Murder in 20 - True Crime Podcast

Murder in 20 Podcast

If you’re a serious fan of true crime and love listening to intriguing cases, but don’t want all that small talk you’ve come to the right place. We get right to the facts. Join Murder in 20 host Bobbie Stevens every Wednesday for a concise and complete episode in 20 minutes. LESS TALK. MORE TRUE CRIME. read less

Our Editor's Take

The Murder in 20 - True Crime Podcast offers a detailed account of violent crimes. As per the title, each episode is less than 20 minutes long. Host Bobbie Stevens shares these crime stories without any distracting banter or commentary. The podcast explores well-known killers as well as mysterious cold cases.

Each podcast episode covers the events and motivations leading up to a murder. Bobbie examines how investigators solved the crime. She also discusses the effect of the murder on surviving family members. Best of all, Bobbie concludes each episode with the murderer's sentence. The succinct, unembellished format of the show gets into the story with no preamble.

All her life, Bobbie was a lover of crime stories. When she isn't hosting the podcast, she watches and reads all the true crime media she can find. Her deep fondness for the genre is evident in every episode. Murder in 20 gives listeners a factual and well-researched listening experience. Bobbie both writes and narrates the show. Although each episode spans only 20 minutes, listeners get a complete overview of each case.

Bobbie's ability to condense a murder investigation into one episode is impressive. Besides her thoughtful narration, the podcast features ambient music and effects. The immersive sound bed makes every story intimate and realistic. Listeners hear the details of the case without any editorializing. Fans of the show enjoy Bobbie's friendly, articulate narration. The juxtaposition with horrific crime stories may surprise listeners.

Murder in 20 - True Crime Podcast is an excellent choice for fans of the genre who don't have the time for a long-form show. The podcast doesn't waste a moment or a sentence. Bobbie keeps to only the most essential facts of each case.

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S4 E159 VICTIMS: Beth Carter & Charles Alan Carr - Bonnie Lass Up In Flames

S4 E159 VICTIMS: Beth Carter & Charles Alan Carr - Bonnie Lass Up In Flames

Sharing a glass of wine on the back deck, the sun warmed Beth and Alan’s faces. That night below deck, the gentle rocking of the boat lulled them to sleep. Mike and Rob broke in, then slipped below deck. #bethcarter #charlescarr #alancarr #michaelsmith #murderin20podcast #truecrimepodcast

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S4 E159 VICTIMS: Beth Carter & Charles Alan Carr - Bonnie Lass Up In Flames

S4 E159 VICTIMS: Beth Carter & Charles Alan Carr - Bonnie Lass Up In Flames

Sharing a glass of wine on the back deck, the sun warmed Beth and Alan’s faces. That night below deck, the gentle rocking of the boat lulled them to sleep. Mike and Rob broke in, then slipped below deck. #bethcarter #charlescarr #alancarr #michaelsmith #murderin20podcast #truecrimepodcast

S4 E158 VICTIM: Shannon Graves - Frozen in Time

S4 E158 VICTIM: Shannon Graves - Frozen in Time

Shannon had a heart of gold and would do anything for her friends. When her volatile relationship with Arturo exploded, she disappeared. Her body locked away in the freezing cold, until a friend discovered a terrible secret. #shannongraves #arturonovoa #katrinalayton #andrewhermann #truecrimepodcast

S4 E157 MURDERER: Mark Rogowski - Fall from the Half Pipe

S4 E157 MURDERER: Mark Rogowski - Fall from the Half Pipe

By 14 Gator went pro. But when skateboarding moved to the streets, his popularity dove. Ready to settle down, Brandi was the one but when he discovered she was seeing someone else it broke his heart. And he sought revenge. #markrogowski #jessicabergsten #brandimclain #truecrimepodcast

S4 E156 VICTIM: Marguerite Telesford - A Lonely Blue Pompom

S4 E156 VICTIM: Marguerite Telesford - A Lonely Blue Pompom

Scott lived a double life, by day a doting son and by night a predator. Pretty Marguerite was out for a jog when Scott shot and ran her over. Little did he know a lone blue pompom wedged under his truck would seal his fate. #truecrimepodcast margueritetelesford #scottmackay

S4 E155 -VICTIM: Phillip Boudreau - Midnight Slider Adrift

S4 E155 -VICTIM: Phillip Boudreau - Midnight Slider Adrift

On a small island in the Atlantic, the locals make their living fishing lobster. But when a petty thief went too far, those he stole from took matters into their own hands. And their actions forever divided a community. #phillipboudreau #jameslandry #craiglandry #dwaynesamson #truecrimepodcast

S4 E154 VICTIM: Tess Richey - Missing Number Five

S4 E154 VICTIM: Tess Richey - Missing Number Five

Tess was blowing off steam on a Friday night. Intoxicated and feeling good she left the bar and ran into Kalen. He waved off her cab and led her down the street to a dark stairwell. But when she spurned him, he turned evil. #tessrichey,#kalenschlatter,#truecrimepodcast

SPRING BREAK FEATURE: Michele 'Missy' Avila - Best Friends Till the End

SPRING BREAK FEATURE: Michele 'Missy' Avila - Best Friends Till the End

Karen, Laura and Missy were besties who shared Barbies, sleepovers and giggled about boys. But in high school Karen and Laura became jealous of Missy. They drove her up to the canyon high in the mountains and confronted her. #micheleavila #missyavila #karenseverson #lauradoyle #truecrimepodcast

SPRING BREAK FEATURE: Lindsay Buziak - A Smile That Lit Up a Room

SPRING BREAK FEATURE: Lindsay Buziak - A Smile That Lit Up a Room

Lindsay was a young realtor about to meet a new client. The possibility of earning a commission on a million dollar sale was exciting. But Lindsay's instincts made her question it. How did the woman get her unlisted number? #lindsaybuziak #truecrimepodcast

SPRING BREAK FEATURE: Jordan Graham - My Safest Place to Fall

SPRING BREAK FEATURE: Jordan Graham - My Safest Place to Fall

Cody and Jordan married young, then she got cold feet and wondered it she'd done the right thing. Eight days after their wedding they went for a short hike to watch the sunset. They argued and one of them fell to their death. #jordangraham #codyjohnson #newlywedmurder #truecrimepodcast

S4 E153 VICTIMS: of Puente Hills - Death Over Diamonds

S4 E153 VICTIMS: of Puente Hills - Death Over Diamonds

Eugene woke up to a shotgun banging on his car and John and Vincent yelling at him to open the door. They ordered him over to the edge of the cliff. Eugene glanced down and dove over the edge just as he heard a clicking sound. #johnlewis #vincenthubbard #puentehillsmallmurder #mallmurder #truecrimepodcast

S4 E152 VICTIM: Paul Gruber - It's a Lie!

S4 E152 VICTIM: Paul Gruber - It's a Lie!

Paul travelled the world. After he retired, he settled into a home on Muskrat Lake. He hired Darryl, a handyman down on his luck. But Darryl became consumed with envy and greed and Paul ended up buried four feet under. #paulgruber #darrylkuehl #truecrimepodcast

S4 E151 VICTIMS: Mack McDaniel & Meghan Verikas - Faked Their Own Deaths

S4 E151 VICTIMS: Mack McDaniel & Meghan Verikas - Faked Their Own Deaths

Leon harassed and stalked his exes. Newly divorced Valerie was quick to fall for him. Within weeks they hired a hitman to take out both their exes. But when police discovered their plan, they helped their exes fake their deaths. #mackmcdaniel #meghanverikas #leonjacob #valeriemcdaniel #truecrimepodcast

S4 E150 VICTIM: Crystal Paskemin - Paroled to Hunt Again

S4 E150 VICTIM: Crystal Paskemin - Paroled to Hunt Again

Donning her red cowboy hat, Crystal was having fun dancing at a local bar but when she accepted a ride home with Ken, he brutally murdered her. Out on parole after serving 21 years Ken went hunting for his next victim. #crystalpaskemin #kennethmackay #truecrimepodcast

S4 E149 MURDERER: Elliot Rodger - Day of Retribution

S4 E149 MURDERER: Elliot Rodger - Day of Retribution

Standing on the red carpet amongst Hollywood’s elite, Elliot felt invisible. Growing up he never fit in and saw himself as weak and worthless. No one knew the carnage he would enact on those he perceived had wronged him. #elliotrodger #dayofretribution #truecrimepodcast

S4 E148 VICTIM: Sonia Herok-Stone Updated Part 2 - A Blue Jean Kind of Day

S4 E148 VICTIM: Sonia Herok-Stone Updated Part 2 - A Blue Jean Kind of Day

In 1981 Sonia was brutally murdered at the age of 30. Her neighbour Michael went on trial for her murder but the jury was hung. Investigators waited almost 40 years to reopen her cold case. This time, DNA convicted Michael! #soniaherokstone #michaelglazebrook #truecrimepodcast

S4 E147 VICTIM: Sonia Herok-Stone Updated Part 1 - A Blue Jean Kind of Day

S4 E147 VICTIM: Sonia Herok-Stone Updated Part 1 - A Blue Jean Kind of Day

In 1981 Sonia was brutally murdered at the age of 30. Her neighbour Michael went on trial for her murder but the jury was hung. Investigators waited almost 40 years to reopen her cold case. This time, DNA convicted Michael! #soniaherokstone #michaelglazebrook #truecrimepodcast

HOLIDAY FEATURE: Johnny Jackson - Precious to Me

HOLIDAY FEATURE: Johnny Jackson - Precious to Me

Byran felt Johnny took something that was his, a part of him. That he stolen something precious that couldn't be returned. And he vowed he would get it back by taking something equally precious to Johnny. His life. #johnnyjackson #byranperotti #alaskamurder #truecrimepodcast

HOLIDAY FEATURE: Christy Mirack - Born to Teach

HOLIDAY FEATURE: Christy Mirack - Born to Teach

The Sunday before Christmas, elementary school teacher Christy wrapped forty presents for her students. The next morning she was brutally murdered. For twenty six years her killer roamed near. Then he was caught! #christymirack #raymondrowe #schoolteachermurder #truecrimepodcast

HOLIDAY FEATURE: Maria Ridulph - Justice No More

HOLIDAY FEATURE: Maria Ridulph - Justice No More

Little Maria was seven when a stranger showed up that dark snowy night. It took a deathbed confession and 53 years to convict John. But then an FBI report hidden from trial would change everything they thought they knew. #marieridulph #johnmccullough #coldcase #truecrimepodcast

S4 E146 VICTIM: Joanne Yeates - No Christmas Cheer

S4 E146 VICTIM: Joanne Yeates - No Christmas Cheer

Joanna and Greg moved into an apartment in Clifton. With Christmas approaching he left to visit family but when he returned Joanna was gone. Greg had no idea, that on the other side of the wall they shared was her killer. #joannayeates #vincenttabak #christmasmurder #truecrimepodcast