True Crime News: your weekly dose of real-time updates on the most gripping true crime stories, current cases, investigations, scams, and schemes. Host Ana Garcia is joined by crime experts, police officers, defense attorneys, and other leading authorities in their fields as they cover murders, scams, investigations, and unsolved crimes from across the country. True Crime News has the largest and most active true crime digital community in the world, with 4.8 million subscribers on YouTube and more than 3 million fans on Facebook. Join us each week as we take you inside the biggest, most shocking, and most bizarre true crime cases.
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Charlie Kirk’s family unhappy with trial date; Man convicted of murder and dismemberment – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: David Gammill joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest headline-making cases across the nation. They dis
Nov 13 29 min
TV Star Accused of Beheading Boyfriend
This week on True Crime News The Podcast: Emergency crews responding to a small fire in June 2025 in Port Lincoln, Australia, discover the burned and decapitated body of
Nov 10 47 min
‘Doomsday Mom’ Lori Vallow wants new trial; Lindsay Clancy’s attorneys argue double jeopardy – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Matt Tympanick joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest headline-making cases across the nation. They di
Nov 7 30 min
How Cops Hunted Down a Coed’s Killer with DNA and a DWI
This week on True Crime News The Podcast: For more than nine years, police hunted for the person who beat 19-year-old college student Faith Hedgepeth to death in 2012. Mi
Nov 3 51 min
He sued his ex on ‘The People’s Court.’ Then she vanished.
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A mother slain after airing sordid details of her tumultuous relationship on national television. Michelle Parker was sued by he
Oct 27 1 h 05 min
Faith Hedgepeth murder verdict; Did OJ have an accomplice? – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: RJ Dreiling joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They disc
Oct 23 29 min
Did cop kill pregnant mistress to silence his secret?
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A slain pregnant mistress and a sinister secret. Prosecutors claim that Matthew Farwell fatally strangled his paramour Sandra Bi
Oct 20 51 min
Woman kills boyfriend with help from a horse | Mom convicted in car crash homicide - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They dis
Oct 16 29 min
The ‘Dexter’ copycat who botched his own plan
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A deranged teenager takes a woman’s life as a twisted tribute to a TV character but calls authorities after injuring himself. Be
Oct 14 57 min
They tried to execute her twice. She survived. | Man faces trial 14 years after student’s slaying – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Dave Aronberg joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They di
Oct 9 22 min
‘American Idol’ contestant staged wife’s murder to avoid divorce
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A pastor callously kills his wife to continue an affair with his mistress. Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn claimed
Oct 7 55 min
Victim’s dying statement to be excluded from upcoming trial; Bombshell claim in Lindsay Clancy case – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Rachel Kaufman joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They d
Oct 3 29 min
Did D4vd have accomplices? Lawsuit takes aim at his inner circle
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: D4vd’s meteoric rise reached another type of infamy after the remains of a missing teen were found in a vehicle registered to th
Oct 1 52 min
Pastor’s mistress testifies in trial for his wife’s murder; Did Bryan Kohberger understand his plea? – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Franz Borghardt joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They
Sep 25 31 min
Did plastic surgeon murder lawyer in a petty dispute?
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A plastic surgeon charged with a lawyer’s slaying acts as his own attorney his death penalty-qualified trial. Prosecutors say th
Sep 23 56 min
Prosecutors drop death penalty against Nick Reiner; Influencer accused of custody battle murder plot – TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jo Potuto joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discus
Sep 18 29 min
Real People. Real Crimes. | Introducing CRIMES OF REDDIT
Reddit is an endless archive of humanity’s most disturbing, bizarre, and deeply human stories. If you love going down internet rabbit holes, you are going to love CRIMES
Sep 16 6 min
They released him on bond. He beat her to death.
This week on True Crime News The Podcast: A father warned the judge, “If you let him out, he’s going to kill her,” before the court granted his daughter’s abuser bail. Sh
Sep 16 32 min
Teen allegedly had mom help cover up girlfriend’s slaying; Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out - TCN Sidebar
In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Jack Rice joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discus
Sep 12 32 min
'Obsessed' teacher sentenced for sex with student
This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A trusted special education teacher sentenced for abusing a student. Allison Havemann-Niedrach groomed and abused an eighth grad
Sep 9 44 min
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I started listening to this podcast back in January, i was instantly hooked. The detail pout into each episode is phenomenal. Unfortunately, i find the random advertisements in the middle of each podcast annoying, not to mention that the host and any guests he may have drag on each case a little too long. I don’t mind if they go into further detail, but they sometimes go over things not related to the case. Overall; however, i say it’s a great podcast. 👍
larry.bird.33 · May 2024
Love how Joshua Ritter covers the cases with or without a cohost this is a must listen for getting my true crime fix! Fantastic perspective on these timely and relevant cases!
Karen’s Favorites · Mar 2024
Great discussions because they are direct, real, and some light discussions to help ease the depressing issues. Information is different from other podcasts which makes me wanting to keep coming back.
Laura Trotchie · Jul 2023
I love both of the hosts. The episode about the pregnant Amish woman who filed charges against her abusive husband was one of the most moving podcasts I have ever listened to. I am still floored by her strength.
Agilk9 · Apr 2023
It is completely inexcusable to be cracking jokes, howling with laughter, and disrespecting the victims and families of murder. I am truly disgusted by how insensitive this podcast is. How violated you would feel if a family member or friend of yours had just been murdered and a complete stranger made a podcast episode mocking their life story, with no consideration as to the fact that these families are already going through the most painful time in their lives? And here you are with the audacity to use their tragedy and misfortune as sheer entertainment. Reconsider your story telling and take on the responsibility of a true crime podcast host to honor the victims and their loved ones; or do everyone a favor and stop podcasting.
Kd_music · Jul 2023
A lot of simplistic discussion and lamenting of evil from Ana Garcia and her admiring guests. “Sidebar” with Josh Ritter, however, contains more intelligent discussion, and I find it worth the listen..
palanquin · Dec 2023
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