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Episode 39: The Hungerford Massacre

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we examine the case of Michael Ryan and the events of August 19th, 1987 — the day of the Hungerford Massacre. We trace Ryan’s background, his movements leading up to the tragedy, and the devastating timeline of his rampage that left 16 people dead.
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/Hungerford_massacre#https://www.jesip.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Hungerford-Shootings.pdfhttps://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/08/20/Thatcher-English-language-cant-express-horror-of-Hungerford/1718556430400/
 

Episode 38: The Bluebelle

TODAY’S CASEIn November 1961, what should have been a relaxing family vacation aboard the luxury sailboat Bluebelle turned into one of the most chilling crimes on the high seas. When the vessel was later found adrift and burning off the coast of Florida, only one survivor remained—11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault.
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/Bluebelle_(ship)https://honey.nine.com.au/latest/women-who-survived-terry-jo-duperrault-sea-orphan-found-stranded-at-sea/1bdfb4c9-d89c-4461-9d37-1a83b27e6f41Alone: Orphaned on the Ocean by Tere Duperrault Fassbender & Richard Logan
 

Episode 37: Colin Pitchfork

TODAY’S CASEThis week we’re talking about Colin Pitchfork — the guy who ended up being the first ever criminal caught using DNA. Back in the 1980s, two terrible crimes in a small English town had everyone on edge, and police had no clue who was behind them. Then along came a brand-new bit of science that completely changed the game.
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/Colin_PitchforkThe unsolved murder of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth. The Colin Pitchfork Case That Transformed Criminal Investigation by Ricky Indrawanhttps://www.thesun.ie/news/1796145/who-colin-pitchfork-prison-release/https://theconversation.com/a-milestone-legal-case-from-35-years-ago-holds-important-lessons-for-how-courts-deal-with-scientific-evidence-today-244033https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01440365.2024.2414536#d1e388https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-dna-science-andrews-case/41877068
 

Episode 36: Anita Cobby

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we cover one of Australia’s most infamous and heartbreaking crimes: the 1986 abduction and murder of Anita Cobby. Anita, a 26-year-old nurse and former beauty queen, was brutally attacked while walking home in Sydney.
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_Anita_CobbyRemembering Anita Cobby by Mark Morri
 

BONUS: Santana True Crime with Cameron & Brian Santana

TODAY’S CASEThis week we sat down with Cameron and Brian Santana to dive into their book Murder on Campus and the chilling true story of Virginia Olsen.We dive into how they uncovered the story, what stood out most during their research, and why this case still sticks with people today.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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Santana True Crimehttps://open.spotify.com/show/5uJGmyJPHErE74Jm92GrBG?si=9f4477f91e9e44adhttps://www.instagram.com/santanatruecrime/ 
Brian Santana https://briansantanaauthor.com/https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeprofessor/
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Episode 35: The Clarkefield Hotel

TODAY’S CASEThis week we’re diving into the story of the Clarkfield Hotel — a small-town pub with a surprisingly big past. We chat about its early history in Victoria, how it became a hub for locals and travellers, and some of the darker tales that earned it a notorious reputation. From country charm to crime and chaos, this hotel has seen it all.
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/Clarkefield,_Victoria https://shapeclarkefield.com.au/why-clarkefieldhttps://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/north-west/haunted-coach-and-horses-inn-one-for-the-history-books/news-story/ca04faebc278ee12150393ca7d386b52https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/clarke-sir-william-john-3229https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io9zRVn2294https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4Ug42hdTvAhttps://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Australian-gold-rushes/631737#:~:text=The%20Chinese%20were%20treated%20very,white%20miners%20attacked%20the%20Chinese.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm72dMLrH8E
 

Episode 34: Michael Gilbert

TODAY’S CASEIn this episode, we cover the heartbreaking case of Michael Gilbert, a vulnerable young man in the UK who fell under the control of the Watt family. For years he was abused and exploited until his tragic murder in 2009
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_Michael_Gilberthttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/8588274.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/8589422.stmhttps://web.archive.org/web/20130604181327/http://www.luton-dunstable.co.uk/News/New-headless-body-murder-charges-.htmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8625079.stmhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-14064016http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8629123.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/beds/bucks/herts/8551823.stmhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/apr/26/family-jailed-blue-lagoon-murder-michael-gilbert?INTCMP=SRCHhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110929214259/http://www.luton.gov.uk/Media%20Library/Pdf/Housing%20%26%20social%20services/Community%20Care/Protecting%20Vulnerable%20Adults/Adult%20A%20ExecSumFINAL.pdfhttps://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/case_details_on_murder_of_michae/response/1714373/attach/html/4/Annex%20A%20FOI2020%2007237.docx.html
 

Episode 33: Women of the Old Melbourne Gaol

TODAY’S CASEThis week we’re heading inside the Old Melbourne Gaol — but not for Ned Kelly. We’re talking about the women who were executed there. Their stories are a mix of tragedy, desperation, and some pretty shocking crimes. We’ll chat through who they were, what landed them behind those walls, and the final moments they faced at the gallows.
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/Old_Melbourne_Gaol# https://australiasdarkheart.weebly.com/elizabeth-scott.htmlhttps://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/provenance-journal/provenance-2019/attitudes-wife-beating-colonial-victoria https://graham64.wordpress.com/tag/elizabeth-scott/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Knorrhttps://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/frances-knorr-the-brunswick-baby-farmer/?srsltid=AfmBOopdnDFLrcGS7hGnxTS5grpCV-hawkqM0jdEiKacnbr6EdIqqR6Hhttps://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/knorr-frances-lydia-minnie-13030 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Needlehttps://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/martha-needle/?srsltid=AfmBOoqclb0yj6jwzKmwf6B0ayT9yHzXw1PNe1BigWnWPq6A0h-w35Clhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8677347https://newdiogenesmelbourne.wordpress.com/2018/03/14/martha-needles-headstone/https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/past-exhibitions/wayward-women/emma-williams/?srsltid=AfmBOoog0-QmXq-p5qORcukz6ymUb60SwQinDlNwyhFcxzwbHt8ahhxchttps://australiasdarkheart.weebly.com/emma-williams.htmlhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/100866004https://www.pmhps.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Emma-Williams-PMHPS.pdfhttps://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ellen-kelly
 

Episode 32: Robert Black

TODAY’S CASEThis week, we’re talking about Robert Black – the delivery driver who was delivering something far more sinister than parcels. From the 80s fear that gripped the UK to the shocking way he was finally caught, we’re diving into one of Britain’s most disturbing cases.
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/Robert_Black_(serial_killer)https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/black/violence_1.htmlEnd of Innocence by Zoe ApostolidesThe Face of Evil: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert Black by Robert Giles and Chris Clark

Episode 31: Georgia Williams

TODAY’S CASE17-year-old Georgia Williams vanished after agreeing to a photoshoot with a family friend, Jamie Reynolds. What seemed like a harmless outing turned into a premeditated and horrifying murder. In this episode, we unpack the case, the red flags authorities missed, and the lasting impact on her 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://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-25137700Our Georgia by Lynnette Williams with Robin Eveleighhttps://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/r-v-jamie-reynolds.pdfhttps://thegeorgiawilliamstrust.org/donating-money/https://www.facebook.com/TheGeorgiaWilliamsTrust