Not Another True Crime Podcast

Sara and Danny are back to talk about a company that's been in the headlines for the wrong reasons: 7M Films, which some allege is a cult. They break down the history of 7M, its church ties, as well as the latest accusations and previous legal troubles. To end the episode, they play a game of "On Pointe!" where they put their knowledge of a very different type of dancing (ballet) to the test. Be sure to follow @notanothertruecrime to find tickets to our upcoming live show on June 5th! RESOURCES: https://www.thecut.com/2022/05/wilking-sisters-7m-allegations.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-cult-claims-surrounding-miranda-derrick-and-her-tiktok-dance-crew-7m-films Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny kick off the episode with some updates on the Brittanee Drexel disappearance, now that we’ve finally gotten some answers. After that, they dive into The Way Down part 2, and talk all about the second installment of the bizarre cult that mixed diet and religion. The get into the new information that was brought to us on the doc, and They also talk about if this second part was even necessary, and why these well known stories get a seemingly endless amount of attention while some other lesser known stories are barely covered.  RESOURCES: https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-beauty-queen-tara-grinstead-murder-trial https://people.com/crime/georgia-teacher-and-former-beauty-queen-was-killed-17-years-ago-former-student-at-school-is-on-trial/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are joined by the one and only Deanna Thompson AKA Baudi Moovan who we all know and love from Don't F**k With Cats! They start off talking about her involvement in the Luka Magnotta case and how the process of filming the documentary unfolded. She also shares what the documentary got absolutely right, and a few things that it didn’t quite nail. Then, they get into the work that she does online and how she goes about it, and why some internet sleuths end up doing more damage than good if they’re not careful and thoughtful about what they’re doing. Be sure to follow Deanna @realbaudimoovan to stay up to date with her projects! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sara and Danny are back with Payne Lindsey, who's back to share with us the updates on the case he helped bring to light years ago at this point: the disappearance of Tara Grinstead. They go over a quick overview of the case and then talk all about how the trail is shaping on and the give their thoughts on how it'll all unfold. After that, they get into some other pop culture topics and trials that are going on right now and Payne share's his thoughts on them with us. Be sure to follow @paynelindsey to stay up to date with everything he's doing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are back to hit us all with a hefty dose of 90's nostalgia as they discuss Netflix's latest documentary on Abercrombie & Fitch. They go over all the problematic aspects of the clothing store as it was run during its meteoric rise, and the racist and self-proclaimed exclusionary policies that they practiced for years before their declined. To end the show, they play a game called 'Musical Directions,' during which they put their musical knowledge to the test as they try to complete the lyrics of some iconic songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are back to cover a case from the 60's that remains an open question to this day: the murders at Starved Rock for which Chester Weger spent almost 60 years in prison despite always maintaining his innocence. They go over everything we know about the case and the trial that followed it which garnered national attention. They also get into the events that led to his recent release under parole in 2020 and they the recent HBO documentary on the case. Be sure to follow @notanothertruecrime to stay up to date with the case and to get your tickets for our upcoming live show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are back this week to discuss the bizarre story of Gerald Cotten that still has people searching for answers to this day. They kick things off with his early life and the founding of his crypto exchange Quadriga that quickly became the biggest cryptocurrency marketplace in Canada. Then, they get into his sudden death in India, and the circumstances that led to being millions of dollars worth of crypto to just vanish. They also discuss their theories of what actually happened, and whether Cotten is really dead or somehow managed to pull off the biggest scam in crypto history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Sara are joined by the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley (fangirl much?), to talk all about the latest true crime docs and celebrity cons. They start with the new Crypto King Netflix movie, revisit Bad Vegan, and talk about the semi-celeb credit card no one asked for. Then Laci shares some of her favorite con artist stories of all time, before closing things out with a convo about her role in the new iCarly reboot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this episode, Sara and Danny are back with a veritable Smorgasbord of true crime news that have been on our radar's lately. They start off with an update on Leslie Van Houten’s parole review and what California governor Gavin Newsome ruled on the matter. Then, they go over Ronnie Leon Hyde's Trial, a former youth pastor who is pleading guilty to charges of murder & dismemberment. The round it all off discussing a recent NYT article about how a select group of True Crime obsessed are aiding police forces in solving cold cases by donating considerable amounts of money to carry out DNA testing. Be sure to follow us @notanothertruecrime to stay up to date with true crime news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are back (in studio!) to talk all about the latest Netflix Documentary taking the world of true crime by storm, 'Bad Vegan.' They give a little backround of the story and dive right in with the bizarre story of Sarma Melngailis and Anthony Strangis (aka Mr. Fox), which at times seems stranger than fiction. They also talk all about the documentary itself and give their thoughts on it overall. Let us know what you thought of it @notanothertruecrime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are back to cover a case with a bizarre recent twist: the kidnapping of Sherri Papini. In 2016, she was "abducted," only to mysteriously reappear a few weeks later. After her story didn't quite add up, an investigation was launched that slowly started piecing together what actually happened to Sherri, and what they uncovered was pretty unbelievable. Recent updates have shed some light on Sherri's tall tales, and we break down everything we know so far. Be sure to follow @notanothertruecrime to stay up to date with all the ongoing updates! RESOURCES: https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/FBI-says-Sherri-Papini-made-up-kidnapping-16980963.php https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/08/us/sherri-papini-detention-hearing/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/07/us/sherri-papini-affidavit-ex-boyfriend/index.html https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/press-release/file/1479901/download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are back to talk about the tragic murder of Joy Risker in San Diego in 2003, which they learned all about from Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins. They get into the particulars of the case, and how her strange disappearance was investigated and ultimately solved. After that, we are joined by Faith Jenkins herself for a special interview! She shares her insights on the case and what led her to covering it on the show. They also talk about She even shares some red flags that are commonly ignored in relationships and why they can be Be sure to check out Killer Relationship on Oxygen! RESOURCES: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16553112 https://www.oxygen.com/killer-relationship-with-faith-jenkins/crime-news/sean-goff-polygamist-preachers-kills-wife-joy https://www.oxygen.com/killer-relationship-with-faith-jenkins/crime-news/joy-risker-case-what-to-know-before-killer http://www.sddt.com/News/article.cfm?SourceCode=20060915ci#.Yh5R6hPMKWC https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna1

This week, Sara and Danny are joined by anti-MLM boss/commentary youtuber CC Suarez to cover the murder of Paige Birgfeld. CC starts off by sharing some of her background and her work and then we dig right into the case. They run through the circumstances behind Paige's disappearance in Colorado and how the investigation was conducted from the outset. They also cover the revelation that Paige was leading a double life before her disappearance, and how that impacted the subsequent efforts. The round it off covering the tracking down of the culprit and how the courts handled the case Be sure to follow CC at @iamccsuarez and check out her amazing Youtube page CC Suarez! RESOURCES: CC's Vid on the case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6gZRN8cYck https://abcnews.go.com/US/trials-killer-colorado-mom-secret-life-appeals-conviction/story?id=77812059  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-the-secret-life-of-paige-birgfe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny bring us a special bonus episode with a few stories hitting the headlines this week! They start off with a few thoughts on Netflix's Inventing Anna before diving into the headlines. First, they discuss the potential discovery of Susan Cox Powell's remains over a decade after her disappearance in Utah. They also talk about Prince Andrew's recent settlement in a sexual assault case levied against him. Make sure to follow @notanothertruecrime for ongoing updates, and going the Facebook group where we talk all about them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sara and Danny are back to cover a con-artist that lurked Tinder to find his victims. They breakdown the details of how he would operate and how he managed to go for years without being caught, and how it all came crashing down eventually. They also discuss the recent Netflix documentary on the the subject, and how the documentary handled the story. To end the show, they play a game called 'Go Fund Yourself', where they try to guess how various absurd crowdfunding campaigns have fared RESOURCES: https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-rabbi-accused-in-fraud-scheme-alongside-son-the-tinder-swindler/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/tinder-swindler-extradited-back-to-israel-to-face-charges/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tinder-swindler-sentenced-to-15-months-in-prison/ https://www.newsweek.com/lld-diamonds-simon-leviev-response-comment-tinder-swindler-netflix-shimon-hayut-1676130 https://www.insider.com/tinder-swindler-fake-billionaire-scammed-women-dates-into-debt-documentary-2022-2 https://www.vg.

This week, Sara and Danny are back to cover a crime that made headlines all over New York City, the attempted murder of Michael Weiss in his Manhattan apartment. They start off giving some background in the people involved in the attack, including Jacob Nolan, who was the attacker, as well as Pamela Buchbinder, the victim's ex-girlfriend who allegedly convinced Jacob to carry out the attack. They also get into the state of the case today, and how 'justice' has been carried out so far. To end the show, they play a game during which they try to use their powers of manipulation and deception on the other host to see which one is going to be the winner of today's game! RESOURCES: https://nypost.com/2014/03/09/baby-mama-appears-to-buy-sledgehammer-used-to-attack-ex-video/ https://nypost.com/2014/10/13/victim-of-grisly-sledgehammer-attack-to-confront-his-ex-in-family-court/ https://nypost.com/2016/03/14/sledgehammer-attacker-convicted-for-attempting-to-murder-cousins-husband/ https://nypost.com/2016/03/02/teen-brai

Sara and Danny are back with some fraud-y updates coming from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. First up, they breakdown the suit against Justin Rose and the company LifeVantage, an MLM that has been accused of being an illegal pyramid scheme. After that they dig into Mary Cosby's alleged cult, based around a church she inherited from her grandmother. They end the show with a game called 'Coming In First!", where they test their knowledge on the timeline of reality tv shows throughout the years and answer some trivia questions about them. RESOURCES: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-rose-51aa8225/ https://cdn.lifevantage.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1/2021/02/24103713/average-earnings-disclosure-20210127.pdf https://www.truthinadvertising.org/lifevantage-pyramid-scheme-claims/ https://www.truthinadvertising.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Smith-v-Lifevantage-complaint.pdf https://www.truthinadvertising.org/lifevantage-faces-pyramid-scheme-lawsuit/ https://realityblurb.com/2021/12/16/rhoslc-star-whitney-r

This week, with Sara away on vacation (we miss you Sara!), Danny and Jorge cover a tragic case that took place in one of NYC's trendiest social clubs, The Soho House. They begin with a bit of background on the Soho House itself before diving into all the details of the murder. They discuss the victim Sylvie Cachay's early life and career in fashion and how she met her boyfriend Nicholas Brooks, and how it all went south so quickly. They also breakdown all the detail of the night of the tragic event, and how the case unfolded in the aftermath. RESOURCES: 48 Hours: Death At Soho House (Troy Roberts) https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/timeline-investigating-the-death-of-designer-sylvie-cachay/16/ https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/fashion/06soho.html https://nymag.com/news/features/71271/ https://nypost.com/2011/06/23/joseph-brooks-leaves-250k-to-personal-trainer-nothing-to-four-kids/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! Sara and Danny start 2022 off with a bang as they give their superlatives for the year past and look forward to the year ahead. They run through their favorite true crime docs, disappointments, and moments of 2021 before sharing what they are most looking forward to in the year to come. Be sure to follow @notanothertruecrime to stay in touch and share with us what you're looking forward to the most! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara and Danny are back for the final episode of the year! This week, they cover the Lawson Family Murders, during which Germanton tobacco farmer Charlie Lawson murdered his family on the afternoon of Christmas Day in 1929. They get into all the details leading up to the day and also discuss some possible motives behind the seemingly senseless act. To end the episode, they play a round of trivia on obscure facts of the crop that the Lawson family grew at their farm: tobacco. Happy Holidays from the NATCP Fam! RESOURCES: Deadly Secrets: The Lawson Family Murder Podcast https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/lawson-family-murders-a-look-back-after-90-years/article_16aeaae1-5ded-57e8-bde0-35e0d3e69466.html https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/lawson-charles-davis.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices