Sword and Scale

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  • Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Told from an everyman's point of view, Sword and Scale goes beyond the news clips and the sensationalist headlines to hold up a mirror to the audience and ask, "Is it us versus them? Or are we just like 'them' too?" Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.
    Copyright 2014-Present, Incongruity LLC
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  • Episode 284

    Episode 284
    Mar 31 2025
    It was just after Christmas in 2011, and 22-year-old college cheerleader Saleha Huuda was found dead and burning in a brush fire on the side of the Gainesville Raceway. As the police tried to figure out how this happy-go-lucky student was murdered, they uncovered a twisted story of lies and sex all revolving around one selfish person.
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Episode 283

    Episode 283
    Mar 3 2025
    On the morning of June 14, 2012, 31-year-old Adam Chase stormed out of his home in Stanley, NY, following a heated argument with his wife, Rose. Hours turned into days, and Adam seemed to vanish without a trace. When former deputy-turned-private investigator Rodney Miller caught wind of the case, his instincts led him to one major suspicion- which was the possibility that Adam Chase never left his home.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 282

    Episode 282
    Feb 17 2025
    21-year-old Lauren Kukla spent her life holding her family together - a Michigan household defined by chaos, addiction, and mental illness. Unlike her troubled siblings, Lauren had managed to stay grounded, becoming the caretaker and peacekeeper. While she was preoccupied with managing each crisis on the surface, the deeper issues went unnoticed. By the time Lauren realized what was happening, it was too late.
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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Very informative

I am new to podcasts, but have been interested in true crime for years. The episodes are informative and I enjoy listening while I'm at work. Two thumbs up.

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Love how he tells story!

He’s the best storyteller!! Some voices are annoying but, not his. Great podcast to binge!!

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excellent take on true crime

The Host is funny and real. Great Interviews and I definitely appreciate that there aren't side bar stories and background noises. Well made program.

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Ruling thrown out

His release was overturned by the 6th circuit Court of Appeals. It was published November 2021.

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Well told horrible story

You did a great job telling this horrible story. It’s disgusting to realize this monster of a mother will be out some day.

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My favorite by far!

The best horrifying but brutally honest true crime podcast you will find! I can't stop listening!

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Favorite True Crime podcast

Well researched and presented.
My only real issue is that many of the interview clips are too quiet compared to the rest of the podcast, so sometimes you have to turn the volume way up to hear them, but then turn it back down quickly when that clip is done playing.

A relatively minor issue though.

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Riveting!!!

Finally, justice for Angie and justice for Chris. Thank goodness for the technology that got the real murderer.

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It's hard doing the right thing....

But it has to be done... I was totally baffled to hear about people ridiculing him. I guess that was naive of me. He deserves a freaking medal and some privacy.

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Better than most.

I've heard and seen this story told many times but Mike tells the story better than most others. I love Sword and Scale and Mike's narrative is the best, by far, than other podcasters. Keep up the good work. You all work very hard to tell us a story that captives the mind.

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