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True Crime DiaryThe Amityville Horror(s)In this episode we discuss the Ronald DeFeo murders, changing stories, terrible films, most of a top 5 and Mark really likes Claude Rains.
2025-11-1147 min
True Crime DiaryThe Baker Street RobberyIn this episode we discuss the Baker Street safety deposit box robbery, very long drawers, Ham radio, fried chicken and a random diamond.
2025-09-1133 min
True Crime DiaryThe Great Canadian Maple Syrup HeistIn this episode we discuss the theft of thousands of barrels of maple syrup, Jed gets honey everywhere and Rue is confused by rhyming slang.
2025-08-2826 min
True Crime DiarySnyder & Gray: Caught on filmIn this episode we discuss the murderous Snyder & Gray, motor-boating, corset sales and a concealed camera.
2025-03-1738 min
True Crime DiaryThe Charlie Chaplin Grave RobberyIn this episode we discuss the theft of Charlie Chaplin's body from his grave, the disposal of Rue's body, Shakespeare's skull, geo-locating and potato-heads.
2025-03-0335 min
True Crime DiaryJohn George Haigh: The Acid Bath MurdererIn this episode we discuss the Acid Bath Murderer, 1950s house prices, penny arcades, pointless pandas and Madame Tussauds.
2025-02-1749 min
True Crime DiaryThe Mad Bomber of New York CityIn this episode we discuss George Metesky the Mad Bomber of New York City, when is a bomber not a bomber, criminal profiling and Mark's scare.
2025-01-2037 min
True Crime DiaryThe Demon of the BelfryIn this episode we discuss two time killer Theodore Durrant, seasonal events cupboards and Jed won’t borrow a book.
2025-01-0628 min
True Crime DiaryThe Santa Claus Bank RobberyIn this episode we discuss the 1927 Santa Claus bank robbery fiasco, cash for pardons, the back half of a reindeer and a very merry Christmas.
2024-12-2339 min
True Crime DiaryCaravaggio: Baroque 'n' RollIn this episode we discuss the great Baroque painter and miscreant Caravaggio, unlicensed swords, lead paint and fleeing.
2024-11-2536 min
True Crime DiaryFatty Arbuckle: Trials and TribulationsIn this episode we discuss the arrest of Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Thomas the Tank Engine, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the fickle finger of stardom.
2024-11-1238 min
True Crime DiaryJolly Jane: Angel of DeathIn this episode we discuss notorious serial poisoner Jane Toppen, white coats and Hi-Viz, a cocktail of gin, and top of the crops.
2024-10-2837 min
True Crime DiaryThe Cato Street ConspiracyIn this episode we discuss The Cato Street Conspiracy to overthrow the British government, civil unrest and grenades.
2024-02-2934 min
True Crime DiaryThe Antwerp Diamond HeistIn this episode we discuss the theft of $100million in diamonds from the Antwerp Diamond Centre, the controversy of keys and the mystery of Belgian accents.
2024-02-1437 min
True Crime DiaryThe Tottenham OutrageIn this episode we discuss the very slow pursuit of a wages snatch, too many bullets, a jousting cyclist, spilt milk and the King's Police Medal.
The sound on this one is a bit hokey but like spilled milk I'm not going to cry about it.
2024-01-2946 min
True Crime DiaryPoor William Weare: The Radlett MurderIn this episode we discuss the murder of William Weare, bare-knuckle boxing, Elstree studios, wax heads and commemorative ceramics.
Due to some technical difficulties the sound is sub-optimal but discernible.
2024-01-1539 min
True Crime DiaryThe Lord Chamberlain’s Men and The TheatreIn this episode we discuss the theft of a building by William Shakespeare's troupe the Lord Chamberlain's Men, bridges and barges, and death by planet.
2024-01-0132 min
True Crime DiaryPiltdown Man: The Missing LinkIn this episode we discuss Piltdown Man the fraudulent discovery of the missing link, Tollund Man which is a different man altogether, Ötzi the ice man which is a different man also and the great peat/mud debate.
2023-12-1842 min
True Crime DiaryFrank Sinatra Jnr: Strangers in the NightIn this episode we discuss the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jnr, a briefcase full of money, a pocketful of dimes, and there are all too many ring-a-ding-dings.
2023-12-0432 min
True Crime DiaryThe Heathrow Bullion HeistIn this episode we discuss the theft of gold bullion from the Brinks-Mat warehouse at London's Heathrow Airport, the M25 Killer, that bloke Jed met once and everyone has a story about a film set.
2023-11-2043 min
True Crime DiaryLucky Lucan: The Vanishing PeerIn this episode we discuss the murder of Sandra Rivett, the lifestyle of the rich and famous, moustaches and glasses and an international manhunt.
2023-11-0935 min
True Crime DiaryPretty Boy Floyd: The Robin Hood of the Cookson HillsIn this episode we discuss bank robber Charles "Pretty Boy" Floyd, the Kansas City Massacre, chocolate treats, Sylvanian families, and naughty BOIs.
2023-10-2745 min
True Crime DiaryThe Dalton Gang: The Coffeyville ConundrumIn this episode we discuss the Wild West's notorious bank robbers The Dalton Gang, when two is too many and Randolph Scott.
2023-10-0938 min
True Crime DiaryVan Gogh a Go-GoIn this episode we discuss the theft of two Van Gogh painting from the Museum Van Gogh in Amsterdam, abominable pronunciation, the predictable habits of thieves, why you can't trust what a priceless thing is worth, and Rue gets excited about paint.
2023-09-2542 min
True Crime DiaryThe Hossein Brothers and Muriel McKayIn this episode we discuss Arthur and Nizamodeen Hossein and their ill-devised kidnap plan, mistaken identities and mistaken newspaper headlines.
2023-09-1130 min
True Crime DiarySweet Fanny AdamsIn this episode we discuss the brutal 19th Century murder of 8-year-old Fanny Adams, when meandering becomes frolicking, the etymology of "that phrase" and 'Ye' isn't a word.
2023-08-2840 min
True Crime DiaryMarcel Petiot: Doctor SatanIn this episode we discuss French serial killer Marcel Petiot, kleptomania, a lovely gift basket of drugs, a lovely 2400 francs, lovely cyanide and my pearls!
2023-05-2654 min
True Crime DiaryThe Great Gold Train RobberyIn this episode we discuss the Great Gold Train Robbery, monocles, the security of keys, the simplicity of shot, the comparative size of gold in Vienetta ice cream and the comparative weight of gold in parts of Rue.
2023-05-1048 min
True Crime DiaryMutiny on the Bounty: A Taste of ParadiseIn this episode we discuss the mutiny on HMAV Bounty, choice chocolates, bothersome breadfruit, coconut fatalities, lazy young people and both the voyage and the episode are too long.
2023-04-281h 17
True Crime DiaryDurable Michael Malloy Vs. the Murder TrustIn this episode we discuss Iron Mike Malloy the Rasputin of the Bronx, setting a goal and failing to achieve it, the heads and the tails, and not one but two musicals.
2023-02-2746 min
True Crime DiaryStealing The ScreamIn this episode we discuss not one, but two times a painting of Edvard Munch's The Scream has been stolen from a Norwegian Museum, really really expensive art, blood and egg, van dampness and Rue isn't impressed.
2023-02-1442 min
True Crime DiaryRonald Ryan: The Pentridge Prison shootingIn this episode we discuss Ronald Ryan, the last man hanged in Australia, an audacious prison escape, the murder of a prison warder, and an obvious and egregious conspiracy (without bias).
2023-01-301h 00
True Crime DiaryMa Barker & The Barker-Karpis GangIn this episode we discuss infamous "gang leader" Ma Barker, Alvin Karpis, money in kidnapping, new noses, and the FBI wouldn't lie would they?
2023-01-1645 min
True Crime DiaryRa Ra RasputinIn this episode we discuss the murder of Russia's controversial Grigori Rasputin, lion-taming, lack of monks, lack of poisons, and lack of British Intelligence.
2023-01-0254 min
True Crime DiaryThe Houndsditch Murders and the Siege of Sidney StreetIn this episode we discuss the murder of three policemen in East London and the siege that followed, dog ditches, an unpopular Winston Churchill and talk about whales more than is necessary.
2022-12-1945 min
True Crime DiaryCharles Starkweather: Teenage DirtbagIn this episode we discuss the 19-year-old murderer Charles Starkweather and his 14-year-old accomplice, bullies and bullying, sprees and serials, Nihilism, and the relative distances of certain locations in the midwest. Spoiler Alerts for "Falling Down" and "Gran Torino".
2022-12-0549 min
True Crime DiaryDan ”D.B.” Cooper Rewind: Dan Cooper Takes FlightIn this episode we revisit our Dan Cooper episode from two years ago, following the release of a 6-part Netflix documentary. In the episode which is here in it's entirety with remastered audio and extra clips, we discuss the hijacking of Flight 305 in 1971 and the mysterious disappearance of Dan Cooper, and Jed still can't believe it.
2022-11-2452 min
True Crime DiaryThe Millennium Dome Diamond HeistIn this episode we discuss the attempted diamond raid on London's Millennium Dome in 2000, false walls and false notes, walking on the dome, Sophie Marceau, and not shooting at boats.
2022-11-1452 min
True Crime DiaryHalloween Special: Ghosts who solved their own murderIn this episode we discuss the Red Barn Mystery and the case of the Greenbriar Ghost in each of which the ghost of a murder victim revealed their murderer. We also discuss the smell of death, the only Mariah, and possibly the best name ever.
2022-10-3153 min
All the Sins Worldwide48: Panty Stealers48: Panty Stealers
For the first 13 minutes we have a lot of catching up to do! We cover the Dark Horror & History Convention and all the amazing people we met, some of the negative comments we have received recently, our stance on what we represent on social media, and our Sinner Winner Raffle.
On this week's episode Falon talks about an unsolved case of Barbara Nelson. Mim’s talks about Richard Macek aka the Mad Bitter and his heinous crimes in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Sources:
True Crime? - Chicago Reader
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2022-08-3147 min
True Crime DiaryLeopold & Loeb: The Imperfect CrimeIn this the final episode of Series 3 we discuss teenage murderers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, Neitzsche, culverts, and when there is only one telephone in the village.
2022-07-2544 min
True Crime DiaryNeville Heath: The Lady KillerIn this episode we discuss brutal murderer Neville Heath, the arrogance of serial killers, the audacity of Madame Tussauds, and a time before Rentaghost and The Cruel Sea.
2022-07-1137 min
True Crime DiaryGeorge Joseph Smith: The Brides in the BathIn this episode we discuss George Joseph Smith, the Brides in the Bath killer, all the other pathologies, reverse sharks, Svengali, and dressing in Rue's mother's clothes.
Due to technical difficulties, Mark's microphone is apparently replaced by a cup on a string.
2022-06-2451 min
True Crime DiaryAlbert Pierrepoint: HangmanIn this episode we discuss England's most well known executioner Albert Pierrepoint, the mechanics of death, the singing room, Tish and Tosh, when David Hasselhoff ended World War 2, and no one wants Jed to kill them.
2022-06-1349 min
True Crime DiaryRuth Ellis Rewind: Still the Last Woman Hanged in BritainIn this episode we revisit our very first episode from two years ago (Two years ago!), which is here in it's entirety with remastered audio and extra clips. We preface the episode with a discussion about the recording, and the case, and Jed has no memory of any of it.
2022-05-2343 min
True Crime DiaryColonel Blood and the Crown JewelsIn this episode we discuss Colonel Blood's attempted theft of the Crown Jewels, the English Civil War, when the ransom note is more important than the kidnapping, the hat/bag/trouser conundrum, Pox, Flox and Flux and muppets.
2022-05-0947 min
True Crime DiaryThe Hitler DiariesIn this episode we discuss the infamous Hitler diary forgeries, the memorabilia trade, Lemmy, conning the conmen, faking the fakes, Stomp! and Jed does a passable Alan Bennett.
2022-04-2553 min
Going West: True CrimeHugues de la Plaza // 191In 2007, a 36-year-old French man living in San Francisco was found dead in his apartment after a night out. Despite suffering multiple stab wounds and suspicious evidence being found at the scene, police believed it to be a suicide. Meanwhile, his family, friends, French authorities, and more felt it was a clear cut murder. This is the story of Hugues de la Plaza.BONUS EPISODESpatreon.com/goingwestpodcastCASE SOURCEShttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-mystery-a-case-for-murder/https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/24pms3/the_death_of_hugues_de_la...
2022-04-1240 min
True Crime DiaryHenri Landru: The Bluebeard of GambaisIn this episode we discuss French serial killer Henri Désiré Landru, pre-invented inventions, lonely hearts adverts, surprisingly animated heads, four-figured ovens, and Charlie Chaplin's Monsieur Verdoux. We also discover that Mark is a Duke.
2022-04-111h 02
True Crime DiaryAlan Turing: Imitation and IndecencyIn this episode we discuss the mathematician, philosopher, code-breaker, war hero, and father of modern computer science Alan Turing, the brutality of an unjust law, the best place for an Amstrad computer, the chemistry of cats and the pot plant of a grateful nation.
We recorded this episode on location in Turing's former home in South-West London with our guest, current resident Sophie.
2022-03-2845 min
True Crime DiaryThe Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum HeistIn this episode we discuss the 1990 Boston Art theft, baseball movies, folding paintings, a symphony for the blind, The Rue Turner's Garden Art Museum, and Mark recalls a chilling memory of that time he didn't go to a strip club.
2022-03-1449 min
True Crime DiaryThe Richmond Murder: Head, shoulders, thighs and feet (thighs and feet)In this episode we discuss the Barnes Mystery otherwise known as the Richmond Murder, West London's best bridges, a crash-course in foot matching, and whether Sir David Attenborough is London's greatest detective.
2022-02-2856 min
Don't Read DrunkEpisode 25: I'll Be Gone in the DarkJoin me for the exciting milestone of publishing my 25th episode. We'll be talking about the incredible book by Michelle McNamara, I'll Be Gone in the Dark. Pour a glass of Apothic Pinot Noir wine and settle in to listen to the horrifying true crime story of the Golden State Killer.Get 2 months of Scribd Freehttps://www.scribd.com/g/9s1nq7 Scribdhttps://www.scribd.com/ Apothic Wineshttps://www.apothic.com/ Michelle McNamara’s Bloghttp://truecrimediary.com/index.cfm?page=cases&id=229 Other...
2022-02-1730 min
True Crime DiaryThe St. Valentine’s Day MassacreIn this episode we discuss the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, Al Capone and 'Bugs' Moran, Some Like it Hot, Public Enemies, Syphillis, and our special guest talks about Alcatraz and the middle of nowhere.
This episode features our special guest Will Roe, podcast producer at The Times and The Sunday Times.
2022-02-151h 09
True Crime DiaryPatty Hearst: I, TaniaIn this episode we discuss the 1974 kidnapping of Patty Hearst, when is an army not an army, urban guerrillas and urbane guerrillas, the past tense of diving, and John Wayne has the last word.
2022-01-3147 min
True Crime DiaryThe Black Dahlia: Mystery and make-believeIn this episode we discuss the murder of Elizabeth Short, the sensationalist press, miniature golf versus crazy golf, multiple Orsons, unlikely confessions and the unlikeliest of suspects.
2022-01-1747 min
Morning Cup of Murder - Year ThreeFrom Cop to Hit Man - January 4 2022 - Todays True CrimeJanuary 4th: Gary Krueger Kills (2001)
DNA has made it possible to connect even the most disconnected cases. On January 4th 2001 a man was killed and his case quickly went cold. That was, until, a completely unrelated attack gave investigators the DNA possible to connect, not just these two cases, but a handful of others.
http://www.truecrimediary.com/index.cfm?page=cases&id=135, https://www.kiro7.com/news/seattle-union-boss-murder/246804733/#:~:text=Before%20detectives%20could%20ask%20why,attorney%2C%20James%20Barry%20as%20well.,https://www.chinookobserver.com/news/local/part-two-of-two-naselle-noir/article_52a20879-e2f3-5f01-8741-2b8fb63f368c.h...
2022-01-0415 min
True Crime DiarySeason 3 introductionIn this short Season/Series introduction, we look back at why we started the podcast in the first place, we express gratitude and not a little surprise regarding our listeners, which episodes we like the most, and a little of what and who are coming up in the new Season/Series.
2021-12-2923 min
BibliomanieBonus: Wer ist hier das eigentliche Monster? - Halloween, Gruselklassiker und True Crime
Überraschung! Passend zu Halloween haben wir eine Bonusfolge produziert, in der ihr zu Vampirjägern werdet, zum Nordpol reist, um den Unhold zu finden und in der ihr Bekanntschaft macht mit dem wohl bekanntesten Horrorautor aller Zeiten. Außerdem sprechen wir über echte Mordfälle und Serienkiller aus Amerika und über die Faszination »True Crime«. Im Gepäck haben wir zahlreiche Empfehlungen aus Literatur, Film und zahlreichen Podcasts, die für alle Fans dieses Genres geeignet sind. Seid ihr bereit euch zu gruseln?
Edgar Allan Poe:
»Der Untergang des Hauses Usher»
»The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket«...
2021-10-311h 02
Witches, Magic, Murder, & MysteryMURDER: Whitewater, Part Two (The Dark Stuff)Part One of our Whitewater coverage was full of witchy magic and lore. This one is darker. In Part Two, we’re telling you about four different murder cases attached to Whitewater, Wisconsin. (Be sure to listen to Part One first!) Want more content? There’s bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery Looking for merchandise? Check out our store! https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com If you’re watching us on YouTube, our channel is filled with the unedited video of our podcast recording process for each full episode...
2021-10-2242 min
True Crime DiaryThe Great Train RobberyIn this episode we discuss the 1963 Great Train Robbery, scuttling, a phone box full of money, scuttling, and that guy from Bugsy Malone who robbed a robber. And scuttling.
2021-08-1054 min
True Crime DiaryJohn Dillinger: Public Enemy Number OneIn this episode we discuss bank robber and killer John Dillinger, the Bonnie & Clyde parallel, cosmetic surgery, the woman in the red/orange dress, and the awesome power of a moustache.
2021-07-2053 min
True Crime DiaryNed Kelly: The Bullet-proof BushrangerIn this episode we discuss Australia's Ned Kelly - Freedom fighter or murderous criminal, wearing a bucket on your head, the paradox of Back to the Future Part 3, the danger in tattoos, Mick Jagger, and Jed achieves a word.
2021-07-0552 min
True Crime DiaryThe Girl with the Pretty Feet: The Brighton Trunk CaseIn this episode we discuss a case or two, Spillsbury not Pillsbury, wooden trunks not woollen trunks, wheels or no wheels, and Jed struggles to get a handle on it.
2021-06-2238 min
True Crime DiaryBonus episode: Escaping AlcatrazIn this bonus episode we discuss the inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers' famous escape, the Native American occupation of the island and Sean Connery's accent.
2021-06-1440 min
True Crime DiaryThe Thames Torso MurdersIn this episode we discuss the Thames Torso Murders otherwise know as the Embankment Murders, thighs and pillows, that time Jed found a body in a river, that time Mark found a body in a river, and Rue probably put a body in a river.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-06-0737 min
True Crime DiaryBonnie & Clyde: The Barrow GangIn this episode we discuss Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow, running around robbing banks, Georgie Fame and Serge Gainsbourg, and putting the 'ear' in souvenir.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-05-2458 min
True Crime DiaryH. H. Holmes: The World's Fair Murder CastleIn this episode we discuss America's first serial killer H. H. Holmes and his poorly named Murder Castle, insurance scams, skeletons for sale, and all manner of devious shenanigans. Thankfully, Martin Scorsese hasn't made a movie about it.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-05-1045 min
True Crime DiaryThe Shark's Arm: The Fish and the FiendsIn this episode we discuss Australia's Shark Arm Case, the preferred tattoos of sea-farers, the buoyancy of shoes, how shooting yourself in the head can really give you a headache, and have right old shark's arm of a time.
This episode was recorded in Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-04-2538 min
True Crime DiaryThe Krupp Diamond: Robbery, War crimes and RomanceIn this episode we discuss the theft of the Krupp Diamond, big guns, shaving fruit pastilles, one pound fish, and terrible Richard Burton impersonations. Oh, and the FBI are really great even if they say so themselves.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-04-1138 min
True Crime DiaryDick Turpin: Butcher, highwayman and killerIn this episode we discuss the notorious highwayman Richard Turpin, the reinvention of the postal service, going off half-cocked, drunken shenanigans and horse-thievery but just the brown ones.
This episode was recorded during lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-03-2849 min
True Crime DiaryTim Evans and John Christie: The Rillington Place MurdersIn this episode we discuss the miscarriage of justice which was the execution of Timothy Evans, the serial killer next door, friend of the podcast Albert Pierrepoint, and why you shouldn't redecorate your dingy rental flat.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation,
2021-03-1438 min
True Crime DiaryCharles Peace: The Killer with a Thousand FacesIn this episode we discuss notorious killer and cat burglar Charles Peace, the merits of walnut juice whatever that is, and the movie that never was. Oh, and knob jokes.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experience some sound variation.
2021-02-2854 min
True Crime DiaryJohn Tunstall: Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County WarIn this episode we discuss the murder of shop keeper and rancher John Tunstall, the rise and fall of Billy the Kid, the way to Amarillo, the role of the Roman Empire in the American West, the shortest and worst word games ever created, and Jed can't remember the theme to The High Chaparral.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-02-1451 min
True Crime DiaryBentley & Craig: Let Him Have ItIn this episode we discuss Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig's rooftop shenanigans and the shooting of Sidney Miles, how guns work, Jed gets all poetic, Mark gets all controversial, and Rue knows a guy.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-01-3143 min
True Crime DiaryCrime of the Century: The Great Brink's RobberyIn this episode we discuss the Great Brink's Robbery of 1950 in Boston, Massachusetts, and Rue gets a little muddled. Then there's fleeing.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-01-1744 min
True Crime DiaryMark Chapman: John Lennon's biggest fanIn this episode we discuss the murder of John Lennon by Mark David Chapman, conspiracy theories, gun bras and for some reason Lindsay Lohan.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-01-0338 min
True Crime DiaryA short special Thank You messageIt's a new year and a new series, and we wanted to take a moment to say thank you very much for listening. This short 6:32min message includes a few outtakes from Season 1.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2021-01-0117 min
True Crime DiaryBurke & Hare: Edinburgh's anatomy murdersIn this episode we discuss William Burke and William Hare the West Point murderers, Dr Robert Knox who suspiciously didn't know anything, graveyard security, and when is a bay not a bay.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2020-12-2044 min
True Crime DiaryTurpin & Lucas: Canada's last capital criminalsIn this episode we discuss Ronald Turpin and Arthur Lucas the last people to hang in Canada, what can happen when hanging goes wrong, and how we would choose to be executed given the option.
This episode was recorded during Lockdown and experienced some sound variation.
2020-12-0638 min
True Crime DiaryDan "D.B." Cooper: One giant leap for Dan-kindIn this episode we discuss the holding to ransom of Flight 305 and subsequent mysterious disappearance of Dan Cooper in 1971, the logistics of storming a hijacked aircraft, and the likelihood of jumping out of a plane and landing in an outdoor pillow emporium.
2020-11-2241 min
True Crime DiaryGuy Fawkes: Gunpowder, Treason & PlotIn this episode we discuss Guy Fawkes and the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up The Houses of Parliament, how gunpowder is actually more dangerous than it sounds, and how you've been going on about Guy Fawkes this whole time.
Featuring special guest vocalisations by Floss Leicester, and a withered old man.
In a minor but unfortunate error, James VI is described as James IV, but I'm not going to cry about it.
2020-11-0849 min
True Crime DiaryDennis Nilsen: Killing for CompanyIn this episode we discuss notorious British serial killer Dennis Nilsen, how his dog Bleep looks like animated devil-dog Mr Pickles, Fanfare of the Common Man and the best day of my life, while Rue seems to know too much about disposing of a body.
2020-10-251h 06
True Crime DiaryBad Times for Loomis FargoIn this episode, we discuss the 1997 theft of $17.3million from the Loomis Fargo Armoured Car Company, and how not to behave when you steal a lot of money.
2020-10-1134 min
True Crime DiaryMachine-gun Kelly (not that one)In this episode we discuss Machine-gun Kelly, the bootlegger, bank robber and kidnapper, and Katherine Thorne, the woman behind America’s most wanted criminal.
2020-09-2732 min
True Crime DiaryLord Haw-Haw CallingIn this episode we discuss William Joyce - AKA Lord Haw-Haw - Treachery, Treason and High Treason.
2020-09-1337 min
True Crime DiaryGeorgi Markov: Death by UmbrellaIn this episode we discuss Bulgarian émigré Georgi Markov's murder, and the mysterious case of the umbrella assassinations.
2020-08-3026 min
True Crime DiaryVincenzo Perrugia: The Most Popular Man in ItalyIn this episode we discuss Vincenzo Peruggia and the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa.
2020-08-1643 min
True Crime DiaryLizzie Borden took an axe, apparentlyIn this episode we discuss the case of Lizzie Borden and the Borden murders, and make chopping noises.
2020-08-0236 min
True Crime DiaryDr Crippen: Hanged by RadioIn this episode we discuss the case of Dr Crippen, his flight across the Atlantic and hanging in general.
2020-07-2236 min
True Crime DiaryRuth Ellis: The Last Woman Hanged in BritainIn this episode we discuss the 1955 crime and fate of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain.
2020-07-1231 min
True Crime DiaryA special short introductionIn this tiny introductory episode we offer a small taste of what is to come with some extracts from future episodes.
2020-07-0504 min
IlliterateI’ll Be Gone in the Dark | how Michelle McNamara tracked the Golden State KillerA civilian investigator becomes the foremost authority on a decades long manhunt. I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is a miniseries on HBO, and a book, written by Michelle McNamara.
Extras:
trailer, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark (HBO) // trailer
https://bit.ly/McNamaratrailer
the book, “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” // book
https://bit.ly/mcnamara5
Billy Jensen’s book “Chase Darkness with Me” // book
https://bit.ly/bjensenbook
Michelle’s blog, “True Crime Diary” // site
http://www.truecrimediary.com
about Michelle’s childhood // article
htt...
2020-07-0340 min
Dark Poutine - True Crime and Dark HistoryWho Killed Sharron Prior? (QC)Episode 130 - On March 29, 1975, pretty and popular, 16-year-old Sharron Prior left her home in the Montreal, QC, neighbourhood where she lived with her mom and siblings. She was off to a pizza joint only 5 short blocks away. Sharron was found days later, raped and murdered in another neighbourhood across the river. Her murder has never been solved. Her mom, Yvonne, still holds hope that one day she will see Sharron's killer brought to justice.Sources & Further Readinghttp://www.sharronprior.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/4790700762/http://www.truecrimediary.com/index.cfm?page=cases...
2020-06-221h 22
Crime Over CoffeeMini Episode: Florence Salon MurdersThis episode tells you the stories of the Florence Salon Murders. There was a man seen in a top hat around the time of the crime, was he the perpetrator or just someone who happened to be there? Listen to this episode to find out!
Sources:
https://billingsgazette.com/news/local/town-shocked-by-beauty-salon-murders-killer-still-on-loose/article_60ccaede-de9d-59f9-96a5-c6aa89f2fea7.html
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-nov-08-mn-1665-story.html
https://ravallirepublic.com/news/state-and-regional/article_5488d938-a093-5a88-b5a0-2cb4e564640d.html
https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/deny...
2020-03-0210 min
Hot for Justice: Cold Case StoriesEpisode 6: A Boy Named LorenJaymie covers the solved cold case of Arlis Perry. Jessica discusses a still cold case and the ties it has to a pair of Central California serial killers.
Every Monday we will be bringing you information on cold cases and other true crime stories. Please subscribe and be sure to leave us a rating and review to let us know what you think!
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2019-05-2054 min
Library TalksMichelle McNamara and Patton Oswalt's search for the Golden State KillerThe comedian and actor Patton Oswalt shares the posthumous true-crime masterpiece written by his wife Michelle McNamara, who died suddenly at the age of 46 in 2016. McNamara, a true crime reporter and creator of TrueCrimeDiary.com, spent years tracking a serial killer she dubbed the Golden State Killer. Between 1976 and 1986 he committed 50 sexual assaults and 10 murders up and down California. Oswalt wrote, "I can't help feeling that somewhere, in her final pages, she left enough clues for someone to finish the job she couldn't—to put California's worst serial killer behind bars." Plus: a behind-the-scenes private tour of items from NYPL...
2018-03-0651 min
Writer's BoneRemembering Michelle McNamaraMichelle McNamara, founder and editor of TrueCrimeDiary.com, was an early guest on our show. Her passion for writing and true crime reporting was undeniable, and she was incredibly gracious to two aspiring writers who had just ventured into podcasting. Her answers to our questions were thoughtful, insightful, and inspiring. Sadly, McNamara passed away on April 28 at the age of 46. We thought of no better way to honor her memory and service to the craft of writing and reporting than to remaster our original interview and share it with our listeners. She was a terrific guest, and she will...
2016-05-0635 min
The Dork ForestTDF 287 – Michelle McNamara knows TRUE CRIMEMichelle McNamara (@truecrimediary & ) returns to get me up to date on Robert Durst, crime technology and it is so great… again!! You will love this ep. Enjoy.
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We all know I have an hour comedy video out at right? Cuz I do. $5 download. It’s called “This Will Make An Excellent Horcrux” because comedy is all about soul ;) … Own it today and forever. OR get...
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The Dork ForestTDF EP 199 – Michelle McNamara on True CrimeMichelle McNamara returns to creep me out about True Crime! (@truecrimediary & www.truecrimediary.com) and it's great. This is her third time back... we discuss home security and cops and criminals and crime and creeps. Her previous eps (TDF#50, #129) are where I first learn about the undiscovered killers of the world. This ep we catch up on bad guys and Michelle's life. She's hilarious. Enjoy.
This month's shows have been sponsored by MY comic book store: www.earth2comics.com They have two stores in LA, one in Sherman Oaks and One in Northridge. Go in, tell them yer a...
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