Grave Secrets

This double murder case is especially hard hitting due to the utter brutality, callousness and sustained nature of the attack, with other surviving victims unfortunately being caught up in the case too. This case references domestic violence and references sexual assault, so please watch with caution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1980's, a series of murders shocked America, as West Hollywood, California became a hunting ground for two heartless killers. Thankfully, a lead from a seemingly unrelated case would ultimately break the case wide open and reveal the extent of these horrific crimes... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July of 1996, a mother decides to take the scenic route when collecting her two daughters from school. Unfortunately, this decision would prove fatal and the three would never return home... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s case was a murder case of a child, in broad daylight. As with any case, it’s a murder which should never have happened, but this case was particularly harrowing as it was simply a boy who found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, shattering the lives of his family and those involved forever more. This tragedy sparked the launch of a charity - Liverpool Unites - by the ECHO, which...

Today’s case became incredibly high profile and unfortunately revealed a serial offender who had been brutal and brazen in his attacks against women. Bear with us on this one as we’re going to try and keep timelines as clear as possible, but as you will soon see, this case unravelled very quickly and became incredibly complicated, showing the scale of offences and the number of victims involved. H...

Today’s case is a difficult one on a number of levels. Not only was our victim killed by someone in her care, but she was also killed at her place of work, which she loved. What is also so incredibly heart-breaking, is that she was just about to start a new adventure in life... The murder of Ann Maguire was a tragic loss for friends, family and a huge community of those who's life Ann had touched....

Today’s case took place in Scotland, where it quickly created headlines due to the manner in which the victim’s body was discovered. Barry Wallace was just 18 when he was reported missing after failing to make it home after his work Christmas do... The investigation that would follow would cross countries, create headlines and uncover horrific truths about the killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Today’s case goes to show that you never truly know what goes on behind closed doors. This case is another local one to us, but what is really shocking is just how brazen the offender was in their attempt to cover their tracks. For support or advice regarding domestic abuse, please use these resources - https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/ https:...

Join Annie & Beth for a festive round-up, where they catch-up for a much more informal episode, discussing everything from the highs and lows of 2024, their podcast highlights, plans for the new year and plans over the festive period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This case unfortunately goes to show that some people can truly be evil, setting out to repeatedly hurt and torture someone, with no thought for their victim whatsoever. This case covers the murder of Shakira Spencer, a mother of two, who was killed by three people she believed to be her friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s case without a doubt demonstrates the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter, and shows how the tenacity and sheer determination of one daughter helped solve her mothers murder, even after it was ruled an accident... The case also shows the calculated and manipulative actions of one man who would do anything to get what he wanted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

In November 1994, 13-year-old Lindsay Jo Rimer disappeared from her hometown of Hebden Bridge, a quiet English village nestled in West Yorkshire. Last seen leaving a local shop where she bought cereal, her family and friends were plunged into a harrowing search for answers. Five months later, their worst fears were confirmed when her body was discovered in the Rochdale Canal, weighted down with a...

In this gripping episode, we delve into the heartbreaking and harrowing story of James Bulger, a two-year-old boy whose murder in 1993 shook the world. We explore the chilling details of his abduction, the shocking involvement of two ten-year-old boys, and the profound societal impact of the case. Join us as we discuss the timeline of events, the investigation that gripped a nation, and the legal...

In this episode, we explore the horrifying case of John Sweeney, the “Killer Carpenter,” whose brutal crimes went undiscovered for years. A seemingly ordinary handyman, Sweeney’s dark and violent side was hidden behind a facade of normalcy. Known for his disturbing artwork and poetry detailing his violent thoughts, Sweeney left a gruesome trail across the UK and Europe, targeting those closest to...

This episode covers the murder of John Sabine. This case is truly astonishing and what makes it even more unbelievable is the fact the perpetrator left clues and even hinted to others that they had in fact killed John, yet his body was not discovered until 19 years later... There's been a lot of coverage about the offender in this case, but as always, it's John who should be remembered. #truecrime...

In this episode, Annie and Beth discuss the heinous murders of Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage and Suzanne Blamires. This case involves an offender who targeted his victims, killed them like they were prey, overtly flouted his crimes before disregarding the victims bodies like they were nothing. The offender in this case was callous, cold-hearted and so brazen, but ultimately received the justic...

In episode 27, the pair keep it RELATIVELY light with another Eyes and Ears episode, where they discuss true crime documentaries, and TV dramas they've watched as well as podcasts and more, chatting about what they thought and what they recommend. Dont worry, no spoilers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 26, the Grave Secrets duo are remembering the victims of a prolific offender, who prayed on his victims, committing multiple attacks between 2001 and 2002. The pair talk through this case in chronological order, starting in 2001 when a ten year old girl turned up in a horrific state, on the doorstep of a couple in a quiet neighbourhood… This particular case references multiple accounts...

In episode 25, Annie and Beth are discussing the death penalty, also known as capital punishment. The pair have covered a lot of case studies recently, so this is a Discussing The Evidence episodes, which is a little different to the usual. The Death Penalty is not something we carry out here in the UK, but it’s still an incredibly divisive topic and one intrinsically linked to true crime cas...

When today’s episode occurred, it actually brought back memories for a lot of people in the area, as it reminded them of the horrific murders of 13 women, at the hands of Peter Suttcliffe (the Yorkshire Ripper). Thankfully, this offender did not commit a series of offences, but the manhunt and investigation did last for over five years... Today we’re discussing the murder of Wendy Speakes, who was...

In episode 23 we discuss the murder of Mike Williams who lived in Bradfordville with his wife Denise. It’s a case of betrayal that I think we’d all like to hope would never ever happen to us and it seems unfathomable that these events would ever unfold in the first place. Cases like this remind you that you can never tell the face of a killer and goes to show that sometimes it is those closest to...

Today’s episode is intense and an absolute rollercoaster from start to finish.  These murders only took place a few years ago it’s so interesting that they’ve gone relatively unnoticed in the wider media purely due to where they occurred.  Annie & Beth talk through the horrific crimes of the Kičevo Monster, who committed these offences in Macedonia, which again, is not somewhere you...

In Episode 21, Beth and Annie cover a complicated case, in that the evidence, despite looking like an open and shut investigation, was incredibly hard to come by.  What makes the case even more complicated, is that there was seemingly no motive, and despite multiple witnesses being at the scene, there was no explanation for the actions that had taken place... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Episode 20 is a little different to usual. Annie and Beth are discussing evidence which links serial killers Dean Corll and John Wayne Gacy, suggesting they were both part of a more large-scale crime organisation.  The pair have covered two of the most heinous case studies in modern America history, having given a voice to the victims who lost their lives at the hands of Dean Corll and John W...

In Episode 19, Annie and Beth cover another serial killer case. In Episode 16, the pair discussed the horrific murders of 28 young boys who were brutally abused and tortured before being killed by Dean Corll.  Today’s case is equally as heavy, as they discuss the murders of more young boys, this time at the hands of John Wayne Gacy, also known as The Killer Clown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...