The Prosecutors

343. 2025 Bloopers

06 Jan 2026

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Even more of our fun ramblings, trip-ups, and silly bloopers from 2025.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other ...

342. 2025 Year in Review

30 Dec 2025

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2025 has come and gone and what a year it has been. We review our favorite cases and give you some stats.Check out our new True Crime Substack the Tru...

341. The Tiede Family -- Do You Hear What I Hear?

23 Dec 2025

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It should have been a wonderful Christmas with family. Instead, it turned into an unimaginable horror.Visit https://shopbeam.com/PROSECUTORS and use c...

The Prosecutors After Dark: Playoffs, Projectile Vomiting, and Doctors

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brett criticizes the playoff before it was cool, Alice has the worst Thanksgiving ever, and Brett describes his quirky doctor.Check out our new True C...

340. The Strange Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa Part 2

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our look at the Bryce Laspisa case.Check out our new True Crime Substack The True Crime Times Check out our other show, The Prosecutors: L...

339. The Strange Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa

09 Dec 2025

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When Bryce Laspisa left college heading for his parents' home, what began as a simple drive turned into a bizarre, unending road trip, culminating in ...

The Prosecutors After Dark: Brett Almost Gets Arrested

06 Dec 2025

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Brett almost gets arrested, and we help someone get a Supreme Court clerkship.Check out our new True Crime Substack The True Crime TimesCheck out...

338. The Flora Fire -- Tears in Heaven

02 Dec 2025

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Four young girls die tragically in a fire in Flora, Indiana. Was it preventable? And more importantly, was it murder?Check out our new True Crime Subs...

337. Jodi Huisentruit Part 2

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our look at the Jodi Huisentruit abduction.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecu...

The Prosecutors After Dark: Bed Bugs

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alice goes on a trip and--brace yourselves for a shock--it doesn't go the way she'd hoped.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times C...

336. The Abduction of Jodi Huisentruit Part 1 of 2 -- Camera One

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At 27, Jodi Huisentruit had her whole life in front of her. With a burgeoning newscasting career poised to explode onto the national scene, Jodi was o...

335. The Murders of Robert Pickton Part 2

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our coverage of the Piggy Palace murders.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Prosecuto...

334. The Murders of Robert Pickton Part 1 of 2 -- Hog Wild

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The parties at Piggy's Palace were legendary. But the horrors of Robert Pickton will never be forgotten.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True...

HALLOWEEN BONUS -- Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart"

31 Oct 2025

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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart".Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal...

Introducing: CRIMES OF…

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes O...

333. The Legend of the Wendigo -- The Thing That Should Not Be

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The terror of a whole race drove him. He knew what it all meant. Défago had seen the Wendigo."The Wendigo by Algernon BlackwoodCheck out our new Tru...

332. Haunted Highways -- Cross Road Blues

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take you on a ghostly trip down the highways and byways of America--with a focus on the legends and lore that surround them. And in one true story,...

Bonus: Prosecutors After Dark: Taylor Swift

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sick of talking about Taylor Swift? Wish you could never hear her name again? Too bad! We record after dark to discuss Taylor, her music, and her infl...

331. The Slenderman Stabbing -- Eyes Without a Face

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Two pre-teens agreeing to murder their best friend is creepy enough. But add in the Slenderman? Then you have a tale worthy of Halloween.Check out our...

330. The Vampire of Sacramento -- Dance Macabre

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The press called him the Vampire of Sacramento. But the horror of the crimes of Richard Chase put Dracula to shame.Check out our new True Crime Substa...

329. Danny Serafini Strikes Out -- Glory Days

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former professional baseball player Danny Serafini seemingly had it all--a devoted wife, beautiful children, and wealthy in-laws who funded his lifest...

328. The Murder of Suzanne Morphew Part 2

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our look at the Suzanne Morphew case...for now.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show The Pro...

328. The Murder of Suzanne Morphew Part 1 of 2 -- Rocky Mountain High

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Colorado mom goes for a bike ride on Mother’s Day and disappears. Or at least, that’s what her husband says. The question remains, who killed Su...

327. The Disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde Part 2

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Glen and Bessie's disappearance might be easy to dismiss as the result of a tragic accident, but with someone claiming to be Bessie, a literal skeleto...

Bonus -- The Prosecutors: After Dark

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of true crime? Prefer random discussions about life, kids, music, and Alice's eternal struggle with technology? Welcome to The Prosecutors: Afte...

326. The Disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde Part 1 of 2 -- The River of Dreams

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was supposed to be a record-breaking trip, the adventure of a lifetime. But when Glen and Bessie Hyde didn't come home from their rafting trip down...

325. The West Memphis 3 Part 24 -- Theories

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And so, we reach the end. We discuss our theories in the case of the West Memphis 3. What's the evidence of guilt? Of innocence? And most importantly,...

324. The West Memphis 3 Part 23 -- Julia Cowley on Terry Hobbs and the Profile of the Killer(s)

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Consult's Julia Cowley joins the show to discuss our interview with Terry Hobbs and the profile of the killer or killers.Check out our new True Cr...

323. The West Memphis 3 Part 22 -- Terry Hobbs Speaks

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Cowley, former member of the FBI's elite behavioral analysis unit and host of the Consult Podcast, joins us for an interview with Terry Hobbs, S...

322. The West Memphis 3 Part 21 -- Alternative Suspects

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the West Memphis 3 didn't commit these murders, who did? We look at some alternative suspects.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime ...

321. The West Memphis 3 Part 20 -- Jessie Misskelley's Bible Confession

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our look at Jessie Misskelley's confessions with the infamous Bible confession. How is it different? What can it tell us? And does it prov...

320. The West Memphis 3 Part 19 -- Jessie Misskelley's Ofshe Interview

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've addressed Jessie Misskelley's first confession. Now we tackle a lesser-known interview with defense witness Richard Ofshe. By the time of this d...

319. The West Memphis 3 Part 18 -- Jessie Misskelley's First Confession

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've been talking about this case for 17 episodes, but it really all comes down to Jessie Misskelley's confessions. Are they true? Was he led? Did he...

BONUS: Jessie Misskelley's Recorded Confessions

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In preparation for our episodes on the subject, here are the recorded confessions of Jessie Misskelley from June 3, 1993 and February 17, 1994.See Pri...

BONUS: The Asha Degree Case: The Dedmons Speak

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode originally appeared on The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs. Subscribe for our take on breaking news in true crime. The Asha Degree disappearanc...

318. The West Memphis 3 Part 17 -- The Alibis

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our coverage of The West Memphis 3 by examining the teens' alibis on the night of the murder. Are they believable or do they offer more qu...

317. The West Memphis 3 Part 16 -- Criminal Backgrounds

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dive deep into the backgrounds of Damien, Jason, and Jessie. Is there anything in their history that would make you believe it's possible they coul...

316. The West Memphis 3 Part 15 -- The Trials

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the trials in the West Memphis 3 case. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesCheck out our other show The Prosecutors: ...

315. The West Memphis 3 Part 14 -- The Hutchinsons

30 Jun 2025

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We discuss Aaron and Vicky Hutchinson and the deepening investigation into Damien Echols.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

314. The West Memphis 3 Part 13 -- The Devil's Knots

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We step away from the autopsies (mostly) to discuss other evidence in the case, with particular focus on the infamous knots used to tie the boys. What...

313. The West Memphis 3 Part 12 -- Body Bags' Joseph Scott Morgan

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Scott Morgan, Distinguished Scholar of Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University and host of the hit podcast, Body Bags, joins us to d...

312. The Lost Colony of Roanoke Part 2

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We talk theories about the mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke colony.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our oth...

311. The West Memphis 3 Part 11 -- Animal Predation?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The autopsies on the murdered boys paint a picture of their violent deaths. But is that picture misleading? We look at the possibility that some, and ...

310. The Lost Colony of Roanoke Part 1 of 2 -- How to Disappear Completely

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the oldest mystery in American history. 117 men, women, and children left England in search of a better life in the New World. Instead, they va...

309. The West Memphis 3 Part 10 -- The Autopsies

03 Jun 2025

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In a tough episode, we review the autopsies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

308. The West Memphis 3 Part 9

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We leave the Satanic Panic behind and look to some of the more concrete facts in this case, including more about the crime scene, the finding of the b...

Bonus Episode: Domini Teer Speaks

22 May 2025

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Domini Teer joins the show to discuss the nightmare that was her involvement in the West Memphis 3 case.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a c...

307. The West Memphis 3 Part 8 -- Satanic Panic

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We take a deep dive into the satanic panic that gripped the nation in the 80s and 90s. Where did it come from? Were there really satanic cults? And ho...

306. The West Memphis 3 Part 7 -- The Timeline Concludes

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We finish up the timeline in the West Memphis case and prepare to move on to the next phase of our coverage--in depth analysis of the things that make...

305. The Polybius Mystery -- Video Games

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if there was a video game so addictive, so revolutionary, that it had the power to drive players mad? What if when you played it, someone was alw...

304. West Memphis 3 Part 6

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The police continue to investigate the murder of the three boys, and everywhere they turn they are hearing stories that blur the line between fact and...

303. West Memphis 3 Part 5

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The police begin the investigation into the murders. They run into some interesting characters in West Memphis, including Damien Echols. And they begi...

The Menendez Brothers' Fight for Freedom, from Crime Scene Weekly

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing a new podcast for the true crime-obsessed: "The Crime Scene Weekly", from our friends at ABC Audio. Every Wednesday, "The Crime Scene Week...

302. West Memphis 3 Part 4

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone's worst fears are realized as the police find the bodies of the missing eight-year-olds. The investigation begins, and Damien Echols is alrea...

301. West Memphis 3 Part 3

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We dive deep into the timeline for the day the boys were murdered.Check out our new True Crime Substack, the True Crime Times Check out our other show...

300. West Memphis 3 Part 2

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our look at the timeline in the West Memphis 3 case.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times Check out our other show Th...

Legal Briefs BONUS -- Our Interview with Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus of our recent conversation with Baltimore State Attorney Ivan Bates.Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates joins the show to discuss hi...

Legal Briefs BONUS -- The Adnan Syed Innocence Fraud Exposed

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus release from our sister podcast: Legal Briefs.In a legal tour de force, Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates laid bare the fraud on t...

299. The West Memphis Three Part 1 of ? -- The Unforgiven

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On May 5, 1993, in West Memphis, Arkansas, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered. Three teenagers were convicted for the crime, but the questio...

298. WM3 - A Little Less Conversation

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's our most requested discussion, what you've been waiting for. We dive in.Check out our new True Crime Substack, The True Crime TimesCheck out our ...

297. The Tromp Family Mystery -- Waltzing Matilda

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An Australian family of five disappears in one of the strangest stories you'll ever hear.Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime TimesChe...

Killer Minds

19 Mar 2025

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Hey guys, we're here today to share the exciting podcast Killer Minds. This show entices you to step into the minds of some of the world's most notori...

296. The Mysterious Death of Karen Silkwood Part 2 of 2

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our look at the Karen Silkwood case. Was she the victim of a tragic accident? Was she murdered? Or did something else happen altogether? S...

295. The Mysterious Death of Karen Silkwood Part 1 of 2 -- Radioactive

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Karen Silkwood started investigating safety violations at the nuclear facility where she worked, strange things began happening. Unknown men foll...

294. The Aconcagua Mystery Part 2

04 Mar 2025

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We discuss the deaths on Aconcagua. A terrible accident? Or was it murder?    Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https:/...

293. The Aconcagua Mystery Part 1 of 2 -- Mountain Sound

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four Americans went up the Argentinian mountain of Aconcagua. Only two came down. Everyone assumed it was a tragedy, an unfortunate consequence of a d...

292. Daniel LaPlante -- Somebody's Watching Me

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Strange shadows in the night. Televisions turning on and off. Objects moving without any apparent cause. A tale better told in October? No, somethi...

291. The Wrongful Conviction of Pablo Velez, Jr Part 3 of 3

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up our coverage of the Pablo Velez case with a look at the evidence against him and answer the question--is an innocent man in prison?    Ch...

290. The Wrongful Conviction of Pablo Velez, Jr. Part 2 of 3

04 Feb 2025

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We continue our look at the wrongful conviction of Pablo Velez, Jr.      Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.c...

289. The Wrongful Conviction of Pablo Velez, Jr. Part 1 of 3 -- Friends in Low Places

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Pablo Velez, Jr. was convicted of a shooting outside a bar, he steadfastly maintained his innocence. Is he a wrongfully convicted man? Or just an...

288. The Lake Oconee Murders Part 2 of 2

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We finish our look at this mysterious crime and provide theories on what may have happened to Russell and Shirley Dermond. Check out our new True Cri...

287. The Lake Oconee Murders Part 1 of 2 -- Possum Kingdom

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's an inexplicable mystery. Two elderly people, beloved in their community, brutally murdered at their lake house for no apparent reason. Who killed...

286. The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson -- One Wrong Step

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hollywood star and true crime fanatic Alison Sweeney joins the show to discuss the mysterious disappearance of Brandon Swanson. One moment he's on the...

285. New Years Bloopers Part 2

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Really, we like to talk. Check out our new True Crime Substack the True Crime Times at: https://t.co/26TIoM14Tg Check out our other show The Prosecu...

284. New Years Bloopers

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

<p>If you just like hearing us talk about random things, this is the time of year for you.<p>  <p> Check out our new True Crime Sub...

283. Christmas Bloopers (AGAIN!)

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We had a lot of outtakes this year and things that we caught off mic and as we continue the holiday season we're sharing more of them! Check out our ...

282. Christmas Bloopers

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again - Merry Christmas to you all! Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controvers...

281: Our 2024 Year in Review

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We reminisce over the year that has been, talk about our favorite episodes, and answer some of your questions. Check out our other show The Prosecuto...

280. The Crimes of William Aellis -- Warrior

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most difficult stories we've covered on the podcast, but it's one that needs to be told. William Aellis was a serial predator, stalkin...

279. The Death of Natalie Wood -- I Want to Be Loved Like That

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Natalie Wood was a super star, America's first sweetheart. But her incredible career is overshadowed by her mysterious death. Did Natalie Wood simply ...

278. The Disappearance of Diane Augat -- Third Finger, Left Hand

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Diane Augat disappeared, seemingly into thin air, in April 1998. But she left behind one of the most disturbing pieces of evidence we've ever seen in ...

277. The Murder of Amber Tuccaro -- The Ride

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Amber Tuccaro accepted a ride from a stranger, she couldn't have known the man in the truck would be her killer. But when she realized what was h...

Bonus Episode: A Verdict in Delphi -- Today is the Day

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Originally published on The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs. The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of Richard Allen, finding him guilty on all count...

276. The Disappearance of Judy Martins Part 2

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude our review of the Judy Martins disappearance. Sponsored by Beam's Dream: "Beam’s Dream is clinically shown to improve sleep. Click http...

275. The Disappearance of Judy Martins Part 1 of 2 -- Ohio

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most mysterious disappearances we've ever covered. In the space of minutes, Judy Martins disappears from the campus of Kent State univ...

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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274. The Death of Edgar Allan Poe -- Annabel Lee

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

He was the master of the macabre, one of America's greatest poets, short story writers, and artistic minds. But his death might have been as mysteriou...

273. The World's Spookiest Places -- The Legend of Wooley Swamp

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a true Halloween treat, we travel around the world to bring you three of the spookiest places on Earth. From hundreds of dolls, to a haunted hotel,...

272. The Exorcism Of Anneliese Michel -- Call Me Little Sunshine

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There have been any number of horror movies made about exorcisms, but none are more terrifying than the true story of the exorcism of Anneliese Michel...

271. The Greenbrier Ghost -- Darkness at the Heart of My Love

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves a good spooky story at Halloween. But has a spirit ever solved her own murder? This is the tale of the Greenbrier Ghost. Check out our...

BONUS: Ballistics Explained with ATF Special Agent in Charge, Chris Amon.

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ballistics are a critical forensic tool in criminal investigations today, but how they work is a mystery to most people. We discuss the science of bal...

270. The Corpsewood Manor Murders -- Monster Mash

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two men buy a property in the woods of north Georgia where they are rumored to engage in dark, Satanic rituals. And the devil did come to Corpsewood M...

269. The Murder of Marlene Warren -- Send in the Clowns

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A beloved wife and mother is gunned down by someone in her doorway. That's bad enough, but the killer was also dressed as a clown. After 27 years, the...

268. The Stayner Brothers -- He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

True crime always brings tragedy, but few have suffered more than the Stayner family. This is the tale of two brothers and their polarizing experience...

267. The Murder of Peggy Lammers -- James River Blues

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From “Camelot” on the river to a crime scene. A woman is found murdered in her family’s beloved summer home. There are clues, and the police thi...

266. Adnan Syed is Guilty

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In less than 30 minutes, we lay out the case for Adnan Syed's guilt. With footnotes.  Check out the annotated script here: https://prosecutorspodcast...

265. The Thompson Family Disappearance -- Blood Brother

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a frantic phone call, an entire family disappears. But what happened next was even more horrifying. Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch:   https://w...

264. The Murder of Liz Barraza -- Devil in Disguise

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A young woman with no enemies is shot & killed while setting up for a garage sale at her home. Who killed Liz Barraza? Get Prosecutors Podcast Mer...

Introducing Crime Alert Hourly Update

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Peterson speaks for the first time since his arrest in a new documentary while the L.A. Innocence Project attempts to exonerate him.  Follow th...