Crime Writers On...

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Crime Writers On...

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Crime Writers On… is the original true‑crime review podcast hosted by Rebecca Lavoie and featuring Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker and Toby Ball. Each week the panel reviews true‑crime podcasts, documentaries, TV shows, and films, diving into journalism, storytelling, pop culture, and the biggest crime stories in media. Plus: the Crime of the Week. Show website: crimewriterson.com Follow the show on X: @crimewriterson Facebook: facebook.com/crimewritersonpodcast Email: crimewriterson@gmail.com

Episodes

Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story

She became America’s most famous axe murderer. But was all that anger a product of the oppression of women? We’ll take a whack at Netflix’s “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.”
Oct 12, 202647m

Our Town

Residents are shocked to learn the people buying up real estate in their Appalachian town are Christian nationalists hoping to build a new community based on their far-right beliefs.
Oct 8, 202649m

A Killer Story

A journalist follows two armchair detectives trying to prove an innocent woman is in prison for murder. We’ll talk about the HBO documentary series “A Killer Story.”
Oct 5, 202650m

In The Dark: The Journey

These surrogate mothers were stunned to learn they were all carrying babies for the same couple. Why was a Chinese businessman and his young wife willing to pay so much to bring more than 20 children ...
Oct 1, 202648m

Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel

A law professor is killed after a contentious divorce. Police spend a decade investigating their lead suspects: his ex-in-laws, the Adelsons. We’ll review the Hulu true crime series “Welcome to the Fa...
Sep 28, 202648m

Kingdom of Fraud

One was a devout polygamist in an insular Mormon sect. The other was a shady Armenian businessman known as “The Lion.” Together they pulled off a near‑billion‑dollar tax scam. We’ll review the podcast...
Sep 24, 202645m

Furious

An FBI agent tracks a woman whose killings are disguised as overdoses. Her targets: the men who sex trafficked her as a minor. We’ll discuss the series “Furious” on Hulu.
Sep 21, 202650m

The Snare

After the murder of an 18-year-old woman, investigators get accusations and confessions among a group of friends. But with the DNA pointing to an unknown suspect, the victim’s mother believes there’s ...
Sep 17, 202641m

Death of the Pastor's Wife

When a woman’s body is discovered in a state park, suspicion falls on her estranged husband — the charismatic pastor of a South Carolina church. Was this controlling spiritual figure responsible for h...
Sep 14, 202647m

Chameleon: Wild Boys

Two boys emerge from the woods into a Canadian town claiming to have grown up in the wilderness. What’s the real story behind their appearance? We're talking about the classic podcast “Chameleon: Wild...
Sep 10, 202635m

Where the River Took Us

He lost his nephew when a flash flood swept him and his family down the Guadalupe River. Now, a reporter explores what happened that night to himself, his loved ones, and his community.
Sep 7, 202649m

The Legend of Cocaine Island

A group of quirky characters goes on the hunt for millions of dollars in drugs buried somewhere in Puerto Rico. Their efforts to hit it rich go wildly wrong. We talk about the boundary‑breaking Netfli...
Sep 3, 202624m

We Keep Us Safe

In 2020, a teen was killed inside Seattle’s police‑free protest zone. A team of reporters reopens the unsolved case to identify the shooter. We’ll review the podcast “We Keep Us Safe” from NPR’s “Embe...
Aug 31, 202651m

Dolly Parton's America

She was a music superstar, a national treasure, and a surprising cultural touchstone. We’ll revisit our review of the classic podcast “Dolly Parton’s America.”
Aug 27, 202630m

Dr. Death: The Cowboy

This surgeon was known for his swagger and the cowboy boots he wore in the OR. But those who tried to critique his work were the ones he trained his scalpel on. We’ll talk about the latest season of “...
Aug 24, 202649m

I'm Not a Monster

An American woman found in a Syrian refugee camp says her family was tricked by her husband into joining the Islamic State. A British journalist tries to fact‑check whether she was a militant or just ...
Aug 20, 202637m

A Toxic Love Story

A man and his new wife become the focus of a chilling mix of online harassment and escalating violence. They think it's his ex-girlfriend, but what’s really going on? We’ll talk about the documentary ...
Aug 17, 202645m

Murdaugh Murders

It was the hit DIY podcast that became the definitive telling of the crime of the decade. It was a true crime sensation — but was it any good? We'll discuss the podcast series “Murdaugh Murders.”
Aug 13, 202636m

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

When she witnesses an online sex worker get kidnapped, a single mom is thrust into a world of blackmail, murder, and girl’s soccer. We’ll review the Apple TV comedy thriller “Maximum Pleasure Guarante...
Aug 10, 202650m

Running from COPS

It was the ride‑along show that entertained America and influenced how law enforcement behaved — on television and in real life. We're talking about “Running from COPS” from Headlong and host Dan Tabe...
Aug 6, 202642m