EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 22 MIN
The Hollywood Ending: The Matthew Tinling Case - Part One
from The Devil Within · host EVIO Creative
🎧 THE DEVIL WITHIN: The Matthew Tinling Case — Part One Chapters 1–3: The Film in His Head · The Game Begins · Lessons in Fire and Blood 💀 Description: In the spring of 2012, two men shared a small flat in a Maida Vale housing complex meant for people starting over. One of them — Richard Hamilton — was trying to rebuild after years of addiction. The other — Matthew Tinling — was watching Saw VI on repeat. When an argument over £240 in rent spiraled into obsession, Tinling turned the movie’s grotesque morality into real life. He stabbed Hamilton 17 times, tried to sever his spinal cord to recreate a trap from the film, and set the body on fire to “cleanse the scene.” Then he calmly withdrew money with Hamilton’s bank card… and bought crack. In this first episode, follow investigators as they untangle a killing staged like a screenplay — and meet the man who believed he was Jigsaw’s student. 🩸 Chapter 1 — The Film in His Head 🩸 Chapter 2 — The Game Begins 🩸 Chapter 3 — Lessons in Fire and Blood 🎙️ Written & Hosted by: Branden Morgan 🎚️ Produced by: Evio Creative / Bellaire Studios 🎵 Sound Design & Score: The Evio Collective 💬 Call to Action: If this story left you uneasy — good. That means you were listening. Tap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share The Devil Within with someone who loves the dark corners of truth. 🔗 Explore the Evio Slate: Criminal Mischief, Taboo Treasures, The Devil’s Ledger, and The Ides of April. 🌐 Visit eviocreative.com and follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and archival materials. 💰 Sponsors That Keep the Lights Low: 👕 Quince — Luxury essentials at honest prices. 👉 quince.com/DEVILWITHIN for free shipping + 365-day returns. 📱 Mint Mobile — Premium wireless for $15/month. 👉 mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN. 🧠 ExpressVPN — Protect your data everywhere. 👉 expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to 4 months free. 👁️🗨️ The Devil Within is a production of Evio Creative. All events are drawn from verified court transcripts and witness testimony. Some names and sounds have been altered for safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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🎧 THE DEVIL WITHIN: The Matthew Tinling Case — Part One Chapters 1–3: The Film in His Head · The Game Begins · Lessons in Fire and Blood 💀 Description: In the spring of 2012, two men shared a small flat in a Maida Vale housing complex meant for people starting over. One of them — Richard Hamilton — was trying to rebuild after years of addiction. The other — Matthew Tinling — was watching Saw VI on repeat. When an argument over £240 in rent spiraled into obsession, Tinling turned the movie’s grotesque morality into real life. He stabbed Hamilton 17 times, tried to sever his spinal cord to recreate a trap from the film, and set the body on fire to “cleanse the scene.” Then he calmly withdrew money with Hamilton’s bank card… and bought crack. In this first episode, follow investigators as they untangle a killing staged like a screenplay — and meet the man who believed he was Jigsaw’s student. 🩸 Chapter 1 — The Film in His Head 🩸 Chapter 2 — The Game Begins 🩸 Chapter 3 — Lessons in Fire and Blood 🎙️ Written & Hosted by: Branden Morgan 🎚️ Produced by: Evio Creative / Bellaire Studios 🎵 Sound Design & Score: The Evio Collective 💬 Call to Action: If this story left you uneasy — good. That means you were listening. Tap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a review, and share The Devil Within with someone who loves the dark corners of truth. 🔗 Explore the Evio Slate: Criminal Mischief, Taboo Treasures, The Devil’s Ledger, and The Ides of April. 🌐 Visit eviocreative.com and follow @thedevilwithinpod on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos and archival materials. 💰 Sponsors That Keep the Lights Low: 👕 Quince — Luxury essentials at honest prices. 👉 quince.com/DEVILWITHIN for free shipping + 365-day returns. 📱 Mint Mobile — Premium wireless for $15/month. 👉 mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN. 🧠 ExpressVPN — Protect your data everywhere. 👉 expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to 4 months free. 👁️🗨️ The Devil Within is a production of Evio Creative. All events are drawn from verified court transcripts and witness testimony. Some names and sounds have been altered for safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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