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Crime Chats

Crime Chats

Di: Lisa Iacoletti & Hilary Morrow
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Crime Chats is a casual true crime podcast where we get together and chat about the crimes we can’t stop thinking about.

From infamous cases and unsolved mysteries to shocking criminal behavior and courtroom chaos.

No scripts, no stiff narration, just casual conversations between real-life best friends. We'll share our honest opinions, theories, and the occasional dark joke every now and then. In each episode, we'll chat about a case that’s been living rent-free in our minds.

If you love true crime podcasts, unsolved cases, crime discussion, hearing two friends break down criminal cases in a relatable, conversational way, and you don't mind the occasional colorful language, Crime Chats is for you.

Lisa Iacoletti & Hilary Morrow 2026
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  • Survivor Sisters (Part 2 of 2) | Epstein Series Finale
    Apr 22 2026

    This is it. The final chapter in our deep dive. We are almost done with this atrocious man.

    But this episode isn’t about Jeffrey Epstein.

    It’s about the women who lived through it and how they got their voices heard.

    In this two-part finale, we’re shifting the focus where it belongs: onto the survivors. Their stories, their strength, and the long road to being heard.

    Because for years, they weren’t.

    ⚠️ Content Warning

    This episode includes discussion of:

    • Sexual abuse
    • Trafficking
    • Grooming and exploitation

    Please listen with care.

    🎙️ What We Cover

    Across these two back-to-back episodes, we dive into:

    • How the girls were recruited
      • The “massages for money” scheme
      • "Peer network" recruitment pipelines
      • Trust-based and opportunity-based grooming
    • How young they were
      • Many were just 14–16 years old
      • Others, like Maria Farmer, were targeted differently as young adults
    • How they sought justice
      • Early reports that went ignored
      • Civil lawsuits and federal cases
      • Victim impact statements that finally gave them a voice
    • What happened next
      • The long, frustrating legal battles
      • The exposure of systemic failures
      • The eventual shift toward accountability and public awareness

    🧩 A Note on This Finale

    This episode is split into two parts released together, because one just didn’t feel like enough space.

    There are tangents. There are moments of anger. There are also moments of comedic relief because that's just how we are.

    But every bit of it felt worth including.

    📚 Further Reading (Support Survivor Voices)

    If you want to hear directly from survivors in their own words, these memoirs offer powerful, firsthand accounts:

    • Silenced No More by Sarah Ransome (https://amzn.to/3QmM9Xo)
    • Nobody's Girl by Virginia Giuffre (https://amzn.to/4vL927k)

    These books go deeper into their experiences, resilience, and the long road to speaking out.

    Support the Show

    If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:

    • Share this episode with someone who would find it interesting
    • Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next
    • https://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tip
    • https://buymeacoffee.com/crimechats
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    57 min
  • Survivor Sisters (Part 1 of 2) | Epstein Series Finale
    Apr 21 2026

    This is it. The final chapter in our deep dive. We are almost done with this atrocious man.

    But this episode isn’t about Jeffrey Epstein.

    It’s about the women who lived through it and how they got their voices heard.

    In this two-part finale, we’re shifting the focus where it belongs: onto the survivors. Their stories, their strength, and the long road to being heard.

    Because for years, they weren’t.

    ⚠️ Content Warning

    This episode includes discussion of:

    • Sexual abuse
    • Trafficking
    • Grooming and exploitation

    Please listen with care.

    🎙️ What We Cover

    Across these two back-to-back episodes, we dive into:

    • How the girls were recruited
      • The “massages for money” scheme
      • "Peer network" recruitment pipelines
      • Trust-based and opportunity-based grooming
    • How young they were
      • Many were just 14–16 years old
      • Others, like Maria Farmer, were targeted differently as young adults
    • How they sought justice
      • Early reports that went ignored
      • Civil lawsuits and federal cases
      • Victim impact statements that finally gave them a voice
    • What happened next
      • The long, frustrating legal battles
      • The exposure of systemic failures
      • The eventual shift toward accountability and public awareness

    🧩 A Note on This Finale

    This episode is split into two parts released together, because one just didn’t feel like enough space.

    There are tangents. There are moments of anger. There are also moments of comedic relief because that's just how we are.

    But every bit of it felt worth including.

    📚 Further Reading (Support Survivor Voices)

    If you want to hear directly from survivors in their own words, these memoirs offer powerful, firsthand accounts:

    • Silenced No More by Sarah Ransome (https://amzn.to/3QmM9Xo)
    • Nobody's Girl by Virginia Giuffre (https://amzn.to/4vL927k)

    These books go deeper into their experiences, resilience, and the long road to speaking out.

    Support the Show

    If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:

    • Share this episode with someone who would find it interesting
    • Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next
    • https://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tip
    • https://buymeacoffee.com/crimechats
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    57 min
  • Jeffrey Epstein Deep Dive — Part 4: The Files (Part 3 of 3)
    Apr 14 2026

    In the final part of our Epstein Files series within a series, we take a step back from the heavier material and start untangling some of the claims and narratives that continue to circulate online.

    First, we break down an infamous letter allegedly written by Epstein from prison. Does it hold up under scrutiny, or is it just another piece of misinformation?

    Then, we dive into those widely discussed flight logs. What do they actually tell us? And more importantly…what don’t they prove? We talk about the assumptions people make and why being on a plane doesn’t automatically equal involvement in criminal activity.

    And finally…we read a completely outrageous (and, honestly, quite funny) letter that was reportedly sent from Epstein’s Palm Beach home years after his death. It’s strange (possibly the strangest thing we've ever read), and raises more questions than answers.

    This episode is all about separating fact from speculation and reminding ourselves how easy it is for narratives to spiral.

    🔍 What We Cover:

    • The alleged prison letter: origins, claims, and credibility
    • Breaking down the Epstein flight logs
    • Why context matters when interpreting names in documents
    • Public assumptions vs. verified facts
    • A shocking and bizarre posthumous letter from Epstein’s Palm Beach residence

    💭 Key Takeaway:

    Not everything that circulates online is what it seems. In high-profile cases like this, it’s crucial to question sources, examine context, and avoid jumping to conclusions without evidence. If you're anything like us, you question everything you see and read so, we definitely had some fun with this episode.

    🎧 Listen & Follow:

    New episodes of Crime Chats drop every Tuesday. Be sure to follow, rate, and share to help us keep these conversations going.

    📚 Sources:

    • U.S. Department of Justice records related to Jeffrey Epstein
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigative files and publicly released documents
    • Flight logs associated with Epstein’s private aircraft (commonly referred to as the “Lolita Express”), as entered into evidence in civil litigation
    • Justice.gov, 2026, justice.gov/epstein. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

    Support the Show

    If you’re enjoying Crime Chats and want to support more deep dives like this:

    • Share this episode with someone who would find it interesting
    • Follow/subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next
    • https://streamelements.com/crime-chats/tip
    • https://buymeacoffee.com/crimechats
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    40 min
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