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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.2025 John Matthews True Crime
Episodes
  • The Singing Soldier
    May 27 2026

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    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
  • Genene Jones
    May 12 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 Genene Jones, a Texas nurse whose warped ideas about illness led her to murder the babies in her care. Listen in as John discusses how a woman whose own psychosis centered on fictitious sickness began to play God with the lives of infants in intensive care.

    During the session, audience members will have an opportunity to profile a rare female killer along with John as he offers up his personal police perspective on the MO of a healthcare worker who sought out jobs that gave her access to the helpless babies & young children who became her victims -- unless she decided to save them.

    Enjoy a glass of wine and profile this episode's murderous nurse 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 Cook Brothers
    Apr 28 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 two brothers, born nearly a decade apart, who first began to bond over rape & murder. Listen in as John discusses how a seemingly good guy who only had a few traffic tickets fell under the influence of his violent older sibling & joined his life of crime.

    During the session, audience members will have an opportunity to profile this savage duo along with John as he offers up his personal police perspective on the MO of men who really only became a part of each other's lives when they teamed up to hunt people down.

    Enjoy a glass of wine and profile this episode's killer siblings 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 10 mins
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