Episodes

  • Kids call 911 as their mother is allegedly shot to death by their father

    Kids call 911 as their mother is allegedly shot to death by their father
    Jan 13 2026
    This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Tragic 911 calls from four children of an estranged married couple depict the fatal shooting of their mother, Jeri Mains, allegedly perpetrated by their father, Cecil Mains. Plus, what the departure of Nick Reiner’s attorney could mean for his defense as he faces murder charges in the deaths of his parents Rob and Michele Reiner. Phillip Hamilton joins guest host Alison Triessl. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Children left crying in home after assailant kills young couple; Melodee Buzzard’s remains recovered – TCN Sidebar

    Children left crying in home after assailant kills young couple; Melodee Buzzard’s remains recovered – TCN Sidebar
    Jan 9 2026
    In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Scott Reisch joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the shocking slayings of Spencer and Monique Tepe as the couple’s young children were left crying yet unharmed in the home, Ashlee Buzzard’s arrest after police recovered the remains of her missing daughter Melodee, and Stefon Diggs facing criminal charges after an alleged dispute with his personal chef. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Revisit the 1981 murders of 2 Pennsylvania kids and the teen sentenced to death for killing them

    Revisit the 1981 murders of 2 Pennsylvania kids and the teen sentenced to death for killing them
    Jan 6 2026
    This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: When 8-year-old Cheryl and 4-year-old Christopher Ziemba disappeared from their family home in 1981, the community of Old Forge was thrown into a frenzy. The discovery of their bodies eventually led to an unlikely suspect, their 15-year-old neighbor Joey Aulisio, who was sentenced to death for the murders. Brian W. Kincaid and Nancy Moscatiello join host Ana Garcia. Check out Brian’s book “Murder in Old Forge, Pennsylvania: The Tragic Death of the Ziemba Children” here: https://a.co/d/j5Z6MwN To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Monster’s motives for killing 4 students still unknown; Grandmother orchestrates murder-for-hire plot - TCN Sidebar

    Monster’s motives for killing 4 students still unknown; Grandmother orchestrates murder-for-hire plot - TCN Sidebar
    Jan 2 2026
    In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Joshua Ritter breaks down the biggest cases from 2025. He discusses the prosecution of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Brian Kohberger’s surprise plea deal, Donna Adelson’s conviction in the murder-for-hire of Dan Markel, Karen Read’s acquittal in the death of John O’Keefe, and dentist James Craig's fatal poisoning of his wife. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Missing father found buried under family home after decades of searching

    Missing father found buried under family home after decades of searching
    Dec 23 2025
    This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: When George Carroll disappeared, leaving his wife and four children, the mystery of his absence lingered over the family for decades. After years of wondering and a chance visit with a psychic, the family uncovered a fatal secret buried in their basement. Catch the story of Carroll’s disappearance and the family’s search for closure in the all-new Investigation Discovery documentary “The Secrets We Bury,” available to stream now on HBO Max. Patricia Gillespie joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Rob Reiner and wife allegedly stabbed to death by son; Coach arrested after termination amid affair – TCN Sidebar

    Rob Reiner and wife allegedly stabbed to death by son; Coach arrested after termination amid affair – TCN Sidebar
    Dec 19 2025
    In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Gene Rossi joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the tragic deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner as their son Nick faces murder charges, Brian Walshe’s conviction for the murder and dismemberment of his wife Ana, and Sherrone Moore’s arrest following the coach’s termination from the University of Michigan. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Mom allegedly kidnaps daughter with special needs to teach her a lesson about online predators

    Mom allegedly kidnaps daughter with special needs to teach her a lesson about online predators
    Dec 16 2025
    This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A protective mom’s lesson goes too far when Tamara Hamby allegedly orchestrates a kidnapping to teach her daughter a harsh lesson about online safety. While the parents maintain they didn’t mean their daughter any harm, the victim was left with physical injuries and lasting trauma. Luis Bolaños joins host Ana Garcia. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Mom of 3 allegedly dismembered by husband; Antonio Brown pleads self-defense after altercation – TCN Sidebar

    Mom of 3 allegedly dismembered by husband; Antonio Brown pleads self-defense after altercation – TCN Sidebar
    Dec 12 2025
    In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Neama Rahmani joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss the case against Brian Walshe as prosecutors show jurors the tools he allegedly used to kill and dismember his wife, new evidence revealed at Luigi Mangione’s ongoing suppression hearing, and Antonio Brown’s self-defense claim after the former NFL star was charged with attempted murder. Tweet your questions for future episodes to Joshua Ritter using the hashtag #TCNSidebar. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins