Weird True Crime

By: Gina Nichols and Amber Paul
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  • Weird True Crime is the ultimate podcast for fans of bizarre, lesser-known, and jaw-dropping true crime stories. Hosted by Gina Nichols and Amber Paul, these lifelong besties explore strange crimes that will leave you stunned. They dive into ethical, victim-focused storytelling with family interviews that bring humanity to the forefront of the narrative.

    Every episode of Weird True Crime unravels mysterious cases, unsolved crimes, and shocking events you won’t believe are real. Need a lighter take? Tune in biweekly for WTF Wednesday, where Gina and Amber share hilarious stories of dumb criminals, true crime history, and other oddball crime tales guaranteed to make you laugh.

    As part of the Weird True Crime family, you’ll join a growing community of "little skeletons" led by our quirky mascot, Billy the Skelly, who guides you through these wild and fascinating tales.

    Whether searching for podcasts about true crime, strange cases, ethical storytelling, or even light-hearted crime stories, Weird True Crime offers a unique blend of heart, humor, and spine-tingling content.

    Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and let Gina, Amber, and Billy take you on an unforgettable journey into the weirdest corners of crime.

    Weird True Crime is a proud member of the Darkcast Network

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Episodes
  • MURDER and CORRUPTION? // Ellen Rae Greenberg and the fight for justice // Ep. 93

    MURDER and CORRUPTION? // Ellen Rae Greenberg and the fight for justice // Ep. 93
    Feb 19 2025
    Originally ruled a homicide due to 20 stab wounds, including multiple to the back of her neck, Ellen Greenberg's case was later shockingly changed to suicide under pressure from law enforcement. Join us as we dive into this unnerving case of mishandled justice and how after 14 years of unanswered questions, major developments could finally lead to justice for Ellen.

    🚨 Case Updates Include:
    The Philadelphia Medical Examiner who ruled Ellen’s death a suicide has formally recanted his findings.
    A judge has allowed Ellen’s parents’ lawsuit against the city to move forward.
    A new investigation may be on the horizon, potentially involving state or federal authorities.
    Ellen’s fiancé, Sam Goldberg, has broken his silence after years—doubling down on the suicide claim despite contradictory forensic evidence.
    With growing public pressure and undeniable forensic inconsistencies, could this be the turning point in one of true crime’s most controversial cases?

    🔎 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms to hear the latest on this mysterious case and the Greenberg family’s fight for answers. Don’t forget to rate & review to help us continue bringing you important true crime stories.

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    TikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/weirdtruecrime
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeirdTrueCrime

    Edited by: djaudio

    Resources:
    https://nypost.com/2025/02/02/us-news/ellen-greenberg-death-now-ruled-as-something-other-than-suicide/
    https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2025/02/ellen-greenbergs-parents-settle-all-lawsuits-after-philadelphia-me-agrees-to-review-suicide-ruling.html
    https://6abc.com/post/ellen-greenberg-case-major-development-familys-fight-change-manner-death-ruling/15855198/
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14356397/ellen-greenberg-case-suicide-philadelphia.html
    https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/us/ellen-greenberg-philadelphia-case-update-cec/index.html
    https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-ellen-greenberg-parents-emotional-distress

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    34 mins
  • Confess your Sins to the CRIME SKELETON | WTF Wednesday #8 | Revisit

    Confess your Sins to the CRIME SKELETON | WTF Wednesday #8 | Revisit
    Feb 12 2025
    The late 1920s was an interesting time in the crime world, to say the least, so let us introduce you to Helene Adelaide Shelby and her crazy crime skeleton patent. Who knows whether or not it would have made anyone’s job easier? From user-submitted stories about the boys in blue, between donuts, drugs, and shoes..? there never seems to be a dull moment though it seems!

    Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime
    Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com
    Podcast Production: djaudio22@gmail.com
    Member of the Darkcast Network: https://www.darkcastnetwork.com/


    Sources:
    https://elawtalk.com/famous-crimes-of-the-1920s/
    https://patents.google.com/patent/US1749090A/en
    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/criminal-confession-skeleton-patent
    https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/34u8wq/cops_of_reddit_what_was_the_funniest_situation/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/2kxucf/police_officers_of_reddit_what_is_the_funniest/
    https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/974s5t/cops_of_reddit_what_is_the_funniest_thing_youve/


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    46 mins
  • lovelustfridays x Weird True Crime | Unbearable Pain, Unbreakable Spirit: Judy Malinowski’s Battle for Justice

    lovelustfridays x Weird True Crime | Unbearable Pain, Unbreakable Spirit: Judy Malinowski’s Battle for Justice
    Feb 5 2025
    In this episode, Jake and Michele are joined by Gina and Amber from the WeirdTrue Crime podcast to discuss the tragic story of Judy Malinowski, a mother oftwo who was set on fire by her abuser, Michael Slager, and bravely fought for 696days to survive—ultimately making legal history by testifying against him.The discussion delves into the devastating impact of domestic violence, the legalsignificance of Judy’s case, her brave testimony, and the historic role she playedin speaking out against her abuser. The panel also explores the warning signs ofabusive relationships, the difficulties victims face when trying to escape, and thelasting legacy of Judy’s Law. They emphasize the importance of raisingawareness about domestic abuse and the vital work Weird True Crime is doing tohighlight lesser-known cases and bring attention to critical issues in the true crimeworld.**PLEASE NOTE** The topics discussed in this episode are dark in nature andmay be distressing to some listeners. We will be exploring sensitive subjects,including domestic violence, severe fire burns, and murder, which may not besuitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Support Linkshttps://www.thehotline.org/https://www.thehotline.org/resources/get-help-50-obstacles-to-leaving/https://www.facebook.com/Judysfoundation.orgWeird True Crimehttps://www.weirdtruecrime.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weird-true-crime/id1642363009https://open.spotify.com/show/3BHNffWPPzW79m0s5phIWMhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9d0c54e2-1ec0-4994-bc3c-33c8a0c3dcaf/weird-true-crimehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcAPlqQ1t9nzA9B6kAKifmACase Source Linkshttps://lawandcrime.com/crime/michael-slager-pleads-guilty-to-murder-after-dousing-girlfriend-with-gas-setting-judy-malinowski-on-fire/https://www.judysfoundation.org/about/https://people.com/judy-malinowski-woman-set-fire-ex-testified-grave-behind-bars-life-7503471https://people.com/crime/the-fire-that-took-her-judy-malinowski-case/https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-fire-fiance-heroic-fight/https://people.com/judy-malinowski-last-moments-fire-that-took-her-exclusive-7503538https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A731261https://www.nbc4i.com/news/judy-malinowski-dies-nearly-two-years-after-being-set-on-fire/https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-man-pleads-no-contest-charges-setting-woman-fire/530-bebe39bc-62ac-43a7-b42a-50e121da7965https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-on-fire-fiance-5-things/https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/judy-malinowski-attack-survivor-who-fought-change-ohio-law-dies-33/530-1fe7ee85-aa78-499e-bad3-f065fae1bbcfhttps://web.archive.org/web/20190702053044/https://www.10tv.com/article/find-help-run-woman-set-fire-shares-message-abused-womenhttps://web.archive.org/web/20190702083142/https://www.10tv.com/article/woman-set-fire-i-want-fight-livehttps://web.archive.org/web/20171002181027/http://www.10tv.com/article/woman-set-fire-attackers-punishment-doesnt-fit-crimehttps://web.archive.org/web/20190702051023/http://www.10tv.com/article/judge-woman-set-fire-allowed-record-testimony-potential-murder-trialhttps://www.egan-ryan.com/obituary/Judith-Malinowskihttps://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-and-help-for-judyhttps://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/slager-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-in-judy-malinowski-murder-case/https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2018/07/05/slager-pleads-avoids-death-penalty/987168007/https://web.archive.org/web/20190705225458/http://www.10tv.com/article/judy-malinowskis-daughters-our-mommy-didnt-suffer-vainhttps://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-murderer-michael-slager-pleads-sentenced/https://people.com/judy-malinowski-fire-took-her-exclusive-dying-wish-daughters-7505022Judy’s deposition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBapvOaUjj4The Fire That Took Her (2022), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21995004/Series Linkslovelustfearhttps://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/lovelustfridayshttps://www.instagram.com/lovelustfridaysJake Deptulawww.instagram.com/jaked3000Michele Lockehttps://www.michelelocke.com/https://www.instagram.com/attorneymichelelocke/Haley Gray | Producer & Researcherhttps://www.instagram.com/HaleyGrayResearchwww.HaleyGrayResearch.comNational Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7/365)Call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)Text: START to 88788https://www.thehotline.org/https://www.facebook.com/NationalDomesticViolenceHotlinehttps://www.instagram.com/NDVHofficial/guest + story | submission informationIf you have a dating or relationship story to share, want to participate in adiscussion here on lovelustfridays, or have a topic you’d like us to cover, contactus below.E-mail | lovelustfearpod@gmail.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustfearpod/submission link | https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfearsubscription linksAmazon Musichttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b06d0ea8-cb29-4c3a-98e6-0249d84df748/lovelustfearSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/...
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