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Welcome to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, which started off life as a weekly written blog in 2016, and has now made the jump into a regular one man and his mic, matter of fact straight talking podcast. In it, the host Paul looks at and recounts in-depth true crime cases from the UK and Ireland - both solved or unsolved crimes, but more often than not the lesser known and obscure ones. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueCrimeEnthusiast/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/ ...
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Hey Sinners! It's us, Megan Keyes and Lindsay Martinez. Welcome to "Sinners Among Saints," the chilling true crime podcast that delves deep into the dark underbelly of society. Created by two best friends hailing from Utah, who share a passion for all things horror, this podcast aims to shed light on the victims of heinous crimes that often go unnoticed. Join us as we navigate through the twisted tales of real-life monsters and the innocent souls they prey on. With meticulous research, compe ...
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Send us a text Kristin Smart was a college student who went missing on May 25, 1996, while attending California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. She was last seen walking home from a party with Paul Flores, a fellow student. Her disappearance triggered a prolonged investigation but initially yielded few leads. In 2002, Paul Flores w…
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Send us a text Andrew Bagby, a promising medical student, was tragically murdered in 2001 by his ex-girlfriend, Shirley Turner. Despite concerns raised by friends and family, Andrew agreed to meet Turner in a remote location. The meeting ended in violence, with Andrew being shot multiple times. The case sparked significant controversy due to the ci…
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Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 classic Dial M For Murder is a celebrated work that has been remade for both the big and small screen, and the stage, and which concerns the tale of a cheating wife, a scheming husband, and an elaborate murder plot. In 2007, a court in South Wales was to hear it's very own version, and just how life imitated art... The episo…
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Send us a text Another one from the vault, we hope you enjoy!! In 1984 Brad Perry was murdered while working the graveyard shift at a Utah gas station. It wasn't until decades later that DNA results on a bloody dollar bill helped crack this cold case. This was a cold case from our hometown all growing up! Thanks for all the support!! Please follow …
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There are countless memorials to the brave personnel of the Armed Forces scattered around the UK, but one of these, in Surrey, contains the names of several service personnel whose military service is overshadowed by one thing - the execution each faced for the heinous crimes they committed, not as an act of war, but as a case of murder. This time …
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Send us a text Hey guys, while we're on a break, here is an episode from the Patreon vault. Hope you enjoy!! This is the murder if Alicia Bromfield, a 21 year old mom to be. She was 6.5 months pregnant when her obsessive, narcissistic boss killed her and her unborn baby. The horror doesn't end there though! Thanks for all the support!! Please follo…
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Send us a text This is just a real quick update on a case that we released in Nov 2022. The perpetrator in the case was executed today, August 8, 2024. Thanks for tuning in, we love each and every one of you! Thanks for all the support!! Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok, or email us, and remember we now have a Patreon!! patreon.…
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Send us a text Dennis Rader, the notorious BTK Killer, added to his horrific crime spree with the murders of Nancy Fox, Marine Hedge, Vicki Wegerle, and Dolores Davis. In December 1977, Rader broke into Fox's home in Wichita, Kansas. He strangled her to death with her own belt. In April 1985, Rader murdered Marine Hedge in her home in Wichita, Kans…
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Concluding the horrifying and tragic story of 10 year old Ursula Herrmann this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, the girl snatched whilst cycling home in Germany in 1981, only to be found 17 days later in the most nightmarish of circumstances. Though it was to take almost 27 years, in 2008 the wheels of justice finally began to turn…
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Send us a text In part 2 we look at Kathryn Bright and Shirley Vian, who were both victims of Dennis Rader, known as the BTK Killer. Kathryn Bright: In April 1974, 21-year-old Kathryn Bright was attacked in her Wichita home. Rader attempted to strangle her, but she fought back. He then stabbed her and fled the scene. Kathryn's brother, Kevin, was a…
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It was supposed to be a simple 10 minute cycle ride home, like she had done countless times before that late September evening of 1981 - but it was never to be. This time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, in the first of a two part story, I venture in a first for the show outside of the UK and Ireland and head to Germany, where I bring y…
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Send us a text Dennis Rader grew up in Wichita, Kansas. Details about his early life are limited, but there are reports of him exhibiting disturbing behavior like harming animals. After high school, he had a short stint in college but dropped out and joined the Air Force in the mid-60s. Upon discharge in 1970, he returned to Wichita, married, and t…
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Hitchhiking brings with it countless dangers, as we have seen on screen countless times and with the exploits of killers such as the West's, but for many years it was a commonplace thing to do, the dangers not thought about, merely the destination. In the winter of 1995, one such hitcher, a 19 year old French student named Celine Figard, accepted a…
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Send us a text Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl, was tragically murdered in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada in November 1997. The case became a national tragedy due to the brutality of the crime and the fact that Reena was bullied by the group involved before her death. Six teenagers were ultimately convicted for their participation in the assault …
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Back in 1983, 14 year old Gillian Atkins had one love in her life - her horses, she was horse mad from a young age. Devoting her life to them, there were even rumblings of Gillian having a possible Olympic shot in her chosen field, so capable was she - until one April evening, that came to a crashing halt. As did Gillian's life. The episode contain…
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Send us a Text Message. Reena Virk, a 14-year-old girl, was tragically murdered in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada in November 1997. The case became a national tragedy due to the brutality of the crime and the fact that Reena was bullied by the group involved before her death. Six teenagers were ultimately convicted for their participation in the…
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Send us a Text Message. In May 2023, a tragic murder-suicide occurred in Salt Lake City, Utah. Parth Gandhi, a neuropsychologist, shot and killed his 16-year-old son, Om, before taking his own life. The incident happened at Parth's workplace. Reports indicate there was an ongoing custody dispute between Parth and Om's mother, who had raised concern…
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Send us a text Ever heard of a city built on bones? No, it's not a Halloween story – we're talking about the Paris Catacombs! Millions of Parisians rest beneath the City of Lights, in a network of tunnels that holds a dark and fascinating history. We'll delve into the reasons why these catacombs were created, how they became a final resting place f…
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Christine Lakinski, Brent Martin, and David Atherton. The accounts you will hear in this episode concern three people who never knew one another, and indeed, lived many miles apart, but who in the space of just a year, became part of the same sad and disturbing set of statistics. Each were vulnerable adults, and each became prey for, the only word …
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Send us a text In 2007 after being accused of stealing $16,000 from her father, Lucy Studey told police a wild story of kidnapping, potential rape, and murder. She stated her father had been killing transient women for 30+ years and having her and her siblings help dispose of bodies. It wasn't until Donald's death in 2013, that Lucy brought up the …
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We head back to 2005, and to the town of St Austell in the beautiful UK county of Cornwall this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for a disturbing tale that shows just how perverse and barbaric the actions of some are, how they prey upon and use the vulnerable for their own means, even those who have next to nothing. The cruelty tha…
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Send us a text The death of Kurt Cobain, the iconic front man of Nirvana, remains shrouded in mystery and controversy. On April 5, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington, with a shotgun wound to his head. The official cause of death was ruled as suicide, but questions surrounding his mental health, substance abuse, and the c…
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Send us a text The death of Kurt Cobain, the iconic front man of Nirvana, remains shrouded in mystery and controversy. On April 5, 1994, Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle, Washington, with a shotgun wound to his head. The official cause of death was ruled as suicide, but questions surrounding his mental health, substance abuse, and the c…
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Send us a text "The Unicorn Killer" is a chilling true crime story that delves into the life and crimes of Ira Einhorn, a charismatic countercultural figure who became infamous for his role in the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Holly Maddux, in 1977. Einhorn, known as the "Unicorn Killer," was a prominent figure in the 1960s and 1970s counterculture …
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Send us a text Frans Du Toit and Theuns Kruger, seemingly ordinary men, unleashed a reign of terror. They stalked women, their attacks escalating in violence. But then, something unexpected happened. A survivor emerged from the shadows. Alison Botha, a young woman left for dead, defied the odds. Her story would become a turning point in the investi…
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The loss of a child must be heartbreaking, devastating, surreal all at once - how can you even begin to define it? One morning back in November 2007, it was a nightmare that North Wales father Simon Hill was thrust into - but for Simon, there was an extra dimension to such a tragedy. For it was at the hands of his equal - the person supposed to lov…
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Send us a text On the morning of February 28, 2021 police were called to the Blue Heron boat ramp after a car had slid into the river . When Police arrived they were met with the driver, 19-year-old Brian Cohee and his parents. While police thought this was an innocent mistake by an unexperienced driver, they had no idea the sinister things that ha…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we delve into the mysterious case of Susan and Jerry McFalls, who vanished after moving to Littlefield, Arizona. Susan and Jerry had some issues with neighbors, which escalated to the point of violence, and the subsequent discovery of the McFalls' remains near the Arizona-Utah border. Although this is a solve…
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Send us a text The Kurim case is a disturbing true crime story that occurred in 2007 in Kuřim, Czech Republic. It involved the horrific abuse of two boys, Jakub (7) and Ondrej (9) Mauerová, by their own mother, Klara Mauerová, her sister, Katerina Mauerová, and a woman named Barbora Skrlová. Further investigation revealed a dark and disturbing stor…
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Send us a text The Kurim case involves the abuse of two young boys in Kurim, Czech Republic. The Mauerova sisters were accused, along with several others of subjecting two young boys named Jakub and Ondrej to horrific treatment. The story takes a bizarre turn that will keep you guessing. All suspects faced charges of child abuse and were linked to …
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This series' Monsters Of episode comes this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where in a reach into the archives of Patreon, we head to Greater Manchester to meet two individuals capable of the most callous of crimes against a vulnerable adult. They tick the Monsters box all right. The episode contains details and descriptions of cr…
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Send us a text The murder of Kelley Clayton shocked the small community of Caton, New York. The details of the crime are haunting and the investigation uncovered a web of deceit and betrayal. In this episode, we delve into the tragic events surrounding Kelley Clayton's murder, exploring the motives and unraveling the mysteries that surrounded this …
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All families have squabbles from time to time - it's human nature. But sometimes, a squabble exists only in the mind of one family member, and when they become obsessed that they are right, wild horses cannot change their mind - sometimes, it borders on paranoia. The tale this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, a horrific tale from M…
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Send us a text A brutal crime. A wrongful conviction. A community forever changed. This episode explores the tragic murder of Angie Dodge and the long road to finding the truth. In 1996, a young woman named Angie Dodge was found murdered in her Idaho Falls apartment. The investigation took a devastating turn when an innocent man, Christopher Tapp, …
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Send us a text Navigate the twisted corridors of Kathy Knight's life with us; a journey that escalates from manipulation to the darkest act of murder. This is no mere recounting of events, but an intimate deconstruction of a woman's descent into infamy. We unravel the complexities of Kathy's relationships, from the embers of her first marriage to t…
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"Everybody needs good neighbours" noted the theme tune of a popular 1980's Australian soap opera, and indeed, the majority of us do go on to have those good neighbours, that do become good friends - again, as the theme tune of the soap claimed. But not always. For one family living in Nottingham back in November 2022, there was to be nothing of the…
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Send us a text We all have that one tale that haunts our sleep; for us, it's the macabre legacy of Katherine Knight, Australia's very own Hannibal Lecter. Our latest episode peels back the facade of a seemingly ordinary life to reveal a maelstrom of family betrayal, violence, and a crime that petrifies the soul. Through a narrative embroidered with…
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Concluding the opening tale of Series 9, with the account of "The Fox" - how back in 1984 one man brought a wave of terror with his horrific crimes, not just to his hunting grounds in the South of England - but to the country as a whole. How he was caught? I'll tell you in one of the most fascinating tales I have ever covered on the show. The episo…
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Send us a text This week Megan and Lindsay take you across the pond once again to take a look at the 1993 abduction of two year old James Bulger by two ten year old boys, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson. Denise Bulger took her eyes off of her baby for only seconds when Jon motioned to James to follow them. They easily took him by the hand and casu…
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Back with the first of a two part tale to start the brand new 9th series of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and for it, we head back to the summer of 1984, where for three counties of the south of England - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire - a cloud of fear hung over them. A simple yet prolific burglar was to over the space of fiv…
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Send us a text They say laughter is the best medicine, but sometimes it's the shared silence in remembrance that speaks volumes. Join us, Lindsay and Megan, as we recount an epic eight-hour recording marathon with a fellow podcast team, transforming into an experience filled with joy, camaraderie, and the occasional yearning for a cozy blanket. We …
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Send us a text Get ready to buckle up for a wild ride as we team up with the Domesticated Savages podcast, adding a dash of their signature humor to our true crime analysis. You'll be left both chuckling and pondering the full spectrum of human behavior, as we, Megan and Lindsay, navigate through the lighter and darker sides of our nature. From the…
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Send us a text Returning from our brief hiatus, my co-host and I found ourselves reflecting on the unexpected liberty a day off can grant, only to be soberly reminded of life's fragility through the recent, harrowing event at a Provo assisted living facility. We share with you a deep dive into the critical need for enhanced safety measures in such …
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Send us a Text Message. Could an owl be the unexpected twist in a murder mystery? We're Megan and Lindsay, your guides through the labyrinth of the Michael Peterson trial, where every piece of evidence seems to lead to another enigma. Today we're dissecting the courtroom showdown that pits financial troubles and hidden lifestyles against a seemingl…
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Send us a text Could the twisting narrative of a novelist's life hold the key to a real-life mystery? This week's episode peels back the layers of Michael Peterson's world, from his fervent advocacy for military involvement in Vietnam to the depths of a family tragedy that would stun a community. Lindsay and I, offer a candid look at family dynamic…
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Ahead of the upcoming Series 9 of the show, I sat down and waxed lyrical about the series I've just completed, a brief summary of each, how and why I choose the tales I do, and what to look out for in the upcoming Series 9. Couldn't do any of it without yourselves - you're the best in the world, and I thank you. Stay enthusiastic, me and the Peaks …
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Send us a text Ever felt the chill of a home that refuses to warm, despite the thermostat's promises? Our latest chat opens with the all-too-common struggle of seeking comfort in the small things—be it battling the cold or staying awake through your favorite show. But as we peel back the layers of day-to-day life, we sink deeper into the abyss of t…
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Send us a Text Message. Our discussion with a somber look into the life of Pedro Alonzo Lopez. Dubbed the Monster of the Andes, his story is a chilling testament to the sinister depths some can plunge. Our narrative takes you through his tumultuous childhood, the horrific crimes that left entire communities in South America reeling, and the maddeni…
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