The Casual Criminalist: Recent Episodes
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Discover the shocking story of Lucy Letby, a seemingly caring nurse who turned out to be a serial killer. Uncover her chilling crimes, the hospital's failures, and how she evaded suspicion for so long. Prepare to be captivated by this bone-chilling tale.
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Discover the shocking story of Lucy Letby, a seemingly caring nurse who turned out to be a serial killer. Uncover her chilling crimes, the hospital's failures, and how she evaded suspicion for so long. Prepare to be captivated by this bone-chilling tale.
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Dive into the chilling tale of Tommy Lynn Sells, a remorseless serial killer. Discover his twisted journey from troubled childhood to heinous crimes, capture, and the quest for justice. Shocking and haunting.
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Unveil the tragic tale of Roscoe ‘Fatty’ Arbuckle, the silent cinema sensation whose rise to fame and fall from grace shook Hollywood. Scandal, trials, and redemption - a story like no other!
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Discover the chilling saga of Graham Young, a young poisoner whose thirst for death led to sinister experiments and multiple victims. Beware, this true crime story will send shivers down your spine!
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Uncovering the Dark Secrets of Albert Fish: A Chilling True Crime Story. Follow the haunting trail of a twisted serial killer who preyed on innocent children, leaving a trail of horror in his wake.
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Unravel the chilling tale of the Son of Sam, David Berkowitz, who terrorized 1970s NYC with his murderous spree. Explore the dark side of the city's history in this gripping true crime story.
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Discover the untold truth behind the heroic actions of officers during the Las Vegas Shooting. Unveil the harrowing aftermath, conspiracy theories, and the impact on gun control in this gripping account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Unveiling the dark side of a renowned music producer, this gripping story explores the violent and controlling behavior of Phil Spector, revealing the consequences of giving celebrities a free pass for their crimes. Listen to the voices of those affected and learn the importance of taking allegations seriously.
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Discover the chilling true story of Joachim Kroll, the German serial killer who terrorized a nation. Uncover his dark secrets, failed investigations, and the shocking trial that finally brought justice.
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Step into the dark and dangerous world of Mark 'Chopper' Read, the notorious Australian criminal. From prison violence to shocking acts, witness the true story of a captivating and unpredictable outlaw.
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Discover the chilling life of Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer, who terrorized America. Explore his childhood, elusive tactics, and shocking confession to 48 murders. Uncover the flaws in criminal profiling and the importance of forensic science in catching such criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Witness the chilling story of James Huberty and the San Ysidro McDonald's massacre. Explore the aftermath, the impact on survivors, and the disturbing factors that led to this tragic event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join us as we delve into the chilling story of the Mad Trapper of Rat River, a mysterious figure who evaded capture for 53 days across arctic wastelands. Discover the shocking truth behind his identity and the secrets he took to his grave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into the shocking true story that rocked Amstetten as we expose the dark secrets hidden beneath one man's house.
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The Casual Criminalist presents a thought-provoking case of Jennifer Pan's involvement in her parents' murder. Should the police be allowed to lie to suspects for justice? Join us as we explore the ethical dilemma. Collaboration between law and morality!
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Discover the chilling origin story of one of Britain's most notorious criminal couples, Rose West and Fred. Unveil the dark secrets behind their heinous crimes in this gripping true crime documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For 15 years, John Cooper haunted the villages in Pembrokeshire. Armed with a sawed-off shotgun and a balaclava, he'd fulfill the role of master burglar when he wasn't attacking or brutally murdering his more well-off neighbors. When he was finally caught, he was unrecognizable, but his downfall came when investigators remembered that he'd once appeared in a game show - and used it to help his victims positively identify him as their attacker.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mikhail Popkov is Russia's most prolific serial killer. It took Russian officials 20 years to track him down, and at the time they believed that he'd killed 22 women - but he'd since admitted to killing more, with his victim count currently standing on 83. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Axeman of New Orleans was a nearly forgotten serial murderer who assaulted twelve victims in the late 1910s. What has kept him from fading into complete obscurity is his letter to the local newspaper in which he claimed to be a demon from Hell that loved jazz music - and if the citizens of New Orleans wanted him to stop killing, they'd be in the middle of a swinging jazz party when he next visited their city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert John Maudsley: Britain's Most Dangerous Prisoner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not every murder mystery has a satisfying ending, and the murders of the Gruber family is one of the more notable ones. Known as the Hinterkaifeck Murders, the mystery surrounding their deaths is over 100 years old, and in today’s episode we're exploring all the theories regarding the deaths of the entire Gruber family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every country has their infamous criminals, and Gert van Rooyen and Joey Haarhoff was South Africa's first serial killer couple. Active in both Pretoria and Johannesburg during the late 1980’s, their crimes shocked the nation, leaving deep scars on the collective psyche of an entire generation. The fates of at least six of their victims are still unknown, and their stories have often been described as “the tragedy that won’t die". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People have gone to great lengths to impress those they love, but VA nurse Kirsten Gilbert's attempts at flirting take the cake. In an effort to impress her new boyfriend, she murdered the people she was supposed to care for, earning herself the moniker "The Angel of Death". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For months, the stench emanating from 12205 Imperial Avenue in Cleveland had its neighbors up in arms. Not only that, but black women were disappearing, and the local authorities ignored the community's concerns. But when two survivors both told the police about the horrors they'd experienced in 12205 Imperial Avenue, the police would come face to face with the gruesome results of their indifference when they finally entered the House of Horrors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billy Milligan robbed drugstores, assaulted strangers, and raped four women before robbing them as well. But he would tell you that he didn't have any memories of his crimes - in fact, he didn't do it. Instead, it was a 19-year-old lesbian named Adalana - one of the 24 personalities that lived within him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when you catch a shark that swallowed another shark that swallowed a human arm? You get the most bizarre unsolved murder in Australian history. We’ll even throw in a second unsolved murder for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the story of Chen Feng Lan, Chen Yun Jie, Liang Xiu Yun, and Liang Hui Xin - the four victims of Hong Kong’s first known serial killer. It's about how they'd lost their lives to a monster, and how he was finally brought to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vampire of Düsseldorf is perhaps one of the most demented, sadistic, monstrous, depraved, and literally bloodthirsty individuals we’ve ever covered on this show - yes, even worse than Pedro Lopez. So fair warning - here be monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Outside of Alaska, not a lot of people have heard of Robert Hansen, the Butcher Baker. He was a special kind of sick bastard - a pathetic "man-child" who took all his insecurities out on the women he killed. As part of his plea deal, he asked that the details of his crimes should remain a secret - but we're more than happy to bring them to light so that no one will forget about the 21 women he'd brutally killed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the early 1980s, the 911 operators working in St. Paul, Minnesota, would receive calls from a crying man. He would lead them directly to his victims, claiming that he couldn't stop hurting those women, and earning himself the name "The Weepy Voiced Killer". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the 1960's, children started going missing all around Manchester, never to be seen again. It wasn't until a young couple went to the police and described how they'd witnessed their brother commit a murder that the mystery of the missing children was solved, and the horrific realities of their deaths became general knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the 14th of January 1964, the Mexican Police would perform a raid on the Loma del Angel ranch. There, they would uncover multiple mass graves as well as over a dozen malnourished young women who'd been enslaved by the Gonzales sisters - a group of middle-aged sisters who not only ran a prostitution ring together but became infamous for killing more than 100 people over the course of almost 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not to be confused with the cartoon character of the same name, the Pink Panthers are a network of jewelry thieves famous for pulling off multi-million dollar heists in under 2 minutes. This episode features some of Simon's favorite things - 3 heists, some excellent police work, a prison break, and a group of thieves that comply with some of The Casual Criminalist’s Rules for Perpetrating a Successful Crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Edmund Emil Kemper III is perhaps one of the USA's most infamous serial killers. He was described as being 'friendly, open, sensitive, and having a good sense of humor," traits that came in handy when he lured 10 young women into his car before killing them, earning himself the nickname "The Co-Ed Killer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pennysavers were a free community periodical that advertised cheap items for sale, often with a description like '$30 Dresser for sale OB. Contact Lisa.'. And it was these women who would be targeted by Bobby Joe Long, earning him the name 'The Classified Ads Rapist'. But then he took it a step further, murdering at least 10 women in the Tampa Bay area before a brave 17-year-old girl named Lisa McVey escaped his clutches and assisted the police in bringing an end to Bobby Joe Long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Known as both the Whitechapel Murderer and Leather Apron, Jack the Ripper killed at least 5 sex workers on the streets of London in the late 19th century. Over 130 years later, his methods, motives, and his real identity still remains a mystery, and is a puzzle that many try to solve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday the 26th of November 2010, at 5:15 pm, Yara said goodbye to her family, left home, and walked the short distance to her gym. Five hours later, she would die alone in a field while her whole family was out looking for her. It would be six years before justice was served, but this case is proof of what a justice system is capable of when the police focus on catching a murderer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the morning of the 9th of January, 1993, firefighters were called to the Romand household in Prévessins-Moens, a quiet French town. The firefighters soon established that only one member out of the family of four had survived, and rushed the unconscious man to the hospital. But when the police went to notify the rest of the family of the tragedy, they soon realized that the nightmare was far worse than they'd first imagined - the entire family had been annihilated. The investigation into the multiple murders would reveal the nest of lies that had led a con-man into murdering his entire family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By all accounts, Tom and Jackie Hawks were phenomenal people, enjoying life to the fullest on their yacht, the Well Deserved. Upon hearing the news that they were going to be grandparents, they put the yacht up for sale - and were never heard from again. Sponsors Shopify - Go to shopify.com/casual for a free 14 day trail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ted Bundy doesn't need an introduction. Suspected of being responsible for the deaths of more than 30 women all over the USA, he once described himself as "the most cold-hearted son of a bitch you'll ever meet". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the 18th century, the American colonies were a wild and lawless place. Two men, later known as the Harpe Brothers, took full advantage of this. For more than 15 years, these two men would kill and rape and rob their way across the wilds of America until they also met a bloody end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is often referred to as Brazil's version of Dexter - a killer of killers. But a deep dive into the Brazilian Punisher's life reveals a far darker truth - that it is easy to kill a killer when you've been surrounded by them for your entire life, and that becoming a monster yourself doesn't automatically make you better than them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nannie Doss looked like a harmless old lady that you'd gladly invite over for tea. But the woman who would become known as The Lonely Hearts Killer, the Jolly Black Widow, and Lady Bluebeard, shamelessly killed the people she was supposed to love - or at least care for - simply because she benefitted from their deaths some way or another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Those who are familiar with the phrase "Epstein didn't kill himself", will know that Jeffrey Epstein is at the center of multiple conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Realistically speaking however, Jeffrey Epstein is one of the most famous serial sex offenders in recent memory. His story is also the story of the people who fought to bring him to justice and the utter failure of the institutions that were supposed to keep the most vulnerable members of our society safe from monsters like him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lizzie Borden was immortalized in song, and the rhyme about the murder of her parents became entrenched in popular culture, even though few remember who Lizzie Borden actually was. But did the Lizzie from the song actually kill her stepmother and father with an axe? Or was it decided that she was guilty long before her trial could reach its conclusion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Poisoning your relatives for one's own gain isn't a new topic on The Casual Criminalist. But what makes Mary Blandy's case unique, is the fact that 18th century forensic science was used to prove that Mary Blandy had knowingly poisoned her own father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2016, a menace was stalking the streets of Anchorage, Alaska. Always hunting at night, this killer would walk up to his unsuspecting victims and kill them without warning. Only after his death would the police be able to link him to his five victims, and soon everyone was asking the same question - what drove him to kill? We might never know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Krugersdorp Murders is a baffling story about the Church of Satan and people who were desperately trying to escape a life in the occult, of sadistic witches and dark rituals, of vampires and werewolves, of the unwilling bride of Satan, and the group of people who tried to save her soul. It is also the story of how a narcissistic, psychopathic liar managed to convince a small group of people that she was a witch, and that it was God’s plan that they had to commit murder for the sake of “the greater good". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the late 1970s, the Hillside Strangler had been captured, and two men now awaited trail. But one of them, Kenneth Bianchi, had a plan for escaping a life sentence - fake a Hillside Strangler attack, complete with DNA. Enter Veronica Compton, Bianchi's own Harley Quinn. Firmly under Bianchi's spell, she would go on to attempt to kill another woman before being caught by the police and ruining Bianchi's plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While it wasn't the first school shooting to take place in the USA, the Columbine High School Massacre is one of the most well known ones. The two shooters had no other reason for the attack than a need to kill, and their legacy has led to over 200 deaths in the years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The murder of JonBenét Ramsey is infamous and has been discussed in 4 movies, a Netflix documentary, a Dr. Phil interview, and 15 books. Today we're going to look at every aspect of this case, and try to see how the facts apply to the various theories surrounding the death of the 6-year-old beauty queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the 25th of June, 2007, World Wrestling Entertainment announced on its website that one of its stars, Chris Benoit, had tragically passed away. But when the details surrounding the deaths of the Benoit family became public, Chris Benoit's legacy was wiped from WWE history. This is a story of severe brain injury, substance abuse, and depression, and how it had all snowballed, bringing three lives to a tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Giovanni Brusca was an enforcer under the Boss of all Mafia Bosses in Corleone, Sicily - Totó Riina. Part of a 12-person hit squad, Brusca was cold-hearted and brutal, and would become known as ‘The Swine’ or ‘The Slayer’. He would admit to killing more than 150 people during his time as a part of the Sicilian Mafia, before turning against La Cosa Nostra and becoming an informant instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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There is much more to Dr. H.H Holmes than his famous 'Murder Castle'. He admitted to murdering 27 people over a period of just three years, but he wasn't your run-of-the-mill serial killer - H.H Holmes was a conman and a fraudster who murdered people for his own financial gain. In this episode, we look at his life in detail and dispel most of the legends that had been built around this infamous man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twice the alliteration. Twice the heist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Wayne Gacy was many things - an abused son, a husband, and father, an honored member of the United States Junior Chamber, and a respected businessman. But behind his charming facade, John Gacy was also responsible for the rape, torture, and murder of 33 young men. In this episode of The Casual Criminalist, we do a deep dive into the history of John Wayne Gacy - the Killer Clown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Henry Lee Lucas is noted as being one of most prolific US killers. But did he actually kill the 100 people that he claimed to have murdered, or was he just a convenient scapegoat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you run a bunch of search engine results for Anthrax or Sarin, you will probably find information relating to today's story.
You may also be contacted by government officials. We can't help you there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Strangely, this is not our first episode involving people hiding in an attic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode: a Hall of Fame TCC villain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hmm. That term paper sounds awfully familiar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to the Manifesto Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alternate suggested title: How to Definitely Get Caught After Murdering Your Husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Hollywood Heist that definitely wasn't scripted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anything in the True Crime genre with "Anatomy" in the title just cannot end well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Injustice. It's not just a video game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Probably a question that answers itself... but just in case, we've got 55 minutes of true crime for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When it comes to missing children, the German police have a track record of solving the majority of cases. One case in particular, however, has left both police and internet sleuths scratching their heads - the disappearance of 15-year-old Rebecca Reusch. Was she kidnapped by her brother-in-law? Did she run away to meet up with the boy she met online? Did she fall prey to human-traffickers? Or did she simply travel to Korea to see her favorite pop star, taking nothing but a purple blanket with her? We might never know... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
At first blush, it looks like just another unsolved episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
YouTube is a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some of those people turn out to be murderers. Brilliant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"In the midst of WII, Berlin wasn't a safe place to be. But it wasn't just the bombs that threatened the lives of the women of Berlin. A new killer was haunting the city's blacked-out trains, luring them in with a smile and a kind word. It would take a dedicated detective to catch him and to end the reign of the S-Bahn murderer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the late 1980s and the early 1990s, Hong Kong's movie industry was mostly funded and run by the city's Triads. They often threatened actors and actresses to agree to certain roles, and when one of these 'discussions' resulted in beloved actress Anita Mui being slapped through the face, it started a gang war between two of the warring gangs in Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some of these details would make a stuffed bird laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For almost two decades, the BTK killer terrorized the citizens of Wichita and Park City, Kansas, torturing and killing ten people and wounding one other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On June 2, 2010, Derrick Bird became famous after he shot and killed 12 people and injured 11 others. But an important question remains: what had triggered this quiet, popular 52 year old into going on a shooting spree, or had he just snapped? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In February of 1951, the Balley family packed up their lives hoping to escape the communist Czechoslovak Republic. Unfortunately, they placed all their trust in the wrong person... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With how much stuff this guy got away with, you just know this guy had to be good-looking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stand by for theories. We've got a few. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twins are just the cutest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You always remember your first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Simon's run of infamous 20th century villains continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Perhaps you've heard of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another story of a lovely, perfectly nice neighbor who definitely killed some people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Somebody better light that black smoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just a harmless elderly woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This valley looks nice. I think I'll take it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's the opposite of a cold read? Is it... a hot read? A warm read? A depressing read about 10 murders in China? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Known vendor of arthouse films, Kimmy K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
American Necrophile. Coming to Starz, Summer 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meryl Streep. Pulitzer Prizes. Nonillions.
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A very Italian Christmas.
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And he wasn't even handsome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mega long. Mega horrible. Enjoy your weekend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a history-making episode of The Casual Criminalist today, as I believe this is the first time Simon has ever had to stop reading a script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prowling his way right into Lizzie's bedroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got a Pantheon-level bad guy here in today's Casual Criminalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is for all you psychos who want-a thah fresh human skin with thah meatball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ghost might be fake, but the murder and legal precedents are both very real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WARNING: this episode features mention of both ghosts and a weird religious guy. Simon reacts.... well, exactly like you think he does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Callum reallllly wants this reward money, guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That's one way to get famous on TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More than one bad guy in this story, y'all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A trip into the woods of Oklahoma, gone awry.
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How can one police department be this corrupt? This incompetent? How do these people still have jobs?
No, seriously. It's not a rhetorical question. How? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 1 of HBO's True Detective was definitely fiction... but it wasn't that far off the mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you're going to be bad at the whole criminal thing, then being good at the escaping part is certainly one way to make up for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terrible grammar. Wrote down crimes on the internet. 1/5 stars, would not recommend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I would love to introduce you to a great show on my network called Sinisterhood - a true crime comedy podcast that covers all things creepy and gives you the deep dives and thorough research you want. Best friends and long time comedians Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney cover things like serial killers, disappearances, cults, cryptids, and even do legal deep dives into things like the Murdaugh murders, Britney Spears conservatorship, and the legal drama surrounding Erika Girardi from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sinisterhood/id1391483100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's more valuable than oil, and you pour it on your pancakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The only thing stopping this episode from taking place off-screen during Dragon Age: Origins is the fact that we know it's in Malaysia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yet another reason why I don't make eye contact with strangers on the bus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't write down your crimes: murder porn edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick Jane not included. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Be careful with those heels, ladies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I am not a lawyer, but it does seem hard to claim insanity when you're holding a human pelt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just your average, everyday Japanese mafia that dabbles in political assassination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This theatrical ruse got away from them just a bit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's not the Riddler, everybody. Lower your expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't you dare say anything bad about Benito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oh, sure. Because a Serbian assassin is so incredibly unprecedented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's something here about sleeping with the fishes, I suppose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, one home's value is absolutely murdered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just in case you haven't had enough cannibalism this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is a whole lot of weird and terrible things, packed into a tight 17-minute package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Great human being? Absolutely not.
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If only the murderer called himself Lonely Boy. Then, the CW would definitely pick up the rights to this story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sure, he kidnapped a bus full of kids. But leaving him in prison for that just seems so unfair! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An investigation into which of these murder theories is the least stupid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Featuring an intro from noted rapper, Jay-Zed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"But... this was the 90s! They had computers!" -Simon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hide your kids. Hide your wife. Hide your abuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Please don't crucify me (in the comments). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode is actually just an advertisement for Occam's Razor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I honestly can't decide if Europe's general lack of Simon Whistlers is a good thing or a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We now return to your regularly scheduled Casual Criminalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If only he had just been short, like a normal angry man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's the only time in modern China that anyone has feared the color red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You won't want to forget the contents of this episode. (Or maybe you will.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I, too, dislike racism. To my great surprise, it's never driven me to rob a bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Someone is always watching.
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Today's episode answers that age-old question: Are These Cops Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the most notoriously uncatchable serial killers in the history of Central Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Criminal Rule No. 26: always consult with your local Latin professor before committing any crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Take care where ye be swashbucklin'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Twitchell's story concludes with even more idiotic wannabe killer mistakes than you could possibly imagine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have fun walking through every room of your house four times before you go to bed tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guys, you can buy screenplays online. You don't have to reenact them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WARNING: this episode may feature Simon doing a very bad Scottish accent.
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This has been a very tough week for pork here on the Casual Criminalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're probably going to avoid the Chorizo options for a while after this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Well, I guess I'm not going camping in Finland anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most unkillable man on the eastern seaboard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Honestly, they kind of deserve each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Titanic was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, and I would much rather have watched the events of today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Come on inside, dear! Have a spot of tea. Don't mind the large chili pot on the table, just there. It's where I keep my severed heads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indentured Servant. Royal Family Member. When you're living in those wretched peasant backwaters known as the American colonies, what's the difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This creep wants you to peel him like a banana. We're not 100% sure what that means, but it definitely can't be good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Not enjoying prison? Perhaps you should just leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two German men provide a near-flawless execution of an annoyingly perfect crime. And it's all because they hit the genetic lottery... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evidently, it's either a tragic story of one woman's failing health... or perhaps something about a portal to another dimension in an elevator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Less blood and guts in this one, but boy is this an incredible heist story. Hope you enjoy :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Just how "genius" these guys were... Well, we'll leave that up to your judgement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Doris Duke is a beloved figure, but she also might have been a murderer. Allegedly. In this episode we explore what a Vanity Fair journalist recently brought to light.
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It's like Jack the Ripper, but in Scotland, with way more weird Bible stuff going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An urban legend in Japan turns out to be all too real... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's a jolly story to celebrate Christmas!
Well, not really. It's a horrible murder story about Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is an episode about a literal s**t eating nun. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the story of Harold Shipman. A name you might not know. But a name you will not forget. A man who should be up their with the likes of Ted Bundy, Ed Gein and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the story of a doctor who murdered his wife (allegedly, and spoiler alert), and then as he tries to get away the police attempt to thwart him by using a brand new technology that didn't even exist a few years before... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Abraham Shakespeare won the lottery. It was the worst thing that ever happened to him, and it eventually lead to his murder... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices