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TCFM's Armchair Detectives

TCFM's Armchair Detectives

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Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them.

Content Warning: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.
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"The Cynthia Anderson Disappearance and The Bling Ring" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 2

TCFM's Armchair DetectivesJan 29, 2021

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"Casey Anthony and The Staircase" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 6

"Casey Anthony and The Staircase" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 6

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses Casey Anthony and The Staircase.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

May 13, 202237:18
"The Green River Killer and John Lennon's Assassination" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 5

"The Green River Killer and John Lennon's Assassination" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 5

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Green River Killer and the assassination of John Lennon.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Apr 08, 202230:59
"The Housewarming and Mandy The Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

"The Housewarming and Mandy The Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this special segment, the group discusses, "The Housewarming and Mandy The Doll."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Mar 04, 202215:00
"The Elsa Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

"The Elsa Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this special segment, the group discusses, "The Elsa Doll."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Mar 04, 202214:29
"Robert The Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

"Robert The Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this special segment, the group discusses, "Robert The Doll."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Mar 04, 202215:24
"The Keller Haunted Victorian Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

"The Keller Haunted Victorian Doll" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 4

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this special segment, the group discusses, "The Keller Haunted Victorian Doll."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Mar 04, 202215:08
"The February 9th and Valentine's Day Murders" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 3

"The February 9th and Valentine's Day Murders" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 3

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the February 9th and Valentine's Day Murders."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Feb 11, 202225:41
"The Grim Sleeper, Dunbar Armored Robbery, and the case of Teresita Basa" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 2

"The Grim Sleeper, Dunbar Armored Robbery, and the case of Teresita Basa" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 2

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses The Grim Sleeper, Dunbar Armored Robbery, and the case of Teresita Basa."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Jan 28, 202231:18
"Dr. John Schneeberger and the Salish Sea Human Foot Discoveries" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 1

"Dr. John Schneeberger and the Salish Sea Human Foot Discoveries" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 3, Episode 1

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the the case of Dr. John Schneeberger the Salish Sea Human Foot Discoveries."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Jan 18, 202228:17
"The Martin Family Disappearance and the Lawson Family Christmas Murder" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 12

"The Martin Family Disappearance and the Lawson Family Christmas Murder" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 12

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the the case of the Martin Family Disappearance and the Lawson Family Christmas Murder."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Dec 10, 202123:36
"The Case of Mia Zapata and the Santa Claus Murder" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 11

"The Case of Mia Zapata and the Santa Claus Murder" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 11

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the the case of singer Mia Zapata and the Santa Claus Murder."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Dec 06, 202128:45
"Gianni Versace and the Kristen Wilson Thanksgiving Murder" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 10

"Gianni Versace and the Kristen Wilson Thanksgiving Murder" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 10

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Gianni Versace and Kristen Wilson Thanksgiving Murder"

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Nov 19, 202120:07
"Ed Gein and 'This Man'" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 9

"Ed Gein and 'This Man'" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 9

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Ed Gein and "This Man."

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Nov 05, 202122:46
"Horror Hotspot: Cropsey the Staten Island Killer and Aileen Wuornos" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 8

"Horror Hotspot: Cropsey the Staten Island Killer and Aileen Wuornos" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 8

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Staten Island Killer and Aileen Wuornos.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Oct 29, 202124:22
"Horror Hotspot: The Tylenol Murders and the Stanley Hotel" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 6

"Horror Hotspot: The Tylenol Murders and the Stanley Hotel" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 6

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Tylenol Murders and the infamous Stanley Hotel.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Oct 22, 202122:23
"Horror Hotspot: The Kobe Cannibal and Élan School" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 6

"Horror Hotspot: The Kobe Cannibal and Élan School" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 6

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Kobe Cannibal and the Élan School.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Oct 08, 202132:07
"Horror Hotspot: Elyse Pahler, Martha Moxley, Disappearance of Marler" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 5

"Horror Hotspot: Elyse Pahler, Martha Moxley, Disappearance of Marler" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 5

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Elyse Pahler, Martha Moxley, and the Disappearance of Marler.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Oct 01, 202125:35
"Unsolved Murder of Lisa Ann Henderson and the murdering of the Sun family" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 4

"Unsolved Murder of Lisa Ann Henderson and the murdering of the Sun family" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 4

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses the Unsolved Murder of Lisa Ann Henderson and the murdering of the Sun family.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Sep 28, 202132:56
"Slenderman Murders, JFK's Assassination, and conspiracy theories with What's Poppin'?" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 3

"Slenderman Murders, JFK's Assassination, and conspiracy theories with What's Poppin'?" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 3

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses Slenderman Murders, JFK's Assassination, and conspiracy theories.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Sep 17, 202128:02
"Misty Lowder, Norco Bank Robbery, Burari Deaths, Papin Sisters" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 2

"Misty Lowder, Norco Bank Robbery, Burari Deaths, Papin Sisters" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 2

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses Misty Lowder, Norco Bank Robbery, Burari Deaths, and the Papin Sisters.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Sep 10, 202142:53
"The Gainsville Ripper, Flannann Isles Lighthouse, and Horror Movies" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 1

"The Gainsville Ripper, Flannann Isles Lighthouse, and Horror Movies" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Season 2, Episode 1

Join host Bren McDonald and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses The Gainsville Ripper, Flannann Isles Lighthouse, and Horror Movies.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Sep 07, 202134:42
"Butcher Baker, Gareth Williams, and more Florida Man Stories" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 15

"Butcher Baker, Gareth Williams, and more Florida Man Stories" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 15

I realized I kept referring to this episode as the 16th when it is in fact the 15th...anyways...... Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses Butcher Baker, Gareth Williams, more Florida Man Stories, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

May 14, 202146:23
"The Girl Scout Murders, Casey Anthony, and Georgi Markov" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 14

"The Girl Scout Murders, Casey Anthony, and Georgi Markov" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 14

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses The Girl Scout Murders, Casey Anthony, Georgi Markov, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

May 07, 202151:57
"Pedro López" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 13

"Pedro López" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 13

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, Lauren discusses Pedro López and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Apr 23, 202129:58
"The West Mesa Murders and Albert Fish" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 12

"The West Mesa Murders and Albert Fish" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 12

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses The West Mesa Murders, Albert Fish, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Apr 16, 202155:41
"The Disappearance of Jean Spangler, Lars Mittank, and The Dyatlov Pass Incident" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 11

"The Disappearance of Jean Spangler, Lars Mittank, and The Dyatlov Pass Incident" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 11

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses The Disappearance of Jean Spangler, Lars Mittank, and The Dyatlov Pass Incident, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Apr 09, 202101:03:31
"The Death on Bald Head Island, The Hello Kitty Murder, and The Investor Murders" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 10

"The Death on Bald Head Island, The Hello Kitty Murder, and The Investor Murders" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 10

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses The Death on Bald Head Island, The Hello Kitty Murder, The Investor Murders, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Apr 02, 202158:25
"Max Headroom Hijack, Imani's Experiences with Crime, and The Lust Murders of Odessa" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 9

"Max Headroom Hijack, Imani's Experiences with Crime, and The Lust Murders of Odessa" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 9

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses Max Headroom Hijack, Imani's Experiences with Crime, and The Lust Murders of Odessa, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Mar 26, 202101:01:18
"D.B. Cooper, The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen, and Richard Russell's Last Moments" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 8

"D.B. Cooper, The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen, and Richard Russell's Last Moments" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 8

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses D.B. Cooper, The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen, and Richard Russell's Last Moments, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Mar 12, 202101:10:50
"The Elevator Game, Aliens on Mars, and Debbie Wolfe" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 7

"The Elevator Game, Aliens on Mars, and Debbie Wolfe" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 7

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses The Elevator Game, Aliens on Mars, and Debbie Wolfe, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Mar 05, 202154:43
"TikTok Crimes, The Disappearance of the Jamison Family, and The Icebox Murders" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 6

"TikTok Crimes, The Disappearance of the Jamison Family, and The Icebox Murders" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 6

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses TikTok Crimes, The Disappearance of the Jamison Family, The Icebox Murders, and more .

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Feb 26, 202101:02:56
"Florida Man Friday" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 5

"Florida Man Friday" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 5

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses Florida Man stories.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Feb 12, 202158:11
"A Bloody Injustice, The Cape Intruder, and The Murder in 1046" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 4

"A Bloody Injustice, The Cape Intruder, and The Murder in 1046" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 4

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In this episode, the group discusses A Bloody Injustice, The Cape Intruder, The Murder in 1046, and more.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases.

Feb 05, 202156:39
"The Watcher, The Eyeball Killer, The Sodder Children" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 3

"The Watcher, The Eyeball Killer, The Sodder Children" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 3

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In the first episode, the group discusses The Watcher, The Eyeball Killer, The Sodder Children, and more.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases. 

Jan 29, 202101:02:48
"The Cynthia Anderson Disappearance and The Bling Ring" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 2

"The Cynthia Anderson Disappearance and The Bling Ring" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 2

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In the first episode, the group discusses The Cynthia Anderson Disappearance, The Bling Ring and more.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases. 

Jan 29, 202101:00:24
"The Somerton Man, The Black Dahlia, The Routier Case" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 1

"The Somerton Man, The Black Dahlia, The Routier Case" | TCFM's Armchair Detectives - Episode 1

Join host Lauren Miller and a rotating group of Armchair Detectives as they discuss true crime stories and cold cases then speculate on what happened to try to solve them. In the first episode, the group discusses The Somerton Man, The Black Dahlia, The Routier Case, and more.

CONTENT WARNING: Some episodes include discussions of crimes and stories some may find disturbing. Individual episodes have more specific content warnings about the specific cases. 

Jan 29, 202101:04:01