Sworn

For over 20 years, Ken Tekiela was a celebrated firefighter, husband, and father of two —but he led a secret, double life as a hitman for the Chicago mob. When the truth came out, it destroyed his family. Now, his son Kyle, host of Crook County, is left to pick up the pieces. Crook County is the shocking true crime podcast about Kenny “The Kid” Tekiela’s rise through the ranks of the legendary organized crime syndicate, the Chicago Outfit, and the lasting impact this has on a family. From iHeartRadio and Tenderfoot TV, welcome to Crook County. Follow the show here. To binge the full season, subscribe to Tenderfoot+. Click here for more details: https://tenderfoot.tv/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

In the depths of an Atlanta forest, a clash between activists and authorities ended in tragedy. But the official narrative doesn't add up. We Came to the Forest, a new investigative podcast from Wondery, Campsite Media, and TenderfootTV, peels back the layers of secrecy surrounding a deadly confrontation that shook a community to its core. Through exclusive recordings and never-before-released eyewitness accounts, host Matthew Schaer exposes the hidden truths behind a nighttime shootout that left one activist dead and countless lives forever changed. As we dig deeper, we uncover a web of conflicting testimonies, missing evidence, and allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of law enforcement. From the idealistic dreams of young environmentalists to the complex motivations of local officials, this story challenges our understanding of justice, activism, and the lengths people will go to protect what they believe in. What actually happened in the forest?  “We Came to the Forest” is available now, wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

Truer Crime Season 2 drops today! From the Manson Murders to untold stories of injustice, these 10 new episodes will change the way you see true crime. New episodes every Monday here—don’t miss it!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

Up and Vanished: In The Midnight Sun is Part 2 is here! Payne has spent the last year in Nome, Alaska, investigating the case of Native Alaskan Florence Okpealuk, who went missing in 2020. This case is unlike any other he has covered and has taken him all the way to the Arctic Circle and back. After combing through tips and new leads, Payne is now back with new episodes to take us deep into what he has uncovered in Florence’s case. And that is not the only case he has uncovered in the small town of Nome. Listen to Up and Vanished: In The Midnight SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

On July 27th, 1996, a domestic terrorist bombed the Summer Olympic Games held in Atlanta, GA. While the FBI and the media fixated on the wrong man, the bomber planned his next, more overtly political attacks on 2 abortion clinics and a gay nightclub. The bomber would later be identified as a dedicated soldier in the white-supremacist Christian Identity Movement. Through the lens of these 4 bombings, and the victims left to pick up the pieces, Flashpoint explores America's greatest threat, the political and religious radicalization of homegrown terrorists. Coming July 25th from Tenderfoot TV and iHeart Podcasts. Click here to listen to the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

Sometimes, the worst crimes happen when you’d least expect it. From the creators of Culpable comes Culpable: Case Review, an all new anthology of crime stories too shocking to miss. Featuring stories of a custody exchange gone wrong, a camping trip turned manhunt, and a missing persons investigation with an unbelievable twist. Five new cases available now. Listen to Culpable: Case Review lnk.to/culpable Follow @Culpablepodcast on Instagram for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2024

Up and Vanished presents... Status: Untraced. In 2016, survivalist and world traveler Justin Alexander goes missing in the Parvati Valley while on a spiritual trek into the Himalayan Mountains. While the circumstances of his disappearance point to murder, a chilling message he left behind throws everything into question: “I should return mid-September or so. If I’m not back by then, don’t look for me.” Four years later, host and true crime newcomer Liam Luxon is introduced to Justin's story and embarks on an investigation into the case. "Status-Untraced" is a 10-episode journey that explores the secrets the Valley holds, the stones left unturned, and what really happened to Justin Alexander.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2024

Payne Lindsey returns to lead a new investigation into the disappearance of Alaska Native Florence Okpealuk, who vanished from the subarctic town of Nome in 2020. From Tenderfoot TV, a new chapter begins, this is season 4... 'Up and Vanished: In the Midnight Sun'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2024

Hi, Sworn fans! Tenderfoot TV, iHeartPodcasts, and Campside Media bring you a new true crime series called Radical. Hosted by journalist Mosi Secret, Radical tells the story of Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin and asks the question, was Al-Amin truly guilty? Check out the first episode. Episode Description: Two sheriff's deputies are hit during a shootout near a mosque, and the lead suspect is Imam Jamil Al-Amin. Journalist Mosi Secret begins investigating the shooting, and he encounters a vexing question. Listen to Radical on the iHeartRadio app, or wherever you get your podcasts! And follow on social media @RadicalPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2023

Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation’s best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today’s justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history’s chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation’s best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma’s name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 October 2023

In the early evening on New Year’s Eve, in 1973, a 34 year old man was found bleeding to death on a downtown street in Stockton, California. In his dying moments, he named the men behind his murder: Calvin Jones and Rosalio Estrada. 50 years later, Rosalio’s son, Alex Estrada sets off to find out if his father was actually involved in the murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 September 2023

Hi, Sworn fans! Listen to Silenced: The Radio Murders hosted by Oz Woloshyn! The new hit true-crime podcast will leave you on the edge of your seat. Four radio broadcasters are assassinated on the streets of Miami. Rumors swirl about who wanted them shut up. Some suspect a far-reaching conspiracy. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself! About Silenced: The Radio Murders: A chilling wave of murders sweeps through Little Haiti, a Miami neighborhood that is home to many Haitian exiles. The victims are radio broadcasters, using the airwaves to demand democracy at home. Little Haiti is up in arms, calling for justice for the fallen heroes, but the investigation stalls. To this day, the masterminds remain free. And rumors persist … about cocaine trafficking, CIA assets, and transnational coups. Ana Arana, who first investigated the crimes thirty years ago, teams up with Oz Woloshyn to find answers to a case that continues to haunt her. Listen to Silenced: The Radio Murders on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2023

Hi, Sworn fans! Did you know that Facing Evil is back with new episodes? Well, it's true, and we think you'll want to hear the new deep dives and discussions. Check out this trailer for a sneak peek into what you'll hear this season. About Facing Evil: Back in 2019, sisters Rasha Pecoraro and Yvette Gentile revealed the true story of their dark family history in the hit podcast Root of Evil. Now, Pecoraro and Gentile are back with Facing Evil, a new weekly true crime show which focuses on different but equally resonant stories. Listen to new episodes of Facing Evil now on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2023

Hey Sworn listeners! Check out this clip from the new Tenderfoot series Undetermined. In a coroner’s report, the word “undetermined” is used to describe the cause or manner of death when there’s insufficient evidence to lend a more specific classification. In 2019, Jessica Easterly Durning went missing from her New Orleans home; her body was found days later, just two and a half blocks away. Her death was classified as undetermined, but due to evidence of foul play, her friends and family believe someone played a role in her suspicious disappearance. Investigative journalist Jessica Noll and former Detective Todd McComas dig deep into this unsolved case and search for answers to Jessica’s untimely death. From the team that brought you ‘Sworn’ and ‘To Live and Die in LA’, this is ‘Undetermined’. www.undeterminedpod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2022

We wrap up Season 2 with a tour through Phil’s office and a roundtable discussion on the justice system with members of the Holloway Law Group. Thanks for listening.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2020

In the Season finale of Sworn, Phil looks back on the people we’ve met and asks them the same question. What does Justice look like to you?

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2020

Phil and his team enlist the expertise of two doctors studying the effects of lethal injection on inmates to dig into the definition of cruel and unusual punishment.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2020

The shocking courtroom decision that will change Phil's client's life forever.

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2020

What will Phil's client do when faced with an impossible choice?

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2020

The beginning of a three-part dive into one of Phil’s most personal cases.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2020

Phil and his team tackle the controversial debate around a legal tool allowing people to plead guilty without admitting guilt.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2020

What happens when sentencing is taken out of judges' hands? And why would an innocent person plead guilty?

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2020

DNA evidence, post-conviction victories, and life after prison.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2020

The truth lies somewhere in the middle.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2020

William Richards came home to find his wife murdered. A call to the police made him the number one suspect. Phil and his team catch up with Bill after 23 years in prison.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2020

Sometimes forensic science is like a good barber with bad scissors.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2020

Phil and his team dig into the problem of systemic racism in the criminal justice system. Hear how biases can impact people of color every step of the way, from public schools to jury trials and the prison system.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2020

In the season premiere, host Phil Holloway investigates the problems with eyewitness testimony and the case of an innocent man who was put away because of faulty memory.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2020

Join us for Sworn Season 2, starting July 15th.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2020

Phil and his team are back with a special announcement about the summer release of Sworn Season 2. Plus, hear from criminal justice professionals about the impacts of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, on the justice system and what happens when matters of life and liberty are put on pause.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2020

Season 2 of Sworn will return July 15th! Join host Philip Holloway, a defense attorney and former prosecutor with a background in law enforcement, as he pulls back the curtain on the justice system. New cases. New topics. Sworn S2 Coming this Summer!

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020

Season 2 of Sworn will return July 15th! Join host Philip Holloway, a defense attorney and former prosecutor with a background in law enforcement, as he pulls back the curtain on the justice system. New cases. New topics. Sworn S2 Coming this Summer!

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020

On this episode of Sworn, we talk to the two detectives who first looked into Tiffany Whitton’s disappearance.Mixed by ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2017

We check in with the District Attorney’s office and the Cold Case Unit to see what’s being done today in order to find Tiffany Whitton, over 4 years later.Mixed by ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2017

September 13 , 2013, Tiffany Whitton ran out of a Walmart and disappeared into thin air. No one has seen her since… or have they?Mixed by ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2017

This bonus episode of Sworn is dedicated to the victims of the Las Vegas Massacre, their families, and all who responded to the crisis. Sworn is not a political podcast. However, in light of recent events, this episode will focus on major issues highli...

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2017

This episode of Closing Statements takes a final look at the South Georgia triple murder of the Wideman family. Mixed by: ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2017

How was the Wideman case handled? On this episode, we consult with local law enforcement, as well as the one person who may know the case the best.Mixed by: ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2017

We talk to the people that know the Widemans and their story the best… the news outlets that have covered the tragedy for years, locals, and family friends.Mixed by: ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2017

On March 22, 2002, a truck driver calls 911 to report a fire in Rebecca, GA. It’s a house belonging to the Wideman family… and once it’s extinguished the real mystery begins.Mixed by: ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 22 September 2017

This episode of Closing Statements takes a final look at the Death of Cooper Harris. Mixed by: ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2017

In Part 2 we talk to the defense team for Justin Ross Harris.Mixed by: ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2017

Known as the "Hot Car Death", Justin Ross Harris was convicted of killing his 22 month old son Cooper. We heard from the prosecution in Part 1.Mixed by: ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2017

This episode of Closing Statements takes a final look at the mysterious double murder at Lake Oconee. Mixed by ResonateRecordings.com

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2017

Part 2 of the series premiere of Sworn. Host Philip Holloway explores the unsolved murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond.

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2017

In the series premiere of Sworn, host Philip Holloway explores the unsolved murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2017

The SWORN podcast, presented by UP AND VANISHED, pulls back the curtain on the criminal justice system. On season 1, Host PHILIP HOLLOWAY, a defense attorney and former prosecutor with a background in law enforcement, takes you deep into some of the most troubling and mysterious cases in his home state of Georgia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2017