Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today in our Season Finale we have a very special announcement, and then we proceed to move on to look at our final case, that of Robert Lee Yates Jnr, otherwise known ad “The Grocery Bag Killer” for the macabre way he would utilise this everyday object to both hinder investigations, and degrade his victims. J…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we take a look at the horrifying case of Katherine Knight. A woman, who arguably thanks to her troubled upbringing, became a history maker for the most disgusting reasons. This case brings home not only the plight of the domestically abused, but the role gender plays in both our perception and level of s…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we take a look at a case which defies belief. A case where a 23 year old man, and his 12 year old…girlfriend, decide that the only thing stopping them being together is the young girls meddling parents. Therefore, in the belief he is a 300 year old werewolf (seriously), the 23 year old man, together with…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we delve in to one of the most publicly watched, discussed and debated trials of recent history. The death of 2 year old Caylee Anthony, and the questions and bizarre facts which seeped out of this case as her own mother, Casey Anthony, faced the charge of her daughters murder. Joining our Patreon team n…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we take a look at one of the most infamous serial killers in British history, that of Dennis Nilsen. This case shows how the “unassuming” amongst us may well be the ones to look out for, the phrase “it’s always the quiet ones” has never been more apt to describe the utter horror of the acts committed by …

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we dive into a haunting case of patricide, and take a look at what causes a mild mannered introverted teenager to shoot his own father dead? How this ends throws up many questions such as how custody hearings are carried out, right through to how to decide between premeditated and “heat of the moment” mu…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we discuss one of the most profound, disturbing, and quite frankly borderline unbelievable case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard. A case such as this truly exposes the potential impact of undiagnosed and untreated mental health conditions, and how, almost like dominoes, that impact can affect generation after gen…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we take a deep dive in to the suicide turned murder of a man with so much financial influence, he earned himself the moniker “Gods Banker”. For episode 3, we take a close look at the life, death, connections and enemies of one of the most mysterious and shadowy Italian figures, the one and only Roberto C…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we look at one of the most insidious alleged crimes we will possibly look at. Not because of any gore, or terror, but because the apparent players in the game are the very people we not only pay our taxes to, but also vote in to office, the Government itself. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you e…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our Season 3 debut, we introduce you not only to a new, more laid-back format, but also to the ghastly deeds of one Juan Corona – The Orchard Reaper. There are so many human narratives that fit in to both killer and victim it was hard to summarise, from the expected awful upbringings to the willingness to s…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our Season 2 Finale, we take a deep dive in to the upbringing, turbulence, and eventual crime spree of non-other than Aileen Wuornos – Damsel of Death. There is so much to unpack in this case it’s untrue. From the judicial systems action, or inaction on both gender and mental health, to the sometimes thin l…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our penultimate episode of Season 2, we take a look at the crime of Jennifer Pan, an individual who hired people to assault and murder her parents in order, she claims, to escape their strict parenting. However separating fact from fiction proved to be a tough task for those involved. Joining our Patreon te…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On Episode 8, we dive in to the timelines of a criminal who cause a complete overhaul of how crimes committed by the mentally ill should be dealt with. Yet again, when faced with “Insanity” pleas, its often the actions both prior and post event which determine the outcome. One thing is for sure, although Alber…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On Episode 7, we take a dive in to a literal cultural icon, or more succinctly, her horrific murder at the hands of one of the most infamous crime “families” in history, that, of The Manson Family. This is the story of Sharon Tate, an aspiring actress and expectant mother, brutally slaughtered due to one man’s…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On Episode 6, we move in to the second half of the season with a close look at one of the most bizarre murderers history has ever provided, none other than David Berkowitz – The Son of Sam. What made this young man from an apparent loving home become so deranged they believed the were taking commands from demo…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On Episode 5, we hit the midpoint mark of Season 2, and do it by taking a close look at one of the most requested cases in history, yes, today, we delve in to the min, life and crimes of none other than Richard Ramirez – “The Night Stalker” Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to al…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Episode 4 finds us taking a deep dive in to the world of someone who is believed to be one of the most prolific serial killers ever known, with a suspected 250+ victims, the man dubbed “The Doctor of Death” – Harold Shipman. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episode…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we give you a sneak peek at the podcast our Patreons receive fortnightly, "Cold Case" where we look at some of the most famous unsolved cases. On this episode, we take a look at one of the clearest cover-ups of a criminal act in history, that of the disappearance of the Sodder Children. What causes almos…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. For our second episode, we take a look at one of the most heinous and shocking crimes in recent years, that of the so called “Slenderman Stabbings”. How do two 12-year-old girls whip themselves up in to such a frenzy that they begin believing not only in fictional characters, but also that they can literally g…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our Season Debut, we drill down into the timeline which led to the murder of arguably the most famous fashion designer on the planet, the one and only Gianni Versace, gunned down on his own doorstep by the deranged Andrew Cunanan. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of ou…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our Season Finale, we take a look at one of the most notorious serial killers the world has ever known, the infamous Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Cold Case. Col…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our penultimate episode of Season 1, we finish the final chapter of the Fred & Rose West horror story, and its everything you could imagine from the downfall of a murderous, seemingly untouchable pair. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give …

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On today’s second episode about Fred and Rose West, we are delving into the middle of the timeline, the killings. This is not for the faint hearted, as we hear about their methods of kidnap and physical abuse. Plus their nonchalant attitude to committing atrocities that most minds could not even imagine. Joini…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On today’s first episode looking at the lives of Fred and Rose West, we learn of their upbringing and any mitigating factors which may lend a clue to at least part of their twisted psyche. Certain things in this world become much more dangerous when combined, fire and gasoline, tides and earthquakes, and most …

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we examine the origin story of many of the horror tropes you will find in countless films and TV series, join us as we take a deep breath and peer in to the life of the truly disturbed life of murderer, and creator of …memorabilia, the infamous Ed Gein. Don’t forget, joining our Patreon will get you earl…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we take a peek in to the mind of the murderer of arguably one of the worlds greatest musicians, John Lennon, and try to relive the timeline of events that drove his killer, Mark David Chapman, to carry out one of the worlds most infamous crimes. Don’t forget, joining our Patreon will get you early, ad-fr…

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. This week, we take a look at arguably the most intriguing cold-case from the UK, that of the much loved Jill Dando. Theories abound as to who was responsible for her assassination on her own doorstep, but as we soon learn, especially in a murder investigation, placing all your eggs in one basket can prove both…

Welcome, to The Deadly Countdown. On today’s debut episode, we take a dive in to the killings that spawned millions of dollars worth of films and books, and put the murder location in the forefront of everyone’s mind when discussions on ghosts are made. Simply saying the word “Amityville” conjures images of the infamous house, with its windows appe…

Welcome, to The Deadly Countdown. Our second episode takes us to the sleepy town of Ossett, West Yorkshire. It’s here, amidst a run of poor fortune, that the Taylors, Michael & Christine, would find solace in a charismatic Christian movement. But what appeared at first to be just what the doctor ordered for the couple, resulted in one of the strang…

Welcome, to The Deadly Countdown. The third episode for launch day takes both back in time, and puts us in the presence of arguably one of if not the most deranged people we will discuss this series. Fritz Haarmann, “The Vampire of Hanover” is the first serial killer we will take a deep look in to, and be warned, this is not for the faint of heart.…