John Smith

A True crime Podcast

The true crime podcast that uncovers the most notorious murders, heists, and mob sagas from the shadows of the past. Each episode transports you to crime scenes long forgotten, weaving gripping narratives of betrayal, bloodshed, and justice—or the lack thereof. From Prohibition-era gang wars to modern-day mysteries. we explore the dark motives, shocking twists, and enduring legacies that still haunt us today. Perfect for armchair detectives and history buffs alike—listen if you dare,

Author

John Smith

Category

True Crime

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Vanishing of Trevor Deely: Ireland’s Haunting Unsolved Mystery 07.07.2026

On A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the baffling disappearance of 22-year-old Trevor Deely in Dublin. After leaving his office Christmas party in the early hours of December 8, 2000, during a fierce storm and taxi strike, Trevor was last captured on CCTV walking home at 4:14 a.m. He has never been seen again. Despite extensive Garda investigations, searches, and appeals, includ...

The Angel of Death: Charles Cullen’s Deadly Betrayal of the Hippocratic Oath 07.07.2026

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the horrifying true story of Charles Edmund Cullen, a trusted nurse who became one of America’s most prolific serial killers. Over 16 years and across multiple hospitals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Cullen murdered dozens—possibly hundreds—of patients by injecting lethal overdoses of drugs like digoxin and insulin...

The 2011 Norway Attacks: Anders Behring Breivik and the Utøya Massacre 07.07.2026

On July 22, 2011, Norway faced one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in modern European history. Far-right extremist Anders Behring Breivik detonated a massive car bomb in Oslo’s government quarter, killing 8 people, before carrying out a horrific mass shooting at a Labour Party youth summer camp on Utøya island, claiming 69 more lives—many of them teenagers. In total, 77 people were murdered and...

The Tragic Murder of Phil Hartman: SNL Star Killed in His Sleep by His Wife 07.07.2026

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson explores the shocking murder-suicide of beloved comedian and actor Phil Hartman. Known as the “Glue” of Saturday Night Live, the voice of Troy McClure on The Simpsons, and a star of NewsRadio, Hartman was gunned down in his Encino home on May 28, 1998, while he slept. What drove his wife Brynn to pull the trigger after a night of drink...

The Rust Shooting: Alec Baldwin, the Fatal Prop Gun, and the Shocking Case Dismissal 07.07.2026

On October 21, 2021, a routine rehearsal on the set of the Western film Rust turned deadly when a prop revolver in Alec Baldwin’s hand discharged a live round, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. What followed was one of Hollywood’s most controversial true crime cases — involving safety failures, criminal charges, a dramatic trial, and explosive allegations of...

Atomic Betrayal: The Physicist Who Gave the Soviets the Bomb – Klaus Fuchs 07.07.2026

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking true story of Klaus Fuchs — the brilliant German-born physicist who fled the Nazis, helped build the atomic bomb at Los Alamos, and secretly passed its most guarded secrets to the Soviet Union for over seven years. From his ideological awakening and clandestine meetings with Soviet handlers to his work on...

The Nazi Spy Who Impersonated the US Secretary of State 😱🇺🇸 (Rumrich Case) 07.07.2026

This American Army deserter tried to steal 35 BLANK US passports for Hitler’s spies so they could sneak into the Soviet Union disguised as Americans. His wild plot exposed the FIRST major Nazi spy ring on US soil in 1938 — complete with a glamorous ocean liner courier, airplane secrets, and amateur schemes straight out of a bad spy novel. The FBI’s wake-up call before WWII. Full deep dive on my po...

Vidkun Quisling: The Spy Who Betrayed Norway – The Original Traitor 07.07.2026

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking crimes of Vidkun Quisling — the Norwegian military officer turned Nazi collaborator whose name became the global synonym for “traitor.” From his secret meetings with Adolf Hitler and intelligence passed to German forces, to his infamous radio coup on the night of the 1940 invasion, Quisling didn’t just si...

Betrayal from Within: The Aldrich Ames Espionage Scandal 07.07.2026

In 1985, trusted CIA counterintelligence officer Aldrich Ames walked into the Soviet Embassy and offered to sell America’s secrets for cash. Over nine years, he betrayed dozens of U.S. assets — leading to at least ten executions and the collapse of more than 100 intelligence operations against the KGB. Host Alexander Lawson uncovers the greed-driven betrayal that nearly destroyed the CIA’s Soviet...

“What Took You So Long?” – The FBI’s Most Damaging Spy: Robert Hanssen 07.07.2026

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking true story of Robert Philip Hanssen — the devout Catholic, devoted family man, and senior FBI counterintelligence agent who spent over 22 years secretly betraying his country to the Soviet Union and Russia. From anonymous dead drops in quiet Virginia parks to selling thousands of classified documents, com...

Julius & Ethel Rosenberg: Atomic Betrayal, the Electric Chair, and Cold War Justice 07.07.2026

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson dives deep into one of the most controversial espionage cases in American history — the conviction and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Accused of passing atomic bomb secrets to the Soviet Union at the height of the Red Scare, the Rosenbergs became the only American civilians executed for espionage during peacetime. Fr...

The Duke’s Defeat: Prince Harry Loses High Court Privacy Battle Against the Daily Mail 07.07.2026

On July 7, 2026, Prince Harry and six other high-profile claimants—including Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence—lost every one of their 97 claims in a landmark High Court privacy case against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. In this timely episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson breaks down the allegations of phone hacking and unlawful information gatheri...

The Vanishing of Maureen Hale: Millionaire Husband, No Body, Not Guilty 07.07.2026

In June 1999, devoted mother-of-five Maureen Hale walked out of her family home in Thames Ditton, Surrey, and was never seen again. Her millionaire husband, Martin Hale, became the prime suspect after police uncovered bizarre behavior: inquiries about a pet crematorium, a missing spade, and a chilling note listing ways to dispose of a body. Years later, he was charged with murder—but walked free a...

The Chilling Doorstep Execution of Pregnant Krystal Hart 😱 #TrueCrime 07.07.2026

22-year-old pregnant Krystal Hart was shot twice in the head on her own doorstep in a brutal execution over a petty neighbor feud. What started as noise complaints ended in cold-blooded murder by a man desperate to impress his “neighbour from hell.” Full story in our latest podcast episode 👆 Link in bio. True crime stories that will shock you. #KrystalHart #TrueCrimeTikTok #MurderMystery #Neighbo...

The Savage Murder of Bridie Skehan: Beaten to Death by Her Own Tenants 07.07.2026

In this gripping episode of True Crime Chronicles, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the heartbreaking and brutal 2002 murder of 92-year-old Bridie Skehan, a kind-hearted former interior designer in London’s Bayswater. Invited for a Christmas drink by her tenants — estate agent Nimpha Ong and her younger lover Ahmed Al-Haddad — Bridie was subjected to a frenzied, savage attack with her own walking st...

The Shocking Harvey Nichols Stalker Murder of Clare Bernal 😢 #TrueCrime 07.07.2026

22-year-old Clare Bernal was shot dead at her beauty counter in Harvey Nichols by a man she dated just THREE times. Her stalker harassed her for months — she reported him, but the system failed her. A preventable tragedy that changed UK stalking laws forever. Full story in my latest podcast episode 🎙️ Link in bio. Rest in peace Clare 💔 What do you think about how stalking cases are handled? #True...

The Senseless Murder of Chris Donovan: A Family’s Path to Forgiveness 07.07.2026

In May 2001, 18-year-old Chris Donovan was brutally attacked by a gang of youths while walking home with his brother in Surrey, England. Left unconscious in a busy road, he was struck by a car and died from his injuries. Three young attackers were convicted of murder, but what happened next shocked everyone—his parents, Ray and Vi Donovan, chose to meet the killers and offer forgiveness through re...

The Bus Stop Killer: Levi Bellfield’s Brutal Reign of Terror 07.07.2026

In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the horrific crimes of Levi Bellfield — one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. Known as the “Bus Stop Killer,” Bellfield preyed on young women and girls in southwest London suburbs between 2002 and 2004, using hammers, blunt instruments, and vehicles in a campaign of shocking violence. From the abduction and...

The Night Stalker: Delroy Grant’s 17-Year Terror Against London’s Elderly 07.07.2026

In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the horrifying case of Delroy Grant, the “Night Stalker” who preyed on elderly victims across South East London for nearly two decades. From his meticulous break-ins and brutal assaults to the massive police investigation that finally brought him to justice, explore how one man evaded capture while shattering the live...

The Reading Park Murders: The Terror in Forbury Gardens (2020) 07.07.2026

On June 20, 2020, friends gathered for an evening of drinks and conversation in Forbury Gardens, Reading. In a matter of seconds, their peaceful night turned into a nightmare when Khairi Saadallah launched a brutal knife attack, killing three men and injuring three others. In this episode, Alexander Lawson examines the horrifying events, the victims’ stories — James Furlong, Joseph Ritchie-Bennett...

The Hero Dog Walker: The Senseless Murder of Wayne Broadhurst in Uxbridge 07.07.2026

On a quiet afternoon in Uxbridge, west London, 49-year-old binman and dog lover Wayne Broadhurst was brutally stabbed to death while out walking his dog. In a shocking unprovoked attack, Wayne stepped in to help others under assault—only to become the final victim in a triple stabbing. Host Alexander Lawson explores the heartbreaking details of this October 2025 tragedy, the bravery of an ordinary...

The Nottingham Attacks: The Tragic Murders of Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar & Ian Coates 07.07.2026

In the early hours of 13 June 2023, the city of Nottingham was plunged into horror when Valdo Calocane carried out a series of devastating attacks that claimed the lives of three innocent people: 19-year-old university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and 65-year-old school caretaker Ian Coates. In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the heartbreak...

The Bushey Crossbow Murders: Kyle Clifford’s Deadly Revenge 07.07.2026

In July 2024, a quiet family home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, became the scene of unimaginable horror when Kyle Clifford carried out a brutal, premeditated attack on his ex-girlfriend Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah, and their mother Carol. Armed with a crossbow and knife, Clifford’s actions—fueled by rage over a breakup—shocked the nation and ended with a dramatic manhunt. Join host Alexander Lawson...

The Hacked Prince: Prince Harry’s Battle Against Mirror Group Phone Spies 01.07.2026

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking story of how tabloid journalists allegedly hacked Prince Harry’s voicemails and invaded his private life for years. From suspicious stories about his teenage parties and relationships to a landmark High Court trial, we dive deep into the widespread phone hacking scandal at Mirror Group Newspapers, the exp...

It Ends With Lawsuits: The Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively Hollywood Battle | A True Crime Podcast 30.06.2026

What began as a romantic drama about surviving abuse turned into one of Hollywood’s most bitter legal wars. In this episode, host Alexander Lawson breaks down the explosive lawsuit between It Ends With Us stars Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively — from on-set allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation, to claims of a smear campaign, creative control battles, leaked texts involving Taylor Swift...

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