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Truer Crime
Hosted by Celisia Stanton · EN
Do you ever listen to a true crime podcast and think, “that’s not quite right…?” Same. Crime stories are hard to ignore and even harder to forget. But the thing is... they’re stories. And getting a story right is all about how you tell it. Truer Crime talks about real people— murdered, missing, misled — with more nuance, more context, and more questions. Hosted by Celisia Stanton. Season 3 out now!
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EXCLUSIVE ALERT: Truer Crime Merch Is Here (But Not For Long)
Mar 7, 202500:01:25Summary readyAfter countless requests, Truer Crime's first-ever merchandise has officially launched! In this special announcement, Celisia reveals the limited-edition t-shirt featuring an exclusive inside reference that only dedicated listeners will understand. This isn’t just a merch item—it’s a conversation starter, community badge, and direct support for the future of Truer Crime. But act fast—this isn't a permanent offer. When they're gone, they're gone for good. Visit https://shop.tenderfoot.tv/products/take-care to claim yours before they sell out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNext on Truer Crime: Eight Bodies, One Town's Darkest Secret
Mar 6, 202500:02:36Summary readyIn a small Louisiana town, eight women vanished over five years—their bodies discovered in canals and along desolate roads. As investigators dismissed them as troubled women living high-risk lives, families and witnesses pieced together a far more disturbing pattern of corruption and cover-ups.When private investigator Ethan Brown arrived to research these murders, he found a community paralyzed by fear, crime scenes compromised beyond recognition, and witnesses who kept dying after speaking out. The deeper he dug, the more the official narrative unraveled, revealing a system where those meant to protect the vulnerable might be the very people they needed protection from.What really happened to the Jeff Davis 8? And in a town where everyone has secrets, how far will some go to keep theirs buried?The episode drops Monday, but you can listen to the full story right now on Tenderfoot Plus. Get early access, ad-free listening, and exclusive content from over 30 shows. Head to tenderfootplus.com to sign up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sonya Ivanoff
Mar 3, 202500:45:50Summary readySonya Ivanoff was a rising star in Alaska’s small, tight-knit community. A talented basketball player with dreams of a college career, she had her whole future ahead of her—until she was found murdered at just 19 years old. In the isolated town of Nome, investigators were left with few clues and fewer answers, as the case spiraled into a labyrinth of conflicting leads. In today’s episode, we explore the haunting mystery behind Sonya’s death and the unsettling questions it raises about power and justice in America.A full list of action items, sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode, https://truercrimepodcast.com/sonya-ivanoff To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Making Manson: Our Journey Through America's Most Infamous Murders
Feb 27, 202500:40:42Summary readyThe Manson murders have been covered endlessly, turned into sensational headlines, Hollywood blockbusters, and pop culture mythology. But how do you tell this story differently—without glorifying the killers or repeating the same tired narrative?In this special behind-the-scenes episode, I sit down with my co-producer Olivia Heusinkveld to unpack the making of our two-part series on the Manson murders. We reveal the creative choices we wrestled with, the moments that shocked us most, and the parts of the story that didn’t make it into the final episodes—but still haunt us.This conversation pulls back the curtain on what you thought you knew about one of America's most infamous crimes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNext on Truer Crime: Alaska's Most Shocking Murder
Feb 27, 202500:02:13Summary readyNineteen-year-old Sonya Ivanoff vanished on a rainy night in Nome, Alaska—only to be found days later, executed with a single bullet to the head. The search for answers would unravel a betrayal so profound it shook the entire community to its core. As witnesses step forward and the evidence mounts, the investigation reveals a chilling truth about those sworn to protect.This episode drops Monday, but you can listen to the full story right now on Tenderfoot Plus. Get early access, ad-free listening, and exclusive content from over 30 shows. Head to tenderfootplus.com to sign up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Manson Murders Part 2
Feb 24, 202501:01:03Summary readyIn the summer of 1969, California police hunted for the killers behind seven brutal deaths over two vicious nights. As the investigation zeroed in on Charles Manson and his cult followers, a shocking story began to emerge. What followed was a criminal trial like no other, marked by a revolving defense team, dramatic protests, and violent threats to witnesses. In this second installment of a two-part breakdown, we go deeper—and darker—to unravel the grisly murders that have haunted Americans for more than six decades.A full list of action items, sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode, https://truercrimepodcast.com/Manson-pt-2 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNext on Truer Crime: After Helter Skelter—The Trial That Horrified A Nation
Feb 20, 202500:02:27Summary readyCharles Manson's hold over his followers led to unimaginable violence, but what happened after the murders reveals an even more disturbing story.Part two explores the manhunt, the sensational trial that transfixed the nation, and the uncomfortable questions it raised about influence, accountability, and American culture itself.The episode drops Monday, but if you can't wait, you don't have to. You can listen to the full episode right now on Tenderfoot Plus. Subscribers get early access, ad-free listening, and exclusive content—not just for Truer Crime, but for over 30 shows and 500 episodes. If you're ready to hear the complete story now, head to tenderfootplus.com to sign up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Manson Murders Part 1
Feb 17, 202500:52:42Summary readyCharles Manson is a name synonymous with terror. But after decades of coverage, is there still something we’re missing about one of the most notorious figures in American crime? What forces shape the narratives we think we know? In the first chapter of a two-part deep dive, we’ll examine the Manson murders through a fresh lens, uncovering details that have long gone unnoticed. Sometimes, the most familiar stories require the closest look.A full list of action items, sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode, https://truercrimepodcast.com/Manson-pt-1 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Five Thousand Dollars for a Death Sentence: Inside the Toforest Johnson Investigation w/ Beth Shelburne
Feb 13, 202500:49:18Summary readyIf you heard our last episode, you already know the case against Toforest Johnson is riddled with problems—key witnesses recanted, no physical evidence tied him to the crime, and even the original prosecutor now says he deserves a new trial. But there’s even more to this story.In this follow-up conversation, investigative journalist Beth Shelburne peels back the layers of the case and shares what she uncovered while making Earwitness. We go deep into the tangled web of unreliable witnesses, missed leads, and the political forces keeping Toforest behind bars. Beth also reveals disturbing new details—ones that never made it into the courtroom but could change everything.What happens when the truth is clear, but the system refuses to listen? And how close is Toforest to finally seeing justice? Listen in—because this fight is far from over. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryNext on Truer Crime: The Manson Murders—What’s Still Missing?
Feb 13, 202500:01:55Summary readyCharles Manson is one of the most infamous figures in true crime history. His name alone conjures terror. But even after decades of coverage, is there still something we’re missing?In our latest deep dive, we’re peeling back the layers of myth, media spectacle, and misinformation surrounding the Manson murders. Part one drops Monday, but if you can’t wait, you don’t have to—you can listen to the full episode right now on Tenderfoot Plus. Subscribers get early access, ad-free listening, and exclusive content from over 30 shows. Head to TenderfootPlus.com to sign up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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