Crime at Bedtime

In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from the remote Flannan Isles, leaving behind only cryptic diary entries, an untouched meal, and a storm of unanswered questions. No bodies were ever found. No clear explanation ever surfaced. Over a century later, their disappearance remains one of the sea’s most haunting mysteries. Join me as we journey to the desolate rock, retracing the final...

Iowa mother Ilene Gowan, 60, was last seen on surveillance footage leaving her job at Sugar’s Lounge and Diner in Council Bluffs on February 12. She got into Brammer’s Ford F-150, and traffic cameras captured the vehicle again the following morning. Inside, her body was awkwardly slumped in the passenger seat. She was still wearing the same clothes from the parking lot footage, except for one miss...

Its July 2020, and Fort Smith is rocked by the discovery of a brutal crime—the murder of 72-year-old William Dubois Jr., a retired teacher who had touched many lives in his community. What began as a simple welfare check soon spiralled into a chilling investigation, one that led to the arrest of a suspect who was found with the deceased mans car, why did she have it and who was responsible for thi...

In the quiet area of New Addington, a shocking act of violence sent ripples through the community. Sarah Mayhew thought she was meeting a friend, but instead, she was walking into a deadly trap. Lured under false pretences, she never made it home. In this episode, we uncover the events leading to her brutal murder, and how a man previously convicted of murder, Steve Samson played, was allowed to w...

In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we uncover the terrifying story of Robert Pickton—a pig farmer turned serial killer responsible for one of Canada’s darkest chapters. For years, women disappeared from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside without a trace. What police eventually discovered on Pickton’s farm would shock the nation and haunt investigators forever. Get early and ad free access to Crime at...

In March of 2023, 911 dispatchers received an incredibly disturbing call from the mother of a 19-year-old teen named Brian Cohee Jr. She explained to the dispatcher that she needed police to attend her home immediately. When the dispatcher asked what the emergency was, she explained she had just found a human head in her son's closet. "A what!?" the dispatcher was floored, but this was just the be...

When two suitcases washed ashore on Seattle's Alki Beach, a gruesome discovery shocked the nation. Inside were the dismembered remains of Jessica Lewis and Austin Wenner, a couple who had been renting a room from landlord Michael Dudley. What began as a dispute over unpaid rent spiraled into a horrific double murder. In this episode of Crime at Bedtime , we unravel the disturbing story of Dudley’s...

In this episode we delve into the harrowing story of Natalie McNally, a young woman whose life was cruelly cut short just months before she was set to welcome her first child into the world. As we unravel the events leading to her tragic murder, we explore the shocking betrayal by someone she trusted most. Through meticulous investigation, police uncovered a web of manipulation, deceit, and premed...

When Sarah Sands discovered the dark truth about her neighbour, Michael Pleasted, a man who had preyed on children in her community, she took matters into her own hands. This episode unravels the harrowing events that led to a mother's ultimate act of protection and the shocking aftermath that left a nation divided. Get early and ad free access to Crime at Bedtime and One Minute Remaining now! Bec...

When Brandi Celenza, a vibrant young mother, married Keith Johansen, she likely never imagined the darkness that lay ahead. What began as a seemingly ordinary relationship spiraled into a harrowing tale of control, abuse, and ultimately, tragedy. In this episode, we unravel the chilling events that led to Brandi's untimely death, Keith’s shocking attempts to manipulate the narrative, and the inves...

Richard Merritt was a respected attorney, a family man, and a pillar of his community—until the cracks in his perfect facade shattered. Accused of stealing millions from his clients, Merritt's fraudulent schemes were just the beginning. When faced with jail time, he vanished, leaving chaos in his wake. But the ultimate shock came when his own mother was found brutally murdered, and the fugitive la...

When a gunman opened fire at a Teriyaki Madness restaurant in the heart of Las Vegas, it seemed like another act of senseless violence. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a tangled web of betrayal, greed, and a plot allegedly orchestrated by a local gangsta. In this episode of Crime at Bedtime , we unravel the story of a deadly deal gone wrong and the secrets lurking behind the neon g...

In December 2022, Alexandra "Alex" Pennig was found dead in her St. Paul apartment, a gunshot wound to her head. Her boyfriend, Mathew Ecker, claimed it was suicide. However, investigators uncovered a web of deceit and inconsistencies that pointed to a more sinister truth. This episode unravels the events leading up to Alex's tragic death and the subsequent investigation that brought her killer to...

When NFL star Travis Rudolph's life took a shocking turn, it wasn’t on the field but in his own home. A violent confrontation with a group of men left one dead and the others pointing fingers. Was it a case of self-defence or a moment when loyalty crossed the line? In this episode, we dive deep into the chaotic night that forever changed Rudolph’s life and the court case that gripped the nation. B...

In September 2023, a quiet suburban neighbourhood in Romeoville, Illinois, was rocked by the brutal murders of Alberto Rolón, Zoraida Bartolomei, their two young sons, and even their family dogs. The shocking crime quickly unraveled into a web of betrayal, manipulation, and tragic consequences. At the center of it all was Nathaniel Huey Jr., a man deceived into believing he was part of a sinister...

Two young girls, Abby Williams and Libby German, set out for a walk on a local trail in Delphi, Indiana, on a cold February afternoon in 2017—and never came home. Their tragic murders shocked the nation, especially when a chilling clue was discovered: a recording from Libby’s phone capturing the voice of their suspected killer. Join me as we delve into the haunting case that left a small town reel...

In the shadow of World War II, Melbourne was plunged into terror by a chilling series of murders. Edward Joseph Leonski, an American soldier stationed in Australia, earned the grim nickname "The Brownout Strangler" as he targeted women during the city's wartime blackouts. In this episode, we unravel the twisted psyche of a killer hiding behind the uniform of an ally, explore the chilling crimes th...

In November 2022, a quiet college town was shattered by a brutal crime that left four University of Idaho students dead in their off-campus home. With little evidence and a wave of fear spreading across the community, investigators raced against time to uncover who was behind the chilling attack. In this episode, we’ll delve into the details of that fateful night, the lives lost, and the intense m...

On a rainy February night in 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree vanished from her Shelby, North Carolina, home. Clutching her backpack, she walked into the cold darkness, never to return. Twenty-three years later, her case remains a haunting mystery with more questions than answers. Why did she leave? Where was she going? And what clues did the few items left behind reveal? Join me as we unravel the...

In July 2008, a seemingly ordinary Greyhound bus ride through the Canadian prairies turned into a nightmare that would shock the world. Tim McLean, a young man returning home after a long day’s work, became the tragic victim of a brutal and senseless attack by fellow passenger Vince Li. What followed was a chilling standoff that left authorities and onlookers questioning how such a horrific event...

In the early hours of August 8th, 1963, a group of 18 men pulled off one of the most audacious heists in British history—the Great Train Robbery. Stealing over £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train bound for London, the gang vanished into the night, leaving the country in shock. From meticulous planning and signal tampering to a dramatic getaway and the years of pursuit that followed, this episode...

In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men walked into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, disguised as police officers. What followed was one of the greatest unsolved art heists in history. Thirteen priceless works of art vanished without a trace, and despite decades of investigation, the stolen pieces remain missing. In this episode of Crime at Bedtime , we uncover the mysterious d...

Alison Baden-Clay was a loving mother of three whose life took a dark turn in 2012. What started as a missing person's case quickly unravelled into a murder investigation that shocked Australia. This episode dives into the chilling details of her disappearance and the eventual conviction of her husband, Gerard Baden-Clay, in a case filled with deceit, betrayal, and the ultimate price of trust brok...

In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen, a successful nurse, was brutally murdered in her Los Angeles home, a crime that went unsolved for over two decades. What initially seemed like a random act of violence was later revealed to be a deeply personal crime involving LAPD Detective Stephanie Lazarus, the jealous ex-girlfriend of Sherri’s husband. Dive into the twists and turns of a case that exposes the dark si...

On a typical spring break night in 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer stepped into a bar with friends, but he was never seen leaving. What began as an evening of bar hopping in Columbus, Ohio, quickly turned into one of the most perplexing missing persons cases of our time. CCTV footage captured Brian entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, but despite extensive searches and investigations, n...