Hollywood Crime Scene

In 1978, Rodney Alcala won a date on the popular TV show, The Dating Game. What no one knew was that he was a prolific serial killer in the middle of a cross-country murder spree. In this six-part series, co-hosts Tracy Pattin (Hollywood & Crime) and Stephen Lang (Avatar, Don’t Breathe) take listeners on an unbelievable journey into Alcala’s twisting secret life. He hid behind normal jobs as a typesetter at a prominent newspaper and a summer camp counselor. How did this predatory monster fool employers, prison psychiatrists, and parole boards — all while committing heinous crimes from coast to coast? And how did a one-time appearance as a game show contestant help lead to his capture? From the makers of Dirty John, Dr. Death, and Young Charlie, learn the story of the most famous serial killer you’ve never heard of - The Dating Game Killer.Subscribe today: wondery.fm/crimesceneDGK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this multi part series we explore the life of actress and model, Evelyn Nesbit, her relationship with wealthy creep, Stanford White, and later the "trial of the century." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Broccoli, donuts, hot pockets, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss the mysterious death of comedy legend, Ted Healy and all of the players involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lori Vallow, McDonald's candles, Richard Ramirez, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On July 27th 1943 the body of a 42 year old woman was found at the Fox Hills golf club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Desi made a mistake, a Laurie Vallo update, Corey Feldman, vegan satanic cults, Jessica Simpsons, Reply Guy of the Week, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the 1974 kidnapping of Patty Hearst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 When host Nikki Boyer’s best friend Molly is diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, she decides to do something bold. She leaves an unhappy marriage and embarks on a series of sexual adventures to feel alive. Over this six-part miniseries, Molly shares the details of her hilarious escapades in a story about friendship, death, and what you do with the time you have left. From Wondery, the creators of Dirty John and The Moment comes Dying For Sex. Listen now at wondery.fm/DFS15  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agent Penis is back, ranch dressing, a Perdita update, Vincent Parco PI, Desi's reply guys, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Carolyn Warmus had so many parallels to the 1987 film that the press dubbed it "The Fatal Attraction Murder." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True crime updates, Elon Musk, Tyler the Creator, Yiffing, Desi finally saw Midsommar, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first installment of Music vs Reality we explore the true crime that inspired the 1979 Boomtown Rats hit song, "I Don't Like Mondays"For bonus episodes visit https://www.patreon.com/hollywoodcrimescene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghislaine Maxwell, furries, Worst (Best) Cat Ever, hot dogs, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss crimes and scandals involving sitcom stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gable Tostee, Robin's hog, trial by combat, Desi's chili cook-off adventure, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the mysterious death of musician Bobby Fuller and its connections to the underworld of Los Angeles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 The Sneak tells true crime stories from in and around the world of sports. In this season, they look at a bizarre heist planned by a disgraced former athlete. Listen now at http://wondery.fm/TheSneak_HCS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Epstein, Amish boys, 50 pizzas in 30 days, You, the Horny Twitter summit, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1979, a pair of serial killers named Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris terrorized Los Angeles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the life, work, and murder of Dian Fossey vs. the sanitized version of her story as portrayed in the 1988 film, Gorillas in the Mist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shrimp, Goop. CATS, a Papa John Story, and so much more!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the night of July 18th, 1959 the police were called to the Finch home in West Covina. The housekeeper said that Dr. Finch was murdering his wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Papa John is getting a divorce, penis fish, xxx holiday decorations, a very special guest, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the life and tragic death of Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1980 Dorothy Stratten was named Playmate of the Year and had a promising film career before her life was tragically cut short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Papa John, Peloton, RIP Lil Bub, Triple D, Thanksgiving, Taco Bell, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since there's no Friday mini episode this week we're treating our listeners to two of our bonus episodes previously only available to Patreon subscribers. The first episode is about fad diets and was recorded in november of 2018. The second episode was recorded february 2018 and is extremely NSFW so don't get mad at us!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss the life of Hollywood Icon, Mae West Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On July 4th, 1954 Dr. Sam Sheppard awoke to the sound of his wife screaming upstairs. In this episode we discuss the true crime that inspired the TV show and movie, The Fugitive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anaheim investigator Julissa Trapp is not like other detectives. She’s the only woman on the homicide squad, and a skilled chameleon: undercover cop in vice stings, crime-scene commander, patient confidante of killers. A master interrogator, she invokes her personal experience – and deepest griefs -- as a tool to elicit confessions. When a young woman’s body is found at a trash-sorting plant, Trapp learns the murder may be linked to the disappearance of three other women in nearby Santa Ana. Trapp embarks on a dark journey that brings her face to face with a man who takes “a little piece of her soul.” Listen now at Wondery.fm/TrappHollywood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the life of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen, her connections to some of the most famous cases of the 20th century, and her mysterious death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Phil, cat content, T.I., Disneyland, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1921 28 year old Madalynne Obenchain was accused of murdering her boyfriend and her love life would become the most talked about part of the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Halloween we've released a bonus episode previously only available to Patreon subscribers. Mysteries and the Macabre is a show we release on our Patreon page where we do a deep dive of unsolved mysteries, bizarres cases unrelated to Hollywood, and the paranormal.For more episodes like this subscribe at Patreon.com/HollywoodCrimeScene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the terror that gripped a small town in the 40's and was the inspiration for the 1976 film, The Town That Dreaded Sundown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martha Stewart, ghost baby, cop dogs, Joker porn, bread bowls, Baskin Robbins, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We recorded this episode live in Manhattan - it's all about legendary silent film director Thomas Ince and his death that has long been the subject of conspiracies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the true story that inspired the 2003 horror film, Open Water. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeremy Renner, Rise and Shine, Yoga, and so much more!!Get access to bonus content at Patreon.com/HollywoodCrimeScene Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the gruesome crime that loosely inspired 2008 film, The Strangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the 1950 murder of Janett Christman as well as the urban legend that inspired the 1979 film When a Stranger Calls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celeb crime updates, The Ukrainian Orphan has been found, cum trees, cockfishing, sandwiches, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're kicking off our all Horror Movie vs Reality month with a crime that inspired the 1987 film The Stepfather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For most of his life, Jeffrey Epstein was a mystery-- who he was, how he made his money, and how he got away with horrific crimes for so many years. The Mysterious Mr. Epstein explores how Epstein was able to use his wealth to buy status and credibility, to buy power, and ultimately to buy himself freedom from justice. From the network that brought you Dirty John. Listen now at wondery.fm/risk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making a Murderer, a real life horror film, New York, the best meal of our lives, getting scolded, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Buck, Aaron Carter, chicken, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we explore the disturbing relationship between socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland and her son Tony for which the movie Savage Grace was based on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britney, The Content King, 90 Day Fiancé, donuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt became friends when they discovered they had something in common: a love of scamming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.