The True Crime Professors

University professors, married couple, and true crime fans Dr. Adam (professor of interpersonal and family communication) and Dr. Amanda (professor of public relations and organizational communication) get together to talk true crime from an academic lens. Theory, analysis, commentary and more applied to the biggest and most talked about true crime stories.

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September 15 · 41 min
My Father, The BTK Killer
We take a look at a very different type of documentary. Kerri Rawson is, among many other things, one of the children of Dennis Rader, known as the BTK killer responsible for a string of murders across several decades. This doc takes a look at his story through her eyes, and how being the child of a killer can have a massive impact many of us haven't considered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 8 · 44 min
Death of the Pastor's Wife
Mica Miller deserved better. She was abused in every way by her husband, pastor John-Paul Miller. A serial adulterer and hypocrite who used his platform to spread his own bizarre gospel. Lets look at her passing, what we can understand, and what it says about systemic issues surrounding gender and the weaponization of religion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 1 · 42 min
The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson
Moriah Wilson was a generational athlete, a kind friend, and a bright light. She died because of circumstances and a relationship she had no responsibility for. A truly shocking case that we approach looking at culture, personal responsibility, and more. Plastic surgery, an fugitive fleeing the country, and more importantly: a death that just should never, ever have happened. Email us at truecrimeprofessors@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 25 · 49 min
American Murder: Gabby Petito
Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito was murdered in August of 2021 by her fiance Brian Laundrie as they drove across the United States filming their new life in a van. The case drew massive global attention and raised questions about intimate partner violence, domestic assault, family ethics, and how we consume and platform stories of missing or abused women. We're going to dive in here and see how the story is presented and what communication concepts can help us understand what may have been going on. Email us at truecrimeprofessors@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 17 · 43 min
The Idaho Murders
Drs Amanda and Adam are back to talk about something that hits very close to home in a number of ways - the 2022 murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. University students face horrible tragedy that ties into the community, the world, and how we deal with ambiguity and uncertainty. Email us at truecrimeprofessors@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 9 · 58 min
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey (with Amye of Murder She Watched)
We take a look at one of the most infamous true crime stories in American history. And to do so we enlist the help of good friend Amye Archer of the podcast Murder She Watched. We look over the 2024 docuseries revisiting the JonBenét Ramsey case, our feelings about it in the past, and where we go from here. Email us at truecrimeprofessors@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 1 · 49 min
A Toxic Love Story
Dr. Amanda and Dr. Adam talk about the current trending Netflix true crime doc, A Toxic Love Story. If you think this is the typical true crime doc (we did) you may be surprised. Layers upon layers of deception, false allegations, emails, texts, threats, fake cancer diagnoses, fake pregnancy, and more! Email us at truecrimeprofessors@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 31 · 47 min
Jodi Arias: An American Murder Mystery
In June of 2008 the body of Travis Alexander is found. The subsequent media fervor surrounding the key suspect in his murder - Jodi Arias - is both extensive and controversial. Dr. Adam and Dr. Amanda look at the underly communication, public relations, and more surrounding this infamous case. Email us requests or anything else to truecrimeprofessors@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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