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  • Untold Secrets of the Menendez Brothers Case With Robert Rand

    Untold Secrets of the Menendez Brothers Case With Robert Rand
    Sep 17 2025
    He’s been covering the Menendez Brothers since day one. Now he’s telling the story only he can. In this episode, Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin sit down with Emmy Award-winning journalist Robert Rand, who began covering the Menendez Brothers murders for the Miami Herald the day after Jose and Kitty Menendez were killed in 1989.

    Robert was in court every day for both trials, providing analysis for Court TV, ABC, and CBS News. He shares what he saw firsthand - the evidence, the family dynamics, the abuse allegations, and how the case changed over time.

    We also explore the Menendez Brothers’ parole hearings and what the future may hold for Eric and Lyle, plus how public opinion has shifted in the Netflix/TikTok era. Robert compares the case to other high-profile trials and gives his perspective on whether the brothers could ever go free.

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    1 h et 2 min
  • Menendez Brothers: Why Parole Was Denied — Inside the Shocking Parole Board Details

    Menendez Brothers: Why Parole Was Denied — Inside the Shocking Parole Board Details
    Sep 8 2025
    The Menendez Brothers just faced their most high-stakes parole hearing yet, and only one reporter was allowed inside. In this episode, Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin sit down with Los Angeles Times crime & courts reporter James Queally, the only journalist given access to Eric and Lyle Menendez’s parole hearings.

    James shares what really happened behind closed doors, from the board’s focus on cell phone violations to the emotional pleas of elderly relatives who fear they’ll never see the brothers free again. He also explains how the brothers’ contrasting prison records shaped the board’s tone, the uproar over leaked audio, and what role DA George Gascón’s policies may play in their future.

    Beyond the courtroom, James reflects on the cultural significance of the Menendez case, from its origins in Beverly Hills to its portrayal in Netflix documentaries and TikTok revivals. He draws comparisons to O.J. Simpson and Weinstein, offering a rare journalist’s lens on crime, culture, and justice. 🎙️ A must-listen for anyone following the Menendez saga.



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    1 h
  • From Victim to Villain: The Journey of Aileen Wuornos!

    From Victim to Villain: The Journey of Aileen Wuornos!
    Sep 5 2025
    Today, Tom Zenner is deep-diving into Aileen Wuornos, an American serial killer who was convicted of murdering seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990.

    Her story inspired books, documentaries, and the film Monster (2003), which explored her life and crimes. So, was she a victim or a monster, as the judicial system claims?

    Enjoy this deep dive into the mind and actions of a killer.

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    19 min
  • What’s Next for Bryan Kohberger: Solitary Confinement or Death?

    What’s Next for Bryan Kohberger: Solitary Confinement or Death?
    Sep 3 2025
    Bryan Kohberger is locked away in J-Block, one of the most isolating places in jail. But what if solitary confinement does more than keep him secure what if it breaks him before trial? In this episode, we dive deep into the Idaho Murders case and what Kohberger faces behind bars.

    Our first guest, Dr. Terry Allen Kupers, a psychiatrist and one of the nation’s leading experts on solitary confinement, reveals the devastating psychological toll of isolation and how J-Block could affect Kohberger’s mind and his courtroom fate.

    Our second guest, Paul Mauro, retired NYPD inspector and Fox News legal analyst, explains why he called Kohberger a “Jailhouse Karen” and breaks down what inmate complaints mean inside the prison system and how law enforcement views high-profile defendants like Kohberger.

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    1 h et 18 min
  • DNA Expert on Kohberger’s DNA Evidence (Knife Sheath) Mystery

    DNA Expert on Kohberger’s DNA Evidence (Knife Sheath) Mystery
    Aug 28 2025
    DNA cracked the Idaho Murders & convicted Bryan Kohberger… but what if it was wrong?

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Idaho Murders case, exploring the DNA evidence that led to the identification of Bryan Kohberger, the FBI and police investigation, and the unanswered questions that still haunt this case. #bryankohberger #idahomurders #crime

    Our guest, Dr. Greg Hampikian, one of the world’s top DNA experts who has overturned wrongful convictions, breaks down how DNA can be misused in court, the role of genealogy databases, and what the public may have missed. We also look at shocking details: over 150 stab wounds in 20 minutes, the delayed 911 call, and Kohberger’s strange question at arrest — “Was anyone else arrested?”

    🎙️ This is one of the most revealing conversations yet on the Idaho Murders.

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    1 h et 6 min
  • This Cop Interviewed Bryan Kohberger Just Before The Murders!

    This Cop Interviewed Bryan Kohberger Just Before The Murders!
    Aug 25 2025
    Former Pullman Police Chief Gary Jenkins joins us to recall his Zoom interview with Bryan Kohberger in 2022 for an internship that the criminology grad student was seeking. Kohberger wasn’t selected. Months later, Jenkins learned he was suspected of killing four University of Idaho students.

    “I do have to say, the hair on the back of my neck stood up,” he said. “Had I selected him, he would have been embedded with the Pullman Police Department.

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    51 min
  • Tom Lange and Gil Carrillo on JonBenét Ramsey, Wonderland Murders & Richard Ramirez!

    Tom Lange and Gil Carrillo on JonBenét Ramsey, Wonderland Murders & Richard Ramirez!
    Aug 15 2025
    Two legendary detectives, Gil Carrillo & Tom Lange, share untold stories from some of America’s most infamous cases — O.J. Simpson, Richard Ramirez (Night Stalker), JonBenét Ramsey, Wonderland Murders, Mickey Thompson, and more.

    They break down high-profile cases, reveal behind-the-scenes investigations, and share never-before-heard stories from America’s most infamous crimes.

    From O.J. Simpson to JonBenét Ramsey, from Hollywood murder-for-hire to the Wonderland Murders, this conversation is true crime history straight from the source.

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    56 min
  • Inside Secrets of LAPD's top cases with Tom Lange & Gil Carillo!

    Inside Secrets of LAPD's top cases with Tom Lange & Gil Carillo!
    Aug 11 2025
    What happens when two of L.A.’s most legendary homicide detectives sit down for a glass of “effin merlot” and share the truth? In this explosive episode, Tom Zenner and Kato Kaelin are joined by Tom Lange (O.J. Simpson, Wonderland murders) and Gil Carrillo (Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker).

    Together, they reveal how cases were solved, who really ran the show, and why bureaucracy and politics still haunt criminal justice today. ⚖️ From Ramirez’s footprint outside Carrillo’s home to Lange’s tense encounters with Marcia Clark, nothing’s off limits. It's raw, real, and full of never-before-heard stories.

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    1 h et 5 min