truecrimediary
True Crime Diary
In our bi-weekly podcast we take a light-hearted look at the story behind an event on this week in true crime history.
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Nov 11, 2025
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Episodes
Guy Fawkes: Gunpowder, Treason & Plot 08.11.2020 49:11
In this episode we discuss Guy Fawkes and the 1605 Gunpowder Plot to blow up The Houses of Parliament, how gunpowder is actually more dangerous than it sounds, and how you've been going on about Guy Fawkes this whole time. Featuring special guest vocalisations by Floss Leicester, and a withered old man. In a minor but unfortunate error, James VI is described as James IV, but I'm not going to cry a...
Dennis Nilsen: Killing for Company 25.10.2020 1:06:59
In this episode we discuss notorious British serial killer Dennis Nilsen, how his dog Bleep looks like animated devil-dog Mr Pickles, Fanfare of the Common Man and the best day of my life, while Rue seems to know too much about disposing of a body.
Bad Times for Loomis Fargo 11.10.2020 34:55
In this episode, we discuss the 1997 theft of $17.3million from the Loomis Fargo Armoured Car Company, and how not to behave when you steal a lot of money.
Machine-gun Kelly (not that one) 27.09.2020 32:37
In this episode we discuss Machine-gun Kelly, the bootlegger, bank robber and kidnapper, and Katherine Thorne, the woman behind America’s most wanted criminal.
Lord Haw-Haw Calling 13.09.2020 37:04
In this episode we discuss William Joyce - AKA Lord Haw-Haw - Treachery, Treason and High Treason.
Georgi Markov: Death by Umbrella 30.08.2020 26:00
In this episode we discuss Bulgarian émigré Georgi Markov's murder, and the mysterious case of the umbrella assassinations.
Vincenzo Perrugia: The Most Popular Man in Italy 16.08.2020 43:00
In this episode we discuss Vincenzo Peruggia and the 1911 theft of the Mona Lisa.
Lizzie Borden took an axe, apparently 02.08.2020 36:00
In this episode we discuss the case of Lizzie Borden and the Borden murders, and make chopping noises.
Dr Crippen: Hanged by Radio 22.07.2020 36:06
In this episode we discuss the case of Dr Crippen, his flight across the Atlantic and hanging in general.
Ruth Ellis: The Last Woman Hanged in Britain 12.07.2020 31:46
In this episode we discuss the 1955 crime and fate of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain.
A special short introduction 05.07.2020 4:08
In this tiny introductory episode we offer a small taste of what is to come with some extracts from future episodes.
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