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March 12, 2026 / 00:55

This episode features discussions on true crime, podcasting, and case selection processes. Hosts discuss their background in true crime and the influence of family.

They share how true crime has been a part of their lives since childhood, with one host mentioning her mother and grandmother's interest in the genre.

The hosts explain their case selection process, likening it to a game of Tetris, and mention their case suggestion form available on their website.

They highlight the recent case of Melissa Lucio from New Mexico, indicating that they have been working on it and will release more information soon.

TLDR

Hosts discuss their true crime roots and the Melissa Lucio case.

Episode

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[music] >> How did you start with true crime and podcasts? True crime was born and bred

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into me since I was little. My mom was a crime junkie and her mom before her. >> [music]

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>> And podcast was actually Brit. I used to tell her that sounds awful and I bet no

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one would listen. >> [laughter] >> What is your case selection process? [music] It is a game of Tetris that I do not

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have long enough to explain to you for another day, but it [music] all starts with our case suggestion form,

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which is on our website, crimejunkie.com. What is a recent case that you can't stop thinking about?

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The Melissa Lucio's case out of New Mexico. [music] We've been spending a lot of time working on that one, so

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expect something soon.

Episode Highlights

The Roots of True Crime
She shares how her family's history shaped her passion for true crime.
“True crime was born and bred into me since I was little.”
@ 00m 05s
March 12, 2026
Case Selection Process
A glimpse into the complex process of selecting cases for their podcast.
“It is a game of Tetris that I do not have long enough to explain to you.”
@ 00m 24s
March 12, 2026
Upcoming Focus: Melissa Lucio
They are currently working on the case of Melissa Lucio from New Mexico.
“The Melissa Lucio's case out of New Mexico... expect something soon.”
@ 00m 47s
March 12, 2026

Episode Quotes

True crime was born and bred into me since I was little.
Answering the MOST asked questions from Youtube Comments! #crimejunkies #crimejunkiepodcast
The Melissa Lucio's case out of New Mexico... expect something soon.
Answering the MOST asked questions from Youtube Comments! #crimejunkies #crimejunkiepodcast

Key Moments

True Crime Origins00:05
Case Selection00:24
Melissa Lucio Case00:47