Don't Blame The Mom

21 year old Meredith Kercher had the world at her feet as she lived out her dream of studying in Perugia, Italy for one year. However her Italian dream soon turned into a real life nightmare on November 2nd 2007, as Meredith’s body was discovered in her bedroom. She had been brutally sexually assaulted & murdered. What followed was years of false accusations against her young flat mate Amanda...

In today’s episode we continue with part 2 of the amazing survival story of then 27 year old Alison Botha. In 1994 Alison was kidnapped in her car outside her apartment in South Africa , then driven to an isolated area where she was raped by two attackers & left for dead having sustained over 37 knife wounds & had her throat slit many times . Despite all odds she managed to crawl to safety...

In 1994 27 year old Alison Botha was parked just feet from the safety of her home in South Africa when a man suddenly appeared out of nowhere & climbed into her car . Alison was being abducted at knife point by two men who unbeknownst to her were already violent & dangerous rapists . What followed was one of the most harrowing, prolonged & savage attacks a human being could possibly be...

In October 2010 the town of Ascot, England, was rocked by the news that a brutal murder had occurred in their affluent community . British Airways pilot Robert Brown had premeditatedly & methodically murdered his 46 year old wife Joanna Simpson by bludgeoning her to death . As police questioned his traumatised children & investigate Joanna’s murder further, the shocking lengths Brown had g...

In June 2011 the small town of Bloomington, Indiana, was rocked by the sudden and shocking disappearance of local college student 20 year old Lauren Spierer … As her family, friends & law enforcement searched desperately for any sign of Lauren , hope slowly turned to despair as over time leads ran dry & Lauren’s case became ice cold . But what they did know is that Lauren had been out with...

Going out with friends to celebrate the end of exams, or just to let your hair down, have fun & a few drinks is a way that many of us like to unwind . But what happens when an innocent night on the town ends with you unknowingly falling under the dangerous gaze of a local predator . The gaze of a man who waits & watches for young women to leave a venue alone when their guard is down. Sadly...

In the concluding part to our deep dive on disgraced ex Colonel of the Canadian Air Force Russell Williams, we discover how his violent brutal murders were uncovered & his reign of terror brought to an end . And how Williams was finally caught by law enforcement, thanks to him leaving some compelling evidence behind at the crime scene despite his ego allowing him to believe he was always one s...

On 8th February 2010 46 year old serial rapist, & Colonel of the Canadian Royal Air Force Russell Williams was arrested in Ontario, Canada for the murders of two women .. Yes that’s right, I said Colonel because this is yet another case that involves a prolific sexual predator drawn to a job where he holds a position of authority. A profession that would earn him a badge, honour & respect....

It was the evening of December 1st 2018, as 21-year-old British backpacker Grace Millane set out into Aucklands town centre in New Zealand to meet her date. It was a date she had just organised through talking to him on online dating app Tinder. Little Did Grace know that 26-year-old Jesse Kempson was not all that he seemed to be behind his friendly Tinder messages . Infact underneath his charming...

It was the evening of July 14th 2001 when 27 year old Joanne Lees and her boyfriend 28 year old Peter Falconio were driving their camper van down the Stuart highway , which is situated in one of the most remote and dangerous parts of Australia. The pair had been enjoying travelling around the world and were excited to explore Australia and their future plans ahead of them . That is until they noti...

In today’s case we explore how the powerful strength of a mother’s love combined with her resilience , stoicism & courage allowed one woman to fight for the justice her beloved daughter so deserved. 22 year old Julie Hogg was tragically found murdered in her own home in Billingham County Durham in November 1989. Her death left behind a young son & her distraught mother Ann Ming who had to...

On march 16th 1984 a man named Gary Plauche was awaiting an arrival at the metropolitan airport in Baton Rouge Louisiana . But this was not to be a joyful reunion, or a long awaited homecoming like you’d usually expect to see at the airport … Instead Plauche was donning a disguise inside a phone booth in preparation to seek revenge on his 11 year old son Jody’s kidnapper & abuser. Plauche was...

This is the concluding part to our deep dive into a truly dark case. That of a man so disturbed & deranged his crimes can only be described as like something from the most terrifying of horror films. Except what you’re about to hear really happened .. Local oddball Ed Gein was caught by local sheriffs in Plainfield Wisconsin after the sudden disappearance of Bernice Worden led them directly to...

It was the year 1957 when the small town of Plainfield, Wisconsin was suddenly rocked by a shocking discovery. What quickly followed was the uncovering of crimes that were so bizarre, & so grisly that they would go down in true crime history as being one of the most heinous cases of the century . 51 year old Ed Geins’ isolated farm house was searched after a local store owner went missing. Wha...

In today’s episode we are delighted to be joined by a very special guest…. We had the pleasure of sitting down to discuss the career & experiences of a man who is recognised for his work as an expert death investigator, a distinguished scholar of applied forensics & host of popular podcast ‘Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan.’ You may also recognise Joseph from his many appearances on diff...

It is quite normal to embark on a relationship with someone & then realise it isn’t going to work out long term. It is also normal to date a few people till you find the right person for you. And it is totally normal to break things off with someone if you’re unhappy in a relationship knowing that there is no future there…. That is exactly what 24 year old Alice Ruggles tried to do when she ca...

In today’s episode we continue our 2 part deep dive into the case of 39 year old Sophie Toscan Du Plantier , a successful French television producer who was found brutally murdered in her holiday home in West Cork, Ireland. Sophie’s horrific & bloody murder was the subject of much local speculation in the small town of Schull leading to many rumours & suspicion. Most of which was cast main...

Sometimes everyday life can get too much, or perhaps the fast pace of living in a busy city can become overwhelming. When one needs a break it might help to visit somewhere peaceful so you can relax & get away from it all . And that kind of escapism is exactly what 39 year old tv producer Sophie Toscan Du Plantier was seeking in the winter of 1996 as she booked a flight to her isolated holiday...

On October 7th 2019 a tall dark & dangerous young man went on a deadly rampage in Cape Coral, Florida, that left 2 innocent women dead, & one just narrowly escaping with her life . Wade Wilson, then aged 25, was able to lure unwitting women in with his flirty conversation & attractive looks. But lurking underneath his friendly smile was a cold blooded violent killer whose uncontrollabl...

In today’s episode infamous serial killer Bobby Joe Long’s killing spree reaches new levels of ferocity & depravity ….As he quickly becomes addicted to the thrill and instant gratification he gains from his sadistic rapes & murders, he cant go for long before the urge to take another victim overpowers him & he has to act on this deadly compulsion. As his murders quickly gain pace &...

Crime talk timestamp-6:18 In 1984 the local women & sex workers of Tampa Florida were left terrified to go about their daily lives & forced to live in fear. Because over an 8 month period a dangerous, sexually sadistic serial killer was active & he was killing local women at a vast rate . Not only was then 30 year old Bobby Joe Long responsible for the murders of at least 10 women, but...

On November 9th 1971 one of the worst crimes to ever take place in America at that time occurred in the safe suburban town of Westfield, New Jersey . Devout church goer & normal family man John List had decided the best way to solve all of his problems would be to murder his entire family one by one. Eliminating them all in the most cold blooded fashion before running away to begin a new life...

On May 9th 2021 the people of St John’s County, Florida were alerted to an ongoing search for a missing local teen. Hopes for her safe return soon turned to horror, as it was revealed 13 year old vivacious cheerleader Tristyn Bailey had been found murdered in the woods. Tragically Tristyn had been the victim of a sustained attack & was brutally stabbed 114 times . Not only was it an incomprehe...

Becoming an actor is a job that realistically most people can only dream about. So to achieve success as an actor in Hollywood & land a role in a top TV show would be a huge opportunity for most . Maybe even open doors that could lead to achieving long lasting fame & stardom. One would think that would give you a great chance to have a successful, amazing life. But sadly this is not always...

In the concluding part to our deep dive on ‘The Truck Stop Killer’ we pick up where sexual deviant Rhodes has finally been caught red-handed . After being arrested after he was found in his truck with a shackled, naked & terrified woman investigators begin to look deep into his past . And when they do it becomes clear that the victim rescued from inside his truck was not actually the only luck...