True Crime Tuesday

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On Episode 6, we move in to the second half of the season with a close look at one of the most bizarre murderers history has ever provided, none other than David Berkowitz – The Son of Sam. What made this young man from an apparent loving home become so deranged they believed the were taking commands from demons? And, more pressingly, did he act alone? Or are...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On Episode 5, we hit the midpoint mark of Season 2, and do it by taking a close look at one of the most requested cases in history, yes, today, we delve in to the min, life and crimes of none other than Richard Ramirez – “The Night Stalker” Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Episode 4 finds us taking a deep dive in to the world of someone who is believed to be one of the most prolific serial killers ever known, with a suspected 250+ victims, the man dubbed “The Doctor of Death” – Harold Shipman. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to the Patreon only...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we give you a sneak peek at the podcast our Patreons receive fortnightly, "Cold Case" where we look at some of the most famous unsolved cases. On this episode, we take a look at one of the clearest cover-ups of a criminal act in history, that of the disappearance of the Sodder Children. What causes almost an entire community to act in unison aga...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. For our second episode, we take a look at one of the most heinous and shocking crimes in recent years, that of the so called “Slenderman Stabbings”. How do two 12-year-old girls whip themselves up in to such a frenzy that they begin believing not only in fictional characters, but also that they can literally get away with murder? Joining our Patreon team not...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our Season Debut, we drill down into the timeline which led to the murder of arguably the most famous fashion designer on the planet, the one and only Gianni Versace, gunned down on his own doorstep by the deranged Andrew Cunanan. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to the Pat...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our Season Finale, we take a look at one of the most notorious serial killers the world has ever known, the infamous Killer Clown, John Wayne Gacy. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Cold Case. Cold Case releases fortnightly, even on the down time...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On our penultimate episode of Season 1, we finish the final chapter of the Fred & Rose West horror story, and its everything you could imagine from the downfall of a murderous, seemingly untouchable pair. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Free access to all of our episodes, it can also give you access to the Patreon only podcast, Cold C...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On today’s second episode about Fred and Rose West, we are delving into the middle of the timeline, the killings. This is not for the faint hearted, as we hear about their methods of kidnap and physical abuse. Plus their nonchalant attitude to committing atrocities that most minds could not even imagine. Joining our Patreon team not only gives you early Ad-Fr...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. On today’s first episode looking at the lives of Fred and Rose West, we learn of their upbringing and any mitigating factors which may lend a clue to at least part of their twisted psyche. Certain things in this world become much more dangerous when combined, fire and gasoline, tides and earthquakes, and most certainly, Fred West & Rosemary Letts. Joining...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we examine the origin story of many of the horror tropes you will find in countless films and TV series, join us as we take a deep breath and peer in to the life of the truly disturbed life of murderer, and creator of …memorabilia, the infamous Ed Gein. Don’t forget, joining our Patreon will get you early, ad-free access to all episodes, and you can als...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. Today we take a peek in to the mind of the murderer of arguably one of the worlds greatest musicians, John Lennon, and try to relive the timeline of events that drove his killer, Mark David Chapman, to carry out one of the worlds most infamous crimes. Don’t forget, joining our Patreon will get you early, ad-free access to all episodes, and you can also gain a...

Welcome back, to The Deadly Countdown. This week, we take a look at arguably the most intriguing cold-case from the UK, that of the much loved Jill Dando. Theories abound as to who was responsible for her assassination on her own doorstep, but as we soon learn, especially in a murder investigation, placing all your eggs in one basket can prove both costly, and deeply embarrassing for law enforceme...

Welcome, to The Deadly Countdown. On today’s debut episode, we take a dive in to the killings that spawned millions of dollars worth of films and books, and put the murder location in the forefront of everyone’s mind when discussions on ghosts are made. Simply saying the word “Amityville” conjures images of the infamous house, with its windows appearing like eyes. But, although the alleged paranor...

Welcome, to The Deadly Countdown. Our second episode takes us to the sleepy town of Ossett, West Yorkshire. It’s here, amidst a run of poor fortune, that the Taylors, Michael & Christine, would find solace in a charismatic Christian movement. But what appeared at first to be just what the doctor ordered for the couple, resulted in one of the strangest and most barbaric cases the UK has ever se...