Evidence Locker True Crime
Evidence Locker True Crime is a podcast that delves into chilling true crime stories from around the world. Each episode explores real-life mysteries and haunting cases, offering a raw and unfiltered look at human nature. The podcast is dedicated to true crime enthusiasts who enjoy detailed and gripping narratives.
Episodes
269: The B1 Butcher | Namibia
In June 2007, the dismembered remains of 36-year-old Sanna Garoës appeared beside three roads leading out of Windhoek. Her death brought two unsolved murders from 2005 back into the headlines and gave Namibia a frightening name for a possible killer: the B1 Butcher. Then a fourth woman’s remains were found more than 400 kilometres away. Police announced her identity, only to discover that the wom
268: The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe | USA
In October 1849, one of America's greatest writers was found delirious on the streets of Baltimore, wearing someone else's clothes and unable to explain how he had ended up there. Four days later, Edgar Allan Poe was dead. He was just 40 years old.No death certificate survives, no autopsy was performed, and the medical records have long since disappeared. Over the past 175 years, countless theori
267: The Lake Alleghe Murders | Italy
In the small Italian village of Alleghe, high in the Dolomite Mountains, a series of deaths haunted the community for decades. What began in 1933 with the suspicious death of a young hotel waitress was followed by another unexplained death, then the brutal 1946 double murder of village baker Luigi Del Monego and his wife, Luigia.At the centre of the mystery stood the Hotel Centrale, a powerful lo
266: The Monster With 21 Faces | Japan
In 1984, a mysterious criminal group calling itself "The Monster with 21 Faces" launched an unprecedented campaign of extortion against Japan's largest food manufacturers. Beginning with the kidnapping of a confectionery company president, the group taunted police and the media with mocking letters, threatened to poison popular sweets with cyanide, and spread fear throughout the country.Despite o
265: Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy | USA - Part 2
As investigators searched beneath John Wayne Gacy's home, they uncovered a crime scene unlike anything they had encountered before. Hidden within the crawlspace were the remains of dozens of young men and boys, exposing years of murder concealed behind the façade of an ordinary suburban life.With the evidence mounting, Gacy confessed to a staggering number of killings before standing trial in one
264: Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy | USA - Part 1
In December 1978, 15-year-old Robert Piest vanished after leaving work to meet a potential employer. His disappearance led investigators to John Wayne Gacy, a respected Chicago businessman, political volunteer and community entertainer known as "Pogo the Clown." At first, Gacy appeared cooperative, but detectives soon uncovered a disturbing pattern of missing young men connected to him.As surveil
263: The Bizarre Lead Masks Case | Brazil
In August 1966, two electronics technicians climbed a hill overlooking Rio de Janeiro and were never seen alive again. Days later, their bodies were discovered lying side by side, dressed in suits, waterproof coats and strange homemade lead eye masks. There were no signs of violence, no clear cause of death and almost no clues—only cryptic notes, an empty water bottle and a mystery that has baffl
262: The Easey Street Murders | Australia
In January 1977, two young women, Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett, were brutally murdered inside their Melbourne home, while Suzanne's 16-month-old son was found alive nearby. The shocking crime became one of Australia's most enduring unsolved murder cases.For nearly five decades, investigators pursued countless leads with little success. Then, an extraordinary breakthrough revived the inves
261: The Breaking Bad Murder of Eva Bourseau | France
Eva Bourseau, 23, was murdered in her Toulouse apartment on 26 July 2015 by two students, Taha Mrani Alaoui and Zakariya Banouni, over a drug debt. Her body was submerged in hydrochloric acid in a plastic trunk — a method inspired by the TV series Breaking Bad. Discovered by firefighters after her mother raised the alarm, the case shocked France and made international headlines. After a 15-day tr
260: The Unsolved Murder of Robert Wone | USA
On August 2, 2006, Washington D.C. attorney Robert Eric Wone was stabbed to death inside the Dupont Circle townhouse of his college friend Joseph Price. Three housemates – Price, Victor Zaborsky, and Dylan Ward – were home at the time. Evidence suggested the crime scene had been staged, and that Wone had been drugged and sexually assaulted before his death. All three men were acquitted of obstruc
259: The Killing of Kirsty Bentley | New Zealand
On New Year's Eve 1998, fifteen-year-old Kirsty Bentley vanished while walking her Labrador, Abby, near the Ashburton River in Canterbury, New Zealand. Seventeen days later, her body was found hidden in dense scrub at Camp Gully, Rakaia Gorge, 40 kilometres away. She had been killed by a single blow of blunt force trauma to the head. Despite decades of investigation under Operation Kirsty, hundre
258: The Doppelganger Case of Adolf Beck | England
In 1895, a Swedish man named Adolf Beck was stopped on a London street by a woman who accused him of swindling her out of her jewellery. Police quickly connected him to a string of similar frauds — and to a man named John Smith, convicted of identical crimes in 1877. Over a dozen victims picked Beck out of line-ups. He was convicted at the Old Bailey and sentenced to seven years' hard labour. The
257: The Mysterious Disappearance of Christine Walters | USA
In November 2008, 23-year-old Christine Lindsey Walters left her hotel room in Eureka, California, in her pyjamas, to collect identity documents from a nearby copy centre. She was trying to get home to Wisconsin. She never made it.A junior studying botany and ethnobotany at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, Christine had come to Humboldt County for a planned three-week holiday. She staye
256: The ‘My Way’ Karaoke Killings | The Philippines
Frank Sinatra's "My Way" became one of the deadliest songs in history — not on a battlefield, but in the karaoke bars of the Philippines. Between 1998 and 2018, at least a dozen people were killed in disputes linked to the song, in incidents dubbed the "My Way Killings." Victims were shot for singing off-key, stabbed over microphone disputes, and killed for daring to claim the song as theirs. The
255: The Real Twin Peaks Case: Murder of Hazel Drew | USA
In the sweltering summer of 1908, 20-year-old domestic servant Hazel Drew was found floating face-down in Teal's Pond, New York. Her skull had been crushed by repeated blows. A corset string wrapped around her throat. The investigation revealed a web of secrets, political corruption, and powerful men with much to hide. More than a century later, this unsolved murder would inspire Twin Peaks – and
254: The Gang of Amazons | Russia
On a quiet September night in 2013, a routine traffic stop on the outskirts of Aksai unraveled a mystery that had haunted southern Russia for years. A violent shootout led police to a forest campsite, and what they uncovered was more than just weapons.The suspects were not professional hitmen or members of a paramilitary group. They were a family. A mother, her daughters, and her husband. Their cr
253: The Murder of Au-Pair, Sophie Lionnet | England
In 2017, 21-year-old French au pair Sophie Lionnet was found burned in a garden in Southfields, London. What began as a dream opportunity became a nightmare of abuse, torture, and ultimately murder at the hands of her employers.Books: Read collections of The Evidence Locker Files, available in print and digital editions.Follow us on: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTokFor more information, vis
252: The Vanishing of the Krnak Family | USA
Between September 2003 and April 2006, Wisconsin prosecutors built one of the most challenging murder cases in the state's history: proving a family annihilation without bodies, a crime scene, or eyewitnesses. In July 1998, Allen Krnak, his wife Donna, their son Thomas, and the family dog vanished without a trace after leaving for a Fourth of July weekend at their cabin. When their truck was found
251: The Wanda Beach Murders | Australia
On a windy January day in 1965, two fifteen-year-old best friends walked into the sand dunes at Wanda Beach near Sydney. They never came home. What followed was one of the largest investigations in Australian history, yet the killer vanished without a trace. Sixty years later, three suspects have emerged, but no one has ever been charged. Was it a teenage surfer, a serial killer, or someone far mo
Nordic Campsite Killings 4: The Shadow Between the Cases
Between 1959 and 1987, a series of brutal attacks in the forests and lakesides of Finland and Sweden left multiple victims dead – and investigators haunted by their similarities. From Tulilahti and Lake Bodom to Appojaure and the deck of the Viking Sally, the victims were ordinary people, asleep and vulnerable, when violence struck without warning. Some cases were solved. Most weren’t. What links
Nordic Campsite Killings 3: The Tent Murders at Lake Appojaure - Revisited
In July 1984, beneath Sweden’s midnight sun, a remote campsite near Lake Appojaure became the scene of a brutal double murder. Dutch tourists Marinus and Janny Stegehuis were stabbed to death as they slept in their tent, an attack that shocked the nation and remains unresolved.This episode marks a milestone for The Evidence Locker: released in celebration of our 250th episode, it is also a remaste
Nordic Campsite Killings 2: Lake Bodom Murders - Revisited
In the summer of 1960, four teenagers went camping at Lake Bodom. In the pre-dawn hours, an unknown assailant attacked them inside their tent, slashing them with a knife and hitting them with a blunt object. Of the four, only 18-year-old Nils Gustafsson survived, narrowly escaping death. 45 years later, he was charged with killing his friends, but acquitted. To this day, the mystery of what happen
250: Nordic Campsite Killings 1: The Tulilathi Murders
July 1959. Two young women on a cycling holiday vanished from a Finnish campsite. Eine Nyyssönen, 21, and Riitta Pakkanen, 23, were found buried in a bog three weeks later, marked by a sharpened stick. Over 60 years later, this brutal double murder remains unsolved.Books: Read collections of The Evidence Locker Files, available in print and digital editions.Follow us on: YouTube, Facebook, Instagr
249: The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace
On a winter evening in 1931, a soft-spoken insurance agent was lured from his Liverpool home by a strange telephone message. The address he searched for didn’t exist. By the time he returned, his wife had been brutally murdered. Who was the caller? Was the alibi a masterstroke of deception? Or did someone exploit the perfect opportunity?Tried. Convicted. Acquitted. Nearly a century later, the murd
The North Pole Slaying Plot - Foiled | Alaska (Revisited)
Every December, thousands of letters addressed to Santa are sent to North Pole, Alaska. Boxes full of letters are then sent to North Pole Middle School, where they are included in the 6th Grade curriculum: North Pole’s 11 and 12-year-olds are nominated as Santa’s little helpers and reply to all the letters on Santa’s behalf. But in April 2006, the peace in this snow globe of a town was shattered w
248: The Orderud Murders | Norway
In May 1999, three members of the Orderud family were found shot to death in their home in rural Norway. The victims — Kristian and Marie Orderud and their daughter Anne — had been killed in the dead of night in what appeared to be a cold and calculated execution. Despite four people being convicted of complicity, no one has ever been held legally responsible for pulling the trigger. What followed
247: The Vampire of Bucharest | Romania
Between 1970 and 1971, a series of brutal murders terrified the streets of Bucharest. The victims were mostly women — attacked at night, bitten, and mutilated. Their killer became known as The Vampire of Bucharest.His crimes were frenzied and disturbing, leaving investigators to wonder whether they were dealing with a deranged killer or a man driven by superstition and obsession. He broke into hom
246: Fugitive Mom, Dorothy Lee Barnett | USA/Australia
In 1994, a custody dispute in South Carolina ended with a mother vanishing with her infant daughter. Dorothy Lee Barnett, accused of violating a court order, disappeared without a trace — along with 11-month-old Savannah.For nearly two decades, the pair lived under new identities across the world — first in Europe, then South Africa, then Australia — as authorities searched for clues. In 2013, an
245: The Butcher of Mons: Belgium’s Unsolved Suitcase Murders | Belgium
Between 1996 and 1997, the dismembered remains of at least five women were found stuffed in garbage bags and dumped inside suitcases around the Belgian city of Mons. The killer, who came to be known as Le Dépeceur de Mons — The Butcher of Mons — has never been identified.The murders shocked the quiet provincial city and left investigators chasing one of the most disturbing unsolved serial murder c
The Black Magic Murders (Adolfo Constanzo) | Mexico - Revisited
In celebration of Halloween, this week’s episode is a re-release of one of our first episodes - still chilling...Adolfo Constanzo, also known as El Padrino (or the Godfather), was the leader of a cult that believed that Black Magic would shield their drug cartel from being busted. Adolfo encouraged human sacrifice, and countless people fell victim to the cult, later dubbed the Narcosatanists. When
244: The Halloween Candy Killer, Ronald O'Brien | USA
On Halloween night in 1974, eight-year-old Timothy O’Brien came home from trick-or-treating in Deer Park, Texas, excited to sample his candy haul. Among the treats was a Pixy Stix — one that would become infamous in American true crime history. Within hours, Timothy was dead, poisoned by cyanide.Investigators soon discovered that the killer wasn’t a mysterious stranger slipping poison into Hallowe
243: Diary of a Death Factory (Vlakplaas) | South Africa
For nearly two decades, a nondescript farm outside Pretoria was the epicenter of South Africa’s most covert and brutal campaign of state-sponsored terror. Known as Vlakplaas, it served as headquarters for a police death squad targeting anti-Apartheid activists. Under the leadership of Colonel Dirk Coetzee and later Eugene de Kock – dubbed “Prime Evil” – Vlakplaas was responsible for countless abdu
242: The Murder of Anna Anton | Nebraska
Anna Anton thought she'd found safety in small-town Nebraska, living below a police officer who had sworn to protect and serve. Instead, she became the victim of the very person she trusted most. In this episode, we uncover the shocking betrayal that shattered the peace of Lyons, Nebraska, and explore how one man's abuse of power led to a seven-year international manhunt.Follow us: YouTube, Facebo
241: The Cursed Viking Sally | Baltic Sea
In the 1980s, the MS Viking Sally ferry became synonymous with tragedy and terror on the Baltic Sea. What began as a luxurious passenger vessel soon earned a sinister reputation when two brutal murders occurred on board just one year apart—in 1986 and 1987. The ship that was meant to provide safe passage between Finland and Sweden instead became the scene of unspeakable violence, earning it the ni
240: The Vanishing Triangle | Ireland
Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle is an area around Dublin from where multiple women have mysteriously vanished in the 1990s. Most of the cases have the same characteristics and remain unsolved. Were they taken by a serial killer? Irish Police created Operation Trace in 1998 to actively solve the disappearances but have not been able to do so. A €10,000 reward has been offered for information resulting
239: The Raincoat Killer, Yoo Young-chul | South Korea
Between September 2003 and July 2004, Seoul was terrorized by one of the most brutal serial killers in Korean history. Yoo Young-chul, known as the "Raincoat Killer," murdered at least 20 people in a shocking spree that exposed deep social inequalities and reignited debates about capital punishment. In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of his crimes, examine the psychological factor
238: The Keddie Cabin Murders | California
On the night of April 11, 1981, the quiet mountain resort town of Keddie, California, became the scene of one of the most brutal and mysterious murders in American history. Four members of the Sharp family—Sue, Johnny, Dana, and twelve-year-old Tina—were victims of a horrific attack that left three dead and one missing. Despite decades of investigation, the case remains officially unsolved, though
237: The Disappearance of Claudia Kirschhoch | Jamaica
In February 2000, professional travel writer Claudia Kirschhoch arrived at Sandals Beaches Resort in Jamaica to resolve a simple visa issue. She was organized, experienced, and living her dream life exploring the world through her writing. But what began as a routine travel complication quickly spiraled into one of the most baffling missing persons cases in recent memory. More than two decades lat
236: The Lainz Angels of Death | Austria
In the spring of 1989, Vienna's Lainz Hospital seemed like any other medical facility caring for the elderly and infirm. The sprawling complex, with its long corridors and sterile rooms, housed hundreds of patients requiring constant care. But behind its institutional facade, something sinister was taking place on the night shift. Four nurses, who would later be dubbed the "Angels of Death," had b
235: The Senseless Killing of Telenovela Star, Daniella Perez | Brazil
In late December 1992, Brazil was shaken by the tragic and untimely death of 22-year-old actress and dancer Daniella Perez. Known for her role as Yasmin Bianchi in the popular telenovela "De Corpo e Alma," Daniella was brutally murdered by her co-star, Guilherme de Pádua, and his wife, Paula Thomaz. This heinous act not only ended a promising young life but also exposed the darker side of fame and
Interview: Branden Morgan (The Devil Within)
In this episode, Noel & Sonya discuss the fascinating and often disturbing world of true crime podcasting. Guest, seasoned podcaster Branden Morgan, details the structure of his podcast, including deep dives into specific cases and weekly episodes that keep listeners engaged.The conversation also explores notable cases like the Michael Taylor exorcism murder in Yorkshire and the challenges of
234: The Hammersmith Ghost Murder | England
In January 1804, the quiet village of Hammersmith descended into fear over reports of a ghost haunting the streets—believed to be the restless spirit of a suicide victim. This wave of panic took a tragic turn when excise officer Francis Smith, convinced he had encountered the ghost, fatally shot Thomas Millwood, an innocent man. The shocking incident sparked one of the earliest legal debates over
233: The Unexplained Disappearance of Emma Fillipoff | Canada
Emma Fillipoff vanished on a chilly November night in Victoria, BC, leaving behind cryptic clues and a trail of unanswered questions. Was it foul play, a mental health crisis, or a deliberate disappearance? Join us as we explore Emma’s life, her struggles, and the haunting mystery of what happened to her on that fateful night in 2012.If you have any information about Emma’s whereabouts, please con
232: The World’s End Murders | Scotland
In 1977, Christine Eadie and Helen Scott vanished after a night out in Edinburgh. Decades later, DNA evidence would finally crack the case. This is the story of one of Scotland’s most haunting and hard-fought investigations.Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X & TikTokFor more information, visit Evidence Locker WebsiteWant to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon25% of Evidenc
231: The Gorky Maniac | Russia
In the closed Soviet city of Gorky, fear gripped the population as a brutal serial killer stalked its streets. In the fall of 1980, a spree of gruesome murders sent shockwaves through the community, challenging the State's narrative of order and security. With no clear pattern, men and women from all walks of life fell victim to his ruthless attacks. As investigators struggled to track him down, t
230: The Gainesville Ripper, Daniel Harold Rolling | USA
In the summer of 1990, Gainesville, Florida, became the hunting ground of a sadistic killer. Within just four days, five college students were brutally murdered, their bodies posed in horrifying rituals. The manhunt that followed uncovered chilling secrets about Danny Rolling, the man behind these heinous acts. How did Rolling evade capture for so long? What drove his violent spree? And how did a
229: The Stalking Murder of Alice Ruggles | England
Alice Ruggles was vibrant, kind, and full of life. But her ex-boyfriend’s obsession spiraled into stalking and, ultimately, murder. In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Alice’s tragic case, examine the red flags, and explore the systemic failures that left her vulnerable. Learn how her legacy is driving change to protect others from similar fates.Support: Alice Ruggles TrustFollow u
228: The Questionable Death of Crystal McCrory Jones | USA
When 43-year-old Crystal McCrory Jones was found dead in her Louisiana home on February 9th, 2023, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. However, inconsistencies in the investigation, behavioral red flags from her husband, and crucial details overlooked by the police raise doubts about the true nature of her death. This episode of The Evidence Locker delves deep into the circumstances surrounding
227: Cold Case: The Crewe Murders | New Zealand
In the quiet rural town of Pukekawa, New Zealand, tragedy struck in the winter of 1970, marking the beginning of one of the country's most infamous and enduring murder mysteries. Harvey and Jeannette Crewe, a young farming couple, were brutally murdered in their home, their lives cut short in circumstances that remain shrouded in mystery and controversy. Decades later, their deaths still resonate,
226: The Stalking Murder of Lee Redmond Revisited (Special Guest: Jami Pomerleau) | USA
In 2021, we covered Lee Redmond’s tragic case—but some details were misrepresented. Now, with the help of his sister, Jami Pomerleau, we’re setting the record straight. Lee repeatedly warned authorities about his stalker, but no one listened. Then, his worst fear came true. With Jami’s insights, we honor Lee’s memory with the accuracy it deserves. SPECIAL THANKS: JAMI POMERLEAUFollow us on YouTube
225: The Monster of Montmartre, Thierry Paulin | France
In the 1980s, Paris' picturesque Montmartre became a place of fear as a ruthless serial killer targeted elderly women in their homes, leaving 18 confirmed victims. Known as "The Monster of Montmartre," Thierry Paulin’s heinous acts shocked the city and pushed investigators to their limits. This episode unravels Paulin's double life, from flamboyant parties to brutal murders and the tragic childhoo
224: The Killing of Father Niall Molloy | Ireland
In July 1985, Father Niall Molloy was found brutally beaten in the home of his close friends, Richard and Teresa Flynn, after a family wedding. What followed was a trial riddled with controversy, ending in a shocking not guilty verdict for the only suspect. Was it a tragic accident, a cover-up, or something far more sinister?Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X & TikTokFor more informa
223: The Lady of the Lake, Hallie Illingworth | USA
In 1940, a body surfaced in Washington’s Lake Crescent, perfectly preserved by its icy depths. The discovery revealed a tale of love, betrayal, and murder. Who was Hallie Illingworth, and what led to her tragic fate? Explore the chilling story of the "Lady of the Lake" in this captivating episode.For more information, visit Evidence Locker WebsiteWant to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patr
222: The Gävle Goat’s Fiery Legacy | Sweden
This week we uncover the peculiar and fiery tale of the Gävle Goat, a Swedish Christmas tradition turned international spectacle. For decades, this towering straw goat has captivated the world as it falls victim to daring arsonists year after year. Join us as we explore the history of the Yule Goat, the bizarre rivalry between festive pride and rebellion, and the unwavering resilience of the town
The Day Santa Died in Arizona (Revisited)
In 1932 a local newspaper editor wanted to bring joy to the town of Mesa. He arranged for a man dressed as Santa to parachute from a plane to join the Christmas parade. But everything did not go according to plan and for the rest of his life, the editor was called: The Man Who Killed Santa Claus…Website: Evidence Locker WebsiteFor pictures and more information, join us on Facebook, Instagram, X, T
221: The Dyatlov Pass Incident | Russia
In 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers died mysteriously in the Ural Mountains' Dyatlov Pass. This week, we investigate their final days through recovered diaries, photographs, and official reports. From an abandoned tent cut from within to bodies found with unexplained injuries, the case has baffled investigators for decades. We examine the evidence, explore competing theories, and unpack the 2
220: Killer Butcher, Katherine Knight | Australia
Discover the horrifying story of Katherine Knight, the first Australian woman sentenced to life in prison without parole. This episode delves into the brutal murder of John Price in Aberdeen, New South Wales, and explores Knight's violent past, psychological disorders, and the impact of her crime on the community. From her turbulent relationships to the gruesome details of the murder, this episode
219: The Oslo Plaza Woman | Norway
June 3rd, 1995, the Oslo Plaza Hotel witnessed a chilling incident that remains one of Norway's greatest unsolved mysteries. Security guard Espen Nass discovered the lifeless body of a woman, identified as Jennifer Fairgate, in room 2805. Initially deemed a suicide, unusual evidence suggested otherwise. Nearly 30 years on, her identity remains a mystery, much like the unsolved cases of the Isdal W
218: The Amityville Horror | USA
In 1974, the quiet suburban town of Amityville, New York, was rocked by a horrifying crime. Ronald DeFeo Jr. brutally murdered his entire family – his parents and four younger siblings – as they slept in their beds. Just over a year later, George and Kathy Lutz moved into the same house, only to flee 28 days later, claiming the home was plagued by terrifying paranormal activity. Was the infamous A
217: The Freeway Killers | USA – Part 2
The Freeway Killer was a collective epithet given by the media and the police to what the media initially believed was a single serial killer claiming young male victims, predominantly in California during the 1970s and early 1980s, and who often discarded the victims' bodies alongside freeways. However, there turned out to be multiple Freeway Killers who operated independently of each other but j
216: The Freeway Killers | USA
In this episode, we delve into the chilling cases of California’s Freeway Killers, a group of serial murderers who terrorized the state’s highways in the 1970s. This episode focuses on the reign of Patrick Kearney, also known as the Trash Bag Killer, and William Bonin, whose dark and methodical murders left a trail of devastation. We explore how investigators slowly unravelled the horrifying patte
Sneak Peak
In this special trailer episode, get a sneak peek into what’s coming:
The Freeway Killers – Three men, over a hundred victims, and a reign of terror that haunted California’s highways.
The Oslo Plaza Woman – An unidentified woman found dead in a luxury hotel, surrounded by questions that remain unanswered to this day.
Katherine Knight – Australia’s first woman sentenced to life without parole
Vanishing in Alaska: The Mysterious Disappearances of the Palmer Brothers | USA
In this gripping episode, we delve into the baffling disappearances of Michael and Chucky Palmer, two brothers who vanished years apart in the remote wilderness of Alaska. Michael went missing in 1999 while biking home from a party near Wasilla, with extensive searches yielding no trace of him. Chucky's disappearance followed in 2010 when his snowmobile was found abandoned near Talkeetna, but he w
BONUS: Case Updates
Today we look at updates in the following cases:92. The Doorstep Murder of Alistair Wilson | Scotland 51. Murdered at School (Tair Rada) | Israel 41. Gone in the Morning (Nicky Verstappen) | The Netherlands 54. The Chevaline Killings (aka The Alps Murders) | France 111. The Bizarre Death of Mike Mansholt | Malta 3. The Rolex Murder (Albert Walker) | UK/Canada 25. The Cannibal of Rotenburg (Armin M
215: The Lucan Affair | England
On 7 November 1974, nanny Sandra Rivett was brutally murdered in her employer’s home in Belgravia, London. Lady Lucan went to check on the nanny and was attacked herself. She named the attacker to be her estranged husband, John Bingham, aka Lord Lucan. The next day, Lucan was nowhere to be found, and he was never seen or heard from again. Was he the perpetrator of this heinous crime or was he in t
214: Butcher, Baker | USA
In the 1970s and 80s, one-man terrorized Anchorage with his gruesome crimes. He was the owner of a local bakery, and a respected member of the community. But beneath his charming exterior lay a predator with a deep-seated thirst for blood. For years, Robert Hansen prowled the streets of Anchorage for victims whose bodies eventually ended up in the icy tundra of the Alaskan wilderness.For pictures
213: Into My Arms, The Murder of Beatriz Lebre | Portugal
When 23-year-old Beatriz Lebre failed to show up to present a college paper, friends were immediately concerned. The search commenced and sadly her body was discovered a week later, in the Tejo River. Beatriz was well-liked, kind and always ready to help others, who would want to kill her? Her friends and family were shocked when police arrested a fellow student, and close friend of Beatriz’s, Rúb
212: The Heinous Murder of Rachel O’Reilly | Ireland
Rachel O'Reilly was found murdered in her home in 2004, and suspicion quickly fell on her husband, Joe. Despite his insistence that he was at work when Rachel was killed, he was ultimately found guilty of the murder and sentenced to life in prison. The case exposed the dark side of the O’Reilly’s marriage and garnered widespread media attention in Ireland and beyond.For pictures and more informati
211: Amager Man (Marcel Hansen) | Denmark
A serial rapist terrorised the women of Amager, greater Copenhagen for many years, at one time waiting for 10 years before he attacked again. His victims ranged from elderly women to teenagers, and police struggled to connect the crimes to anyone. Once the monster was unmasked, they were able to connect him to various other crimes, including murder and robbery. His name, Marcel Hansen.For pictures
210: The Gruesome Murders of Ingrid Visser and Lodewijk Severein | Spain
In May 2013, Dutch couple Ingrid Visser and Lodewijk Severein disappeared in Murcia, Spain. Their bodies were found in a lemon orchard two weeks later, brutally murdered. The investigation revealed that the motive for the murders was a financial dispute between the couple and Juan Cuenca, former manager of the volleyball team Ingrid used to play for. For pictures and more information, join us on F
209: The Hotel Heir’s Wife, Narcy Novack | USA
A couple of months after his mother died in an unexplained accident, Ben Novack Jr was found bludgeoned to death in a hotel room. The Novack family was Miami royalty, having owned the city’s famous establishment, The Fontainebleau. Police learned that Ben’s marriage to his former-stripper wife was on the rocks and uncovered a sordid tale of unimaginable greed and cruelty.Sponsor:Gousto – a conveni
208: The Flactif Family Murder | France
Xavier Flactif, his partner Graziella Ortolano and their three children disappeared without a trace. Their house was spotless and it looked like they were settling in for a family dinner, but the whole family was nowhere to be found. An in-depth forensic examination of the house showed that a brutal massacre had taken place, and it was concluded that none of them could have made it out of there al
207: The Suitcase Killer, Heather Mack | Indonesia
The murder of Sheila Von Wiese Mack, a wealthy Chicago socialite, in August 2014 sent shockwaves through the community. Sheila was found dead in a suitcase in Bali, Indonesia, after being reported missing from a luxury resort. The police investigation quickly led to her 19-year-old daughter Heather Mack and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer. As the case unfolded, a tragic story of family drama and gree
206: The Solved Cold Case Murder of Carmen Kampa | Germany
Looking out of the train window, a witness saw a large man striking a young woman, then forcing both his hands on her shoulders so she couldn’t get back up. The witness opened the train window and heard the young woman screaming: “Please, don’t! Please don’t!” The train passenger shouted for the attacker to stop, but the train was already moving. By the time police arrived at the scene, there was
205: The Disappearance of Hitman, Chris Flannery (aka Mr Rent-a-Kill) | Australia
A known hitman went missing on his way to meet one of Sydney’s most notorious crime bosses. For a while before his disappearance, Chris Flannery, also known as Mr Rent-a-Kill, had been out of control, shooting anyone who angered him. He threatened that if anyone tried to eliminate him, he’d go to the police and tell them everything he knew. This posed a tremendous threat to organised crime groups,
204: Internet Black Widow, Melissa Ann Shepard | Canada
At first glance, Melissa Ann Shepard looked like a sweet and charming older lady seeking companionship after the tragic death of her husband. With her rosy cheeks, spectacles and overall harmless appearance, Melissa didn't exactly seem like the type of woman you should be afraid of. But appearances can be deceiving, as Melissa wouldn’t stop at anything to get what she wanted: money.Sponsor:Calm –
203: Algernon Blackwood’s The Kit Bag | Season Special
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202: The Stalking Murder of Dorothy Scott | USA
32-year-old Dorothy Scott drove a co-worker who had suffered a spider bite to the hospital on May 28, 1980. After being treated, the co-worker and a friend waited at the entrance while Dorothy went to her car, saying she would meet them out the front. However, her car sped off and disappeared into the night. Dorothy was never seen alive again. In the months before this bizarre incident, she had re
201: Bible John | Scotland
Between 1968 and 1969, Patricia Docker, Jemima McDonald and Helen Puttock all fell victim to a serial killer who told people his name was John. Witnesses claimed he was in the habit of quoting scripture, which gave him the nickname ‘Bible John’. He met all three of his victims at Glasgow dance halls, strangled them and discarded their bodies on the street. Despite a plethora of evidence and a clea
200: The Unexplained Disappearance of Johan Asplund | Sweden
On a cold winter’s morning in 1980, Johan Asplund never showed up for school. Intensive search efforts yielded no clues as to the 11-year-old boy’s whereabouts. Despite multiple trials, two convictions and acquittals, the case remains unsolved. 40 years after he came up missing, his parents Anna-Clara and Björn, are still holding out hope that they will one day know for sure what happened to their
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