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True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History

Dan Zupansky
Scott Christopher Dove
Colonial Parkway Serial Killings
Charles Starkweather
Gary Lamont
Homicide
Thunder Bay Police
Murderabilia
Alan Wade Wilmer Sr.
Caril Ann Fugate
Thunder Bay
Drugs
Mervin Dove
Dolly Dove
FBI Profiling
Blaine Pardoe
Lincoln, Nebraska
Serial Killers
Wild Blue Press
Aiden Gabor
Marijuana

TRUE MURDER—The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History.Every week host Dan Zupansky will interview the true crime authors that have written about the most shocking killers of all time. From true crime history, comes the preeminent true crime authorities in America and the world today.From infamous serial killers, mass murderers, cult leaders and mafia hitmen to family murderers, nazis and hom... more

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Recent Guests

Eli Frankel
Award-winning producer, true crime researcher, and Hollywood insider
Author of Sisters in Death
Episode: SISTERS IN DEATH—Who Killed The Black Dahlia?—Eli Frankel
Mark Pettit
Two-time best-selling author and three-time Emmy-winning investigative reporter
Episode: A NEED TO KILL—Mark Pettit
Thien Ho
District Attorney of Sacramento and author
Episode: THE PEOPLE vs THE GOLDEN STATE KILLER—Thien Ho
Jack El-Hai
Journalist and author of 'The Nazi And The Psychiatrist'
Episode: NUREMBERG and THE NAZI AND THE PSYCHIATRIST—Jack El-Hai
Jason Vuic
Award-winning author and expert on historical social issues in Florida
Episode: A TOWN WITHOUT PITY—Jason Vuic
Mike Gatto
Attorney and former member of the California State Assembly
Episode: NOIR BY NECESSITY—Mike Gatto
Mark Gray
Journalist and author known for covering true crime
Episode: THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS—Mark Gray
Jonathan P. Dyer
Author of Greg Scarpa, Legendary Evil
Wild Blue Press
Episode: GREG SCARPA, LEGENDARY EVIL—Jonathan Dyer
Justin Dombrowski
Author of 'The Murder of Debbie Gama'
Author
Episode: THE MURDER OF DEBBIE GAMA—Justin Dombrowski

Host

Dan Zupansky
Host of a true crime podcast who interviews true crime authors, sharing narratives on some of the most shocking killings and their psychological impacts.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • I started listing to Dan Zupanski on speaker. Through a phone change I lost track and finally found him again on Audible. I love this podcast and the different stories from people who have researched these stories but the random ads that pop up randomly throughout this podcast have me to the point where I am almost done. Especially since the ads are so much louder than the actual talking. It feels like it’s blowing out my ear drums when I have my headphones in. It’s just annoying and they will c... more

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    4
    AIMEE LINGLE
    United Statesa month ago
  • Is this available anymore?

    Can’t download new episodes. Has this been discontinued?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rvgirl42
    United States2 months ago
  • going downhill

    generally

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    uneducatedguesser
    United States2 months ago
  • Monotone Much???

    How does this guys voice not bother anyone else? It is so boring!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Crazygrenade
    United States5 months ago
  • RCMP Lies

    Cover Up Interview? Fabulous. Let’s have one on Sandy Hook now, Dan.

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    United States6 months ago

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Critiques regarding sound quality and production values have been raised, but many still find the content engaging and informative.
High-quality interviews with knowledgeable authors, revealing insights into the criminal mind.
Thorough and thoughtful discussions that provide in-depth exploration of true crime cases.
Listeners appreciate the emotional narratives and personal connections made during the episodes.

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THE PEOPLE vs THE GOLDEN STATE KILLER—Thien Ho
Q: Tell us how it's decided on who will be able to prosecute this case and in what county and why.
Thien Ho explains the complexities of jurisdiction due to the nature of the crimes spanning 11 counties, ultimately emphasizing why Sacramento was chosen for prosecution.
THE PEOPLE vs THE GOLDEN STATE KILLER—Thien Ho
Q: Can you tell us about your personal journey of you and your family coming from Vietnam to Southern California?
Thien Ho recounts his escape from Vietnam in 1976, detailing the harrowing experiences of his family's journey under precarious conditions, including wearing a stolen army uniform to escape checkpoints.
A NEED TO KILL—Mark Pettit
Q: What did the first body of Danny Joe Eberly— what did they make of the condition of the body once it was found?
His hands and feet were bound with a unique rope, key in connecting Joubert to the crime, and he had been stabbed and bitten on the inner thigh.
A NEED TO KILL—Mark Pettit
Q: Tell us about John Joubert.
Joubert was a seemingly clean-cut young man, an Air Force member who hid dark secrets; he engaged in violent fantasies of killing.
A NEED TO KILL—Mark Pettit
Q: Tell us about the Eberly's and Danny Joe Eberly.
Danny Joe was a bright young boy who delivered newspapers and went missing one morning; his family knew something was wrong when he didn't deliver his papers.

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This series offers in-depth interviews with authors who specialize in true crime, exploring the lives and crimes of some of history's most notorious killers. Each episode provides listeners with unique insights into the motivations behind these crimes, along with the societal and psychological implications surrounding them. The discussions often encompass personal narratives of the authors, interweaving the experiences of victims and the ensuing quest for justice, reflecting on both historical and contemporary cases. This engaging format appeals to fans of crime documentaries and those seeking a deeper understanding of the criminal mind.

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