Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Enter 'The Doctor's Care' in New York, a chilling glimpse into the remaining shadows of the Rugeley Poisoner series, Part 2. This four-part narrative dissects the devious manipulations of Dr. William Palmer, a man whose affable facade masked cruel intentions. Diving deeper than mere medical malpractice, these stories reveal how once-respected figures turned to devious strategies to sta...

In the fog-laden lanes of Victorian Staffordshire, William Palmer found his first victim, igniting a path of sinister intent that would crown him the notorious Rugeley Poisoner. Season 38 of Foul Play examines deep into the life and crimes of William Palmer, examining the chilling narrative from his humble beginnings to the peak of his criminal exploits. Long before William Palmer was branded a mu...

Constance Kent's confession shocked a nation still reeling from the Road Hill House murder, altering her life forever as Victorian justice loomed. In Season 37's climax, Foul Play explores the ripple effects of Constance Kent's confession which exposed Victorian society's rigidities and prompted a broader contemplation of justice. Constance lived in quiet affluence, working through...

Road Hill House weaves a haunting legacy as the walls echoed with accusations, while Constance Kent disappeared into silence for five years. Amidst the intrigue of Season 37, examine into the aftermath of the Road Hill House murder where the secrets of Constance Kent, the prime suspect, veered between silent confession and public observation. Before the silence, Constance Kent was a young woman gr...

Detective Whicher stumbled onto the Road Hill House murder, probing deeper into its secrets than anyone dared, forever changing investigative practices. Season 37's focus unfolds the life and work of Detective Whicher, a key figure in the Road Hill House murder case whose methods carried the burden of public scrutiny and professional respect. The Kent family remained enshrouded in mutual suspi...

A quiet Wiltshire town became infamously known as the site of the 1860 Road Hill House murder, a case that shattered Victorian complacency and intrigued the nation. Season 37 of Foul Play opens with the harrowing murder at Road Hill House, examining into one of Victorian England's most brutal and mystifying family tragedies. At the heart of this mystery was the Kent family, generally respected...

Münsterberg's forgotten cannibal terrorized under the veil of normalcy... Enter the darker side of history with Season 36's exploration of serial killers. During the early 1920s, Münsterberg was unaware of a brutal presence lurking within its town. The victims, often travelers and transient workers, had fallen prey to the townsman who cannibalized beneath accepted societal surfaces. They l...

Hungary's Béla Kiss lured and slaughtered those seeking love... Season 36 dives deep into the chilling tales of forgotten serial killers. In a sleepy town in Hungary, the seemingly charming Béla Kiss preyed on the hopes of women seeking companionship through matrimonial ads. Each victim, a dreamer in pursuit of happiness, found only treachery with Kiss. These women, who believed in the promise...

In Marrakesh, the shoemaker buried his many victims beneath his shop... This season unfolds the chilling narratives of historical serial killers worldwide. In a vibrant Marrakesh, the unassuming shoemaker, often found diligently crafting footwear, held a sinister secret beneath his shop floor. The victims, primarily lonely women seeking solace or companionship, became unwitting targets. These indi...

In 1880s Leiden, the 'Angel of Death's many victims lay undetected. 'Good Mary', once a beloved caretaker, was found to have... The season examines into the horrific actions of serial killers throughout history. Known to the community as 'Good Mary', the seemingly compassionate nurse moved through the foggy streets of Leiden, offering her aid to the sick and the dying. Yet...

Finland's Great Famine birthed bleak times, and amidst these shadows emerged serial killer Matti Haapoja... In dire straits, survival instincts can descend into depravity. Haapoja's crimes emerged from a backdrop of desperation and scarcity during Finland's Great Famine. His journey across continents speaks to a life marred by insatiable violence that spanned two continents over three...

On a warm June day in 1868, the vibrant streets of Geneva were struck by the nerve-chilling act of a nurse... The nurse was known for her guiding hand, yet within her grip lurked poison and peril. In Geneva's boarding houses, a deadly pattern unfurled as inhabitants, one by one, fell prey to her lethal touch. The notorious poisoner remained undetected, her crime wave a blight on Switzerland&#3...

In 1826, a chilling discovery marred the serene backdrop of a Philippine parish. Father Juan Severino Mallari... The trusted priest of quiet parish life horrified his community. Allegations of murder, cloaked in piety and blood-soaked garb, astonished parishioners in 1826 after dozens of missing individuals were linked back to him. Father Juan Severino Mallari's dual life exploded into one of...

In February 1842, a dingo uncovered a shallow grave near Berrima. This harrowing discovery in Australian history... In the rolling hills near Berrima, the macabre find of a dingo engaged a nation. Kearns Landregan, an Irish immigrant eagerly seeking his fortune, was just twenty-seven when his life was brutally cut short by the notorious axe murderer of 1842. His tale seesaws between hopes kindled...

In colonial India, travelers often befriended strangers on the road, never suspecting these companions were Thuggee Stranglers. Thug Behram's reign of terror makes a chilling subject for analysis of Foul Play's Season 36. Behram, one of the most feared Thug leaders, appeared to be a benign pilgrim. Before his lethal fame, he was a man living in India's vast heartlands, aligned with the...

In 18th-century Portugal, amid olive groves, a caretaker discovered a shallow grave containing an infant's body. The Foundling Wheel Killer of 1772 walks us along the tragic paths of historical serial killers in Season 36 of Foul Play. Known simply as the Foundling Wheel Killer, this figure was linked to a series of mysterious infant deaths. Before this notoriety, the individuals involved were...

What drives a man from Scottish grace to Caribbean bloodshed? In the sun-drenched hills of Jamaica, the Edinburgh Castle Mad Master left a trail of violence. This Season 36 episode explores serial killers who left indelible marks on history. Lewis Hutchinson, a Scottish emigrant, came to Jamaica with dreams of wealth. Before his crimes, he was just another settler striving to build a future. Howev...

In the glittering court of Louis XIV's France, La Voisin built a criminal empire on the dark art of poisoning. Known for the Affair of the Poisons, she became a notorious figure, weaving crime and mysticism in a tale that scandalized an era. Join Season 36 as Foul Play uncovers serial killers who manipulated history's course. Catherine Monvoisin, or La Voisin, was more than a criminal; she...

In the shadowy corners of the Roman Empire, Locusta perfected the deadly art of murder. Known as history's first serial killer, her story marks the chilling beginning of one of history's deadliest professions. Season 36 of Foul Play examines into serial killers from across eras, unveiling the notorious figures whose dark actions shaped history. Locusta was a cunning woman of ancient Rome,...

The final chapter of the Chia children's case scrutinizes unyielding mysteries... Join Foul Play's conclusive exploration in Season 35 as we revisit the complex case involving Charles and Jennifer Chia. In this final episode, we work through through the known evidence and lingering questions that enshroud their tragic disappearance and death in 1989. Before their untimely demise, the Chia...

A tragic discovery in Taipei brings the Chia children case back to light... In Season 35 of Foul Play, we continue to examine the devastating circumstances around the loss of Charles and Jennifer Chia. Nine months after their mysterious disappearance, the harrowing discovery of their remains shatters a family's hope, yet ignites a renewed push for justice in Taiwan. Charles and Jennifer, remem...

In the heart of Taipei, the Chia children case unveils a despairing narrative... Season 35 of Foul Play examines the haunting circumstances surrounding Charles and Jennifer Chia, whose disappearance in 1989 still reverberates through the corridors of time. Retired detectives offer chilling insights into the initial investigation that sought justice for the young siblings and their devastated famil...

The Chia children's disappearance haunts Taiwan, leaving unanswered... Season 35 opens with the unexplained vanishing of the Chia children, echoing unresolved heartache across decades. Charles and Jennifer, vibrant siblings with their entire lives ahead of them, disappeared without a trace, leaving a family in turmoil and a community grasping for explanations. Their story is a poignant testame...

Lies exposed. Truths revealed. The Keepers unveiled. Episode 94 of Foul Play examines... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod Our Sponsors: * Check out Ke...

In Orlando, the explosive verdict of Casey Anthony's trial leaves a nation reeling. It's a moment when justice meets suspense, and society grapples with the implications of a legal system's decision in the spotlight. As Season 34 of Foul Play wraps up, we examine into the shocking acquittal of Casey Anthony, exploring the emotionally charged trial that captivated audiences worldwide. C...