Creeps and Crime Storytime - A Paranormal and True Crime Podcast

Hi friends - I'm here with a short update on Natalee's case. Joran van der Sloot has finally made an official confession in regards to Natalee's murder, and has charges brought against him for the fraud and extortion he committed against Natalee's parents.

I made a buy-me-a-coffee thing! Click the link to support the podcast if you would like to: https://ko-fi.com/creepsandcrimestorytime This Halloween, Charlie talks us through the awful story of Timothy O'Bryan, an 8 year old boy who just wanted to enjoy a rainy night of trick or treating with his family. This Halloween marks the 49th anniversary of Timothy's murder via poisoned candy, so keep him...

I've got an update for you on Sheila Keen-Warren's trial and sentencing.

I made a buy-me-a-coffee thing! Click the link to support the podcast if you would like to: https://ko-fi.com/creepsandcrimestorytime This week, Charlie talks us through the bizarre kidnapping of Sherri Papini. "Supermom" Sherri is abducted whilst jogging, leaving no evidence of the crime behind except her phone and a few strands of blonde hair. A huge manhunt is underway almost immediately, and S...

This week we get into what happened following Jodi's disappearance from her parking lot in June 1995, and discuss three suspicious characters in the case. We take a look into some dodgy timelines, and search warrants being carried out as recently as this year. Sources for this episode are: Find Jodi Huisentruit • The Search for the Missing TV News AnchorFind Jodi Huisentruit Watch 20/20 Season 44...

This week, we go back to 1995 in Mason City Iowa, to discuss the famous disappearance of local news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. We cover her final morning, and talk about the weeks leading up to her vanishing. Sources for this episode include: Jodi Sue Huisentruit | Iowa Cold Cases Watch 20/20 Season 44 Episode 13 Gone at Dawn Online ( abc.com ) Find Jodi Huisentruit • The Search for the Missing TV N...

When a disguised assailant shows up at the front door of Marlene Warrens home in a safe, affluent Florida community and guns her down, people are shocked. But the answers to questions that have been plaguing Marlene's family for decades are incredibly close to home. Sources for this episode are: A Clown At The Door | A Court TV Special - YouTube Sheila Keen Warren Wiki: Marlene Warren's Murderer A...

In part 2 of this story, we discuss what gruesome discovery awaited Travis's friends behind his locked bedroom door. the truth wouldn't take long to catch up to Jodi, no matter the tales she spun to try and avoid it. Sources for this episode are: Jodi Arias Timeline: Key Dates In Case Of California Woman Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend 27 Times (UPDATED) | HuffPost UK Crime ( huffingtonpost.co.uk...

This week, Charlie takes us to Mesa Arizona to unravel the toxic, messy and incredibly unhealthy relationship between Jodi and Travis that ended in murder. Sources for this episode are: Jodi Arias Timeline: Key Dates In Case Of California Woman Accused Of Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend 27 Times (UPDATED) | HuffPost UK Crime ( huffingtonpost.co.uk ) 'Jodi Arias: The Friends Speak' Brings Key People in the C...

Sophie turns the pages back to the 1920s to tell Charlie a tragic story about the Butter Box Babies. One couple in Nova Scotia set up a facility for women to give birth safely and give up unwanted pregnancies discreetly, adopting babies out to families across Canada. But all is not what it seems, and a field opposite a cematary nearby hides a horrifying secret.

Charlie takes us back to February 1988, when 22 year old Helen McCourt vanishes without a trace on her way home from work. A local pub landlord immediately draws suspicion, but there is no body to prove she has been murdered. This case is the first in British history (and one of the first in the world), to convict of murder without a body, using DNA evidence. Sources for this episode are: When Mis...

This week, we cover the missing persons case of Natalee Holloway - a bright, driven student who disappeared on a graduation trip in Aruba in 2005. The main suspect eluded conviction for years, until the night of the fifth anniversary of the case when history seemed to eerily repeat itself, and Stephany's life was stolen from her. Sources for this case are: Ala. girl missing in Aruba called 'depend...

Another midweek upload! Charlie finishes the story of Harold Shipman - a small town doctor who had secretly been murdering his own patients for decades. We discuss the trial, sentencing and aftermath of his crimes. Sources for this episode are: Dr Harold Shipman: What Primrose knew | The Independent | The Independent BBC NEWS | UK | Shipman's 215 victims Who were the victims of Harold Shipman and...

Midweek upload this time! Charlie tells us the story of one of the UKs most awful residents. Harold Shipman carved out his career in medicine, fooling his local community into thinking he was a caring, devoted local doctor. A forged will and the headstrong daughter of a recently deceased patient would end up bringing his awful crimes to light for all to see. Sources for this episode are: BBC NEWS...

Charlie tells Sophie the horrific story this week that shocked America in 1983. Something wasn't quite right when Diane came screaming into a hospital, wailing that somebody attacked her and shot her three children. But what would eventually come to light would paint a rather different story, one of obsession and neglect. Diane Downs interview footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQrNTxsPbbY&a...

Today Charlie brings you a special guest - we sit down with someone in the field of recreational therapy to talk about art symbolism, processing trauma through art and what some of Susan Nichter's infamously mysterious paintings could mean. This is a little different than what we normally go with, but something we are very excited to discuss and we think you'll find it just as fascinating as we do...

Our story today has been massively covered by all different kinds of media - a Hulu show, a Dr Phil interview, countless articles, and of course, podcasts. Rather than spending lots of time talking about the gruesome act itself - the murder of Claudine Blanchard - we focus more on the childhood and history of Gypsy Rose herself, and the historic child abuse that led her to such a dark place, despe...

This week we go to Boston in summer 1996, when Karina Holmer had her young life cut short. Karina had travelled to America from Sweden to work as an au pair while exploring Boston, but she was found under horrific circumstances after going out partying for the evening. Karina's murder remains unsolved to this day, Sources for this episode are: 25 Years Later BPD Continues to Seek the Public’s Help...

Happy Halloween! This spooky episode is all about stories of haunted or cursed objects. Charlie and Sophie both take it in turns to tell each other, and you, about a selection of weird artefacts - The Crying Boy painting, The Dybbuk Box, Busby's Stoop Chair and the Hope Diamond.

Charlie finishes off the horrific tale of Rodney Alcala this week, as we discuss the ways in which his violence escalated, his appearance on The Dating Game, and finally, the trials that made sure he was put away forever. Thousands of photos of unknown women and potential victims were found, please click the link below to see if you recognise anyone in the photos. Dating Game Footage: https://www....

Strap in, we're telling our first story about a serial killer this week. Charlie tells us about Rodney Alcala - an academically gifted young man, who in a creepy twist was even tutored in photography by Roman Polanski himself. Using a camera would eventually become a method to committing his awful crimes on both coasts of America. Sources for this episode are: Airline Hostess Found Slain In Her Ap...

We're getting a little bit creepy this week, as Charlie tells us the disturbing tale of what happens when you mix delusion, horror stories and violent ideas. The families of three sixth grade little girls had no idea what was going to happen at the end of May 2014, but the events of that morning would spark debates around the world regarding online safety and missed red flags. Sources for this epi...

We are back, and Charlie is in the storytelling seat this week to bring you the unjust tale of Tamla Horsford. Going to what should have been a fun birthday slumber party with the other football mums ended in Tamla lying dead on the lawn by morning, and conflicting tales and weird behaviour from the other attendees. Sources for this episode are: Tamla Horsford (@justicefortam) • Instagram photos a...

Are you ready for the second half of this story? Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr have been released from jail into a hotel, but it won't be for long. The girls are found and a nation grieves. Police are narrowing in on Huntley, and his predatory past catches up to him. Sources for this episode are: BBC NEWS | England | Beckham's plea to missing girls The Soham Murderer: Ian Huntley | Crime+Investigati...

This week, Charlie tells us a story that almost everyone in the UK is familiar with. Two ten year old girls from a small town in Cambridgeshire vanish without a trace in 2002, and the serial predator responsible put the spotlight on himself from the very beginning. Sources for this episode are: BBC NEWS | England | Beckham's plea to missing girls The Soham Murderer: Ian Huntley | Crime+Investigati...