Square Mile of Murder
146 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Square Mile of Murder is a true crime podcast recorded and produced in Glasgow, Scotland. Join Taylor and Kat as they describe lesser known, famous, and infamous crimes and make sarcastic comments and bad puns along the way!
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83: The Man on the Moors (BONUS)
September 15, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWe're sharing a different kind of episode with everyone this week. This episode was originally a £10+ Patreon episode with a new format and we wanted more people to hear it and let us know what they thought! Kat’s going to tell us the mysterious story of a man whose body was found on Saddleworth Moor on December 12, 2015 with nothing other than some cash and a pill box that had contained Strychnine. The 13-month investigation to identify this man would take investigators to Pakistan and o...
The Man on the Moor
September 15, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWe're sharing a different kind of episode with everyone this week. This episode was originally a £10+ Patreon episode with a new format and we wanted more people to hear it and let us know what they thought! Kat’s going to tell us the mysterious story of a man whose body was found on Saddleworth Moor on December 12, 2015 with nothing other than some cash and a pill box that had contained Strychnine. The 13-month investigation to identify this man would take investigators to Pakistan and open...
82: The Tylenol Murders
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week we’re looking at the still unsolved Chicago Tylenol murders. In 1982, seven unsuspecting victims took Tylenol for headaches, colds, and pain relief and moments later they were dead. The pills had been laced with cyanide and investigators had to work quickly to figure out what was going on. We'll take you through all the details hour by hour and go through some of the suspects and theories in the case. FURTHER READING: Chicago Tylenol murders - Wikipedia A Bitter Pill How an ...
81: Murder at Hinterkaifeck
September 01, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIt's September and this month we're looking at unsolved murders! We're starting out with a big one by going back to 1922 Germany and looking at the murder of an entire family at the Hinterkaifeck farm. This story is a weird one with theories about faked deaths, someone managing to lethally hit themselves in the head twice and then hide the murder weapon, and, oh yeah, there's incest. So come on in, take a listen, and let us know what you think! FURTHER READING: Unsolved Murders: True Crim...
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August 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 955 KBHave you binge-listened your way through your favourite true crime podcasts and need something new? Do you love hearing about lesser known murders, scams, and disappearances as well as new takes on infamous cases? Do you like bad puns and a healthy dose of sarcasm? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you should check out our podcast: Square Mile of Murder. We’re Kat and Taylor and every wednesday we look at a new true crime case. But we don’t just tell you the same story ...
80: Border Reiver Geordie Bourne
August 25, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIt's episode 80 and you know what that means: another Scottish case! Join us for our final episode on ancient serial killers as we travel to the Anglo-Scottish borders. This week we look at the case of Geordie Bourne and the infamous border reivers who wreaked havoc on the borders for more than 500 years. We hope you've enjoyed this month's Ancient Serial Killer theme. If there are any cases we missed, let us know on social media or via email and we'll try to work them into future episodes...
79: Giulia Tofana
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBOne night in Rome in 1651, a woman sat down to dinner with her husband, serving him a bowl of soup. But before he could take a sip, the woman broke down and confessed to her husband that she had laced it with poison in an attempt to kill him. As you might expect, the husband was none too happy about his wife’s plan to kill him, and he had her arrested. The woman was then tortured by authorities until she gave up the name of the person who had sold her the colourless, odourless, tasteless p...
78: Iceland's Only Serial Killer
August 11, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWelcome back to another episode about Ancient Serial Killers! This week we're talking about Björn Pétursson, Iceland's only known serial killer. Pétursson allegedly killed 18 people on his farm in the 16th Century. Much like last week there's a lot of myth mixed in to this story so listen in as we try to sort through it all! FURTHER READING: Axlar-Björn Snæfellsnes Wild & True Story of an Icelandic Serial Killer Axlar-Björn, The only Icelandic serial killer, terrorized travellers on S...
77: The Blood Countess
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week we’re travelling back to the 16th century to tell the story of Elizabeth Bathory, also known as the Blood Countess. She supposed had over 600 victims and was allowed to get away with torture and murder for years because of her high social standing. But was she really the most prolific serial killer of all time, or have the finer details of her life and crimes been lost to history? Let us know what you think! FURTHER READING: Countess Elizabeth Báthory Ferenc Nádasdy György ...
76: The Fake Heiress
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThis week we're looking at another millennial con-artist: Anna Delvey. This fake heiress and master manipulator managed to con New York's social and financial elite for years before it all came crumbling down. Let us know what you think of the case and be sure to check out some of the links below to read more. Also check out squaremileofmurder.store to get 30% off merch using code: WOW30 FURTHER READING: BBC Sounds - Fake Heiress Anna Sorokin Wannabe socialite busted for skipping out...
75: The Murder of Elma Sands
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBEver wondered about the murder trial referenced in the Hamilton song, "Non-Stop"? We're gonna tell you all about it! Today we're going through the story of the murder of Elma Sands, the trial of Levi Weeks, and the early American historical figures that played a massive role in the whole affair. FURTHER READING: Report of the trial of Levi Weeks - Original Trial Transcript The Original "Dream Team" The Paris Review - The Well on Spring Street Levi Weeks - Wikipedia A Tale of Two Murd...
74: The Murder of Daniel Morgan
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week we’re covering the murder of private investigator, Daniel Morgan. This is an old, cold case, which has been back in the British media following yet another damning report into the state of London’s Metropolitan Police and has haunted the British public, the British police, and the British news media for more than thirty years. Let us know what you think! FURTHER READING: Murder of Daniel Morgan - Wikipedia Jonathan Rees - Wikipedia Daniel Morgan murder: a timeline of key event...
73: FYRE Festival Fraud
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBYou may remember the photos, the news reports, the tweets, but have you heard the whole story behind the greatest party that never happened? Today we're looking at the doomed FYRE Festival, the conman behind the whole thing, and the aftermath. PLUS, get 30% off all merch this month in honour of Kat's 30th birthday! Just use code: WOW30 FURTHER READING: Fyre Festival Announcing Fyre Festival (YouTube) Billy McFarland (fraudster) The college dropout behind NYC's most exclusive credit ...
72: The Sons of Sam Cult
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBTo close out our month of cults we're looking at the Son of Sam, David Berkowitz and the theory that there may have been a "Sons of Sam" cult. We'll take you through the details of the Son of Sam/.44 Calibre killings and Berkowitz's capture and trial. And then we'll take a look at the theory put forth by journalist Maury Terry in his book The Ultimate Evil and in the new Netflix documentary series: Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness. As always let us know your thoughts and check out som...
71: NXIVM
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week we're talking all about the NXIVM cult. This multi-level marketing scheme was up to so much more than people realised. From brainwashing and hypnotism to secret offshoots that condoned torture and rape, we talk about it all. Be sure to let us know what you think and check out some of the links below to dive even deeper into this story! FURTHER READING: NXIVM - Wikipedia Multi-level marketing - Wikipedia Keith Raniere - Wikipedia Wikipedia: Pyramid scheme Part 1: Master Rani...
70: Glasgow's Sex Cult Visitor
June 16, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn 1903 a notorious sex cult leader came to our hometown, Glasgow for a visit. Join us for our 70th episode as we discuss infamous mystic Thomas Lake Harris and his Brotherhood of New Life Cult, including his visit to Glasgow. This episode really has it all including angels, magic wine, divine breathing techniques, fairy queens, and all kinds of cult-y shenanigans! Let us know what you think on social media or by sending us an email and be sure to head to our website to learn more about th...
69: Los Narcosatánicos
June 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe’re heading to 1980s Mexico this week as we continue our journey through the mysterious and murky world of cults, drugs trafficking and ritual sacrifice with the story of Los Narcosatánicos. This cult led by the charismatic Adolfo Constanzo used the religion Palo Mayombe as a cover for countless horrific crimes. Listen now and let us know what you think! FURTHER READING: Adolfo Constanzo Sara Aldrete Murder of Mark Kilroy Palo (religion) Cults Uncovered Listeners' Choice Award —...
68: The Oneida Community
June 02, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBHi everyone and welcome to the first episode of cults month! Today we’re strolling all the way back to the 1840s to examine the Oneida Community, an early American cult! These guys had it all: a metal-working business, "perfection" , some...interesting sexual choices, and oh yeah, some eugenics. And even after all that the name Oneida still appears on nearly half of all cutlery in the United States. So strap in and listen to this truly wild episode. FURTHER READING: Oneida Community - Wi...
67: What Even is a Cult?
May 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBIn preparation for next month's theme of cults, this week we're doing a quick primer on what is and isn't a cult! We talk about dictionary definitions, sociological understandings, personality traits of cult leaders and followers, and some well known cult examples. And stay tuned for the next month to hear episodes about five different cults! FURTHER READING: Cult (wiki) Cults in America Difference Between Sects and Cults - Sociology Group How Cults Work - Cult Indoctrination Cults....
66: The Real Wind River
May 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis week we actually put our graduate degrees in film to use while we discuss the amazing film Wind River. The 2017 film is a fictional story inspired by thousands of missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two spirit people. In honour of May 5th's Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day, we give an overview the horrifying statistics affecting these communities as well as some specific cases. As always you can learn more from the links below, and be on the look out ...
65: The Murder of Elizabeth Short
May 12, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBKat is still recovering so we're bringing you another previously Patreon exclusive episode. This time it's one of our Square Metre of Murder "minisodes" even though it's not that short! We're working to get new episodes recorded this week so stay tuned and enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Today we're covering a case that’s gone unsolved for 73 years. The tale of a young woman moving to LA for a new start, only to be murdered in such ho...
64: The Knoedler Art Forgery Scandal
May 05, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week we’re doing things a little bit different than usual. Kat had a rough go over the last week and ended up in the hospital for a bit. She’s back home now but she’s busy resting up so we’re going to rerelase one of our £10+ Patreon bonus episodes to everyone this week so she can keep recuperating. Currently our £10+ patrons are just our moms and they agreed to let us release this to everyone considering the circumstances! So enjoy and we'll keep you updated on what's happening going f...
63: The Lottery Hackers
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFor most of us the lottery is just a pipe dream. But for Jerry and Marge Selbee the lottery wasn’t just a dream, it was a career: they won millions using math. Get ready for an amazing story of two high-school-sweetheart-retirees making the kind of money most of us only dream about! And since this isn't exactly the story of a crime, let us know what things you think feel like they're illegal but actually aren't. We couldn't come up with many examples and we want to know what you think! F...
62: The Kidnapping of June Robles
April 21, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBThe kidnapping of June Robles rocked the nation in 1934. The six-year-old from Tuscon, Arizona was abducted on her way home from school one afternoon and held for ransom. Her kidnappers and whereabouts remained unknown for weeks. And then a strange tip led to a huge break in the case. This unique kidnapping story has a happy ending, but still remains unsolved today. Listen in this week as we go through everything we know about the case. Let us know what you think in the comments or on socia...
61: The Murder of Marilyn Sheppard
April 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIn 1954 Marilyn Reese Sheppard was brutally murdered in her home in Bay Village, Ohio an upscale suburb of Cleveland. If you take the media’s word for it, her killer was none other than her husband, Sam Sheppard. But the case isn’t as simple as it seems, and even three trials spanning 50 years weren’t able to come to a definite conclusion. This week we get into all the details of all the trials, other possible suspects, and even a detour into professional wrestling. Enjoy and let us know wh...
60: The Salisbury Crags Murder
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWe're back with another Scottish case! This time we're talking about the Salisbury Crags Murder from 1970s Edinburgh. In late September 1972, 21-year-old Ernest Dumoulin and his 18-year-old German fiance Helga Konrad eloped to Scotland. Despite not having Helga's parents' permission to marry, the two seemed like every other young couple in love. But everything fell apart after a trip to Edinburgh's Salisbury Crags. FURTHER READING: Close & Deadly: Chilling Murders in the Heart of Edinbu...
59: The Haunting of Isabell Binnington
March 31, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWe've come to our last spooky crime to round out our month of ghostly episodes! Today we're taking on one of the oldest cases we've ever covered, going all the way back to 1662. Listen in as we look at the haunting of Isabell Binnington, what little information has survived the sands of time, and what her story says about the history of England! Also be sure to check out our merch store for the last day of 30% off everything using the code: OMG30 FURTHER READING: Todd Butler - The Haunt...
58: The Mercy Brown Vampire Incident
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBThis week we take a hard right turn into the realm of Vampires! In 1890s Rhode Island, Mercy Brown's death and her brother's mysterious illness sparked a whole town's belief in vampires. This week we uncover the truth behind this supernatural panic, dabble in some interesting medical history, and talk about this case's lasting impact on popular culture. If you're enjoying our spooky themed episodes we've got one more coming next week. And if there are any more theme months you'd like to see...
57: The Greenbrier Ghost
March 17, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week we have another murder with a spectral twist. The story of the Greenbriar Ghost has it all: murder, secrets, people named after fish, high collared dresses, and oh yeah, a ghost leading everyone to her killer. In 1890s West Virginia the ghost of Elva Zone Heaster popped up to say she'd been murdered and figured heavily in the killer's trial. This is a truly one of a kind story, so press play and enjoy! FURTHER READING: Greenbrier Ghost (Wiki) The Curious Murder of Zona Shue (M...
56: The Hammersmith Ghost
March 10, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week we kick off a month of spooky true crime content with the story of the Hammersmith Ghost! This ghost hunt in 1803 London ended with murder. And the repercussions from that case were still being felt in English law over 180 years later. This one was super fun to record and even gave us a new merch design idea so be sure to stay tuned for that soon! We hope you like it and be sure to listen next week for even more spooky crime stories! FURTHER READING: Hammersmith Ghost Case (W...
55: Constance Kent
March 03, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBThis week we're heading back to 1860 for another historic murder case! We're talking about the case of Constance Kent. This one is filled with jealousy, class disputes, early policing and a smattering of religion thrown in for good measure. If you'd like a monthly roundup of what we're up to you can sign up for our newsletter! And be sure to check out our merch store because for the whole month of March we're offering 30% off in honour of Taylor's 30th birthday! Just use code OMG30 at ch...
54: HH Holmes (Part 2)
February 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBWe are back with part 2 of our take on notorious serial killer HH Holmes. Last week we told you about his early life and crimes and this week we take a closer look at what happened next. We discuss the infamous "Murder Castle" which may not have been as sinister as it was made out to be. We pick apart how the press at the time kept upping Holmes' body count. And of course we tell you all about the crimes that Holmes committed and how he was eventually caught. We had lots of fun researching...
53: H.H. Holmes (Part 1)
February 17, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThis week we're celebrating one whole year since we started the podcast! For this very exciting occasion we decided to dive into a case we've been wanting to cover for a while: Chicago's devil, H.H. Holmes. In part one of this two part episode we cover Holmes's early life, his endless schemes, how he ended up in Chicago, the construction of his infamous "murder castle", and his first confirmed murders. Join us next week in part two where we dive into the two major versions of Holmes's cri...
52: Georgia Tann Children's Home
February 10, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBEven the most seemingly respectable orphanages and adoption companies can be a front for child tracking rings, and today we’re going to tell you the story of one such organisation: The Tennessee Children’s Home Society, sometimes known as the Georgia Tann Children’s Home. The Tennessee Children's Home Society began as a non-profit orphanage in 1897. But in the 1920s, under the direction of Georgia Tann, it served as a child trafficking hub. Estimates say that nearly 5,000 children were sto...
51: Murf the Surf
February 03, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBCan decades of preaching in prisons wipe out a youth filled with crime? That's what Jack Roland Murphy AKA Murf the Surf tried to do. He was involved in the biggest jewel heist in New York City history, won surfing championships, scaled Miami Beach buildings as a cat burglar, and ultimately landed in prison for two brutal murders. Today we tell the story of his life and crimes and discuss whether Murf's devotion to religion in and after prison can make up for the havoc he wreaked as a youn...
50: Serial Killer in the Making
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIt's our 50th episode! And we've run out of Square Mile of Murder cases from Glasgow's history, so for episode 50 we're taking on another infamous Scottish case. Sometimes referred to as the limbs in the Loch killer, today we're talking about William Beggs. First captured in 1987 for the brutal murder of Barry Oldham, Beggs was tried and convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. But just three years later he was released after a successful appeal based on a technicality. Listen i...
49: UWantMe2KillHim?
January 20, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThe phrases “stranger than fiction” and “you couldn’t make it up” are frequently attached to a whole plethora of true crime cases, every documentary, book and podcast evenly remotely related to true crime has utter those phrases. But we think we have found one of the greatest “stranger than fiction, you couldn’t make it up” cases. One evening in late June 2003, 16-year-old Mark lured his friend, 14-year-old John, into an alley in an area known as Goose Green, which is in Altrincham, an affl...
48: 10 Rillington Place
January 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week’s episode was one suggested by one of our lovely patrons, Laura! Thanks so much for the suggestion Laura, this one is a doozy! Today we're diving into the life and crimes of John "Reg" Christie who committed eight murders at 10 Rillington Place in London. A perfect storm of timing, historical events, perception, and the law helped this man get away with brutal crimes for years. And we're gonna get into it all, so listen in! FURTHER READING: John Christie Wiki Timothy Evans W...
47: The Ballad of Cowboy Bob
January 06, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn the early 1990s, a stoic man pulled off a string of bank robberies in the Dallas suburbs. He was dubbed “Cowboy Bob” by the FBI agents who were left scratching their heads trying to find him. When they finally found him, Cowboy Bob turned out to be quite the surprise. The first bank robbery occurred in May 1991 at the American Federal Bank in Irving Texas. Cowboy Bob walked into the bank and up to a young female teller. He was about 5’10” tall, a large imposing man with a bit of a paunch...
46: The Christmas Criminal
December 25, 2020 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.5 MBToday we're talking about one of the most prolific criminals we've ever heard of. This dastardly fellow strikes every year, and even the authorities do nothing to stop him. Listen in as we cover the case of this Christmas Criminal. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year to you all, thanks so much for listening this year! FURTHER READING: Santa Clause: Criminal Santa Claus: Jolly Old Man or Calculating Criminal? James Stewart Santa Claus Daisy BB Guns Santa Snacks in Dif...
45: Serial Killer Charles Sobhraj (Part 2)
December 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWe’re picking up where we left off last week with the story of serial killer, Charles Sobhraj, nicknamed the Serpent for his ability to slither out of pretty much every situation including multiple prisons in Europe, the middle east, and India. We wrapped up last week in 1975 when Sobhraj had tricked his younger brother Andre into taking his place in a Greek jail. The Greek prison service weren’t happy about this trick. So, Andre was then extradited to neighbouring Turkey where he was sente...
44: The Serpent, Charles Sobhraj (Part 1)
December 16, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBCharles Sobhraj was known as The Serpent, the Bikini Killer, and the Hippie Trail Killer. He spent years running cons, schemes, and scams across multiple continents. And his trail of crime eventually led to murder. This week we're bringing you the first half of our take on Sobhraj and his criminal antics. Be sure to listen in before the new BBC/Netflix show about him, The Serpent, premieres on New Years Day! FURTHER READING: Charles Sobhraj - Wikipedia When Charles Sobhraj Walked Into M...
43: The Lindbergh Kidnapping
December 09, 2020 08:45 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn March 1, 1932, baby Charles Lindbergh Jr was kidnapped from his second story bedroom while world famous aviator Charles Lindbergh Sr and his wife were inside the house. They found a ransom note on the windowsill demanding $50,000. What followed next was a whirlwind of communication between the Lindbergh family and the kidnappers, massive press attention, the birth of kidnapping as a federal crime, and the trial of the century. This week we cover all the details of the kidnapping and murd...
42: Baba Anujka
December 02, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBFor today’s case we are going to Eastern Europe and back to the 19th century with the story of Ana Drakšin, more commonly known as Baba Anujka, one of the most prolific poisoners of late 19th-early 20th century Europe. Baba Anujka spent her life studying chemistry and herbalism and spent her twilight years helping women dispatch their abusive husbands with her special "magic water" laced with poison. This week we go through the whole, fascinating story. FURTHER READING: BANAT WIT...
41: Jodi Jones
November 25, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn 2003, 14-year-old Jodi Jones was murdered near her home in Easthouses in Central Scotland. Suspicion quickly fell to her boyfriend, Luke Mitchell. Mitchell had found Jones's body in the woods, had written some concerning essays in his high school classes, and was found to be in possession of a knife with a strange inscription on the sheath. The largely circumstantial case against him went ahead and he was convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison. Listen in as ...
40: Marion Gilchrist & Oscar Slater
November 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBIt was the 21st of December 1908 in Glasgow’s Square Mile of Murder. At 7pm young maid Helen “Nellie” Lambie left the flat where she worked for Marion Gilchrist, leaving her 83-year-old mistress in the flat at 15 Queens Terrace, West Princes Street. Nellie left every day at 7 to fetch the newspapers for Miss Gilchrist, a task that usually took her 10 minutes. It was during this short period of time that Nellie Lambie was running errands that her wealthy employer was murdered, and an...
39: Itchy Spies - Jennifer Fairgate & The Isdal Woman
November 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBThis week we’ve got two cold cases from Norway which remain unsolved, one of which has been back in the news lately due to its being featured on the new series of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. Jennifer Fairgate, the pseudonym of the woman found dead at the Plaza Hotel in Oslo, and the Isdal Woman, were both found dead in Norway with no real identification. All attempts to identify them have so far been unsuccessful, and there’s more than air of mystery surrounding their deaths. Th...
Halloween Special: Spring Heeled Jack!
October 31, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBHappy Halloween everyone! Today we explore the mysterious legend of Spring Heeled Jack. Enjoy the episode and your spooky holiday! 🎃 In Victorian London, a a strange and scary creature terrorised women. He had fireball eyes and spit blue and white flames, and he was never identified. Listen to the story of Spring Heeled Jack and let us know what you think was going on during his reign of terror. FURTHER READING: 27 Facts About Spring-Heeled Jack, The Killer Who Could Be A Human O...
38: Andrei Chikatilo (Part 2)
October 28, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBToday Kat and Taylor are back with part two of their look at Soviet Serial Killer, Andrei Chikatilo. Today we cover the rest of Chikatilo's crimes as well as the complex police investigation into the unknown serial killer stalking Russia. From the highly accurate criminal offender profile, to the clever undercover surveillance operations employed by investigators, there's a lot of ground to cover so hit play and jump right in! FURTHER READING: The Gruesome Murders Of Andrei Chika...
Halloween Special: The Curious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
October 27, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 18.8 MBTo finish off our special spooky short stories we're looking at the master of the macabre himself, Edgar Allan Poe. That’s right, the writer who brought us gothic classics like The Raven, The Cask of Amontillado, The Pit and The Pendulum, and The Tell-Tale Heart lived a fascinating life. But that life is not the focus of today’s story. Instead today we’re going to focus on Poe’s death. You see, over 170 years after Poe died, people still can’t figure out his cause of death. FURTHER...