True Crime Fan Club Podcast

In a court of law, you might assume that there’s a certain level of decorum that needs to be maintained by defendants, witnesses, and lawyers alike. Speaking clearly, respectfully, and not using profanity unless it’s strictly necessary for relaying past events or direct quotes. That sort of thing. Content Warnings: murder, desecration of a body, mentions of child abuse. For Ad Free Content visit Patreon or Apple Subscription Sponsors: Feeling the need to pamper yourself? Use code Lanie at www.drsilkmans.com for 15% off your order! Connect with Us: Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform. Follow Lanie & the show by checking out our linktree!  True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok. Credits: Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint. Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!). Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We T

Time and time again, we’ve covered cases where one half of a partnership commits acts of cruelty and abuse towards the other… and still, it never ceases to be shocking. For anyone with half a heart, intentionally harming anyone we love is almost unthinkable.  More Info: The court document referenced can be found here: People v. Borizov  Content Warnings: murder, intimate partner violence, mentions of drug use and mental illness. For Ad Free Content visit Supercast; Patreon; or Apple Subscription Connect with Us: Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform. Follow Lanie & the show by checking out our linktree!  True Crime Cases is on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Youtube, & Tiktok. Credits: Research, writing, and editing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint. Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!). Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twit

From the outside, the world of true crime podcasting may seem small. Once you are in it, you realize how expansive, diverse, and deeply personal the landscape really is. In this special conversation, Lanie sits down with two standout creators in the genre: Gillian Pensavalle from ⁠True Crime Obsessed⁠ and Alvin Williams from ⁠Affirmative Murder.⁠ The three explore their individual journeys into podcasting, what inspired them, what keeps them going, and how their approaches, audiences, and storytelling styles differ while still sharing a commitment to intentional and ethical true crime storytelling. You will hear about the importance of community, the influence of personal backgrounds on the way we cover crime, and how authenticity becomes a bridge between creator and listener. Whether you are discovering these creators for the first time or have followed their work for years, this conversation offers a look behind the microphone and into the heart of what motivates us to tell these stories with care. If

I’M BACK – Thank you so much for hanging in there with me, while I took some time away from the podcast rather unexpectedly. I miss my dad quite a bit, so coming back has been really daunting. If you read this far, thank you again for hanging out until I got it all together to come back to a place I’ve called ‘home’ for the last 10 years. I’m not done with TCCWL [probs will do this into my 70s! lol] You might remember this phrase from health class: “All medicines are drugs, but not all drugs are medicines.” It was a simple reminder that while there’s nothing wrong with needing medication, even the ones that sound intimidating, we have to be careful about what we take and how much. All medicines are drugs, and all drugs carry risks. Content Warnings: murder, prescription drug use, familicide, mentions of suicide. For Ad Free Content visit ⁠Supercast⁠; ⁠Patreon⁠; or ⁠Apple Subscription⁠ Connect with Us: Enjoying our podcast? We’d greatly appreciate your r

It’s one of those trends you see a lot on social media – “post a photo of yourself five, ten, fifteen years ago, and a photo of you now!” If you’ve participated in that, you’ve probably felt the same way everyone else does – like that person existed an entire lifetime ago.  Content Warnings: murder, […]

In this chilling episode of True Crime Cases, host Lanie examines two shocking murder cases where husbands killed their wives for new relationships. From domestic abuse to calculated murder plots, these true crime stories reveal the devastating consequences when men choose violence over divorce. Featured Cases: The Murder of Sejal Patel (2005) – A young […]

This week, I’m stepping away from our usual format to bring you a more candid, off-the-cuff exploration of a case that stayed with me—one that didn’t make national headlines but absolutely should have. Lisa Boldridge didn’t fire the gun that killed her ex-husband, Kurt—but prosecutors say she planned every detail. From years of harassment and […]

There are moments in life that, once seen, can never be unseen.Maybe it’s something deeply personal—like the sight of a loved one in a hospital bed. Or maybe it’s the brief but jarring glimpse of strangers in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Sarah Boone and Jorge […]

When tragedy strikes close to home, the line between love and danger can blur. In this episode, we explore two chilling cases where the wives—not the husbands—stood accused of murder. What leads someone to turn on the person they once vowed to love forever? And how does justice weigh intent, betrayal, and loss? Joinme as […]

Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. With low crime rates, a rich history, and nature right outside your front door, it is an idyllic place to live. And when it comes to housing, you couldn’t do much better than The Alton Woods Apartment Complex – a 41-acre complex home to a mix of older, […]

A while back, I covered this case live—and it’s one that’s stuck with me ever since. In this episode, we’re revisiting the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” case, the chilling story that inspired The Conjuring 3. We’ll walk through what reportedly happened to 11-year-old David Glatzel, the controversial involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren, […]

It’s a sad fact in doing research for these cases that facts about the victims get lost along the way. Countless reports from newspapers will detail the lives of killers, rapists, thieves, and con artists, while rarely – if ever – finding the space to tell us about the people who they hurt. The breadth […]

In some criminal cases, it’s almost like the contrast between the crime and the person committing it, which somehow makes everything more shocking. For example, when the criminal is a police officer – something that seems to occur ridiculously often – breaking the law instead of upholding it. Then there are cases where nurses intentionally […]

As a parent, sending your children off to college can be scary. It’s natural to worry about your child making the right choices, succeeding in their classes, making new friends, and whether they can take care of themselves without your help. Unfortunately, these issues pale in comparison to the reality of violence occurring on campus. […]

Surprise! In this special AMA episode, I’m answering your burning questions about true crime, podcasting, and everything in between. From the cases that haunt me most to the behind-the-scenes of creating True Crime Cases with Lanie, nothing is off-limits! Plus, I’m sharing my secret weapon for staying focused during long research sessions. Content Warnings: Discuss […]

Surprise! Here’s a little bonus episode from my presentation at Dallas Public Library’s mini true crime convention last year. This is the haunting case of filmmaker Allen Ross and his involvement with a fringe religious group. Content Warnings: cults & murder. For Ad Free Content visit Supercast; Patreon; or Apple Subscription Sponsors: Connect with Us: […]

Families come in all shapes and sizes. The definition has changed over the years as the world has evolved, and what “family” means to you can differ depending on a whole number of things – your culture, your upbringing, your own personal circumstances.  Content Warnings: mentions of alcohol and substance abuse. For Ad Free Content […]

This special episode is a live recording from the Berkshire Podcast Festival, where I joined an incredible panel for Life in True Crime, moderated by Josh Hallmark from True Crime BS. Alongside me were Charlie Worrol from Crimelines, Robin Warder from The Trail Went Cold, and Robert Parmer from The Broken System Podcast. During the […]

Elizabeth “Grace Hurley” Freel lived a life of wealth, privilege, and deep mystery. Known for her eccentric personality and bouts of wanderlust, her double life as Grace Hurley—and the strange circumstances surrounding her tragic death—paint a haunting picture. Was her death the result of suicide, or was something more sinister at play? Her final days, […]