True Believer: The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh
TJ Ingrassia & Ruth Serven SmithEarly on the morning of March 26, 1990, Elizabeth Mackintosh was murdered on the campus of Covenant Theological Seminary in Creve Coeur, Missouri. To date it's the only unsolved murder in the city’s history. True Believer examines the circumstances surrounding Elizabeth's murder and speaks to the people affected by it as they, and the men suspected in her death, search for answers.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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On March 26, 2025, the 35th anniversary of Elizabeth's murder, Covenant Seminary held a "Service of Lament" and dedicated a new "Garden of Lament and Hope" on the campus grounds. TJ and Ruth discuss the service (which TJ attended) and how Covenant ch... more
The main True Believer project is finished, at least until there are any updates on the Elizabeth Mackintosh murder investigation. But we do want to return with a postscript that addresses a different question: What happened to other people who were ... more
The family of David Winecoff recently reached out to “True Believer” with concerns about recent episodes. After reviewing their concerns, we have made several updates to Episodes 13 and 14. Ultimately, however, we stand by our work and our decision t... more
In this final episode of the series, Ruth and TJ sit down with PCA pastors Doug Serven and Kyle Hackmann to discuss what they all learned from working on this series, and to answer some of the comments and critiques that listeners (and those that hav... more
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- Case Reporting was well done, Commentary was often unfair
I was a student at Covenant Seminary from 2014 - 2017, and heard about the murder through a co-worker while I was there. However, I never knew the details and so this podcast was really helpful to learn more. The hosts seemed to be pretty honest and fair with their reporting, even correcting themselves at times, which I appreciated. However in their commentaries I often felt they were a bit unfair in their judgments toward the Seminary and the hosts often seemed to have a personal axe to grind a... more
Apple Podcasts4asquirrel1988
United Statesa year ago - Christine
I really enjoyed this podcast. Being from St. . Louis, I loved the interviews with the local police. I had no idea this murder occurred. The creators did an excellent job of keeping you guessing, which to me means s really intriguing podcast. Wish they could do another one.
Apple Podcasts5DodyjeanUnited Statesa year ago - Well done!
I think this podcast did a great job diving into a difficult subject. There was no way they were gonna make everyone happy, which is evident by some of the ridiculous and childish reviews. They handle the murder of Elizabeth with grace and humility, and instead of just glossing over some of the abysmal practices of the pca, they highlight those and illuminate the injustices they produce. This podcast is not entertaining, its designed to be informative and to spur conversations, with which it suc... more
Apple Podcasts5vaguelyjimUnited Statesa year ago - Very well done
This podcast is an engrossing story of an unsolved murder. As a woman who lived most of my life attending PCA churches, I deeply related to all they shared about the treatment of women in the denomination. (My family & I are now in a different denomination largely due to this issue). I have a number of close friends who attended CTS & knew very little (if anything) about the story of Elizabeth Mackintosh. I thank the hosts for their work and everyone who shared.
Apple Podcasts5Grace GreeneUnited Statesa year ago - Weird, creepy smear of dead people
Did not have the impression this podcast series honored Elizabeth Mackintosh in any way. Final episodes seemed like a weird, creepy, unsubstantiated smear of a dead guy and his surviving family members. Podcasters stated David Winecoff called his pregnant wife a whale; podcasters speculated he had mental illness or Huntingtons. Podcasters brought on a guest, who took bizarre, casual, snide, and angry digs at David Winecoff and who basically whined about being purportedly bullied into being David... more
Apple Podcasts1Strive4TruthUnited Statesa year ago
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Focused on the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh, this podcast explores the tragic events surrounding her death on the campus of Covenant Theological Seminary. Each episode unravels intricate narratives involving the investigation, personal accounts from individuals connected to Elizabeth, and broader social issues stemming from her murder. Notably, it examines the intersections of community dynamics, faith-based institutions, and the accountability of those involved in the investigation, creating an ongoing dialogue about justice and memory in the face of loss. Through a mix of interviews and investigative reporting, the podcast sheds light on the personal impacts of this unsolved case, making it a compelling listen for those interes... more
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