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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.
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- 6 days agonarrative59 min7-min read
Episode 368
A Michigan State Police detective unravels the brutal murder of LaShawn Keith, a homeless man beaten to death beneath a bridge after weeks of escalating tension with two construction workers, whose drunken confrontation spiraled into a fatal assault. Despite attempts to shift blame, both perpetrators are held accountable through DNA evidence and witness testimony, exposing the fragility of human life and the devastating consequences of unchecked rage and pride.
- 4 weeks agonarrative1h 11m7-min read
Episode 366
Megan Bodiford, a 25-year-old mother of three in Denmark, South Carolina, was murdered by her abusive boyfriend Jared Davis after repeatedly warning friends and authorities that he would kill her. Despite clear signs of domestic violence and an active arrest warrant, law enforcement failed to intervene before he shot her, placed her body in her car, and burned it with her inside.
- Aug 9, 2026narrative1h 14m5-min read
Episode 364
The episode chronicles the chilling disappearance and murder of 65-year-old widow Sue Maldon, a beloved member of a tight-knit group of British expats in Florida, whose trust in her contractor, Corey Benderham, led to her brutal death. Despite his outwardly normal life, Corey’s hidden past, drug addiction, and financial desperation culminated in a calculated murder that was uncovered through meticulous detective work and the loyalty of Sue’s friends.
- Aug 6, 2026narrative1h 17m7-min read
Episode 363
A transgender woman, Mia Bailey (born Colin), murdered her parents in a premeditated shooting after they expressed concerns about her mental health and the cancellation of her gender-affirming surgery, sparking a national debate on mental illness, gender identity, and personal responsibility.
- Aug 2, 2026narrative1h 11m8-min read
Episode 362
A young man, Jared Noyman, murders his father Jay in a premeditated attack fueled by resentment over being woken up early, confesses days later, then attempts to manipulate the justice system with a self-defense lie before being convicted of first-degree murder. The episode reveals how small grievances, unchecked mental instability, and co-dependent familial bonds can culminate in senseless violence.
- Jul 21, 2026narrative58 min8-min read
Episode 360
The episode details the harrowing disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Kissimmee, Florida, revealing how her mother's boyfriend, Stephen Stearns, manipulated his way into the family and used his position to sexually abuse and ultimately kill her. What begins as a missing child case quickly unravels into a disturbing investigation exposing systemic failures, digital evidence, and the chilling reality of familial betrayal.
- Jul 21, 2026narrative1h 10m5-min read
Episode 358
A promising young biomedical engineer, Jonathan Amerault, vanishes while hiking in New Hampshire, only for the investigation to unravel a chilling tale of workplace flirtation, domestic abuse, and a husband’s murderous rage. His coworker Brittany Baron is found beaten and traumatized in the woods with his car, revealing a horrifying chain of events orchestrated by her abusive husband, Armando.
- Jul 12, 2026narrative1h 11m6-min read
Episode 357
A young woman's disappearance in Milwaukee leads to a horrifying discovery of dismembered body parts along Lake Michigan, unraveling a chilling true crime story of jealousy, digital breadcrumbs, and a seemingly normal man capable of unspeakable violence.
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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.
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