True Crime News: The Podcast

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A mother slain after airing sordid details of her tumultuous relationship on national television. Michelle Parker was sued by her ex-fiancé Dale Smith Jr. on “The People’s Court” for the cost of a lost engagement ring. The same day the episode aired, Parker dropped her twins off and was never seen again.

Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: RJ Dreiling joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss jury deliberations in Miguel Salguero Olivares’ trial for the murder of UNC student Faith Hedgepeth, Matthew Farwell’s ongoing jury trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore, and unsealed federal documents that suggest OJ Simpson had an accomplice.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A slain pregnant mistress and a sinister secret. Prosecutors claim that Matthew Farwell fatally strangled his paramour Sandra Birchmore when the expectant mother threatened to reveal the details of their illicit relationship, which allegedly started when she was just 15 years old.

Neama Rahmani joins host Ana Garcia.

In this episode of True Crime News The Sidebar Podcast: Imran Ansari joins host Joshua Ritter to break down the biggest cases making headlines across the nation. They discuss Caylen Deller’s trial as she pleads her case for self-defense in the slaying of Chad Mullen, prosecutors seeking to include evidence of Matthew Farwell’s other affairs as the former cop faces charges for the death of his pregnant mistress Sandra Birchmore, and a mom who killed the father of her baby in a brutal car accident.

Editorial Note: After the recording of this podcast, Caylen Deller was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: A deranged teenager takes a woman’s life as a twisted tribute to a TV character but calls authorities after injuring himself. Benjamin Day lured Maria Saceanu to a “kill room” inspired by “Dexter.” During the brutal act, Day accidentally cut his hand and called emergency responders for help. While he claimed the injury was caused by a wild dog, he only incriminated himself further. After pleading guilty midtrial, the killer is facing a mandatory life sentence.

Mike King joins host Ana Garcia.