True Crime & Headlines with Jules + Jen

YOU DESERVE TO BE FOUND! Hosted by -- Jules and Jen, who aim to not just share the HOW, but analyze and assess the WHY behind the crimes they report on. This is a place where we encourage everyone to always dig deeper into the crimes -- beyond the headlines. We get down to business quickly and focus on the victims first. Let’s learn and push ourselves to ask the big questions from the big players. Catch up on episodes while we work hard behind the scenes to bring you two upcoming fundraising true crime podcasts: The Homicide Tree or NO Listen to the entire first season of Jules’ long form investigative podcast Missing in Hush Town, available everywhere. Listen to Jen’s short-form investigative podcast series The Unseen Truth, available everywhere. Email us: outreach@fireeyesmedia.comThis is a proud production of women-owned Fire Eyes Media, LLCOriginal music composed by ”Audio Steve” Stephen C. Nill Follow us on Instagram:@yourhostjules @jenriverainvestigates

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Episodes

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025

We're Back!Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1!New Episodes EVERY Tuesday!When Kyle was an adult, he learned his father's lifelong dark secret: whereas everyone believed his father to be a family man and Chicago firefighter, he was living a double life...as a Chicago hitman for the mafia.Jules sits down with Kyle Tekiela, host and producer of the chart-topping true crime podcast, Crook County. Kyle takes us behind the scenes into the why and not just the how he made this podcast. To listen to Kyle Tekiela's hit podcast, "Crook County" https://www.crookcountypodcast.com/Follow Kyle on Instagram: @champagnetekielaFollow Crook County Podcast on Instagram:@crookcountypodcast Don't forget to say hi to your hosts, Jules and Jen!Instagram:@yourhostjules@jenriverainvestigates Have a case you want us to cover?Please email us:outreach@fireeyesmedia.comJules: jules@fireeyesmedia.comJen: jen@fireeyesmedia.com Help us keep telling cases by leaving a 5 star review and rating wherever you get podcasts. True Crime and Headlines is a Fire Eyes Media LLC Network podcast and production.you're wantedyou're lovedand you deserve to be here 

Friday Feb 14, 2025

Subscribe to YOU SHOULD BE HERE wherever you get podcasts and don't miss an episode of Or, NO, out now.17 cases of victims of domestic violence.17 loved ones who should be here.17 loved ones who deserved a safe love.10 podcasters come together to tell their stories, one case at a time. Introducing the 100 percent not-for-profit fundraising podcast raising money to give back to organizations helping victims of crimes. Just by listening, you will help raise money. Each play means money is raised for victims. Thank YOU.You are wanted.You are needed.And you deserve a SAFE love.This is a Podcaster’s Give Back collaboration. All podcasters have donated their time and research to help advocate for victims of domestic violence. And we are raising money to give back to non profits which are standing  against domestic violence. If you or someone you love is a victim of violence, please contact the domestic violence hotline at 1800-799-7233 To donate, please visit buymeacoffee.com/youshouldbehere.Connect with You Should Be Here on Instagram:@youshouldbeherepodContact: jules@fireeyesmedia.com 

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025

We're Back! Season Three is Coming February 11th!Guest Episode:Our friends Rachel and Heather from the weekly true crime podcast, Like Mother, Like Murder, step in to our feed today to share the story about Hope Mater. "This week Rachel and Heather had the AMAZING opportunity to speak with Hope Mater. This resilient and awe-inspiring mom shares on the loss of her two children, Alec and Lydia. Hope describes the memories she will always cherish, what could have been done differently, and Hope's message and her efforts to raise awareness.Follow HopeTikTok - @hope.in.the.painInstagram - @hope_in_the_painYouTube -  @hopeinthepainAnd as Hope would say, be kind and abound in hope."

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024

How do families in the trenches of grief and despair navigate how to seek justice for a loved one? Where do families go after a loved one is missing, murdered, or kidnapped? This holiday season, a group of women  in true crime podcasting have come together to raise money to help those in need of guidance while they navigate the unthinkable- seeking justice and advocating for their loved one during trauma and tragedy. Shores of Strength is a non profit which aims to be a guiding light to those who need help- how can they share their story? Who can they get to listen? How can they raise money for legal fees?By donating to Shores of Strength, you’re helping victims this holiday season. Each donation is a symbolic ornament placed upon the homicide tree in remembrance of someone's loved one who should be here this holiday season.Each episode is a different case, a different person who should be here- deserves to be here, but isn't- and each case is told by a host of a weekly true crime podcast. Subscribe to The Homicide Tree wherever you get your podcasts. All episodes will be available, at once, on November 29th.  This is a “Podcasters Give Back” fundraiser. Produced by FireEyesMedia, LLC All money donated goes to Shores Of StrengthDonate here:https://buymeacoffee.com/thehomicidetreePodcasts Participating:Missing in Hush TownThe Unseen TruthTwisted & UncorkedLike Mother, Like MurderPrime Time KrimeWicked Ever AfterCrime with Holly 

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

Send us a textHAUNTED HOTEL: The Emily Morgan Hotel with Special Guests THE BROWN BROTHERS HAUNTING HOURHappy Halloween!Jules and Jen here! We're so excited to introduce our audience to our friends, Ryan and Tyler from The Brown Brothers Haunting HourFind them here:https://open.spotify.com/show/54jXV87oMYT2rc4irZvMkw?si=bMWTeWh5QnuLoIGJoOuK6whttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brown-brothers-haunting-hour/id1509970230https://linktr.ee/BrownbroshauntinghourWe're committed to sharing cases which need more attention! We hope to introduce you to different podcasts which you'll fall in love with. Consider this our "podcast sampler" of our friends in the true crime community.You're wantedYou're lovedand you deserve to be found..Where are the weekly True Crime and Headlines episodes?They're taking the scenic route and Jules as Jen work hard on Season 2 of Missing in Hush Town the Podcast and Missing in Hush Town the DocumentaryAre you girls done with True Crime and Headlines?Noooo! We're just very devoted to finding out where Bethany Markowski is and she deserves all our focus for the time! #bethanysbrigadeFollow us on Instagram:@fireeyesmediallc@yourhostjules@jenriverinvestigatesOur next project is The Homicide Tree and comes out on November 29, 2024 and it's a collaborative podcast with many of our podcasting friends to raise money for our victim support non profit, Shores of Strength.Support the show

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

Send us a textGuest Podcast: Twisted & Uncorked // UNSOLVED CASE OF STEPHON EDGERTON "Smile Through The Radio" Alecia and Sierra, our wonderful friends from Twisted & Uncorked, take over our feed today by bringing us an episode from their weekly true crime and supernatural podcast. This case is the unsolved case of Stephon Edgerton. To learn more, please visit:YouTube Twisted & UncorkedTikTok and Instagram: @twistedanduncorkedTwitter: @twisted_pod Facebook: @twistedanduncorkedpodcast We're committed to sharing cases which need more attention! We hope to introduce you to different podcasts which you'll fall in love with. Consider this our "podcast sampler" of our friends in the true crime community.You're wantedYou're lovedand you deserve to be found..Where are the weekly True Crime and Headlines episodes?They're taking the scenic route and Jules as Jen work hard on Season 2 of Missing in Hush Town the Podcast and Missing in Hush Town the Documentary Are you girls done with True Crime and Headlines?Noooo! We're just very devoted to finding out where Bethany Markowski is and she deserves all our focus for the time! #bethanysbrigade Follow us on Instagram:@fireeyesmediallc@yourhostjules@jenriverinvestigatesOur next project is The Homicide Tree and comes out on November 29, 2024 and it's a collaborative podcast with many of our podcasting friends to raise money for our victim support non profit, Shores of Strength.Support the show

Saturday Oct 05, 2024

Send us a textHi! Jules and Jen here- we're working on production behind the scenes to expand True Crime and Headlines, so while we do that, we're going to be featuring some of our podcasting community. They're sending us cases they feel truly need to be heard by more ears. We believe in community over competition- there's no gatekeeping with justice. These coming featured podcasters are ones we respect, know very well, and can vouch that they truly care about justice and put victims first. This week's guest episode is from our friends Rachel and Heather over at Like Mother Like Murder podcast. ------Trigger Warning----child deathRowan Milford Morey was found murdered in an apparent murder/suicide by the hands of his very own father. In a devastating twist of events, just two days before, Rowan was supposed to be dropped back off with his M=mother, Brandi, and when that didn't happen--she knew something was wrong. Brandi joined us to share stories of her son, talk about a failed system and what exactly happened from trying to report Rowan missing to when she found out he was no longer with us. Please listen today and share Rowans story for everyone to hear. Brandi Morey-Pols is deteremined to make a difference for parents, children, families in hopes to stop this from happening to anyone else. To donate to Brandi Morey-Pols and her family please go to their GoFundMe here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/show-love-and-support-for-brandi-and-family?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebookFollow the RIP Rowan Morey page on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566729802829BrandiMarie26 - TikTokSources:Interview with Brandi Morey-Pols https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/byron-center-mi/rowan-morey-11956071https://www.wafb.com/2024/08/30/my-worst-nightmare-come-true-mother-calls-change-after-son-killed-murder-suicide-by-his-dad/https://www.woodtv.com/news/kent-county/mother-says-flawed-court-system-led-to-sons-murder/  Thank you so much, Rachel & HeatherSupport the show

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024

Send us a textSeason 2//Episode 6What happens when an investigative journalist cracks a cold case murder by understanding a serial killer's habits? Find out in our latest episode of True Crime and Headlines. We are joined by the remarkable Jillian Lauren, who worked closely with the infamous Samuel Little and created the gripping documentary "Confronting a Serial Killer." Jillian shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey, revealing the moment she solved a murder case, confirmed by retired detective Rick Jackson, and discusses her mission to restore dignity to Little’s victims. Through her candid recounting, we explore the emotional resilience and relentless dedication required in true crime investigations.Jillian Lauren, author of the memoirs:EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTEDSOME GIRLS: My life in a HarenmJillian Lauren, author of the novels:PRETTY. SOME GIRLS.BEHOLD THE MONSTER: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer Follow Jillian on social media:Facebook- JillianLaurenAuthorInstagram-JillianLaurenLinkedIn- JillianLaurenTIKTOK- JillianLaurenAuthorwww.jillianlauren.comYou're wantedYou're lovedand don't you forget it.Xoxo Jules and Jen Fire Eyes Media, LLCEmail us!Jules@fireeyesmedia.comJen@fireeyesmedia.comSupport the show

Wednesday Aug 28, 2024

Send us a textIt's here!Justice for Jennifer and Adrianna WixPREVIEW: Missing in Hush Town // Prologue + Chapter 1Binge the entire first season now! Missing in Hush Town is available everywhere you get podcasts, or find a player here:http://missinginhushtown.buzzsprout.comSupport the show

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024

Send us a textWelcome back to True Crime and Headlines!!On today's episode, Jen welcomes Dr. Leslie Dobson, a renowned clinical and forensic psychologist, who brings her vast expertise in assessing psychopathy in violent and sexual offenders. Leslie takes us behind the scenes of her complex work, revealing the psychological tools and assessments she uses to identify psychopathic traits. Jen and Leslie also share a heartfelt discussion on the challenges of raising awareness about grim topics like the dark web and pedophilia, emphasizing the importance of child safety. Connect with Leslie:https://drlesliedobson.com/https://www.instagram.com/drlesliedobson/https://www.tiktok.com/@drlesliedobsonConnect with Jules + Jen:https://www.truecrimeandheadlines.com/Support the show

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