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True Crime & Wine

True Crime & Wine

By: John Matthews
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Created by veteran law enforcement officer and winery owner, John Matthews, True Crime & Wine blends the audience’s passion for true crime with their love of wine. During each True Crime & Wine show, we will spotlight an intriguing serial killer case and invite our listeners to profile the criminals, crime scenes, victims and geography along with us as they enjoy a glass or bottle of wine. Why serial killers and wine, while the answer is simple since I’m the only award-winning winemaker in the world that has captured a serial killer. No comedians or armchair entertainers here, this is real true crime and real wine. Each episode myself and Brandy Diamond, the popular podcast host of Texas Wine and True Crime, will take you on a journey profiling some of the most interesting and intriguing serial killer cases from around the world. I’ve got my favorite Cassaro wine ready, so pour yourself a glass of Cassaro Crime Scene, killer cabernet or murderous merlot and join us for True Crime & Wine.

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Episodes
  • Melvin Rees
    Jun 23 2026

    NEW True Crime & Wine wines NOW AVAILABLE

    The Investigation collection is made especially for our true crime lovers. Order today! These frighteningly delicious wines are a great addition to your favorite podcast -- or your next party. With a portion of the proceeds supporting the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, why not collect them all? Offered in collaboration with WineShop At Home.

    In this episode of his popular True Crime & Wine series, John Matthews delves into the story of a killer whose philosophical musings led him to believe that murder was simply a part of life. Listen in as John discusses how this talented but sadistic musician engaged in necrophilia from his very first known kill.

    During the session, audience members will have an opportunity to profile how an intelligent but drug-crazed East Coast murderer prowled backroads, set up a lair where he took the bodies, & kept a death diary about his remorseless attacks. Follow along with John as he offers up his personal police perspective on the MO of a killer who was eventually brought down by a letter to police from a former friend who revealed Rees' discussions about murder fantasies.

    Enjoy a glass of wine and profile this episode's sexually motivated killer along with John and co-host Brandy Diamond, the popular podcast host of Texas Wine and True Crime, as they present this thrilling true crime case.

    Can't get enough of this chilling series? Shop True Crime to find all your favorite merch, and for those 21+, join the True Crime and Wine Club from Cassaro Winery and Vineyard.

    Find John on socials everywhere!

    @jjtruecrimeandwine

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Grim Sleeper
    Jun 9 2026

    NEW True Crime & Wine wines NOW AVAILABLE

    The Investigation collection is made especially for our true crime lovers. Order today! These frighteningly delicious wines are a great addition to your favorite podcast -- or your next party. With a portion of the proceeds supporting the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, why not collect them all? Offered in collaboration with WineShop At Home.

    In this episode of his popular True Crime & Wine series, John Matthews delves into the story of a killer who terrorized South Central Los Angeles...except for the 14 years when he seemingly didn't. Listen in as John discusses how this garbage man & occasional mechanic hunted Black women in crime-ridden 1980s LA.

    During the session, audience members will have an opportunity to profile how an apparently good father with a devoutly Christian wife targeted at least a dozen women -- & collected photographs of many more likely victims. Follow along with John as he offers up his personal police perspective on the MO of a murderer who was brazen enough to live down the street from a billboard offering a reward for his capture & drive a bright orange Ford Pinto.

    Enjoy a glass of wine and profile this episode's murderous military man along with John and co-host Brandy Diamond, the popular podcast host of Texas Wine and True Crime, as they present this thrilling true crime case.

    Can't get enough of this chilling series? Shop True Crime to find all your favorite merch, and for those 21+, join the True Crime and Wine Club from Cassaro Winery and Vineyard.

    Find John on socials everywhere!

    @jjtruecrimeandwine

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Singing Soldier
    May 27 2026

    NEW True Crime & Wine wines NOW AVAILABLE

    The Investigation collection is made especially for our true crime lovers. Order today! These frighteningly delicious wines are a great addition to your favorite podcast -- or your next party. With a portion of the proceeds supporting the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, why not collect them all? Offered in collaboration with WineShop At Home.

    In this episode of his popular True Crime & Wine series, John Matthews delves into the story of the smiling, singing soldier Edward Leonski, a US Army private stationed in Australia during WWII. Listen in as John discusses how this hard-drinking charmer with mommy issues killed three women in just 16 days as part of a twisted plan to steal their voices.

    During the session, audience members will have an opportunity to profile this baby-faced New Jersey native's swift journey into serial strangling as he prowled the darkened streets of 1942 Melbourne. Follow along with John as he offers up his personal police perspective on the MO of a member of the US Army Signal Corps who became known Down Under as the Brownout Strangler for his intensely personal nighttime kills.

    Enjoy a glass of wine and profile this episode's murderous military man along with John and co-host Brandy Diamond, the popular podcast host of Texas Wine and True Crime, as they present this thrilling true crime case.

    Can't get enough of this chilling series? Shop True Crime to find all your favorite merch, and for those 21+, join the True Crime and Wine Club from Cassaro Winery and Vineyard.

    Find John on socials everywhere!

    @jjtruecrimeandwine

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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