True Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation
True Crime & Paranormal
About
True Crime Bullsh** is a serialized, investigative podcast that aims to identify the missing victims of serial killer Israel Keyes. Host Josh Hallmark has spent close to a decade combing through FBI files, analyzing interrogation videos, and working with experts in the field in this comprehensive and ground-breaking podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-bullsh-the-israel-keyes-investigation--3588169/support .
Episodes
- October 22, 2012: Part 1
In this interview, Keyes discusses publicity and strategy, the impacts of his crimes on his family, searching for remains, the NY victim, lies he's told about his time in Texas, and serial killers he's read about and studied. TROVA TRIP to…
- May 29, 2012
This episode features Israel Keyes's first interview after a failed escape attempt, covering topics such as the Curriers, a New York victim, managing publicity, a boat, Washington State jurisdictions, and protecting his family.
- 0714 | Changes
The season finale of "True Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation" is titled "Changes." The podcast will return in October. Josh Hallmark led the research, writing, editing, and production for this episode, with additional contribu…
- 0713 | Houston
The True Crime Bullsh** podcast episode "0713 | Houston" revisits a case in Texas involving a suspicious death, arson, and an abandoned house. This investigation may offer insights into Israel Keyes' unusual travels and provide new informa…
- 0712 | Couples, Part 2
The 71st episode of True Crime Bullsh**: The Israel Keyes Investigation, titled "Couples, Part 2," details a case that has been investigated for over four years and is now debuting on the podcast. The episode notes that a crime occurring i…
- 0711 | Infrastructure
This episode of True Crime Bullsh** explores how Israel Keyes used infrastructure maps to scout, hide, and bury his caches and victims. The discussion suggests this method may be key to solving his crimes.
- 0710 | Undercurrent
Josh and team dissect various information and semantics surrounding Keyes's male-female couple. They circle back to Eugene Hyatt and Kami Vollendroff, and then deep-dive the disappearance of a Spokane couple. Then new information from a fr…
- 0709 | Kootenai
The FBI releases some surprising new information obtained from Keyes, including more maps. Josh begins connecting a handful of those maps to facts, theories, tips, and potential victims. This episode was written, researched, and produced b…
- 0708 | In Eastern Washington
In light of new revelations about Keyes's childhood and time in Eastern Washington, we further explore his upbringing, religious history, and his family's beliefs; which all lead us back to that farmhouse in Hunters, Washington. And from t…
- 0707 | My Friend Israel, part 2
A childhood friend of Israel's comes forward to discuss his time in Colville, Christian Identity, the Keyes family, Israel's early crimes, and more. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. TROVA TRIP to ICELAND Lea…
- 0706 | My Friend Israel, part 1
A childhood friend of Israel's comes forward to discuss his time in Colville, Christian Identity, the Keyes family, Israel's early crimes, and more. This episode was written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. TROVA TRIP to ICELAND Lea…
- 0705 | Hunters
We first covered Hunters, Washington back in season two. And while our reporting on it paused, our investigation into it did not. Jordan and an anonymous source have spent years digging into Hunters and the abandoned farmhouse there. And e…
- 0704 | Couples
Josh and Michelle Tooker examine Keyes's comments about and references to abducting and murdering couples. They take a look at what exactly that might mean, follow-up on previously covered cases, and take a look at new ones. And then they…
- 0703 | Little Oklahoma
Josh follows up on a new tip from FBI Special Agent Ted Halla. It takes him to familiar ground, both literally and in cases he's looked into previously. This new tip, with some research and fascinating conversations, compels Josh to some i…
- 0702 | In Blood
Josh goes over the investigation into Israel Keyes's death; including what was found in his cell, what led to it, and how it happened. Plus new information opens an online can of worms, and sends Josh to Washington state. This episode was…
- 0701 | The Death & Life of Israel Keyes
In the season 7 premiere, Josh goes over a long list of significant new evidence, answers a few big questions, and asks plenty more new questions. A picture of a woman found in Keyes's car paints a very clear picture of some of his activit…
- S7 Prep: WA Does
As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month. Quince: G…
- S7 Prep: WA Does (Ad-free & Early)
As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month. Quince: G…
- S7 Prep: Hunters, WA
As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month. Quince: G…
- S7 Prep: Gary Shawn Bryant
As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month. Quince: G…
- S7 Prep: Stephen Michael Mason
As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: BetterHelp: Go to www.betterhelp.com/TCB for 10% off your first month. Quince: G…
- S7 Prep: Celia Darlene Barnes - part 2
As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: Quince: Go to www.quince.com/TCBS to get free shipping and 365-day returns on yo…
- S7 Prep: Celia Darlene Barnes - part 1
As we prepare for Season 7 of True Crime Bullsh**, we're sharing episodes from the past 6 seasons that will be foundational for the upcoming season. SPONSORS: Quince: Go to www.quince.com/TCBS to get free shipping and 365-day returns on yo…
- A New Lead in the Brianna Maitland Case (with Crawlspace Media)
Last week, Tim, Lance, Greg, and Lou announced a new lead in the Brianna Maitland case. So, Josh sat down to get the new information, discuss its potential implications, and see how it's moving the investigation into Brianna's disappearanc…
- 0619 | The Future Is a Hopeful Past
The season six finale is over a decade in the making; Josh sits down with FBI Special Agent Ted Halla to discuss the Keyes investigation, share new information and ideas, rule out potential victims, and develop our clearest look yet at the…
- 0618 | Summits, part 2
Josh continues his look into the strange disappearance of Roger Jung. The team analyzes tips, reviews the Keyes timeline, data mines, and gets some help from the Everett Police Department. This episode was written, researched, edited, and…
- 0617 | Summits, part 1
The team deep-dives a Washington State case that has come up time and time again over the years. New case files, new leads, and a strange online comment in a very cold case turn a mysterious disappearance on its head. This episode was writ…
- 0616 | 36 Answers
Josh receives an email. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. This episode featured: Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker, Jordan Taylor, and Joshua and Dakota from Somewhere in the Pines. This is a Studio…
- 0615 | & Nancy
As the investigation into Marble Arvidson's disappearance heats up, it takes Josh and the team to a second nearby disappearance with some overwhelming connections to Keyes. And a theory the team considered several years ago, rears its very…
- 0614 | Marble &
Supplemental files in the Marble Arvidson case take the team on a strange journey. New interviews with Marble's friends shine a light on who he was and where he might have gone on the day he vanished. And that information shines a new ligh…
- 0613 | The Precinct Line
As the team deep-dives the Mark Oldbury & Jimmy Tidwell cases, Josh develops a timeline, and Kaz finds something important in Fort Worth, Texas. Check out the line-up and buy tickets for the Berkshire Podcast Festival: www.berkshirepodcast…
- 0612 | Long Exposures
New FOIA files, sightings, information, and the LaPlace cache take us back to Keyes's February trip to Texas and Louisiana. A fresh perspective on the disappearances of Mark Oldbury and Jimmy Tidwell help us shape a new timeline and proces…
- 0611 | LaPlace, Louisiana
In Louisiana, our investigation into Israel Keyes changes forever. This is a crossover episode with True Crime Garage and Somewhere in the Pines . We recommend listening to all four episodes. Join the YouTube After Show on Thursday at 9pm…
- 0610 | A Thousand Words
In our final episode before the mid-season break, we breakdown our discoveries in Constable, including new details that eerily connect to old research. Then the teams behind TCB and Somewhere in the Pines all meet for the first time and di…
- 0609 | Connections (part 1)
Our investigation into whether Israel Keyes could be involved with Maura Murray's disappearance continues. We expose new information and a possible cache location. And new connections between the two cases and between two podcasts begin to…
- 0608 | 200 Seconds
With new evidence potential placing Israel Keyes in Upstate New York in the days following Maura Murray's disappearance, we re-evaluate his February 2004 trip to Utah, and some of the glaring flaws in the FBI's timeline. And Josh updates J…
- 0607 | Horse and Cow
Something found in Keyes's house and some odd information online take the team down two shocking investigative paths that converge in the most frustrating and strangest way. And the scope of what is possible with Keyes becomes dauntingly v…
- 0606 | Receipts. Proof. Timelines.
In Vermont, two theories converge and blow the investigation wide open. And just as things seem like they can't get any crazier, they do. Join the YouTube After Show tonight at 9pm Eastern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6S3UjCh2Q0 This…
- 0605 | Schools, part two (Patterns)
We continue our look into sightings of Israel Keyes at college campuses within Keyes Hotspots. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by: Kim K, Shana Wilensky, Michelle Tooker…
- 0604 | Schools, part one (Evergreen)
We begin looking at attacks and odd encounters at college campuses on the west coast, with one particular campus - familiar to us all - coming up again and again. These encounters force us to re-evaluate a previously covered disappearance,…
- 0603 | Shoes
Photos from Keyes's Constable home open up new leads, new ideas about Keyes, and old questions. Plus a look at encounters and attacks on college campuses across the country gives us insight into how Keyes was operating. This episode was wr…
- 0602 | Homes
The Kimberly interviews provide critical information to the Keyes timeline, and a pattern begins to emerge. New research takes Josh to the East Coast and two potential victims. Surprising new information leads us back to some previously di…
- 0601 | The View
After a year break, Josh and team are back with dozens of new files, hours of new interviews, and a much bigger view of Keyes' and Kimberly's personal lives, and their implications on his crimes. This episode was written, researched, edite…
- Season 6 Extended Trailer
True Crime Bullsh** returns March 21. Written and produced by Josh Hallmark. Featuring: • Shana Wilensky • Jordan Taylor • Kim K. • Kaz • Michelle Tooker * Josh & Dakota from Somewhere in the Pines This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: www…
- Unsafe Spaces: 0104 | It Was Steven (Binge the first season now)
Binge the rest of season one of Unsafe Spaces, at Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men, wherever you listen to podcasts. Scott Schweickert's house is searched, disturbing photos are found on Steven Lorenzo's computer, more Lorenzo assault vi…
- Unsafe Spaces: 0103 | It Was Scott (Binge the first season now)
Steven Lorenzo's friend and accomplice is identified as Scott Schweickert. And the pair's history is revealed through AOL instant messages and a mutual friend. Tampa PD investigate multiple assaults within the Tampa gay community, leading…
- Unsafe Spaces: 0102 | I'm Gay, I'm F*cked (Binge the first season now)
Steven Lorenzo comes to the forefront of Tampa PD's investigation into the disappearance of Jason Galehouse and the death of Michael Wachholtz. Lorenzo's criminal history leads to a sting operation that ends in a very haunting search of hi…
- Unsafe Spaces: 0101 | Let's Violate the World (Binge the first season now)
Josh's other investigative true crime podcast, Unsafe Spaces, just wrapped its first season. Binge the first four episodes here and now, then head on over to Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men to subscribe and binge the complete season. On…
- Check out Josh on True Crime Story: Citizen Detective
In March and April of 2023, Josh, most of the research team, Dr. Kunkle, Bobby Chacon, and others involved in True Crime Bullsh** filmed for several weeks for Sundance TV's True Crime Story: Citizen Detective. That episode, the season fina…
- Check out my newest show: Unsafe Spaces
Unsafe Spaces is an investigative, serialized true crime podcast that explores the crimes that take place in the places we’re supposed to feel safest. In Season One: Tampa’s Missing Men, I explore how two different missing persons cases, r…