471: Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout

All right Fam, get ready for our first-ever episode covering the icon himself: Joe Kenda. We're in Colorado Springs, on June 5, 1988. The brutalized body of 24-year-old Mary Lynn Vialpando has been discovered in a back alley. There are almost no clues to who killed her. But Joe Kenda is on the case. When Mary Lynn's husband frantically appears at the crime scene, he becomes suspect number one. But in the first case in Colorado's history to use DNA technology to solve this crime, it would take years for the killer to be caught and for Mary Lynn to receive some measure of justice.Find and watch "Homicide Hunter: The Man with No Face" on Discovery+WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!Episode Sponsors: Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. ZipRecruiter - See why ZipRecruiter is the hiring site employers prefer most. Try it FOR FREE at www.ZipRecruiter.com/TCO Shopify - In 2026, stop waiting and start selling! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed Helix - Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for 20% Off Sitewide!! Ritual - Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. For a limited time, get 40% off your first month at www.Ritual.com/TCO Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

13 Jan 1h 6min

In 2016 Nathan Carman was rescued from a fishing trip gone wrong in which his mother vanished at sea.  But would it turn out that he planned not only her disappearance, but possibly also the death of his millionaire grandfather?Find and watch "The Carman Family Deaths" on NetflixWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!Episode Sponsors: Momentous - Help elevate your workout results with Momentous Creatine Chews! Go to www.livemomentous.com, and use promo code TCO for up to 35% off your first order!  IQ Bar - The better for you, plant protein snacks. Text TCO to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping Quince - Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/TCO today. Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

6 Jan 1h 26min

In 2002, John Muhammad and Lee Malvo killed ten people in the DC area in a series of terrifying sniper attacks that shook the entire nation. In this brand new documentary, Muhammad's ex-wife - WHO WE ARE COMPLETELY OBSESSED WITH - details for the first time the true reason behind the sniper attacks and why we need to believe, listen to, and help at all costs those suffering from domestic violence. Fam, this is the untold story of the DC sniper attacks that finally gives the full picture of how and why they happened. And we are screaming.Find and watch "Hunted by My Husband: The Untold Story of the DC Sniper" on HBO MaxWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!LAST CHANCE FOR OUR YEAR-END MERCH SALE - ENDS TOMORROW!  Missed out on the merch drops earlier this year?  From now until 12/31, you can grab all of our remaining stock of merchandise for 30% off!  Shop now!!LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!Episode Sponsors: DripDrop - Doctor-developed hydration that works faster than water alone.Use promo code TCO at www.dripdrop.com for 20% off your first order! Shopify - In 2026, stop waiting and start selling! Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at www.shopify.com/obsessed Masterclass - MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to www.MasterClass.com/TCO for the current offer! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

30 Des 20251h 10min

FAM! We are so excited to share episode 1 of our coverage of Mr. and Mrs. Murder with you! ALL 4 EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AND AD FREE ON PATREON! FAM - we're heading down to Florida for this new series, and starting off with a bang in alligator territory.  We meet two couples, Mike and Denise Williams and their friends Kathy and Brian Winchester, whose lives intertwine in ways beyond simple friendship.  When Mike disappears on a duck hunting trip - but seriously, what did those cute little duckies do to you? - suspicions arise that perhaps foul play was involved, and maybe he wasn't just eaten by the alligators. Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

23 Des 20251h 6min

Hey Fam! We're back as promised with the second true crime conversations episode.  This time it's Gillian's turn, Chatting with Lanie Hobbs from True Crime Cases with Lanie and Alvin Williams of Affirmative Murder.  They chat about their origin stories with true crime, their recording processes, and the importance of getting all kinds of different perspectives out in the world when telling these true crime stories.  Check out Alvin and Lanie's Stuff: True Crime Cases with Lanie: Welcome to True Crime Cases with Lanie, a podcast dedicated to examining the most compelling true crime cases. Join your host Lanie as she delves deep into the details of each case, providing insight into the motives and actions of both the victims and perpetrators. But True Crime Cases with Lanie is not just another true crime podcast. Lanie brings a unique perspective to each case, highlighting the ethical implications of each crime and the ways in which our justice system. Affirmative Murder: Affirmative Murder is the true crime comedy podcast hosted by Alvin Williams and Francel Evans. Each week they swap murder stories from marginalized communities, while trying not to rant about anything from fast food, to what is actually buried in graveyards...Follow them as they shed a light on the darker side of true crime, pun intended.

21 Des 20251h 5min

BE STILL OUR LESBIAN HEARTS, FAM!! For our final bonus episode of the year, we're breaking out our Birkenstocks, pausing the canning of vegetables, getting off our Harley Davidsons,  and HOLDING PATRICK VERY TIGHTLY WHILE WE SCREAM FOR THE NEXT HOUR ABOUT THE AMAZING DOCUMENTARY "Lilith Fair: Building A Mystery, The Untold Story." The real true crime here is that it took 25 years for this doc to happen BUT IT WAS SO WORTH THE WAIT! THE PAULACOLESARAHACLAGHLANTRACYCHAPMANBONNIERAITSHERYLCROWERICADADU OF IT ALLLLLLLLLLLL!!! Also, if you haven't checked out our YouTube channel yet GO WATCH THIS ONE! Patrick is literally levitating 4 feet off his chair the entire time. Find and watch "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" on Hulu WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! OUR MERCH STORE IS BACK - AND ON SALE!  Missed out on the merch drops earlier this year?  From now until the end of the year, you can grab all of our remaining stock of merchandise for 30% off!  Shop now!! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Function - Own your health for $365 a year - a dollar a day!  Visit www.functionhealth.com/TCO or use gift code TCO25 for a $25 credit towards your membership. Everyday Dose - Coffee with benefits! Visit www.everydaydose.com/TCO for  61% off your first subscription order! Quince - Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

18 Des 20251h 12min

FAM - one of our favorites returns!  Cecilie from "Tinder Swindler" is back (surely fresh from Pernilla's yacht), and now she's on a mission to help other women who have fallen prey to dirtbags scamming them with fake romance.  She teams up with private investigator Brianne to help Jill take down the jerk who took her for thousands and thousands of dollars. Find and watch "Love Con Revenge: Selfie Scammer" on Netflix WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! OUR MERCH STORE IS BACK - AND ON SALE!  Missed out on the merch drops earlier this year?  From now until the end of the year, you can grab all of our remaining stock of merchandise for 30% off!  Shop now!! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: ButcherBox - ButcherBox delivers over 100 premium protein choices straight to your door! Go to www.ButcherBox.com/tco to get free steak in every box for a year  PLUS $20 off your first box!  Dose - Wellness shots formulated by scientists, made for your liver. Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to www.dosedaily.co/TCO or entering TCO at checkout. MicroPerfumes - Sample luxury fragrances in pocket-sized vials - the high-end experience on your terms! Get up to 60% off at www.MicroPerfumes.com/TCO Hers - Whether you want to lose weight, grow thicker, fuller hair, or find relief for anxiety, Hers has you covered. Visit www.forhers.com/TCO to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

16 Des 20251h 4min

Hey Fam! We’re so excited to share this conversation between Patrick, Josh Hallmark, host of the podcasts True Crime Bullshit and Unsafe Spaces, and Eric Carter-Landin, co-founder of AdvocacyCon and host of the podcast True Consequences.. In this conversation, Patrick, Josh, and Eric chat about why they podcast, how they go into it, the distinct perspectives of being gay men covering true crime, and they share the true crime podcasts they’ve loved over the past few years. This is a great opportunity to learn about podcasts you may not have heard of and, as Patrick says, to hear three queens flame out over the existence of an America’s Next Top model tell all podcast. It’s…sassy. Check out Josh and Eric's Stuff: True Crime Bullshit: True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast. Unsafe Spaces: Unsafe Spaces explores the murders that corrupt and exploit the places we’re meant to feel the safest; be it our churches, the gay community, or even our own homes. Season one investigates a complex string of serial murders that occurred within the Tampa gay community between 1998 and 2006. True Consequences: Abq NM-based, award-winning true crime podcast, with advocacy-focused cases from the Southwestern state of New Mexico and the American Desert Southwest. AdvocacyCon: AdvocacyCon is a crime conference unlike any other. We bring together experts, non-profit organizations, families of the missing and murdered, and individuals passionate about advocating for justice. It aims to create a platform for education, connection, and collaboration in the fight for justice.

13 Des 202548min