering another well known and completely over the top case - the case of Colleen Stan, otherwise known as the Girl in the Box. This story is…
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TCC #11 The Murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks
This week we're covering a slightly lesser know, yet no less horrible case - the murder of Tom and Jackie Hawks. Tom and Jackie Hawks were two fun loving…
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TCC #10 Dorothea Puente Part 2
Part 2! This week, we are diving into a personal favorite case: the story of Dorothea Puente! This murderous granny lived a wild life before turning her petty…
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TCC #10 Dorothea Puente Part 1
This week, we are diving into a personal favorite case: the story of Dorothea Puente! This murderous granny lived a wild life before turning her petty crimes…
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TCC #9: The Toolbox Killer
This week, we look at what can only be described as a devastating case, truly one of the worst out there - The Toolbox Killer. This case again takes place in…
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TCC #8: The Barbecue Murders
This week, we go back to the 70's for another infamous crime: The Barbecue Murders! This is a classic tale of parricide, but the details muddy the waters a bit…
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TCC #7 The Murder of Debbie Dorian
This week we are covering a lesser known, but still horrific (and also very interesting) case: the murder of Debbie Dorian. Debbie Dorian was a smart, driven…
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TCC #6 Polly Klaas
This week we take a look at one of the most infamous, horrifying cases in California history: the abduction and murder of Polly Klaas. This story takes place…
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TCC #5 Bill Bonin Part 2
This week finishes the horrifying saga of Bill Bonin, otherwise known as the Freeway Killer, who killed at least 21 young men and boys between 1979 and 1980…
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TCC #5: Bill Bonin Part 1
This week, Cindy is doing a deep dive on the absolutely horrible, despicable serial killer, William "Bill" Bonin. This trash bag human assaulted or murdered…
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True Crime California: Welcome to the Show!
True Crime California is a podcast about crimes that take place in, you guessed it - the great Golden State of California. Brought to you by Cindy, a former…
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TCC #4 The Murder of Cara Knott
This week we take a look at yet another murder from the 1980's, this time from 1986 in San Diego County. This story is about the tragic murder of 20 year old…
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TCC #3 The Sweetheart Murders
Take two on this case! This week, Cindy is looking at a previously cold case that was finally solved over 30 years after a young couple was abducted from…
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TCC #2: The Wonderland Murders
This week, we take a look at the very well known and horrifying case of the Wonderland Murders. This case involves a slew of then-well-known names, including…
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TCC Episode 1: Dorothy Stratten
Hello and welcome to True Crime California, a podcast all about crime that takes place in the Great Golden State. For our first episode, we dive into the…