About Time for True Crime

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It’s about time you heard a true crime podcast from two educated women in the field. Each holding degrees in criminal justice, Allie and Abby are currently working in the criminal justice system. These two young, excited and educated women set out to share with you true crime stories, from old and current, small town and national headlines. We invite you to hang out with us as we dig into these crimes, criminal justice theory, psychology & sociology, discuss mental health and substance use, the legal proceedings around these kinds of cases, and everything in between - while offering some mu...

Dean Corll: the Candy Man (Part 2)
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Episode 192: Dean Corll: the Candy Man (Part 2)

In part 2 of this series, we discuss the development of Dean’s relationship with David Brooks, the psychological impacts of this, and the first several murders committed after David became his accomplice. Dean’s hold over David proved itself useful as David would lure victims to Dean, for Dean.

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Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 1)
#193
09/09/2025

Episode 193: Dean Corll: The Candy Man (Part 1)

Dean Corll was a prolific serial killer, rapist, and monster. He preyed on young boys and men and used a friendly demeanor to gain access to and build trust with those he abused. In this episode, we discuss Dean’s early life, young adulthood, and the ways in which he was able to connect with his desired victim type-- primarily through his family’s candy business. We also introduce his first accomplice, David Brooks.

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The Murders of George and Catherine Peacock
#192
09/02/2025

Episode 192: The Murders of George and Catherine Peacock

On September 17, 1989, George and Catherine Peacock were found brutally murdered in their Vermont home. The attacks on this elderly couple shook their community and left many wondering why someone would want to hurt the sweet couple, and who could possibly have done it. Their case remained unsolved for more than 30 years until 2020 when the first shred of evidence could finally be tested.

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The Murder of Jacque Rawson Waller
#191
08/26/2025

Episode 191: The Murder of Jacque Rawson Waller

On the outside, Jacque and Clay’s marriage might have seemed idyllic; beautiful couple, precious triplets, support around them. But behind closed doors, their relationship was marked with abuse and violence. Jacque did all the right things-- documented the abuse, told loved ones, and made her plans to safely exit that relationship while keeping herself and her children safe. In 2011, Jacque went missing after an appointment she and Clay attended with a divorce attorney. As the investigation into her disappearance ensued, Jacque’s family was vocal and adamant that Clay was...


The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2)
#190
08/19/2025

Episode 190: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2)

When DNA tests confirmed that not-so-Nicholas was, in fact, not Nicholas at all, they also confirmed his identity- Frederic Bourdin; a 23 year old French conman. Frederic, also known as The Chameleon, was a serial impostor who created more than 500 identities before he made his way to Texas to live as 16 year old Nicholas. With Frederic’s cover blown, the question remained- what happened to Nicholas Barclay? While there is lots of speculation as to possible players in his disappearance, Nicholas’ disappearance remains unsolved to this day.

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The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 1)
#189
08/12/2025

Episode 189: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 1)

In 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from San Antonio, TX. His mother and older siblings kept up the search, but it yielded nothing. Nicky was a troubled kid and was quickly believed to be a runaway. The family lost hope of finding him alive and hoped to one day find his body and bring him home. Then, 3 years later, Nicholas was found in a phone booth in Spain, appearing traumatized. Was this a miracle, or something more sinister?

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Attack at the Mansion
#188
08/05/2025

Episode 188: Attack at the Mansion

In Hillsboro, California on February 2, 1985, teenagers Laurie McKenna and Jeanine Grinsell were curious about the local, vacant mansion nearby. They had heard from other classmates that they could go for a secret tour; a security guard offered them if you showed up at the front gates. On that Saturday, Laurie and Jeanine went to the Carolands Chateau, and were led inside by the 23 year old security guard David Allen Raley. Once there, the girls were subject to torture that would ultimately turn deadly. Had it not been for their resilience and will...


CJ Short: Tactics of Surveillance
#187
07/29/2025

Episode 187: CJ Short: Tactics of Surveillance

Welcome to another CJ short! In this episode, we talk about different law enforcement and independent agencies’ tactics and approaches to surveillance. We discuss how they work, who can be surveilled, and the ethical considerations for all included.

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The Kidnapping and Disappearance of Angela Hammond
#186
07/22/2025

Episode 186: The Kidnapping and Disappearance of Angela Hammond

Angela Hammond was only 20 years old when she disappeared. Angie and her fiance Rob were excited for the next chapter in their lives; they were having a baby. On the night of April 4, 1991, Angie made a phone call from a payphone in Clinton, MO to Rob while she was less than 10 blocks from his house. Angie described a strange man in the parking lot before Rob heard her scream. Angie hasn’t been seen since. If you or someone you know has any information regarding the disappearance of Angela Ha...


Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 3)
#185
07/15/2025

Episode 185: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 3)

In the third part of this series, we focus on the conclusion of the trial, and all of the aftermath. With Karen acquitted, we talk about what might be next for her, and what, hopefully, is next for the investigation into John’s death. We talk about the press, the spectacle that has surrounded this case, and commentary from members of Karen’s defense team as well as jurors from the second trial. We theorize what we anticipate, what we will see in the future, and what t...


Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 2)
#184
07/08/2025

Episode 184: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 2)

In this episode, we focus on the trials. We discuss the investigation further, the evidence presented, and the theories put forth by both the prosecution and defense. We look at many of the players involved the night before and the day that John died, their movements, statements and the evidence that supports, or refutes, those claims.

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Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 1)
#183
07/01/2025

Episode 183: Karen Read and the Death of John O’Keefe (Part 1)

In the first episode of this series, we go over the very basics: John O’Keefe and Karen Read, their backgrounds and early dating. We discuss the general events of the night in question and set the scene to discuss all the players, pieces of evidence, and testimony in part 2.

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The Murder of Gianni Versace
#182
06/24/2025

Episode 182: The Murder of Gianni Versace

Gianni Versace is a household name in the fashion world; he was an out queer man who built a fashion empire from the ground up. Gianni’s life was cut short when he was gunned down on the front steps of the Miami home he shared with his life partner in 1997. His killer was on a killing spree, and was a gay man himself who seemed to be targeting other gay men. Andrew Cunanan murdered Gianni Versace, the man who embodied all of the things Andrew found most important: looks, fame, re...


The Unsolved Murder of Judy Smith
#181
06/17/2025

Episode 181: The Unsolved Murder of Judy Smith

In April 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband on a work trip to Philadelphia, PA. While he attended meetings, she planned to sight see and they’d join up in the evening. On the second day of their trip, Judy never came back to the hotel room. She was unreachable. Months long searches came up empty until a hunter and his son stumbled upon human remains 600 miles away in North Carolina. While several theories emerged, Judy’s murder is still unsolved.

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Diane Zamora
#180
06/10/2025

Episode 180: Diane Zamora & David Graham

Diane Zamora and David Graham were teenagers with shared interests and goals, and fell in love. Diane fell hard for him, but David’s eyes wandered. When Diane learned the name of the girl David had cheated on her with, Diane decided the only way he could make it up to her was to kill her. Adrianne Jessica “AJ” Jones’ fate was sealed by a girl she’d never met.

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The Horrific Murder of Reagan Tokes
#179
06/03/2025

Episode 179: The Horrific Murder of Reagan Tokes

Reagan Tokes was a 21 year old senior in college, eager to graduate and excited to begin the next chapter of her life. Reagan was beautiful, energetic, hard working, kind and motivated; she was such a bright light. But sometimes the brightest of lights draw attention from all kinds of people, and not all are good. Reagan’s life was stolen from her in February 2017 by a man many argue should have still been incarcerated from previous crimes. Her murder, while it infuriated many in her community, also kickstarted a conversation ab...


Courtney Clenney & the Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 2)
#178
05/27/2025

Episode 178: Courtney Clenney & the Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 2)

In this episode, we discuss the legal proceedings so far, Courtney's Family's involvement, and further details of the investigation. We also discuss the realities of intimate partner violence (IPV) both in and out of the court. This case is ongoing, and we anticipate a third part after the case has concluded.

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Courtney Clenney & The Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 1)
#177
05/20/2025

Episode 177: Courtney Clenney & The Death of Toby Obumseli (Part 1)

Courtney Clenney, an Instagram and OnlyFans model, personal trainer and influencer, seemed to have it all: the money, the looks, and an attractive and successful boyfriend in Christian “Toby” Obumseli. On April 3, 2022, first responders arrived to find Toby with a stab wound to his chest; a wound that ultimately killed him. Courtney admits to stabbing him but claims she acted in self defense, though theories waiver on her innocence. What really happened?

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John List: Family Annihilator (Part 3)
#176
05/13/2025

Episode 176: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 3)

Welcome to the third and final part of this series! In this episode, we discuss the investigators’ efforts in tracking down John List, their appeal to America’s Most Wanted, the call that changed it all, and John’s ultimate capture. We cover the aftermath of his arrest and the trial that closed his case for good.

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John List: Family Annihilator (Part 2)
#175
05/06/2025

Episode 175: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 2)

In part 2 of this series, we cover what really happened at the mansion in Westfield, the discovery of the bodies, and where John began anew. He lived as Robert (Bob) Clark, a stoic middle aged man who mostly kept to himself, until he found love again. He lived 18 years of freedom post-murders, how did he do it?

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John List: Family Annihilator (Part 1)
#174
04/29/2025

Episode 174: John List: Family Annihilator (Part 1)

John List was a husband, a father, and a successful accountant. Firm in his religious beliefs, he led a disciplined life with strict adherence to his faith, that is, until one November day in 1971. In December, those who knew the List family took notice of their absence, having not heard from any of them in a month. Soon, a gruesome discovery would be made. In part 1, we discuss John’s early life, his young adulthood, his marriage, professional life, and the build up of stress and rage that gave way to th...


The Mysterious Death of Amy Fanion
#173
04/22/2025

Episode 173: The Death of Amy Fanion

Brian and Amy Fanion were a seemingly happy couple, had raised their kids, and were looking forward to the calm that retirement would bring. Brian was a detective in their town, Westfield, MA, and Amy had been a stay at home mom and home maker who played a very active role in their church. On May 8, 2018, Amy died by a gunshot wound to the head. Who pulled the trigger?

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The Murder of Joleen Cummings
#172
04/15/2025

Episode 172: The Murder of Joleen Cummings

Joleen Cummings was a beautiful and energetic hair stylist and mother of 3. She was family oriented and wouldn’t miss an opportunity to spend time with her children, which made alarm bells ring when she didn’t show to pick up her kids on Mother’s Day 2018, or call her own mother. It was especially strange as that Sunday happened to also be her birthday. The investigation led law enforcement to her ex husband, her boyfriend, and a strange colleague from work. Who would want to harm Joleen?

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The Coin Shop Killer: Part 2
#171
04/08/2025

Episode 171: The Coin Shop Killer: Part 2

In part 2, we pick up where we left off, the Sinclair’s had relocated to an isolated cabin in Alaska before Charles left again to commit his final murders. In this episode, we cover those murders, the investigation, his capture, and the aftermath.

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The Coin Shop Killer: Part 1
#170
04/01/2025

Episode 170: The Coin Shop Killer: Part 1

Charles Sinclair led a seemingly normal life; he had a wife, two children, and owned a rare coin shop in New Mexico. After a fire destroyed the shop, the family moved.. And moved again. And again. His family was surprised to see that after they moved from their home in NM, Charles didn’t seem to need to work much, save for a few weeks every few months. The reason for this was far more sinister than they could have imagined. In this episode, we discuss the first several murders Charles co...


Russia’s Ripper Granny
#169
03/25/2025

Episode 169: Russia’s Ripper Granny

We begin our episode with some true crime news regarding Casey Anthony, ‘Ghost Adventures‘ host Aaron Goodwin, Grant Amato and Karen Read. Our case brings us to Russia, where Tamara Samsonova lived with her husband. After her husband disappeared in the early 2000s, Tamara rented out a room in her apartment to various tenants. Strangely, she never seemed to have a tenant for long. During renovations, Tamara moved in with 79 year old Valentina Ulanova in March 2015. In July, Tamara was seen on CCTV footage carrying big, heavy bags into a park and discar...


Marie Moore, the Murder of Theresa Feury
#168
03/18/2025

Episode 168: Marie Moore, the Murder of Theresa Feury

Today’s episode brings us to Marie Moore, who committed unspeakable acts against children in the name of Billy Joel. Yes, you read that correctly. Marie had one child, a daughter named Tammy, and Tammy had friends over their home often. Those children took to Marie and she doted on them, right up until she didn’t… Marie used fear tactics, deception, and violence to control and abuse the children for her pleasure. These horrific actions cost 13 year old Theresa Feury her life.

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Portsmouth Beauty School Murders
#167
03/11/2025

Episode 167: Portsmouth Beauty School Murders

Our episode takes us back to the 1980s in Portsmouth, NH; a small coastal city and one of the oldest in New Hampshire. Laura Kemptin was a 23 year old student at the Portsmouth Beauty School, as well as an aspiring model. When she was found brutally murdered in her apartment, leads soon dried up and her case grew cold. Decades later, forensic advancements brought investigators closer to an answer, but in that time, another young woman, Tammy Little, was also murdered. Laura and Tammy led eerily similar lives, both beauty school students...


Larry and Bianca Rudolph
#166
03/04/2025

Episode 166: Larry and Bianca Rudolph

Larry Rudolph was a successful dentist with several practices in the Pittsburg, PA area, and he and his wife Bianca had recently relocated to Arizona to live out their golden years. The couple had two grown children, and were focusing their next chapter as empty nesters. Larry and Bianca were avid big game hunters, and in October 2016, Larry surprised Bianca with a hunting trip to Zambia. The morning they were to depart and head home to a wedding, Bianca died in what was initially called a tragic accident. The investigation into her...


The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 3)
#165
02/25/2025

Episode 165: The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 3)

In our 3rd and final part of this series, we cover the trial, and all that was uncovered during it. The trial includes testimony by Jodi herself, and her new version of what really happened the day Travis was murdered. It also includes recordings, messages, and photos from Travis and Jodi’s various sexual encounters, which were all put on display in the courtroom.

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The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 2)
#164
02/18/2025

Episode 164: The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 2)

In part 2, we cover the discovery of Travis Alexander’s body, the extent of his injuries, and the initial investigation into his murder. Jodi claims to have been with her new boyfriend, hours away, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

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The Murder of Travis Alexander (Jodi Arias Part 1)
#163
02/11/2025

Episode 163: Jodi Arias; The Murder of Travis Alexander (Part 1)

In part 1 of this series, we dive into the backgrounds of Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias. Travis grew up in a troubled home, saved by his grandmother who introduced him to the Mormon faith. Mormonism resonated with Travis, and he sought a life with a woman who shared those same values, morals, and faith. Enter Jodi, a beautiful young woman who met Travis and was instantly smitten. This romance is a tale of sex, deception, raunchy endeavors, love, obsession, religion, distance, secrecy and a whole lot more.

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Kimberly Cargill; The Murder of Cherry Walker
#162
02/04/2025

Episode 162: Kimberly Cargill; The Murder of Cherry Walker

Kimberly Cargill focused on appearances, wanting to ensure that she and her children played the part of a perfect family. They were anything but perfect. Behind Kim’s thin veil of perfection was something more sinister. It seemed that all who crossed paths with Kim were worse for it, and that was true of Cherry Walker. Cherry was a woman with a developmental disability that Kim took advantage of, using her for childcare and favors. Cherry was a kind woman, always willing to help and often didn’t know the...


Cheshire Home Invasion
#161
01/28/2025

Episode 161: Cheshire Home Invasion

The Petit family was chosen at random by two perpetrators who intended to burglarize their home and take off. Once they broke into the home, their plans seemingly changed. Even once they got what they had wanted, they still inflicted unimaginable horror that resulted in deaths of three of the four members of the family. This case is one of two people who were capable of and inflicted evil, but it’s also a story of an incredible legacy, and the resilience of one man despite the unthinkable.

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The Murder of Kelly Eckart
#160
01/21/2025

Episode 160: The Murder of Kelly Eckart

On September 26, 1997, 18-year-old Kelly Eckart was finishing her evening shift at the local Walmart. She worked there part time as she put herself through school. She left a little after 11pm to head home, but she never made it there. Her vehicle was found abandoned on the side of the road with no sign of Kelly. Meanwhile, a woman named Melissa received an odd message from her husband to pick him up in the middle of the night, and when she did, she knew something was off. The truth came out...


The Murder of Hannah Graham
#159
01/14/2025

Episode 159: The Murder of Hannah Graham

On September 13, 2014, Hannah Graham went out for drinks with friends to kick off the start of her sophomore year of college, but she never made it home. Her body was soon discovered not far from where another young woman’s body had been found years earlier. The families of Hannah Graham and Morgan Harrington had more in common than they initially thought, and soon found that the man responsible for murdering Hannah was also involved in a slew of other crimes.

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The Slender Man Stabbing
#158
01/07/2025

Episode 158: The Slender Man Stabbing

In 2014, the town of Waukesha, Wisconsin was shaken to its core when two 12 year olds tried to murder their fellow classmate and friend. Payton Leutner was viciously attacked by her friends Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, but their motivations weren’t anything you might have thought. Morgan and Anissa planned to murder Payton for the infamous Slender Man, a sacrifice they believed would save their lives and prove their allegiance to him.

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Hudler Tree Farm Murders
#157
12/31/2024

Episode 157: Hudler Tree Farm Murders

Ron Hudler poured his heart and soul into the farm that had been in his family for generations. He had turned it into a Christmas tree farm, and it was a huge success. He employed many locals, and always took care of his own. He was so loved by his community, in fact, that it came as a huge shock when in January 2008, Ron was found having been murdered, as was his son and his employee. Who would have wanted to harm Fred Hudler?

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Christmas Case Charcuterie
#156
12/24/2024

Episode 156: Christmas Case Charcuterie

In today’s episode, Abby and Allie select and review a handful of cases covered before by the podcast from fetal abductions to massacres. These cases are all relevant to the time of year, or holiday, and are brought to you to help you choose which to listen to next! Plus, if you stay tuned, there’s a surprise left for anyone who sticks it out to the end of this little Christmas Case Charcuterie episode. Happy Holidays from the ATFTC fam to you and yours!

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The Murder of Tracey Neilson
#155
12/17/2024

Episode 155: The Murder of Tracey Neilson

Tracey Neilson was an incredible young woman; kind, friendly, genuine, and hard working. She had just married the love of her life in the summer of 1980, and the newlyweds had just begun their lives together. But in early January 1981, Tracey’s life was taken in a brutal attack; her body was found by her husband in their bedroom. It was her 21st birthday. To this day, Tracey’s case is unsolved. If you or someone you know has any information related to Tracey’s murder, we urge you to call 800-522-8017...