Crimes of the Times

L.A. Times Studios

L.A. Times reporter Christopher Goffard of “Dirty John” is back with another riveting podcast from L.A. Times Studios. In “Crimes of the Times,” Goffard goes deep behind the scenes of a new story each week, cutting through common myths and misconceptions to uncover what really happened in the most compelling cases from L.A. and beyond.

Episodes · 25

Suicide by Father? The Tragic Death of Marvin Gaye

Jun 23, 2026 · 29m

The Unsolved Slaying of Joe Gatto

Jun 16, 2026 · 38m

The Trials of Tokyo Rose

Jun 9, 2026 · 33m

The Forgotten Prophet of Los Angeles

Jun 2, 2026 · 30m

The Assassination of RFK

May 19, 2026 · 37m

O.C.’s Jailhouse Informant Scandal: Part Two

May 12, 2026 · 37m

O.C.’s Jailhouse Informant Scandal: Part One

May 5, 2026 · 40m

The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Four

Apr 28, 2026 · 31m

The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Three

Apr 21, 2026 · 26m

The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part Two

Apr 14, 2026 · 27m

The Dahlia Zodiac Connection: Part One

Apr 7, 2026 · 25m

Announcing: Crimes of the Times, Season 4

Mar 30, 2026 · 0m

Introducing Valley of Shadows: The Devil’s Punchbowl

Jan 26, 2026 · 10m

Featuring: Rebuilding L.A.

Dec 9, 2025 · 1h 8m

“The Trials of Frank Carson” Update

Dec 2, 2025 · 26m

Killer with a Badge: How the LAPD Missed a Murderer in its Ranks

Nov 18, 2025 · 26m

Death on the Set of the Twilight Zone Movie

Nov 11, 2025 · 27m

Satanic Panic: A Death in the Manson Tunnel

Nov 4, 2025 · 25m

Tinker, Tailor, Stoner, Spy

Oct 28, 2025 · 27m

I Killed John Belushi

Oct 21, 2025 · 29m

The Other Side of the Door: The Case Against Lee Baca

Oct 14, 2025 · 32m

The Generals: Power, Deception and a Cover-Up that Goes to the Top

Oct 7, 2025 · 27m

Inside Man: A Jailer Turns Informant

Sep 30, 2025 · 28m

Gunning Up: L.A. County’s Top Cop Versus the Feds

Sep 23, 2025 · 26m

The Ghost: An Inmate Disappears in L.A. County Jail

Sep 16, 2025 · 30m