Tony Alamo

After Susan’s death, Tony goes on a downward spiral, twisting his version of faith to further alienate cult members and isolate themselves from the public. He begins to take child brides and multiple wives, claiming it is what God intended. Find out what led to his second arrest, the outcome of his trial, and what happened to the children in the cult.

Susan and Tony Alamo part 2

Susan Alamo

Tony and Susan Alamo were a Christian couple who twisted the Bible’s teachings to begin their own cult focused on the exploitation of others. They had poor and homeless people turn over all of their belongings and work on their compound for free. Find out how they were successful, and what led the authorities to their door.

Tony and Susan Alamo, Part 1

Ottis Toole

Henry Lee Lucas

In the final episode on Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, their confessions finally caught up to them, and investigators sought to determine whether what Henry was claiming was the truth or another lie. They have their final meeting together, and after many years, some of the truth is exposed.

Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole part 3

Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole have been separated, but continue to commit crimes, sometimes together and sometimes by themselves. Find out how Henry was caught, how officers discovered Ottis’ involvement, and what began a federal task force and a nationwide investigation of Henry’s crimes after his arrest.

Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole part 2

This week, we begin the story of Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, who committed multiple acts of murder, as well as alleged cannibalism. Henry first murdered his mother, and spent over a decade in prison before he ever met Ottis Toole. Find out how they met, their stories, and why Henry abducted Ottis' niece.

Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole part 1

In the conclusion to the story of Bonnie and Clyde, the couple narrowly escapes a police shootout and a mob of angry townspeople. Find out where they went after they escaped, what happened to Clyde's brother, and how Bonnie and Clyde's love story ended.

Bonnie and Clyde part 4

This week, on True Love, Truer Crimes, we continue the story of Bonnie and Clyde, on the run from the law and in need of money. Find out how the gang added more members, including Clyde’s own brother, and how Bonnie suffered a devastating injury.

Bonnie and Clyde Part 3

This week we continue the story of Bonnie and Clyde, the most famous criminal couple. Find out how Clyde served his prison sentence, what happened when he was released, and why the couple chose to continue to live a life of crime.

Bonnie and Clyde Part 2

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are arguably the most famous criminal couple of all time. Their crime spree in the 1930's was one of the most widely-publicized manhunts in U.S. history, and became the subject of movies, books, and more. Find out who they were before they met, why their crimes began, and how their story ended.

Bonnie and Clyde, Part 1

Ethel Rosenberg

This is part two of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's story, including what led to their eventual arrest, the details of their trial, and their sentencing. Find out what role Ethel's brother played in their trial, and whether he was punished for his role in the espionage.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, part 2

True Love, Truer Crimes dives into the stories of the world's most notorious criminal couples. From sleeping in a coffin together to cooking their victims for dinner, hear all about who these people were before they met, their romance, crime spree, and how their fateful love story ended.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were arrested and convicted of espionage in the 1950s. Both were members of the Communist Party in a time where communism was a cause for scrutiny and fear in the United States. This episode is part 1 of 2, where you can hear about their upbringing, their decision to commit espionage, and how they stole information and provided it to the Soviets.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, part 1

Karla Faye Tucker

Daniel Garrett

Karla Faye Tucker did not have an easy childhood, becoming addicted to heroin by age eleven, and a prostitute by fourteen. She was introduced to Daniel Garrett, a Vietnam veteran who claimed he could make Karla a trained killer, by mutual friends. Together, the two would host a days-long party that resulted in a double homicide.

Karla Faye Tucker and Daniel Garrett

Cynthia Coffman

James Gregory

Gregory Marlow

Cynthia Coffman and James Gregory Marlow met because they were arrested on the same day. They fell in love quickly, and both had drug habits that affected their ability to hold jobs or earn money. Together, they went on a crime spree that ended in the murder of two young women.

Cynthia Coffman and James Gregory Marlow

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were born into the wealthy Chicago elite in the early 1900’s. They met in their teens, and quickly became obsessed with committing the perfect crime. To them, the perfect crime would be kidnapping, ransom, and murder.

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb

Tyler Terry

Adrienne Simpson

This episode dives into a crime that is still unfolding; Adrienne Simpson and Tyler Terry have been charged with murdering their ex-partners before going on a robbery and murder spree across three states. After a high-speed chase, Adrienne was arrested, but Tyler evaded capture, leading police on a seven-day, 300-officer manhunt.

Adrienne Simpson and Tyler Terry

Faye Copeland

Ray and Faye Copeland met when Faye was only 19, and they were married after six months of dating. They had five children, and at ages 70 and 76, became the oldest couple to receive the death penalty, for murdering employees they had used for scams.

Ray and Faye Copeland

Jeremy Steinke

Jasmine Richardson

Jasmine Richardson met Jeremy Steinke at a punk show, each belonging to the goth community. Despite her being 12 and him being 23, they secretly began dating, her being drawn to the macabre and his belief that he was a 300-year-old werewolf. Together, the pair would plot to rid Jasmine of the family who disapproved of their love.

Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke

Gerald and Charlene Gallego went on a murder spree that spanned two years and three different states. Ten victims were claimed in an attempt to satiate Gerald's dark desire for sex slaves. It wasn't until their final kidnapping was witnessed that they were finally discovered.

Gerald and Charlene Gallego

Catherine Birnie

David and Catherine Birnie met in Perth, Australia, when they were teenagers. The two separated for years, but found each other and moved in together in the 1980s. They soon went on a killing spree that left four women murdered, but their intended fifth victim led to their capture and imprisonment.

David and Catherine Birnie

Alvin Neelley

Judith and Alvin Neelley met and fell in love at Judith's mother's house, when she was 15 and he was 29. They began with robbing convenience stores for money, but escalated their crimes when they started kidnapping and killing innocent victims.

Judith and Alvin Neelley

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