The Wonderland Murders by Hollywood & Crime

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The Hollywood & Crime series explores notorious true crime stories from the heart of Hollywood, delving into the dark underbelly of fame and uncovering infamous murders, scandals, and unsolved mysteries.

Season 8: The Cotton Club Murder: On June 10th, 1983, the decomposing body of a well-dressed man was found in a desolate canyon near Los Angeles. John Doe #94 would soon be identified as missing variety show producer Roy Radin. He'd last been seen after meeting with a mysterious woman in a gold dress. Her name was Lanie Jacobs.Jacobs and Radin were obsessed with becoming Hollywood movie producers. And when their paths collided, it led them to a tantalizing film deal promising fame and fortune. But then, a twisted script unfolded, plunging them into a million-dollar cocaine and cash heist, a tangled web of lies, and ultimately – murder.The trail led investigators right to Hollywood's doorstep, linking former golden boy producer Robert Evans to the case and dredging up Radin's own troubled past.But the case turned ice cold. It would take more than five years of dogged pursuit by the L.A. Sheriff’s Department detectives, a secret undercover witness, and another murder almost 3,000 miles from Hollywood – to unlock the truth.This is the story of a doomed Hollywood partnership, a grisly murder and the search that stretched across the country for a killer – or killers.

Season 7: The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley - The story of the toxic relationship between actor Robert Blake and his wife Bonny, her shocking murder, and the chaotic trial that followed.

Season 6: Billionaire Boys Club - In 1980s LA, a group of prep school boys, led by Joe Hunt, formed the "Billionaire Boys Club" but spiraled into kidnapping, torture, and revenge.

Season 5: The Wonderland Murders - In 1981, a drug-fueled gang and a crime kingpin were involved in a brutal quadruple murder in the Hollywood Hills.

Season 4: Death of a Starlet - The tragic tale of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten, caught between three men - Hugh Hefner, Peter Bogdanovich, and her husband Paul Snider.

Season 3: The Dating Game Killer - The story of Rodney Alcala, a serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game while in the midst of a cross-country murder spree.

Season 2: Young Charlie - The dark journey of Charles Manson, from his troubled childhood to orchestrating the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders.

Season 1: Murder in Hollywoodland - The investigation into the 1922 murder of famed director William Desmond Taylor, revealing scandalous affairs and underground drug dens. (edited) 

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Recent Reviews

USA Mknitter

Cotton Club Murder (Season 8)

I had not heard of this murder/movie before from the 1980s until this podcast came up. It was a little difficult to follow because of the narrator moving back and forth into the different time periods covered within the podcast. Thanks for the final episode with Lainie’s attorney.
Bad Advuse

Want to listen

But sound design distracting. Over produced.
12AMListener

It’s hard to follow

I couldn’t have agreed more with the previous commenter. It’s hard to follow.
Scuda11

The most annoying voice

My god, 5 mins in and had to stop. Then I remembered i had heard his voice on another podcast that resulted in my same actions. If I have a face for radio, you sir, have a voice for silent movies.
Medea940

Shockingly Awful

Are you tired of actual journalism and documentary style true crime? Would you prefer to hear true crime hammed up the same way your parents would use voices when reading you story books as a child? Then this might be for you.
Hemingway 38

Fantastic

Very well done. Scary weird intense Hollywood true crime story. Josh Lucas’ voice is soooo good.
ReeseGrog

Great series

This is a entertaining series. It does jump back and forth in the timeline so if you’re not a fan of that it might not be for you, I happen to like it. Timothy Olyphant is a narrator in one of the seasons and that alone makes it worth the subscription to wondery plus. Wondery has some great other podcasts as well.
Lil whittles

Season 4 Episode 5 missing 🙄

Season 4 episode 5 is the wrong audio. The whole episode is missing. Bummer.
Link Cypher

Sort of Okay

I enjoyed parts of the retelling of the events and see the descriptions of the case. I felt it only skimmed the surface and gave up things that were already known to last of us from reading accounts or watching documentaries. It’s definitely not worth a subscription, especially when so much free content is available on other podcasts of the same caliber. Everything has a subscription now, and it makes it difficult to keep up with the accounting, not to mention the aggregate expense.
mcav_619

Good but not one of the best

The story could have been told more clearly and easier to follow. It was confusing at times to where I’d rewind to see if I missed something. Also, for being such a notorious story, and with a lot of info out there, I would have expected this series to be more compelling. It didn’t really peak my interest or draw me in, yet was interesting enough to where I listened to all the episodes. But I can’t say I would have if I found something more intriguing to listen to.
brucklynn

Pay to listen?!

Come on you guys are getting ridiculous with these subscriptions
Bhilhg

Bags and boxes for kids in a room and then you get the bag of

Bring your phone to me and I can come pick it out for her if she needs to go get her stuff or not and then I will pick it back to her
Michele Jo

I have to pay??

Yeah I’m not paying to listen, there’s other stuff to listen to just as good. You’re not doing anything earth shattering
Laura Sinkler

Good but not great

I listen to podcasts & audiobooks daily. And I love Wondery True Crime productions typically. However, I had to rewind episodes of this show just to fully understand at times. The flipping in narrator, place in time and character can get a bit confusing at times. Especially when not having an “anchor”. The story is great though.
Alchemy79

Must pay to listen

You can listen to two episodes and you will need to pay for the rest. Thank, but I was content with ads in my podcast. I already know the story so I was not learning anything new. I guess I will move on. Lost a listener.
49Merc

Crazy story but true

I listen to a lot of podcasts and this one really stands out for its storytelling and production quality. The back and forth between the two stories/timelines is sometimes confusing, particularly towards the end when the two begin to converge, but the writing is top-notch and really captures the chaos and drug-crazed ‘thinking’ of the people involved. Tracy’s narration is A+.
Jenerow

Not my typical true crime pod but I LOVES IT!!

After listening to the story in MFM I decided I would get the whole scoop. I typical listen to true crime comedy but this podcast did not disappoint. It was much drier than I am used to but it gives enough detail and switches it up enough that it kept my interest. The narrators are not commentators, they aren’t having a conversation, but they tell a great story. I highly recommend.
AH0212

Can’t listen even after subscribing!

I paid for the subscription and it STILL won’t let me play the episodes! It keeps telling me I need to subscribe and then when I click subscribe it tells me I already have a subscription 😡 So frustrating.
dukela21

Sad you need subscription today continue listening

It’s good, annoyed I need to pay to listen to the rest. So I won’t be finishing this one.
Poppy272727

Wow! Awesome Podcast

As a Southern California resident, I was familiar with the “wonderland murders“ but didn’t know the whole story. Wonderful treat to hear from Tom Lange! What a great detective he was for the LAPD. One of good guys. 💯
JamesC_NYC

Only 2 episodes?

There are only 2 episodes. I can’t find more. Some people say it’s behind a paywall, but I can’t even find that. Stupid way to make a podcast
xNixter

Riveting storytelling

Loved this story of The Wonderland Murders presented by wondery. Hands down the best channel with the most entertaining podcasts!
coloradopow

Have to purchase membership to listen

Would love to give 5 stars as the story is amazing, but it truly doesn’t seem fair to put this content behind a paywall. In fact I find that disgusting. The story is really stranger than fiction. I mean, you couldn’t write this stuff. It’s such a mix of drugs, sex, and hardcore crime, that it keeps you captivated the entire time. Some of the stories are almost unbelievable, and it’s amazing how low some people stoop to get what they want. I ended up choosing the free trial subscription so I could listen to the whole podcast, but I will be cancelling before the trial period ends.
Teon77

Wonderland Murders

Are free to watch on Discovery
Gaylynng

Just....wow

I couldn’t figure out where episode 3 was and now...I know. When did you guys start pulling this stunt? Geez at least tell us up front. The only other thing I want to say, cause I won’t be finishing this podcast, is that the guy narrator (Larry?) sounds just like David Schwimmer- that’s the only thing I’ll miss😔
Dominica10

Great storytelling

Even though I know the story of “The Wonderland Murders” listening to this podcast’s reenactment made it feel like a brand new event. As usual, Wondery knocks its out of the park.
Courtgwash

Waste of time without subscription.

Wow. Listened to the first two episodes and can’t finish. Definitely not subscribing now.
Antny024

Pay for a podcast???

As amazing as most Wondery podcasts are, and they are!! I refuse to pay to listen to them!! Very disappointed and I won’t even browse their selection of podcasts any longer.
gpd209

Only a teaser

Only two episodes are now available. You have to pay to hear the rest. I can’t believe Apple allows them to do this without disclosing it to the audience.
Brooklyn_Scarlett

Confusing to follow

I like to listen to podcasts while doing chores or cooking and I found the storytelling in this podcast to be too confusing. You almost have to sit and take notes while listening so that you’re not lost in the constant jumping around between characters. Also, way too many ads. Not for me.
keanlu33

Ply

Hey
jenni512918

Don’t waste your time

First 2 episodes jump all over between characters. Then says you have to go to the Wondery app to listen to the remaining episodes.
Could_not_watch_this_movie

The whiplash of the back & forth b/w story causes seasickness

Back & forth becomes disorienting.
Moonshadows1949

Anyone of the series.

This is the most despicable disgusting podcast I’ve ever ever listened to. I had to stop listening to it especially when Holmes’ wife comes in the house & finds her husband playing with his penis. The podcast is too vulgar. I
Samoaleah

Disappointed

Can’t find episodes after episode 3. What happened?
ole Dute

Bait N Switch

Great podcast but I wish they put all nine episodes in one place instead of beating you over the head with an advertisement every five minutes and then charging you to hear the rest of the episodes. I do not support that kind of trickery and hucksterism. Alright.
truecrimelistener*

Can’t stand narrator

I have misophonia and the male narrator’s speech is very off-putting. I understand that he is the writer, but they should have gotten someone else to do his part of the narration.
PDJOR

So stupid

Only two episodes & then they tell you about the rest & you can’t find them. I wouldn’t even bother listening it’s just going to piss you off. Go find something that’s not wonders!!
twidle-bug

Not downloading wondery plus app

I enjoyed the first 2 episodes but I am not downloading another podcast app and I am definitely not paying $4.99 a month for the app and it’s content. I will just google the case.
tlrenn

Paid subscription

Makes you make for a subscription to listen to the rest. No warning. Good podcast sad I’ll never hear the end of it.
Arockingroupie

Where are the other episodes

I cant find the rest of the episodes on apple podcast app but if you listen to episode 2 it automatically pops up to listen to 3
JennBill

Missing episodes

Interesting and gripping podcast. But there are only 2 episodes available...was released 3 years ago so they should be there
Travelgoddess

What happened to remaining episodes?

I was listening to episode 4 and didn’t finish and now it’s gone. Why??
no nsme golfer

You can only listen to episode 1&2 for free!

They make you get wondery plus a paid subscription to hear the rest of the episodes! Screw you Wondery!
KateriLeigh

Ugh

Why does it stop after 2 episodes now? No announcement or anything? Please be professional!!
Pipa 67

Episode 3 and 4 are missing. 😩

It is both intriguing and horrifying. I was about to listen to episode 4 today and now 3&4 are no longer available.
Amargotward

I loved this podcast, but...

I loved this podcast but I wish the last 4 episodes hadn’t been taken down. I listened to all six episodes and then started telling my friends about it and now they can’t listen to the whole story...
Charlie Fan4life

Could have been better

The story was well put together. My problem was the guys voice with the annoying thumping music behind him. He just doesn't speak clearly or completely annunciate his words. Kind of like someone with a hollow voice and puffy cheeks. The lady should do the show herself or have the guy take voice lessons and never play background music. Heck of a time hearing him. Otherwise enjoyed the podcast.
pumpkin243

Pro-porn = pro-rape

Your advisories lack in details. I don’t like that you are playing portions of porn and seem to have a pro porn bent. Waiting for society to wake up. To normalize porn is to normalize rape. I could do without having audio from porn played.
Chubs7890

Watch the movie.

Literally everything they said was in the movie, no more or less information. It’s like a detailed description of the movie that’s very repetitive.

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