436: Worst Roommate Ever: Burning Down the House

Web sleuth Ellen Leach works tirelessly to identify a skull found inside a bucket of cement at a truck stop in Kearney, Missouri. Unbeknownst to her, she is also racing against the clock to provide compelling evidence in a murder trial. SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE!  Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep as the weather heats up. Go to www.trymiracle.com/TCO and use our promo TCO at checkout to get a free 3-piece towel set and save over 40%! ASPCA Pet Insurance - The ASPCA Pet Health Insurance program offers customizable accident & illness plans making it easier for pet parents like you to help your pet get the care they may need. To explore coverage, visit www.ASPCApetinsurance.com/TCO Helix - Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for  27% Off Sitewide!! IQ Bar - The better for you, plant protein snacks. Text TCO to 64000 to get 20% off your order! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

FAM - TICK TOCK, IT'S CULT O'CLOCK!!!  It's bad enough when a religious leader manipulates their followers into their bed and almost into killing their ex-husband, but forcing them to take up to FIFTY CATS into their homes?!?!  Now that's just going too far. Join us for the crazy story!! SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE!  Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Cure Hydration - A natural, delicious, and convenient way to keep you and your whole family hydrated—without the artificial stuff. Save 20% at www.curehydration.com/TCO with promo code TCO. Good Wipes - Upgrade your restroom ritual and get your first pack free! For details, go to www.goodwipes.com/TCO Quince: Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

When air force  Sargent Rich Fritz died in 2001, many thought his death was suspicious. He was young, fit, and had never had health concerns. His young wife Tammy, invited Rich's best friend, Bo, to move in, just as friends--it would give him a place to live, AND he could help take care of Christian, Rich and Tammy's young son. But then, weirdly, Bo started having close calls with death. And Tammy's behavior only continued to get...stranger. What on Earth was going on here?  SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE!  Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp -  Check out the new THC seltzers! Head to www.cornbreadhemp.com/TCO and use code TCO at checkout for 30% off your first order over $75!  Our Place - Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit www.fromourplace.com/TCO and use code TCO for 10% off sitewide. Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Wild Alaskan Company - Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/TCO FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Two pregnant women, Laci Peterson and Evelyn Hernandez, are found dead in the SF Bay. The similarities in the murders are staggering, but the coverages of the cases couldn't be more different. Laci Peterson became a household name whereas Evelyn Hernandez was all but overlooked and forgotten. Looking back on the cases now, investigators wonder, Is there a connection between the murders? And what can we learn from how differently these cases were handled? SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE!  Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: PrettyLitter - Keep your house smelling fresh and clean! Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/tco to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy.  Greenlight - Help your kids learn how to save, invest, and spend wisely. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at www.greenlight.com/tco IQ Bar - The better for you, plant protein snacks. Text TCO to 64000 to get 20% off your order! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

FAM!! BY OVERWHELMING DEMAND, WE REARRANGED THE ENTIRE SCHEDULE TO GET THIS ONE IN! On the evening of August 2, 2015 the father-in-law of 39 year old Jason Corbett made a chilling 911 call. Jason was down and barely breathing. The Father-in-law and Jason's wife Molly had beaten Jason, first with a bat and then with a brick. They said it was self-defense. That Jason had attacked Molly and said he was going to kill her. But the evidence wouldn't bear that out. And Molly's motive for wanting Jason dead would soon be revealed. Investigators were on to Molly and her father...but can they prove that they killed Jason in cold blood? SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE!  Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Zbiotics - Try PreAlcohol before drinking and wake up feeling great the next day. Head to www.ZBiotics.com/TCO and use the code TCO at checkout for 15% off. Chime: Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO  Ritual - Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at www.ritual.com/TCO DraftKings Casino - Sign up with code TCO and wager a minimum of five dollars to receive 350 casino spins on a featured game! FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Graham Hornigold, a London-based pastry chef, grew up fantasizing about one day meeting his birth mother. And then in 2020, a woman reached out to say it was she--his birth mother. She said she had never stopped loving him--or looking for him--and she too was hoping for a reunion. The timing was perfect, as Graham's wife, Heather, was about to give birth to their first child. And it didn't hurt that Graham's long lost mother WAS TOTALLY LOADED, ABOUT TO DIE, AND LEAVE HER LITERAL HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS TO HIM. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? SPRING/SUMMER MERCH IS HERE!  Check out the new swag at our website! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Home Chef - Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Hiya - The pediatrician-approved superpowered chewable vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order at www.hiyahealth.com/TCO FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

When Maria Munoz, a young wife and mother, dies unexpectedly--and with a strange mix of drugs in her system, the police are baffled. But when authorities take a closer look at Maria's life, and read through her journals, the young woman's own words help to solve this mysterious death.  WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Gabb Mobile - The leader in safe phones and watches for kids, teens, and tweens. Sign up today at www.Gabb.com/TCO Quince: Upgrade your closet this year without the upgraded price tag. Go to www.Quince.com/tco for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Cornbread Hemp -  Check out the new THC seltzers! Head to www.cornbreadhemp.com/TCO and use code TCO at checkout for 30% off your first order over $75!  FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

When Matthew Jacobs, a young oil worker, became the richest man in Camden, Arkansas after winning a nearly $2 million lawsuit, he suddenly had a LOT of new friends. But then when Matthew was killed in a car accident that was suspicious (to say the least), the town quickly divided over what they think really happened. And at the center of it all was Donna Herring, a local real estate agent who, somehow, found herself in charge of Matthew's entire estate. AND WE HATE HER! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Photobooth Supply - Owning a photo booth business is one of the fastest-growing ways to make great money. Check it out at www.startphotobooth.com/TCO  Good Wipes - Upgrade your restroom ritual and get your first pack free! For details, go to www.goodwipes.com/TCO Gabb Mobile - The leader in safe phones and watches for kids, teens, and tweens. Sign up today at www.Gabb.com/TCO FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

Their crime earned them the nickname "Bitcoin Bonnie & Clyde"...but are they? And they heist is credited as being the most lucrative crime ever...but was it? If you love it when we rage-scream about a bunch of internet losers, then boy oh boy are you gonna love this week's episode. You might want to pre-pull over.  WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Helix:  Upgrade your sleep! Go to www.helixsleep.com/tco for  27% Off Sitewide PLUS a free Bedding Bundle with any Luxe or Elite Mattress order!! Cure Hydration - A natural, delicious, and convenient way to keep you and your whole family hydrated—without the artificial stuff. Save 20% at www.curehydration.com/TCO with promo code TCO. Wild Alaskan Company - Wild-caught seafood delivered directly to your door! Get $35 off your first box of at www.wildalaskan.com/TCO Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Chime: Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO  FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

On August 10, 2005, 18 year old Aliza Parsy was found murdered in her Staten Island home. She was naked, the house had been ransacked, and the killer had managed to leave precious few clues behind. As investigators peel back the layers of Aliza's life--from who her friends were to the pressures she felt growing up in a strict Orthodox Jewish community, several potential suspects emerge. But when the killer is revealed,  everyone who knew Aliza is shocked. WE'RE ON YOUTUBE!  Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Earnin - Get access to your pay as you work. Download the Earnin app in the Google Play or Apple app store. Hydrow - Skip the gym, not the workout—stay on track with Hydrow! For a limited time go to www.Hydrow.com and use code tco to save up to $475 off your Hydrow Pro Rower! Home Chef - Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep as the weather heats up. Go to www.trymiracle.com/TCO and use our promo TCO at checkout to get a free 3-piece towel set and save an extra 20%! PrettyLitter - Keep your house smelling fresh and clean! Go to www.PrettyLitter.com/tco to save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy.  FAM! COME SEE PATRICK ON TOUR! Patrick is headed out on the road WITH A BRAND NEW SHOW! New cities just announced: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Provincetown, Charleston, Nashville, Charlotte, Atlanta, Orlando, Washington, Philadelphia, and London.  CLICK HERE for tickets and info! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!