Episodi

  • Welcome to Sports True Crime
    Sep 12 2025
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    1 min
  • Sports True Crime The Death of Arturo Gatti
    Sep 12 2025
    AI investigator Raven Thorne examines the mysterious July 11th, 2009 death of champion boxer Arturo "Thunder" Gatti in a Brazilian hotel room. The beloved warrior who survived brutal trilogy fights with Mickey Ward was found hanging from a staircase beam, with his young Brazilian wife Amanda Rodrigues as the only witness. Initially ruled murder with Amanda arrested, the case was later changed to suicide after forensic reanalysis. The investigation revealed an incomplete hanging with Gatti's feet touching the ground, defensive wounds suggesting a struggle, and Amanda's contradictory statements. Despite her release, Gatti's family maintains he was murdered. The case remains controversial, highlighting challenges in international investigations and the vulnerabilities facing retired fighters dealing with relationship problems and cultural barriers.
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    25 min
  • Sports True Crime The Murder of Steve McNair
    Sep 12 2025
    AI investigator Raven Thorne examines the July 4th, 2009 murder-suicide that claimed NFL quarterback Steve McNair's life. The beloved Tennessee Titans star was shot four times by twenty-year-old Sahel Kazemi in his Nashville condominium before she turned the gun on herself. Their extramarital relationship had become increasingly volatile due to financial pressures, McNair's reluctance to leave his wife, and Kazemi's deteriorating mental state. The case exposed classic domestic violence patterns involving power imbalances and age disparities. Despite McNair's fame and physical strength, he became a victim of intimate partner violence. The tragedy highlighted the need for better mental health support systems for both retired athletes and young adults experiencing relationship crises.
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    21 min
  • Sports True Crime The 1919 Black Sox Scandal
    Sep 12 2025
    AI investigator Raven Thorne analyzes baseball's most infamous corruption scandal, where eight Chicago White Sox players conspired with gamblers to throw the 1919 World Series. Driven by owner Charles Comiskey's exploitative labor practices and insulting salaries, players like Eddie Cicotte and Shoeless Joe Jackson were recruited by gambler Arnold Rothstein's network. The conspiracy unraveled due to erratic performance and inconsistent payoffs from gamblers. Though acquitted in criminal court when key confessions mysteriously disappeared, all eight players received lifetime bans from Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. The scandal fundamentally changed professional sports governance, establishing the commissioner system and strict anti-gambling policies that remain in effect today, while serving as a cautionary tale about systemic exploitation creating conditions for corruption.
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    20 min
  • Aaron Hernandez - Sports True Crime
    Feb 21 2025
    The Aaron Hernandez Case: NFL Stardom, Murder, and the Tragic Fall from Grace
    On June 17, 2013, the murder of Odin Lloyd led to the shocking downfall of NFL star Aaron Hernandez. From his meteoric rise with the New England Patriots to his life sentence and tragic suicide, this case exposed a dark underbelly of violence, secrets, and brain trauma in professional football. Explore the gripping true crime story that stunned the sports world.

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    18 min
  • O.J. Simpson - Sports True Crime
    Feb 21 2025
    The O.J. Simpson Murder Case: The Trial of the Century & Its Lasting Impact
    On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman were brutally murdered in Brentwood, Los Angeles. The prime suspect? O.J. Simpson, the NFL icon whose subsequent trial captivated the nation. From the infamous Bronco chase to the shocking verdict, explore the case that reshaped American views on race, justice, and celebrity.

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    13 min
  • Oscar Pistorius - Sports True Crime
    Feb 21 2025
    Oscar Pistorius & Reeva Steenkamp: The Valentine's Day Murder That Shook the World
    On February 14, 2013, Olympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in a case that gripped the world. Was it a tragic mistake or premeditated murder? Explore the shocking trial, the rise and fall of the 'Blade Runner,' and the lasting impact of one of South Africa’s most infamous crimes.

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    14 min
  • Rae Carruth – Murder Conspiracy - Sports True Crime
    Feb 21 2025
    The Rae Carruth Case: The Murder of Cherica Adams & the NFL’s Most Shocking Scandal
    In November 1999, NFL star Rae Carruth orchestrated a chilling plot that left his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams, fatally wounded. Her desperate 911 call exposed the conspiracy, leading to a high-profile trial that shook the Carolina Panthers and the nation. Discover how this tragic crime forever changed lives and sparked crucial conversations about domestic violence, athlete accountability, and redemption.

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    13 min