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After Susan’s death, Tony goes on a downward spiral, twisting his version of faith to further alienate cult members and isolate themselves from the public. He begins to take child brides and multiple wives, claiming it is what God intended. Find out what led to his second arrest, the outcome of his trial, and what happened to the children in the cult.

Tony and Susan Alamo were a Christian couple who twisted the Bible’s teachings to begin their own cult focused on the exploitation of others. They had poor and homeless people turn over all of their belongings and work on their compound for free. Find out how they were successful, and what led the authorities to their door.

In the final episode on Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, their confessions finally caught up to them, and investigators sought to determine whether what Henry was claiming was the truth or another lie. They have their final meeting together, and after many years, some of the truth is exposed.

Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole have been separated, but continue to commit crimes, sometimes together and sometimes by themselves. Find out how Henry was caught, how officers discovered Ottis’ involvement, and what began a federal task force and a nationwide investigation of Henry’s crimes after his arrest.

This week, we begin the story of Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole, who committed multiple acts of murder, as well as alleged cannibalism. Henry first murdered his mother, and spent over a decade in prison before he ever met Ottis Toole. Find out how they met, their stories, and why Henry abducted Ottis' niece.

In the conclusion to the story of Bonnie and Clyde, the couple narrowly escapes a police shootout and a mob of angry townspeople. Find out where they went after they escaped, what happened to Clyde's brother, and how Bonnie and Clyde's love story ended.

This week, on True Love, Truer Crimes, we continue the story of Bonnie and Clyde, on the run from the law and in need of money. Find out how the gang added more members, including Clyde’s own brother, and how Bonnie suffered a devastating injury.

This week we continue the story of Bonnie and Clyde, the most famous criminal couple. Find out how Clyde served his prison sentence, what happened when he was released, and why the couple chose to continue to live a life of crime.

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are arguably the most famous criminal couple of all time. Their crime spree in the 1930's was one of the most widely-publicized manhunts in U.S. history, and became the subject of movies, books, and more. Find out who they were before they met, why their crimes began, and how their story ended.

This is part two of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg's story, including what led to their eventual arrest, the details of their trial, and their sentencing. Find out what role Ethel's brother played in their trial, and whether he was punished for his role in the espionage.

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were arrested and convicted of espionage in the 1950s. Both were members of the Communist Party in a time where communism was a cause for scrutiny and fear in the United States. This episode is part 1 of 2, where you can hear about their upbringing, their decision to commit espionage, and how they stole information and provided it to the Soviets.

Karla Faye Tucker did not have an easy childhood, becoming addicted to heroin by age eleven, and a prostitute by fourteen. She was introduced to Daniel Garrett, a Vietnam veteran who claimed he could make Karla a trained killer, by mutual friends. Together, the two would host a days-long party that resulted in a double homicide.