Inside True Crimewith Matthew Cox
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The con man who confessed.

Matthew Cox ran one of the most audacious mortgage-fraud schemes in American history, did his time in federal prison, and came out a storyteller. Now he interviews the people on the other side of the crime — with the credibility of someone who has been there.

Subject 001Matthew Cox, host of Inside True Crime

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The Record

Prison to Podcast

The short version of a long story. Full details in his books.

  1. The Setup

    A mortgage broker with a talent for paperwork

    Matthew Cox worked the mortgage industry in Florida — and learned exactly where its seams were.

  2. The Scheme

    One of the boldest mortgage-fraud runs in U.S. history

    Using synthetic identities and fabricated documents, Cox defrauded banks out of millions before going on the run.

  3. The Fall

    On the run, then caught

    A nationwide manhunt ended in arrest and a federal prison sentence.

  4. The Inside

    Years in federal prison

    Behind the walls, Cox met the storytellers, schemers, and criminals whose accounts would later fill a podcast.

  5. The Author

    Turning the story into books

    Cox began writing — memoir and true crime — publishing multiple titles about fraud, prison, and the people he met.

  6. The Mic

    Inside True Crime is born

    The podcast puts Cox across the table from fraudsters and criminals for first-hand interviews few others can get.

Behind the Table

About the Studio

Inside True Crime’s studio is built for serious storytelling — raw, real, and professional. Outfitted with top-tier cameras and production gear, every shot hits with cinematic sharpness, capturing the tension, emotion, and edge true crime demands. The sound is just as tight, with pro-grade microphones, equalizers, and amps fine-tuned to catch every word in razor-sharp clarity.

The space itself feels like a controlled battleground: soundproofed walls kill any outside noise, custom lighting sets the mood, and every piece of equipment is dialed in for maximum impact. It’s not about flash — it’s about creating a space where real stories can be told without filter.

Inside True Crime isn’t just recording a show — it’s building an atmosphere where the darkest, most compelling stories are brought fully to life.

The Inside True Crime studio during a recording

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