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Episode 11: The Somerton Man

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we dive into one of the most baffling true crime mysteries of the 20th century: the case of the Somerton Man. Found dead on an Australian beach in 1948, this unidentified man had no ID, no labels on his clothes, and a tiny scrap of paper in his pocket with the words Tamám Shud—meaning “ended” in Persian. Was he a spy, a lost lover, or something even more mysterious?🔗 LINKSPatreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurderInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murderBuy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Manhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/27/somerton-man-mystery-identity-solved-identified-australia

Episode 10: Aileen Wuornos

TODAY’S CASEAileen Wuornos is one of the most infamous female serial killers in history, but her story is more complex than headlines suggest. From a troubled childhood to life on the road as a sex worker, we explore the events that led to her killing spree, her trial, and the media frenzy that followed.🔗 LINKSPatreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurderInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murderBuy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://capitalpunishmentincontext.org/cases/wuornos#:~:text=Wuornos'%20mother%20abandoned%20her%20and,money%2C%20beer%2C%20and%20cigarettes.https://www.britannica.com/biography/Aileen-Wuornoshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aileen_Wuornoshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/crystalro/aileen-wuornos-factshttps://allthatsinteresting.com/aileen-wuornoshttps://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/aileen-wuornoshttps://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/celebrities-biographies/149772-how-lewis-gratz-fell-aileen-wuornos-husband-die-full-details/https://thecinemaholic.com/aileen-wuornos-girlfriend/www.findagrave.comhttps://murderpedia.org/female.W/w/wuornos-aileen.htmhttp://lindseyboswell.weebly.com/richard-mallory.html

Episode 9: Barney and Betty Hill

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we dive into the mysterious case of Barney and Betty Hill, the couple behind one of the most famous alien abduction stories in history. Their 1961 encounter in New Hampshire sparked decades of speculation, investigations, and pop culture influence.🔗 LINKSPatreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurderInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murderBuy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incidenthttps://aaregistry.org/story/barney-hill-a-story-of-alien-beings-on-earth/https://unresolved.me/the-hill-abductionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g93YoWsHjUhttps://edition.cnn.com/2023/10/19/us/alien-abduction-betty-barney-hill-racism-race-deconstructed-cec/index.html

Episode 8: Albert Fish

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we delve into the disturbing case of Albert Fish, a notorious serial killer and cannibal active in the early 20th century. Known for his horrific crimes, Fish's dark history of abduction and murder shocked the nation.🔗 LINKSPatreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurderInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murderBuy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Fishhttps://serialkillershop.com/blogs/true-crime/albert-fish#google_vignettehttps://lostmediawiki.com/Albert_Fish%27s_final_statement_(lost_handwritten_notes_of_American_serial_killer;_1936)#:~:text=In%20an%20attempt%20to%20avoid,a%20famine%20in%20Hong%20Kong.https://allthatsinteresting.com/albert-fishhttps://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-albert-fish-973157https://www.aiafs.com/images/article-albert-fish.pdfhttps://www.ranker.com/list/albert-fish-facts/jacob-shelton

Episode 7: Robert Fisher

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we explore the chilling case of Robert Fisher, who is suspected of killing his wife and two children before disappearing in 2001. Despite being on the FBI's Most Wanted list for years, Fisher remains elusive.🔗 LINKSPatreon - www.patreon.com/mainlymurderInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainly_murderBuy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/mainlymurderwithmegandmum
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_William_Fisherhttps://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/fisher-robert-william.htmhttps://unsolved.com/gallery/robert-fisher/https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-fisher

Episode 6: The Bloody Benders

TODAY’S CASEKnown as America's first family of serial killers, the Bender family operated a remote inn in Kansas during the 1870s. Under the guise of providing hospitality to travellers, they lured victims into their home, brutally murdering them, and then robbing them of their belongings.
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🌐 CASE SOURCEShttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders https://crimereads.com/the-bloody-benders-americas-first-family-of-serial-killers/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/https://web.archive.org/web/20111010080847/http://www.flexassistant.com/images/Benders.pdfhttps://genealogytrails.com/kan/montgomery/newsarticles1.html

Episode 5: Victoria Climbié

TODAY’S CASEIn 2000, 8-year-old Victoria Climbié died after enduring months of unimaginable abuse at the hands of those who were supposed to protect her. In this episode, we examine the heartbreaking details of her story, the failures that allowed it to happen, and the lasting impact her case had on child protection laws in the UK.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_Victoria_Climbi%C3%A9https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/victoria-climbie-casehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1102191.stmhttps://lx.iriss.org.uk/sites/default/files/resources/113A.%20The%20Victoria%20Climbie%20Inquiry%20-%20Summary-Report.pdf

Episode 4: Maura Murray

TODAY’S CASEIn 2004, 21-year-old Maura Murray vanished after a car crash on a remote New Hampshire road. What happened next remains a mystery. In this episode, we explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the key theories, and the lingering questions in one of the most infamous missing person cases of our time.Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
 
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🌐 CASE SOURCESThe 107 DegreeWikipediaMaura Murray Missing TikTok @mauramurraymissing Mamma MiaMaura Murray Mystery 

Episode 3: Carl Tanzler

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we delve into the eerie and disturbing story of Carl Tanzler, a man whose obsessive love for a deceased patient led to one of the most bizarre cases in true crime history.We dive into the chilling details of his macabre fixation and the discovery that shocked the world.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/Carl_Tanzlerhttps://southernmostghosts.com/carl-tanzler-the-corpse-bride/https://birdinflight.com/en/world/20200416-carl-tanzler.htmlhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/morbid-monday-the-macabre-romance-of-a-man-and-a-mummyhttps://historyhub.info/twists-in-a-twisted-tale-the-exploitation-defilement-and-murder-of-elena-hoyos/
 
 

Episode 2: Daniel Morcombe

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we cover the heart-breaking case of Daniel Morcombe, a young boy who vanished in 2003, sparking a nationwide search in Australia. We explore the details of his disappearance, the years-long investigation, and the eventual conviction of his abductor, the tireless search for justice, and the impact on his family and the community.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_Daniel_Morcombehttps://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/608476/cif-morcombe-d-20190405.pdfhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/daniel-morcombehttps://www.bowdensown.com.au/morcombe-snow