Hosted by James Renner · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 186 episodes
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Dive deep into the shadows of the crime world with "True Crime This Week," your essential half-hour rendezvous into the intriguing, the unresolved, and the downright chilling facets of criminal endeavors. Spearheaded by acclaimed journalist and true crime author, James Renner, this weekly podcast peels back the layers of the latest crime stories you've likely overlooked. James doesn't just rehash the headlines; he gives them a fresh spin, with updates on cold cases that have been left in the dark, insights into true crime pop culture that’s shaping our obsession, and his top true crime book picks to keep your library as captivating as his storytelling. Whether it's a notorious saga drawing to a close or a forgotten mystery stepping back into the limelight, "True Crime This Week" is your gateway to becoming a true crime aficionado. Tune in, get hooked, and stay informed with the most riveting stories and updates in the world of true crime. New episodes drop weekly, but the intrigue l
James Renner hosts True Crime This Week, a news show with 186 episodes published.
This week: FBI testimony reveals evidence in Anna Kepner's murder, Belfast stabbing leads to week of riots, never go to prison in Oklahoma, Boelter pleads guilty, 88-yearold serial killer gets life, someone stole all the
This week: Murderer uses Grand Theft Auto for an alibi, Karen Read is back for revenge, it's now legal to shoot teenagers in South Carolina, man pulls gun on coworker for microwaving fish, new true crime, and more! Furth
An interview with Steve Shirilla, the father of Mackenzie Shirilla, about his experience working with Netflix on his daughter's story and the clues they left out of the documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
This week: police search for Kristin Smart's remains, inside the Jeffrey Epstein library, Russian university trains hackers, professor finds man living in his closet, manhunt ends in Tennessee, and more! Further Reading:
This week: A monk goes missing in Scotland, Comey indicted again, Cole Allen conspiracies, Clavicular gets sued, police use facial recognition to find killer, shootout at Taco Bell, and more! Further Reading: https://www
This week: D4vd is never getting out of prison, Memphis mystery, Trump loves pot, fertility clinic switches embryos, two cold cases solved, and a beekeeper goes wild. Further Reading: https://www.latimes.com/california/s
A deep dive into the conspiracy behind the vanishing and deaths of 11 prominent scientists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week: Anna Kepner's stepbrother charged with murder, Eric Swalwell had a bad week, Oklahoma grandmother mistaken for bank robber, Katy Perry is nasty (allegedly), FBI tests DNA from Guthrie home, RFK Jr. is obsessed
A deep dive into the story of Mackenzie Shirilla, who was charged with two counts of murder after a strange crash in Ohio. She is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, The Crash, which premiers May 15th. Hosted on Ac
This week: Rex Heuermann admits he's a serial killer, what happened to Lynette Hooker, Australia's super soldier charged with war crimes, Hawaii doctor did it, the one about the Ketamine Queen, and more! Further Reading:
This week: Defense says bullet in Charlie Kirk's killing does not match weapon, Tiger Woods in the rough, police make arrest in Laura Miller cold case, 13 year old girl found alive and well 32 years after she disappeared
This week: Arielle Konig testifies, Savannah Guthrie calls out Internet sleuths, Bill Cosby did it again, shots fired at Rhianna's house, quadruple amputee cornhole champion throws is all away, and more! Hosted on Acast.
This week: Mat Becker is not a funny comedian, Crime Stoppers gets hacked, Afroman wins!, an arrest in the Ashley Okland case, Sheriff Nanos may be recalled, and more! Further Reading: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-ne
This week: Police solve the Yogurt Shop Murders, terrorist attack in Manchester, more details on the Mormon church mass shooting, man confesses to murder on TV, police reopen Hunter S. Thompson's death, and more! Further
This week: Shooter targets ICE in Dallas, Trump takes revenge on James Comey, Season 3 of the Karen Read drama premieres, Australia's Night Stalker pleads guilty, South Carolina teacher arrested for destroying A/C unit w
This week: Who's to blame for Charlie Kirk; Why did D4vd have a dead body in his trunk; Fox host calls for killing of homeless, Minneapolis says okay; Madeleine McCann suspect goes free; new Beyonce songs stolen, and mor
This week: A special presentation of my new serialized audiobook, Violet Eyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week: Tragedy in Minneapolis, Donna Adelson is the worst mother-in-law, Australian police hunt fugitive down under, Lil Nas X likes to party hard, man who faked death sent to prison, the cast of the Karen Read tv sh
This week: International Wisconsin hitwoman goes to prison, think twice about taking Uber, South Carolina candidate for governor knows how to party, a dog comes home with a human bone, Australian police solve 30 year old
This week: Did Bryan Kohberger break into a sorority house before the murders, Department of Justice official caught on tape telling rioters to kill cops, Australia pardons a serial killer, Woody Allen's letter to Jeffre
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True Crime This Week is hosted by James Renner. The show is categorised under news (entertainment) and has published 186 episodes.
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