Generation Why: True Crime
Since its debut in June 2012 with the episode Jury Duty, Generation Why Podcast has been your source for gripping true crime, intriguing mysteries, and fascinating conspiracies every week. Hosted by Justin and Aaron, the...
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- 🇺🇸United States · True CrimeHOME#1309.4K to 50K
- 🇨🇱CL · True Crime#35500 to 2.6K
- 🇮🇳India · True Crime#151341 to 1.8K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · True Crime#167307 to 1.6K
- 🇦🇺Australia · True Crime#141278 to 1.5K
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24K to 125K🇺🇸80%🇨🇱4%🇮🇳3%+7 more - Active Followers
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| 11/2/26 | Where Are Amber Aiaz & Melissa Fu? - 708 | When Amber Aiaz and her 12-year-old daughter Melissa Fu went missing, Amber’s husband, Cheng Zhang, told a story so far-fetched that investigators were certain he was involved. However, before long, they would start to seriously wonder: could the most unbelievable explanation be true? **A prior version of this episode contained the wrong audio. This has now been corrected.Connect With UsWebsite: genwhypod.comInstagram: @generationwhypodcastFacebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcastTikTok: @genwhypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 36m 23s | ||||||
| 10/25/26 | The History & Haunting of Eastern State Penitentiary - 707 | Today, Eastern State Penitentiary is best known as a museum which strives to educate the public on the criminal justice system, but it was once considered one of the most revolutionary prisons of its time. Built around the ideas of penance, reflection and reform, the prison was designed to keep inmates in solitary confinement in the hope that they would reflect on their crimes and change their ways. And over the years, it housed infamous criminals, including Chicago gangster Al Capone and notorious bank robber Willie Sutton. But there are also accounts of paranormal activity. In this episode we will be talking about the prison and its history.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 44m 53s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | Strange Stories - The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery - 706 | In December 1900, three Scottish lighthouse keepers seemingly vanished without a trace from a remote island called Eilean Mór. When a fourth keeper arrived at the isolated station to relieve one of his colleagues from his post, he was startled to find an entirely empty stone structure devoid of life. What happened at the lighthouse and where were the keepers?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 49m 31s | ||||||
| 10/18/26 | The Murder of Arpana Jinaga - 705 | October 31st, 2008. Seattle, Washington. On Halloween in 2008, residents of the Valley View apartment complex in Redmond, WA, hosted a Halloween party. Guests were free to move between different units, each with their unique themes such as a 60’s lounge, a pirate-themed room, a winter wonderland, and a haunted forest. More than two dozen people attended the party, mingling and moving from one apartment to the next. However, tragedy struck the Valley View apartment complex when a woman was found dead in her apartment in the early morning hours of November 3rd. So, what happened that night and who killed Arpana Jinaga?Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 46m 36s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  Listen Now: Audible True Crime – Ghost Story | Audible True Crime is a dedicated podcast feed where we bring you the best podcasts in true crime, with episodes dropping every single week. Just in time for spooky season, we’re releasing a show called Ghost Story, a series about a hidden family secret, unexplainable events and jaw-dropping coincidences. Tristan Redman doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in his teenage bedroom. And when he discovers later that occupants of his family home have seen the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s intrigued. Because it just so happens that his wife’s great grandmother, Naomi Dancy, was murdered in the house next door…killed by two gunshots to the face. Audible subscribers can binge all episodes on Audible True Crime early and ad-free right now. Join Audible in the Audible App or by subscribing on Apple Podcasts. Listen Now: HERE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 9m 18s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | The Pierre Hotel Heist - 704 | January 2nd, 1972. The Pierre Hotel, New York City. In the early morning hours, a black limo pulled up to the entrance of the Pierre Hotel. A man stepped out and told the security guard he was a registered guest. A group of armed robbers then held the security guards, hotel staff, and several guests hostage while they robbed the hotel of millions of dollars worth of jewelry and cash. The Pierre Hotel Heist was later listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest, most successful hotel robbery in history.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 39m 43s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | The Gilham Family Murders - 703 | August 28, 1993. Sydney, Australia. 23 year old Jeffrey Gilham, wearing only his boxer shorts, went to a neighbor's house seeking help. He claimed that his 25 year old brother, Christopher, had murdered their parents and set their bodies on fire. Jeffrey said he killed his brother in retaliation. But Jeffrey's uncle began to doubt his nephew's story and urged that he be investigated. Did Christopher Gilham really kill his parents? Or had Jeffrey killed his three family members and frame his dead brother?Connect With UsWebsite: genwhypod.comInstagram: @generationwhypodcastFacebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcastTikTok: @genwhypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 44m 52s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | The Ariana Ptarcinski Case - 702 | December 25th, 2021. Spring Hill, Florida. After spending time with family, 18-year-old Ariana Ptarcinski and her boyfriend Ramon Calderon Durst went to her room to watch TV. Around midnight, Ramon burst into her parents’ room holding Ariana, who was bleeding to death from a cut to her throat. Ramon was detained for several hours, but was never charged. Special guest: Sarah Turney of Voices For Justice.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 52m 37s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder | Lauren Malloy was a baby when her mother, Lori, was murdered in East Providence, Rhode Island. For thirty years, no one told her. Everyone said Lori died of natural causes. Then a stranger sent Lauren a message — and the lie collapsed. Now Lauren is investigating her own mother’s murder. She’s recorded hundreds of hours of interviews with law enforcement, family, childhood friends, and people who won’t stop contradicting each other. Every answer opens a darker question. Every person she trusts seems to be hiding something. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more she realizes the people she trusts may be the ones with the most to hide. A 10-part true crime investigation hosted by the victim’s daughter. Lauren’s mission: to finally uncover the identity of Lori’s killer. Audible subscribers can binge all 10 episodes early and ad-free right now. Join Audible in the Audible App or by subscribing on Apple Podcasts. Listen now: HERE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 5m 18s | ||||||
| 9/27/26 | The Death Of Kari Baker - 701 | April 8th, 2006. Hewitt, Texas. Shortly after midnight, Pastor Matt Baker called 911 to report finding his wife unresponsive after he returned home from running errands. A justice of the peace declared Kari’s death a suicide caused by an overdose of sleeping pills combined with alcohol. Kari’s family initially accepted this ruling, but they later became suspicious of Matt and launched their own investigation.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 1h 10m 33s | ||||||
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| 9/20/26 | 1984 San Ysidro McDonald's Massacre - 700 | July 18th 1984. San Ysidro, California. What seemed to be an ordinary summer day turned anything but ordinary when a gunman entered the premises and unleashed gunfire for 77 long minutes. Wreaking havoc, terror, taking 21 lives and injuring 19. One of the deadliest mass shootings in American History.Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 47m 55s | ||||||
| 9/13/26 | The Assassination of Derwin Brown - 699 | In 2000, a DeKalb County, Georgia, local election led to the murder of Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown, after a discovery of extensive corruption within the Sheriff’s Department. The primary suspect was Brown’s predecessor, Sidney Dorsey. Another death and a year-long investigation uncovered a murder conspiracy that shocked the community. Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 1h 08m 25s | ||||||
| 9/6/26 | true crimepolice shooting+3 | — | — | South Philadelphia | Termaine Hickspolice shooting+3 | — | 45m 54s | ||
| 8/30/26 | murderunsolved crime+3 | — | — | Kansas City, Missouri | Anastasia WitbolsFeugenmurder+4 | — | 1h 09m 09s | ||
| 8/24/26 | true crimepodcast+4 | — | Guru: The Dark Side of Enlightenment | — | true crimepodcast+5 | Audible | 6m 03s | ||
| 8/23/26 | murdermysterious death+3 | — | Audiblegenerationwhypodcast+2 | — | murderinvestigation+3 | — | 42m 40s | ||
| 8/16/26 | The Caneiro Family Murders - 695 | November 20th, 2018. Monmouth County, New Jersey. Authorities responded to a report of a fire at the Ocean Township home of Paul Caneiro. Almost immediately, investigators suspected it was arson. Hours later, the bodies of Paul’s brother Keith, and his wife and children, were found inside their burning home in Colts Neck. Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | 54m 01s | ||||||
| 8/9/26 | kidnappingtrue crime+3 | — | — | — | kidnapperbank withdrawal+3 | — | 45m 23s | ||
| 8/5/26 | true crimemurder trial+3 | — | AudibleGeneration Why+7 | — | Mark Lundymurder+7 | — | 1h 08m 49s | ||
| 8/2/26 | true crimelegal issues+3 | — | — | — | Lundy murdersMark Lundy+3 | — | 38m 02s | ||
| 7/29/26 | murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | — | Lundy murderstrue crime+3 | — | 52m 22s | ||
| 7/26/26 | murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | Palmerston North | Lundy murderstrue crime+3 | — | 33m 23s | ||
| 7/19/26 | heisttrue crime+3 | — | Audible | Los Angeles, California | Dunbar Armoredheist+5 | — | 55m 31s | ||
| 7/15/26 | true crimedetective story+3 | — | — | — | true crimejewel thief+3 | — | 48m 39s | ||
| 7/13/26 | manifestoinspiration+4 | — | AudiblePlease & Thanks Productions+3 | — | Dan Taberskimanifesto+5 | — | 8m 01s | ||
| 7/13/26 | murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | Redding, Connecticut | Abe Dabelamurder investigation+3 | — | 58m 04s | ||
| 7/12/26 | murder investigationtrial+3 | — | — | — | Scott MacklemFrederick Freeman+5 | — | 2m 42s | ||
| 7/6/26 | UFO sightingsmilitary encounters+3 | — | U.S. Air Force | RAF WoodbridgeRendlesham Forest | Rendlesham ForestUFO+3 | — | 46m 38s | ||
| 6/29/26 | self defensedomestic abuse+3 | — | — | Poughkeepsie, New York | Nikki AddimandoChristopher Grover+3 | — | 55m 56s | ||
| 6/22/26 | mysterious deathtrue crime+3 | — | — | Grosse Pointe FarmsMichigan+2 | JoAnn Matouk Romaindisappearance+3 | — | 1h 06m 42s | ||
| 6/15/26 | true crimelegal cases+3 | Vinnie Politan | CourtTV | — | Vinnie PolitanCourtTV+3 | Audible | 40m 44s | ||
| 6/8/26 | disappearancetrue crime+3 | — | — | Castaic, CaliforniaLake Castaic | Bryce Laspisadisappearance+5 | — | 34m 04s | ||
| 6/1/26 | true crimemurder investigation+3 | — | — | Hewitt, Texas | Graf brothersHewitt Texas+3 | — | 48m 07s | ||
| 5/25/26 | murder investigationmissing person+3 | — | — | Constantine, Michigan | Jodi ParrackRaymond McCann+5 | — | 50m 21s | ||
| 5/18/26 | anthrax attacksinvestigation+3 | — | — | United States | anthrax9/11+5 | Audible | 1h 12m 07s | ||
| 5/11/26 | murderinvestigation+4 | — | — | Beckley, West Virginia | Michael Cochranmurder+6 | — | 55m 23s | ||
| 5/6/26 | true crimemissing children+3 | — | — | — | Sodder childrenfire investigation+3 | Audible | 45m 31s | ||
| 5/4/26 | true crimemystery+3 | — | — | — | Sodder childrenfire+5 | — | 42m 47s | ||
| 4/27/26 | murderdomestic violence+3 | — | Broward County Sheriff’s Office | Tamarac, FL | Tamarac murdersDavid Ponzer+3 | — | 54m 06s | ||
| 4/20/26 | true crimeconspiracy+3 | — | FBIMcDonald’s | — | McDonald'sMonopoly+5 | — | 50m 16s | ||
| 4/13/26 | disappearancemurder investigation+3 | — | Indiana University | Bloomington, Indiana | Jill Behrmanmurder+5 | — | 52m 55s | ||
| 4/6/26 | true crimeunsolved crime+4 | — | — | Las CrucesNew Mexico | Las Crucesbowling alley+6 | Audible | 43m 25s | ||
| 3/30/26 | murdertrue crime+3 | — | — | Scarborough, Maine | Ashley Ouellettemurder+3 | — | 44m 03s | ||
| 3/27/26 | musiccivil rights+3 | — | The Man | — | Afromanhome raid+3 | — | 46m 44s | ||
| 3/23/26 | murderinvestigation+3 | — | — | Sugar Hill, Georgia | Emogene ThompsonMichael Chapel+3 | — | 1h 04m 59s | ||
| 3/16/26 | missing persontrue crime+3 | — | Texas State University | Lulling, Texas | Jason Landrymissing person+3 | — | 50m 35s | ||
| 3/9/26 | mysterious deathtrue crime+3 | — | — | Terral, Oklahoma | Noah Presgrovemysterious death+3 | — | 43m 26s | ||
| 3/4/26 | murdertrials+3 | — | Adelson family | — | Dan Markelmurder+3 | — | 42m 27s | ||
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Chart history for Generation Why: True Crime
Peaked at #35 in CL, currently #35 in CL.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| Ireland | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| PH | — | #126 | #126 | — |
| United States | — | #130 | #130 | — |
| CZ | — | #136 | #136 | — |
| Australia | — | #141 | #141 | — |
| IS | — | #143 | #143 | — |
| India | — | #151 | #151 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #154 | #154 | — |
| Norway | — | #165 | #165 | — |
| Brazil | — | #167 | #167 | — |
| Canada | — | #175 | #175 | — |
| PL | — | #175 | #175 | — |
| GR | — | #176 | #176 | — |
| Japan | — | #177 | #177 | — |
| SG | — | #177 | #177 | — |
| HU | — | #178 | #178 | — |
| Denmark | — | #179 | #179 | — |
| HK | — | #183 | #183 | — |
| Finland | — | #190 | #190 | — |
Chart Positions
24 placements across 24 markets.
Chart Positions
24 placements across 24 markets.