It was a classic modern high school relationship; football player and cheerleader. In 2014, 14 year old Emma Walker began dating 16 year old, Riley Gaul. Their whirlwind romance was not without faults and they would be on and off for almost 2 years, with Emma calling time on the relationship shortly after Riley began attending Maryville college. But Riley wouldn’t accept Emma’s decision and took matters into his own hands to try and win her back… 00:00:00 - 00:00:54 - Network ad, theme...

Many crimes in the 21st century start with social media contact and this case is no different. In 2015, Leicestershire, England, 15 year old Kayleigh haywood is contact on social media by 27 year old Luke Harlow. The pair exchanged over 2000 messages within a few weeks of becoming Facebook friends, which resulted in an arranged meet up at Luke’s house. Sadly, the meeting would escalate following the arrival of Luke’s friend Stephen Beardman, resulting in Kayleigh’s untimely death… 00:00:00...

In the early 19th century, New Orleans, Louisiana was home to Madame Delphine LaLaurie. Married 3 times before she reached 40 years old, she lived the life of luxury due to her parents, and spouse's wealth, becoming accustomed to a particular lifestyle. However one fateful night, a fire at her Royal Street residence would jeopardize her future in her beloved city… 00:00:00 - 00:01:02 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:02 - 00:09:41 - General chat 00:09:41 - 00:33:56 - Background,...

In June 1995, OJ Simpson went on trial for the murders of his ex wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The shocking verdict was watched by millions of people all over the world. But this is not where OJ's story ended... 00:00:00 - 00:00:50 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:50 - 00:16:35 - General chat; books, films and TV  00:16:35 - 00:40:44 - Trial summary 00:36:33 - 01:07:00 - Verdict, aftermath (civil trial) and OJ’s life to date 01:07:00 - 01:12:24 - Next episode...

On the evening of 12th June 1994, at a rental home in Brentwood, California, Nicole Brown Simpson, ex wife of former NFL star OJ Simpson, is found brutally murdered. Another body at the scene is identified as Ron Goldman, a waiter from the Mezzaluna restaurant, where Nicole and her family had dined that evening. OJ Simpson is located in Chicago and informed of her death and returns to LA where he is arrested and questioned by Police. TIME STAMPS 00:00:00 - 00:00:58 - Network ad, theme...

For our last episode of 2023, we look back on our favourite episodes from this year. Merry Christmas & Happy new year to all our listeners! 00:00:00 - 00:01:29 - Network ad & theme  00:01:10 - 00:10:01 - Christmas chat, anime snobs, controversial Indiana Jones opinions 00:18:33 - 01:19:15 - Our favourite episodes of 2023 01:19:15 - 01:19:44 - Closing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on...

October 2009, Missouri. 9 year old Elizabeth Olten didn't return home from her neighbour’s house where she was playing with friends, 6 year old Emma and 15 year old Alyssa. Her frantic mother Patti arrives at her neighbour’s in search of her daughter, but is told that she left at 6pm to make the 2 minute walk to her home 4 doors away. An extensive search of the area ensues, with both Emma and Alyssa being questioned by local Sheriff and FBI agents. Evidence would lead investigators to a...

On April 20, 1999 in Colorado, students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School with one purpose; to carry out a mass shooting on their fellow students and teachers. The events that unfolded, shocked the world and remains one of America's deadliest massacres in their history. 00:00:00 - 00:00:50 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:00:50 - 00:21:03 - General chat  00:21:03 - 00:40:45 - Background 00:40:45 - 01:15:59 - Timeline of the shooting **TRIGGER WARNING -...

November 1967, in Plainfield, Wisconsin, the disappearance of a hardware store owner leads Police to the isolated farm house of the Gein Family. The unsuspecting officers search the property to question 51 year old Edward, the last living member of the Gein family, and stumble upon a body in the barn. The residence quickly became known as the house of horrors; a nickname derived from evidence of Ed’s morbid hobby… 00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:01:01 - 00:11:09 -...

In October 2020, a State Trooper got more than he bargained for when he pulled over a woman who had been driving erratically, at speed, to discover a newborn baby in her lap, the driver covered in blood. Emergency services were called and whisked the mother and baby off to a hospital in neighbouring state, Oklahoma. Doctors discover that the woman had not given birth and when Police are notified of a woman found dead in her home in New Boston, Texas, they begin to connect the dots... TIME...

This week we are discussing the online grooming and tragic death of Breck Bednar Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:51 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:00:51 - 00:08:19 - General chat  00:08:19 - 00:20:20 - Background  00:20:50 - 00:37:49 - Online grooming and change in behavior 00:37:49 - 01:12:03 - Breck’s visit to Lewis, incident and aftermath 01:12:03 - 01:15:07 - Next episode announcement, true crime news and closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music...

This week we discuss the case of the 'Sea Orphan', Tere Jo Duperrault. 00:00:00 - 00:01:04 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:01:04 - 00:13:11 - General chat 00:13:11 - 00:27:50 - Julian Harvey background and his rescue 00:27:50 - 00:43:14 - Events of the Bluebell and Tere Jo’s escape 00:43:14 - 01:00:03 - Tere Jo’s rescue, her recollection of events on the Bluebell and aftermath 01:00:03 - 01:20:37 - Conclusion, next episode announcement, true crime news and closing...

In this episode, we discuss the mysterious disapperance of Brandon Swanson. 00:00:00 - 00:01:04 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:01:04 - 00:06:45 - General chat 00:06:45 - 00:41:16 - Background and events prior to loss of contact 00:41:16 - 00:44:40 - Police investigation and theories 00:44:40 - 00:58:35 - Next episode announcement, general chat (OceanGate Sub) and book recommendation Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter...

This week we're talking about convicted murderer Angela Simpson, whose post trial interview went viral on TikTok. 00:00:00 - 00:00:43 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:00:43 - 00:14:36 - General chat 00:14:36 - 00:20:14 - Lead up to incident  00:20:14 - 00:20:47 - *TRIGGER WARNING* - injury detail 00:20:47 - 00:23:50 - Incident continued 00:23:50 - 00:52:52 - Investigation, Angela’s background and possible motives 00:52:52 - 00:55:38 - Post trial interview clip & Aah!fter Horror...

***SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT*** This bonus episode is an interview with ‘Louis’ who talks about his previous career in law enforcement (UK), specifically digital forensics.  Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

This week we discuss the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: suicide, death of minors Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:55 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:00:55 - 00:13:42 - General chat (Fast & Furious franchise appreciation) 00:13:42 - 00:21:30 - Background profiles and Susan & Josh’s relationship 00:21:30 - 00:30:03 - Marriage and living with Josh’s Dad, Steve 00:30:03 - 00:44:18 - Relationship turmoil, Steve’s obsession, Susan’s disappearance 00:44:18 -...

In this week's episode, we talk about Raoul Moat's rampage in July 2010. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:55 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:00:55 - 00:13:10 - General chat - TV & DnD 00:13:10 - 00:22:13 - Background - adolescence, home life 00:22:13 - 00:29:17 - Adult life and release from prison 00:29:17 - 01:26:39 - First shooting, 999 call, subsequent shootings 00:42:49 - 00:43:10 - Aahfter Horror advert 00:43:10 - 01:00:19 - Gazza, stand-off and negotiations 01:00:19 -...

Its another deep dive this week; we're covering the atrocity in Olso, Norway, perpetrated by Anders Breivik. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:48 - Network ad, theme and intro 00:00:48 - 00:17:35 - General chat 00:17:35 - 00:23:58 - Background - adolescence, home life 00:36:19 - 00:50:26 - Teens and adult life 00:50:26 - 01:26:39 - Incident 01:26:39 - 01:45:53 - Apprehension, aftermath and trial 01:45:53 - 01:47:27 - Next episode announcement & closing theme Twitter:...

This week we discuss a very recent UK case; Shaye Groves and the murder of Frankie Fitzgerald.  Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:47 - Network ad and theme/intro 00:00:47 - 00:08:40 - DIY chat continued… 00:08:40 - 00:23:58 - Background 00:23:58 - 00:51:28 - Shaye & Frankie’s relationship 00:51:28 - 01:04:35 - The incident and injury detail 01:04:35 - 01:19:20 - Aftermath, arrest and trial 01:19:20 - 01:21:58 - Next episode announcement & closing theme Twitter:...

In this episode, we discuss the murder of Becky Watts.  Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:48 - Network ad and theme/intro 00:01:00 - 00:09:48 - Dentistry & necrophilia (!) 00:09:48 - 00:24:44 - Case intro & background 00:24:44 - 00:43:17 - Nathan & Shauna, missing report 00:43:17 - 01:06:21 - Investigation, arrest and confession (explicit language) 01:06:21 - 01:13:58 - DIY corner and trial 01:13:58 - 01:17:14 - Next episode announcement & closing theme Twitter:...

This week, we talk about Stacey Castor aka ‘The Black Widow’. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:00 - Network ad and theme/intro 00:01:00 - 00:07:08 - General chat 00:07:08 - 00:08:53 - Case intro & background 00:08:53 - 00:25:19 - First husband - Michael Wallace 00:25:19 - 00:28:16 - Stacey’s Dad - Jeff 00:28:16 - 00:46:31 - Second husband - David Castor & AH advert 00:46:31 - 00:57:52 - Cause of death & investigation/evidence 00:57:52 - 01:04:04 - Autopsy & further...

This week we're talking about the Dominos hostage situation in Georgia, 1989. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:43 - Network ad and theme/intro 00:00:43 - 00:10:34 - General chat - TV shows, Oscar noms 00:10:34 - 00:18:13 - Background & pizza chat 00:18:13 - 00:38:04 - Incident, arrest & trial 00:38:04 - 00:44:51 - Release & fast food chat 00:44:51 - 01:09:42 - True crime news, National Geographic chat and other random shit 01:09:42 - 01:26:05 - Next episode announcement, fun...

This episode we discuss the murder of 24 year old maths teacher, Colleen Ritzer. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:51 - Network ad and theme/intro 00:00:51 - 00:12:32 - General chat, SJ being a potential Russian spy and Cavill cast 00:12:32 - 00:19:20 - Background 00:19:20 - 00:36:20 - Attack and murder (CCTV breakdown) 00:36:20 - 00:38:20 - Aahfter Horror advert 00:38:20 - 00:54:22 Police investigation, missing persons reports & apprehension 00:54:22 - 01:13:14 Charges and...

**WARNING** This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and SA against a minor. In this week's episode, we’re talking about the callous kidnap and murder of Peter Aston. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:03 - Network ad and theme/intro 00:01:03 - 00:09:54 - Germaphobes anonymous and TV show chat 00:09:54 - 00:22:44 - Background 00:22:44 - 00:38:44 - Murder 00:38:44 - 00:40:39 - List of injuries - **WARNING - GRAPHIC DETAIL** 00:40:39 - 00:45:28 - After the murder 00:45:28 -...