The First Degree

True crime stories told by people connected to murders, cults and kidnappings AI summary

Alexis Linkletter, Jac Vanek Visit website › True Crime · EN · 736 episodes · latest 2026-11-12 · explicit

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Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be friends with a murderer? Or escape a kidnapping? Or have a father who was a serial killer? Join Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter on a chilling ride into the darkest corners of your worst nightmares. Murders, cults, kidnappings, and conspiracies—all told through the eyes of a guest who is one degree of separation from the story itself. From infamous serial killers to the unbelievable unknown murder in your own backyard, The First Degree delivers a new perspective to the already fascinating true crime landscape. And who knows... you may be our next guest. (Plus, join them every Thursday for Killing Time, the light-hearted, true crime-adjacent aftershow!)

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Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek

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DEEP DIVE: DADDY ISSUES E

2026-11-12 · 44 min

Come one, come all to another crazy week of the Deep Dive. We are talking Sophia Franklin’s memoir Daddy Issues, Erika Kirk shilling hot sauce, Alfalfa from The Little Rascals entering his Yesteryear era, Casey Anthony…
Episode 428: Margaret Haddican-McEnroe E

2026-11-11 · 47 min

In October 2006, a mother of three disappears from her home in Warren Township, New Jersey, following an argument with her husband. Although her husband reports her missing two days later, her family isn't notified…
DEEP DIVE: HUMAN BRAIN COMPUTERS E

2026-11-05 · 46 min

Things are starting to get creepy over here. This week we’re talking about computers made with ALIVE human brain cells that need to be fed to stay alive, a dude swallowing $800k worth of Tiffany’s diamond earrings (and…
Episode 427: Darkness In Dawson Creek E

2026-11-04 · 38 min

By 2024, there are 11 unsolved murders in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. All committed in the previous three years. Families of the murdered and missing are desperate for answers about their loved ones' deaths and…
DEEP DIVE: CAMP LOOKSMAXING E

2026-10-29 · 45 min

Another weird week over here on the deep dive! We get a good look into Clavicular’s new Camp Looksmaxing where a bunch of losers pay $5k to have him tell them they’re ugly. Also, Laura Owen’s / Clayton Echard updates,…
Episode 426: We Were Never Alone E

2026-10-28 · 44 min

Some encounters with the unexplained are terrifying. Others offer an unexpected sense of comfort. But all leave us wondering what, if anything, exists beyond death. In this special Halloween episode, Lex and Jac share…
DEEP DIVE: SECRET PIZZA PARTY? E

2026-10-22 · 46 min

Jac pulls the string of the Kelly Clarkson / $15K mechanical bird drama and (SHOCKER!) it leads to Epstein adjacent children’s books about secret pizza parties??? Plus, the girls chat about Jonestown opening for…
Episode 425: The Things That Haunt Us E

2026-10-21 · 39 min

This week, Firstober continues with a collection of chilling listener stories, unexplained encounters, and a real-life Halloween nightmare. From eerie apparitions to a mysterious death on Halloween night, Lex and Jac…
DEEP DIVE: WHAT IS SUSAN DELL? E

2026-10-15 · 46 min

The world is going crazy and we’re just trying to keep up. This week we are talking about a woman sneaking into high school to pretend to be a substitute teacher just to talk shit to students, a possible serial killer…
Episode 424: The Dead Speak E

2026-10-14 · 47 min

In this special Halloween episode, Lex and Jac share chilling paranormal encounters from Firsties who swear they’ve experienced something they can’t explain. Then, they unravel the incredible true story of a murdered…

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Owner: Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek
Oldest episode in feed: 08/2018 · over 8 years
Typical length: 52 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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