Terrified

Between 2006 and 2008, five women were murdered and left on the outskirts of Ipswich, England — crimes that would shake the UK and expose a terrifying pattern of violence. In this episode of Terrified , we examine the case of Steve Wright — the lorry driver dubbed The Ipswich Strangler . From the investigation that gripped the nation to the forensic evidence that sealed his fate, we explore how an...

In December 2015, 41-year-old Paula Poolton was found dead inside her Teesside home. At first glance, it appeared to be a tragic suicide — a woman alone, struggling, and overlooked. But as investigators took a closer look, unsettling details began to emerge. The scene didn’t quite add up. Witness statements conflicted. And questions lingered about who had really been with Paula in her final hours....

In February 1993, the UK was shaken by a crime that would change the way the country viewed youth violence, criminal responsibility, and the justice system forever. Two-year-old James Bulger was abducted from a shopping centre in Bootle, England. What followed was a case so disturbing, so complex, and so emotionally charged that its impact is still felt decades later. In this episode, we examine t...

In February 2020, Scott Sessions — a well-known and well-loved musician in Colorado’s Western Slope — vanished without a trace. Scott was 56 years old, deeply rooted in his community, and still chasing music with the passion of someone half his age. Friends described him as reliable, gentle, and predictable. So when he stopped answering calls, failed to show up for work, and seemingly disappeared...

On January 8th, 2011, a quiet supermarket car park in Tucson, Arizona became the epicentre of one of America’s most shocking political attacks. When 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a community event hosted by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the chaos lasted only seconds — but the impact would echo for years. In this episode of TERRIFIED, we break down the moments leading up to the...

Terrified revisits the 1999 London nail bombings — three attacks that shook Brixton, Brick Lane, and Soho. We explore the bomber’s path to extremism, the frantic hunt to stop him, and the lasting trauma left behind. A brief but chilling look at how one man’s hatred scarred a city. #truecrime #true #crime

On New Year’s Day 2003, 21-year-old Rachel Moran vanished without a trace — and within hours, Ireland would witness one of the most controversial police operations in its history. Chief Superintendent Paul Davison ordered a sweeping, house-to-house search unlike anything the town had ever seen, drawing global media attention and igniting debate over policing, privacy, and desperation. In this epis...

On a quiet summer evening in 2002, two inseparable friends—Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman—walked out of their home in the small village of Soham…and were never seen alive again. What happened in the hours that followed would ignite one of the most intense and emotionally charged investigations the UK has ever witnessed. In this episode of Terrified Podcast, we peel back the layers of a case that...

On April 20th, 1999, two students walked into Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado — armed, angry, and ready to make history for all the wrong reasons. What followed became one of the darkest days in American history: a massacre that shocked the world, changed schools forever, and marked the dawn of a new kind of fear. In this episode of Terrified , we revisit the Columbine High School mas...

In the remote desert of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, police uncovered what would later be called “the Toy Box” — a soundproofed trailer filled with instruments of torture, videotapes, and nightmares made real. Inside, David Parker Ray recorded his victims, narrating their suffering in chilling, clinical detail. For years, he operated undetected, hiding in plain sight while dozens disappeared...

In July 2010, former doorman and tree-surgeon Raoul Moat fired a shotgun at his former partner and her new boyfriend, then shot an unarmed police officer, triggering one of the largest manhunts in UK history. This episode of “Terrified” takes you inside that week of fear, the victims’ voices, the police response, and the broader questions it left behind.

He prowled the streets of West London, waiting at bus stops for young women who would never make it home. Levi Bellfield – charming on the surface, monstrous underneath – became one of Britain’s most cold-blooded predators. From the murders of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange to the shocking manipulations that continued long after his arrest, Bellfield’s story is a chilling por...

In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a quiet computer technician named Sean Vincent Gillis lived a double life. By day, he was polite, soft-spoken, and devoted to his long-time girlfriend. By night, he stalked the streets — hunting, killing, and mutilating women for nearly a decade. How did an ordinary man become one of Louisiana’s most depraved serial killers? In this episode of Terrified , we explore the...

Chris Halliwell seemed like an ordinary taxi driver, but behind the wheel he was leading a double life as a meticulous and calculating killer. When police finally closed in, Halliwell went to disturbing lengths to mislead investigators, using deception and manipulation to cover his tracks. In this episode, we uncover how he lured his victims, the chilling methods he used to hide his crimes, and th...

In the 1990s, sex workers across Britain were being hunted. Their bodies were turning up in remote fields, their murders seemingly unconnected. But behind the wheel of a car criss-crossing the Midlands was a predator hiding in plain sight: Alun Kyte. Nicknamed The Midlands Ripper, Kyte was eventually convicted of two brutal killings—yet detectives believe his trail of violence stretches far wider,...

In the quiet farmland of Plainfield, Wisconsin, the world’s most notorious grave robber lived in plain sight. Ed Gein’s twisted crimes—stealing corpses, crafting human trophies, and ultimately committing murder—shocked America and inspired some of horror’s most chilling villains, from Norman Bates to Leatherface. In this episode of Terrified , we peel back the layers of Gein’s gruesome legacy: his...

Mackenzie Lueck was just 23 years old and starting her life while attending the University of Utah in 2019. Then, one day, everything changed when she was reported missing. Police and investigators worked tirelessly to locate Lueck. #truecrime #realcrimepodcast

On October 1st, 1993, twelve-year-old Polly Klaas was kidnapped at knifepoint from her own bedroom during a slumber party in Petaluma, California. The case sparked a nationwide search, with thousands of volunteers joining the effort to bring her home. Tragically, the search ended in heartbreak when Polly’s body was discovered months later. Her murder not only devastated her family and community bu...

In the late 1970s, America’s most charming monster was hiding in plain sight. Rodney Alcala was handsome, intelligent, and even appeared on national television as the winning contestant on The Dating Game . But behind the smile was a sadistic serial killer who lured victims with promises of photography, then subjected them to unimaginable cruelty. From courtroom battles to hundreds of mysterious p...

In June 2008, successful salesman Travis Alexander was found brutally murdered in his Mesa, Arizona home. The investigation would uncover a dark and obsessive relationship with Jodi Arias, whose shifting stories and shocking courtroom behavior gripped the world. In this episode, we unravel the chilling details of their toxic romance, the evidence that led to Arias’ conviction, and why the case bec...

An Auckland academic who disappeared in 1974 An inquest by Coroner Deborah Marshall in Auckland today heard that 40-year-old father-of-two Peter Chaffe was last seen in July 1974 when he stopped for an after-work drink and something to eat at a friend's house in Avondale. The friend reported Chaffe was seeing double and feeling unwell.

In this chilling episode, we uncover the devastating story of the Chohan family—an entire household who vanished under mysterious circumstances in 2003. What began as a missing persons case soon unraveled into one of the most cold-blooded and calculated family annihilations in modern British history. We explore the dark world of organized crime, greed, and a meticulously planned cover-up that shoc...

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most disturbing true crime stories of the internet age — the case of Luka Magnotta. From viral videos to international manhunts, Magnotta’s crimes horrified and captivated the world. We explore how a troubled model turned into a global fugitive, the dark corners of internet fame, and the meticulous investigation that led to his capture. Tune in as we u...

Welsh schoolboy 'killed former girlfriend for free breakfast'

Chilling look into the mind of one of Australia’s most disturbing serial killers. We unpack the crimes, the trial, and the lingering impact of Paul Denyer’s reign of terror on Frankston in 1993. Listener discretion is advised.