Shadow Crimes

*** Content Warning: Graphic Details of Murder including Skinning, Decapitation & Cannibalism *** In February 2000, Katherine Mary Knight killed, then skinned, decapitated and finally cooked her lover John Price in rural Australia before attempting to feed his body to the victim’s adult children. Knight would go down as one of the most monstrous and wicked female killer’s in Australian crimina...

*** Content Warning: Murder, Sexual Assault & Child Victims *** In the annals of criminal history, few tales rival the chilling saga of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. Once hailed as the epitome of a picture-perfect couple, their names now evoke fear and revulsion, synonymous with unspeakable horrors. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka etched their names in infamy through a reign of terror that...

*** Content Warning: Murder *** Holly Harvey was considered a typical rebellious teenager. She did what she wanted, went where she wanted, and saw who she wanted. That all changed in the spring of 2004 when Holly’s mother went to prison forcing her to move in with her conservative Baptist grandparents Carl and Sarah Collier, who immediately imposed strict rules. Holly’s life would become anything...

*** Content Warning: Murder, Child Victims & Mentions of Rape and Sexual Assault *** On 4 August 2002, best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, both aged 10, posed for a picture sporting their new red Manchester United football shirts before sitting down to dinner with family and friends. Shortly after dinner, Holly and Jessica stepped out of the house and went to a nearby sports centre t...

*** Content Warning: Murder & Sexual Assault *** In the vast deserts of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the quiet façade of a trailer concealed a chamber of unspeakable horrors. The man behind this nightmare was David Parker Ray, infamously known as the Toy Box Killer. The chilling moniker belied the true nature of his deeds, which plunged victims into a waking nightmare beyond imagination.

*** Content Warning: Mass Murder & Child Victims *** Easter Sunday in 1975 was like any other in Hamilton, Ohio. Children hunted for eggs, mothers made last minute preparations for family dinners, and entire families were dressed in new clothes to attend morning church services. For the Ruppert family, the day started out happy. They worshipped together at an early service and then gathered at...

Patreon Link --- www.patreon.com/ShadowCrimes Hey there, fellow sleuths! Welcome to a special announcement episode of Shadow Crimes. Today, I've got some exciting news to share with you. As our community continues to grow and our investigations into the world of true crime deepen, I'm thrilled to announce that we've launched a Patreon page! This Patreon is for anyone who wants to suppo...

*** Content Warning: Topics of Rape and Sexual Assault are discussed in this episode *** Elizabeth Holmes was an American biotechnology entrepreneur who was convicted of fraud in connection to her blood-testing company, Theranos. The company's valuation soared after it claimed to have revolutionised blood testing by developing methods that needed only very small volumes of blood, such as from...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks' episode we explore the Great Brink's Robbery. In the crisp, early hours of January 17, 1950, the streets of Boston lay cloaked in darkness—a veil that masked the impending chaos about to unfold. As the city slumbered, a group of daring criminals...

*** Content Warning: Child Victim *** Sarah Payne possessed an infectious spirit that radiated joy wherever she went. At just eight years old, Sarah was known for her bright smile and boundless energy, which she often shared with her brothers and sister during playful adventures in the English countryside. With a love for outdoor exploration, Sarah cherished the moments spent with her family, reli...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks' episode we explore the Rotenburg Cannibal. In the serene countryside of Rotenburg, Germany, a quaint village nestled among verdant fields and rolling hills, an unimaginable horror unfolded—a tale so macabre that it sent shockwaves through the world...

*** Content Warning: Child Victims *** Born in difficult circumstances herself and owing her own life to the nurses that helped save her: Lucy Letby was born with a desire to help people and save lives. This desire took a dark turn to become a nightmare for the families of the infants entrusted to her care. As Letby embarked on her career as a nurse, her actions veered into the realm of suspicion...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks' episode we explore the Manson Family Cult. In the tumultuous landscape of late 1960s America, a charismatic and enigmatic figure emerged, captivating a group of young followers with promises of revolution and transcendence. This figure was Charles M...

*** Content Warning: Mass Murder & Terrorism *** On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. He was about to commit mass murder. Inside the vehicle was a powerful bomb made out of a deadly cocktail of agricultural fertilizer, diesel fuel, an...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks episode we explore the Bind, Torture, Kill (BTK) case. In the heartland of America, amidst the tranquil streets of Wichita, Kansas, a phantom stalked the night, leaving behind a trail of fear and devastation. From the 1970s to the early 2000s, the city w...

*** Content Warning: Murder and Graphic Violence *** The Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 stands as one of the most notorious chapters in the annals of American crime history. Occurring on February 14th, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, this brutal event marked a pivotal moment in the Prohibition-era gang wars that gripped the city. Seven members of the North Side Gang, led by George "Bugs&quo...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks episode we explore the Monster of Florence. In the rolling hills of Tuscany, where vineyards sprawl under the warm Italian sun, a chilling spectre lurked in the shadows, haunting the idyllic landscape with a reign of terror that would span decades. The t...

*** Content Warning: Hijacking *** On November 24, 1971. During the flight from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, a man who identified himself as Dan Cooper told a flight attendant he was armed with a bomb, demanded $200,000 in ransom (equivalent to approximately $1,500,000 in today’s money) and requested four parachutes upon landing in Seattle. After releasing the passengers in Seattle, t...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks episode we explore the Green River Killer. In the quiet suburbs of Seattle, Washington, the serene façade belied a growing darkness that would cast a long and chilling shadow over the region. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, the Green River Killer, a malevo...

*** Content Warning: Gun Violence *** The North Hollywood shootout, also known as the Battle of North Hollywood, was a confrontation between two heavily armed and armored bank robbers, Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Mătăsăreanu, and members of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California, United States on February 28, 1997. Both robbers were kill...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks episode we explore the Toy Box Killer. In the vast deserts of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the quiet façade of a trailer concealed a chamber of unspeakable horrors. The man behind this nightmare was David Parker Ray, infamously known as the Toy Box...

*** Content Warning: Cannibalism and Murder *** In July 1884, the yacht Mignonette set sail from Southampton to Sydney, with a crew of four: Tom Dudley, Edwin Stephens, Edmund Brooks, and Richard Parker. Dudley, the captain, faced financial struggles, and the crew embarked on the voyage hoping for a fresh start. Unfortunately, the journey took a grim turn when the Mignonette sank in the South Atla...

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks episode we explore the Servant Girl Annihilator. In the moonlit nights of the 1880s Austin, Texas, a city gripped by fear and uncertainty bore witness to the gruesome acts of one of the earliest documented serial killers in American history—the infamous...

*** Content Warning: Mass Murder | Child Victims | Graphic Descriptions of Injuries *** On 28 April 1996, Martin John Bryant would commit an atrocity so horrifying, it would change the lives of many families, shock the nation of Australia, and tighten gun laws forever.

*** Content Warning: Mass Murder | Child Victims | Graphic Descriptions of Injuries *** On 28 April 1996, Martin John Bryant would commit an atrocity so horrifying, it would change the lives of many families, shock the nation of Australia, and tighten gun laws forever.