Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a true crime and conspiracy theories podcast about the people who take belief too far and the deadly consequences that follow.
Hosted by Vanessa Richardson, two weekly episodes unpack real stories of murderous cults, criminal cover-ups, mass manipulation, and twisted conspiracies. From Jonestown and Heaven’s Gate to CIA mind control experiments, presidential assassinations, and the Octopus Murders. This is true crime at the intersection of faith, fear and manipulation.
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CRIMES: The Attempted Assassination of Pope John Paul II (00:36:29)
On May 13, 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot in broad daylight in St. Peter’s Square—an attack that stunned the world and left behind decades of unanswered questions. In this episode of Conspiracy Theo...
CULTS: The Order of the Solar Temple (00:37:49)
In the 1980s and 1990s, a secretive spiritual order spread across Europe and Canada, promising enlightenment, cosmic destiny, and rebirth among the stars. Instead, it led to one of the most disturbing...
CRIMES: The Tech Bro Murders (00:41:45)
A string of high-profile killings involving tech leaders sparked fears that Silicon Valley’s elite were being hunted—but the truth is far more complicated. In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cult...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Simulation (00:36:17)
What if reality isn’t real at all? In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes, Vanessa Richardson explores Simulation Theory — the unsettling idea that our world may be an advanced comp...
CRIMES: The Altamont Concert Riot (00:38:26)
In December 1969, the Rolling Stones set out to create the West Coast’s answer to Woodstock — a free concert meant to celebrate peace, music, and the spirit of the era. Instead, the Altamont Speedway ...
CULTS: The Manson Family (00:42:44)
In the summer of 1969, a fringe commune led by ex-convict Charles Manson unleashed a wave of brutality that stunned the nation and marked the violent end of the 1960s counterculture. In this episode, ...
CRIMES: The Vanishing Judge (00:37:24)
In 1930, New York Supreme Court Justice Joseph Force Crater stepped into a cab in Manhattan—and was never seen again. His sudden disappearance sparked national panic, fed decades of conspiracy theorie...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Kids for Cash Scandal (00:38:31)
When two Pennsylvania judges secretly took millions in kickbacks from private juvenile detention centers, thousands of kids paid the price. From minor misbehavior to harmless pranks, children were fun...
CRIMES: The Mysterious MI6 Codebreaker Death (00:40:30)
When 31-year-old MI6 codebreaker Gareth Williams was found dead inside a padlocked sports bag in his London apartment, investigators were left with a scene as baffling as it was chilling. With no sign...
Crime House Best of 2025 - MISSING: The Martin Family from Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore (01:11:32)
Happy New Year! This year across Crime House, we released over 600 episodes. While we are proud of all of them, one episode rose above the rest and was voted on as Crime House’s Best Episode of 2025.
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders 2 with Carter Roy (00:38:07)
The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart intensifies in this second episode, following detectives as they seize on 26-year-old Scott Watson as their primary suspect despit...
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders 1 with Carter Roy (00:39:38)
The first episode of this New Year’s two-part special retraces the final hours of 17-year-old Olivia Hope and 21-year-old Ben Smart, who rang in 1998 at a massive party at New Zealand’s Furneaux Lodge...
CRIMES: The Sodder Family (00:45:00)
On Christmas Eve 1945, the Sodder family’s home burned to the ground — and five of their children vanished without a trace. No bodies were ever recovered, sparking decades of suspicion, strange sighti...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Dyatlov Pass Incident (00:48:10)
In this chilling episode, Vanessa Richardson unravels one of Russia’s most enduring mysteries: the 1959 Dyatlov Pass Incident, where nine experienced hikers were found dead under bizarre and increasin...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Smiley Face Killers with Dr. Tristin Engels (00:51:46)
Dozens of young men, all found drowned. A single eerie clue near every crime scene: a painted smiley face.
In this chilling crossover with Killer Minds, host Vanessa Richardson and forensic psycholog...
CULTS: Starvation Heights (00:49:32)
In the early 1900s, self-proclaimed “Doctor” Linda Burfield Hazzard promised to cure any disease through fasting. Instead, her methods led to a trail of emaciated bodies and stolen fortunes in the woo...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: The Circleville Letters (00:46:01)
In the 1970s, residents of Circleville, Ohio, began receiving hundreds of anonymous letters — filled with threats, accusations, and terrifying secrets.What started as a small-town scandal spiraled int...
CULTS: NXIVM (00:48:30)
What began as a self-help movement for ambitious women became one of the most disturbing cults in modern history.
Led by so-called guru Keith Raniere, NXIVM lured in Hollywood stars, heiresses, and p...
CRIMES: The Murder of Charles Walton (00:45:16)
In 1945, the quiet village of Lower Quinton, England, was rocked by a brutal killing. Seventy-four-year-old Charles Walton was found dead in a field — pinned to the ground with his own pitchfork, his ...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Death of Princess Diana (00:46:34)
In 1997, the world lost its most beloved royal — but decades later, the question remains: Was Princess Diana’s death truly an accident… or was she silenced?In this gripping episode of Conspiracy Theor...
CRIMES: The Black Dahlia (00:47:11)
In 1947, the mutilated body of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short was found in Los Angeles, shocking the nation and spawning a media firestorm. Dubbed “The Black Dahlia,” her case became one of the most infa...
CRIMES: The Oslo Plaza Woman (00:40:12)
In 1995, a woman checked into Oslo’s Plaza Hotel under a fake name. Days later, she was found dead in her room: no ID, no fingerprints, and no one looking for her. In this episode of Conspiracy Theori...
CULTS: Jonestown (00:46:09)
In 1955, Jim Jones founded the Peoples Temple. By 1978, he led more than 900 of his followers to their deaths. From political power plays to psychological torture in the Guyanese jungle, this episode ...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Manhattan Project (00:44:20)
In 1945, the Manhattan Project created the deadliest weapon the world had ever seen. But behind the race to build the atomic bomb were secret human radiation experiments, government surveillance, and ...
CONSPIRACY THEORIES: Phoenix Lights (00:42:21)
In 1997, thousands across Arizona reported seeing strange lights in the night sky. The military called them flares. But some witnesses, including pilots, doctors, and the state’s own governor, say it ...
