Synopsis
Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as well as our take on what we call the "Big Timers". We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.
Episodes
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Harvey Robinson
21/05/2018 Duration: 01h13minHarvey Miguel Robinson is an American serial killer who committed his murders in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the 1992 and 1993. His crimes were extremely brutal. But what sets Robinson apart from many other serial killers is his age. He was only 17 when he began murdering and was 18 when he was finally caught.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the background and crimes of one of America's youngest serial killers. What were the circumstances in Harvey's life that led him down this evil path? You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for merchandise, donation, and contact informationSponsors:Hims is a one stop shop for hair loss, skincare, and sexual wellness for men. Go to forhims.com/tcatt to get a trial month of hims for just $5Omax cognitive boost is exactly what you need to get your brain working at its peak performance. Go to omaxboost.com/tcatt to save 60% on your first 30 day supply.Credits:Writing/Research - Maggie Dobsc
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The Briley Brothers
14/05/2018 Duration: 01h22minLinwood, James Jr, and Anthony Briley were 3 brothers from the Richmond, VA area that would terrorize that city during a seven month stretch of 1979. They, along with a fourth accomplice Duncan Meekins, committed a serious of brutal crimes. They started off selecting their victims at random which enhanced the level of terror. But selecting victims closer to home is what led to their eventual capture.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Briley gang and the reign of terror that they inflicted upon the city of Richmond. It is still considered one of that city's most infamous crime sprees. What would make three brothers from what seemed to be a stable family head down such a dark path? Even when you think this case is over, it's not. Two of the brothers make a daring escape from death row and go on the lam.You can support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.comSponsors:Support our sponsor Havenly, the easiest way to decorate a room or space in you
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Susan Smith
07/05/2018 Duration: 01h16minIn late 1994, Susan Smith became one of the most hated women in the world. The case of her two missing young sons hit the national news after Susan told police that an African-American male had kicked her out of her car and taken off with it while her kids were still inside. Volunteers came from all over to help in the search for the missing kids. But within weeks, the true story would come out and it would shock the world.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this tragic case of a mother who committed the ultimate sin. What would drive a mother to murder her two young sons? We will delve into Susan's background and upbringing. We also talk about her relationships, including one that was faltering prior to the tragedy that may have been the catalyst for Susan taking the fateful actions she did.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationCredits:Writing/Research - Maggie DobschuetzS
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Gypsy Rose Blancharde
30/04/2018 Duration: 01h16minGypsy Rose Blancharde was a girl who had been told by her mother Dee Dee all her life that she was sick. Her mother even put her in a wheelchair from a very young age. There was one problem with all of this, Gypsy wasn't sick and she could walk just fine. This charade continued for many years, but as Gypsy became an adult she wanted out. And she conspired with her boyfriend to kill her mother.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the details of this bizarre but fascinating true crime tale. Dee Dee Blanchard, they would add the 'e" to their last name sometime later, displayed all the signs of Munchausen by proxy. But this is a case that will have yourself asking, "how could a mother do that to their child". At the same time you may be conflicted about the outcome of this case and wonder who the real victims is.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise information.Please visit our sponsor at eharmony.com
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David and Catherine Birnie
23/04/2018 Duration: 01h15minWe're headed to Australia for this week's episode to talk about the serial killer couple David and Catherine Birnie. This sadistic pair hunted women on the streets around Perth and would take them back to their home on Moorhouse Street. The press would dub their crimes as "The Moorhouse Murders".Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the details of this bizarre but fascinating case. Let's dive into the childhoods and backgrounds of both David and Catherine to see what may have led them down the path of murder. What kind of strange bond did these two develop that would cause Catherine, in particular, to say that she would do anything for David.You can help support the show by going to Patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for merchandise, contact, and donation information.Please support our Sponsor eHarmony, the company that has helped millions of people find meaningful long-term relationships. Go to eHarmoney.com and use our promo code TCATT to get started!See Privacy
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Richard Speck
16/04/2018 Duration: 01h20minRichard Speck was one of the most infamous mass murderers in U.S. history. On the night of July 13th 1966, moving into July 14th, Speck would force his way into the dorm of 9 female student nurses. Over a period of hours he would assault and murder 8 of the nurses. But one nurse was able to hide herself under a bunkbed and would live to tell about what happened to her classmates that awful night.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the horrible crimes of Richard Speck. What happened over the first 25 years of his life that would lead Speck to commit such a heinous act? He started heading the wrong path at an early age and would rack up a string of small crimes in a small amount of time. But the murder of the 8 student nurses would shock the world.You can support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at www.truecrimeallthetime.comSponsors:Omax - Go to MY OMAX BOOST dot com slash TCATT today to save over 60-percent on Omax Cognitive Boost! You’ll get your first 30-day supply for jus
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Jesse Pomeroy
09/04/2018 Duration: 01h10minJesse Pomeroy may very well be one of the most sadistic kids that has ever lived. It's hard to imagine how a boy as young as 12 years old can make the conscious decision to torture and murder other children. But this is exactly what Jesse Pomeroy did. He started to torture other children by the age of 12 and within a few years started to commit murders.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the crimes of Jesse Pomeroy, who became known as "The Boy Fiend". This is a case that will shake you to your core as you grapple with how someone so young can commit such horrible crimes. What was it in Jesse's childhood that may have led him to have the thoughts that he did? And what would happen to a kid charged with first degree capital murder at such a young age?You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise informationPlease help support our sponsor Hunt A Killer. Go to huntakiller.com/tcatt and use the promo code tc
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Dean Corll "The Candyman"
02/04/2018 Duration: 01h19minDean Corll was a monster who was given the nickname "The Candyman". In the early 1970s, Corll preyed on teenage boys around the Houston, Texas area. He is thought to have tortured, sexually assaulted, and murdered as many as 27 from 1970 to 1973. But Corll didn't totally act alone. He was able to convince other teenage boys to lure his victims to him. But in the end, it would be one of these teenage boys that would turn on Corll.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the details surrounding this case that would become known as the Houston Mass Murders. What would make Dean Corll turn into such a prolific sexual sadist and murderer? And how was he able to convince others to help bring his victims to him? These crimes are some of the most heinous in American history.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise infoHelp support our sponsor Hunt A Killer, the subscription service that puts you in the heart of
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Erin Michelle Caffey
26/03/2018 Duration: 01h17minErin Michelle Caffey was a 16 year old girl who was brought up in a loving religious home. Her mom and dad were together in the home and she had two younger brothers. As most teenagers do, Erin started to experience more freedom after she turned 16. She got her driver's license and a job at a fast food place. It was there that she met a 19 year old boy named Charlie Wilkinson who would become her everything. But Erin had a problem in that her parents did not approve of the relationship. Erin's thoughts turned to murder when she thought that was the only way she could keep her dream of happiness alive.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the details of this tragic case. What makes a 16 year old girl with a loving family get it in head that they must be eliminated for her to be happy? This is a case that will scare parents of children at any age. Your job as a parent is to keep your kids safe and help them flourish, but you never think that the danger will come from within.You can help support the show by going
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Gertrude Baniszewski
19/03/2018 Duration: 01h21minIn 1965, Gertrude Baniszewski was a 37 year old divorced mother of seven children. Lester and Betty Likens were a couple who worked the carnival circuit and they needed someone to watch their 15 and 16 year old daughters. In a chance meeting they would meet Gertrude and make the decision to allow her to watch their girls in exchange for $20 a week. What would ensue over the next several months to Jenny and Sylvia Likens would be considered as one of the most terrible crimes in Indiana history.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this case that involves the torture of both girls and the eventual death of 16 year old Sylvia Likens. The details of her death are horrible, but what would come out after the fact about who was involved in the torture and death of Sylvia would shock the nation. Gertrude was the ringleader, but it would turn out that her children and various neighborhood kids were involved as well.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit our website at truecrimeall
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Coral Watts
12/03/2018 Duration: 01h17minCoral Watts murdered at least 22 women in the 1970s and 1980s. But authorities believe the number could top 100 which would make Watts the most prolific serial killer in US history. Watts began murdering in Michigan before moving down to Texas to continue his murderous ways.Join MIke and Gibby as they discuss Coral Watts who many say was the personification of evil. Hear about his childhood and his documented battles with mental illness. But the big question to answer is what was behind his motivation to attack and murder women. You have to listen to find out!You can help support show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise informationPlease support our sponsor Hunt A Killer. Visit huntakiller.com/tcatt and use the promo code tcatt to get a 15% discountCredits:Writing/Research - Maggie DobschuetzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Randy Kraft "The Scorecard Killer"
05/03/2018 Duration: 01h20minRandy Kraft would be dubbed as "The Scorecard Killer" for the record keeping that he would keep on his victims including codes he listed beside entries. Police believe that Kraft may be responsible for over 60 murders of men in the California area in the 70s and 80s. Kraft is also part of police have called "The Freeway Killers", 3 serial killers operating in similar areas, with similar MOs, and overlapping in the times that they killed. Patrick Kearney that we profiled in our last episode was another of "The Freeway Killers".Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the magnitude of the crimes committed by Randy Kraft. His number of victims is astonishing but the way that he murdered these men is even more astonishing. Police had their hands full during this period of time in California trying to figure out why so many men were being targeted and murdered. It's incredible to know that that there were 3 different individuals who were committing such twisted murders, preying on men in a similar way and in essentiall
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Patrick Wayne Kearney
26/02/2018 Duration: 01h20minIn the 1970s, Patrick Wayne Kearney would target homosexual men, murdering as many as 28 and maybe even into the 40s. Whatever the true number is, Kearney is one of the most prolific serial killers in US history. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this less known but extremely prolific serial killers. Kearney would develop his MO over time which would include dismemberment and the use of trashbags to dispose of the body parts. This would lead to the press dubbing him "The Trashbag Killer". Kearney also developed a fascination with other serial killers including Dean Corll. He would study them extensively.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise information.Help support our sponsor Havenly! Go to havenly.com and use the promo code TCATT to get 25% off your design package. Let Havenly help you design the room of your dreams.Credits:Writing/Research - Maggie DobschuetzSee Privacy Policy at https://art
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Wayne Adam Ford
19/02/2018 Duration: 01h14minWayne Adam Ford was a man that was battling a great deal of anger. This anger stemmed from what he saw as being abandoned by those in his life. Ford knew that he had some homicidal impulses in his head and checked himself into mental health facilities on multiple occasions. But he would not follow through with treatment and would ultimately descend into the darkness, becoming a serial killer.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the circumstances around the serial killer Wayne Adam Ford. What was it in his childhood that may have contributed to the monster that he would ultimately become? Who were the people in his life that in his mind had abandoned him causing so much rage to build up? Ford is unusual among serial killers in the fact that he was not caught by police, he turned himself in and would detail the reason behind giving himself up.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise information.Credits
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Richard Ramirez "The Night Stalker" finale
12/02/2018 Duration: 01h18minRichard Ramirez, dubbed "The Night Stalker" continued to terrorize California striking hearts into the fear of many. The satanic serial killer would ultimately be convicted of 13 murders and many more rapes and burglaries. To some he is a bigger than life mythical creature. But to most, he is one of the most evil serial killers in American history.Join Mike and Gibby as they wrap up the saga on the crimes and capture of Richard Ramirez. His capture would come about in a very unique and unlikely way. The revolutions that would come out later about the full extent of his evil would be astonishing. You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeCheck out our website at truecrimeallthetime.com for episodes, contact information, and links to our merchandising.Please help support our sponsors as they help make these episodes possibleDaily Harvest - our listeners get 3 free items off their first box by going to daily-harvest.com and entering our promo code TCATTZola - our listeners will re
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Richard Ramirez "The Night Stalker"
05/02/2018 Duration: 01h16minTo many, the mere thought of Richard Ramirez evokes terror. During the mid 1980s, Ramirez terrorized the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas as a serial killer, rapist, and burglar. He murdered at least 13 people and victimized many more. The press would dub him "The Night Stalker".Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss this serial killer whose talk of Satanism and lack of remorse for his crimes would captivate the world. What happened to Richard Ramirez during his formative years that may have led him to become him the monster he did? You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeCheck out the show's website at www.truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise information.Help support the show by supporting our sponsor Havenly, the easiest way to get professional interior design help at a reasonable price. Visit havenly.com/tcatt today to get 25% off your design package.Credits:Writing/Research - Maggie Dobschuetz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr
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John Norman Collins
29/01/2018 Duration: 01h16minJohn Norman Collins was a student at Eastern University on his way to becoming a teacher. He had been a popular high school student, on the honor role, and a team captain in multiple sports. In 1967, a student at Eastern Michigan would be found murdered. This would be the first in a series of murders that would become known as "The Michigan Murders". A serial killer was on the loose and he would ultimately be identified as John Norman Collins.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the childhood and early life of John Norman Collins. What happened in his formative years to make a seemingly normal boy/man commit such a terrible series of murders? And did Collins actually commit all of the murders that have been laid at his feet?You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com. We have new TCATT logo merchandise in stock.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my
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The Murder of Shanda Sharer
22/01/2018 Duration: 01h23minOn January 11, 1992, Shanda Sharer was a 12 year old in middle school who had just switched schools and was thriving. But Shanda had started a romantic relationship with a 14 year old girl named Amanda which would lead to trouble. Amanda already had a 16 year old girlfriend named Melinda who was a very jealous person. Melinda would recruit three other teenage girls to help her murder Shanda.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the events surrounding the murder of Shanda Sharer. How did this teenage love triangle lead to murder? What would lead four teenage girls to murder an innocent 12 year old on that fateful day? You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact and merchandise information. Be sure to check out all of the new TCATT merchandise for sale.Big thanks to our sponsors:RX Bars - Go to www.rxbar.com and use the promo TCATT to get 25% off your first orderDaily Harvest - Go to www.daily-harvest.com and use the prom
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Michael Lee Lockhart
15/01/2018 Duration: 01h15minMichael Lee Lockhart grew up as a seemingly normal well-adjusted child. He was known as a smooth talker, and that ability combined with his good looks allowed him to con people with ease. His early criminal life revolved around car theft. But he would graduate to murder.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the crimes and victims of Michael Lee Lockhart. What caused this kid to grow up to be a monster? There was not much in his background to clue anyone into the fact that this would happen. Also, how does a petty criminal known for boosting cars all of a sudden become a multi-state murderer? Maybe it is that Lockhart is responsible for many more deaths than he has admitted to.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for merchandise and contact information. We have many new TCATT merch items at the store!Credits:Writing/Research - Maggie Dobschuetz See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at
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Charles Ray Hatcher
08/01/2018 Duration: 01h16minCharles Ray Hatcher would start off his life of crime at early age beginning with a string of auto thefts. He would be be arrested and sent to prison so many times that at one point he had spent nearly half of his life incarcerated. But Hatcher had a knack for making officials believe that he had mental problems so that he would be sent to state mental hospitals where his chance of escape would be better. But Hatcher would eventually begin to murder and after being caught would tell law enforcement that he had killed 16.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Charles Ray Hatcher, a master manipulator that used many different aliases and was able to con almost everyone with whom he came into contact. Did he really murder as many people as he has claimed. Police are not certain but what they do know is that Hatcher was a monster.You can help support the show by going to patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.comCredits:Writing/research - Maggie DobschuetzSee Privacy Policy at