Crime at Bedtime

He travelled under stolen names, with stolen credit cards, and a suitcase full of secrets. John Martin Scripps was no ordinary tourist. Behind his polite British accent and passport stamps was a cold-blooded killer—one who stalked fellow travellers, lured them into trust, and then turned their holidays into horror stories. In this chilling episode of Crime at Bedtime , we unravel the twisted life...

Tonight I would like to introduce you to my new show Mysteries at Bedtime. Since starting Crime at Bedtime just over a year ago I have truly loved finding, researching and brining you the stories in this series. A long the way I have come across other incredibly favinating stories that never really fit the 'Crime' genre but I would spend hours going off down a rabbit hole of videos and articles ab...

A straight-A student. A luxury lifestyle built on lies. And a brutal double murder. In 2004, Brian Blackwell shocked Britain when he was arrested for killing both his parents — then jetting off on a five-star holiday with his girlfriend as their bodies lay undiscovered. Was it cold-blooded calculation… or a break from reality? Find out in this gripping episode of Crime at Bedtime . Become a Patreo...

True crime’s most shocking family murder. In 1985, the Bamber family were slaughtered at their rural Essex farmhouse. Police believed the daughter, Sheila, was to blame — until a silencer, a scratch, and a witness changed everything. Discover how Jeremy Bamber was unmasked as the killer, and why he still claims innocence from his prison cell today. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ea...

How did one man escape from prison, steal Crystal Gayle’s tour bus, and nearly make it to his dying mother’s bedside? This is the unbelievable true story of Christopher Daniel Gay — known to the press as “Little Houdini” — and the multi-state manhunt that made him a legend. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here...

Maura Murray was a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished after a car crash on a snowy road in rural New Hampshire in 2004. What began as a routine night became one of the most mysterious and enduring unsolved cases in true crime history. In this episode, we explore Maura’s final known movements, the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and the many theories that have emerged—ran...

When a body was found in Norway’s Isdalen Valley in 1970, police were faced with a mystery unlike any other. The woman had no ID, multiple aliases, and connections to Europe’s Cold War undercurrent. Was she a spy? A victim? Or someone trying to disappear? This episode dives into the strange and silent case of the Isdal Woman — still unsolved over 50 years later. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscri...

In the early 2000s, Rudy Kurniawan was the toast of the wine world — pouring $20,000 vintages at elite tastings and selling millions in rare bottles. But when experts began spotting vintages that never existed, a global investigation exposed one of the most sophisticated wine frauds of all time. This is the story of charm, counterfeit corks, and a cellar built on deception. Become a Patreon or App...

When Qiong Yan stopped answering video calls in late 2020, her mother grew anxious. But the texts kept coming. They were short. Strange. But still hers… weren’t they? Qiong lived in Brisbane, sharing an apartment with Yang Zhao — a man drowning in debt. Over ten months, Zhao impersonated Qiong through WeChat, replying to every message and stealing nearly half a million dollars. All while Qiong’s b...

In 2002, former prison officer John Darwin was presumed dead after vanishing while canoeing off the coast of Seaton Carew. His broken canoe was found. His wife mourned publicly. His sons believed he was gone forever. But John Darwin wasn’t dead — he was living in secret, just metres from his old life. This is the extraordinary true story of how a man faked his death to escape debt, lied to his fam...

In 1930s New York, four desperate men hatched the perfect murder plot — or so they thought. Tony Marino, Joseph Murphy, Francis Pasqua, and Tony Bastone targeted a homeless man named Mike Malloy, hoping to kill him for insurance money. But Malloy wouldn't die. Poisoned drinks, antifreeze, carpet tacks, freezing nights, even a hit-and-run — he survived it all. This is the bizarre true crime story o...

In 1972, Richard McCoy Jr. hijacked a commercial jet, demanded half a million dollars, and parachuted to freedom — echoing the infamous case of D.B. Cooper just five months earlier. Was it coincidence, or was McCoy actually Cooper himself? From military service to prison escape, and finally a fatal standoff with the FBI, this is the incredible true crime story of the man who nearly pulled off the...

Betsy Faria was battling cancer when she was found brutally murdered in her Missouri home. Her husband Russ was quickly charged—but was the real killer hiding in plain sight? In tonight’s episode, we unravel a case of friendship, fraud, and fatal betrayal. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Subscribe to Crime...

It was the perfect story: a dangerous stranger, a husband protecting his wife, and a tragic ending. But when the details started to unravel, investigators realised that this wasn’t a story about a hero at all—it was a setup from the very beginning. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Subscribe to Crime at Bedt...

When Barbara McCulkin and her daughters went missing in 1974, rumours swirled but answers never came. It took forty years to expose the truth—and reveal the shocking connection to Brisbane’s criminal underworld. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Subscribe to Crime at Bedtimes Youtube channel HERE Hosted on A...

The disappearance and murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018 sparked one of Queensland’s largest manhunts. This is the full story—from the day she vanished, to the arrest and extradition of the man accused of her murder Rajwinder Singh, all the way through his first trial to the eventual hung jury. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week....

By day, Robert Hansen was a quiet family man, a skilled baker, and a respected member of Anchorage, Alaska’s small community. But beneath the surface was a predator like no other. Between 1971 and 1983, Hansen abducted, assaulted, and murdered at least 17 women — though authorities suspect the number may be much higher. His twisted signature? Flying his victims into the Alaskan wilderness, releasi...

In April 1981, 36-year-old Glenna “Sue” Sharp and her five children were living in Cabin 28 of the Keddie Resort, a rural and rundown former holiday spot in northern California. On the morning of April 12th, Sue, her 15-year-old son John, and John’s friend Dana Wingate were found brutally murdered in the living room. The bodies had been bound, stabbed, and bludgeoned with what investigators believ...

December 2014 brought terror to Austin, Texas, when three residents were found murdered in their homes. First, a much-loved music teacher. Then, a quiet elderly couple. With the clock ticking and a community on edge, detectives unravelled a disturbing partnership between two men—Timothy Parlin and Shawn Gant-Benalcazar—and the greed-fuelled motives behind the crimes. Become a Patreon or Apple + su...

Albert Johnson Walker was one of Canada’s most wanted men — a financial adviser turned fugitive after stealing millions from his clients. But when he fled to England with his teenage daughter and assumed a new identity, the story took a far darker turn. Under the name “David Davis”, Walker befriended Ronald Platt — then murdered him to steal his identity. It was a Rolex watch that would ultimately...

What drives a young person to murder? Diana Zamora's role in the killing of Adrianne Jones, a fellow teenager, was more than just an act of violence—it was a carefully planned execution born of jealousy and manipulation. Alongside her teenage boyfriend, Diana executed a plan that would change the lives of all involved. This episode unravels the twisted motivations behind the murder and explores ho...

Kenneth McDuff was sentenced to death for the brutal murders of three teenagers in Texas. But despite his horrific crimes, McDuff was released on parole, only to resume his reign of terror. This episode takes you into the chilling story of a man who defied the justice system, leaving a trail of death in his wake. How could someone so dangerous be allowed to walk free, and what happened when he was...

Jill Dando was the face of British television—a journalist and presenter loved by millions. But on a quiet morning in April 1999, she was brutally murdered in broad daylight outside her home. The crime stunned the nation and led to what many call one of the most controversial wrongful convictions in UK history. Who really killed Jill Dando? And why? Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for e...

In 1987, private investigator Daniel Morgan was found brutally murdered in a South London pub car park, an axe embedded in his head. More than three decades later, the case remains unsolved, shrouded in corruption, conspiracy, and cover-ups at the highest levels of British policing. Who wanted Daniel Morgan dead—and why has justice never been served? In this episode we will look at the multiple su...

Gareth Williams was a gifted mathematician and intelligence officer working at the heart of Britain’s secret services. But in 2010, his life ended under circumstances as perplexing as they were chilling—his body found zipped inside a bag, the room scrubbed of evidence. Was this the work of foreign agents? A tragic accident? Or something even stranger? In this episode, we explore the theories, the...