Sidetrack Sleuth
I’m Jessica — a lifelong true crime enthusiast with a curious mind, a lot of opinions, and a tendency to get sidetracked. Every week, I walk you through a fascinating case and the stories behind it, then let the conversation wander into unexpected territory — because crime doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and neither do our thoughts.
From cold cases and courtroom drama to celebrity scandals, pop culture hot takes, political messes, and whatever’s trending on my For You page, nothing is off-limits. I’ll wrap things up with The Lead — my weekly recommendation you didn’t know you needed — and occasionally drag a guest into The Depositions for their testimony on all things crime and chaos.
Think of it as your smartest, most unhinged group chat come to life — equal parts investigative deep dive and oversharing bestie energy. If you love true crime and a good tangent, you’re in the right place.
Sidetrack Sleuth
Latest Episodes
Amy Bishop
Hi sleuths!This episode is twisty and it covers Jessica's favorite... the grey area! Tell us what you thinkhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/murders-texas-town-connected-convicted-killer-maintains-innocence/story?id=80564869...
We are back but our audio is MEHHHHHH
SLLLLEEEUUUTTTHHHHHSSSSWe recording in person for the first time and there is an echo. I gave it my ALL and many hours... It was can it or give it to you like this.We will BE BETTER!!! This case is a good though, pl...
Two Stories/ Kelly Peters/Matthew Shepard
Hi, I don't know when we will be back again but are doing our best!The first story is a wild ride full of PTA dramaThe second story is Matthew Sheppard's storyhttps://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-framed/https...
Episode 34: Denise Huskins//Victim F
Hi Sleuths, this story is wild and sad and frustrating. We want you to listen to the podcast but then go buy Denise's book, Victim Fhttps://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/denise-huskins-called-the-real-life-gone-girl-gets-apology-from-police...
Episode 33: ELIZABETH IS THE STORYTELLER! Pinkerton Detective Agency
Hiiii Sleuths! Elizabeth is BACK! She came back STRONG telling us all about the Pinkerton Detective Agency. There are lots of modern references that will make you feel cool that you know them. It's a must listen! Also, it was a late night recor...