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Crime Writers On… is the original true‑crime review podcast hosted by Rebecca Lavoie and featuring Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker and Toby Ball. Each week the panel reviews true‑crime podcasts, documentaries, TV shows, and films, diving into journalism, storytelling, pop culture, and the biggest crime stories in media. Plus: the Crime of the Week.

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Monday · 44 min
UNABOMBER
How did Ted Kaczynski go from Harvard math prodigy to domestic terrorist? Was a college experiment in psychology to blame? We’ll talk about the Netflix film “UNABOMBER.”
Thursday · 48 min
Where Is Austin Tice?
An American freelancer disappears while covering the war in Syria. Years later, after the regime falls, a journalist scours the country in search of him. We’ll discuss “I’m Not A Monster Presents…Where is Austin Tice?”
October 12 · 47 min
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
She became America’s most famous axe murderer. But was all that anger a product of the oppression of women? We’ll take a whack at Netflix’s “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.”
October 8 · 49 min
Our Town
Residents are shocked to learn the people buying up real estate in their Appalachian town are Christian nationalists hoping to build a new community based on their far-right beliefs.
October 5 · 50 min
A Killer Story
A journalist follows two armchair detectives trying to prove an innocent woman is in prison for murder. We’ll talk about the HBO documentary series “A Killer Story.”
October 1 · 48 min
In The Dark: The Journey
These surrogate mothers were stunned to learn they were all carrying babies for the same couple. Why was a Chinese businessman and his young wife willing to pay so much to bring more than 20 children into the world? We’ll discuss the podcast series “The Journey” from In The Dark and The New Yorker.
September 28 · 48 min
Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel
A law professor is killed after a contentious divorce. Police spend a decade investigating their lead suspects: his ex-in-laws, the Adelsons. We’ll review the Hulu true crime series “Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel.”
September 24 · 45 min
Kingdom of Fraud
One was a devout polygamist in an insular Mormon sect. The other was a shady Armenian businessman known as “The Lion.” Together they pulled off a near‑billion‑dollar tax scam. We’ll review the podcast “Kingdom of Fraud” from Novel and iHeartPodcasts.
September 21 · 50 min
Furious
An FBI agent tracks a woman whose killings are disguised as overdoses. Her targets: the men who sex trafficked her as a minor. We’ll discuss the series “Furious” on Hulu.
September 17 · 41 min
The Snare
After the murder of an 18-year-old woman, investigators get accusations and confessions among a group of friends. But with the DNA pointing to an unknown suspect, the victim’s mother believes there’s been a wrongful conviction. We’ll discuss the podcast “The Snare” from ABC Audio and 20/20.
September 14 · 47 min
Death of the Pastor's Wife
When a woman’s body is discovered in a state park, suspicion falls on her estranged husband — the charismatic pastor of a South Carolina church. Was this controlling spiritual figure responsible for her fate? We’ll discuss the Netflix documentary “Death of the Pastor’s Wife.”
September 10 · 35 min
Chameleon: Wild Boys
Two boys emerge from the woods into a Canadian town claiming to have grown up in the wilderness. What’s the real story behind their appearance? We're talking about the classic podcast “Chameleon: Wild Boys.”
September 7 · 49 min
Where the River Took Us
He lost his nephew when a flash flood swept him and his family down the Guadalupe River. Now, a reporter explores what happened that night to himself, his loved ones, and his community.
September 3 · 24 min
The Legend of Cocaine Island
A group of quirky characters goes on the hunt for millions of dollars in drugs buried somewhere in Puerto Rico. Their efforts to hit it rich go wildly wrong. We talk about the boundary‑breaking Netflix documentary film “The Legend of Cocaine Island."
August 31 · 51 min
We Keep Us Safe
In 2020, a teen was killed inside Seattle’s police‑free protest zone. A team of reporters reopens the unsolved case to identify the shooter. We’ll review the podcast “We Keep Us Safe” from NPR’s “Embedded.”
August 27 · 30 min
Dolly Parton's America
She was a music superstar, a national treasure, and a surprising cultural touchstone. We’ll revisit our review of the classic podcast “Dolly Parton’s America.”
August 24 · 49 min
Dr. Death: The Cowboy
This surgeon was known for his swagger and the cowboy boots he wore in the OR. But those who tried to critique his work were the ones he trained his scalpel on. We’ll talk about the latest season of “Dr. Death: The Cowboy.”
August 20 · 37 min
I'm Not a Monster
An American woman found in a Syrian refugee camp says her family was tricked by her husband into joining the Islamic State. A British journalist tries to fact‑check whether she was a militant or just a mother. We talks about the podcast “I’m Not a Monster” from BBC Panorama and PBS’s Frontline with host Josh Baker.
August 17 · 45 min
A Toxic Love Story
A man and his new wife become the focus of a chilling mix of online harassment and escalating violence. They think it's his ex-girlfriend, but what’s really going on? We’ll talk about the documentary “A Toxic Love Story” from Netflix.
August 13 · 36 min
Murdaugh Murders
It was the hit DIY podcast that became the definitive telling of the crime of the decade. It was a true crime sensation — but was it any good? We'll discuss the podcast series “Murdaugh Murders.”

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