Mums Mysteries & Murder

We can't believe we live in Scotland and have yet to cover the Loch Ness Monster, so here it is!   This one is actually covered by Marti who was recently up at Loch Ness and inspired to do this ep.  We would love to hear your thoughts on our ep and whether you believe in the monster of the deep! Again huge thanks to Erin our amazing podcast editor and a shout out to the Haunted or Hoax podcas...

It's Effie's turn this month and she takes us through the creepy story of the Overtoun Bridge in Dumbarton Scotland with talk of ghostly hauntings and dog suicides on a very creepy bridge, that many families still like to use for dog walks today! We also talk about saltwater taffy ( a LOT ) and we share the trailer for The Skylark Bell podcast which we know you are going to love! check i...

Warning - this episode does contain issues around paedophilia, child murder and abuse It's the second episode in our 1st Birthday edition and this time it's Marti's turn to tell the story that she has been obsessed by for so many years! JonBenet Ramsey is such a well-known case Im sure you've all heard so much about this case, seen the images of the little girl with a face full...

It's our 1st birthday! So we're celebrating by each sharing the true crime story that we first started obsessing over that really got us into true crime! This episode is Effie's turn and she's covering the tragic story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident. It's not too well known so if you haven't heard of it you're in for a treat! There's also lots of talk about wi...

This month we're back in Australia, and we're covering a listener request for the case of the Crucifix man, otherwise known as the rack man - no, we're not even kidding!  We also talk about alternative modes of transport when you've had a few too many, Australian TV shows and way too much talk about discovering dead bodies!  Sources for this episode are:  News.com.au  Australia...

This month we're back in Scotland going back to the 70s and chatting about Bible John and the Barrowlands, Effie also shares some "fun facts" about Glasgow and we share some exciting news about our 1st birthday episode!! We also chat about https://www.truecrimemom.net/ go check it out And The Serial Killer Cookbook - we got the title totally wrong in this ep but go check out https:/...

NOTE: There's a slight issue in this ep where about 3 minutes in you will hear the theme tune replay again!  We seem to be having a few technical difficulties!   Sorry about that we will try to do better! We did delete the ep and reload it but it seems to have not made any difference! This episode should really be called The Covid Edition!   We chat covid - in case you haven't had enough...

It's Effie's turn to tell us a Scottish tale this week and it's a great one! Set in the Scottish Highlands in a little place called Beauly we're heading back to the 70's to tell you about the sad story of the MacRae family, where affairs and mysterious disappearances go hand in hand. Sources for this ep include: BBC News  Georgia Marie on youtube https://www.youtube.com/re...

Just in time for Valentines Day today we're talking about a love story gone horribly wrong!  And who our not so normal crushes are !! We're also heading back to the 80's and Phillip Island Victoria - famous for the penguin parade and this very sordid and sad story of murder, mystery and MUMS! Very on brand! Sources for this episode are: 60 Minutes Australia Under Investigation Serie...

This month we're chatting about the mysterious disappearance of the Flannan Isle Lighthouse Keepers in December 1900 leaving no trace on the desolate, creepy island. So what was it?  A huge storm that overpowered them?  A murder? An alien abduction? Join us as we take you through the full story and chat over our theories about what we think happened. Sources for this episode are: The Daily Ma...

In Episode 7 of the podcast ( not 8 as previously thought! ) Marti covers the horrific murder of Honorah Reiper in Christchurch New Zealand in 1954. This one is also a listener request which we're pretty excited about!  We also talk Santa Secrest on this special Christmas episode and scary clown killers!  Sources for this episode include: NZ Herald Murderpedia The London Times The Christchurc...

In this episode, Effie is covering a listener request and talking about the Edinburgh World's End Murders, a famous and horrible murder from 1977. We also talk about Stranger Danger and bad 90s parenting!  Sources used in this episode are:  Edinburgh News  BBC News  Small Town Dicks Podcast  Scotlands secret serial killer documentary  Hosted by & Researched & written by Marti Jeremiah...

This episode contains the subject of suicide - so if this is a triggering subject for you or you don't currently feel in a place to listen to this episode please skip to our next ep. Marti takes us through the harrowing and heartbreaking story of Phoebe Handsjuk and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death.  If this case has triggered your curiosity please check out the podcast Phoe...

Part 2 of our Halloween special is Effie's turn and the amazing story of Netta Fornario on the island of Iona in Scotland. We also chat ouija boards, why Tesco sage just doesn't cut the mustard in spirit cleansing, Kate Bush and beautiful dresses. Sources include strangeoutdoors.com  Medium.com  Rabbies Tours &  Mysterious Universe  Hosted by & Researched & written by Marti J...

Hello and welcome to Ep 3 of Mums Mysteries & Murder and we're spoiling you because this week is part 1 of our Halloween special!  This week Marti is telling the story of the original CandyMan and we're not talking about Willy Wonka!  We also chat Teen Wolf, self-defence tactics and why Effie will no longer be jogging at night!  Sources for this episode are: Vice  Murderpedia  Wikipe...

In this episode, Effie tackles the true - or was it true?    Story of The Sawney Bean in South Ayrshire who with his clan killed a hell of a lot of people if rumour has it.  We also talk about the perils of cave living and one of my favourite places in Scotland - Culzean Castle. If you enjoyed this episode we would love it if you could tell your friends and give us an amazing rating, we only need...

Hello and welcome to the first episode of Mums, mysteries & murder, we're so happy you have joined us. We're kicking off our first episode with a big one and it's, in fact, Australia's most famous cold case - The Somerton Man, he was a man who was found dead on Somerton Beach in Adelaide in 1948 in suspicious circumstances and whose identity is still unknown over 70 years l...