In today’s episode, Gina and Amber are diving deep into the wild world of creative criminal sentencing. We’re talking bread-and-water diets, lawnmower justice, court-mandated makeovers, and yes—someone actually had to knit sweaters as punishment. From animal neglect to sidewalk-stomping road rage, these stories feature judges who didn’t just throw the book—they rewrote the entire genre. Come for the crimes, stay for the sentencing—and see how these mischief-makers got served a steaming hot plate of poetic justice. Whether it’s jail time in a wig or holding up a sign that screams “I’m an idiot,” you’ll be laughing and lowkey thankful you’ve never crossed paths with these legendary judges. 🧩 Riddle of the Day: “What hired killer never goes to jail?” Stay tuned for the answer! 📢 Follow & Subscribe: Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime Website: www.weirdtruecrime.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime TikTok: www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime YouTube: www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime Email: weirdtruecrime@gmail.com Edited by - djaudio22@gmail.com True Crime Podcast Festival 2025 • RSVPify. Proud Member of Fire Eyes Media LLC ⭐ Leave us a 5-star review to support weird justice and weirder humor!

In this episode, we’re honored to share a powerful conversation with Charlie Shunick — founder of the Resource Association for Missing People, forensic consultant, professor, and passionate advocate for families of the missing.

Back in October 2024, G attended the virtual Cold Case Symposium — a meaningful event that brings together families of unsolved homicide and missing persons cases from across the country. It was there she heard Charlie speak, and the impact of her words was immediate and emotional. Charlie’s heartfelt presentation on the harms of exploitative true crime content and the importance of ethical storytelling struck a deep chord. We knew then that we had to invite her on the show.

Charlie brings a unique and invaluable perspective to this conversation. Her sister, Mickey Shunick, was tragically taken in 2012 — a loss that fuels the deeply personal work she does today. From founding her own resource organization and consulting company to teaching forensic science and maintaining a body farm (for animals!), Charlie is dedicated to making a difference both in and out of the classroom.

This conversation is thoughtful, moving, and a must-listen for anyone who creates, consumes, or shares true crime content.

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In this episode, we dive into some of the most bizarre and hilarious fast food crimes, from a meth lab in a Taco Bell to a chaotic art heist at an Arby’s, and a robbery foiled by a trail of hot dogs. Join Amber and Gina as they break down these outlandish criminal acts with humor and sarcasm, uncovering what went wrong, what went way too far, and how the police and fast food employees handled these situations in the weirdest ways possible. You won't believe the absurdity behind these true crime tales straight from your favorite fast food joints.

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We're throwing it back to the very first episode we ever recorded together — and it's a case that still gives us chills. Sixteen-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was house-sitting for her aunt and uncle when what should’ve been a quiet night turned into an unthinkable nightmare.

In this episode, we cover how two of Cassie’s classmates carried out a cold, premeditated murder — all while documenting their plan on video. It’s a case that’s not only heartbreaking, but also incredibly disturbing in how calculated it was.

If you’ve never heard this one, buckle up. And if you have, it’s worth a revisit — this case sticks with you.

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In this gripping episode of Weird True Crime, Amber and Gina uncover some of the most bizarre, shocking, and jaw-dropping true crime headlines—from hidden backyard bodies to murder-for-hire plots gone wrong.

🔎 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

✔️ The chilling case of Leigh Sabine, who kept her husband’s mummified body in her backyard for 18 years—until a prank went horribly wrong. ✔️ The Ghost Adventures murder plot, where Aaron Goodwin’s wife allegedly tried to have him killed in a murder-for-hire scheme with a Florida inmate. ✔️ A fraud case so cruel it will make your blood boil—how one woman faked terminal cancer for five years to scam her boyfriend out of $32,000. ✔️ A crocodile-heist gone wrong—a thief steals a car, runs over ducks, and takes selfies with a crocodile in one of the strangest crimes in Australian history. ✔️ A woman who blamed witchcraft after setting her apartment on fire in one of the wildest arson excuses ever.

🎙️ Why You Should Listen: If you love true crime with a side of dark humor, this episode is packed with shocking twists, unbelievable confessions, and criminals who just didn’t think things through. Buckle up, because these cases are next-level bizarre.

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What would you do if you discovered your father had been leading a double life—one as a respected firefighter, the other as an alleged hitman for the Chicago Outfit? That’s exactly what Kyle Tekiela faced when he learned the shocking truth about his father, Kenny "The Kid" Tekiela. In his gripping podcast, Crook County, Kyle unpacks his father’s alleged ties to the infamous Chicago Outfit—a crime syndicate that operated under mob bosses like Sam Giancana and Al Capone.

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle to discuss what it was like to uncover his father’s past, the emotional toll it took on him and his family, and why he decided to share his story with the world. We also dive into the production of Crook County, the unexpected responses he’s received, and the impact this journey has had on his mental and emotional well-being.

If you love true crime, family secrets, and deeply personal storytelling, you won’t want to miss this one! Crook County Podcast: https://www.crookcountypodcast.com/

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This is the strange but true case of Katie Fusco and Stephen Pladl. Katie Fusco was like a lot of adopted kids- as she got older, her curiosity about her birth parents grew, and she eventually found them: Stephen and Alyssa Paldl. As a relationshup began building and she turned 18, she moved in with them. However, the relationship was anything but normal. What transpired is something out of a disturbing, twisty horror novel. This weird true crime case is sure to leave you feeling some type of way. This is the strange but true case of Katie Fusco and Stephen Pladl. A proud FIRE EYES MEDIA LLC network podcast