Mainly Murder With Meg & Mum

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the tragic case of eight-year-old Graeme Thorne, whose kidnapping and murder shocked Australia after his family won a life-changing lottery prize.  Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurder Instagram - https://www.instagram...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the shocking case of Shannon Matthews. When nine-year-old Shannon disappeared on her way home from school, the UK rallied together to help bring her home. But what started as a desperate search for a missing little girl quickly turned into one of the most unbelievable and disturbing deception cases in recent history. Note: This episode discusses real-life tra...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we're covering one of the most infamous cases of the 1990s. When Lorena Bobbitt took a kitchen knife to her husband, John Wayne Bobbitt, the story exploded across the world—but the headlines only told part of it. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon - ...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the tragic case of Dorothy Stratten, a young Playboy model and rising Hollywood star whose promising future was cut short by a controlling and obsessive relationship.  Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon -  www.patreon.com/mainlymurder In...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we're heading back to Sydney in 1988 to discuss the case of Janine Balding. What started as a simple trip home after work ended in tragedy. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon -  www.patreon.com/mainlymurder Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the case of Melanie McGuire, the New Jersey nurse who became known as the “Suitcase Killer” after her husband’s dismembered remains were discovered in suitcases along the Chesapeake Bay.  Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon -  www.patreon...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re covering the heartbreaking and disturbing case of Skylar Neese, the 16-year-old West Virginia teen who vanished after sneaking out of her bedroom window late one night in 2012. At first, it looked like a runaway case, but as investigators dug deeper, a terrifying truth began to emerge Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive co...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover two seriously disturbing UK cases — John Straffen and Raymond Morris. We talk through the crimes, the investigations, and the terrifying details behind two men who became some of Britain’s most notorious child killers. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreo...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re celebrating 60 episodes of Mainly Murder with Meg & Mum by putting Mum’s memory to the test. One question from every case we’ve covered so far… 60 cases, 60 questions, and plenty of chaos. How much does Mum actually remember? Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINK...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we sit down with “Mr Fletcher” —a voice from within Australia’s firearms community—to talk about gun culture, firearm laws, and how the country’s relationship with guns changed forever after the Port Arthur massacre. From life inside the shooting world to the lasting impact one of Australia’s darkest days had on gun ownership, legislation, and public opinion, this is...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re covering the devastating case of the Port Arthur Massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in Australian history. We talk through what happened on that day in 1996, how the events unfolded, and the lives that were tragically lost. We also dive into the background of the offender, the nationwide shock that followed, and the sweeping gun law changes that came...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the case of Richard Ramirez — aka the Night Stalker. We break down his horrifying crime spree across California, where he would break into homes at night and attack random victims, committing brutal assaults and murders that left entire communities living in fear. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the heartbreaking case of Lesley Molseed, an 11-year-old girl whose murder led to one of the most devastating miscarriages of justice in the UK. We unpack what happened the day she went missing, the wrongful conviction that followed, and the truth that took years to uncover. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content t...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan. In November 1974, his children’s nanny, Sandra Rivett, was found brutally murdered in the basement of the family’s London home. Moments later, his wife Veronica Duncan, Countess of Lucan staggered into a nearby pub claiming she had been attacked as well. Note: This episode discusses real-lif...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re talking about the cases that led to the phrase “going postal” becoming part of everyday language — and trust us, the story behind it is a lot darker than the throwaway joke it sometimes gets turned into. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon -  www.patreon.c...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re heading to Aradale Mental Hospital and its notorious high-security ward, J Ward. Once home to thousands of psychiatric patients, Aradale became one of Australia’s largest asylums — while J Ward housed the criminally insane, including some of Victoria’s most dangerous offenders. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content t...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode we’re diving into the disturbing case of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, the couple whose crimes terrorised Canada in the early 1990s. From manipulation and control to a legal outcome that left many furious. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon -  www.patreon.com...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we unpack the chilling case of Fritz Haarmann — a trusted police informant who turned out to be one of Germany’s most terrifying serial killers. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon -  www.patreon.com/mainlymurder Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/mainly_mur...

TODAY’S CASE She ran a quiet little shop, loved her kids, and was known for her sweet nature… and even sweeter tea cakes. But behind closed doors, Leonarda Cianciulli was hiding something unthinkable. In this episode, we dig into the chilling story of Italy’s most infamous “soap-maker” and the strange string of disappearances that would haunt a small town forever. Note: This episode discusses real...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re talking about the heartbreaking case of six-year-old Kylie Maybury. A little girl who should’ve been safe, Kylie vanished and her family and community were left searching for answers for over 30 years. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners. 🔗 LINKS Patreon -  www.patreon.com...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we discuss the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old who vanished during a strange, stop-filled drive in 2013. We break down the final known movements, the mysterious crash, and why this case still leaves so many questions unanswered. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners....

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we talk about the tragic murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer. What started as teenage drama and jealousy quickly turned into something far darker. We break down the relationships involved, what happened the night Shanda was lured from her home, and how the truth eventually came out. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content th...

TODAY’S CASE This episode covers the deeply unsettling case of John Wayne Gacy, a man who managed to live a double life hiding in plain sight. By day, he was a well-liked local figure; by night, he was responsible for some of the most shocking crimes in true crime history. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners....

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we revisit one of Australia’s most shocking unsolved crimes — the 1977 Easey Street murders in Collingwood, Melbourne. Two young women were found brutally killed inside a shared home, in a crime marked by extreme violence and disturbing unanswered questions. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to...

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Joseph Kappen, the man later exposed as one of Britain’s earliest known serial killers through the use of DNA profiling. In 1973, three teenage girls—Geraldine Hughes, Pauline Floyd, and Sandra Newton—were murdered in South Wales, their cases remaining unsolved for nearly three decades. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic e...