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Skip straight to the case: (8:20)Tommy Lynn Sells was a drifter whose crimes stretched across multiple U.S. states. Known as the “Coast-to-Coast Killer,” Sells claimed responsibility for dozens of murders, though he was only convicted in two cases. His transient lifestyle, violent childhood, and habit of targeting vulnerable victims made him one of the most elusive and disturbing killers of his era. Sells once said ‘I am hatred. When you look at me, you look at hate. I don't know what love is. Two words I don't like to use are 'love' and 'sorry,' because I'm about hate.”His crimes are some of the most heinous that could ever be imagined. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/06/28/tommy-lynn-sells-and-his-reign-of-terror/Be sure to check the timestamps to get straight to the episode section that you want to listen to.Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyCheck out our Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyFollow our Facebook page for breaking news - Facebook.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by: IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Quince - Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too

Timestamps:(8:55) - Maternal Instinct Discussion(13:55) - Cancer ScammersWith the rise of crowdfunding, there has also been a rise in fraudulent fundraising schemes being carried out.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss three separate cases where women have faked cancer diagnoses in order to raise money for personal use: American woman Vanessa O’Rourke told friends and family in 2015 that she had been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a deadly form of cancer. She raised money for fake experimental treatment and fled to Australia. She is currently on the FBI’s Most Wanted List. Australian mother-of-four Tara Enoka created a YouTube channel in 2021 titled ‘Stand with Tara.’ She spoke about being diagnosed with cervical and breast cancer. Fundraising efforts for Tara raised over $35,000 before her fraudulent scheme was uncovered. Tara never had cancer. Australian mother Michelle Bodzsar developed a gambling addiction during the pandemic. A few years later, after her young son suffered an eye injury during a trampoline accident, she saw an opportunity and ran with it. Michelle faked a cancer diagnosis for her son - even shaving his eyebrows and his head to make her story believable. Michelle has been jailed for her crimes. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/06/14/social-scammers-june-2026/GoFundMe has repeatedly stated that fraudulent campaigns account for less than 0.1% of all campaigns (fewer than 1 in 1,000). Be sure to check the timestamps to get straight to the episode section that you want to listen to.Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyCheck out our Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyFollow our Facebook page for breaking news - Facebook.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.Square - If you’re running a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at Square.com/go/tcs

Timestamp to skip the intro: (8:28)In some countries, parricide - the killing of a parent by a child - accounts for up to 5% of all homicides. In January 2026, Clayton Dietz (11) allegedly killed his father Douglas after his Nintendo Switch was taken away from him. In December 2025, Nevada man Adrian Bailey called 911 and confessed to killing both of his parents with a child-sized baseball bat. Carrie Zetel was allegedly murdered with a rock by her mentally ill daughter Lauren in October 2025. Carrie had voiced suspicions that Lauren was also responsible for the death of her father in 2018. After attending Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party in December 2025, Nick Reiner - the son of esteemed Hollywood actor/director Rob Reiner - allegedly took the lives of his father, and his mother Michele. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/27/clayton-dietz-11-allegedly-murdered-his-father-after-his-nintento-switch-was-taken-away/This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter code TCS ButcherBox - For over a decade, ButcherBox has led the industry with meat and seafood that’s antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and independently verified. It’s the clean, trustworthy protein you want to be eating, especially at the start of a new year. As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/TCS Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyCome and join us on Patreon - for around $1 per week, you get exclusive content plus all content is ad-free. Patreon.com/truecrimesociety

Timestamp to skip intro: (5:35)On December 30, 2025, colleagues of dentist Dr Spencer Tepe became concerned when he did not show up to work as scheduled. They called in a welfare check and went to the Tepe’s home in Columbus, Ohio to find out what was going on.What awaited them was a gruesome scene. Spencer (37) and his wife Monique (39) were found dead inside the home. Reports indicate that the couple had been shot. Their two young children were found inside the home, unharmed and were said to be screaming.On January 10, authorities announced that Monique’s ex-husband, surgeon Michael McKee, had been arrested and charged with two counts of murder. Monique and Michael had apparently only been married for 7 months many years ago, and their divorce was finalized in 2017. What do you think the motive was in this case?Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/07/the-murder-of-spencer-tepe-and-his-wife-monique/This episode is sponsored by:Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Don't wait. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content. In a recent episode, we cover the case of Terri Ann Ackerman, a missing woman who ended up being found deceased in her own home, SEVEN years after she disappeared. Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyIntroducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment. Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings). You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets