True Crime Reporter

True Crime Reporter

Author: Robert Riggs Language: English Episodes: 100
Robert Riggs has spent decades as an investigative reporter, and in True Crime Reporter, he applies that relentless, document-driven approach to the stories that haunt us. This isn't just a retelling of grim headlines; it's a meticulous walk through active case files, historical injustices, and the societal undercurrents that allow crime to flourish. Each episode feels like you're sitting across from Riggs as he lays out his notes, connecting dots between evidence, witness accounts, and the often-overlooked details that change a narrative. You'll hear the tension in the pursuit of truth, the weight of unresolved questions, and the quiet impact on communities and families left in the wake of violence. The podcast moves beyond the sensational to examine the cultural and systemic factors at play, offering a sober, deeply researched perspective. Listen for long-form narratives that build like a detective's board, where every piece of audio, every interview, and every document serves a purpose. It’s for those who want to understand the 'why' and the 'how' as much as the 'who,' presented with the clarity and authority of a seasoned journalist who knows the terrain. This is a journey into real stories, handled with the care they demand, and it naturally becomes an essential listen for anyone fascinated by the intersection of human behavior, justice, and the news.
Episodes
A Texas Prison Warden’s Tips On How To Stay Safe From Criminal Minds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:27
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight In the vast, rugged terrain of Texas, where the stories of outlaws and the law are etched into the very soil, we find a beacon of knowledge in an unexpected place: the walls of a maxim…
Hard Time In Hell Among Texas Most Dangerous Prisoners [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:27
In this episode, I’m going to take you behind the high walls and razor wire into the dark corners of the largest prison system in the world. David Stacks, a former Texas prison warden with 30 years of frontline experienc…
Echoes of Evil: Serial Killer Kenneth McDuff 25 Years Later. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:59
This episode marks a somber milestone. The 25th anniversary of the execution of Kenneth Allen McDuff – a name that chills the soul of the men and women in law enforcement who hunted him down – and the families of his vic…
The John Dillinger Enigma: Did The FBI Really Kill Public Enemy #1? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:35
During the Great Depression, Newsreels about John Dillinger, the first gangster declared Public Enemy #1, drew cheers from movie audiences across America and hisses when pictures of J. Edgar Hoover appeared on screen. Cr…
No Justice for A Texas Cowboy: A $750 Million Elder Abuse Tragedy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:06
Investigative Reporter Stephen Michaud, among the nation’s best, spent six years unraveling how an iconic ranch was taken from a dying Texas Cowboy. It’s a sprawling Texas ranch near the border with Mexico where the bigg…