The Columbine Massacre: A Failed Bombing, A Deadly Shooting, and a Lasting Legacy
On April 20, 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School to execute an attack they had planned for over a year. In this episode of pplpod, we break down the timeline ...
6 Feb 31min
Helter Skelter: Prosecuting the Manson Family and the Best-Selling True Crime Book in History
In this episode of pplpod, we explore the definitive account of the Charles Manson case: Helter Skelter: The True Story of The Manson Murders by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry. We dive into Bugliosi...
6 Feb 28min
From Pamphlets to Podcasts: The Evolution, Psychology, and Ethics of True Crime
In this episode, we investigate the history and massive popularity of the "true crime" genre. We trace its origins from 16th-century Chinese court case fiction and British murder pamphlets to the "non...
6 Feb 27min
Unsolved: The Killing of JonBenét Ramsey
In this episode, we revisit one of the most high-profile cold cases in American history: the 1996 death of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey. We break down the timeline of December 26, from th...
6 Feb 37min
American Murder: The Watts Family Tragedy & The Prison Confessions
In this episode of pplpod, we dissect the chilling 2018 case of the Watts family murders in Frederick, Colorado, a tragedy that shattered the facade of a picture-perfect suburban life. We explore the ...
6 Feb 29min
The Menendez Saga: From Beverly Hills Murders to 2025 Parole Denial
In this episode of pplpod, we dive deep into the decades-long legal battle of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the brothers convicted of the brutal 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, José and Kitty, in the...
6 Feb 29min
Travis Scott: Raging from Astroworld to Utopia & The Cactus Jack Empire
In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the chaotic and lucrative career of Houston rapper Jacques Bermon Webster II, better known to the world as Travis Scott. We trace his journey from sleeping on f...
6 Feb 27min
The Trial of Jodi Arias: The Travis Alexander Murder
In this episode of pplpod, we examine the sensational 2008 murder of Travis Alexander, a motivational speaker and salesman for Pre-Paid Legal Services (PPL). We trace the fatal timeline beginning in 2...
6 Feb 26min
