Episodes

  • A Hunger To Kill: The Interrogation

    A Hunger To Kill: The Interrogation
    Oct 22 2024
    In a city like Ashland, OH, dubbed "The World Headquarters of Nice People," it's difficult to imagine anything bad happening. But in 2016, Detective Kim Mager was assigned to the case of Shawn Grate, a man who had just been arrested for kidnapping, raping, and torturing a young woman. During the interrogation, it was discovered Grate wasn't just a sex offender. He was a serial killer. Retired Detective with the Ashland Police Department Kim Mager reflects on her involvement in the case and unpacks her 33-hour-long interrogation of Grate, as detailed in her new book, A Hunger To Kill. Donate to the Mager Impact Fund HERE. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Analyzing The Body Language Of The Menendez Brothers

    Analyzing The Body Language Of The Menendez Brothers
    Oct 17 2024
    Whether or not you realize it, your body is always talking, even when you're not speaking. Body language can be influential in the courtroom, a time when the stakes couldn't be higher. So what role did body language and physical behaviors have in the televised trial of the Menendez brothers? Clinical and Forensic Psychologist Dr. John Paul Garrison provides his analysis of the body language of Erik and Lyle during their testimonies and explains what their behaviors reveal. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The Trial Of The Menendez Brothers

    The Trial Of The Menendez Brothers
    Oct 15 2024
    On August 20th, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were shot to death inside their Beverly Hills mansion. The following year, their sons, Erik and Lyle, would be arrested for the murders. The ensuing trial captured the attention of viewers across the country and exposed the hidden familial sexual abuse kept secret by the Menendez family. Award-winning Trial Attorney and Host of the Courtroom Confidential Podcast Joshua Ritter gives an overview of the gruesome murders and provides his legal analysis of the infamous trial. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • From The Vault: Cyber Crime Protection

    From The Vault: Cyber Crime Protection
    Oct 10 2024
    Emily revisits her conversation with former FBI Special Agent and Founding Partner at NAXO Chris Tarbell for a discussion about the ways we can protect ourselves from cyber crimes. Chris dives into the technological advancements that gave way to the development of 'deep fakes,' and explains how listeners can spot them, and prevent themselves from falling victim. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • A Deadly Affair: The Murder Of Susan Smith

    A Deadly Affair: The Murder Of Susan Smith
    Oct 8 2024
    On June 8th, 1989, an affair between an FBI Agent and his informant ended in a deadly rage. FBI Agent Mark Putnam murdered his pregnant lover, Susan Smith, in the coal mining town of Pikeville, Kentucky. It would be a year until his crimes were discovered, thanks to a confession skillfully elicited from within the Bureau. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jim Huggins joins with a look at the tragic and unprecedented case, the dangerous affair between Mark and Susan, and shares details from Mark Putnam's shocking confession. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Stand Your Ground Laws

    Stand Your Ground Laws
    Oct 3 2024
    In America, laws exist that protect residents who use deadly force in circumstances of self-defense. But what do 'Stand Your Ground' laws look like in practical application? And how do these laws vary state-by-state? University of California, Berkeley Law Professor John Yoo provides a deep dive into what 'Stand Your Ground' laws are, their nuanced nature, and the legal protections Americans have in court. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • True Crime Case Review: The D.C. Beltway Sniper Attacks

    True Crime Case Review: The D.C. Beltway Sniper Attacks
    Oct 1 2024
    For three weeks, Washington, D.C. residents were paralyzed with fear as a series of sniper attacks in October of 2002. Civilians were shot at random, some injured, others killed, with no rhyme or reason behind the attacks. Emily looks back on her conversation with retired U.S. Marshal Bill Sorukas as they discuss his involvement with the case and the crucial role he played in tracking down the shooters. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Inside America's Crime Crisis

    Inside America's Crime Crisis
    Sep 26 2024
    America is in the middle of an ongoing crime crisis that's devastating families and communities across the country. But how have bad policies at the U.S. Southern border augmented this problem? Retired NYPD Inspector and FOX News Contributor Paul Mauro discusses the factors that have contributed to the country's crime epidemic, from gang violence to murders committed by illegal immigrants. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins