Introducing THE FIRST 48, a new A&E and Crime House podcast!

Introducing THE FIRST 48, a new A&E and Crime House podcast!

Author: Grip Tape August 26, 2026 Duration: 7:11

For homicide detectives, their chance of solving a murder is cut in half if they don’t get a lead within the first 48 hours.

Adapted from the hit A&E true crime series The First 48, Crime House Studios brings you the podcast that drops you inside that critical window: the interrogations, the dead ends, and the breakthroughs that crack a case wide open. Each week, we revisit a landmark investigation from the franchise, pairing its signature investigative depth with immersive, long-form storytelling built for your ears.

Real detectives. Real cases. Real stakes. New episodes every Thursday. Follow wherever you get your podcasts. Presented by Crime House Studios, A&E Global Media, and ITV America.

Listen here: https://pod.link/6786011424


Hosted by Grip Tape, The Minds of Madness-True Crime Stories is a documentary series that explores the darker corners of human behavior. This podcast goes beyond the basic facts of a case, aiming to understand the circumstances and psychology that lead to extraordinary crimes. Each episode is a deep, narrative dive into a single story, built from court documents, interviews, and reported accounts. The focus is on the human element-the lives altered, the communities shattered, and the often-complex motivations behind the acts. You’ll find no sensationalism here, only a sober and meticulously researched examination of events that challenge our understanding of society and culture. Listening to this podcast feels like engaging with a thorough, long-form piece of journalism, where the pacing allows for reflection and the details paint a complete, if unsettling, picture. It’s for those who seek more than a headline, offering a respectful yet unflinching look at the realities of true crime. The production emphasizes clarity and depth, making complex legal and emotional trajectories accessible. By focusing on the story from multiple angles, The Minds of Madness provides a compelling and thoughtful audio experience that lingers with you, prompting questions about justice, fate, and the fragile lines we all navigate.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories
Podcast Episodes
Episode 318 - Shampoo and Smoke - The Murder of Tara Baker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:35
A young law student is found murdered inside her home in Athens, Georgia. The scene is deliberately staged, the evidence nearly erased, and for more than twenty years, the case sits in silence with no clear suspect.A cas…
Episode 317 - A History of Death - The Murder of Sharon Randolph [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:28
On a quiet night in Las Vegas, Nevada, a frantic 911 call reported a home invasion that left a woman dead in her own hallway.At first, it looked like a robbery gone wrong.But as investigators began to examine the scene,…
Episode 315 - It's Happening - The Murder of Matthew Restelli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:55
A ten-hour drive through the night to American Fork, Utah. A message that sounded like forgiveness. An unlocked door waiting at the end of it.Matthew Restelli believed he was going to bring his family home. Instead, he s…
Episode 314 - Mrs. Baker - The Murder of Fabio Sementilli [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:43
On a quiet evening in Woodland Hills, California, a successful husband and father ran a simple errand and unknowingly walked straight into a murder plot already in motion.What first appeared to be a violent home invasion…
Episode 313 - Unholy Matrimony - The Murder of Jonathan Willette [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:04
On a summer morning in Henderson, Nevada, a mother woke to the sound of dogs barking in the backyard. At first, it seemed strange. By sunrise, it would become something far worse.Inside the home, Jonathan Willette was fo…