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Secrets True Crime

We are a boots on-the-ground, investigative, serialized podcast. Podcast host, Amber Sitton, and private investigator, Michael Fleming, team up and shed new light on unsolved missing and murdered cases that have gone cold.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 9, 2023

2 Arrests Made!

On Friday October 13th, 2023, after 8.5 long years, arrests have finally been made in the horrific murder of Eric Cates and his loyal and faithful dog Gypsy. 2 people have been charged with murder. The Aniah's Law bond hear...
Sept. 21, 2023

Grave Errors

In 2021, an inmate signed a confession and said he'd lead investigators to Jessica Hamby's remains. As Jessica's dad, Keith, said, while what has happened since is shocking, it's not surprising. Support the show Patreon: htt...
March 9, 2023

Red Herrings

Red herrings often take investigations off track and we believe that Jessica's case has some significant ones that have impacted progress in the investigation over the last 5 years. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.c...
Feb. 28, 2023

Death & Deception in the Walker County Jail - Anthony "Tony" Mitchell - Eric Cates' & Gypsy Update 2

Anthony "Tony" Mitchell's tragic death occurred just two weeks after he was incarcerated at the Walker County Alabama Sheriff's Office Jail. Despite his ongoing struggle with addiction, Tony's downward spiral was reportedly e...
Feb. 9, 2023

Coincidences or Camouflage

Jeremy’s death and Jessica’s disappearance weren’t the only mysterious events that occurred in the Marion, Winston, Franklin County area, among victims that knew each other, socialized with the same circles of people, and had...
Jan. 26, 2023

Wicked Webs

The numerous people rumored to have involvement in Jessica's disappearance seem to have been treated as separate theories and some have been mostly ignored. As we discuss some other names that have long been rumored to have ...

Reviews

Must listen

"Very very good podcast! Highly recommend"

ginny 73 | Sept. 23, 2020

Good Podcast

"I just found this podcast the other day and am listening to season 2 about Eric. It’s very interesting. Definitely binge worthy."

Amyljoy | Aug. 20, 2020

Great show!

"Love this Podcast! It is one of my top 3! I can not stop listening!"

Dimichjohn | Aug. 13, 2020

Thumbs up!!

"Wonderfully written and informative. I am a resident of this county. It’s so good to know the ‘real’ stories of these folks"

BeezQueen | Aug. 10, 2020

Shining the Light

"This podcast is doing a great community service for Walker County, Alabama."

Ursula Unity | Aug. 1, 2020

Love the format!

"I love how they tell the story. I can’t stand to have to listen to the back and forth chit chat. This podcast has a great format and is executed very well."

Ashlee_124 | July 24, 2020

Excellent

"Throughly enjoy listening! The podcast is very captivating and the very well told. You can tell her heart is in the research and investigation put into making it."

A&L&S&J | July 17, 2020

MY FAVORITE

"I absolutely love this podcast! Amber keeps you interested and gives so much information."

Lrnfrnks | July 9, 2020

Great podcast

"She cares so much and tells the stories great!"

CaitlinCeleste0917 | July 7, 2020

Excellent!

"Excellent binge worthy podcast. Great voice and filled with valuable content."

russurfa78 | July 7, 2020

Great pod cast

"Enjoyed the podcast"

weldo324 | June 18, 2020

Great Podcast

"Love this show!"

Jra4776 | May 26, 2020

Excellent!

"I have been so touched by this story. Thank you for bringing attention to this tragedy. Praying there will be justice for the family."

Jmd427846 | April 16, 2020

Great Investigative Podcast!

"This podcast is thorough and awesome! I love the no-nonsense approach and the narration is wonderful as well. This is one of those hidden gems that you stumble upon and are sooooo glad you did! Thank…"

NormaJo 345 | March 28, 2020

5 Stars 🌟 and then some: Best podcast ever!!!

"This woman right here is; Awesome!!! Girl I’m so grateful to have u and ur team working on this case! I love hearing u talk about the things that may or may not have happened and getting to the botto…"

tifferlayne | March 15, 2020

Just..WOW! An unbelievably sad, angry and intriguing

"I live in Birmingham AL. This hits home in a way I cannot describe. It isn't only about the victims but other crimes uncovered during this gripping discovery. The plot thickens, as it is said, AND O…"

Jennyt0103 | Feb. 28, 2021