The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

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The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stories.

Pablo Escobar's Hostages

Pablo Escobar's Hostages

This is the story of Pablo Escobar's struggle against extradition to the United States and two of the many journalists he kidnapped to leverage the Colombian government, Maruja Pachón and Beatriz Villamizar. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayerDeveloped

Feb 18, • 52:04

Postpartum Psychosis Horror Story - Part 2

Postpartum Psychosis Horror Story - Part 2

This is the story of Andrea Yates and the debilitating effects of postpartum depression in the digital age.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayerDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein Associate Producer is Leo CulpProduced by Antoni

Feb 11, • 51:03

Introducing: 'The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told' Season 2

Introducing: 'The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told' Season 2

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stories. Season 2 releases February 11th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, • 1:55

Introducing: Murder on Songbird Road

Introducing: Murder on Songbird Road

Murder on Songbird Road revisits the stabbing death of an 11-year-old girl in Southern Illinois and the subsequent arrest and conviction of her father’s fiancée for the crime. In this series, veteran true-crime host Lauren Bright Pacheco teams up with criminal defense attorney Bob Motta to investigate whether the case—one that tore apart a rural community, sparking controversy, corruption, and ongoing questions—was truly solved, or if an innocent woman remains wrongfully convicted. Listen here o

Jan 6, • 3:03

Introducing DEVIANT: Good Stories About Bad People Who Do Very Bad Things

Introducing DEVIANT: Good Stories About Bad People Who Do Very Bad Things

From the award-winning creators of Down The Hill: The Delphi Murders, comes DEVIANT, a new true crime series that dives into the dark corners of what human beings are capable of. Hosts Dan Szematowicz and Andrew Iden tell good stories about bad people who do very bad things. Some people are wired for good. Some are wired for bad. And some are wired... to be Deviant.Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts and across socials @deviant.podcast (IG, TT, YT)See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Jun 26, 2024 • 7:03

Introducing: Betrayal Season 3

Introducing: Betrayal Season 3

Stacey Rutherford thought she met her soulmate when she laid eyes on Dr. Justin Rutherford. They fell in love, and it was better than she ever imagined. But this family doctor, beloved father, and cherished husband had dark secrets. He had sworn to do no harm but would resort to any means necessary to save himself.   We’re excited to share this Betrayal story with you and even more excited to tell you that you can get access to episodes 100% ad free with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription, avail

May 23, 2024 • 1:51

Introducing: The Burden

Introducing: The Burden

New York Times journalist Frances “Frenchy” Robles gets a tip about a group of wrongfully convicted men in the New York State prison system. The common denominator: many were arrested by the same detective. Frenchy tracks down the story in a surprise visit to prison. The Burden will be available everywhere you get your podcasts on March 19.All episodes will be available one week early and ad free, along with exclusive bonus content on Orbit’s newly launched “True Crime Club House” subscription c

Mar 19, 2024 • 16:14

Bonus Episode: True Crime as an Entertainment Genre w/ Keith Wallman

Bonus Episode: True Crime as an Entertainment Genre w/ Keith Wallman

In this exclusive bonus episode, producer Emma DeMuth sits down with Keith Wallman, Editor-in-Chief of Diversion Books, to discuss the "why" behind the true crime genre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2024 • 19:35

Finding My Brother's Killer

Finding My Brother's Killer

This is the story of Penny Farmer—who lost her brother at sea in the late 1970s, and never stopped looking for him. Not for 40 years… The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Nora BatelleEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth and Jacob Bron

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:01:01

People Don't Sleep in Bras

People Don't Sleep in Bras

This episode is about the murder of Steve Beard…and Steve’s wife’s lover, who shot him.The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayerEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth and Jacob BronsteinProduced and directed by Mark Francis

Feb 13, 2024 • 1:05:18

The Murder Factory (Pt 2)

The Murder Factory (Pt 2)

This is the second episode of a two-episode mini series about the Archer House. It was supposed to be a place where older folks could find comfort, community, and somewhere to call home. Instead, it was a murder factory. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBr

Feb 6, 2024 • 56:22

The Murder Factory (Pt 1)

The Murder Factory (Pt 1)

This is the first episode of a two-episode mini series about the Archer House. It was supposed to be a place where older folks could find comfort, community, and somewhere to call home. Instead, it was a murder factory. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBra

Jan 30, 2024 • 45:16

I Survived a Serial Killer

I Survived a Serial Killer

This is the story of Holly Dunn, the only known survivor of the brutal, bloody crimes of the so-called “railroad killer.” But Holly’s story is also about what she did when she survived: how she found strength, power, and how she showed up for the showdown. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This

Jan 23, 2024 • 1:00:15

The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 3)

The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 3)

Today’s episode is the finale of our three-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer", Jane Toppan. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayerEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob BronsteinProdu

Jan 16, 2024 • 47:44

The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 2)

The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 2)

We’re continuing our 3-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer.” It’s a nineteenth century American tale about how an orphan turned indentured servant bootstrapped herself into a mad scientist murderer. In fact, one of the most prolific murderers in history. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.mar

Jan 9, 2024 • 43:22

The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 1)

The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 1)

This is the first of a three-part miniseries about a precocious little orphan. One who was abused and ignored for so long that her acting-out behaviors eventually escalated to scandalous, multiple murders. Of people who betrayed her. Of people who loved her. And of strangers.The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.maryka

Jan 2, 2024 • 40:15

Like a Hot Knife Through Butter

Like a Hot Knife Through Butter

This is the story of a murderous stripper and Vegas showgirl, Marjorie Orbin. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayerEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob BronsteinProduced by Antonio EnriquezEdited and direct

Dec 26, 2023 • 1:02:50

Sex Workers' Tip Line

Sex Workers' Tip Line

This is the story of the one of the first female African-American lawyers, Eunice Hunton Carter, who took down America's most powerful mobster. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Nora BatelleEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and

Dec 19, 2023 • 48:23

The Catfish Killer (Pt 2)

The Catfish Killer (Pt 2)

PART 2/2 An online feud escalates offline, resulting in a double murder. This is the story of the “The Facebook Murders” of Mountain City, Tennessee.The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Nora BatelleEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth

Dec 12, 2023 • 55:06

The Catfish Killer (Pt 1)

The Catfish Killer (Pt 1)

An online feud escalates offline, resulting in a double murder. This is the story of the “The Facebook Murders” of Mountain City, Tennessee.The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Nora BatelleEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth and Jaco

Dec 5, 2023 • 49:59

Introducing: The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

Introducing: The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told is an anthology podcast series of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories about female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast tells the stories in which women aren’t narrowly defined as victims, but instead are the protagonists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2023 • 1:59

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