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Housewives of True Crime
Hosted by Tabitha Kane · EN
Housewives of True Crime is where true crime meets real life — stories told from the heart, and a dash of sarcasm. Hosted by Tabitha Kane, this weekly podcast dives into the darkest corners of crime, mystery, and justice… all through the lens of a sharp-witted, no-nonsense woman who tells it like it is.
From chilling murders to jaw-dropping trials, Tabitha breaks it all down with her signature blend of storytelling, humor, and straight-up truth. No fluff. No filter. Just gripping cases and real talk — the kind you’d share over coffee with your best friend…
Whether you’re deep into the Karen Read trial or revisiting infamous cases you thought you knew, Housewives of True Crime delivers the facts, and the lessons we all need to hear.
New episodes every week.
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Year of the Horse: Running Toward Something Better
Feb 2300:49:53Tap to summarizeAfter seven years of deep dives into heavy true crime, Tab and Jenny reflect on transformation, burnout, and stepping into a lighter era. Inspired by the shift from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse, they embrace freedom, movement, and fun - without abandoning what listeners love. Today’s pivot? Reality TV chaos. They unpack the explosive “Scandoval” affair from Vanderpump Rules, breaking down the betrayal between Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix, and Rachel Leviss.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/clink* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Stolen Bible Leads to Arrest in the Murder of Earl Olander
Feb 1700:46:04Tap to summarizeIn Carver, Minnesota, 90-year-old farmer Earl Olander was found brutally murdered inside his ransacked farmhouse. Bound with duct tape and beaten, Earl was left to die after his phone line was cut. Despite the chaotic scene, investigators uncovered only three distinct shoeprints as evidence. Months later, a shocking break came when Earl’s Norwegian Bible and savings bonds were discovered in a vacated apartment, linking the crime to a local man. As police unraveled connections between stolen cash, trusted workers, and multiple suspects, a quiet rural robbery exposed betrayal, greed, and a calculated attack on a vulnerable elderly man.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/clink* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Au Pair Plea Deal Rejected: Judge Hands Down 10 Years
Feb 1600:17:46Tap to summarizeIn todays bite-sized episode, Tab and Jenny break down the sentencing of Juliana Magalhães in the killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. After pleading guilty to manslaughter in Joseph’s death, Juliana faced a prosecution recommendation of time served—but the judge rejected it. Citing chilling aggravating factors, including manipulating a child, hanging up on 911, and fabricating a story that smeared Joseph as a rapist, the court imposed the maximum 10-year sentence...Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/clink* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Two Cases, Two Nightmares: Ohio Murders and an Arizona Abduction
Feb 900:51:11Tap to summarizeTab and Jenny cover two major true crime stories. First, the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio. The couple were found shot dead in their home while their young children were unharmed. Suspicion quickly focused on Monique’s ex-husband Michael McKee after surveillance placed his vehicle near the home. He has since been arrested and charged with aggravated murder and burglary as investigators cite ballistic and digital evidence. Next, they discuss the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie. Cameras were disabled, blood was found, and ransom notes demand Bitcoin. The case remains active and developing...Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/clink* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Eyewitness Errors and 90s Policing: Tom Smith on JJ Velasquez
Feb 500:34:12Tap to summarizeTab welcomes retired NYPD detective Tom Smith for a Bonus Time discussion about the wrongful conviction of JJ Velasquez. Tom shares insight into 1990s New York policing, eyewitness identification challenges, and how limited technology impacted investigations. He explains mugshot books, lineup procedures, and pressures detectives and prosecutors faced during high-profile cases. The conversation explores how modern DNA testing and surveillance have transformed criminal justice and helped overturn wrongful convictions...Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/clink* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Locked Up for a Crime He Didn’t Commit: The JJ Velazquez Case
Feb 201:02:06Tap to summarizeTabitha Kane covers the wrongful conviction of Jon-Adrian “JJ” Velazquez who was wrongfully convicted in 1999 for the 1998 murder of retired NYPD detective Albert Ward during a Harlem gambling-parlor robbery, despite no physical evidence connecting him to the crime and descriptions that didn’t match him. Witnesses initially misidentified him, and he spent over 23 years in prison before his sentence was commuted in 2021. A 2022 reinvestigation by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Post-Conviction Justice Unit found DNA on a betting slip did not match Velazquez, leading a judge to vacate his conviction in 2024. Velasquez now advocates for justice reform...Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Marley Spoon: https://marleyspoon.com/offer/CLINK* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CLINK20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The Au Pair Affair at The Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan Murders
Jan 2600:53:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Tab and Jenny dive into the shocking case of Christine Banfield’s murder and the twisted web surrounding it. A supposedly innocent intruder, Joseph Ryan, is lured to her home under the guise of a consensual BDSM scenario, orchestrated by Brendan and Juliana. What begins as a fetish role-play escalates into real-life tragedy, resulting in Joseph’s death and Christine’s murder. Investigators uncover bizarre inconsistencies, a carefully staged alibi, and a manipulative love triangle. Juliana ultimately faces charges while Brendan evades immediate arrest...Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Marley Spoon: https://marleyspoon.com/offer/CLINK* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CLINK20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Signed, Stabbed, and Stolen: The Murder of Cliff Lambert
Jan 1901:06:07Tap to summarizeSorry about the bad audio in this episode - we’re aware of the issue and are actively working on a solution to improve it going forward.In this episode, we unravel the shocking and long-running case of Cliff Lambert, a wealthy Palm Springs art dealer whose life ended after a seemingly harmless date turned deadly. What began as a fake inheritance scheme spiraled into a brutal murder involving a phony attorney, a conman posing as a prince, a disgraced real lawyer, and multiple accomplices. We trace the crime from December 2008 through years of fraud, cover-ups, judicial misconduct, overturned convictions, retrials, and finally, justice in 2025. This case exposes greed, manipulation, and how money - when used improperly - can destroy lives.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Marley Spoon: https://marleyspoon.com/offer/CLINK* Check out Progressive: https://progressive.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CLINK20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →The Mystery of Room 348: Greg Fleniken Story
Aug 1800:35:28Tap to summarizeGregory “Greg” Fleniken, 55, lived weekdays in Beaumont, Texas for work, returning weekends to his wife Susie in Louisiana. In September 2010, he was found dead in his hotel room with no signs of struggle. Initially believed to be natural causes, an autopsy revealed severe internal injuries. Investigators were stumped until private investigator Ken Brennan uncovered patched wall damage between Greg’s room and the adjoining one. Three electricians had been drinking next door when Lance Mueller accidentally fired a gun, the bullet striking Greg...Unlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/CLINK* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CLINK for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →Easter Sunday Murders: The Tragic Case of Wayne and Sharmon Stock
Aug 11, 202500:47:22Tap to summarizeIn this gripping solo episode, Tabitha Kane unravels the shocking 2006 Easter murders of Wayne and Sharmon Stock in Murdock, Nebraska. Beloved community members, the Stocks were brutally killed in their home, sparking a botched investigation that led to the wrongful arrest of relatives Matt Livers and Nick Sampson. Through coerced confessions, fabricated evidence, and police tunnel vision, the case nearly ended in tragedy for the innocent men. A crucial clue—a gold ring—ultimately exposed the real killers: teenage drifters Jessica Reid and Greg Fester, on a drug-fueled crime spree. Tabitha details the investigation’s failures, the killers’ confessions, and the lasting impact on all involved.Ask ChatGPTUnlock a world of exclusive content and insider access by joining our Patreon community at patreon.com/HousewivesOfTrueCrime, or at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/housewives-of-true-crime.Dive deeper into the intriguing world of true crime with us!Show Your True Crime Passion with Our Exclusive Merchandise!Visit https://shop.housewivesoftruecrime.com/ to check out our unique collection and grab your favorites today!Discover the Ultimate in Beauty with 5Crimes Cosmetics!Elevate your skin and hair care routine with our exclusive line of 5Crimes products.Visit us at https://fivecrimes.com/ to explore our range and embrace the beauty revolution with 5Crimes.Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@housewivesoftruecrimeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/?hl=enFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@housewivesoftruecrime?lang=enJoin our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/Clink Clink 🥂Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/CLINK* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CLINK for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/housewives-of-true-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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