Could the violent struggles of a young girl in Colombia sow the seeds for one of the most fearsome empires in criminal history? Griselda Blanco was a woman who would stop at nothing to claim power and instill fear.

Feel the tension mount as we trace Griselda's footsteps from the violent streets of Colombia to the drug-laden avenues of New York and Miami, illuminating her ascent to narco royalty.  Throughout the United States in the 1970s and 1980s she outmaneuvered rivals and law enforcement alike.

 Join me for an intimate examination of a woman whose life was a complex web of ambition, murder, and legacy—an iron-fisted reign that transformed the landscape of the international drug trade forever. This is not just another true crime story; it's an unflinching portrait of a queen in a world ruled by kings.

So, what is a headlines episode? This is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while- since I release new episodes each Wednesdays, a Headlines mini episode will be released... whenever.
I’ll be recording them when there are some major headlines in the true crime circuit. Some stories may be cases I’ve already covered and they’ll be updates, and some will be trending headlines. 

Let’s go!

Today's Updates:
Long Island Serial Killer 
Elijah McClain Case

Headlines:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard
Idaho University Murder Victims

Love you!
Jules

Have you ever laid awake at night, pondering the fate of someone you once knew who just vanished into thin air? The perplexing disappearance of Keith Robertson, a 26-year-old from Texas, holds a narrative rife with unanswered questions and a mother's unwavering resolve. 

As Sharmon, Keith's relentless mother, navigates the thorny path of searching for her son, we walk alongside her, sharing in the frustration and heartbreak. Imagine knocking on countless doors, piecing together a son's last movements, while grappling with the legal complexities slowing down the search. We explore the influence of Keith's legal issues, his father Bubba's bewildering behavior, and the potential impact of personal struggles on his disappearance. Each twist in this tale beckons us to consider the darker corners of a life interrupted, where every lead begs more questions than it answers.

The community's role in rallying together for those gone missing, regardless of their past, is a powerful testament to our shared humanity. In our conversation, we amplify Sharmon's impassioned plea for a united front in the search for the lost. Through her eyes, we see the value of every individual, and her message resonates as a poignant reminder of our societal duty. This episode isn't just a recount of a tragic mystery; it's a call to action, urging us to uphold the belief that every person, including Keith, deserves to be found and remembered.


Xoxo Jules & Jo

WHERE IS KEITH ROBERSON?

Part 1 of 2




You deserve to be found.

PART 3 OF 3

On August 24th, 2019, a healthy 23 year old 5’6” and 140 pound African American man just starting his adult life named  Elijah McClain was apprehended and detained by police in Aurora, Colorado after a phone call was made to police by a concerned community member about a man walking on the street while looking suspicious wearing a ski mask. 

And it’s just days later when Elijah McClain is declared dead.

This is the controversial case of the alleged wrongful death of Elijah McClain- and how this case forced law enforcement to review their protocols and policies to prevent subsequent deaths- and how the court system acknowledged that there was enough evidence in the wrongful handling of Elijah McClain to bring the first responders to court on charges of criminal manslaughter.

(Jules hosts Episode 15 in 3 parts)

Thank you for being here and for joining us in tough conversations so we can learn and grow as a community. 

You are loved. 

xox

Hi everybody- it’s Jules from the weekly true crime podcast True Crime and Headlines with Jules and Jo. I wanted to remind our listeners that we have a new podcast coming out in 2024- Missing in Huish Town. Season One will dive deep into the 2004 disappearance of young mother Jennifer Wix and her 2 year old toddler daughter Adrianna Wix from the small historic town of Cross Plains, Tennessee.  Small towns talk in whispers, and we’re here to put pressure on those who know to come forward and help us bring the Wix girls home. 

It’s been 20 years. Where are Jennifer and Adrianna Wix? Do you know? We won’t stop until we do.


Coming 2024, Missing in Hush Town: The entire first Season 1- Everywhere you get podcasts

PART 2 OF 3

On August 24th, 2019, a healthy 23 year old 5’6” and 140 pound African American man just starting his adult life named  Elijah McClain was apprehended and detained by police in Aurora, Colorado after a phone call was made to police by a concerned community member about a man walking on the street while looking suspicious wearing a ski mask. 

And it’s just days later when Elijah McClain is declared dead.

This is the controversial case of the alleged wrongful death of Elijah McClain- and how this case forced law enforcement to review their protocols and policies to prevent subsequent deaths- and how the court system acknowledged that there was enough evidence in the wrongful handling of Elijah McClain to bring the first responders to court on charges of criminal manslaughter.

(Jules hosts Episode 15 in 3 parts)

Thank you for being here and for joining us in tough conversations so we can learn and grow as a community. 

You are loved. 

xox

On August 24th, 2019, a healthy 23 year old 5’6” and 140 pound African American man just starting his adult life named  Elijah McClain was apprehended and detained by police in Aurora, Colorado after a phone call was made to police by a concerned community member about a man walking on the street while looking suspicious wearing a ski mask. 

And it’s just days later when Elijah McClain is declared dead.

This is the controversial case of the alleged wrongful death of Elijah McClain- and how this case forced law enforcement to review their protocols and policies to prevent subsequent deaths- and how the court system acknowledged that there was enough evidence in the wrongful handling of Elijah McClain to bring the first responders to court on charges of criminal manslaughter.

(Jules hosts Episode 15 in 3 parts)

Thank you for being here and for joining us in tough conversations so we can learn and grow as a community. 

You are loved. 

xox

Here we go- as promised in our Bell Witch episode- a....BONUS! This is NOT a true crime case. It's Jules andJo chatting about Jo's experiences with what she believes was a type of entity growing up. 
Jules is a bit more of a skeptic....join us and let us know what YOU think! 
We love you! 
We try to limit the off-case banter in our case episodes, so this was a little extra extra so those who wanted a casual best friend chat can come back, but those who prefer to stay strictly business can skip. :)

Xox Jules & Jo
You deserve to be found & your butt looks great.

Folklore from the Dark Side: Bell Witch Haunting of Tennessee
(This is a more light-hearted episode as far as hosting goes!)

Today’s Spooky Tale brings us to our own backyard- here in middle Tennessee- and just a few towns over in the small, country town of Adams- with a population of 634 residents. Sitting nestled on the outskirts of Robertson County, TN, which is the largest producer of wood fired tobacco, it boasts a folklore tale like no other. Don’t let the small town size fool you- this story will involve then General Andrew Jackson- future president of the United States.

I am going to take you back to the 19th century- early 1800s to be exact, and I am going to share as many details as I can- and it’ll be only up to you to decide if you 

We’re your two best friends who invite you to join us each Wednesday for an all new episode. 

We love you!
xox Jules & Jo

All sources are cited on our website
www.truecrimeandheadlines.com

Thank you to everyone who has given us a 5 star review/rating! Each one helps us grow a little bit more! <3 We appreciate each one!

PS Your butt looks great, but your brain looks even sexier. 

Echoes from Salem: A Study of Witch Hunts and Mass Hysteria // Ep. 13 Part 2 of 2

A mole on your face, a confession before your peers, the ownership of a voodoo doll called a poppet,  reading anything other than a Bible- owning a book other than a Bible, dancing….those are all signs that someone has signed their soul away to the devil. And in the late 1600s in Salem, Massachusetts, a small Puritan village erupted into mass hysteria which is now known worldwide as the Salem Witch Trials. With no separation of church and state, the power to kill in the name of their beliefs meant that law enforcement enforced the Biblical teachings as strongly as the citizen codes. Between years 1692 and 1693, 25 innocent men, women, and children would lose their lives as victims of the massive witch hunt led by the religious leaders- 19 were hanged, 1 pressed to death, and 5 died in prison- all killed by those  who had motives much more sinister- I am going to take you into the ugly underbelly of the Salem Witch Trials and we’ll dive deep into a few particular stories of a few of victims- stories which should be known and there’s a lot to learn from this tragic and historical event. 

Let’s Go. 


You're wanted, you're needed- and you deserve to be found. We love you.
xo Jules & Jo

Don't forget that you may support our show by sharing about us with your history and true crime loving friends!

Echoes from Salem: A Study of Witch Hunts and Mass Hysteria // Ep. 13 Part 1 of 2

A mole on your face, a confession before your peers, the ownership of a voodoo doll called a poppet,  reading anything other than a Bible- owning a book other than a Bible, dancing….those are all signs that someone has signed their soul away to the devil. And in the late 1600s in Salem, Massachusetts, a small Puritan village erupted into mass hysteria which is now known worldwide as the Salem Witch Trials. With no separation of church and state, the power to kill in the name of their beliefs meant that law enforcement enforced the Biblical teachings as strongly as the citizen codes. Between years 1692 and 1693, 25 innocent men, women, and children would lose their lives as victims of the massive witch hunt led by the religious leaders- 19 were hanged, 1 pressed to death, and 5 died in prison- all killed by those  who had motives much more sinister- I am going to take you into the ugly underbelly of the Salem Witch Trials and we’ll dive deep into a few particular stories of a few of victims- stories which should be known and there’s a lot to learn from this tragic and historical event. 

Let’s Go. 


You're wanted, you're needed- and you deserve to be found. We love you.
xo Jules & Jo

Don't forget that you may support our show by sharing about us with your history and true crime loving friends!

Episode 12 Part 3 of 3
Hey true crime besties, brace yourselves as we delve deeper into the horrifying details of the Long Island Serial Killer. 


If you'd like to support our show and our true crime awareness efforts, a 5 star review is the best compliment! Sharing us with your friends and also donating a coffee to us under "support our show" is another way! We appreciate all types of support.

For case suggestions, email us! truecrimeandheadlinespodcast@gmail.com
or
send us a message on Instagram @truecrimeandheadlines and don't forget to say hi to Jules at @yourhostjules 

You matter. 
Full stop.
You matter.

xox Jules & Jo

Coming 2024 AnnLee Audio House, LLC's first series-length long form investigative podcast on the unsolved 2004 disappearance of young mom Jennifer Wix and her toddler daughter, Adrianna Wix from Cross Plains, TN. It'll be available everywhere 2024- and each episode will be dropped at once.  Missing in Hush Town: Season One- Cross Plains, TN

Episode 12 Part 2 of 3
Hey true crime besties, brace yourselves as we delve deeper into the horrifying details around the 'Gilgo Four.' We shed light on the dismissive attitudes of law enforcement towards these missing sex workers, revealing how our society often devalues these individuals. Police department corruption plays a big role in why this case remained unsolved for many years, but the recent task force has worked tirelessly to seek justice for the victims. 

If you'd like to support our show and our true crime awareness efforts, a 5 star review is the best compliment! Sharing us with your friends and also donating a coffee to us under "support our show" is another way! We appreciate all types of support.

For case suggestions, email us! truecrimeandheadlinespodcast@gmail.com
or
send us a message on Instagram @truecrimeandheadlines and don't forget to say hi to Jules at @yourhostjules 

You matter. 
Full stop.
You matter.

xox Jules & Jo

Coming 2024 AnnLee Audio House, LLC's first series-length long form investigative podcast on the unsolved 2004 disappearance of young mom Jennifer Wix and her toddler daughter, Adrianna Wix from Cross Plains, TN. It'll be available everywhere 2024- and each episode will be dropped at once.  Missing in Hush Town: Season One- Cross Plains, TN

"Between years 1996 and 2011, eleven  bodies were discovered along a Long Island, New York beach called Gilgo Beach. The discovery of these bodies was only because of the dogged search for one missing woman named Shannan Gilbert.  Here’s her story."

The Long Island Serial Killer//Episode 12 Part 1 of 3: How The Disappearance of Shannan Gilbert Led to the Gilgo Four

(Jo is back!!)

It’s been trending in the news- and rightfully so- any time the police can take down a suspected serial killer, it will be all over the cycles. A safer city? Check. Justice sought after? Check. Victims given a voice? Check. 

This is Episode 12 part 1 of 3- the Long Island Serial Killer. And this case is unraveling and playing out in real time- and we’re going to take you along as we dive into the acts of violence , the method of operation by the killer, the motives- and ultimately the take down. This is the for the victims as we analyze and learn from these heinous acts so we can one day prevent the next crime.

Let’s go. 

You're loved. You matter.
<3
Jules & Jo

Don't forget- Episode 13 will be part of our Spooky Season Series! Coming soon: The Salem Witch Trials 

We would love a 5 star review to help us grow- wherever you listen to podcasts!

Produced by AnnLee Audio House, LLC- a women owned and operated production company. 

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 truecrimeandheadlinespodcast@gmail.com


All sources are cited on our blog post on our website:
www.truecrimeandheadlines.com


Your butt looks great. 

This is a more light-hearted episode to give all our amazing listeners different options for their different moods!

Disclaimer- this episode contains zero descriptions of murder or sexual assault.  If you need a break from graphic true crime or a triggering* topic, try this episode.
 <3 We love you
 (*episode does briefly mention child loss)

Episode 11 Part 2 of 2: Art Heist
xoxo, Jules and Jo
Audio Steve joins Jules today and Jo will return in  episode 12!

Today I am going to take you back to the nation’s most expensive private robbery to date- In 1990, in Boston Massachusetts, at the Stewart Gardner Museum when in just 81 minutes 13 pieces of art were stolen- and have never been seen since.

This is the story of the Great Boston Art Heist and how the men responsible walked away with over 500 million dollars’ worth of art- without a single shot fired. Zero casualties. And a museum desperate for answers. 

This case remains unsolved today and without any official suspects.

We’ll dive into the actual heist and details behind it, what was stolen, the FBI’s investigations, and wild rumors and theories. 

So, let’s see what we can find out, shall we?

This is a more light-hearted episode to give all our amazing listeners different options for their different moods!

Disclaimer- this episode contains zero descriptions of murder or sexual assault.  If you need a break from graphic true crime or a triggering* topic, try this episode.
 <3 We love you
 (*episode does briefly mention child loss)

Episode 11 Part 1 of 2: Art Heist
xoxo, Jules and Jo
Audio Steve joins Jules today and Jo will return in  episode 12!

Today I am going to take you back to the nation’s most expensive private robbery to date- In 1990, in Boston Massachusetts, at the Stewart Gardner Museum when in just 81 minutes 13 pieces of art were stolen- and have never been seen since.

This is the story of the Great Boston Art Heist and how the men responsible walked away with over 500 million dollars’ worth of art- without a single shot fired. Zero casualties. And a museum desperate for answers. 

This case remains unsolved today and without any official suspects.

We’ll dive into the actual heist and details behind it, what was stolen, the FBI’s investigations, and wild rumors and theories. 

So, let’s see what we can find out, shall we?

Part 3 of 3
1998 UNSOLVED HOMICIDE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO
STACEY B. COLBERT

Join us as we keep the flame of hope burning for Stacey, with a firm belief that together, we can bring her long-awaited justice.

"We have questions for follow-ups and here's what I would do as a cold case detective taking over this case. One, I would track down all of these men mentioned at any point, mentioned in part one, two or three of our podcasts, and I would recheck their alibis, re-corroborate them, double check them, rerun DNA through CODIS."

You are loved.
You matter.
And you deserve to be found.
xoxo Jules & Jo (your true crime besties)

Support the show

Part 2 of 3
1998 UNSOLVED HOMICIDE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO
STACEY B. COLBERT

Join us as we keep the flame of hope burning for Stacey, with a firm belief that together, we can bring her long-awaited justice.

"And here we find ourselves where we started in 1998, at Stacey's apartment on that Friday night after she chats with people at that Arlington bar -her colleagues and some unknown individuals-and we still don't know who the man or men are that Stacey was chatting with at the bar. Yet we know she went home, we know she got a ride and we know she opened her door for someone and that was the last action of free will she was ever allowed to do."

You are loved.
You matter.
And you deserve to be found.
xoxo Jules & Jo (your true crime besties)