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We're trying something different this week: a full post-show breakdown of every episode in the latest season of Black Mirror! Ari Romero is joined by Tudum's Black Mirror expert, Keisha Hatchett, to give you all the nuance, the insider commentary, and the details you might have missed in this incredible new season. Plus commentary from creator & showrunner Charlie Brooker! SPOILER ALERT: We're talking about the new season in detail and revealing key plot points. If you haven't watched yet, and you don't want to know what happens, turn back now! You can watch all seven seasons of Black Mirror now in your personalized virtual theater . Follow Netflix Podcasts and read more about Black Mirror on Tudum.com .…

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Welcome to The Guilty Files Podcast, where two former police officers take you beyond the headlines and deep into the heart of true crime.
Each week, Brian delivers the hard facts—laying out the case details with precision, just like he would in an investigation. Then, Dani takes those same files and flips the perspective, analyzing the psychological and sociological aspects of the crime. But he doesn’t stop there—he reimagines key moments, asking What if? to challenge the way you think about justice, motive, and the human mind.
Finally, in a third episode, Brian and Dani come together to break it all down, debating theories, dissecting motives, and revealing insights only former cops can bring to the table. If you love true crime but crave deeper analysis, unexpected twists, and expert perspectives, you're in the right place. Two Hosts. One Crime. Double The Story.

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TGF 014 Aileen Wuornos: Rewired 38:00

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In this episode of Rewired, Dani steps into the mind of one of the most infamous female serial killers in American history—Aileen Wuornos. We’ve all heard the headlines: sex worker, serial killer, executed in 2002. But beneath the label of “monster” lies a complicated history of trauma, survival, and rage. This isn’t a justification. It’s an investigation—into how someone becomes what society fears most. Dani pulls apart the timeline, dissecting Aileen’s early life, the abuse she endured, and the systemic failures that followed her like a shadow. He challenges the one-dimensional narrative and asks: Was Aileen Wuornos born to kill—or built by circumstance?And in true Rewired fashion, Dani pushes further—posing the uncomfortable what ifs: What if she had gotten help instead of handcuffs? What if the justice system saw her trauma before it saw her crimes? This isn’t about sympathy. It’s about understanding the psychology behind violence—and the society that often helps shape it.Listen now to Rewired: The Mind of Aileen Wuornos.🎧 Tap the link. 💭 Bring your questions. 🧠 Leave with a different perspective.…

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TGF 013 Aileen Wuornos: Uncovered 37:15

2 days ago37:15

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In this Uncovered episode, Brian strips the Aileen Wuornos case down to its raw core. No theories. No dramatics. Just the timeline, the evidence, and the cold, hard facts. He walks you through each murder, each arrest, and each piece of testimony that led to Aileen’s conviction—and ultimately, her execution.From her troubled upbringing to the forensic evidence that nailed her, Brian lays out the entire case in stark detail. It's a sobering, straightforward breakdown of one of America's most infamous female serial killers.🧠 Don’t miss what’s next: Wednesday: Dani takes the mic for his Rewired episode, digging into the what ifs and lesser-known angles of the Wuornos story. Was it all survival? Was there more manipulation than we think? He connects dots others overlook. Friday: Brian and Dani join forces for a co-hosted, Revisited deep-dive, blending fact and theory in a final, no-holds-barred conversation about the case. Subscribe so you don’t miss a beat. It’s a big week.…

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TGF 012 The Staircase Murder: Revisited 59:37

6 days ago59:37

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In this special Revisited episode, Dani and Brian sit down together to take one more long, hard look at the Peterson case—and trust us, there’s still plenty to talk about.They’ve each walked you through The Staircase Murder—Brian with the facts, Dani with the fiction—but now it’s time to compare notes. What still doesn’t add up? What theories do they actually agree on? And what did they each uncover that made them pause? From the blood evidence to the retrial, from the infamous owl theory to Kathleen’s last known moments, Dani and Brian go back through the case and challenge each other’s takes. Expect healthy debate, a few sharp disagreements, and maybe even a moment or two where everything shifts.This is the conversation you’d want to have if you’d been following the case for years and finally got to sit down with two people who’ve done their homework—and aren’t afraid to push each other.Subscribe, rate, and tell us your theory. Because here at The Guilty Files, we’re not just solving crimes—we’re revisiting the ones that never let us go.…

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TGF 011 The Staircase Murder: Rewired 44:01

8 days ago44:01

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Welcome back to The Guilty Files: True Crime Rewired. I’m Dani—your host, storyteller, and former Atlanta cop with a love for twisting true crime into new angles. On Monday, Brian gave you the straight facts of the Michael Peterson case—Kathleen’s death, the blood, the conviction, and that infamous staircase. Tonight, I’m taking you deeper, into the “what ifs” that haunt this case. We start with the case file recap, then open a fictional drawer filled with Kathleen’s secret diaries. What might she have seen coming? From there, we imagine what modern forensics could uncover, reimagine a jury room with hidden agendas, and revisit Elizabeth Ratliff’s eerily similar fall. We even explore a version where Kathleen’s daughter, Caitlin, takes justice into her own hands. This is The Staircase like you’ve never heard it—rewritten, reimagined, and recharged. So buckle up, hit subscribe, and let us know what you think. Is Michael Peterson a master manipulator—or a man swallowed by circumstance? This Rewired episode is your Netflix binge in podcast form—a collision of fact, imagination, and the dark allure of “what if.”Got a theory of your own? Think we nailed it—or missed something big? Reach out. I’m always listening at dani@paranormalworldproductions.com. And don’t forget to rate, follow, and share The Guilty Files. We’re back Friday with the Revisited co-hosted episode. Until next time, stay suspicious, keep it guilty—and always delete your browser history. I’m Dani, signing off.…

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TGF 010 The Staircase Murder: Uncovered 37:34

10 days ago37:34

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On a quiet night in December 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her Durham, North Carolina home. Her husband, Michael Peterson, said she fell. Prosecutors said she was murdered. What followed was a years-long legal battle and one of the most heavily dissected cases in modern true crime.In this episode of True Crime Uncovered, Brian lays out the facts—step by step. No distractions, no dramatics. Just the evidence, the investigation, and the questions that still follow the case to this day.What’s inside: The 911 call and what first responders saw Bloodstain patterns and forensic contradictions The prosecution’s theory versus the defense The mysterious death of Elizabeth Ratliff The verdict—and what happened after Forget the documentaries and headlines—this is the case as it stands, based on the record.This is the first episode in our three-part series on The Staircase Murder. Don’t stop here—follow the full case this week:🔥 Episode 2 – Rewired: Dani explores the emotional weight of the case through immersive storytelling 🧠 Episode 3 – Revisited: Brian and Dani come together to break it all down—what we know, what we don’t, and what justice really looked likeOne case. Three voices. Every angle.…

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TGF 001 The Atlanta Child Murders: Uncovered 51:15

16 days ago51:15

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It started with one child gone missing. Then another. And another. Between 1979 and 1981, Atlanta was gripped by fear as dozens of Black children, teens, and young adults were abducted and murdered.This week on The Guilty Files, we open the case file on The Atlanta Child Murders—one of the most haunting investigations in U.S. history. In this episode, Brian takes you through: A precise timeline of the murders and disappearances Victim profiles and investigative roadblocks The arrest and trial of Wayne Williams The facts behind the controversy: did the police really solve this case? No frills. No wild theories. Just the evidence, the motive, and the truth—plainly told. But this is just part one of our full case experience. Don’t stop here. One case. Three voices. All angles:🧊 MONDAY – True Crime Uncovered The cold facts with Brian. A traditional retelling of the crime. 🔥 WEDNESDAY – True Crime RewrittenThe same story, reimagined. A dramatized, fictionalized version hosted by Dani. 🧠 FRIDAY – True Crime RevisitedBrian and Dani return to dissect the case, debate the questions, and ask: what are we still missing?The Guilty Files isn’t your average true crime podcast. It’s one case, told three ways—so you never just hear the story. You understand it.✅ Forensic. Logical. Factual. 👮‍♂️ Hosted by Brian | 🎭 Hosted by Dani | 👥 Co-hosted by Brian & Dani 🎧 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 📱 Follow now to stay on the case.…

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TGF 002 The Atlanta Child Murders: Rewired 38:32

16 days ago38:32

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We’re in the middle of our deep dive into The Atlanta Child Murders, and this time, we’re shifting the lens. In True Crime Rewired, host Dani brings you closer to the heart of the case—not with timelines or transcripts, but with an immersive retelling that captures the emotion, the fear, and the weight of what really happened.What was it like to live through it? To wait for answers that never came? To feel the city unravel with every new name on the list? This episode takes you inside: A mother’s quiet dread when her child doesn't return The rising panic across Atlanta’s streets and schools The silent strain inside the investigation A community holding its breath, waiting for justice It’s not about rehashing the headlines. It’s about understanding the experience.The Guilty Files tells one story, three ways: 🧊 Episode 1 – True Crime Uncovered: The facts, with Brian 🔥 Episode 2 – True Crime Rewired: The human side, with Dani 🧠 Episode 3 – True Crime Revisited: The full breakdown, with Brian & DaniFollow the case across all three episodes to see every angle—cold facts, raw emotion, and sharp debate.📖 The story you know — retold with imagination 🎭 Hosted by Dani 🎧 For fans of Lore, My Favorite Murder, Welcome to Night Vale 🔔 Don’t miss episode three, dropping Friday: True Crime Revisited…

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TGF 003 The Atlanta Child Murders: Revisited 47:17

16 days ago47:17

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We’ve told the story. We’ve stepped inside it. Now, we pull it all apart.In True Crime Revisited, co-hosts Brian King-Sharp and Dani come together to break down The Atlanta Child Murders—examining what we know, what we think we know, and what still doesn’t sit right.This isn’t about reaching for shock value. It’s about asking the hard questions: Did the arrest of Wayne Williams really close the case? Why were so many murders linked—and should they have been? What role did public pressure and politics play in the investigation? And most importantly, what was missed? Brian brings the law enforcement lens. Dani brings the outside perspective. The result is an honest, unfiltered discussion that challenges assumptions and digs into the gray areas of the case. The Guilty Files gives you the full picture—one case, told three ways: 🧊 Episode 1 – True Crime Uncovered: The straight facts with Brian 🔥 Episode 2 – True Crime Rewired: The human side with Dani 🧠 Episode 3 – True Crime Revisited: The full breakdown with Brian & DaniYou’ve heard the story. Now hear the conversation.👥 Two hosts. One case. Endless possibilities. 🗣️ Co-hosted by Brian & Dani 🔔 Follow the show for new cases every week—told three ways.…

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TGF 004 Jeffrey Dahmer: Uncovered 40:34

16 days ago40:34

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Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 young men and boys—crimes marked by brutality, manipulation, and chilling intent. But what made him one of the most infamous serial killers in modern history wasn’t just what he did. It was how long he got away with it.In this episode of True Crime Uncovered, Brian strips the case down to the hard facts—no dramatics, no speculation. Just the timeline, the victims, the missed warnings, and the evidence that finally brought Dahmer’s crimes to light. You’ll hear: The early warning signs and first known attacks How Dahmer evaded suspicion for over a decade The night one victim escaped and led police to his door The discovery inside his Milwaukee apartment And the legal proceedings that followed It’s the story you’ve heard—but told without the noise. Just the truth, plainly told.This is part one of a three-part case series. Stay with us through the week:🔥 Episode 2 – True Crime Rewired: Dani steps into the story, retelling it from the ground level through immersive narrative 🧠 Episode 3 – True Crime Revisited: Brian & Dani dig into the case’s most disturbing questions, oversights, and the system failures that let it happenOne case. Three approaches. Every angle.✅ Forensic. Logical. Factual. 👮‍♂️ Hosted by Brian 🎧 For fans of Casefile, Dateline, Criminal 🔔 Subscribe now and follow the case across all three episodes. Episode two drops Wednesday.…

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TGF 005 Jeffrey Dahmer: Rewired 29:48

16 days ago29:48

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The headlines told you he was a monster. But what did it feel like to be anywhere near Jeffrey Dahmer? In this Rewired episode, Dani brings a different lens to the case—shifting from the crime scene to the human experience. Using real details as the foundation, she builds a story that steps into the lives impacted: the overlooked victims, the neighbors who sensed something was off, and the people who tried to speak up but weren’t heard.In this episode, you’ll hear: The quiet terror of a young man realizing he might not make it out A neighbor’s growing suspicion and frustration with police inaction The feeling inside Dahmer’s apartment the night everything unraveled The aftermath, through the eyes of a city trying to understand the unthinkable This isn't about just knowing what happened—it's about confronting what was ignored, missed, or dismissed.This is part two of a three-part case series on Jeffrey Dahmer. Catch the full story across all three episodes:🧊 Episode 1 – True Crime Uncovered: The facts and timeline with Brian 🔥 Episode 2 – True Crime Rewired: The human side with Dani 🧠 Episode 3 – True Crime Revisited: A deep dive with Brian & Dani on what the case still says about justice, race, and systemic failureOne case. Three voices. Every angle.📖 The story you know — told from the inside 🎭 Hosted by Dani 🎧 For fans of Lore, My Favorite Murder, Welcome to Night Vale 🔔 Don’t miss episode three on Friday: True Crime Revisited – Dahmer…

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TGF 006 Jeffrey Dahmer: Revisited 53:48

16 days ago53:48

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You’ve heard what happened. You’ve felt what it might’ve been like. Now it’s time to talk about what it all means.In this episode, Brian and Dani sit down to revisit the case of Jeffrey Dahmer—looking beyond the headlines and deep into the failures, patterns, and consequences that still echo today.Together, they explore: How Dahmer slipped through the cracks again and again The role race, class, and police negligence played in who was ignored The impact on the Milwaukee community, then and now And the lingering questions that still don’t have easy answers This isn’t about retelling the story. It’s about holding it up to the light—and asking what we’ve actually learned.This is the final episode in our three-part series on Jeffrey Dahmer. Missed one? Go back and listen:🧊 Episode 1 – Uncovered: The straight facts with Brian 🔥 Episode 2 – Rewired: The human experience with Dani 🧠 Episode 3 – Revisited: The big conversation with Brian & DaniOne case. Three episodes. Every angle.🎧 New case drops Monday. Hit follow to stay on the story.…

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TGF 007 John Wayne Gacy: Uncovered 1:04:09

16 days ago1:04:09

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He was a local contractor. A community volunteer. He dressed as a clown for children’s parties. And all the while, John Wayne Gacy was hiding something unthinkable beneath his home.In this episode of True Crime Uncovered, Brian opens the case file on one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. Between 1972 and 1978, Gacy murdered 33 young men and boys—and for years, no one suspected a thing.This episode breaks down: Gacy’s background and how he gained trust The first missing persons reports and overlooked red flags The police investigation that slowly closed in The shocking discovery under his house His arrest, trial, and final words No distractions. No hype. Just the timeline, the evidence, and the truth of how one man got away with murder—over and over again.This is the first episode in a three-part series on John Wayne Gacy. Keep listening for the full breakdown:🔥 Episode 2 – Rewired: Dani brings the story to life through immersive, scene-driven storytelling 🧠 Episode 3 – Revisited: Brian and Dani dig into the deeper failures and questions the case still raisesOne case. Three perspectives. Every angle.🎧 Follow now and catch episode two on Wednesday.…

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TGF 008 John Wayne Gacy: Rewired 59:59

16 days ago59:59

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John Wayne Gacy wasn’t a shadowy figure hiding in plain sight—he was front and center. A man people trusted. Smiled at. Hired. And somehow, even as boys kept disappearing, no one thought to look closer—until it was too late.In this Rewired episode, Dani reapproaches the case from the ground level—bringing you into the lives of those who were affected, and the moments that slipped past unnoticed. This isn’t a recap—it’s a human look at the fear, the silence, and the systems that failed to see what was right in front of them.In this episode: A teenage boy heads out for a job interview and never returns A mother waits for answers that never come Neighbors question strange smells—and get no real response A survivor speaks, but isn’t believed This is about more than Gacy. It’s about the people around him—the ones who were ignored, the ones who tried to stop him, and the ones who never made it home.This is the second episode in a three-part series on John Wayne Gacy. Follow the full case:🧊 Episode 1 – Uncovered: The facts, the timeline, and the investigation with Brian 🔥 Episode 2 – Rewired: The human side of the story with Dani 🧠 Episode 3 – Revisited: Brian and Dani break it all down—what happened, what failed, and what still haunts this caseOne case. Three voices. Every angle.🎧 Don’t miss episode three, dropping Friday. Follow now to stay on the case.…

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TGF 009 John Wayne Gacy: Revisited 1:01:07

16 days ago1:01:07

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We’ve laid out the timeline. We’ve stepped into the story. Now, it’s time to talk about what really happened—and why it was allowed to go on for so long.In this final episode on John Wayne Gacy, Brian and Dani sit down to unpack the case from every angle. What were the warning signs? Why weren’t they taken seriously? And how did someone like Gacy, with a criminal record and a growing number of red flags, keep slipping through the cracks?In this conversation: The missed opportunities that let Gacy keep killing How law enforcement failed the victims and their families The role bias, image, and assumption played in the investigation And what this case still teaches us about accountability and power It’s not just about understanding Gacy—it’s about everything that let him hide in plain sight.This is the final episode in our three-part series on John Wayne Gacy. Missed one? Go back and listen:🧊 Episode 1 – Uncovered: The straight facts with Brian 🔥 Episode 2 – Rewired: The human impact with Dani 🧠 Episode 3 – Revisited: The full breakdown with Brian & Dani One case. Three episodes. Every angle.🎧 Follow now for new cases every week—told three ways.…

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