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The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

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The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told S2 is an anthology of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories of female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast series tells stories at the intersection of society, justice, and the human psyche, siphoning wisdom and understanding from these truly great stories.

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Episodes
  • Family Betrayal: The Susie Newsom Lynch Story (Pt 3)

    Family Betrayal: The Susie Newsom Lynch Story (Pt 3)
    Jun 3 2025

    In this third of three parts, we look the troubled life of Susie Newsom Lynch. A story steeped in paranoia and deceit, it has everything you need from a southern gothic tale.

    • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram

    • Explore more: diversionaudio.com

    This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

    This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer

    Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

    Associate Producer is Leo Culp
    Produced by Antonio Enriquez
    Theme Music by Tyler Cash
    Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


    Special thanks to:
    Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.

    Pre-order Mary Kay's forthcoming true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

    Check out "Bitter Blood" by Jerry Bledsoe here

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    33 mins
  • Family Betrayal: The Susie Newsome Lynch Story (Pt 2)

    Family Betrayal: The Susie Newsome Lynch Story (Pt 2)
    May 27 2025

    In this second of three parts, we look the troubled life of Susie Newsom Lynch. A story steeped in paranoia and deceit, it has everything you need from a southern gothic tale.

    • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram

    • Explore more: diversionaudio.com

    This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

    This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer

    Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

    Associate Producer is Leo Culp
    Produced by Antonio Enriquez
    Theme Music by Tyler Cash
    Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


    Special thanks to:
    Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.

    Pre-order Mary Kay's forthcoming true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

    Check out "Bitter Blood" by Jerry Bledsoe here

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    36 mins
  • Family Betrayal: The Susie Newsom Lynch Story (Pt 1)

    Family Betrayal: The Susie Newsom Lynch Story (Pt 1)
    May 20 2025

    In this first of three parts, we look the troubled life of Susie Newsom Lynch. A story steeped in paranoia and deceit, it has everything you need from a southern gothic tale.

    • Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram

    • Explore more: diversionaudio.com

    This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

    This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer

    Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

    Associate Producer is Leo Culp
    Produced by Antonio Enriquez
    Theme Music by Tyler Cash
    Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


    Special thanks to:
    Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.

    Pre-order Mary Kay's forthcoming true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

    Check out "Bitter Blood" by Jerry Bledsoe here

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
    Show more Show less
    38 mins
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Exceptional deep dive into the specifics and mental quandaries of true crime. I have never listened to a true crime podcast before and I am officially hooked!

Exceptional!

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Love the rawness of the writer/narrator and the way she tells the stories and highlights the facts!

Amazing & Down to Earth!

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