Mainly Murder With Meg & Mum

Episode 58: Lord Lucan

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan. In November 1974, his children’s nanny, Sandra Rivett, was found brutally murdered in the basement of the family’s London home. Moments later, his wife Veronica Duncan, Countess of Lucan staggered into a nearby pub claiming she had been attacked as well.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Bingham,_7th_Earl_of_Lucanhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/487211.stmThe Search For My Mother’s Murderer by Neil Berriman & Glen CampbellNeil's Website: https://www.lordlucanthetruth.com/ 

Episode 57: Going Postal

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we’re talking about the cases that led to the phrase “going postal” becoming part of everyday language — and trust us, the story behind it is a lot darker than the throwaway joke it sometimes gets turned into.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/95968304https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmond_post_office_shootinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Oak_post_office_shootinghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goleta_postal_facility_shootingshttps://www.independent.com/2013/01/31/goleta-postal-murders/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_postal_killings#cite_note-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Going_postal
 

Episode 56: The Aradale Mental Hospital & J Ward

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we’re heading to Aradale Mental Hospital and its notorious high-security ward, J Ward. Once home to thousands of psychiatric patients, Aradale became one of Australia’s largest asylums — while J Ward housed the criminally insane, including some of Victoria’s most dangerous offenders.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aradale_Mental_Hospitalhttps://www.vic.gov.au/ararat-asylum#ararat-asylum-1867%E2%80%931905-to-ararat-training-centre-1966%E2%80%9393-history-in-briefhttps://www.jward.org.au/stories/pumpkin-soup/https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/journals/MelbULawRw/1990/7.pdfhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Davidhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Wallace_(prisoner)https://www.livinglifeinfullspectrum.com.au/blog/the-story-of-mr-bill-wallace-j-wards-oldest-inmate/https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/australia/victoria/step-inside-jward-victorias-prison-for-the-criminally-insane/news-story/f2b339787de2dc8f09908c75eebe2566https://makinghistoryoz.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/aradale-a-historical-overview-1867-1994/
 

Episode 55: Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode we’re diving into the disturbing case of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, the couple whose crimes terrorised Canada in the early 1990s. From manipulation and control to a legal outcome that left many furious.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bernardohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karla_Homolkahttps://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Bernardo,%20Paul.pdfhttps://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/bernardo/
 
 

Episode 54: Fritz Haarmann

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we unpack the chilling case of Fritz Haarmann — a trusted police informant who turned out to be one of Germany’s most terrifying serial killers.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fritz_Haarmannhttps://web.archive.org/web/20141023123126/http://www.crimelibrary.com/serial_killers/history/haarman/index_1.htmlhttps://fritzhaarmannlaw.weebly.com/victims.html
 

From Patreon: Leonarda Cianciulli

TODAY’S CASEShe ran a quiet little shop, loved her kids, and was known for her sweet nature… and even sweeter tea cakes. But behind closed doors, Leonarda Cianciulli was hiding something unthinkable. In this episode, we dig into the chilling story of Italy’s most infamous “soap-maker” and the strange string of disappearances that would haunt a small town forever.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonarda_CianciulliThe Soap Maker of Correggio - F. Amos HurtThe Deadly Soap Maker of Correggio by Genoveva OrtizLeonarda Cianciulli: Sanguine Soaps by Tolo Says

Episode 53: Kylie Maybury

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we’re talking about the heartbreaking case of six-year-old Kylie Maybury. A little girl who should’ve been safe, Kylie vanished and her family and community were left searching for answers for over 30 years.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kylie_Mayburyhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122527072https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/kylie-mayburys-killer-trapped-by-mix-of-newage-science-oldfashioned-policing-20170529-gwfe06.htmlhttps://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1300&dat=19860123&id=kcwzAAAAIBAJ&pg=6758,4146460https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/victoria/sixyearold-kylie-mayburys-1984-melbourne-cup-day-kidnap-and-rape-and-murder-faces-fresh-investigation-by-victoria-police/news-story/3d72f36146568836cebadb278ee7fa63https://www.mamamia.com.au/kylie-maybury-murder/
 

Episode 52: Bryce Laspisa

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we discuss the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old who vanished during a strange, stop-filled drive in 2013. We break down the final known movements, the mysterious crash, and why this case still leaves so many questions unanswered.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://fox40.com/news/local-news/roommate-hoping-for-the-best-after-sierra-college-student-goes-missing/https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/crime/bryce-laspisa-remains-missing-12-years-later-562525https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/bryce-laspisa-california-missing-person-rcna229928https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/bryce-laspisahttps://allthatsinteresting.com/bryce-laspisahttps://i.iheart.com/v3/re/new_assets/63054d863f34185e925fcc8d/?passthrough=1
 
 

Episode 51: Shanda Sharer

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we talk about the tragic murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer. What started as teenage drama and jealousy quickly turned into something far darker. We break down the relationships involved, what happened the night Shanda was lured from her home, and how the truth eventually came out.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Shanda_SharerCruel Sacrifice by Aphrodite Jones

Episode 50: John Wayne Gacy

TODAY’S CASEThis episode covers the deeply unsettling case of John Wayne Gacy, a man who managed to live a double life hiding in plain sight. By day, he was a well-liked local figure; by night, he was responsible for some of the most shocking crimes in true crime history.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy#InvestigationSerial Killers by Time-Life BooksBuried Dreams: Inside the mind of a serial killer by Tim Cahill & Russ EwingBoys Enter The House by David NelsonConversations with a killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes - Netflixhttps://clownopedia.fandom.com/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacyhttps://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/known-unknown-murder-victims-john-wayne-gacy-killer-clownhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2021/10/25/john-wayne-gacys-victims-what-is-known-about-the-28-identified-and-5-unknown-men/https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Wayne_Alexander