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True Crime Campfire

True Crime Campfire

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 Join hosts Katie and Whitney for a different kind of true crime podcast. You can start with season 1, The Puppet Master and the Prince of Darkness, a deep dive into the most bizarre murder case you've never heard of. Or start with season 2, which covers a different stranger-than-fiction story each week. This bingeworthy show combines meticulous research with a refreshing mix of comic relief and seamless storytelling. There's plenty of room around the campfire--come help us roast murderers and marshmallows!

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Episodes
  • A Voice in the Dark: The Ohta Family Murders

    A Voice in the Dark: The Ohta Family Murders
    May 9 2025
    You’re supposed to be safe at home. Why wouldn’t you be? And that sense of comfort must be even greater if “home” is a beautiful house you built yourself, where you live happily with your family in a town where you’re successful and respected. You’d have no reason at all to think that someone was watching you with binoculars through the trees, their heart burning ever hotter with rage, ever closer to exploding with murderous fury. Join us for a story of madness and grandiose delusion, a case that rocked 1970s California almost as much as the Manson Family murders did.

    Sources:
    Court records: https://law.justia.com/cases/california/supreme-court/3d/5/287.html
    New York Times archives: https://www.nytimes.com/1971/12/16/archives/killer-of-eye-doctor-and-four-on-coast-is-sentenced-to-die.html
    https://www.nytimes.com/1971/11/30/archives/mechanic-on-coast-guilty-of-killing-5-in-oneman-war.html
    https://www.nytimes.com/1970/10/21/archives/5-slain-on-coast-and-left-in-pool-surgeon-wife-2-children-and.html
    New York Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/2009/03/22/crazed-hippy-killer-caused-horror-with-1970-murder-of-california-doctor/
    SFGate: https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Santa-Cruz-mass-murderer-kills-self-in-prison-3221281.php
    Crime Library: https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/mass/john_frazier/index.html
    Investigation Discovery's "A Crime To Remember," episode "Killer Prophet"

    Join Katie and Whitney, plus the hosts of Last Podcast on the Left, Sinisterhood, and Scared to Death, on the very first CRIMEWAVE true crime cruise! Get your fan code now--tickets go on sale February 7: CrimeWaveatSea.com/CAMPFIRE

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    Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, tons of extra content, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfire
    https://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/
    Facebook: True Crime Campfire
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimecampfire/?hl=en
    Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfire
    Email: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.com
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    41 mins
  • You Have One (1) New Message: The Murders of Lynn Stellers and Ronnie King

    You Have One (1) New Message: The Murders of Lynn Stellers and Ronnie King
    May 2 2025
    Obsession is one of humanity’s greatest boons… and curses. Obsession can fuel a scientist’s entire career in trying to solve a singular problem. An athlete’s obsession can pull them to physics bending heights, a politician’s obsession with a cause can push a world changing bill forward. People can be obsessed over all sorts of great and mundane things: books, trading cards, cars, art without any kind of harm… But when that obsession is about controlling or possessing another person? Things can take a sinister turn. In today’s story, 7 people’s lives are ruined by a single woman’s obsession.

    Join Katie and Whitney, plus the hosts of Last Podcast on the Left, Sinisterhood, and Scared to Death, on the very first CRIMEWAVE true crime cruise! Get your fan code now--tickets go on sale February 7: CrimeWaveatSea.com/CAMPFIRE

    Sources:
    Court papers: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ct-supreme-court/1131876.html https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ct-court-of-appeals/1456321.html
    Courant.com: https://www.courant.com/1997/07/16/vermont-man-receives-30-year-sentence-for-manslaughter/
    https://patch.com/connecticut/middletown-ct/middletown-double-murder-case-be-featured-crime-documentary
    Investigation Discovery's "Diabolical," episode "Recording Evil"

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    Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfire
    https://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/
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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimecampfire/?hl=en
    Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfire
    Email: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.com
    MERCH! https://true-crime-campfire.myspreadshop.com



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    34 mins
  • Deconstruction: The Murder of Shanti Cooper Tronnes

    Deconstruction: The Murder of Shanti Cooper Tronnes
    Apr 25 2025
    There are some people who, if they find themselves stuck in a hole, will just keep digging deeper. Maybe they think they’ll find some highly improbable way out of their troubles, more likely it’s all they know to do. This week’s story is about a man who kept doubling down on his lies and bad decisions until the lives of those closest to him were torn to pieces. Join us for a twisty tale of deception and betrayal.

    Join Katie and Whitney, plus the hosts of Last Podcast on the Left, Sinisterhood, and Scared to Death, on the very first CRIMEWAVE true crime cruise! Get your fan code now--tickets go on sale February 7: CrimeWaveatSea.com/CAMPFIRE

    Sources:
    ABC's 20/20, S46 E18, “A Killer Renovation”
    JCS (Jim Can't Swim): "Husband Tries to Look Sad" https://youtu.be/6d-kCW46kqs?si=c5Q5WTBM45H7-OL-
    CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dave-tronnes-shanti-cooper-murder-case-florida-48-hours/
    Orlando Sentinel: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2019/05/17/twist-in-strangulation-case-against-delaney-park-man-detectives-explore-poison-theory-while-interviewing-his-ex/
    Fox 35 Orlando: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/medical-examiner-called-as-witness-in-david-tronnes-murder-trial
    The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/20/david-tronnes-guilty-murdering-wife-zombie-house-florida
    Orlando Sentinel: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/18/orlando-man-found-guilty-for-2018-delaney-park-zombie-house-renovation-homicide/

    Follow us, campers!
    Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfire
    https://www.truecrimecampfirepod.com/
    Facebook: True Crime Campfire
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimecampfire/?hl=en
    Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfire
    Email: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.com
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    39 mins
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I highly recommend anyone into true crime check out this show. I thoroughly enjoy listening while I work my art, and the narrators are hilarious! I love that the jokes are at the expense of the criminals.

If you love true crime with well-placed banter, this podcast is for you!

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These women do great research, are super talented storytellers, and have very good chemistry together. My absolute favorite true crime podcast, maybe even favorite podcast ever.

Better than Dateline

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I love these women. They have a natural flow, that's easy to follow and listen to. The incidents/stories are thorough. Also I love their sense of snarky comments! Sorry Morbid, True Crime Campfire is my new #1.

a true crime, MUST listen!!

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We need more! Absolutely enjoy your dry humor and interactions. Like the trade off in stories as well.

Great!

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Being relatively new to this I love these ladies. I can’t stop listening to their stories. They are truly incredible at telling it the way it is and I love there little sidebars. I’m a fan forever. Keep up the good work.

Two Girls

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TCC is the best true crime podcast. The best narration from you ladies is the best. You girls ROCK!!! I look forward to each new episode.

The Funniest One Yet

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Katie & Whitney crack me up. This is not the first True crime production I've ever experienced but I enjoy the interactions and commentary. Obviously most of these crimes are tragic stories but these ladies present it in an enjoyable way.

Entertaining commentary

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I find their humor funny and enjoy listening to their unique views on each case as they read along. I have been bingeing the seasons for a week now. I'm unsure when new ones come out? I'll be listening!

Binge Material, Cannot Get Enough!

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I’m hooked. I’m an English nerd as well. Thank you for all of hard work ladies. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Raditude

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very entertaining and informative , love listening to your podcast. Def recommend for anyone interested in true crime

great

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