Natalie Robehmed is the first journalist Allison Mack agreed to speak to, on the record, since her release from prison. Allison spent over a decade in NXIVM, the now infamous sex cult where some members were branded with leader Keith Raniere’s initials. She joined the group as a Hollywood actress known for her role on the hit TV show Smallville and eventually climbed the ranks, using her starlet status to recruit other women into the cult.This week on Crime Story, Natalie Robehmed discusses the new season of Uncover: Allison after NXIVM, including what it was like to finally hear from Allison, the lies she told to protect Keith, and how she became both victim and perpetrator of his sinister ploys.
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He posted fake images of them on a porn site. Now these women are fighting back.
Kayla had just graduated from high school when her dad found images of her on a violent porn site. Except, they weren’t images of her - not really. Someone was posting pornographic deepfakes of her face and likeness without her consent. But when she and other young women went to the police, they were told there wasn’t much they could do. The justice system had yet to catch up to the realities of artificial intelligence. But who was behind the deepfakes? It had to be someone they knew. And if the police weren't getting involved, what could the women do about it? It turns out, a lot.This week on Crime Story, Kathleen speaks with reporters Olivia Carville and Margi Murphy about their podcast, Levittown.
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Murder by mushroom
A family lunch turned deadly. Three people died after eating a homemade beef Wellington laced with one of the world’s most toxic mushrooms. ABC’s Rachael Brown joins Crime Story to unpack a case that shocked Australia.See a Crime Story episode taping LIVE! Tickets here.We value your input! Complete our short listener survey here.
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Will the real William Woods please stand up?
A homeless man insisted his identity had been stolen. Another man, miles away, claimed he was the real William Woods — and had the documents to back it up. What followed is a story about more than fraud. It’s about how we decide who to believe, and what happens when society refuses to see the vulnerable as victims. Writer Charlie McCann joins Crime Story to tell the twisted case of William Woods.We'd love to hear from you! Complete our short listener survey here.
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The murder of a dirtbag climber: Who was Jesse James?
In the early summer of 2017, police in Squamish, British Columbia discovered the body of a man in a burned out vehicle. It took little time for the police to declare his death a homicide. What took more time was identifying who the man was. Originally, authorities thought his name was Jesse James, but they discovered he had other identities: Andrew Britt Greenbaum, Davis Wolfgang Hawke, Commander Bo Decker. Each identity revealed a mysterious past - and a potential motive for his murder.In the new podcast, Dirtbag Climber, host Steven Chua takes us along on the adventure to uncover who the real Jesse James was.Fill out our listener survey here. We appreciate your input!
This is true crime with journalistic integrity — and a curious, conversational edge. Every other Monday, Crime Story dives into gripping cases of every kind: from white-collar scandals and high-profile trials to under-the-radar stories you’ve never heard before. At the heart of each episode is a deep, intimate interview with someone who knows the case inside and out — the journalists, documentarians, and storytellers who’ve reported on these crimes, chased leads for years, and lost sleep uncovering the truth. Their insights cut through the noise, revealing not just what happened, but why it matters.Hosted by award-winning journalist Kathleen Goldhar — a true crime devotee with more than 20 years of experience and a track record of critically-acclaimed podcasts — the show blends sharp reporting with an authentic love for the genre.
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