True Crime Rundown: Michael Proctor, Chad Franke & More

A popular disc jockey is killed after a high-speed duel, and his murderer is still at large. A man vanishes from the side of a Pennsylvania highway. A 77-year-old Don Juan steals the hearts of his victims, and then their cash and jewelry. This Week’s Sponsors: HungryRoot - Head to hungryroot.com/ithinknot and use code ITHINKNOT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.  IQ Bar - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get free shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text think to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Tovala - Head to Tovala.com/THINK and use code THINK to save over $300 on a Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times Brodo - Head to Brodo.com/ITHINKNOT for 20% off your first subscription order and use code ITHINKNOT for an additional $10 off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Rundown, Ellyn and Joey have a lot to cover. They discuss Chad Franke who broke his silence on his mom, Ruby Franke. Then they discuss Brendan Banfield who is expected to testify in his own defense in the au pair affair double murder. They also go over updates on Michael Proctor, Michael McKee and the autopsy of Renee Good.  Thank you to our sponsor: Miracle Made - Go to trymiracle.com/THINKNOT and use the code THINKNOT to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Hungarian family searches for the American soldier that saved them decades ago. A man disappears after a late-night trip to an ATM in Los Angeles. A husband maintains his innocence in the death of his wife. This Week’s Sponsors: IQ Bar - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get free shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text think to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. SKIMS - Shop your favorite bras and underwear at skims.com. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select I Think Not in the dropdown menu that follows Quince - Go to Quince.com/think for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Ellyn is joined by special guest Mel Barrett while Joey is on vacation. Mel gives some big news about her involvement with Pam Smart and then also discusses the Aaron Spencer case. Ellyn provides an update on Spencer and Monique Tepe.    Thank you to our sponsors: Miracle Made - Go to trymiracle.com/THINKNOT and use the code THINKNOT to claim your free 3 piece towel set and save over 40% off IQ Bar - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get free shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text think to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Veracity - Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code ITHINKNOT for up to 45% off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A husband found dead in a fire is found dead again 10 years later in another fire. A woman recovering from a coma has no memory of the attack or her attackers. A clumsy bank robber remains at large in Florida. A man walks off with $1.3 million. This Week’s Sponsors: HungryRoot - Head to hungryroot.com/ithinknot and use code ITHINKNOT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.  Blissy - Go to blissy.com/ITHINKNOTPOD and use code ITHINKNOTPOD to get 60 nights risk-free and an additional 30% off!  Nutrafol - Head to nutrafol.com and use code THINK to get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s True Crime Rundown Ellyn gives a quick update on Nick Reiner and the status of his legal team. Then, they discuss Renee Nicole Good who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. They end with an update on Spencer and Monique Tepe who were killed in their home in Ohio.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie believes he has finally found happiness, but is killed after discovering his wife's infidelity. A family man walks away from his home and disappears. Numerous Americans blame their missing time on alien abductions. This Week’s Sponsors: Tovala - Head to Tovala.com/THINK and use code THINK to get a free Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times IQ Bar - Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get free shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text think to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Quince - Go to Quince.com/think for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for the first Rundown of 2026. Ellyn and Joey cover the tragic murders of Rob and Michele Reiner. They also discuss Brian Walshe's recent sentencing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our dark week due to the holiday, we have a special surprise for you all! This is a bonus episode, previously exclusive to our Patreon page and originally published on 10/27/25. Join now and get more episodes of Smugshot, plus a ton of other bonus content, at patreon.com/ithinknot Rapper, entrepreneur, or just another social media scammer?; depends who you ask; French-Tunisian internet celebrity Swagg Man has made his way in and out of headlines and prisons on multiple continents, but his enemies are about to catch up to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our dark week due to the holiday, we have a special surprise for you all! This is a bonus episode, previously exclusive to our Patreon page and originally published on 10/30/25. Join now and get more episodes of Smugshot, plus a ton of other bonus content, at patreon.com/ithinknot When Anthony Cursio decided to rob a bank, he knew he could get away with it; his meticulous planning and surprising get-away confounded police - but there was one thing he couldn't account for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices