True Crime Reporter

In an era where sensationalism often trumps substance, the True Crime Reporter® podcast offers a bracing alternative—a meticulously crafted, investigative lens focused on the intricacies and nuances of criminal cases that grip public consciousness. Created and hosted by Robert Riggs, a Peabody Award-winning investigative reporter based in Dallas, Texas, the podcast peels back the layers of high-profile criminal investigations, offering an unprecedented level of detail and insight. True Crime Reporter® is not merely a recitation of facts and timelines. Drawing upon exclusive interviews with experts, from law enforcement agents to forensic psychologists, Riggs dives into the complexity and gravity of each case. He explores not just the "what" and the "who" but the often elusive "why" behind criminal acts, meticulously unraveling the sociopolitical threads that often inform them. The narrative richness of the podcast is underscored by its ethical rigor. Riggs goes beyond the superficial to offer a humanized portrait of both victims and perpetrators, challenging listeners to confront their preconceptions and biases...

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Why A Serial Killer’s Cell Phone Threats from Death Row Haunt Us Today


Death Row Calling–I Know Where Your Daughters Live

I delve into the shadowy underworld of contraband communication, where prisoners wielding illegal cell phones orchestrate a web of threats and criminal enterprises from behind bars. 

My story revolves around the chilling case of Richard Tabler, a serial killer on Texas Death Row. 

Tabler’s audacious use of a smuggled cell phone to threaten a Texas Senator ignited a political firestorm, unmasking a glaring security breach within the prison system. 

Contraband Cell Phones Seized at the Polunsky Prison Unit in Texas

I reveal the alarming extent to which inmates can exploit contraband technology to reach beyond prison walls, posing a significant threat to public safety and the integrity of the penal system.

Serial Killer Richard “Blue” Tabler on Texas Death Row 2007

You will also get a look inside the mind of a bizarre, cold-blooded serial killer who recruited an Army soldier from Fort Hood as his accomplice.

And shocker, Tabler was a police drug informant committing murders.

Serial Killer Richard Tabler — Mugshot Texas Death Row

In a typewritten letter to me from death row, Tabler claimed he had found Jesus there.

Once you hear this, tell me if you believe him.

READ: Serial Killer Richard Tabler’s Death Row Letter To Reporter Robert Riggs

Our avid true crime fans will enjoy a new online game called “June’s Journey”.

This hidden-object mystery game is not just a game; it’s a plunge into the heart of a 1920s murder mystery riddled with intrigue and suspense. 

I invite you to download June’s Journey. It’s available for free on both Apple iOS and Android platforms. Uncover hidden clues, navigate through the twists of a compelling narrative, and test your detective mettle.

Please tell your friends who love true crime that they can bypass secondhand tales and get their true crime fix here with authentic stories straight from the source.

Tell them that True Crime Reporter® is one of the few podcasts where you can hear raw, unfiltered accounts from law enforcement, victims, and even convicted criminals. 

Sign up for my free newsletter on the homepage of True Crime Reporter® . It’s your gateway to a world of knowledge and awareness in the realm of true crime and your personal safety.


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