Hollywood Crime Scene

This week we discuss the life of legendary comedic actor, Phil Hartman, his relationships, and his tragic death.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1997 Andrew Cunanan went on a murder spree that claimed the life of one of the most beloved icons in the fashion industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First we talk about the Golden Globes, then we go into our main story: In 1995 Hugh Grant was arrested for getting a BJ from a sex worker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was the chop heard 'round the world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1978 Rodney James Alcala was a contestant on The Dating Game and he won. He was also a serial killer.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1983 rising star Tammy Lynn Leppert mysteriously vanished. Over 30 years later the case is still cold. So what the hell happened? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1995 a guest on the Jenny Jones Show was murdered by another guest on the show. Was daytime talk show partially responsible?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a walk down memory lane and look back at tweets that got celebrities and brands in trouble. This will no doubt be a multi-part episode!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1959 a gruesome murder occurred at the home of a wealthy family in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. The house remained untouched for decades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Christmas Eve, 2008 a man put on a Santa suit and committed unspeakable acts of terror in Covina, California.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part 2 of The Hillside Stranglers and the murders that rocked Los Angeles in the 70's.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're off this week, so we've uploaded one of our weekly bonus episodes normally only available to our Patreon contributors. If you'd like to become a patron visit Patreon.com/HollywoodCrimeScene   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss actress Carole Landis' suicide and her relationship Rex Harrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono were cousins and literal partners in crime. It was 1977 in Los Angeles and the bodies were piling up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the heinous crimes of Subway's former spokesman, Jared Fogle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First we give a Corey Haim update and then we discuss the murder of actress Susan Cabot.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss this strange events surrounding beloved actress, Brittany Murphy's tragic and untimely death.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the late 80's the two hottest teen stars on the planet were Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. We chronicle their rise to success, their struggle with addiction, and we discuss Hollywood's biggest "open secret." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this minisode we discuss tainted Halloween candy and the true crime that may have inspired the panic.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the investigation of Martha Moxely's murder, the trial, and the verdict in the conclusion to our two part episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the eerie events surrounding the making of the 1976 film, The Omen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1975 15 year old Martha Moxley was found murdered in the yard of her upscale Connecticut home. We discuss the connection to the Kennedys, famous crime writer Dominick Dunne's search for answers, and a young whistle blower in Part 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss film director and convicted pedophile, Victor Salva (Jeepers Creepers, Powder). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We conclude this tragic tale and discuss the aftermaths of the parties that were involved in this senseless crime.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1980s, child star Judith Barsi voiced two of the decades most popular animated films. Her talent was remarkable and her career was just beginning, but in 1988 her life would tragically be cut short. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Privileged, suburban white boys playing gangster, a botched drug deal, an escalating feud, and a kidnapping. We tell the true tale of the 2006 movie, Alpha Dog.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Tim Allen's coke dealing days and weird shit he's said about Hollywood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the life and crimes of three child stars from the 1980's hit show Diff'rent Strokes, the effects of child stardom, and society's unfair scrutiny of sufferers of mental illness and alcoholism.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the conclusion to this two-part episode, we discussed the brutal crimes carried out by the Sunset Strip Killers during the summer of 1980, as well as the shocking information revealed during the police investigation. Very NSFW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Desi and Rachel discuss the shocking case of the Dad from 7th Heaven and share some personal stories.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this two part L.A. Horror episode, we discuss the serial killer couple that terrorized Hollywood in 1980. In part one we get to know the monsters behind the crimes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1960's Bob Crane was a beloved television actor, starring on the hit show, Hogan's Heroes. We examine his life, his fetishes, his sexual appetite, and his shocking death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy one of our bonus episodes for free today. NSFW - we get to the bottom of one of Hollywood's dirtiest rumors. Get access to more bonus episodes at Patreon.com/HollywoodCrimeScene  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A month before the 1994 Winter Olympics, America's Sweetheart was attacked and sent the media and the nation into a frenzy. This week we explore the life of Tonya Harding, her rise to fame, her husband Jeff Gilooly, and her rival Nancy Kerrigan.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the lives of Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen, the rise and fall of The Sex Pistols, and the murder that shook the music scene.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1993 Madam to the Stars, Heidi Fleiss was arrested for pandering and Hollywood was shook. This week we examine Heidi's early life, her rise to infamy, and what she's been up to now.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By 1936, the talented and outspoken actress, Frances Farmer was rising to fame in Hollywood. But soon she was making headlines for drinking, violent outbursts, and mental illness. This week we examine the real life of Frances Farmer vs. the 1981 film, Frances, and discover the truth between cinema and real life.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Desi and Rachel discuss the bizarre and tragic events surrounding the Poltergeist franchise.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss comedian and silent film star, Fatty Arbuckle and the crime sent the media into a frenzy and ruined his career.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is all about John Holmes aka "The Elvis of Porn." We discuss his career, his member, his descent into drug addiction, and his connection to the Wonderland Murders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.