true crime

My Cousin Augie, created and hosted by Mary Spicuzza

'My Cousin Augie' explores the unsolved murder of Milwaukee's Augie Palmisano

Jimmy Gutierrez

Investigative reporter Mary Spicuzza of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel examines the murder of her cousin, Augie Palmisano, and the history of organized crime in Milwaukee in a new podcast.

The cast of 'Run Bambi Run' rehearses at the Milwaukee Rep. Erika Olson (front center) plays Laurie Bembenek.

Arts & Culture

Run Bambi Run: Laurie Bembenek story adapted into rock musical at Milwaukee Rep

Emily Files

'Run Bambi Run' tells the story of Lawrencia Bembenek, a former Milwaukee cop who was convicted of killing her husband’s ex-wife in 1981.

Adnan Syed, center, leaves the Cummings Courthouse in Baltimore on Monday. A judge has ordered the release of Syed after overturning his conviction for a 1999 murder that was chronicled in the hit podcast <em>Serial</em>.

The double-edged sword of true crime stories' popularity, a UWM professor explains

Mallory Cheng

True crime podcasts, television and streaming series are extremely popular and the genre continues to grow. But why is it so popular? Is it problematic to be a fan?

Regional

Investigating Father Alfred Kunz: 'Unsolved' Podcast Continues With Live Event

The final installment of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Unsolved podcast series was released Thursday. In its third season, reporter Gina Barton…

Regional

'Unsolved' Continues Exploring Potential Suspects In Wisconsin Priest's 1998 Murder

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's true crime series Unsolved explores cold cases from Wisconsin through both print reporting and an accompanying podcast.…