Chasing Evil
A compelling true crime podcast featuring never-before-heard moments of real crimes told by the survivors and those who were called in to chase - and ultimately stop - evil. Host and creator, Emmy award-winning film and television producer Christopher Godsick, goes behind the scenes to share the untold stories of criminal cases including the infamous fraudster Bernie Madoff, notorious drug lord El Chapo, the recovery of missing children and much more.
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April 24, 2024 • 59 mins
A love triangle turns deadly when a calm and collected Kaitlin Armstrong murders her boyfriend's "friend", Moriah Wilson. What follows is an international fugitive hunt as members of the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force track the yoga instructor to a small seaside town in Costa Rica. Join us for Part 1 of this three-part story that traces the hunt and capture of an elusive murderer in a country where the Marshals have no...
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April 17, 2024 • 51 mins
In 2017, Ager Hasan committed a brutal murder in Canada and fled to the U.S. In an effort to evade extradition and prosecution, Hasan contacted the CIA and offered information on ISIS in exchange for his freedom. An elaborate plan was hatched by the U.S. Marshals to string Hasan along until they could locate him and effect an arrest. However, they didn’t count on an X-Box, counterfeit bills and the Secret Service coming into play.
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April 10, 2024 • 50 mins
Before being sent to prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot, the Tiger King, aka Joe Exotic, gave his animals to his associate, Jeff Lowe. Jeff and Lauren Lowe intended to open a zoo in Oklahoma, however, they failed every inspection conducted by the USDA. The agency noted the horrible conditions of both the proposed facility and the big cats themselves. Convinced the cats wouldn't get the nutrition or veterinary care they r...
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April 3, 2024 • 62 mins
Before being sent to prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot, the Tiger King, aka Joe Exotic, gave his animals to his associate, Jeff Lowe. Jeff and Lauren Lowe intended to open a zoo in Oklahoma, however, they failed every inspection conducted by the USDA. The agency noted the horrible conditions of both the proposed facility and the big cats themselves. Convinced the cats wouldn't get the nutrition or veterinary care they r...
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September 20, 2023 • 52 mins
Jealousy turns to rage when Joseph Karr viciously murders his girlfriend, steals a car and disappears into the early morning darkness. Fortunately, the Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force is not too far behind.
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September 13, 2023 • 54 mins
A rookie cop with a bright future makes a big drug bust. His mentor comes to him and offers $15,000 if he tells the District Attorney his search was illegal. The rookie uncovers a secret ring of corrupt cops and is forced to take action.
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August 23, 2023 • 52 mins
Members of the U.S. Marshals Special Operations Group (SOG) transport El Chapo to and from court in NYC. If he is going to escape, this would be the time to do it. At the conclusion of the trial, SOG whisk him away in secret and take him to ADX Florence in Colorado. Hear about their security plans, their conversations with El Chapo, and their biggest challenges in transporting the most dangerous man in the world.
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August 16, 2023 • 59 mins
Today we revisit one of the most devastating domestic terrorism attacks in U.S. history. On April 19th, 1995, Deputy Marshal Chuck McNeil was a first responder to the federal building and then two days later he was put in charge of Timothy McVeigh, the man who had just murdered 168 people, many of his friends among them. Marshal Johnny Kulman, now the Marshal of the Western District of Oklahoma, was only a few blocks away at 9:02am...
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August 9, 2023 • 63 mins
It started with Methamphetamines and an argument. Shortly after, Paul Devoe went on a violent rampage in which he killed six people. Devoe currently sits on Death Row in Texas.
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August 2, 2023 • 51 mins
Rodney Bryant Carnes thought he could evade the Marshals' Lone Star Fugitive Task Force by finding a very unique way to hide in his mother's house. He was quite wrong. They dismantled the house around him!
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July 26, 2023 • 77 mins
In our final episode covering the baffling and tragic case of Vicky and Casey White, Vicky's friends and coworkers from the Lauderdale County Detention Center discuss Vicky's past relationships, how the escape could have been planned, and the red flags that were missed.
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July 19, 2023 • 42 mins
We continue our conversation with two people who knew Vicky White and had the difficult task of bringing her and Casey White to justice: District Attorney Chris Connelly and lead investigator from the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department, Matt Burbank. In a Chasing Evil exclusive, hear the letters in which Casey White wrote about how he and Vicky would meet their end as law enforcement closed in.
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July 12, 2023 • 52 mins
You’ve heard the U.S. Marshals detail the national fugitive hunt and ultimate capture. Now we are going to concentrate on two people who knew Vicky and sought to bring her to justice: Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly and Lead Investigator Matt Burbank from the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office. They reveal a personal perspective of the tragedy and add new information to this head-turning case.
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July 5, 2023 • 69 mins
In Part 1, we learned how Casey White escaped from Lauderdale County Detention Center with the help of Vicky White, a sixteen year veteran corrections officer. Turns out, Vicky White was much more instrumental in devising and executing the plan than the Marshals had initially thought. Vicky and Casey were proving quite elusive. Still, the Marshals were concerned that Casey might kill Vicky once he had no need for her. Join us for P...
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June 28, 2023 • 76 mins
In April 2022, Vicky White, a respected sixteen year correctional officer at the Lauderdale County Detention Center throws her career and life away when she helps Casey White escape the Detention Center. Casey was serving a seventy five year sentence for attempted murder and kidnapping. The two go on the run and trigger an intense national manhunt led by the U.S. Marshals Service. Hear exclusive interviews with those who brought th...
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March 22, 2023 • 78 mins
Andre Sterling was wanted for Armed Assault with Intent to Murder after shooting a MA State Trooper in Cape Cod. A manhunt ensued, and the Marshals tracked Sterling to a tiny apartment in the Bronx. What followed was a dramatic shootout. One Deputy was shot five times. Join us for this candid and emotional story told by the Deputy Marshals who were there.
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March 8, 2023 • 45 mins
A man enters a convenience store and is suddenly shot by someone making a purchase inside. Ride along in real time with the U.S. Marshals as Huntsville, Alabama deputies pursue the shooter.
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March 1, 2023 • 57 mins
On this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Brian Keith Freeman, a man who murdered his estranged fiancée and then vanished without a trace. We'll explore the circumstances surrounding Freeman's disappearance and the conflicting evidence that has offered more questions than answers. Did Freeman take his own life in a remote wooded area, or did he flee justice and go on the run? Join us as we explore this open cas...
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February 22, 2023 • 82 mins
The fatal shootings during an eleven-day standoff at Ruby Ridge have always been controversial. With any controversy, it's important to hear a variety of perspectives. For the first time in thirty years, Deputy Marshals Art Roderick and Larry Cooper discuss the incident in great detail, including the deaths of Deputy Marshal Bill Deegan and Sammy Weaver.
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February 15, 2023 • 49 mins
It’s one of the world’s most exclusive airlines. Convicts only. Welcome to Con Air. Transporting criminals in a closed and confined space is dangerous. There are a unique set of challenges to prevent the plane from descending into chaos and violence. Unlike the movie starring Nicolas Cage, there are no steel cages or shackles on the seats. An incident can kick off anytime. On the other hand, many inmates find themselves rubbing elb...
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