Best Prash Ganendran Podcasts (2025)

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79 | History’s Deadliest Gunshot: Gavrilo Princip and the Sarajevo Assassination That Sparked WW1 57:24

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In Sarajevo on 28 June 1914, a young Bosnian student named Gavrilo Princip fired a shot which would become the deadliest in history. With the help of co-conspirators from underground nationalist group Young Bosnia, he assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie during their imperial visit to the capital. Their deaths set off a domino …

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78 | The Murdered Watchmaker of Norfolk: The 1853 Case of Lorenz Beha 18:07

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In 2025, two pocket watches were sold at an auction, prompting renewed interest in a 170 year old East Anglia murder case. They were made by skilled German craftsman Lorenz Beha, who came to England to set up his watchmaking business in Norfolk. On a cold November day in 1853, Beha was found murdered on a quiet country road by a local labourer who …

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77 | Murder at Edencroft Hostel: The Tragic True Crime Story of Stephanie Baird 23:09

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Just days before Christmas 1959, the Edencroft Hostel in Birmingham became the scene of a shocking murder. Stephanie Baird, 29, was brutally killed by 27-year-old Patrick Byrne, a man hiding a history of stalking and violent sexual fantasies. The case revealed the terrifying progression from secret obsession to murder, leaving investigators to conf…

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76 | Who Killed Kent Reeks? A Murder Mystery in Wolverhampton 26:57

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In January 1914, the industrial town of Wolverhampton became the backdrop to a baffling mystery when 24-year-old ship’s engineer Kent Reeks was found shot dead near a disused mine shaft — 90 miles from the Liverpool hotel where he had been staying. Just days earlier, he had arrived from Canada, carrying a large sum of money and travelling in the co…

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75 | Murder in Sovell Woods 17:40

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In 1913, the little known hamlet of Gussage St. Michael in Dorset, southwest England, became the scene of a shocking discovery when a young woman’s body was found buried in woodland. This obscure true crime case explores the lives of killer William Burton and his victim, Winifred Mitchell, and how she came to be buried in a shallow grave in one of …

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74 | Murder at The Crumbles 26:05

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In the summer of 1920, Irene Munro chose a solo holiday in Eastbourne, on the south-east coast of England, over joining her mother in Edinburgh. Days later, her body was found buried on the remote Crumbles beach by a family on holiday. She had been violently murdered. As police investigated, newspapers suggested she had led a double life. With the …

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73 | The Tragic Murder of Station Master Edward Walshe 11:33

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In 1868, 19-year-old railway porter Thomas Wells shot and killed Dover Priory stationmaster Edward Walshe after a disciplinary dispute. Wells showed little remorse and offered no resistance during his arrest. He was tried, found guilty, and became the first person executed privately under the new Capital Punishment Act. I originally created this ep…

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72 | Murder on a Tropical Island: The True Crime Case of Deborah Gardner 20:28

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Deborah Gardner joined the Peace Corps in 1976, hoping to make a positive impact in Tonga. She embraced the local culture and formed close bonds with the community. But one volunteer, Dennis Priven, developed a disturbing fixation. What followed would lead to tragedy and lasting controversy. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for video versions of the…

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71 | The Wimbledon Lovers’ Lane Murder 14:32

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In July 1938, a woman’s body was discovered on Somerset Road in Wimbledon, just yards from Centre Court. The investigation revealed she had been murdered, prompting a nationwide search for van driver George Brain. In this episode, we explore Brain’s background, how the police tracked him to his hideout, and the revelations that emerged during the i…

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70 | A Brutal Murder in West Bromwich: The Case of Stanley Eric Hobday 14:36

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In the early hours of August 1933, Charles Fox was murdered during a violent break-in at his West Bromwich home. The crime triggered a large-scale police investigation that uncovered a trail of forensic evidence linking the attack to 21-year-old Stanley Eric Hobday. As the manhunt intensified, Hobday’s movements led officers across the country. Thi…

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69 | Clive Olive and The Mad Dogs of Sussex 26:07

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In 1973, the body of a teenage boy surfaced in Shoreham Harbour, weighted down with concrete and secrets. Clive Olive was 16, a dreamer turned drifter, seduced by a violent subculture. This episode unravels the chilling story of biker gangs, betrayal, and revenge in 1970s Britain. The motive was personal. The violence, unforgettable. Subscribe to m…

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68 | The Mummy’s Boy Who Killed: The Dark Tale of Sidney Fox 24:52

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Sidney Harry Fox and his mother Rosaline enjoyed staying at expensive hotels up and down the coast of southeast England, although they could rarely afford to pay. The staff at the Hotel Metropole in Paradise Street, Margate, were charmed by Sidney, who seemed so considerate and devoted to his mother. Little did they know that behind this performanc…

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67 | The Charlotte Bryant Murder Case: Love, Lies, and Arsenic 28:30

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Charlotte Bryant was at the centre of a rural murder case that shocked an English village in 1935. When her husband died after a series of unexplained illnesses in their Dorset cottage, suspicions turned to poison. This true crime episode explores the investigation, the role of arsenic, and the events that led to one of Britain’s most infamous murd…

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66 | The Murder of Dawn Viens: Hidden Without a Trace 25:00

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When Dawn Viens vanished in 2009, her husband David claimed she’d left after an argument. Two years later, he confessed to killing her — and offered a chilling explanation. Despite no body being found, he was convicted of second-degree murder. This true crime episode investigates control, violence, and a shocking confession. 💡 Support me on Patreon…

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65 | The Murder of Harriet Lane (Victorian True Crime) 19:31

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In Victorian London, Henry Wainwright, a once-respected businessman, leads a double life of deception, infidelity, and mounting debt. When his mistress, Harriet Lane, becomes an inconvenient burden, he devises a gruesome solution. 💡 Support me on Patreon to get ad-free episodes https://www.patreon.com/prashsmurdermap 💰 Make a one-off contribution E…

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64 | Murder in the Blackout: The Shocking Wartime Killing of Rachel Dobkin 32:36

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During the blackout nights of WWII London, under the haunting wail of air raid sirens and the devastation of the Blitz, one of the city’s most chilling true crimes was quietly buried beneath the rubble. In this episode, we uncover the twisted tale of Rachel Dobkin, whose dismembered and burned body was discovered in a bombed-out chapel in 1942. As …

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63 | Geoffrey Ferguson: Landlord From Hell (Mass Murder in Connecticut) 21:10

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Landlord Geoffrey Ferguson, enraged over a bounced rent cheque, drove from North Carolina to Connecticut and unlawfully evicted his tenants by force. The murders that followed shocked the community and were described as the worst mass killing in Connecticut’s modern history. 💡 Support me on Patreon to get ad-free episodes https://www.patreon.com/pr…

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62 | Dark Underpass: The Murder of Nella Olander 31:35

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On July 27, 2018, in Fagersta, Sweden, a cyclist discovered a semi-nude woman, Nella Olander, lying in a dark underpass, fatally stabbed. Soon after, 14-year-old Thomas confessed to his mother that he and a man twice his age Johan Fallqvist, had attacked her. What brought Thomas and Fallqvist together in this toxic partnership? My YouTube Channel w…

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61 | The Plumstead Tragedy: A Victorian Murder Story(mini episode) 11:49

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In 1890, a young machinist named Walter James Lyons committed a shocking act of violence on the streets of Plumstead, southeast London. What drove this 20-year-old to murder a decorated soldier in broad daylight? The answer lies in a moment of rage, a clash of Victorian morality, and a mother’s decision that scandalised an entire community. Leaving…

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60 | Mihail Leshtarski: The Killer From The Caves 21:54

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In 2009, 59-year-old Elena Tomova retreated to her countryside villa in Vlado Trichkov, Bulgaria, seeking peace—only to find evidence of an intruder. That evening, she unknowingly invited her own killer, Mihail Leshtarski, inside, offering him food and shelter. The transient drifter repaid her kindness with brutal murder, strangling Elena, mutilati…

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59 | Jack the Ripper Suspect Profile: Aaron Kosminski, The DNA and the Shawl 32:17

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In this episode of my Jack the Ripper suspect investigations, we explore Aaron Kosminski, a prominent suspect in the case. New DNA evidence, particularly from a shawl linked to Catherine Eddowes, allegedly connects Kosminski to the murders, with a 100% match to a descendant of his. However, doubts about the shawl’s authenticity and the limitations …

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58 | Death at 36,000 feet 16:10

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Welcome to another episode of Prash's Murder Map. Today, I’m doing something a little different. Alongside hosting this podcast, I’m also an author, with several true crime books to my name, including the Murder Casebook series and a forthcoming book on wartime killers Karl Hulten and Betty Jones, due for release later this year. In this special ep…

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57 | Jack the Ripper Suspect Profile - Was Jacob Levy the Ripper? 28:52

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Jack the Ripper’s identity remains one of true crime’s greatest mysteries. In this episode, we explore Whitechapel butcher Jacob Levy, a compelling suspect in the murders of the Canonical Five. Could he be a better suspect than the likes of Charles Lechmere, Montague Druitt, Kosminsky and others? Levy’s life was steeped in tragedy and turmoil. Livi…

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56 | The Strange Murder of Miriam Angel by Israel Lipski 31:59

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In the summer of 1887, Victorian London’s East End, fraught with poverty and unrest, became the setting for a bizarre and senseless true crime. Miriam Angel, an impoverished Jewish immigrant who was six months pregnant, was found poisoned in a locked room, her body lying on the bed. Incredibly, a fellow tenant in the same lodging house, Israel Lips…

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55 | The East Haddon Murder Mystery : Who Killed Annie Pritchard? 16:52

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In 1892, the dismembered body of Annie Pritchard was discovered in a ditch in East Haddon, England, leading to an investigation that linked her death to Andrew MacRae, a man with whom she had an affair. MacRae, who had been living with his wife and children in Birmingham, had moved to Northampton with Annie, where they set up a home, and he eventua…

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54 | The Petts Wood Double Murder: How Joseph Waller Took the Lives of Edward and Elizabeth Ellis 12:33

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Joseph Waller was born in St Mary Cray near Chislehurst, Kent, in 1857 and seemed by all accounts to be a perfectly ordinary child. He aspired to join the police force and went to London to become a constable with the Metropolitan Police, having no inkling that his dream profession would lead to his downfall. For news about my books and free true c…

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53 | The Elusive Jonathan Geydon and the Tragic Murder of Mary White 11:02

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This is the curious case of a killer who handed himself in more than 20 years after committing murder. What made him come forward after so long, when he could have continued to lay low, safe in the knowledge that he was unlikely to ever be found, in the days long before the advent of DNA? For news about my books and free true crime blog posts, chec…

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52 | The Brutal Murder of Ernest Percival Key 11:53

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In December 1938, Ernest Percival Key never made it home for Christmas. His body was discovered by his own son, with only one notable clue left behind—a lone bowler hat, possibly dropped by his killer. But would this single item be enough to unlock the mystery of this true crime case and uncover the person responsible for this brutal crime? For new…

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51 | The Hammersmith Ghost & Strange Murder Defence 7:07

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In 1803, Hammersmith was gripped by fear after multiple sightings of a supposed ghost. Amid the panic, a vigilante named Francis Smith took drastic action, believing he had shot the ghost—only to discover he had killed an innocent man, bricklayer Thomas Millwood. What followed was a trial at the Old Bailey, an unexpected twist, and a revelation abo…

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50 |The Disturbing True Crime Case of the Sinister Frederick Morse 19:17

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This little known true crime case is set in the rural village of Curry Mallet in Somerset. The year is 1933. The crime is murder. In a family which harbours a dark secret and incestuous relationships, a tragedy is about to take place. For news about my books and free true crime blog posts, check out my website www.prashganendran.com Prefer to watch…

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49 | The Bizarre & Mysterious Disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst 11:46

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How do you go about finding someone who walks round a corner and disappears, seemingly without a trace? This is what happened in the curious case of Benjamin Bathurst… For news about my books and free true crime blog posts, check out my website www.prashganendran.com Prefer to watch the video version of this episode? Check out my YouTube Channel ht…

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48 | The Valentine's Day Murder 19:37

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In World War II London, most people came together to fight for victory, whether on the frontlines, in factories, or on farms. But there were some who took advantage of the chaos of war to indulge in their own depraved desires, hoping they would get away with their crimes by slipping away into the blackout, with fewer police on the streets to catch …

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47 | Penny Dreadfuls: Murder In Artillery Passage, Norwich Mystery & The Blackburn Sweeney Todd 32:47

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Here's another collection of short but gruesome vintage true crime cases from the 1800s. Let’s go back in time for a whistle-stop tour of three Victorian crimes that are intriguing, shocking, and little known, including a spate of unidentified body parts which appeared all over Norwich, a sinister servant who bludgeoned his employer with a rolling …

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46 | George Smith: The Brides In the Bath Murders 31:17

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It was inevitable that George Joseph Smith would end up in jail one day. The only question was, how long would it take for his cunning crimes to be uncovered? George was a master of deception who swindled a string of lovers out of their life savings and ensured he was named as the beneficiary in the wills of his many wives. He had a curious obsessi…

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45 | John Walsh: From Axe Murderer to Sandwich Press Killer 19:02

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When Shelly Walsh dropped her kids off at her dad’s on the evening of 30th June 2008, she had no idea it would be the last time she would ever see her son, daughter, and mother alive. What made an ordinary, loving grandfather in New South Wales, Australia, turn into a mass murderer overnight, killing his entire family without warning? Thanks for li…

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44 | Thomas McMonigle: The Devil's Slide Murder 23:58

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What happened to 14-year-old Thora Chamberlain, who was abducted on the way to watch a school football game one Friday afternoon? The main suspect, who had a cunning ruse and a bold disguise, went on the run across America with the FBI hot on his trail. Even after he was captured, he continued to protest his innocence until the end. For news about …

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43 | Malcolm Fairley: The Crimes of The Fox 44:29

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In 1984, a serial burglar and rapist was at large in England, his crimes spanning several Home Counties as well as the northeast of the country. He was armed, masked and dangerous, and he had an unusual calling card – in every house he broke into, he built himself a blanket fort in the living room and made himself at home, watching television and d…

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42 | Penny Dreadfuls: 3 True Crime Cases 36:08

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In this episode, I’m bringing you a collection of short but grisly cases from the 1800s, which on their own would be too short for an episode, but they’re too intriguing not to share so I’ve put three of them together. Let’s go back in time for a whistle-stop tour of three crimes ranging from the brutal to the mysterious. If you’re looking for murd…

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41 | John Martin Scripps: The Travelling Serial Killer 36:26

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When a pair of legs washed up in Clifford Pier Harbour in Singapore, the police knew something was very wrong. That same week, a South African tourist who had travelled to the country to buy the latest electronics was reported missing. He would never make it home. Somehow, in a country with one of the lowest crime rates in the world and a draconian…

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40 | The Mysterious Axeman of New Orleans 1:04:35

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What kind of killer could chisel out the panel of a door and creep inside without waking a soul? How was he so light on his feet that nobody heard him coming on the dark, moonless nights on which he struck? That’s what the people of New Orleans were asking themselves when their city was terrorised by a mysterious Axeman who targeted Italian grocers…

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39 | Anjette Donovan Lyles: Black Widow of Macon 21:51

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Anjette Donovan Lyles ran a popular diner in downtown Macon, Georgia and she oozed Southern charm, wowing customers with her lemon pie and banana pudding. But behind the home-cooked meals and the bright red lipstick-smile, lurked a dangerous killer from whom none of her family members were safe… Thanks for listening! Here's how to get in touch with…

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38 | Linda Ricchio & Ron Ruse : The Fatal Attraction Killer 24:00

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Ronald Ruse was a happy, easy-going young man who enjoyed surfing and softball in his home state of sunny California. But when he met girlfriend Linda Ricchio, everything changed for the worse. This is a sad and alarming story of obsession and stalking that culminated in disaster and ruined more than one life. Thanks for listening! Here’s how you c…

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37 | Murder in the Pink City 31:47

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When a family man desperate for excitement in his mundane life created a fake online persona and swiped right on a beautiful young woman on Tinder, he intended to take advantage of her naivety and hook up with her for casual sex. But neither of them knew it would be a match made in hell...and it was only a matter of time before deception escalated …

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36 | Francis Ballem : The Philadelphia Trunk Murder 16:45

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When a WWII veteran was approached in Philadelphia by a man in a distinctive alpine hat, the two seemed to hit it off. But by the next morning, one of them would be dead and the other would become the object of a manhunt after a grisly discovery was made inside an abandoned footlocker. But was the case as clear cut as it seemed? Thanks for listenin…

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35 | Lynn Siddons : The Canal Towpath Murder 19:12

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Why did it take so long for the killer of 16-year-old Lynn Siddons to be brought to justice? This case involved a man who was obsessed with Jack the Ripper and blamed his crimes on his stepson, and a police force who were woefully inefficient in tackling the case. Lynn’s tenacious grandmother was forced to fight for the truth, in an 18-year legal b…

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34 | Stephanie Scott An Australian Tragedy 22:36

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It should have been obvious that for school cleaner Vincent Stanford, spying on girls in the bathroom was just the beginning. When he began stalking a 12-year-old pupil and amassed hundreds of photos of her, it was only a matter of time before he escalated to rape and murder. His victim was dedicated teacher Stephanie Scott, whose life he cut short…

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33 | The Gunn Hill Murders 23:04

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In the Peak District in 1977, the ‘Year of the Knife’ continued with a robbery that shocked a quiet village, culminating in the murder of a bank clerk and the kidnap of his colleague. Could the police find her in time before the cold night drew in across the freezing Gunn Hill moorland? Thanks for listening! Here’s how you can get in touch with com…

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32 | The Peak District Murders 38:25

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A birdwatching getaway in the Peak District that should have been uneventful was the inspiration for this episode, with my wife and I accidentally choosing to stay just a few hundred yards from the scene of a notorious set of murders, which we learned about by chance. It seems that true crime follows me everywhere… (my wife still doesn’t believe th…

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31 | The Tragic Murder of Denise Amber Lee 21:27

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In this episode, we look at the tragic case of young mother Denise Amber Lee who was abducted from her own home in broad daylight, and the advanced forensics that led to the successful conviction of her captor. Could Denise have been saved if the police had responded more quickly to information provided by a witness? Thanks for listening! Here’s ho…

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30 | Richard Wade Farley : The Silicon Valley Shooter 22:28

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When Laura Black landed her dream job in Silicon Valley, she had no idea that she would become the object of a co-worker’s obsessive desires. Everywhere she went, Richard Farley seemed to be there. Everything she did, Richard Farley was watching. Finally, the sustained stalking episode culminated in a violent showdown that became one of California’…