Not Another True Crime Podcast

The theme this week is “don’t just throw your money at organizations without doing a little due diligence”. We talk one probable scam and one case of mixed up identity. First it’s Plant A Tree Co, a big IG page that claims to plant a tree for every product purchased on their site... but do they really? Then we talk about a confusingly named foundation that fooled companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft into donating millions for the wrong cause Home Chef: Home Chef is the #1 customer rated meal kit company. Go to HomeChef.com/natcp for $30 off! Prose: Take your free in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order at Prose.com/natc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we go in a slightly different direction by unpacking the concept of Missing White Woman syndrome and highlighting three separate cases (of many) that illustrate this disparity. Then the NATC crew provides some much-requested updates to 2 cases we've previously discussed: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell (the missing Idaho kids) and Madeleine McCann. Home Chef: Home Chef is the #1 customer rated meal kit company. Go to HomeChef.com/natcp for $30 off! Hydrant: For 25% off your first order, go to DrinkHydrant.com/natcp or enter promo code natcp at checkout. Babbel: Babbel is offering three months free with the purchase of a three-month subscription when you use promo code NATCP. Go to Babbel.com to start learning a new language! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not Another True Crime Podcast will not be releasing an episode this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special note: We record our episodes on a delay, meaning we're at least 1 week behind in current events. That said, we went back to the future this week to discuss Betty Broderick, the inspiration behind the new season of Dirty John, called Dirty John: Betty. First of all, we touch on how dumb of a title that is. But then we get into the details of what caused Betty Broderick to snap and kill her ex-husband and his new wife. We also discuss our Queen, Hilary Duff, getting dragged into the Q Anon conspiracy, and attempt to make sense of it all. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/la-me-broderick3jun0390-story.htmlhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/hilary-duff-debunks-qanon-esque-rumor-she-tried-to-sell-her-own-son-luca-cruz-comrie https://www.tvinsider.com/928642/betty-broderick-dirty-john-season-two-crime-story/ https://www.distractify.com/p/betty-broderick-children-today https://www.latimes.com/la-broderick-sg-storygallery.html https://web.archive.org/web/20150209235944/http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/

NATCP tackles the life and crimes of D. Gary Young, the founder of Young Living Essential Oils. Even before starting what is now a giant MLM company, Young was no stranger to sketchiness. We break down his upbringing and run-ins with the law, then go into the ins and outs of Young Living essential oils. Sources: State v. Young , 37 Wn. App. 1061 (Wash. App. June 6, 1984) https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19821017&id=rvlLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2e4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=3079%2C675647&hl=en https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19830309&id=6dkvAAAAIBAJ&sjid=qe4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=1520,3981858 https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/d-_gary-young-19492018-diploma-mill-naturopath-and-promoter-of-essential-oi/ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19830310&id=6tkvAAAAIBAJ&sjid=qe4DAAAAIBAJ&pg=7124,4646687&hl=en https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1345&dat=19861028&id=gDFkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=yfkDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1732,2469702&hl=en https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-10-23-mn-10747-story.html https://www.dga

After being inspired by HBO's Bad Education starring Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, and Ray Romano, Sara, Danny, and Casey decide to delve into what really happened in the Roslyn school district in 2004. From flights to face lifts, superintendent Frank Tassone managed to quietly swindle millions of dollars from taxpayers to fund his lavish lifestyle. We don't hate it! We break down how everyone involved got away with the embezzlement, talk about how Bad Education stacks up against the real story, and discuss where everyone is now. We also read a listener letter from a fan who worked for a scam shampoo company. RoboKiller: Stop spam calls. Head to robokiller.com/NATC on your mobile device now to download the app and get RoboKiller free for 7 days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Proving once again that the 1970s were a lawless time where you could literally get away with murder, we’re examining the life and crimes of Rodney Alcala aka the Dating Game Killer. Alcala killed scores of women in the late 70s and also appeared on (and won) the Dating Game TV show in the middle of his killing spree. Smh. Sources https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/dating-game-killer-rodney-alcala-podcast-wondery-trailer-959138/ https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-killer/crime-time/who-is-serial-killer-rodney-alcala-and-how-did-he-win-the-dating-gamehttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/flashback-serial-killer-appears-on-the-dating-game-mid-spree-192077/https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/03/long-road-road-to-justice-in-case-of-serial-killer-alcala.htmlhttps://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/03/orange-county-jury-recommends-death-for-alcala-for-third-time.htmlhttps://www.history.com/news/serial-killer-dating-game-rodney-alcalahttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-crime-se

What's black and white and covered in a purple shroud? The members of the Heaven's Gate cult after their ritualized mass suicide, which occurred in 1997 and was the largest mass suicide on U.S. soil. Casey, Danny, and Sara will take you through the cult's beginnings, their out-of-this-world beliefs, and its tragic end for 39 of its members. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/heavens-gate-cult-members-found-dead https://www.britannica.com/topic/Heavens-Gate-religious-group#ref700331 https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/heavens-gate-20-years-later-10-things-you-didnt-know-114563/ https://www.salon.com/2014/11/15/anatomy_of_a_mass_suicide_the_dark_twisted_story_behind_a_ufo_death_cult/ https://redditblog.com/2015/10/03/an-interview-with-the-heavens-gate-webmaster-meet-telah-61/ https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/29/us/from-religious-childhood-to-reins-of-a-ufo-cult.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Westfield, NJ strikes again. The quaint affluent NJ town that brought us The Watcher (in a previous ep) was also home to a grisly murder committed by John List. List brutally murdered his entire family, and then went on the run for almost 18 years. With the help of a good ol' program called America's Most Wanted, he was finally apprehended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the docuseries sensation that's sweeping the nation, so of course the NATC fam is here to talk about motherf*cking TIGER KING! Did Joe put out a hit on Carole? Did Carole kill her husband Don and feed him to the tigers? Is Jeff Lowe the shadiest man alive? Who wasn't on meth here? We grapple with all these questions, and a hell of a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world pre-COVID-19 social distancing (remember that?), the NATC crew sat down to talk about the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley. The then-23-year-old took a cruise with her family to the Caribbean, and after a night of dancing with one of the ship's musicians, disappeared. Sara, Casey, and Danny break down what happened right after Amy disappeared, how the cruise handled it (or, more accurately, didn't), discuss the many sightings that have happened in the years since her disappearance, and share their theories. Check out "Made Women'----> https://link.chtbl.com/madewomen_MR_01 Sources: https://thehueandcry.com/missing/amy-lynn-bradley/ https://www.drphil.com/slideshows/the-search-for-natalee-amy-bradley/ https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/09/cruise-into-darkness-the-bizarre-disappearance-of-amy-bradley/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Casey is out of town, Danny and Sara are joined by a very special guest host: Harlan Coben! The NYT best-selling author of many thrillers including The Stranger, Run Away, and Don't Let Go helps us break down the twisted tale of Bruce Hay, the Harvard professor who got caught in an alleged fake paternity plot with two women. It's a wild ride, trust us. Be sure to watch Coben's new Netflix series, The Stranger, and buy his new book, The Boy From The Woods, out March 17.Sources: https://www.thecut.com/2019/07/bruce-hay-paternity-trap-maria-pia-shuman-mischa-haider.html https://www.thecut.com/2019/08/bruce-hay-paternity-trap-maria-pia-shuman-mischa-haider-follow-up.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sara, Casey & Danny continue coverage of the Casey Anthony case. If you haven't listened to part 1, GO LISTEN NOW! This week, they cover the trial that swept the nation, the verdict, and what we really think happened to Caylee. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2013/11/04/us/casey-anthony-trial-fast-facts/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2012/06/12/justice/florida-casey-anthony/ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crime-anthony/on-911-call-casey-anthony-said-tot-was-missing-for-31-days-idUSTRE74U5W720110531 https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/topstories/2008-08-26-3825124179_x.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20110604005437/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26558545/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/casey-anthony-completes-probation/story?id=17072180 https://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/04/19/casey.anthony.judge.quits/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2011634/Casey-Anthony-trial-How-tot-mom-partied-Caylee-went-missing.html https://web.archive.org/web/20190626023533/https://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/06/30/florida.casey.anthony.tr

Settle in for a very special two-part episode where we tackle the Casey Anthony case that everyone’s been asking us to cover. Ask and you shall receive! This week, we cover Caylee’s disappearance and Casey’s many changing stories. And stay tuned for next week when we talk about the trial, and of course, whodunit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re talking another MLM pyramid scheme, Monat. That’s the shampoo one that’s recently been hit with multiple class action lawsuits for allegedly causing scalp sores, hair loss, and a whole lot of other issues. It ain’t pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know you're dying of FOMO, so here's everything you missed at the Not Another True Crime Podcast live show at Union Hall. We played "Killer First Date" where we impersonated one podcast subject and made an audience member guess our identities, and shared some audience Super Secret Serial Killer traits. Danny, Casey & Sara also covered the infamous "malicious wounding" case of Lorena and John Bobbitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's topic is a deep cut straight out of France: Jean-Claude Romand. This story has everything: a con artist, a pyramid scheme, a spree killer, and arson. Moral of the story: just get a job, it's way easier than lying to your friends & family for 18 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You all asked for it, none of the hosts wanted it, but we do it for the fans so this week we're tackling Don't F*** With Cats, the Netflix docuseries about Luka Magnotta. First, Danny, Casey and Sara read a letter from one listener who saw something sketchy on the internet and became a one-woman FBI squad. Then they get into the documentary and talk about the most shocking and disturbing parts, what they think of the Facebook Group detectives, and if they think Manny Lopez is real (lol). Dipsea: Dipsea is an audio app full of short, sexy stories and guided sessions. Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/NATCP Gabi Insurance: Go to Gabi.com/NATCP to start saving on your car and homeowners insurance - if they can’t find you savings, you’ll get a $10 Amazon gift card Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Casey out sick, Sara and Danny are back to talk pyramid schemes—specifically, LuLaRoe, the infamous leggings multilevel marketing company. Over the last couple years they have faced a class action lawsuit, were kicked out of the National Down Syndrome Society, failed to pay bills (same), and were sued a few more times. Not only do they design visually haunting leggings, but they also steal your money. Sara and Danny give tips on how to avoid getting duped. Check out the brand new podcast Blood Ties from Wondery: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1484142154 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NATC team is back with a Wait, What? covering the new Netflix documentary Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator. To start they show, they’re joined by NATC producer Sean Kilby to discuss Bikram’s alleged abuses, the popularity of hot yoga, and how this story mirrors other tales of sexual exploitation. Then they’re joined by the director of the documentary herself, Eva Orner, to discuss how the abuses came to light and what’s next in the quest for justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices