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Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder of Scott JohnstonTrigger warning: In this episode, we talk a lot about suicide. Please skip this episode if you're not in the right place to listen. Discussions of homophobia in Australia in the 80s is also heavily featured, so please take note. We are covering the murder of Scott Johnston - Born in California on the 27th of November 1961 - he had such a promising future ahead of him, until he moved to Australia in the 80s. We also talk about what we're watching to lighten the mood, Australia in the 80s and how...2025-07-231h 27Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Unusual Experiences of Sir Robert Victor GoddardThis month, Effie tells the story of British Military Hero Sir Robert Victor Goddard and the unusual events that plagued his very dramatic life. Sources for this episode are: the bookFlight Towards Reality by Sir Robert Goddard. We also talk time slips, Daniel Radcliffe's time travelling, the unbelievable responsibility of teenage boys in wartime, health and safety - don't worry, it's more exciting than it sounds, Effie's "gift" and disappearing ghost cars! Oh yes, it's a very mysterious episode!We also feature a promo for Murder Mile UK...2025-06-2055 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Legend of Fishers GhostThis month Marti is covering a request from our good friend Wayne over at Eerie Edinburgh whose advert you will have heard at the top of the episode. It's a slightly different one for Marti, its a very vintage story based in 1826, in Campbelltown, a small city located on the outskirts of Sydney where a young man sees a ghost, but the ghost isn't just any ordinary ghost.... We'd love to hear your thoughts on this one.. We also talk about what we've been reading: I Found A Body - we coul...2025-05-2448 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Life & Almost Death of Maggie DicksonIn this month's episode, Effie takes us through the extraordinary life and almost death of Maggie Dickson born in 1702, a fishhawker living in Musselburgh, abandoned by her husband Maggie had a difficult life, but that's nothing compared to her ( almost death.) Sources for this episode are:Edinburgh ReporterBeheaded podcast The Hanging of Maggie Dickson - BookClan Broonfield - on YouTube The ScotsmanThe National Library of Scotland Shows we talked about - Christopher Wilder - The Beauty Queen Killer Forrest Fenn's Treasure Hunt...2025-04-271h 00Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Wanda Beach MurdersTrigger warning This episode contains themes of sexual abuse, child murder & suicide. This month Marti covers the Wanda Beach murders which happened in 1965 in Cronulla Sydney, when two young teenage girls caught the train to the beach with their siblings and never came home. The murders of Christine Sharrock & Marianne Schmidt.We also talk about one of Australia's most prolific serial killers.We of course also talk about what we are watching, his Highness Micheal Sheen, lone shoes & weird things found on beaches! Were going...2025-03-211h 23Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder of Elaine DoyleWe're back for 2025!!!!Did you miss us? We're kicking off the year with the devastating murder of 16-year-old Elaine Doyle who lived with her Mum, Dad and brother - a very normal Scottish family, living in Greenock on the west coast of Scotland. Until, in 1986 when their lives were turned upside down when Elaine was brutally murdered. Sources for this episode are:BBC Scottish Murders Podcast Crimepod Guardian Newspaper Greenock Telegraph Sky Murdertown doc We also talk about knife crime *trigger warn...2025-02-1354 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Tromp Family MysteryFor our final episode of 2024 and our 50th episode!!!! We're bringing you an intriguing mystery from Australia which is all about shared psychosis so this episode might not be for everyone, if you don't feel in a place to listen to this episode right now please give this one a miss. On Monday 29 August 2016 Mark Tromp and his wife Jacoba got into a car for a “tech-free road trip” with their three adult children Riana, 29, Mitchell, 25, and Ella 22. They headed north in Ella's car only to turn up one by one a week later having...2024-12-181h 17Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Falkirk TriangleFor our November episode, Effie is covering a Scottish mystery, something we've never touched on before but glossed over. UFO's!! Bonniebridge is a little town, it's a small town, that just looks like your average British town about 4 miles west of Falkirk in central Scotland but its harbouring a very strange secret.... It has had the largest number of UFO sightings in the world!Just sit back and take that in! So much so that since 1992 there have been 300 incidents reported every single year!36% of locals have seen something unusual in th...2024-11-1157 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder of Julie-Anne Leahy & Vicky ArnoldTrigger warning* There is a lot of chat in this episode around suicide so if this episode is not for you, or you're not able to listen just now please give this episode a miss. Sources for this episode are: ABC News Office of the state coroner inquest report Brisbane 2013 Daily mail interview with Robert Reid investigative journalist Australian true crime podcast Episode A convenient murder-suicide https://open.spotify.com/episode/4yhwWkmlqIXHKTS8KUrk4Y?si=6wg6C2NxQnOUfy17GyvtUw&t=17692024-10-161h 24Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder of George MurdochThis month Effie is covering an Aberdeen case from back in 1983. George Murdoch, also known as Dodd, a taxi driver in the area, a family man, much loved by the community who was brutally murdered at the age of 58. Sources for this episode are:BBC NewsThe Scottish Sun Sky News STV documentary Unsolved Who is the cheese wire killer - podcast We also chat random bus stop altercations, road rage cone throwing, which weapon we would choose if we had to murder someone, what we...2024-09-0850 minMums Mysteries & MurderSpecial Guest Episode- In coversation with Author N Leigh Hunt - School Shootings* Warning *In this episode, we talk about school shootings in Dunblane Scotland and in the US, we also talk about violence against young children and gun laws. If this episode is not for you, please give this episode a miss. The sound is not fantastic on this episode, we were having a few issues with Effie's microphone, so please bear with us. We were lucky enough to meet N Leigh Hunt at Crimecon in Glasgow and he had a huge effect on us both, so we felt so honoured when he agr...2024-08-281h 15Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder of Dianne BrimbleIt's our 3rd Birthday!!!!!Thank you for listening to us talk a lot about random things!And to "celebrate" Marti is covering the tragic and horrendous death of Dianne Brimble onboard the cruise ship P & O Pacific Sky in 2002. Dianne Brimble aged 42 and her 12-year-old daughter Tahlia boarded the ship, along with Dianne’s sister, Alma Wood, and Alma’s daughter, Kari Ann. All four girls shared a cabin for the 10-day cruise. A cruise they had saved for 2 years for, it was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime with family!Dianne didn't...2024-08-091h 06Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Scottish Witch TrialsIn this episode Effie is covering the Scottish Witch Trials and we cover myths and lots of other witchy stuff! The Scottish Witchcraft Act was introduced in 1563 and followed on from trials that had taken place across Europe.We are delighted to be bringing you this episode as we've had so many requests for the witch trials! We also talk about tarring people and putting them in barrels, Jeremy Clarkson, annoying Tik Tokers and what we've been watching! Sources for this episode are: BBC NewsBBC Documentary – Lucy WorselyHist...2024-07-1659 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe murder of Graeme ThorneThis month we are doubling up on the Australian stories with Marti covering the devastatingly sad story of the murder of Graeme Thorne We also talk a lot about the amazing Penny Farmer and the tragic murder of her brother Chris and his girlfriend Peta in Belize- we highly recommend listening to her podcast Paradise listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FPAufGAWaKEy6fwTbtVqK?si=OXmJ99iVQtCQVdCTiPSsiw We also talk a LOT about the building of the Sydney Opera House - which is entangled heavily in this story, Paul Robinson from Neighbours and lottery winners. 2024-06-1052 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe tragic death of Caroline Byrne Trigger warning for this episode, dealing with suicide. This month Marti is covering the tragic death of Caroline Byrne in NSW Australia in 1995 and it might ring some familiar bells with the Melissa Caddick case we covered recently. Caroline Byrne was a normal 24-year-old living a normal life with a boyfriend she had just moved in with, started a new job she loved and had a relatively happy family life, why then on the 7th of June would she suddenly take her own life, or was she murdered? We also ta...2024-05-101h 11Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Ardlamont MysteryIn this episode, (this is a listener request from our amazing friend Wayne over at Eerie Edinburgh) - go check out his podcast and youtube channel. Effie covers the 1893 Ardlamont Estate Mystery in Argyll & Bute - a peninsula off the West Coast Of Scotland and a horrible murder/accident that occurred? This one is a brilliant ep for our historical pod fans! We also talk about Saltburn for way too long!!!! ( spoilers if you haven't seen it!) Sources for this episode: The book Ardlamont Mystery the real-life mystery behind Sher...2024-04-1254 minMums Mysteries & MurderScottish Murders Collab - Jason DownieWe were recently asked to be guests on one of our favourite podcasts with one of our favourite podcasters - Dawn from the Scottish Murders podcast ( go check it out and give it a binge listen if you don't know it!)Where Effie tells the horrifying story of Jason Downie who in November 2010 brutally murdered his 16 year old girlfriend Chantelle Rowe and both of her parents in a horrific killing spree. There are a lot of Scottish accents in this episode, so you're in for a treat! Send us a text...2024-03-3141 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Mysterious Disappearance of Melissa CaddickJust to give you a heads up - this episode deals with the subject of Suicide so if you're not feeling in a place to listen to this please give this episode a miss Melissa Caddick was a high-flying entrepreneur with an amazing lifestyle, fancy cars and a fancy wardrobe to match!Until one day she mysteriously disappeared from her mansion in Dover Heights leaving a wake of financial tragedy behind her.. We also talk about salted hot cross buns ewww, Effie's obsession with middle-aged people going on cruises and haddock...2024-03-121h 25Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Mysterious Disappearance of Melissa CaddickMelissa Caddick was a high-flying entrepreneur with an amazing lifestyle, fancy cars and a fancy wardrobe to match! Until one day she mysteriously disappeared from her mansion in Dover Heights leaving a wake of financial tragedy behind her.. We also talk about salted hot cross buns ewww, Effie's obsession with middle-aged people going on cruises and haddock and running with podcasts! Sources for this episode are: The real vanishing act - missing millionaires The Vanished mini-series ( currently on ITV Player) The Liar Liar podcast The Sydney Morning Her...2024-03-1200 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Salisbury Crags MurderWe're back!! Thank you for being so patient whilst we had a bit of an extended break but we are so excited to be back with you for 2024! And with some exciting news.. In case you didn't know on April the 27th we are heading to Crimecon Glasgow with our very own stand! A ticket includes a full day of speakers, you get to meet your favourite true crime podcasters and a buffet lunch! We might even have a little gift for you!It's the perfect Mothers Day gi...2024-02-2452 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Christmas Episode - Cyclone TracyMerry Christmas !! We're dropping you a bonus episode as a little Christmas present from us to you! And, as Effie requested it's slightly more lighthearted but sadly people do still die. We're talking about Cyclone Tracy It struck Australia on Christmas Day in 1974 killing 71 people.Cyclone Tracy has been described as the most significant tropical cyclone in Australia's history and it changed how we viewed the threat of tropical cyclones to northern Australia.We also talk about Christmas in Australia Christmas films and the real-life Polar Express O...2023-12-251h 15Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Unsolved Murder of Sandy DrummondIn this episode, Effie covers the unsolved murder ( spoiler alert ) of Sandy Drummond just outside of St Andrews in Boarhills Scotland. Huge thanks to Dawn from the Scottish Murders podcast for the recommendation. Sources for this ep are: Crimewatch Uk Unsolved Daily Record The Courier David Wilsons Crimefiles We also talk Christmas films, inappropriate clothing in the snow, murder mystery weekends, and dodgy accents!! A huge thank you to our amazing pod sponsors Fox Box DetectivesGrab your exclusive M...2023-12-081h 06Mums Mysteries & MurderErin Patterson - The Mushroom MurderWe are covering the most recent Australian true crime story that has shocked Australia and apparently the world! Though we hadn't heard of it until it hit ITV news and it only happened in July of this year and sort of "wrapped up" on November 3rd so its almost too new! The sad story of Erin Patterson dubbed "the mushroom murderer" who poisoned her family with a lethal beef wellington. We also talk about our current favourite podcast listens, Halloween, and lots and lots of chat about mushrooms! We recorded this one on Z...2023-11-1156 minMums Mysteries & MurderHalloween Special Part 2. Wayne from Eerie EdinburghHappy Halloween!!! As a special treat, we have Part 2 of our Halloween Special and some more ghostly goings-on with Wayne from Eerie Edinburgh. We are doing a true crime/ghost crossover for this special episode where Wayne tells us the story about a ghost who solved a crime!! It's a Mums Mysteries & Murder / Eerie Edinburgh collab perfection! We also chat about ghostly images caught on camera, liquified caterpillars ( trust me it's fascinating) Wayne's beliefs in ghostly goings on, something called Infrasound & the Stone Tape Theory! There is no Effie but...2023-10-311h 10Mums Mysteries & MurderHalloween Special Part 1 with John from North Edinburgh NightmaresIt's October and you know what that means Halloween Special time & we have such a huge treat for you with a special guest John from North Edinburgh Nightmares.You will have seen John on our Instagram grid many many times and in stories when we've taken part in John's walking historical ghost story tours. We are both huge fans of John and his storytelling style in fact I forgot during this conversation that I was recording a podcast and almost forgot the Outro ( you'll notice it's a little rushed!!) In this episode John...2023-10-1946 minMums Mysteries & MurderDying To Be Found - Dash Series Collab Susan GervaiseWe LOVED teaming up with Deborah from the Dying To Be Found Podcast for this episode. She invited us to take part in her DASH series where she collabs with other podcasters to tell a true crime story with a more optimistic ending and we were all for it!Join us to hear the amazing story of Susan Gervaise that spans Yorkshire, Scotland, America, Australia and New Zealand, and it's outstanding! We cant believe we had never heard this story before!! Marti had so much fun recording, we think there might just be another cr...2023-10-1151 min
Dying to be FoundSusan Gervaise featuring Mums, Mysteries & MurderSusan Preece was a four-year-old girl growing up in Pontegract, West Yorkshire, England, to a single mother in the 1960s. Although her mother did the best she could, she found it increasingly difficult to care for her children, and Susan's siblings found themselves in and out of foster care.Susan's mother soon became fast friends with the Gervaises, a young couple who had recently moved into the same neighbourhood. Their friendship quickly blossomed, so it was no big deal when the couple asked to take Susan to America's popular vacation destination in Orlando, Florida. Susan's mother readily...2023-10-0551 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Safeway PoisonerThe Safeway Poisoner It's Effie's turn this month and she's talking about a 1994 poisoning that happened during the Edinburgh Fringe! We also chat about saving birds with honey, the chemical symbol for gold, and high-brow surnames! This episode has it all! Sources for this Episode are: The True Crime Enthusiast podcast The Guardian Newspaper Daily Mail Newspaper Evening Standard Newspaper The Royal Society of Chemistry A huge thank you to our amazing pod sponsors Fox Box DetectivesGra...2023-09-1559 minMums Mysteries & MurderIvan Milat - The Backpacker Murderer - Part 2Part 2 of our 2nd Birthday Episode and it's the horrific end of the Ivan Milat - Backpacker Murderer case - Australia's most famous serial killer. This is a bit more of a graphic episode but we stay away from the gruesome details. But we do have some of the usual George Micheal chat because it wouldn't be MM&M without a bit of Wham! I think we might even mention Monty Don - Yes really! Go check out They Dont Stay Dead Podcasthttps://theydontstaydead.buzzsprout.com/And our a...2023-08-141h 06Mums Mysteries & MurderIvan Milat - The Backpacker Murderer - Part 1Well, we promised you a big episode for our 2nd birthday & we hope this doesn't disappoint. It's one I've been putting off because it's such a horrific part of Australia's history but it's a story that had to be covered, so much so we've done it in two parts! Ivan Milat is known as Australia's most famous serial killer, just a warning this episode is a little more graphic than our usual episodes but we don't go into huge detail. We also talk about Eerie Edinburgh https://eerieedinburgh.com/video-stories2023-08-061h 04Mums Mysteries & MurderBonus Episode - In conversation with Eilidh from Generally Spooky podcastWhilst you're waiting for us to come back from the summer break we wanted to share this chat we had with Eilidh from the Generally Spooky podcast - one of our favourite podcasts and she's just as obsessed with the Loch Ness monster which is actually how this conversation came about! Eilidh contacted us to see if we fancied a chat about all things Loch Ness and we couldn't possibly say no! To be fair, we do get pretty excited when anyone wants to have a chat with us, about anything !!! The Generally Spooky podcast is...2023-07-1758 min
Generally Spooky HistoryChatting with Mums, Mysteries and Murders Surprise! We have a bonus episode! Eilidh sat down with Marti and Effie from Mums, Mysteries and Murder to have a good old natter. A blether, even... They discuss unsolved mysteries, heebie jeebies and the Loch Ness Monster - who wouldn't want to chat about that? Be sure to follow Marti and Effie over on their Instagram and if you haven't checked out their podcast, we highly recommend them. They're fab! And Love it or hate it we'd love it if you would consider leaving us a review wherever you listen to this podcast. You can also join...2023-07-0157 min
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 21, Sea BirdIn today’s episode we read the chapter 21 – Sea Bird – in which Farfalla uses new found skills to avenge the Carnifex children.This week's podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries & Murder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284Interview with Melissa on The Brian Oake Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zw9A6Q22ZqQiw9RNkq8GcThe Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissao...2023-06-3013 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Pyjama GirlIn our last episode before the summer break we talk about the mysterious case of The Pyjama Girl back in 1934 in Albury Australia. We also talk about the fact that Effie FINALLY got Netflix !!!!!!!!!The show I couldn't remember was Succession ( you knew it) And how nice Rob Lowe is and how he has aged just the right amount!Effie also talks about the benefits of hoodies & in this episode, she reveals her best childhood nugget yet!! Sources for this episode are The mamamia website National Library of Med...2023-06-1449 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe oldest cold case in the UKThis month Effie talks about the oldest cold case in the UK! The murder of Janet Rogers! We also talk about covid, Lionel Ritchie's cheeks, Jonathan Creek & what the actual hell a ploughmans is? Sources for this ep are: The Dark Histories podcast The Daily Record Newspaper BBC News The Courier Newspaper The Mount Stewart Murder Book The Magdelene Laundries Episode of Criminal is https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-216-the-magdalene-laundries-4-28-2023a huge thank you to our official podcast sponsor Mummys Marvellous Melts 2023-05-2542 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Beaumont ChildrenWarning: This episode talks about the disappearance & murder of children. One of the most famous cases in Australian history, it's a big one and we've been saving it up. On Australia Day in 1966 Jane, aged 9 Arna Aged 7 & Grant aged 4 went to the beach and never came home.. It's the terrifying case of The Beaumont Children. A terrifying case because as Mothers it's the worst possible thing that can happen and so horrifying because losing 3 children in one family is unthinkable! We also talk about how awful our voices are, dis...2023-04-091h 09
The Skylark BellSkyedive - Chapter 8, The SilenceIn today’s episode we read the chapter 8 – The Silence, in which we learn what sparked the mysterious silence at Meadow Lane.This week's podcast partner is Mums, Mysteries, and Murder: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mums-mysteries-murder/id1578866284The Skylark Bell official website - http://www.theskylarkbell.comThe Skylark Bell on Instagram: @theskylarkbellAuthor/Producer: Melissa Oliveri - http://www.melissaoliveri.comJoin Melissa's Patreon for early access to podcast episodes, music downloads, and more: http://www.patreon.com/melissaoliveriThe Sky...2023-03-3117 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Mysterious Death of Annie BorjessonWARNING: In this episode we talk about suicide so if this isn't for you just now please skip to the next episode. In this episode, we talk about the heartbreaking death of Swedish tourist Annie Borjesson who came to Scotland for fun and a change of scene and never went home. We also talk a lot about how weird it is that Effie has never had sweet and sour dipping sauce from Mcdonalds, Monty Don's scarves ( Yes again) and Katie Price. (You've been warned.) If you liked this episode, we wo...2023-03-2052 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder Of Elizabeth Frances MembreyIn Februarys Episode we talk about the devastatingly sad murder of Elizabeth Frances Membrey a young aspiring journalist with her whole life ahead of her who met a tragic end in the Melbourne suburb of Ringwood known as Australia's Gone Girl. We go way back to the 90s for this episode and we might go off the track a bit - we love a bit of 90s music. Sources for this ep are: The Herald Sun Daily Mail The Australian Missing Persons Registry The police interview on you tube https...2023-02-121h 04Mums Mysteries & MurderBetty HaddenOur first episode of 2023 is the horribly sad mystery of Betty Hadden set in Aberdeen in December of 1945.We also talk about our worst jobs & & loads of other book / TV show malarchy Sources for this episode are:Dark Curiosities youtube channel The Unseen Podcast The Aberdeen Press & Journal Unsolved Mysteries Huge thanks as always to our amazing Podcast editor Erin! We love you, Erin. Send us a text - we'd love to hear your thoughts about this episode & if there are any cases youd like us to co...2023-01-2342 minMums Mysteries & MurderScottish Collaboration Week Episode The Culture Swally Collab - Dennis Nilsen - DESWe are so excited to be taking part in the Scottish Collaboration Week bringing together so many different amazing Scottish podcasters and we have loved discovering so many new pods over the last week. This time it was Marti's turn to be a guest on the fantastic Culture Swally Podcast where hosts Nicky and Greg chat about the best of Scottish Television & Film and in this episode, we had a true crime crossover as the boys discuss the amazing true crime miniseries DES based on the arrest of Dennis Neilsen starring David Tenant. We also ta...2022-12-101h 57
Scottish Wrestling NetworkScottish Podcast Collaboration presents Mums, Mysteries & MurderThe Scottish Podcast Collaboration is a group of like-minded creators with Scottish content that everyone should hear about, brought to you by Glasgower and Scottish Murders, in association with Discover Scotland Magazine.
We're two Mums living in Edinburgh who are obsessed with true crime and mysterious happenings, so obsessed we decided to start a podcast! Each month we take turns to tell stories from our homelands - Effie Scottish born and bred where haggis is NOT actually an animal and Marti from the land down under where no prawns have ever been thrown on a barbie, it need...2022-12-061h 05
SWN PodcastScottish Podcast Collaboration presents Mums, Mysteries & MurderThe Scottish Podcast Collaboration is a group of like-minded creators with Scottish content that everyone should hear about, brought to you by Glasgower and Scottish Murders, in association with Discover Scotland Magazine. We're two Mums living in Edinburgh who are obsessed with true crime and mysterious happenings, so obsessed we decided to start a podcast! Each month we take turns to tell stories from our homelands - Effie Scottish born and bred where haggis is NOT actually an animal and Marti from the land down under where no prawns have ever been thrown on a barbie, it needs to be said...2022-12-061h 05Mums Mysteries & MurderScottish Collaboration Week Episode - With Scottish & Scared - Baldoon CastleWe are so excited to be taking part in the Scottish Collaboration Week with huge thanks to Dawn at the @scottishmurderspodcast! Our first collab is so exciting because we've been following @scottishandscaredpod for so long and we love the way Stefanie tells a creepy story, we also have a bit of an obsession with Scottish Castles and if you love them as much as us you need to head over and give her a follow on Instagram and subscribe to Scottish & Scared. So it's fair to say we were so excited to have Stefanie on th...2022-12-0632 minMums Mysteries & MurderBurke & HareWe are finally getting around to covering probably Edinburgh's most notorious killers - Burke & Hare! Very well known not only in Edinburgh but there was a Simon Pegg and Isla Fisher dark comedy even made about them they are so famous, and we're pretty sure you've heard of them. Join us for a historical romp .. just past the Iron Age but before the 60's to hear this twisted tale from Effie. Hell, there's even a poem!It's a very surprising episode and you're going to want to hear Marti's new version of Bag O D...2022-11-0857 minMums Mysteries & MurderBoopod Halloween Collab - The Bridgewater Triangle & The Murder Of Mary Lou ArrudaWelcome to episode 4 of the Boopod Network Collab! We have joined with other true crime, creepy and paranormal podcasters ( all in the boopod network from all over the world) to come together to tell the very weird, very creepy stories coming out of the Bridgewater Triangle! ( There are a lot! ) If you haven't listened to the first 3 episodes before our podcast - we are episode 4 please check the list at the bottom of these show notes to check the running order to get the full effect and the best listening experience for this story. 2022-10-1742 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Loch Ness MonsterWe can't believe we live in Scotland and have yet to cover the Loch Ness Monster, so here it is! This one is actually covered by Marti who was recently up at Loch Ness and inspired to do this ep. We would love to hear your thoughts on our ep and whether you believe in the monster of the deep! Again huge thanks to Erin our amazing podcast editor and a shout out to the Haunted or Hoax podcast featured at the beginning of our trailer, we love those ladies and were huge fans of the podcast! ...2022-09-221h 04Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Overtoun Bridge - The Dog Suicide BridgeIt's Effie's turn this month and she takes us through the creepy story of the Overtoun Bridge in Dumbarton Scotland with talk of ghostly hauntings and dog suicides on a very creepy bridge, that many families still like to use for dog walks today! We also talk about saltwater taffy ( a LOT ) and we share the trailer for The Skylark Bell podcast which we know you are going to love! check it out on Instagram at@theskylarkbellAnd last but not least huge thanks to the amazing Erin for editing on what was a bit...2022-08-2953 minMums Mysteries & MurderJonBenet Ramsey - Marti's PickWarning - this episode does contain issues around paedophilia, child murder and abuseIt's the second episode in our 1st Birthday edition and this time it's Marti's turn to tell the story that she has been obsessed by for so many years! JonBenet Ramsey is such a well-known case Im sure you've all heard so much about this case, seen the images of the little girl with a face full of make-up dressed up in various pageant outfits and you probably have a pretty good opinion of who you think did it. But h...2022-07-291h 09Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Dyatlov Pass Incident - Effie's PickIt's our 1st birthday! So we're celebrating by each sharing the true crime story that we first started obsessing over that really got us into true crime! This episode is Effie's turn and she's covering the tragic story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. It's not too well known so if you haven't heard of it you're in for a treat! There's also lots of talk about wild swimming, summer holiday stress and good personalities. There's also lots of prosecco! We also want to give a big shout-out to Urbansno on Instagram who created our...2022-07-221h 01Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Crucifix ManThis month we're back in Australia and we're covering a listener request for the case of the Crucifix man otherwise known as the rack man - no we're not even kidding! We also talk about alternative modes of transport when you're had a few too many, Australian tv shows and way too much talk about discovering dead bodies! Sources for this episode are: News.com.au Australian true crime & unsolved mysteries blog Spectacor on youtube. Check out our friends over at https://generallyspooky.com/Come follow us...2022-06-1549 min
True Crime BnBEpisode 19; Architect Mayhem-Mark Alan Jarosik and Melissa DohmeCrime Family, we're glad you're here, and WOW are you in for a wild ride this week. Beth brings you installment 5 of Architect Mayhem with an Architect who loses everything: partly due to circumstance and largely his own actions, then vents his fury on someone who just tried to help him. Bailey has a rough story of a woman who goes through hell with a partner but finds the best kind of happiness in her survival and fortitude. This one is worth the rollercoaster you have to go through to reach the finale.And this week we...2022-05-2757 minMums Mysteries & MurderBible JohnThis month we're back in Scotland going back to the 70s and chatting about Bible John and the Barrowlands, Effie also shares some "fun facts" about Glasgow and we share some exciting news about our 1st birthday episode!! We also chat about https://www.truecrimemom.net/ go check it out And The Serial Killer Cookbook - we got the title totally wrong in this ep but go check out https://www.instagram.com/truecrimebookcase/ we love this account and regularly check it for great true crime reads.Sources for...2022-05-1447 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Magdalene Laundries & the Russian Fish EpidemicNOTE: There's a slight issue in this ep where about 3 minutes in you will hear the theme tune replay again! We seem to be having a few technical difficulties! Sorry about that we will try to do better! We did delete the ep and reload it but it seems to have not made any difference! This episode should really be called The Covid Edition! We chat covid - in case you haven't had enough yet, the Russian fish shortage, our catholic school upbringing and Marti does eventually get around to the horr...2022-04-131h 06Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Magdalene Laundries & the Russian Fish EpidemicThis episode should really be called The Covid Edition! We chat covid - in case you haven't had enough yet, the Russian fish shortage, our catholic school upbringing and Marti does eventually get around to the horrors of the Magdalene Laundries and the thousands of women who suffered and died in such appalling conditions.It's a bit of a step away from our usual Australian and Scottish stories but it was a listener request from Karen. Sources for this ep are: Justice for Magdalenes The Irish Central Paper BBC News ...2022-04-131h 06Mums Mysteries & MurderThe Disappearance of Renee & Andrew MacRaeIt's Effie's turn to tell us a Scottish tale this week and it's a great one! Set in the Scottish Highlands in a little place called Beauly we're heading back to the 70's to tell you about the sad story of the MacRae family, where affairs and mysterious disappearances go hand in hand. Sources for this ep include: BBC News Georgia Marie on youtube https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=georgia+marieand The Skinwalker Podcast. If you loved this episode or even liked it just a little please rate...2022-03-2051 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder of Beth BarnardJust in time for Valentines Day today we're talking about a love story gone horribly wrong! And who our not so normal crushes are !! We're also heading back to the 80's and Phillip Island Victoria - famous for the penguin parade and this very sordid and sad story of murder, mystery and MUMS! Very on brand! Sources for this episode are: 60 Minutes Australia Under Investigation Series The Herald Sun The Sydney News The podcast the vanishing of Vivienne Cameron Please subscribe rate and review and join us o...2022-02-1353 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Mysterious Disappearance of the Flannan Isle lighthouse KeepersThis month we're chatting about the mysterious disappearance of the Flannan Isle Lighthouse Keepers in December 1900 leaving no trace on the desolate, creepy island. So what was it? A huge storm that overpowered them? A murder? An alien abduction? Join us as we take you through the full story and chat over our theories about what we think happened. Sources for this episode are: The Daily Mail and Wikepedia The calendars mentioned in the ep are from https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BookEphemera?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=7276643072022-01-2944 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Murder of Honorah Reiper - The Heavenly Creatures MurderIn Episode 7 of the podcast ( not 8 as previously thought! )Marti covers the horrific murder of Honorah Reiper in Christchurch New Zealand in 1954. This one is also a listener request which we're pretty excited about! We also talk Santa Secrest on this special Christmas episode and scary clown killers! Sources for this episode include: NZ Herald Murderpedia The London Times The Christchurch Library We would love to hear your thoughts on this case over on Instagram at Mums, Mysteries & Murder and if you could spare a few mi...2021-12-2151 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe World's End MurdersIn this episode, Effie is covering a listener request and talking about the Edinburgh World's End Murders, a famous and horrible murder from 1977. We also talk about Stranger Danger and bad 90s parenting! Sources used in this episode are: Edinburgh News BBC News Small Town Dicks Podcast Scotlands secret serial killer documentary We would love it if you would subscribe and review and lastly, thanks for listening!If you liked this episode and would like to support us please feel free to buy us a c...2021-12-0544 minMums Mysteries & MurderPhoebe HandsjukThis episode contains the subject of suicide - so if this is a triggering subject for you or you don't currently feel in a place to listen to this episode please skip to our next ep. Marti takes us through the harrowing and heartbreaking story of Phoebe Handsjuk and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death. If this case has triggered your curiosity please check out the podcast Phoebe's Fall expertly produced by The Age Newspaper Australia and in conjunction with Phoebe's family. Sources for this ep: ABC News Medium.com 6...2021-11-1640 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Mysterious Death of Netta Fornario - Halloween Episode Part 2.Part 2 of our Halloween special is Effie's turn and the amazing story of Netta Fornario on the island of Iona in Scotland. We also chat ouija boards, why Tesco sage just doesn't cut the mustard in spirit cleansing, Kate Bush and beautiful dresses. Sources include strangeoutdoors.com Medium.com Rabbies Tours & Mysterious Universe As always, we would love it if you could continue to support our podcast by subscribing, reviewing and telling all your true-crime podcast friends!If you liked this episode and would like to support us ple...2021-10-3028 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe CandyMan - Halloween Special Part 1.Hello and welcome to Ep 3 of Mums Mysteries & Murder and we're spoiling you because this week is part 1 of our Halloween special! This week Marti is telling the story of the original CandyMan and we're not talking about Willy Wonka! We also think it's important to mention here - that Her dude has never actually seen Squid Games before you ring child services!We also chat Teen Wolf, self-defence tactics and why Effie will no longer be jogging at night! Sources for this episode are: Vice Murderpedia Wikipedia. Th...2021-10-1334 minMums Mysteries & MurderSawney BeanIn this episode, Effie tackles the true - or was it true? Story of The Sawney Bean in South Ayrshire who with his clan killed a hell of a lot of people if rumour has it. We also talk about the perils of cave living and one of my favourite places in Scotland - Culzean Castle.If you enjoyed this episode we would love it if you could tell your friends and give us an amazing rating, we only need 5 stars!Also, hit us up over on Instagram at @Mumsmysteriesandmurder and tell us your the...2021-09-0842 minMums Mysteries & MurderThe Somerton ManHello and welcome to the first episode of Mums, mysteries & murder, we're so happy you have joined us.We're kicking off our first episode with a big one and it's, in fact, Australia's most famous cold case - The Somerton Man, he was a man who was found dead on Somerton Beach in Adelaide in 1948 in suspicious circumstances and whose identity is still unknown over 70 years later.We are both a little obsessed with this case so let get going..Sources for this episode:The Adelaide Advertiser Australian Story ...2021-08-1956 min