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Drummer with The Police, Stewart Copeland, sets out to uncover the truth about his father, Miles Axe Copeland ll - musician, raconteur, international businessman... and, it turns out, secret CIA operative. Going back to the 1950s to trace his father’s involvement in the birth of the CIA, Stewart enters a murky world of dictators and dirty tricks. He learns about his dad’s role in overthrowing governments, assassination plots, and befriending an infamous Soviet double agent.

In 1993, teenagers Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, Jr.—who have come to be known as the West Memphis Three—were arrested for the murders of three eight-year-old boys in Arkansas. The ensuing trial was marked by tampered evidence, false testimony, and public hysteria...

Trauma, all in the name of a good story.

God, the Mafia, My Dad, and Me shares a tale of enduring love, unwavering courage, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter. These are the true stories of Lori and her father, Lou Peters, a former combat Marine who attracted the attention of the Bonnano crime family and was thrust into a spotlight he never imagined for himself. You’ll learn about the strength required to protect those you love in battles no one else sees—not even the family you’re protecting. Equal parts beautiful and tragic, this gripping memoir reveals the inexplicable ties that bind.

Jorn 'Jesper' Jensen disappeared in June 2017. He was last seen at his home on Sunday afternoon. The next day his garage door was open, his car was missing and there was blood across his kitchen floor. Dad's gone is the story of Jorn's disappearance, how it's torn a family apart and how one sister believes that something more sinister happened to her Dad. Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au

I'm just a dad and EMT with a lifelong interest in True Crime. This podcast will be mostly cold cases, but a little bit of everything thrown in!

As kids, most of us look up to our Dads. A Dad should be a positive role model who shows us the value of hard work. Dads are supposed to teach us the difference between right and wrong. But that’s not the story we’re telling here. This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Manny Vider was a con man, whose schemes and lies span over 4 decades. It’s been 24 years since Gary has seen his father and he doesn’t have a clue what he’s up to these days. But Gary is ready to open Pandora’s Box and take listeners on a deeply ...

Rewriting Dad is the true story of an entrepreneur who discovers a manuscript written by her late father while he was in prison 32 years ago. Light-hearted hosts Meg Murphy, the daughter of a criminal lawyer, & Leslie Bradford-Scott, daughter of a criminal, turn each page inside out as they try to get to the truth of a dangerous, shocking, & twisted history. Are they safe to talk about this?

Law Dad Roy is a personal injury attorney and dedicated father who brings his sharp legal mind and big heart to the mic. On his podcast, Law Dad Roy, he breaks down headline-grabbing cases, explores the human stories behind the law, and shares real-world legal insights with clarity and compassion. From major verdicts to mysterious disappearances, Roy’s storytelling is grounded, insightful, and always relatable. Whether you’re into true crime, courtroom drama, or just want to understand your rights a little better—Law Dad Roy is your guy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Ashley’s Dad was her favorite person in the world. He drove fast cars and sold them for a living. He was a scratch golfer and the love of her Mum’s life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38, she found out he wasn’t who he said he was. Inspired by his favorite movie the Thomas Crown Affair, he had pulled off a robbery in Cleveland then disappeared. It turns out he evaded the authorities for half a century, living in their sleepy Massachusetts town. His secret upended his family’s life, but another family’s too. Because from the moment this 20-year-old vault ...

Ben and Matt are a couple of lads who became dads. Join us as we tell our story of how our lives changed after parenthood. Each week we'll be discussing our experiences as new parents, as well as sharing stories from the wilder days. We hope to give advice for new dads who might feel a bit lost in this jungle they call parenthood. As well as discussing topics such as mental health, relationships mixed in with all the usual banter you'd hear down the pub with your mates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris had a fascinating life, which he wrote only a little about, and I'll start by reading those stories. Many have said he was a magnetic storyteller, (this is where I get my deep voice), and at some point I plan to put together some of the adventures I remember him talking about, with some details from his journals and notes. He was also an avid reader and writer of science fiction, so I'll be reading some of his fiction as well. All content is original, and owned by me. If you'd like to use any of it (beyond the limits of "fair use") please contact me. My intention is to eventually offer ...

Welcome to Killing Dad Presents: The Miscreants, season two of our series investigating family murders. In the shadows of the 1994 Northridge earthquake that devastated Los Angeles, there was a violent crime spree of sadistic killers who mimicked their violence from scenes straight out of their favorite movie; The Terminator. Two men wreaked havoc from Reno to Los Angeles in a matter of days. It involves two innocent victims tortured before they were murdered, a day-time robbery shootout at a gun store, a high-speed chase with guns blazing, a kidnapping, a 9-hour standoff with swat, the ...

Damien Dickies dad Robert went missing in June 2016, then 9 days later his only son Dylan also went missing. This is his story Thanks to our season sponsor. My Pay Now, Click below to find out more. www.mypaynow.com.au

What pushed Blunt, Burgess, Cairncross, Maclean and Philby into Soviet hands? With access to recently released papers and other neglected documents, this sharp analysis of the intelligence world examines how and why these men and others betrayed their country and what this cost Britain and its...

"A call to arms and to action, for anyone with a conscience, anyone alarmed about the decline of our democracy." — New York Times-bestselling author Wendell Potter "Powerful...His extensively reported tales of individual whistleblowers and their often cruel fates are compelling...They reveal...

“Wiseguys and the White House is an eye-opening, authoritative, remarkably detailed exposé of the interplay between organized crime and our presidents, shockingly revealing how close we have come to Mob rule.”—Ronald Kessler, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets of the FBI and...

The definitive account of Bill Cosby's transition from revered father figure to convicted criminal, told by a veteran crime reporter and former senior writer for People magazine Bill Cosby's decades-long career as a sweater-wearing, wholesome TV dad came to a swift and stunning end on April 26...

From Sarah Weinman, the award-winning editor of Unspeakable Acts, a groundbreaking new anthology showcasing the future of the true crime genre True crime, as an entertainment genre, has always prioritized clear narrative arcs: victims wronged, police detectives in pursuit, suspects apprehended...

Phil Chalmers has spent more than a decade visiting high security prisons to interview young offenders, his mission is to attempt to answer the questions we all are asking: Why do the crimes continue to happen? What sends these kids over the edge? Could we have seen these crimes coming and...