Big Mad True Crime

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  • Tackling big cases, lesser known cases, and everything in between. Get BIG MAD over true while we discuss the details of the cases you THOUGHT you knew.
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  • 309. [VIRGINIA] The Red Sleeping Bag || The Murder of Emma Compton

    309. [VIRGINIA] The Red Sleeping Bag || The Murder of Emma Compton
    Apr 28 2025
    Emma Compton was a smart, independent woman, who earned her way to adoration and success. But when she didn’t show up to visit her mom in the hospital…her family knew…something was wrong. Contributing Writing & Research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Get your Alloy prescription today. Visit Myalloy.com/bigmad⁠ today for $20 off your first order! ⁠Joinbilt.com/bigmad⁠ - Make sure to use our URL so they know we sent you. Start earning points on your rent payment today! Gabb.com/bigmad ⁠- Protecting your kids has never been easier. For the best deals, sign up to Gabb today –no contract required. Curehydration.com/bigmad - Use code BIGMAD for 20% off your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Hunting the Golden State Killer — with FBI Profiler Julia Cowley (from Critical Incidents)

    Hunting the Golden State Killer — with FBI Profiler Julia Cowley (from Critical Incidents)
    Apr 21 2025
    This week on Big Mad True Crime, we’re featuring a special crossover episode from Critical Incidents — a podcast that brings you inside real criminal investigations through the eyes of those who lived them. What does it take to hunt one of the most prolific serial predators in American history? Retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley takes us deep into the Golden State Killer case — before the world even knew his name. She breaks down how a terrifying pattern of burglaries, sexual assaults, and murders was finally connected across California. We also explore: How FBI profilers are actually trained The behavioral patterns of serial offenders like the Golden State Killer and Israel KeyesStrange DUI cases and forensic toxicologyThe emotional toll of seeing life interrupted — and how profiling can also be healing If you’re into true crime, criminal psychology, and real stories from the frontlines of law enforcement — check out Critical Incidents wherever you listen. Follow Critical Incidents: Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • [Bonus Episode] Listener Q&A

    [Bonus Episode] Listener Q&A
    Apr 17 2025
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    54 mins
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Amazing!

Heather you are the best! Look forward to every episode! Can you cover Michael Haight? ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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One of my faves

Great narrating and to the point, very easy to listen to. Can listen for hours!
"small talk sucks"

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How it should be.

Heather, new listener here. I adore your podcast. Finally someone who really looks at the facts. You tell it like it is and I need that. As a mother of three now incredible grown children, I hear your love and struggles; it brings back memories. My dearest and longest friend is also a Heather. You are my new best friend. I need your vents at the end. No one in my irl world here gets why I, as an abuse victim, love listening to true crime, but also want to vent. Finally someone who's beautiful inside and out, that gets me. Thank you.
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I'm only giving 5 stars...

I am only giving 5 stars because I can't give more. This podcast is my favorite of many for several reasons. Heather tells the story with background and compassion for the victim in a straightforward and logical way. There's no silly chitchat that takes away from the gravity of the story or the respect for the victim with an appropriate level of snark and distain for those who commit the crimes. The timeline is told in chronological order without jumping back and forth, everything is well researched and she doesn't hesitate to give credit to her sources. She is the kind of podcaster I would love to be if I had the time and tenacity to dedicate to a creation such as this and sounds like the kind of friend you would want to have watch your 6 if you needed it. Definitely worth the subscription to Patreon for the extra episode each month. Heather, I would give you a thousand stars if I could but all I can give is 5.

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Bias reporting

I used to enjoy listening to this podcast. However, lately, the reporting has been very biased, and my opinion. it gets harder and harder to listen to her.

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I wish we could be big mad without being profane.

clearly talented and well educated folks putting this podcast together. these are stories that need to be told. I just regret that our society has become so coarse as to seem to require language that I would prefer not have become so common.

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