Episodes
Today’s case is about Grace Millane, who was strangled to death by her Tinder date in Auckland, New Zealand in 2018. Grace’s case shocked the country and held a mirror up to a society with a problem of violence towards women. Trigger Warning: rape, sexual assault, domestic violence Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer Please take the time to visit Love Grace - the handbag appeal set up by Grace’s family and friends as a legacy in Grace Millane’s name, to help women that have been...
Published 04/16/24
Today's case is about Nermin Sulejmanović, a micro-influencer and body builder who murdered his ex-wife Nizama Hecimovic on Instagram Live, as thousands of followers watched on social media. Trigger Warning: suicide and domestic abuse Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer If you've been affected by the topics discussed in today's episode we've provided some extra resources for support and assistance below: Samaritans (UK) https://www.samaritans.org/ Find a helpline (International)...
Published 04/09/24
A stolen lunch was the inciting incident in today’s case, as a violently angry young man kills a co-worker in a frenzied attack over the smallest of issues - and tells the court in his trial it could have been anyone, “even a 4-year old kid…” Trigger Warning: deportation and issues with immigration forces Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 03/26/24
Today’s case is about a shocking murder in 2020 of two sisters in a London park, killed by a devil worshipper. Their dignity wasn’t preserved in death - two police officers proceeded to take selfies with the girl’s corpses, sharing the pictures with their colleagues on WhatsApp.   Trigger Warning: Racism, Misogyny Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 03/12/24
Today's solved true crime case is on the bus station murder of Shirley Leach in Manchester, England, UK.   Trigger Warning: sexual assault, rape Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 02/28/24
In today's episode we uncover the case of Mary Blandy, who was sent to the hangman in 1754 for murdering her own father with a “love potion…” How far would you go, for the bad boy your dad disapproved of? Trigger Warning: poison Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 02/14/24
Today’s case is about Nicola Edgington, the woman who stabbed her own mother nine times and watched her die. She was only locked up for three years before she went on to kill again, in another savage attack. Trigger Warning: assualt, miscariage, domestic abuse, references to suicide Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 02/06/24
Jane Andrews loved working for the Royal Family, so when she was suddenly fired by the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, it turned her whole world upside down. Desperate to remain amongst the wealthy and powerful, she became obsessed with her rich boyfriend Tom Cressman, eventually murdering him when he wouldn’t propose. Trigger Warning: Rape, sexual assault, domestic abuse, incest, abortion   Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer 
Published 01/31/24
The whole world was watching when punk rock star Sid Vicious began a relationship with one of his groupies: Nancy Spungen. When Nancy was found dead, all eyes were on Sid. But this infamous case has never been solved, it remains a total mystery. Trigger Warning: abortions, self harm, suicide attempts, drug abuse and overdosing, mental health issues including schizophrenia, abusive relationships Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 01/17/24
Today's episode is on a case I covered back in 2020 about Karen Buckley, an Irish student in Scotland and her killer, Alexander Pacteau. Trigger Warning: Sensitive topics Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 01/03/24
Today's episode is on Sameena Imam, who was enjoying a secret affair with her Costco colleague Roger, whilst he was plotting her death. She thought they were in love, but he just wanted to shut her up.   Trigger Warning: Sensitive topics Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 12/19/23
This case is on an episode I covered back in 2020 called The Murder in The Graveyard, which details the tragic murder of Jessica Keen, a 15 year old high school cheerleader that disappeared after waiting at a bus stop in Columbus, Ohio... Trigger Warning: Sexual assault, Rape Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer
Published 12/13/23
Today’s case focuses on the tragic murder of Shelby Tracy Tom. She was a Canadian woman who was strangled to death after 29-year-old Jatin Patel discovered she was transgender. The case sparked a national debate over gender politics and how to better prevent hate crimes.   Trigger Warning: Transphobia, Hate crimes, Sexual Assault Resources:   Trans Lifeline (USA & Canada support hotline and charity offering grants to trans people) Red Umbrella Fund (International grants and support for...
Published 11/29/23
When two South Korean girls were found dead with strange tape binding their hands and face - police were stumped. They had no leads, apart from the girls’ charming landlord Mr Kim, who viciously killed and hid the girls, before fleeing the country. The murders were so violent and extremely unusual that detectives had never seen anything like it.   Trigger Warning: General sensitive topics around murder, disappearance and suggestions of sexual...
Published 11/15/23
Today, we are talking about the murder of Peggy Carr, and the attempted murder of the rest of her family. When disputes with her neighbour George Trepal and his wife had escalated, nobody could have anticipated what came next. As Peggy and her children fell mysteriously ill, undercover detectives rushed to find the cause in hopes of saving their lives - and realised they had uncovered supposed ‘genius’ George's plot to get rid of his noisy neighbours - once and for all. Trigger Warning:...
Published 11/01/23
Today’s case is on Yuka Takaoka - a young woman from Tokyo who had fallen obsessively in love with Phoenix Luna, a popular employee of a Japanese host bar. Just months after they met, she would go viral on social media for brutally stabbing him in his sleep. Trigger Warning: stalking, obsessive behaviours, child abuse, neglect, mention of suicide, suicidal ideation Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer  
Published 10/22/23
Today's episode is on Shaye Groves - a woman whose obsession with true crime would turn deadly when she stabbed her boyfriend, Frankie Fitzgerald, in her home. Trigger Warning: physical and sexual abuse of a child, mental illness, self-harm, suicide, sexual assault, rape, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer 
Published 10/19/23
Today’s episode is on the infamous Black Dahlia murder in 1940s Los Angeles. 22 year old Elizabeth Short was found dead and dismembered, in a case that has left detectives stumped for over 75 years. Since the murder, there have been multiple suspects - but to this day, nobody has been convicted. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, abuse, suicide, incest, abortion, gore, mutilation Resources:  https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer 
Published 10/17/23
Today's episode is part two of the Jerry Brudos case, aka the Shoe Fetish Slayer aka the Lust Killer aka the Salem Serial Killer Trigger Warning: sexual assault, rape Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer 
Published 10/12/23
Today's episode is on Jerry Brudos aka the Shoe Fetish Slayer aka the Lust Killer aka the Salem Serial Killer Trigger Warning: sexual assault, rape Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer 
Published 10/10/23
Today's episode is on Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner who in 1988, set off on a romantic hike near the Appalachian trail. As long distance girlfriends, their weekends together were treasured - but neither of them expected this would be their last. When Stephen Roy Carr saw the couple making love in the woods, he was overcome with homophobia-fuelled rage - and launched a devastating attack on them. Trigger warnings: Stalking, sexual assault, homophobia Resources:...
Published 10/05/23
Today's episode is on the tragic murder of taxi driver Stuart Ludlam Trigger Warning: gun violence Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer 
Published 10/03/23
Today's episode is on Andrew Cunanan, well known for being the socialite, fame-hungry assassin of fashion Icon, Gianni Versace. What is less known, is that Versace was the final victim of five in a month-long murder spree - fuelled by lies, greed, and eventually, fear. Trigger Warnings: HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, suicide Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer  
Published 09/28/23
Today's episode is on the murder of Dr. Margo Prade. It could be one of 3 suspects: her best friend Denise, her boyfriend Thomas or her ex husband Doug Prade.... but who will be convicted? Trigger Warning: gun violence Resources: https://linktr.ee/usualdisclaimer 
Published 09/26/23