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Bitter Academia
Hosted by Audacy · EN
More than a century later, the death of Jane Stanford remains shrouded in mystery. Who would want the founder of Stanford University and one of the richest women in the world dead? And why?
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MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Digging into a Western NY family killer case and the Karmelo Anthony trial
Jun 700:29:50Tap to summarizeThis week, we’ll hear about a family annihilator case that has shocked communities in Western New York, with a focus on how such cases can impact the mental health of investigators who work on them. We’ll also take a deep look at the Karmelo Anthony case in Texas. Eighteen-year-old Anthony is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf last year at a Frisco track meet. Anthony’s trial began this week, and it’s already causing controversy. Featuring audio from WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and KRLD 1080 in Dallas.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: 'There is no closure' says mother of murder victim, plus crimes from coast to coast
Jun 700:20:13Tap to summarizeFelisha Hatcher speaks about the reality of losing her son, Nick, who was murdered last month. We'll also hear about a decaying body found in the Bronx, a stabbing in Times Square, a hostage situation in California, several crimes in the Philadelphia area and more. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit and KNX News in Los Angeles,
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A family annihilator, Karmelo Anthony’s trial, a socialite’s deadly car game, a mother’s plea and more
Jun 600:49:19Tap to summarizeIn addition to quick dispatches, we’ll hear about a family annihilator case that has shocked communities in Western New York, with a focus on how such cases can impact the mental health of investigators who work on them. We’ll also take a deep look at the Karmelo Anthony case in Texas. Eighteen-year-old Anthony is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf last year at a Frisco track meet. Anthony’s trial began this week, and it’s already causing controversy. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York City, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and KRLD 1080 in Dallas.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: 'He will come after me' says woman fighting to keep her sister's killer locked up
May 3100:25:57Tap to summarizeDeborah Humenney was murdered 50 years ago in Michigan. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she’s doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy. Before we get to those stories, we have some quick crime roundups from coast to coast, including updates to the Matthew Perry death investigation in Los Angeles and another investigation into the death of a professional dancer in New York. Special thanks to KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Unofficial start of summer starts with officer-involved shootings
May 3100:26:52Tap to summarizeMemorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. According to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, more crimes do tend to happen in the summer. In this episode, we’ll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York. In another case out of Pennsylvania, a man with an extensive criminal record allegedly tried to kill a police officer before authorities fatally shot him. Featuring audio from Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Summer heat is rising with officer-involved crimes and the fight to keep a killer behind bars
May 3000:51:56Tap to summarizeMemorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer last weekend, and with warming temperatures, some communities have reported that crime is heating up. In this episode, we’ll check in with some responses to a recent crime uptick including two officer-involved cases in Buffalo, New York. We'll also look into the murder of Deborah Humenney 50 years ago in Detroit, Mich. Now, her convicted killer might go free, and her sister explained why she’s doing everything she can to prevent that from happening in an interview with Audacy. Other cases covered include the death of Matthew Perry. Featuring audio from KNX News in Los Angeles, 1010 WINS in New York City, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, Marty Griffin of KDKA in Pittsburgh and WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WBBM Newsradio in Chicago.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A look at Luigi, OJ, crime, fame and infamy
May 2400:24:38Tap to summarizeSince a manhunt ended with the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in late 2024, he’s almost reached celebrity status. He even has his own fanclub – girls who make their way into his court hearings. Unlike many killers, the unique qualities of Mangione’s case – including his own manifesto – have received a surprisingly warm reception by some. In addition to providing an update on his trials, we’ll unpack his public reception a bit in this episode. To end the show, we’ll touch on one of the most famous celebrity murder cases, the OJ Simpson trial. Mark Fuhrman, a police officer whose infamous, televised, testimony was a key feature of the trial, died this week, and Audacy stations reflected back on how it impacted the eventual verdict. Featuring audio from The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: How mass shooters copy the tragedies of the past
May 2400:29:37Tap to summarizeOn Monday, May 18th, 2026, two teen shooters entered the Islamic Center of San Diego and opened fire, according to authorities. It hasn’t been a week yet since suspects shot and killed two men there and then took their own lives. Investigators have discovered a manifesto they believe the shooters penned. Those indicate that the shooters were at least partly motivated by another shooter who made headlines. We’ll be taking a closer look at that case and its relationship to online culture – including glorification of mass shooters and more – in this episode with expert interviews. KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, KNX News in Los Angeles and WWJ Newsradio in Detroit.
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A tangled web of murder and fame
May 2300:52:19Tap to summarizeCrime and fame have an uncomfortable relationship. While the public wants and needs to know about crimes, the criminals themselves can actually chase the attention that comes committing a crime. Some crimes are so bizarre that its inevitable that they’ll become headline news. And sometimes, criminals are already famous by the time they go down a violent path. In all of these circumstances, increased attention can change the way criminal investigations play out. This week, we'll look at the how fame and infamy played a part in the and recent San Diego mosque shooting, the Luigi Mangione case and the OJ Simpson trial. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, KNX News in Los Angeles, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis, Jason DeRusha and Chad Hartman out of WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A mass shooting linked to AI, the Tops massacre anniversary, and a new approach to stopping gun deaths
May 1700:20:29Tap to summarizeWe’ll hear about a mass shooting that has been linked to artificial intelligence, ongoing efforts in Buffalo to heal from the 2022 Tops Supermarket mass shooting and a new program in Minnesota aimed at reducing homicides. Featuring audio from WBEN News & Talk in Buffalo and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.
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