Hosted by Dr. Steven A. Schilhabel and Detective Jason Weber · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 32 episodes
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True Crime Scholars explores real criminal cases using the tools of scholarship rather than speculation. Each episode bridges the passion of true crime with the discipline of research—testing evidence, questioning assumptions, and separating theory from fact. The podcast was developed using the book and Google Notebook.You can purchase the full book, participate in the blog, access the case file, and download tools in the The Case of Maura Murray section at truecrimescholar.com.
Dr. Steven A. Schilhabel and Detective Jason Weber hosts True Crime Scholars: The Maura Murray Case, a true crime show with 32 episodes published.
In this episode, the hosts wrap up their journey through the investigation, moving from being passive consumers of mystery to active, disciplined scholars. They reflect on the transition from asking "What happened?" to t
Show notesAfter 30 episodes, we’ve reached the edge of the map. In this episode, we dive into Chapter 21 of The Case of Maura Murray for the final synthesis: What We Know, What We Think, and What We Cannot Prove. We trade the "wha
Show notesWe’ve reached the summit. In this episode, we tackle Chapter 20 of The Case of Maura Murray to weigh the four most plausible scenarios. We’re putting our own scores on the line and comparing them to the authors' data-dri
Show notesIn this episode, we move into the middle tier of the True Crime Scholar scale. We’re discussing Chapter 19, where the authors evaluate three of the most debated theories in the case. Interestingly, all three earned the e
Show notes“Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth.” - Sherlock Homes” ― Arthur Conan Doyle It’s time for the first round of the final reckoning. In this episode, we tackle
Show notesIt’s time to show your work. In this episode, we open Chapter 17 of The Case of Maura Murray to introduce the definitive rubric of the True Crime Scholar: The Scoring Tool. We move from learning the individual tools to a
Show notesWe’ve heard the story, and we’ve built the toolkit. Now, it’s time to see where the evidence actually lands. In this special transition episode, we bridge the gap between the scholarly disciplines of Part 2 and the final
Show notesWhen the evidence stops, where do we draw the line? In this episode, we move into Chapter 16 of The Case of Maura Murray to introduce the final tools in our toolkit: Ethical Speculation and Responsible Sleuth Culture. We
Show notesWhat happens when a high achiever hits a breaking point? In this episode, we move into Chapter 15 of The Case of Maura Murray to introduce Tool #14: Psychological Autopsy. We step away from the Saturn and the road to loo
Show notesIn the search for truth, where you stand depends on what you're standing on. In this episode, we move into Chapter 14 of The Case of Maura Murray to introduce the final structural tools of the Scholar’s toolkit: Primary
Show notesWhen someone vanishes, their devices often tell the story they didn't share. In this episode, we move into Chapter 13 of The Case of Maura Murray to examine the "Silent Trail" left behind in 2004. We trade the advanced t
Show notesWho is telling the story, and what are they trying to make you believe? In this episode, we move into Chapter 12 of The Case of Maura Murray to examine the power of Media Influence. We learn that the media doesn't just r
Show notesWhat was Maura Murray navigating before she hit the road? In this episode, we move into Chapter 11 of The Case of Maura Murray to introduce the next tools in our toolkit: Profiling Victim Risk and Behavioral Patterns. We
Show notesWhen stories fail, the facts remain. In this episode, we move into Chapter 10 of The Case of Maura Murray to introduce Tool #10: Timeline Building and Tool #11: Alternative Scene Modeling. We learn how to treat the crash
Show notesWhy do we cling to certain theories even when the evidence is thin? In this episode, we move into Chapter 9 of The Case of Maura Murray to explore Tool #7: Anchoring Bias, Tool #8: Confirmation Bias, and Tool #9: Availab
Show notesIs the truth always complicated, or do we just make it that way? In this episode, we move into Chapter 8 of The Case of Maura Murray to explore Tool #5: Occam’s Razor and Tool #6: Assumption Testing. We learn how to stri
Show notesWe have the evidence—now how do we think about it? In this episode, we move into Chapter 7 of The Case of Maura Murray to introduce the core of the Scholar’s toolkit: Logic, Reason, and Critical Thinking. We learn why a
Show notesTo understand why the Maura Murray case became a global digital obsession, you have to look at the work of author and investigator James Renner. In this episode, the hosts go beyond the headlines to discuss Renner’s expa
Show notesBefore you can solve a mystery, you have to find the signal buried beneath two decades of noise. In this episode, we introduce the first tool in our scholarly toolkit: the Systematic Literature Review (SLR). We move from
Show notesWe’ve walked the road, heard the witness accounts, and felt the weight of the mystery. Now, it’s time to change the lens. In this episode, we introduce Part Two of The Case of Maura Murray, transitioning from narrative "
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