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When Nancy Cooper moved from Canada to Cary, North Carolina, with her new husband Brad, their future was bright. Living in one of the most picturesque towns in the United States, the couple mingled with neighbors, attended parties, and raised two daughters. Then, on July 14, 2008, the façade came crashing down when Nancy's strangled body was found in a storm pond. Nancy's husband claimed that she had gone for a jog and never come back. 

THE ARTIFACT is a narrative podcast about how truth gets bent, broken, and weaponized. Each episode unpacks a real case where evidence, expertise, or “facts” were twisted by fraud, ego, ideology, or simple human error. From scientific misconduct and fake data to corporate spin, media scandals, and everyday cons, the show follows the paper trails, whistleblowers, and quiet details that expose what really happened. If you’ve ever wondered how obviously false stories become accepted truth—and what it takes to pull them apart—this podcast is for you.

My name is Lara Chicofsky, and my cohost is Nina Jobe. We created this podcast to shine a light on some of the lesser known characters and crimes in Boston and New England. We've spent the past two years researching the Boston crime scene primarily focusing on the 1960s. There are many podcasts and books available about organized crime in the Boston area, but ours is a bit different. I spent most of my life in my father’s world. Eavesdropping when I was a kid, listening intently when he was at the end of his life. I often took what he said with a grain of salt. He was, after all, a conman, ...

The fascinating, true origin story of baseball - how America’s first great sport developed and how it conquered a nation.

What drives veterans, military experts and forensic investigators to dedicate years to search for and identify the remains of fallen warriors? What does it mean to the families of the dead to be able to lay them to rest? Over thirty five thousand Australian soldiers and airmen are still listed...

In 1991, Ioan Culianu was on the precipice of a brilliant academic career. Culianu had fled his native Romania and established himself as a widely admired scholar at just forty-one years old. He was teaching at the University of Chicago Divinity School where he was seen as the heir apparent to his mentor, Mircea Eliade, a fellow Romanian expatriate and the founding father of the field of religious studies, who had died a few years earlier. 

He partied with Andy Warhol. He helped Jeff Koons create a 43-foot-tall puppy made out of flowers. Commissioned a daring Keith Haring mural. He made millions, owned several homes, and dozens of vintage classic cars. And then he lost it all. Get ready to meet the most famous criminal you’ve never heard of. From Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media, this is Chameleon: Gallery of Lies. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at ⁠sonymusic.com/podcasts⁠ and follow us @sonypodcasts.

Step into the strange with Crime, Lies & Little Green Guys—the show where true crime collides with conspiracy, aliens, the paranormal, and everything unexplainable in between. From unsolved mysteries and government cover-ups to UFO sightings and ghostly encounters, we dive headfirst into the dark, the weird, and the downright bizarre. Part investigation, part banter, and a whole lot of curiosity—because sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction… and way more entertaining.

Sean Kipe tells the story of former Georgia police officer Michael Chapel, convicted of the 1993 robbery and brutal murder of Emogene Thompson and sentenced to life in prison. However, with the recent surfacing of new information, Chapel’s story may have taken a dramatic turn – one that could potentially prove his innocence. Kipe takes a deep dive into Chapel’s past to find the unbelievable truth behind a story that involves corrupt police officers, crime rings, drug trafficking, steroids, and murder. In the Land of Lies is written, created and hosted by Sean Kipe. Original music from ...

Two truths one lie is a podcast of, well, truths and lies where the lie is inspired from the real-life stories of crime, ghosts, cryptids, aliens, and more which would be covered by the truths. Hop onto this train of madness which will surely leave you a little baffled and a lot more irked. The host is just another fish off the pond- Koi. 

A taxi driver is shot dead in front of his children. A high-security room goes up in flames. Then terrorists are unmasked as spies. And behind it all, a shadowy unit of the British Army, who ran the notorious agent Stakeknife. Award-winning journalist Cara McGoogan investigates the biggest cover-up of the Northern Ireland Troubles and asks: is the British state getting away with murder?The first and second series of Bed of Lies are also available to listen to on this feed:Series 2: It was meant to be a miracle treatment, but it became a deadly poison. Cara investigates the biggest medical ...

On the evening of April 8, 1968 Roger Allan Williams showed up at the home of Linda Ann Wood in East Vancouver. Minutes later Linda was found in a pool of blood on her porch. Linda had been stabbed over 14 times to her torso, neck and chest. Linda died in an ambulance en route to Vancouver General Hospital.After his trial, Roger Williams was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of Linda Ann Wood. Decades later an archive of Roger's poetry, articles, short stories and artwork was found at the Matsqui Prison. This treasure trove would one day help another man heal from his own life ...

"Legends & Lies: The Stories Behind the Scandals" takes you deep into the most captivating, controversial cases that shook the world. From celebrity trials and political scandals to infamous crimes, each episode reveals the untold details, hidden motives, and the lasting impact of these unforgettable stories. Join us as we uncover the truth, sift through the legends, and explore the lies that turned ordinary events into extraordinary moments in history.

Murdered and missing persons not only affect those left behind but the crimes are felt throughout our communities. Join me as I take us into everyday American lives like yours and mine except these ordinary people were touched by a special kind of evil, the kind of evil that rips out hearts and blacken souls. We’ll tell their stories, talk with the victims families and friends and interview with officials. These disturbing and frightening cold cases need your help, just listen and maybe you can help solve one of the mysteries. Hosted by Christy Perry Follow us and please join our Facebook ...

In the summer of 2000, Jessica Currin was found murdered in a small Kentucky town. Ray McCord’s mom Susan Galbreath had been integral in solving the crime, and even helped law enforcement put a man, Quincy Cross, in prison for life. After Ray inherited a box of files from his mom, his world is turned upside down. Among the hand-written notes, letters and photos, he finds what he believes is a sinister lie… As he sifted through his mother’s investigation, he realized things just weren’t adding up. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true ...

"Pretty Lies and Alibis" is a true crime podcast hosted by GiGi McKelvey covering stories from across the world, focusing on providing fact-based episodes while maintaining respect for the victims and their families.GiGi delves into various criminal cases, particularly those involving trials, offering deep dives on current casesm updates as the case works it's way to trial, and summarizing the day's testimony in about an hour or less, ensuring listeners get all the necessary information to stay informed about the case's progress.For those who prefer visual content, there's also a ...

Brought to you by CASEWATCH True Crime PodcastNow I don’t know about you? But our minds never shut off, Charity & Mark are what you would call over thinkersNo matter what the subject we find ourselves constantly asking who, what or why and we don’t stop until we figure it out.So, we ask you to join us on this discovery to find the truths behind all of your favorite Mysteries, Conspiracy Theories, Paranormal Activity or whatever else has ever left you aimlessly scrolling Wikipedia at 3amThis is Secrets, Lies & Alibis

An investigation into the secrets, scandals, and constitutional crises of the most famous – and infamous – family in the world. From ruthless Virgin Queens to traitorous wartime Kings, from madness and revolution to forbidden sex and shocking deaths, from jealousy and rivalry to brothers and sisters torn apart, this is the real, unvarnished history of the last five centuries of Britain’s Royal Family. We’re going to reveal the real stories behind the airbrushed history book tales, and we’re going to show the lengths to which the self-styled “Firm” will go in order to keep those...