Best True Crime Podcast Düsseldorf Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 28: The Iguala 43 1:12:00

6M ago1:12:00

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In what is considered one of Mexico’s largest human right atrocities, 43 students were apprehended on their way to a protest only to never be seen alive again. The biggest question isn’t why it happened. It’s how far up the ladder does the corruption go. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on al…

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Episode 27: The Vampire of Düsseldorf Part 2 - The End of a Jizzy Era 1:08:24

7M ago1:08:24

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On the last episode of Macabre Storytime, we followed Peter Kürten from his violence-filled childhood to his adolescence full of odd sexual proclivities and finally to his adulthood where he unleashed his sadistic side on the citizens of Düsseldorf. Men, women, children, animals…all could be his target. No one was safe. Support the show Thank you s…

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Episode 26: The Vampire of Düsseldorf Part 1 - The Murders and The Jizzing 1:42:45

7M ago1:42:45

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The interwar period from 1919-1939 was a tumultuous time in Germany. It was a time of political and economic turmoil that saw the German hyperinflation of 1923 and the rise of Nazism with the appointment in 1933 of Adolph Hitler to the German chancellorship. This period also brought about a brutal and sadistic serial killer known as the Vampire of …

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Episode 25: The Dyatlov Pass Incident 1:25:00

7M ago1:25:00

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In February 1959, 9 experienced young Soviet trekkers disappeared into the Ural Mountains. The bodies were found separated into 3 groups several meters (and months) apart. Most had died from hypothermia, but some had died from unexplained physical trauma. What drove these experienced trekkers to walk away from their tent and straight to their death…

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Episode 24: F*ck Ups & Cover Ups - The Unsettling Death of Mitrice Richardson 1:20:29

7M ago1:20:29

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Long before the Black Lives Matter movement began, there was Mitrice Richardson, a young, beautiful, intelligent, but troubled young black woman who mysteriously disappeared shortly after being released from a Malibu sheriff’s office in 2009. The path from when she disappeared to when she was found only gets more heartbreaking the further you trave…

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Episode 23: Japan's Mind Control Killer 55:15

7M ago55:15

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In March 2002, a 17yo girl entered a Japanese police station with a harrowing tale. The things she claimed to have endured were unimaginable yet all too true. This is the story of the ‘he who shall not be named’ in Japan, the Mind Control Killer. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things…

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Episode 22: New Year, Same Ol' Misogyny: The Campinas Massacre 44:12

8M ago44:12

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Gun violence is nothing new in Brazil. It’s all too common in heists, holdups, and disputes between gangs. But targeted mass shootings? Those are rare, which is why what happened as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve 2016 shocked the nation. One man had just committed the largest act of femicide in Brazilian history. Support the show Thank…

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Episode 21: Franklin Delano Floyd - Sins of the Father Part 2 59:53

8M ago59:53

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On the previous episode of Macabre Storytime, we delved into the twisted world of Franklin Floyd and the horrendous abuse he inflicted on his daughter/wife. This week, we’ll dig deeper into who Franklin Floyd really was and follow the trail straight to Sharon Marshall’s true identity. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Stor…

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Episode 20: Arkansas' Deadliest Mass Murder: A Christmas Story 58:06

8M ago58:06

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‘Twas the week of Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even the Simmons family. That’s because they had all been murdered by the family patriarch. This is the story of Ronald Gene Simmons and the deadliest mass murder committed by a single man in Arkansas history. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to …

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Episode 19: Franklin Delano Floyd - Sins of the Father Part 1 56:17

8M ago56:17

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In 1990, Clarence Hughes lost his 2nd wife Tanya in a hit-and-run accident. As it would soon turn out, nothing was as it seemed. It took 24 years to discover the horrifying truth about Tanya’s real identity and the life-long ordeal that led to her death. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on al…

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Episode 18: The Sausage Factory Murder of Louisa Luetgert 49:12

8M ago49:12

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Legend has it that Chicago sausage magnate Adolph Luetgert killed his wife and disposed of her body by grinding it up and adding it to his sausage meat. The tale proved to be false, but the story behind the story is all too real. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things macabre, follow …

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Episode 17: The Sagamihara Massacre 51:17

8M ago51:17

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In the summer of 2016, a seemingly normal 26-year-old man broke into the care home he used to work at with only one thing on his mind: euthanasia. What followed has been described as one of the worst crimes committed on Japanese soil since WWII. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things …

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Episode 16: The Celebrity Serial Killer 1:00:59

9M ago1:00:59

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In 1990, a convicted murderer was paroled after only 15 years of his life sentence because a large, respected community came to his defense claiming he had been completely rehabilitated. What followed proved them horribly wrong. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things macabre, follow u…

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Episode 15: A Massacre 20 Years in the Making 1:13:18

9M ago1:13:18

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“I’ve been waiting 20 years to do this.” Those were the words spoken by 35-year-old Paul Merhige as he methodically worked his way through murdering multiple family members at a Thanksgiving gathering in 2009. The question on everyone’s mind was how could a well-liked, smart, driven, family-oriented young man turn into the vicious killer of the fam…

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Episode 14: The Keddie Cabin Murders 1:31:52

9M ago1:31:52

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In the spring of 1981, 4 people were brutally murdered in their home in Keddie, California. This case would go on to become one of the most infuriating and confounding cases in California history. How could a quadruple homicide in this small community go unsolved for over 40 years? Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storyti…

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Episode 13: What Happened to Debanhi Escobar? 1:13:14

9M ago1:13:14

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On April 8, 2022, 18yo law student Debanhi Escobar went on a night out with a couple of new friends. Hours later, she began behaving uncharacteristically erratically, causing her friends to ditch her. The friends called a ride share to take Debanhi home before continuing the party elsewhere. The driver of the ride share sent an ominous picture to o…

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Episode 12: The Horrifying Murder of Tim McLean 1:30:53

10M ago1:30:53

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In 2008, 22yo Tim McLean caught a Greyhound bus home to Winnipeg after working at a fair in Edmonton. After a few stops, a tall stranger boarded the bus and eventually made his way to the seat next to Tim’s. What happened next horrified not only every other passenger and the emergency personnel who responded to the incident, but the entire nation w…

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Episode 11: The Man Who Killed Halloween-Halloween Bonus 1:13:04

10M ago1:13:04

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When you think of Halloween, your mind likely conjures up images of tiny costumed witches and superheroes giggling as they run from house to house to gather as much candy as possible. But if you lived in the suburbs of Texas in the mid 70s, Halloween probably brings more grim imagery to mind. For some people, Halloween was forever ruined after one …

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Episode 10: The Bloody Benders - Smashin' & Slashin' 1:31:49

10M ago1:31:49

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If the Oregon Trail video game can be believed, the 19th century American frontier was a dangerous place. Nevertheless, enterprising folks still tried their luck during the seemingly endless westward expansion. Unfortunately for at least a dozen unsuspecting travelers, their stop at an inn in Labette County, Kansas would be the end of the road for …

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Episode 9: John List, Family Annihilator 1:27:03

10M ago1:27:03

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Have you ever watched America's Most Wanted and wondered if anyone ever actually gets caught because of it? Well, we don't know their success rate, but we do know the story of one fugitive who was caught after almost 20 years on the run. This is the story of that a-hole John List. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytim…

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Episode 8: The New York Zodiac 1:10:00

10M ago1:10:00

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A serial killer struck fear in New York City between 1990 and 1993. The man claimed to be the same infamous killer who stalked and killed young people in the San Francisco Bay area in the late 1960s–The Zodiac Killer. Was it possible that one of the most notorious serial killers in American history was back after a 20-year cooling off period? Suppo…

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Episode 7: The Yuba County 5 1:11:57

11M ago1:11:57

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In 1978, 5 young men suffering from Yuba County, California, each suffering from a different intellectual disability or psychiatric condition, drove off to attend a college basketball game. None was ever seen alive again. To this day, no one knows if the men were victims of foul play or simply got lost in the wilderness and succumbed to the element…

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Episode 6: The Man Who Fell From The Sky--No, not DB Cooper 1:13:21

11M ago1:13:21

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In 1928, the 3rd richest man in the world disappeared from his private plane as it crossed the English Channel. No one on the plane realized he was gone until it was too late. Did he jump or was he thrown to his death? Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things macabre, follow us on Faceb…

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Episode 5: Hell's Belle & The Indiana Murder Farm 1:11:40

11M ago1:11:40

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You've heard what a woman scorned is capable of, but what about a woman who's just plain evil? This week, we'll dive into the horrific tale of Belle Gunness and her insatiable quest for wealth that *anyone* was prone to fall victim to. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things macabre, f…

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Episode 4: Reddit Sleuths & The 35-Year-Old Disappearance of Scott Kleeschulte 1:06:38

11M ago1:06:38

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You might feel like behind the screen of your computer is a safe place to let loose and say whatever you want, but be forewarned that that’s not always the case. In 2016, one Reddit user found that out in a confession post they probably wish they'd never participated in. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay…

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Episode 3: The Murder in Room 1046 1:08:45

11M ago1:08:45

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When Roland T. Owen checked into the Hotel President in Kansas City, MO on January 2, 1935, none of the hotel's staff knew the odd circumstances that were about to befall them. It would take another year and a half to find Roland's true origins, but we've never figured out who killed him. Who knew that 1930's Kansas City was so full of mystery and …

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Episode 2: The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam 1:09:37

12M ago1:09:37

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Perhaps you've heard of the infamous Cecil Hotel and its most infamous death in 2013, but how much do you really know about the hotel's history or the details of Elisa's tragic final days there? Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things macabre, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube,…

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Episode 1: The Hinterkaifek Murders 1:02:03

12M ago1:02:03

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Macabre Storytime has finally arrived! And we're starting off with an old-timey bang in 1920s Bavaria with one of Germany's oldest and wildest cold cases. Support the show Thank you so much for listening to Macabre Storytime! To stay up-to-date on all things macabre, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok @macabrestorytime. You can a…

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KENDRICK JOHNSON and the Night Hag 1:20:00

1y ago1:20:00

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Kacey talks about the KJ case and why its most definitely not an accident. She also scares kevin with the myth of the night hag. You also get to know us better with a little Q&A after the episode :0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/DoubleKDoubleH/support

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Episode 43: Bulgaria: The Disappearance of Lars Mittank 26:52

1+ y ago26:52

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This week's trip to Bulgaria gives us a sad disappearance that is still unsolved. Lars Mittank was on vacation with friends when he started acted strange. Was he experiencing a psychotic break or were people actually trying to kill him? Sources: https://darktales.blog/2021/05/11/the-disappearance-of-lars-mittank/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/lar…

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Episode 42: Germany: Peter Kurten-The Vampire of Dusseldorf 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

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This week we're going to Germany. We are talking about serial killer Peter Kurten. Trigger warning for all the things, Peter was absolute garbage who hurt, animals, his own family, and children. At least he was caught and punished for his crimes. Sources: https://www.biography.com/crime/peter-kurten#arrest-and-trial https://www.crimeandinvestigatio…

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Episode 41: Cuba: The Life & Death of Alberto Yarini the Pimp Who Would be President 45:37

1+ y ago45:37

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This week we're off to Cuba. We're taking a look at the life & death of Alberto Yarini. Alberto had every advantage growing up and yet he decided to commit crimes and take advantage of others to make it in the world. The sad part is, his exploits worked and he was loved by most of the country. In fact, had his life not been cut short, he may have b…

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Episode 40: Murder on the High Seas: The Incredible Survival Story of Terry Jo Duperrault 1:16:03

1+ y ago1:16:03

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Arthur Duperrault simply wanted to take his family of five on a sailing adventure of a lifetime. Unfortunately, they got much more than they bargained for in the skipper, Julian Harvey. Julian was a piece of garbage posing as a human but the joke was on him because 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault survived despite his best efforts. Sources: Alone: O…

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Episode 39: Rwanda: The Murder of Dian Fossey 1:04:43

1+ y ago1:04:43

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I'm back and hoping you're still here for our trek to Rwanda. This week we are going to talk about the murder of Dian Fossey. Dian went to Africa to study and save gorillas. While she definitely succeeded in her mission to help the gorillas; it ultimately led to her murder. Sources: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/1986/09/fatal-obsession-198609 ht…

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Episode 38: Scotland: The Flannan Island Mystery 42:07

1+ y ago42:07

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The Flannan Islands are a mysterious set of islands off the northwest coast of Scotland. In 1900, 3 light keepers simply disappeared without a trace. What happened to them? Was is weather, the evil spirits of the island, or cold-blooded murder? Theories have abounded for years but we may never fully know what happened on that island. Sources: https…

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Malefic, 1899: The Vampire of Düsseldorf I 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

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This the first episode in the two part series of The Vampire of Düsseldorf. We find ourselves in early 20th century Germany to pursue a killer whose entire life and crimes were instrumental in helping the psychologist Carl Berg define the term 'sadism'. For this half, we will focus on the shocking nature of Peter Kürten's upbringing, his adolescenc…

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Episode 37: Nepal: The Murders of Hemanta & Anjali Shrestha 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

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In 2002 Hemanta and Anjali Shrestha lived in a rented apartment with their 4-year-old daughter. Two teenagers, Manraj Gurung and Pramesh Chauhan, barged in one morning and killed the innocent couple. Despite leaving evidence and a witness behind, it took over a decade to see justice in this case. Despite the killers being in jail, there are still u…

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Episode 36: Denmark: Hypnosis Murders 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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This week we're off to Denmark. This case is a doozy. It starts as a straightforward robbery and double murder until it wasn't. Was the perpetrator actually a man who wasn't even in town at the time of the crime? Was the killer a liar or a horribly abused man. Many theories exist but unfortunately we may never know what really happened between 2 me…

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Episode 35: Namibia: The B1 Butcher 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

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This week we are going to the southern African country of Namibia to look at the B1 Butcher. This animal killed at least 5 women, leaving various pieces of them all along the B1 highway. While this case is technically unsolved, we probably have a good idea who did it. Sources: https://neweralive.na/posts/yet-another-gruesome-find https://neweralive…

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Episode 34: Singapore: The Murders of Kho Nai Guan & Lan Ya Ming 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

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This week we're going to Asia and learning about how a small insult at a party resulted in 2 people's deaths. As if the killings weren't bad enough, the attempted cover up afterward is somehow worse. Sources: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/guilty-as-charged-michael-mccrea-killed-a-woman-and-a-man-he-called-his https://eresource…

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Episode 33: Deadly Cruise Ships: The Disappearance of Tammy Grogan 28:16

1+ y ago28:16

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This week we're cruising the high seas. Tammy Grogan went on a cruise with her family. She never returned from that cruise. Were members of her family involved in her disappearance or did she accidentally fall overboard? No one has ever been officially charged so we can't say for sure (but I think we all know). If you have any information about Tam…

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Episode 32: Panama: William Dathan Holbert & Laura Michelle Reese: Part 2 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

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It's here; the conclusion to our tropical getaway. This week we will be learning all about William and Laura's criminal pasts before Panama. We'll learn how William's brain works. Then we'll see them finally have to pay for their crimes (or are they really paying even though they're in jail?). Sources: Jolly Roger Social Club by Nick Foster. https:…

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Episode 31: Panama: William Dathan Holbert & Laura Michelle Reese-Part 1 1:17:07

1+ y ago1:17:07

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This week we're visiting the tropics of Panama and learning all about the crimes of William Dathan Holbert and Laura Michelle Reese. Wild Bill, as he liked to be called, wanted the finer things in life but he didn't want to work to get them. Instead, he figured it was a better idea to just murder people and take their stuff. What a peach (insert ey…

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Episode 30: Spain: The Murder of Eva Blanco 32:27

1+ y ago32:27

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We're taking a Christmas trip to Spain! We won't be celebrating the holiday, though. Instead, we'll be looking at the murder of Eva Blanco. Poor teenage Eva was just walking home when an evil monster decided to end her life. It took almost 20 years but the DNA finally led to someone. Unfortunately, the case is still "unsolved" to this day. Sources:…

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Episode 29: The Philippines: The Murder of Nida Blanca 31:14

1+ y ago31:14

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This week we're going to the Philippines to discuss the murder of glamorous movie star Nida Blanca. Nida was dripping in star power and showed no signs of slowing down. Then, tragedy struck and she was found murdered in her own car. Did her estranged husband hire someone to do it so he could get her money? Or was it someone else? It's been over 20 …

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Episode 28: England: John Haigh "The Acid Bath Murderer" 33:27

1+ y ago33:27

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This week we're off to England. We're going to learn the gruesome details of how this serial killer dissolved bodies in sulfuric acid. He actually believed he couldn't be convicted of murder if there were no bodies. Good thing he was wrong. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20110714172341/http://www.newcriminologist.com/article.asp?nid=1120 http…

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Episode 27: India: M Jaishankar 32:57

1+ y ago32:57

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This week we visit India and talk about M Jaishankar. This a-hole raped and murdered countless women just because he liked doing it. This episode brought to you by the letter "M". Sources: https://www.lawyered.in/legal-disrupt/articles/what-are-fast-track-courts/ https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2019/mar/18/prison-breaks-not-a-new-…

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Episode 26: France: The Murder of Agnes Marin 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

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Agnes Marin had her whole life ahead of her but a monster living in her midst put an unfortunate end to that. Agnes's death was, of course, caused by the monster that murdered her but is there also institutional negligence to blame? Sources: https://www.lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/2011/11/20/01016-20111120ARTFIG00174-meutre-d-agnes-un-collegien-te…

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Episode 25: Scotland: North Berwick Witch Trials 49:30

1+ y ago49:30

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This week we're going to Scotland to discuss some gruesome witch trials. This episode features torture, cow love, and the devil's ass (is there a theme forming?). Enjoy! Sources: https://www.history.com/news/beyond-salem-6-lesser-known-witch-trials https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/North-Berwick-Witch-Trials/ https://www.oxfor…

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Episode 24: Kenya: The Murder of Julie Ward Part 2 1:58:19

2y ago1:58:19

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Here it is lovelies! The end of our investigation into the murder of Julie Ward. This episode covers a lot (too much, honestly) and just when you think you know who did it, you're thrown for a loop! I promise next time, I will split the story into 3 parts. Thanks for sticking around. Sources: Book: A Death in Kenya by Michael A. Hiltzik https://www…

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