True Crime All The Time Podcast
Hosts: Mike Ferguson & Mike Gibson
Episode: Veronica Boza (April 27, 2026)

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the 2010 murder of Veronica Boza, a successful television producer and devoted mother, who was shot and killed in her Nashville home. The hosts, Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson (Gibby), walk listeners through the details of her life, the increasingly contentious relationship with her estranged husband Tim Boza, the convoluted investigation, and the eventual unraveling of a murder-for-hire scheme inspired by a Hollywood movie. The episode explores themes of domestic strife, financial pressure, betrayal, and the hubris of those who believe they can outsmart both the law and fate.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Veronica Boza’s Life and Marital Struggles

• Background: Born in Milan, Italy (03/31/1971), majored in psychology before moving to the US at 23 to pursue TV production (03:42–04:27).
• Career and Family: Accomplished, known for kindness and professionalism (05:06).
• Marriage to Tim Boza: Married in 1994; settled in Hermitage, TN; had one son. Marriage soured due to financial disparities as her career soared while his floundered (05:50–06:23).
  • Mike Ferguson: "There are some men who can't handle that." (06:06)
• Divorce Proceedings: Filed in 2009; asset division resolved, but contentious custody battle ensued. Veronica ultimately received more time with her son but had stiffer financial responsibilities (07:02–08:22).
• Custody Anxiety: Tim was concerned Veronica might relocate, but she repeatedly assured she wanted to stay for their son’s benefit (08:34–09:11).

The Murder

• Timeline: Veronica was shot on August 29, 2010. That morning, she took her son to church, exchanged custody with Tim in the parking lot, and returned home alone (09:11–10:16).
• Discovery: Found around 12:30pm by boyfriend Brian Robinson, after a planned outing. Veronica had been shot four times—a clear sign of a violent struggle (10:16–11:02).
  • Mike Ferguson: "She was going after that gun to try to save herself." (11:02)
• Crime Scene Notes: Missing murder weapon, shell casings mostly removed, clear knowledge of forensic basics (11:00–11:54).

Early Suspects and Alibis

• Boyfriend Under Scrutiny: Brian was considered a suspect given proximity and relationship but had a solid alibi supported by surveillance footage (13:32–14:09, 18:00–19:23, 20:06).
  • Mike Ferguson on Brian's motive: "It can’t be financial. You don't have anything monetarily invested in this relationship." (20:05)
• Estranged Husband Tim Boza: Displayed little emotion when notified, raising investigators' suspicions (21:43–22:16).
• Veronica's Prior Assailant: Eliminated quickly—he was confirmed in jail at the time (14:09–15:04).

Investigative Breakthroughs

• The 12-Minute Window: Timelines established through phone records and witness accounts showed a very small window for the murder—between 12:08pm and 12:20pm (17:42–18:17).
• Suspicious Phone Activity: Tim made several calls to friend Corey Cotham, both before and after the murder (26:19–27:22).
• Phone and Vehicle Tracking: Corey's cell traveled with Veronica’s, and a light-colored SUV matching his was seen near the crime scene (27:26–28:26).

The Murder-for-Hire Plot Unfolds

• Corey Cotham: A friend with a record of violence; his phone's movements matched the timeline of the murder. He gave shifting alibis and became agitated when confronted with phone evidence (27:22–30:49). Police found gloves, clothing, and a red lunchbox (believed to have held the murder weapon) in his car.
• Jenny Addington (Corey’s Girlfriend): Initially corroborated Corey’s alibi but later admitted she couldn't be certain about his whereabouts and revealed she had stolen and hidden a 9mm gun at Corey's request (33:30–34:49).
• Gun Connection: The murder weapon matched casings from Jenny’s ex-husband’s missing gun (35:41).

The Confessions and The Crisscross Murder Plot

• Under Pressure: Jenny wore a wire, and Corey revealed incriminating knowledge about the gun used—details not publicly released (36:52–38:03).
• Hollywood Inspiration: Tim eventually confessed conversations about a murder swap plot—a direct reference to “Throw Mama from the Train” (38:27–39:34).
  • Mike Ferguson: "Tim did say that the plot was inspired by the 1987 movie Throw Mama from the Train." (39:31)
• Tim’s Shifting Storylines: In multiple interviews, Tim alternated between feigned ignorance, partial admissions, and attempts to downplay his role—even after admitting to agreeing to pay Corey $10,000 (45:22–47:19).
• Motivations: Tim had both financial and custody motives. He filed an insurance claim just three days after the murder (24:02–24:44, 42:00).

Prosecution and Verdict

• Evidence:
  • DNA mixture from towel inconclusive but consistent with Corey and Veronica (31:45–32:29).
  • Cell and text records showed incriminating patterns.
  • Both Tim and Corey’s recorded communications revealed knowledge and intention.
• Trial: Both men tried separately and found guilty. Corey sentenced to life without parole plus 25 years (February 2012); Tim in October 2012 not eligible for parole until serving 51 years (52:59–53:19).
• Host Reflection on Outcome: Both hosts agree with sentences; see the case as an example of criminals believing they're smarter than they are and being betrayed by their own stories.
  • Mike Gibson: "You could only pivot so many times anyway." (54:48)
  • Mike Ferguson: "When you're telling the truth, it's easy to keep the story straight... when you're crafting this narrative that turns out to be false, it can be a lot harder..." (54:15–54:48)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Toxic Masculinity & Divorce:
  • Mike Ferguson: "There are some men who can't handle that...I am 100% okay with it..." (06:06)
• On Timeline Realization:
  • Mike Gibson: "That's a very small window." (17:42)
• On Phone Evidence and Tracking:
  • Mike Ferguson: "But here's the thing, right? If this guy turns out to be the killer...why didn't he have enough sense to think that his phone was going to be tracked?" (27:55)
• On the Crisscross Plot’s Absurdity:
  • Mike Gibson (on the murder swap): "Is this like the Stranger on the Train?" (39:14)
• On Parental Priorities:
  • Mike Ferguson: "...how does one parent not think that no matter how this shakes out, it is going to do irreparable damage to their child?" (56:06)
• On Lying to the Police:
  • Mike Ferguson: "When you're telling the truth, it's easy to keep the story straight..." (54:15)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Veronica’s Background: 03:10–05:06
• Marital Tension and Divorce: 05:50–09:11
• The Murder and Immediate Aftermath: 09:11–12:33
• Early Suspect Alibis: 13:32–15:04, 18:00–19:23
• Timeline & Crime Scene Forensics: 17:42–18:17, 26:19–28:26
• Corey’s Suspect Status & Evidence: 27:22–31:25, 33:07–34:49
• Revelation of Murder-for-Hire Plot: 38:27–41:15
• Tim’s Multiple Confessions: 41:15–47:19
• Trial & Sentencing: 52:59–53:19
• Reflection, Victim Impact, and Morality: 56:00–56:57

Podcast Tone and Style

• The hosts maintain a conversational (often humorous) rapport, balancing levity with serious analysis.
• Frequent asides, pop culture references (“Throw Mama from the Train”), and personal anecdotes offer relatable commentary.
• Emphasis on the procedural aspects of true crime investigations and the all-too-human failings of suspects.

For those unfamiliar with the episode, this summary captures both the facts and the unique blend of warmth and wit that characterize True Crime All The Time’s storytelling. The unraveling of Veronica Boza’s tragic murder highlights the perils of greed, pride, and misplaced confidence in one’s own cleverness.