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Avery Hammel has been invested in true crime content for as long as she can remember. Now she is taking this interest to set forth into telling true crime stories in a way that provides listeners with a captivating experience. True Time provides factual research, along with commentary between Avery and her husband. Each new case covered on the True Time podcast will be informational while learning important life lessons along the way!

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United States

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True Crime

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Avery Hammel has been invested in true crime content for as long as she can remember. Now she is taking this interest to set forth into telling true crime stories in a way that provides listeners with a captivating experience. True Time provides factual research, along with commentary between Avery and her husband. Each new case covered on the True Time podcast will be informational while learning important life lessons along the way!

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English

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Episodes

27 - A Heroic Daughter - The Stay Family Murders

5/2/2022
On this week's case, Avery and Dylan talk about the heartbreaking Stay Family murders. On July 9th, 2014, 15 year old Cassidy Stay was watching her four younger siblings while her parents went out to run errands. While they were gone, a man dressed as a FedEx driver came to their home and eventually forced his way in. Cassidy Stay realized the man was actually her uncle named Ronald Haskell who had recently gone through a divorce with her aunt. When the parents returned home, Haskell forced...

Duration:00:41:06

26 - Murders on the Beach - Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall

4/18/2022
On this week's episode, Avery and Dylan talk about the murders of Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall. On August 14th, 2004, Jason and Lindsay had decided to take a small weekend trip away from their summer jobs as camp counselors at a Christian adventure camp. The couple explored San Francisco and made their way up north to a beach town called Jenner. Unfortunately there were not any rooms available at the motel they stopped at, so they decided to use the sleeping bags they had and camped out...

Duration:00:32:54

25 - Suicide or Homicide? - The Death of Rebecca Zahau

4/11/2022
This week Avery and Dylan talk about the death of Rebecca Zahau. In July of 2011 Rebecca was watching her boyfriend's son in a California mansion when a terrible accident occurred and he was critically injured. A few days later Rebecca's body was found hanging from a balcony. The police ruled her death to be a suicide but multiple investigators and the Zahau Family believe the evidence found involves foul play. Follow Us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok: truetimepodcast Facebook:...

Duration:00:43:54

24 - Teresita Basa Solved Her Own Murder From the Grave

4/3/2022
This week Avery and Dylan discuss the murder of Teresita Basa. Teresita Basa worked as a respiratory therapist at Edgewater Hospital in Chicago while she was earning a doctorate degree in music. On February 21st, 1977 Teresita's body was discovered under a burning mattress in her apartment with a knife stabbed through her chest. Police didn't have much evidence to go off of until 6 months later when they received a tip that contained the name of Teresita's killer. Dr. Chua told police his...

Duration:00:36:36

23 - Be Safe on Spring Break - Brittanee Drexel

3/28/2022
This week's case follows the story of Brittanee Drexel, a 17 year old girl who lived in a suburb near Rochester, New York. With the stress of her parents divorce, Brittanee asked her mother if she could head to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for spring break with some friends. With Myrtle Beach being so far away, her mother told her no but Brittanee was determined to head to the beach for spring break. While her mother believed she was staying at a friends house, she made the trip south....

Duration:00:34:43

22 - Another Gone Girl - Sherri Papini

3/20/2022
This week's case follows the abduction of Sherri Papini. On November 2nd, 2016 a young mother was out for a run when she vanished. The Papini Family, community, and police department immediately came together to figure out where Sherri could have gone. However, 22 days later she was found chained, beaten, bruised, and branded on the side of a highway. Sherri told police and the FBI the story of how she had been abducted, but over the years of investigation a DNA discovery allowed the cracks...

Duration:00:37:01

21 - The Planned Whitaker Family Murders

3/14/2022
This week's case covers the planned murders of the Whitaker Family on December 10th, 2003. When an unsuspecting family arrived home from celebrating their oldest son's graduation, each one of them was shot. The father Kent and the oldest son Bart survived, but sadly the wife Tricia and younger son Kevin did not. Police began the investigation only to discover that this was no accident and the person who conspired the murders may just be one of the victims. Follow Us: Instagram:...

Duration:00:37:19

20 - The Taconic State Parkway Crash

3/7/2022
This week's case is about the Taconic State Parkway Crash. On July 26th, 2009, a mother named Diane was driving her 2 children and 3 nieces home from a camping trip when something went terribly wrong. Diane turned onto an exit ramp and drove the wrong way until eventually hitting another vehicle in a head on collision. Listen to discover the heartbreaking reasons that led to multiple deaths. Follow Us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok: truetimepodcast Facebook: True Time...

Duration:00:35:54

19 - Unsolved Deaths of Hikers Kremers and Froon

2/27/2022
On this week's episode, Avery and Dylan discuss the unsolved deaths of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. Kris and Lisanne were two young women from the Netherlands on their dream trip in Panama. On April 1st, 2014 the girls set off for a day hike on the Pianista Trail but they never returned. As evidence related to their deaths is discovered, it only left authorities with more questions. Follow Us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok: truetimepodcast Facebook: True Time Podcast Avery's...

Duration:00:37:44

18 - DNA Technology Solves Cold Cases

2/21/2022
*Content Warning: SA and Minors* Happy Monday! This week's episode is a little different since Avery and Dylan are reading short stories written by reddit users. Each case revolves around the advancement of DNA Technology and Genealogy. Follow Us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok: truetimepodcast Facebook: True Time Podcast Avery's Instagram: averyehammel Avery's Tik Tok: averyehammel Case Sources: The stories read in today's episode were written and posted by the following...

Duration:00:36:20

17 - The Valentine’s Day Murder

2/14/2022
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! This week’s case is about how an unsuspecting husband went to a secluded park to exchange Valentine’s gifts with his wife. However, when his wife arrives she finds him shot to death. What the police would discover was that this was not a random shooting, his wife was a part of it. Listen to hear about how the Valentine’s Day Murder unfolds. Follow Us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok: truetimepodcast Facebook: True Time Podcast Avery's Instagram:...

Duration:00:33:44

16 - The Trader Joe’s Shooting & Hostage Situation

2/7/2022
This week's episode is about a shooting and dangerous hostage situation that happened at a Trader Joe's in Los Angeles on July 21st, 2018. Gene Atkins was struggling with his relationships at home when he decided to shoot his grandmother and girlfriend. This then led to a police chase, a car crash, and shootout outside of Trader Joe's. When innocent shoppers and employees lives change in a matter of seconds, it'll take strength and trust in one another to work with the assailant in order to...

Duration:00:37:25

15 - The Doomsday Couple - Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell

1/31/2022
On this week's episode, Avery tells Dylan the story of how Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell met because of their extreme beliefs about the end of the world. Their meeting ended up leading to multiple murders of their family members and even the disappearance of Lori's children. Follow Us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok: truetimepodcast Facebook: True Time Podcast Avery's Instagram: averyehammel Avery's Tik Tok: averyehammel Case...

Duration:00:46:13

14 - A True Cheerleader - The Murder of Tristyn Bailey

1/24/2022
Disclaimer: This story involves minors This week Avery and Dylan talk about Tristyn Bailey, a 13 year old bubbly and bright girl who embodied what it meant to be a cheerleader. Follow along as they bring light to the terrifying and confusing story of a wonderful young girl who's life was taken too soon by a 14 year old classmate and friend. Follow Us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok: truetimepodcast Facebook: True Time Podcast Avery's Instagram: averyehammel Avery's Tik Tok:...

Duration:00:40:38

13 - Dating App Murder - Story of Sydney Loofe

1/17/2022
This week Avery and Dylan are back and tell the frightening story of how a dating app led to the murder of Sydney Loofe. Sydney was a young women in her twenties trying to meet someone new on a dating app when she came across "Audrey". However, "Audrey" was actually a girl named Bailey Boswell who was already dating a man named Aubrey Trail. Together they had created a small cult-like lifestyle that involved luring young unsuspecting women in. Listen to hear how the case uncovers the...

Duration:00:41:18

12 - The Covina Christmas Eve Massacre

12/20/2021
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you all have a wonderful celebration and are ready to bring in 2022! This week’s case is about a Christmas Eve Massacre that occurred in Covina, California. A family Christmas party ends with a visit from Santa Claus, however the man in the red suit only brought terror. By the end, there were 9 victims and a home in flames. The intent behind the massacre is heartbreaking and this story is a heavy one, so please take care of yourselves and enjoy the...

Duration:00:32:22

11 - Always Fight Back - Story of Bre and Kayli Lasley

12/13/2021
Happy Monday! If you've ever considered taking a self defense class, this case will encourage you to sign up right away. This week Avery and Dylan talk about the story of Bre and Kayli Lasley. Two sisters move into a new home together and are excited for their future, but one night changed all of that when a felon crawled through Bre's window. Listen to hear all about it because the ending leaves an inspiring message to everyone. Follow us: Instagram: truetimepodcast Tik Tok:...

Duration:00:38:21

10 - Get to Know Us Q & A

12/5/2021
Happy December everyone! We hope you are all enjoying a great holiday season. In this episode, Avery and Dylan decided to do a 10 question Q and A to celebrate the 10th episode of True Time. We hope you enjoy and True Time will be back with a regular episode next week. Follow us: Instagram: truetimepodcast TikTok: truetimepodcast Facebook: True Time Podcast Avery's Instagram: averyehammel Avery's TikTok: averyehammel

Duration:00:37:23

9 - Jealousy - Murder of Ryan Poston

11/29/2021
This weeks case brings an unforeseen psychological twist different from any of our episodes before. A jealous ex girlfriend decides if she isn't enough no one is. Dylan and Avery break it down so we can understand together what really happened to Ryan Poston. Case...

Duration:00:33:24

8 - The Thanksgiving Murders of Joel and Lisa Guy

11/21/2021
Happy Thanksgiving! On this week’s episode, Avery and Dylan discuss one of the most diabolical crimes ever committed, that just so happens to be related to the Thanksgiving holiday. Case...

Duration:00:36:05