What do you do when you have a headache? You probably take some over-the-counter pain killers like Tylenol. That’s exactly what the victims of this case did to lethal effect.
This month we’re looking at unsolved murders starting with the slaying of an entire family at the Hinterkaifeck farm in 1922 Germany.
This week we look at the case of Geordie Bourne and the infamous border reivers who wreaked havoc on the borders for more than 500 years.
In 17th century Rome, unhappy wives in abusive relationships found help from Giulia Tofana: Rome’s master poisoner.
Iceland’s only serial killer Björn Pétursson allegedly killed 18 people on his farm in the 16th Century.
This month we’re looking at ancient serial killers starting with the Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory.
This week we’re looking at another millennial con-artist: Anna Delvey. This fake heiress and master manipulator managed to con New York’s social and financial elite for years before it all came crumbling down.
Today we’re going through the story of the murder of Elma Sands, the trial of Levi Weeks, and the early American historical figures that played a massive role in the whole affair.
Today we’re talking about the murder of Daniel Morgan. This infamous slaying of this private investigator remains unsolved today.
Today we’re looking at the doomed FYRE Festival, the conman behind the whole thing, and the aftermath.
To close out our month of cults we’re looking at the Son of Sam, David Berkowitz and the theory that there may have been a Sons of Sam cult.
Today we’re talking about a Glasgow Sex Cult and the visit by cult leader Thomas Lake Harris that scandalised the city.
This week we cover the cult Los Narcosatánicos with a dark story of drug trafficking, dark magic, and ritual sacrifice.
THE ONEIDA COMMUNITY For those of you outside the US, the name Oneida might not mean much. But for anyone from the US, if you’ve ever turned over a piece
In preparation for next month’s theme of cults, this week we’re doing a quick primer on what is and isn’t a cult!
This week we actually put our graduate degrees in film to use while we discuss the amazing film Wind River and the tragic stories behind it.
Today we’re covering the Black Dahlia case. The murder of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short is one of LAs most infamous unsolved killings and is still unsolved today.
In November 2011, the world renowned Knoedler art gallery announced it would be permanently closing after 165 years in business. The New York City institution made no real mention of why they were shutting the doors, only referencing vague “business reasons.” But behind the scenes, things were stormy, scandalous, and criminal.
For most of us the lottery is just a dream. But for the lottery hackers Jerry and Marge Selbee the lottery wasn’t just a dream they won millions using math!
The kidnapping of June Robles rocked the nation in 1934. The six-year-old from Tucson, Arizona was abducted on her way home from school one afternoon and held for ransom.
Sam, Marilyn, and Chip Sheppard Sam Sheppard’s mugshot and his later professional wrestling days. In 1954 the brutal murder of Marilyn Sheppard rocked the close knit community of Bay Village,
Photo by Reiseuhu on Unsplash We’re back with another Scottish case! This time we’re talking about the Salisbury Crags Murder from 1970s Edinburgh. In late September 1972, 21-year-old Ernest Dumoulin
We’ve come to our last spooky crime to round out our month of ghostly episodes! Today we’re taking on one of the oldest cases we’ve ever covered, going all the
This week we take a hard right turn into the realm of vampires! In 1890s Rhode Island, Mercy Brown’s death and her brother’s mysterious illness sparked a whole town’s belief in vampires.
The Greenbrier Ghost visits her mother. This week we have another murder with a spectral twist. The story of the Greenbriar Ghost has it all: murder, secrets, people named after
The Hammersmith Ghost This week we kick off a month of spooky true crime content with the story of the Hammersmith Ghost! This ghost hunt in 1803 London ended with
This week we’re heading back to 1860 for another historic murder case! We’re talking about the case of Constance Kent. This one is filled with jealousy, class disputes, early policing
This week we’re celebrating one whole year since we started the podcast! For this occasion we decided to dive into the case of H.H. Holmes.
Georgia Tann Even the most seemingly respectable orphanages and adoption companies can be a front for child tracking rings, and today we’re going to tell you the story of one
In 1964, three surfer dudes robbed New York’s Natural History Museum, getting away with 24 priceless gems. One, Murf the Surf, captured the media’s attention and gained a folk-hero-like following. This week we talk about his crimes and his later attempts at redemption through religion.
It’s our 50th episode! And we’ve run out of Square Mile of Murder cases from Glasgow’s history, so for episode 50 we’re taking on another infamous Scottish case. Sometimes referred to as the “Limbs in the Loch Killer”, today we’re talking about serial killer in the making, William Beggs.
When a teen boy stabbed his friend in an alley, Manchester was set on edge. As the truth came out, this case became stranger than fiction.
Today we’re diving into the life and crimes of John “Reg” Christie who committed 8 murders at 10 Rillington Place in London. A perfect storm of timing, historical events, perception, and the law helped this man get away with brutal crimes for years.
In the early 1990s, a stoic man pulled off a string of bank robberies in the Dallas suburbs. He was dubbed “Cowboy Bob” by the FBI agents who were left scratching their heads trying to find him. When they finally found him, Cowboy Bob turned out to be quite the surprise.
Today we’re talking about one of the most prolific criminals we’ve ever heard of. This dastardly fellow strikes every year, and even the authorities do nothing to stop him.
Charles Sobhraj was known as The Serpent, the Bikini Killer, and the Hippie Trail Killer. Here’s our two part take on his life and crimes.
The kidnapping and murder of baby Charles Lindbergh rattled the world. This week we get into all the details and conspiracy theories.
For today’s case we are covering the story of Ana Drakšin, AKA Baba Anujka, one of the most prolific poisoners of late 19th century Europe.
This week we cover the murder of 14-year-old Jodi Jones and the case against her boyfriend, Luke Mitchell.
Today we cover the last of Glasgow’s infamous Square Mile Murders and tell the tale of the murder of 83-year-old Miss Marion Gilchrist and the wrongful conviction of Oscar Slater.
This week we take on the big question mark cases of Jennifer Fairgate and the Isdal Woman, two unidentified women found dead in Norway, suspected to be spies.
To celebrate the spooky season, we released a bunch of Halloween bonus episodes! Listen to them all here!
Andrei Chikatilo after his capture Soviet serial killer Andrei Chikatilo didn’t kill again until the summer of 1983, but whilst he was on this break, the police were actually beginning
Known as The Butcher of Rostov, The Forest Strip Killer, The Red Ripper, and The Rostov Ripper, Andrei Chikatilo was a serial killer and real life boogeyman who terrorised women and children throughout Soviet Russia, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
This week we tell the story of the first case solved with DNA profiling: The murders of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth by Colin Pitchfork.
Join us this week as we look at Belle Gunness, AKA Hell’s Belle, America’s first female serial killer and uncover how she managed to make so many people disappear.
22-year old-Julian Buchwald and his 17-year-old girlfriend Carolynne failed to return home from a picnic lunch in Country Victoria. One strange letter, a massive search, and seven days later and the couple appeared on the side of the road hours from where they disappeared.
In June 1985 40 year old Carole Packman walked out of her family home in Bournemouth, England and was never seen again.
This week we recount the story of Dennis Nilsen, a quiet, reclusive man who killed up to 15 young, vulnerable men over the course of 5 years in a quest for company, ahead of the finale of ITV’s latest true crime drama, Des, starring David Tennant as the killer.
This week we look at the List Family Murders, John List’s life on the run and the incredible forensics that helped catch him after 18 years.
This week we’re telling you the story of Dr. Edward Pritchard, “The Human Crocodile”, and the third case from Glasgow’s Square Mile of Murder.
This week we’re looking at the case of murdering cousin duo Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, better known as the Hillside Stranglers. Kenneth Bianchi was born in Rochester, New York
Queen Victoria is a massive figure in British history, but did you know she survived eight assassination attempts?
Ever played the McDonald’s Monopoly game? Bet you never knew that for years, one man was running a massive scam to steal all of the game’s top prizes totalling over $24 million!
Christine Paolila’s crimes have been given many names: The Clear Lake Murders, The Miss Irresistible Murders, and The Ugly Duckling Murders.
This week we are exploring the racist murder of 18 year old Stephen Lawrence in London in April 1993. This case dominated headlines throughout the 1990s and well into the 2000s, as it brought the institutional racism at the heart of London’s Metropolitan Police into the spotlight and led to a huge investigation into police conduct.
This week we cover the cases of “changeling” children Walter Collins and Bobby Dunbar, who were both returned to their parents after many months. But after their reappearance, people began to realise not everything was as it seemed.
Mary Ann Cotton A depiction Mary Ann Cotton & Husband George Ward One of many Insurance certificates Follow along with your very own bingo card! EARLY LIFE Mary Ann Cotton
In February 2008, 9 year-old school Shannon Matthews disappeared on her way home from school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.
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