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The Criminal Craic
by TheCriminalCraic
Hello we are Gem and Victoria and we'd like to welcome you to The Criminal Craic, your new favourite UK-based true crime podcast.We are childhood best friends, and have come together to bring you incidents of true crime from across the globe every fortnight.Every fortnight, one of us will throw a case at the other, who is blisfully unaware of what's to come so every reaction, question, and twisted theory you hear is 100% genuine and off-the-cuff.
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EPISODE 25: 3 Ha'pennies
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, you'll be happy as its very limited today due to time constraints .... case begins at 6mins and 5secs**This episode takes us back to Victorian England to the quaint and sleepy rural market town of Alton, Hampshire (which is approximately seventy miles south of London).Another one of those places where “nothing much ever happened ......"Episode written, researched and art work by Victoria.Episode edited by Gem.REFERENCESworldterrible.blogspot.com. Fredrich Baker - the horrible murder of Sweet Fanny Adamshampshireconstabularyhistory.org.uk. The murder of Fanny AdamsWatchingTrueCrimeStories.tapatalk.com. Killed a girl today. It was fine and hot. jack-the-ripper-tour.com.ThomasGatesandthefindingofthebodyofFannyAdamswikipedia.MurderofFannyAdamshampshireculture.org.uk.Local History: The True Story of Sweet Fanny Adams stephenliddell.co.uk.TheterriblemurderofFannyAdamswhichgivesusaphrasewestillusetoday.blog.adkinshistory.com.SweetFAlegislation.gov.uk.OffencesagainstthePersonAct1861To access the following articles you will need to register at Findmypast. You can sign up for a free trial BUT just registering should allow you to see these for free. MorningHerald(London).28August1867.Page8.WeymouthTelegram.5September 1867.HampshireAdvertiser. 30November1867. Page11.HuddersfieldChronicle. 14December1867.Page5.
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EPISODE 24: The Atrocious Quadrille
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, you'll be happy as its very limited today due to time constraints .... case begins at 8mins 51secs**After two hours of banging on the locked and bolted door of his home at, 6 Rue de Bruyère, Monsieur Lancelin admitted defeat and called in the French Police for help …… two officers breached the home and at first glance they could see nothing wrong....Episode written, researched and edited by Gem.Art work created by Victoria.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM, YouTube, and TikTok .REFEFERNCESARTICLESallthatsinteresting.com/papin-sisterscrimemagazine.com/papin-sisters-frances-crime-centurythe-crime-of-the-papin-sisterspassionblogeliot/2022/02/28/the-papin-sistersdnbstories.com/2017/05/the-horrible-story-of-papin-sistersthemaidmurdersWIKIPEDIA24 Hours of Le MansCongregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good ShepherdLe MansLimogesMISCELLANEOUSancestors.familysearch.clemencederrescarc.library.oregonstate.edu/omeka/exhibits/show/seed/mid-19th-century/mid-19th-century-thorburn-1832/
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EPISODE 23: The Nothing Man
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, you'll be happy as its very limited today due to time constraints .... case begins at 10mins 7secs**There are numerous murders, disappearances and unanswered questions which orbit one individual who’s name most of us first heard in the early2000’s – that individual is called Steve Wright ….. not the DJ .....Episode and artwork, written, researched and created by Victoria.Episode edited by Gem.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM, YouTube, and TikTok .REFEFERNCESwww.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7479855/Police-reopen-probe-1999-murder-Vicky-Hall.htmlwww.suffolklive.com/news/suffolk-news/victoria-hall-felixstowe-murder-case-5715056www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjll1g42ew3owww.cps.gov.uk/east-england/news/serial-killer-convicted-over-1999-murder-and-kidnapnews.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/629/629/7251575.stmnews.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7256402.stmnews.sky.com/story/only-surviving-victim-of-suffolk-strangler-steve-wright-says-others-may-have-lived-if-police-had-taken-her-seriously-13503813www.thefreelibrary.com/HE+TRIED+TO+%27BECOME+A+FRIEND+OF+SUZY%27S+ALL+THE+TIME%27.+COPS+PROBE...-a0874666264www.suffolk.police.uk/news/suffolk/news/news/2026/january/steve-wright-convicted-of-the-murder-of-victoria-hall-in-1999/www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0er2gpxdeqo//www.suzylamplugh.org/suzys-story
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EPISODE 22: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare.
Towards the end this episode has a slight change in sound thanks to techy gremlins, sorry about that folks.** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, you'll be happy as its very limited today due to time constraints .... case begins at 2min 9 secs**When Matthew Gould finished work at around 3pm on Friday 3rd May 2019 I imagine he like most of us when we finish up for the weekend, was just delighted to done with the grind for another week........Episode written, researched and, edited by Gem.Episode art work created by Victoria.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM, YouTube, and TikTok .REFERENCESArticlesMan admits murdering Poppy Devey Waterhouse in Leeds - BBC News Man admits murdering Poppy Devey Waterhouse in Leeds - BBC News 5th April 2019 Poppy Devey Waterhouse murder: Ex-partner jailed for life - BBC News 12th April 2019 Ellie Gould: Teenage boy charged with murder - BBC News Ellie Gould: Teenage boy charged with murder. Ellie Gould death: Family pays tribute to 'caring young lady' - BBC News 29th May 2019 Ellie Gould murder: Thomas Griffiths jailed for fatal stabbing - BBC News 8th November 2019 Ellie Gould's 'evil' killer should never be released, family says - BBC News 8th November 2019 Teenager jailed for murder of Ellie Gould | Knife crime | The Guardian Friday 8th November 2019 Steven Morris How Wiltshire police caught Ellie Gould's killer Thomas Griffiths | Swindon Advertiser 8th November 2019 Tom Seaward Teenager Thomas Griffiths jailed for murdering schoolgirl Ellie Gould after she broke up with him | London Evening Standard | The Standard Bronwen Weatherby 9th November 2019 'Is my girlfriend OK?' Tiny marks expose 17-year-old British killer - NZ Herald Shireen Khalil for the New Zealand Herald. news.com.au 2nd November 2020 Ellie’s Law | Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 Ellie’s Law | Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. Kangssolicitors.co.uk by Helen Holder 20th September 2023 Killed Women calls for change of law after murder of Nailsea woman | North Somerset Times 24th Sept 2024OTHERSCalne - Wikipedia Killed Women website
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EPISODE 21: Get up! DO NOT go to sleep!!
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, skip to 12mins 10 secs.**TRIGGER WARNING's: This episode shares incredibly graphic content about the abuse, sexual assault and mutilation of a child - please proceed with caution.We understand if you decide to skip this episode and will welcome you back with open arms for the next one. While serving in the US military as a mechanic and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Herb Vincent met a blackjack dealer named Lucy while she was working in one of the towns casinos. The pair hit it off and quickly married ...REFERENCESThe Heart of a Survivor: Blood, Courage, Triumph | Key Peninsula NewsMary Vincent (artist) - WikipediaHe Cut Off a Teen's Arms and Threw Her Down a Ravine — But She Climbed to Safety andHelped Catch Her Attacker - Yahoo News UKI Lost My Arms to a Serial KillerYoung Runaway Suffers Horrific Assault (S3, E1) | I Survived... | Full Episode | Crime 360 -YouTubeInside Mary Vincent's Life - Biography, Love Life, Income & MoreAttempted Murder Laws in Florida: Statutes, Penalties, and Defenses - LegalClarityMary Vincent Speaks Out: 'He Destroyed Everything About Me.' - Los Angeles TimesFrom Victim to a Voice for the Suffering.Episode written and researched by Victoria.Episode edited by Gem.Episode art work created by Victoria.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM, YouTube, and TikTok .
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EPISODE 20: Where is Steven?
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, skip to 7mins 15 secs.**On April 22nd, 1992, an article with the headline, “The Man Who Wanted to Fly” appeared in an issue of the Northern Echo, a regional newspaper that covers County Durham and Teeside.....Episode written, researched and, edited by Gem.Episode art work created by Victoria.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM, YouTube, and TikTok .REFERENCESARTICLES1 The Investigation. Cleveland.police.uk. At the bottom of the page you will find further links from the same source which I used during research. 2 The man who wanted to fly by Neil Sears. The Northern Echo. 22nd April 1992. From newspapers.com you may need a subscription to read this article. 3 Pensioner parents of man who has been missing for 30 years are released without charge after being arrested for his murder following cold-case review by Katie Feehan. Dailymail.co.uk and mailonline. 16th February 2021. 4 Steven Clark: Letter sent to police in 1999 released. Bbc.co.uk.12th November 2020. 5 I sent police mystery letter about killer of man who disappeared 28 years by Jeremy Armstrong. Mirror.co.uk. 3rd December 2020. THE DOCUMENTARY6 Link to the ITVX documentary “Accused of Murdering Our Son”.WIKIPEDIA7 Brakpan,South Africa.8 Kimbolton,Cambridgeshire9 Kirkliston10 Redcar11 Saltburn-by-the-SeaMISCELLANEOUS12 Muriel Brand School. murielbrand.co.za13 Bio of Mrs Muriel Brand. murielbrand.co.za14Distance to Saltburn Bank from Saltburn Beach and other information about the Bank. climbfinder.com.15 Information about the NVQ. Coursetopia.co.uk16 Search: provinces of South Africa. Bing.com.17 Dates for sunrise and sunset in Marske-by-the-sea on Monday, 28th December 1992. Weather-temperature.net
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EPISODE 19: DeDushka
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, skip to 13mins 57secs.** FOR TRIGGER WARNINGS please see below."I think most of you will have heard about the case I’m covering in today’s episode. As soon as I say that you might call the individual involved a plangonologist. This term refers to a collector of dolls, but more specifically to someone who has a deep interest in dolls rather than a mere collector....Episode written and researched and, art work created by Victoria. Episode edited by Gem.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including the sexual assault of a child, the desecration of graves , and discussion of mental health conditions.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM, YouTube, and TikTok .REFERENCESArticles1 Russian historian Anatoly Moskvin collected dead girls at home. www.hnn.us. 28th November 2011.2 The Russian doll man. www.Adargle.medium.com.15th February 2021.3 The doll maker’s dark secret: a true crime story that shook Russia to it’s core. truecrimestories.medium.com. 20th June 2025.4The mummified dolls of Nizhny Novgorod: The chilling case of Anatoly Moskvin. www.theuniversalnews.com.25th July 2025. 5 The Russian historian who lived with 29 dolls made of corpses. www.Livionotebook.medium.com. 3rd November 2025.6Tatyana Kokina-Slavina (TanyaTank). www.Kokina.ruWikipedia7 Anatoly Moskvin.8 Death in Russian traditions.9 Matroshka doll. Definition of DeDushka.Wiktionary 10 Definition of the word "plangonologist". www.wikitionary.org.
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EPISODE 18: The 'Christmas Tree Couple' Part 2
* For those who don't like the chit chat at the start, please got to ( ) where the case starts*FOR TRIGGER WARNINGS please see below.This is the Second Part of an case which began on the afternoon of the 19th of December. If you haven' listened to it please find it hereChristmas was fast approaching as couples from the Church local to the town of Ethel gathered outside the cosy home, shared by the Maurin’s, Ed and Wilhelmina, who was fondly know as Minnie, on their 120-acre Christmas Tree Farm, for their annual festive potluck .... Episode written, researched and edited, by Gem.Art work created by Victoria.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including actions against the vulnerable, the sexual assault and murder of children, abuse of animals, necrophilia, and colourful language .Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .Much of the information for this episode has the same sources as in Part One. To see them check out the Episode 17 description here
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EPISODE 17: 'The Christmas Tree Couple' PART 1
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, skip to 8minutes 54secs.** FOR TRIGGER WARNINGS please see below.Today we begin on the afternoon of the 19th of December. Christmas was fast approaching as couples from the Church local to the town of Ethel gathered outside the cosy home, shared by the Maurin’s, Ed and Wilhelmina, who was fondly know as Minnie, on their 120-acre Christmas Tree Farm, for their annual festive potluck .... Episode written, researched and edited, by Gem.Art work created by Victoria.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including actions against the vulnerable, the sexual assault and murder of children, and colourful language .Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCESThe following articles came from newspapers.com to read them you may need to sign up. Some links include more than one article.1 Ethel couple disappears. Longview Daily News. Page 11. 20th December 1985.2 Missing elderly couple feared abducted. Tri-City Herald. 22ndDecember 1985. 3 Elderly couple shot after withdrawing money. Spokane Chronicle. 25th December 1985.4 Missing Ethel couple’s bodies found. Longview Daily News. Page 11. 26th December 1985.5 ‘We’re not used to this kind of thing around here’. Elderly couple’s slaying stuns Chehalis residents. The Olympian. 28thDecember 1985.6 Witnesses give Ethel case more support. Longview Daily News. Page 11. 9th January 1986. 7 Murdered and missing. The Olympian. Page 1. 27thMarch 1986And Lewis County officials fear it’s a body ‘dumping ground’.8 Lewis County locking doors after 10 killings. Kitsap Sun. Page 4. 11th November 1986.9 String of unsolved killings frightens county’s residents. Tri-City Herald. 13th November 1986.10 Couple’s murderer gets 103 years. The Daily Herald. Page 14. 5th December 2013.OTHER ARTICLES11 Raul Sarinana, Cathy Sarinana sentenced to death in nephew's murders by Alicia Robinson. The Press Enterprise. 2nd July 2009.12 1985 Washington Cold-Case Homicide of Elderly Couple Solved. abcnews.com. 10th July 2012. 13 Slaying of Onalaska baseball referee brings 30-year prisonterm for son by Sharyn. L. Decker. Lewiscountysirens.com. 17th October 2012.14 1985 Maurin Murders: Solving the puzzle by Stephanie Schendel. The Chronicle online. 3rd December 2013.15 Former Onalaskan John Booth loses appeal by Sharyn. L.Decker. Lewiscountysirens.com. 15th August 2014. 16 Conrad and Ricky Morales Murders: Where are Cathy and RaulSarinana now by Viswa Vanapalli. Thecinemaholic.com. 22nd December 2021.17 27 Most Frightening Murdered That Happened Around Christmas by Asher Cantrell and DB Kelly. 8th November202318 Christmas tree murders. Thatslife.com.au.20th November 2024.Miscellaneous.19 Population of Ethel WA 1895 - Search. 20 Washington (state). Wikipedia. 21 Yard Birds History. yardbirdshistory.com
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EPISODE 16: In the still of the night.
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, skip to 9minutes 2secs.** Louisa Jane Jarrett was born in June 1892 in Gloucestershire, the daughter of a labourerand his wife. There is little knowledge online about her early years, yet it appears she spent most, if not all of her life in the same familiar corner of England....Episode written and researched by Victoria.Art by Victoria.Edit by Gem.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , TikTok , and YoutubeREFERENCESARTICLES1 Man, 92, arrested over murder and rape of woman in Bristol in 1967. news.sky.com/. 20th November 2024. 2 Woman heard ‘screaming’ on night widow murdered by Leigh Boobyer and Cheryl Dennis. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/. 17thJune 20253 Neighbours of Bristol woman allegedly raped and murdered in 1967 heard screams, court told by Steven Morris. theguardian.com/uk-news. 17th June 20254 ‘Billion to one’ DNA match in 60-year-oldmurder by Chloe Harcombe and Lilly-Mae Messenger. bbc.co.uk/news/articles. 18th June 20255 Print in 1967 murder case matches accused, jury told by Dickon Hooper and Harriet Robinson. bbc.co.uk/news/articles. 19thJune 2025.6 The woman whose murder took 58 years to solve by Tess de la Mare. bbc.co.uk/news/articles. 30th June 20257 Man, 92, guilty if 1967 rape and murder of woman by Emma Elgee and Sarah Turnnidge. bbc.co.uk/news/articles. 30th June 20258 How killer went undetected for decades was caught by Sophie Woodcock, Cheryl Dennis and Tess de la Mare. bbc.co.uk/news/articles.30th June 2025.9 Pensioner, 92, guilty of murdering widow in UK’s ‘longest cold case ever solved’. itv.com/news/westcountry.30th June 202510 The life of the cold case killer who kept a dark secret for 58 years. itv.com/news/westcountry. 30th June202511 92 year old UK man gets life sentence for 1967 rape and murder. nytimes.com/2025/07/01. 1st July 2025MISC12 Definition of Alderman
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EPISODE 15: Forever 11
** For those of you who don't like our chit chat at the start, skip to 9minutes 20secs.** FOR TRIGGER WARNINGS please see below..... It wasn’t until we were a bit older and they moved to St Nic’s Road that I got to see the other side of Whiston, and this is where our case began, and life ended for two little boys... Episode written and researched by Gem.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including child murder.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCESThe following articles came from newspapers.com to read them you may need to sign up. Some links include more than one article.1 Curtains hide a community's sorrow. Daily Post (Merseyside edition). 18th August 1980.& Boy who went home. Daily Post (Merseyside edition). 18th August 1980.2 Boys apple hunt ended in death. Daily Post (Merseyside edition). 19th August 1980.& Gary still "critically ill". Daily Post (Merseyside edition). 18th August 1980.3 Tip boys inquest adjourned. Liverpool Echo. 29th August 1980.4 Pals are buried side-by-side. Daily Post (Merseyside edition). 3rd September 1980.5 Boy's deaths: New remand. Daily Post (Merseyside edition). 5th September 1980.6Tip deaths: New remand. Daily Post (Merseyside edition). 12th September 1980.7 Murder charge man "hit schoolboys after they laughed and swore at him". The Guardian. 17th May 1981.8 Clock clue to killings on tip. Daily Post (3am edition). 7th May 1981.9 Man, 20, cleared of tip murders. Manchester Evening News. 11th May 1981.10 "B-d John is cleared of boys' murder. Daily Record. 12th May 1981.OTHER ARTICLESTo read The Times articles you may need to sign up or subscribe. Some links include more than one article.11 Two unsolved mysteries: Justice at last? thetimes.com/uk/crime.12 Cleared suspect ‘was at scene of boys’ murder’. thetimes.com/uk/crime.13 Murder hunt boys are attacked at rubbish dump. news.google.com/newspapers. 18th August 1980.14‘Idiot’ cleared of tip killings.books.google.co.uk/books.Evening Times. 11th May 198115 Merseyside police reopen investigation into 1980 killing of two boys by Jasper Jackson. theguardian.com/uk-news. 16th October 2016.16 Murder case of friends John Greenwood and Gary Miller re-opened after 36years. news.sky.com. 17th October 2016.17 Whiston boys' murder: New leads in 1980 cold case investigation. bbc.co.uk/uk.20th April 2017.18 Merseyside police say sorry over failure to catch schoolboy killer whose murders shocked the nation by Joe Thomas. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news. 10th May 2019. 19Families still seeking justice for two boys murdered nearly 40 years ago. itv.com/news/Granada.18th Feb 202020Whiston murders: Families of schoolboy victims plead for justice 40 years on by Lucia Binding. news.sky.com. 16th August 2020.21Appeal over Whiston murder on Crimewatch Road Show by Simon Mulligan. sthelensstar.co.uk/news. 23rd September 2020.22Parents mark heartbreaking anniversary of brutal double murder of schoolboys by Luke Traynor. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news. 29th August 2021.23 Double jeopardy law 'getting in the way of victims' says family of murdered Whiston schoolboy by Mel Barham. itv.com/new. 20th December 2021.24 School murders sparked a manhunt and, almost 40 years on, a police apology by Joe Thomas. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news. 11th April 2022.25 A man was suspected of the brutal murder of two boys. Police were told their evidence was 'not compelling enough'. liverpoolecho.co.uk/news. 20th August 2023.WIKIPEDIA26Church of St. Nicholas.27Murder of John Greenwood and Gary Miller.28West Derby Hundred.29 Whiston, Merseyside.30Yes Minister.Episode art created by Victoria.Editing done by Gem.My sincere and heartfelt apologies go out to the family of John Greenwood today after it was brought to my attention I made a mistake during this episode. Click below for details. Gem xAPOLOGY
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EPISODE 14: Trick or Treat
FOR TRIGGER WARNINGS please see below.Eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan started the evening proudly dressed up in his Planet of The Apes costume and excited to head out Trick or Treating in the local neighbourhood with his kid sister Elizabeth who was just 5 years old.Episode written and researched by Victoria.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including the murder of a child.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCES1 2 reddit.com. Post authored user HappyDays984 from 1 year ago. by Post showing a picture of a child wearing a "Planet of the Apes" costume. Similar to the one worn by Timmy O'Bryan, this is NOT Timmy in the pic according to the post. 3 law.justia.com/cases/texas. Court of Criminal Appeals. Ronald Clark O'Bryan, Appellant, v. The STATE of Texas, Appellee. No. 59731. September 26, 1979.4 5 law.justia.com/cases/federal. Court of Criminal Appeals. Ronald Clark O'Bryan, Petitioner-appellant, v. W.j. Estelle, Jr., Director, Texas Department Of corrections, Respondent- Appellee, 714 F.2d 365 (5th Cir. 1983) August 26, 1983. Dissenting Opinion August 30, 1983.6 upi.com. The ex-wife of... by Barbara Canetti. March 30 1984.7 texasarchive.org. Ronald Clark O'Bryan Murder Trial (1975) - KPRC- TV Collection.8 google.com. how to pronounce the name JachimczykEpisode art created by Victoria, using her original photography.Editing done by Gem.
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EPISODE 13: We're coming for you.
FOR TRIGGER WARNINGS please see below.On Monday 10thFebruary 1996 Tanya Nicole Kach left as usual for Cornell Intermediate School where she was an 8th grade pupil but never came home. Episode written and researched by Gem.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including sexual assaults and child murder.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCESARTICLES1 People.com Tanya Kach Was Kidnapped at Age 14 and Held Captive for a Decade. She Says Her Dad Partially Blamed Her. By Nicole Acosta and KC Baker Published on August 28, 2023 12:32PM2 People.com. Tanya Kach Was Abducted 29 Years Ago and Held Captive for a Decade By a School Security Guard. Inside the Disturbing Case — and How She Finally Escaped. By Jessica SagerJessica Sager3 Nytimes.com. Woman,24, Says Neighbor Held Her Captive for 10 Years. By Ian Urbina March 24, 20064 abcnews.go.com. Man Pleads Guilty to Holding Girl Captive for 10 Years. By ABC News, June 26, 2007, 4:28 PM5 The Tube City Almanac. July 2004 2018 After 20 Tears, Teen-Ager’s Unsolved Death Still Haunts, Hurts by Lynne GloverINFORMATION ON GROOMING6 Metropolitan Police. Grooming.7 NSPCC Learning. Grooming: recognising the signs.NEWSPAPERS.COM - To access the following articles you may need an account with newspapers.com.8 South Florida Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Fri 24 Mar 2006 Page 4. Pennsylvania girl found; two Wisconsin boys lost9 Pittsburgh Post -Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Fri 15 Sept 2006. McKeesport woman files civil lawsuit over 1996 abduction by Michael A. Fuoco10 & 11 Pittsburgh Post -Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sun 9 April 2006, Pages 1 and 6. Kach’s 10-year absence begs many questions by Jonathan D. Silver12 Pittsburgh Post -Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wed 7 Oct 1998. Page 22. Photo and text by Steve Mellon. 13 PittsburghPost -Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A near record-high number of killings may be impairing McKeesport’s economic revival by Torsten Ove. Sun 13 Dec 1998. Page 37. READLY.COM- To access the following articles you may need an account with readly.com.14 Crime Monthly Magazine. Imprisoned for a decade AT JUST 14 YEARS OLD, TANYA KACH WAS KIDNAPPED BY HER SCHOOL SECURITY GUARDREDDIT15 From the UnsolvedMurders reddit, user blitzballer, 12 yearsago. Kimberlie Krimm (14): was last seen alive by family when she left her McKeesport home on June 30 1998, to visit a friend. WIKIPEDIA16 The Kidnapping of Tanya Nicole Kach.
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EPISODE 12: STRANDED The Unsolved Murder of Christina Menzies
FOR TRIGGER WARNINGS please see below.June 12th 1993, was the day of the Rhine Army Summer Show or RASS.....One of the people celebrating that day was Christina Menzies. Born in Scotland in the late1970s, Christina grew up as part of a military family.....Episode written and researched by Victoria.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including sexual assaults and child murder.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCES1 House of Commons discussion regarding the Christina Menzies case. 17 Feb 19952 16-year-old murdered in Gütersloh: New hope for parents after 27 years?. Article by Lena Vanessa Bleck. 19 June 2020.3 Article from the WESTFALLEN-BLATT. 13 June 2020. 4 Article from Die Glock. Dead young people: Case is reopened by Redaktion. 13 June 2017.5 youtube.com. John Menzies. Crimewatch Roadshow. 13 June 2017. Christina Menzies murder appeal. 6 bbc.co.uk/news. New appeal over Scottish teenager killed in Germany by John McManus. 13 June 2017.7ARRSEpedia. The British Army encyclopedia. Rhein Army Summer Show.8 Directions from Gutersloh to Laarbruch.9 forcesnews.com. The unsolved murder of forces teenager Christina Menzies by Rob Olver. 12 June 2023.10 edm.parliament.uk. Unsolved murder of Christina Menzies (No. 2) 24 March 1995.11 bbc.co.uk/news. Christina Menzies: 'Military holds key' to solving teenager's murder. 13 June 2020.12 helensburghadvertiser.co.uk. New appeal for help 24 years after Helensburgh pupil's murder by Craig Borland. 28 June 201713 express.co.uk/news. Bid to solve mystery of Scots teenager found dead near Germany RAF base relaunches by Richard Elias. 13 June 2017.14 heraldscotland.com/news. Tests link soldier to murdered teenager. 16 March 1994. 15 officialcharts.com. Official Singles Chart - 6 June 1993 to 12 June 1993.16 parliament.uk. Discussion over the process of Court Martials.17 heraldscotland.com/news. Girl's murder case may bring reform Courts-martial changes signalled by Premier. 29 March 1995. 18 hansard.parliament.uk/Commons. HOC debate on Armed Forces Bill. Volume 268: debated on Wednesday 13 December 1995.19 arrse.co.uk/community/tyhreads. Unsolved Murder RAF Gutersloh 1993 - Crimewatch 13th June 2017 by user postman_tw@t. 13 June 2017.20Judiciary.uk. Judiciary of England and Wales v Hough. Sentencing remarks of the Honourable Mr Justice Lewis in Mold Crown Court. 17 July 2017.21 crimline.co.uk. President if the Queens Bench Division (Sir Brian Leveson). Mr Justice Nicol. Sir Brian Keith Regina v Noel Jones.
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Episode 11: Monster
This episode comes with TRIGGER WARNINGS - see below description.Today we begin on the evening on Monday 22nd November 1983 in the small area of the Coppice in Narborough, a small village on the outskirts of Leicester in England.....Episode written and researched by Gem.Today’s episode contains content which may be TRIGGERING including sexual assaults and child murder, including one under the age of 6 years old. Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCESThe following articles came from newspapers.com to read them you may need to sign up. Some links include more than one article.1 M69 body: murder hunt. Coventry Evening Telegraph. Page 1. Tues 22 Nov 1983.OOps forgot to add this one. Girl, 15, murdered near her home. Evening Standard. Tues. 22 Nov 1983.2 Police Hunt Punk "seen" with Lynda. Leicester Mercury. Page 1. Wed 23 Nov 1983.3 Lynda. Coventry Evening Telegraph. Wed 23 Nov 1983.4 Amazing response in hunt for killer. Leicester Mercury. Page 4. Thurs 24 Nov 1983.5 Black Pad closure up to residents. Leicester Mercury. Page 21. Thurs 24 Nov 1983.6 Lynda may have known her killer. Leicester Mercury. Page 1. Sat 26 Nov 1983.7 Colette: Day a maniac struck. Evening Post. Page 9. Tues 29 Nov 1983.8 The family who have nothing to celebrate. Leicester Mercury. Page 3. Fri 3 Dec 1983.9 Village urged: Help police to find Dawn. Leicester Mercury. Page 2. Sat 2 Aug 1986.10 Dawn: Hunt for 'very sick' double killer/ Reliving the horror of Lynda's murder. Leicester Mercury. Page 11. Mon 4 Aug 1986.11 Dawn: Man seen fleeing from scene. Leicester Mercury. Page 1. Mon 5 Aug 1986.12 Nightmare ends for a family Leicester Mercury. Page 10. Sat 22 Nov 1986.13 Murdered girls: Man charged. Western Daily Press. Page 1 Mon 21 Sept 198714 Girl deaths: Man faces plot charge. Leicester Mercury. Page 1. Wed 18 Nov 1987.15 Schoolgirl murders: Man sent for trial. Leicester Mercury. Page 1. Wed 2 Dec 1987.Other articlesDaily Mail Online:16 Occult-obsessed sadist, 53, who murdered two women in the 1980s is freed from jail despite families' fears he is still dangerous. By Nicole Conner. Published Thurs 15 Oct 2020. 17 Double child murderer and rapist Colin Pitchfork WON'T be put onto sex offenders register when he is freed within days and 'plans to change his name'. By Laurence Dollimore. Published Wed 18 July 2021.18 'Colin Pitchfork murdered my little sister with my scarf. They said he'd never get out. How could they get it so wrong?' BARBARA DAVIES talks to Sue Gratrick on the eve of killer's release. By Barbara Davies. Fri 23 July 2021.The Guardian: 19 Killer breakthrough - the day DNA evidence first nailed a murderer. By Ian Cobain. Tues 7 June 2016BBC News:20 Family's fears over Leicestershire double murderer's release. By David Pittam, BBC News, East Midlands. Thurs 13 Aug 2020.21 Colin Pitchfork: Double child murderer released from prison. By Dominic Casciani. Wed 1 Sept 2021. 22 Colin Pitchfork recalled to jail after approaching young women. Mon 22 November 202123 Man who murdered two women released into the community - but family thinks he may still be dangerous. Leicestershirelive. By Ciaran Fagan. Wed 15 Oct 2020. 23 TheiPaper. inews.co.uk. Dawn Ashworth and Lynda Mann murders: how DNA evidence convicted killer Colin Pitchfork over deaths. By Laura Martin. Wed 9 Oct 2019. Wikipedia 24 Colin Pitchfork25 Donkey Jacket26 Murder of Colette Aram.27 Robert Black (serial killer)& Other sources. 28 Caroline Osborne/ Crimewatch UK wikia/ Fandom29 From Black Pad to Ten Pound Lane. By Ian Harris. prezi.com. Fri 25 May 2012.30 LPs vs Vinyl: Are LP and Vinyl the same thing? By Marc Henshall. yoursoundmatters.com. Fri 19 May 2023. 31 Timeline of horrific murders and killer's bid for freedom. Hinckley Times. pressreader.com. Wed 3 Aug 2022.
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EPISODE 10: Courage over fear.
In this episode of The Criminal Craic, we honour the breath-taking heroism of three extraordinary women, Frankie Housley, Barbara Jane Harrison, and Neerja Bhanot. All flight attendants who made the ultimate sacrifice in moments of unimaginable terror….Episode written and researched by Victoria.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCES1 wikipedia.org.Neerja Bhanot.2 Panama.org. Neerja Bhanot.3 Wikipedia.org. Rajesh Khanna4 bbc.co.uk. Inside a hijack: The unheard stories of the Pan Am 73 crew. bbcnewsasia. Thursday March 31st 20165 wikipedia.org. Ashoka Chakra (Military decoration)6 imdb .com. Movie details for “Neerja” 7 wikipedia.org. Dowry8 confessionsofatrolleydolly.com. Barbara Jane Harrison BOAC Flight 712.9 bbc.co.uk/news. Bradford flight attendant fire hero blue plaque unveiled. Tuesday 29th October 2019.10 vcgca.org. Our People Profile. Barbara Jane Harrison. 11 web.archive.org/ metropulse.com. Secret History. Consequences. Frankie Housley, and some that survived that 1951 plane crash by Jack Neely. Posted 2008.12 simpleflying.com. The Story Of Frankie Housley: A Flight Attendant & Unsung Hero by Patricia Green. Friday 26th May 2023.
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EPISODE 9: "Meet Me At The Hill"
This is a LONG episode but if you don't have time to listen in one go I recommend taking a break before the trial coverage which I do mention in the show. It was June 6th, 2018,and 27-year-old Steven Donaldson was enjoying some time playing with his youngest sister Loris, children in the garden of the Donaldson family home in Arbroath in Angus on the North coast of Scotland.....TRIGGER WARNINGSThis case does contain torture and explanation of injuries which could be hard for some to hear, I do give a warning before the most graphic parts.ALSO contains ONE account regarding the mistreatment of an animal.Episode written and researched by Gem.Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCES My main source for this episode was The Courier, and I used A LOT of articles which I will number below. Number 1 is a full run down of the trial in this case. 1 Steven Donaldson murder trial from start to finish. The Courier. 6 May 2019.the rest from The Courier I will just number and link here, rather than name them all. They aren't in chronological order because of the way I write.2 3 4 5 6 78 9 101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536Other Articles37 Steven Donaldson killing: Three jailed for total of 57 years for brutal playpark slaying of Arbroath oil worker. The Sun. 30 May 201938 Steven Donaldson killer found dead in Perth prison as co-accused have appeals to reduce their sentences rejected. The Sun. 15 November 2019.39 Who was Steven Donaldson and what happened to him? The Sun. 22 April 2022.LOCATION INFORMATION40 rspb.org. Loch Of Kinnordy Nature Reserve.41 wanderlog.com. Peter Pan Park, Kirriemuir.
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EPISODE 8: Come Prepared To Stay Forever
We’ll start with an ad placed in a Norwegian-language newspaper called the Minneapolis Tidende which reads ...This case was written and research by Victoria. Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCESNew York Times you may need to sign up to an account to view these articles.1 Bodies of five slain unearthed in yard of mysterious Indiana farmhouse. NYTimes.com. 6th May 1908. 2 Lampheres defense begins, attempt is made-to prove that Mrs Gunness. NYTimes.com. 21st November 19083 Saw Mrs Gunness alive neighbors testify they met her on farm months. NYTimes.com. 22nd November 1908.ARTICLES4 Belle Gunness. laportecountyhistory.org. 5 The Ogdensburg Journal, .nyshistoricnewspapers.org. 3rd June 1908.6 How a farm girl became the ‘butcher’ of lonely men. nypost.com. 5th May 2018.WIKITREE7 Mads Ditlev Anton Sørensen. wikitree.com8 Peder Gunness. wikitree.comFIND A GRAVE 9 Andrew K “Den viltre halling” Helgelien. findagrave.comPDF10 Belle Gunness. The Lady Bluebeard.
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EPISODE 7: ROAD TRIP
At its heart this crime involves two friends who took a road trip together, but only one lived to tell his tale.....This case was written and research by Gem. Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCESNewspaper articles. The following were found on newspapers.com You will need an account to view.1 Memorial Notice. The Boston Globe. Page 39. Thu 12 Aug 1999 2 Perplexed mourners pay tribute by Yvonne Abraham. The Boston Globe. Page 8. Sat 14 Aug 19993 A death in the wilderness: Murder or Mercy? Albuquerque Journal. Page 10. Sun 22 Aug 1999OTHER ARTICLES AND ESSAYS4 Desert killer may have had a thirst for fiction. The Guardian. Thu 19 Aug 19995 A death in the desert sentence. CBSNews.com. Michelle Koidin. Thu 19 August 19996 New Mexico Law Review. Volume 32. Issue 2. Summer 2002. Shawn Marie Boyne and Gary C. Mitchell. MISCELLANEOUS 7 Carlsbad Cavern National Park. nps.gov (You will find some beautiful pics on here. 8 Symptoms of dehydration. nhs.co.uk9 Google maps. Used for directional and distance information on road trip. 10 Man pleads no contest in “mercy killing”. UPI Archives. Tues 9 May 20001 WIKIPEDIA11 Beat Generation12 Hit The Road Jac - not about Jack Kerouac lol13 Jack KerouacGEMS PERSONAL PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONS14 Missing in the Amazon. The Guardian15 Missing Niamh. Series by the podcast Casefile True Crime and Casefile Presents
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EPISODE 6: Feeling Flush
This episode is about a crime that left many red-faced - you might even say that it left them feeling flushed ...This case was written and research by Victoria. Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .MAIN CASE REFERENCES click each number to be taken straight to sources1 The Economic Times YouTube Channel. Caught on cam: £4.8 m gold toilet stolen from UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Blenheim Palace'2 No sign of £4.8m golden toilet stolen from Blenheim Palace, two years on. bbc.co.uk/news. 14th September 2021. 3 Three men convicted in connection with Blenheim Palace golden toilet burglary. www.thamesvalley.police.uk/news/. 18th March 2025. 4 Two men jailed for £4.8m gold toilet heist. bbc.co.uk/news. 13th June 20255 ATM thefts: Six men from organised crime group jailed. bbc.co.uk/news. 20th May 20226 Coventry car chase gunmen jailed for 28years. coventrytelegraph.net. 25th April 20137 John Henry Sheen v James Sheen The Queen. vlex.co.uk. Court notes.8 Prosecution sets out the case against Oxfordshire gang that targeted ATMs and farm equipment. oxfordmail.co.uk/news. 20th May 2022. By Tom Seaward. 9 Full story of how Jimmy Sheen's gang of ATM thieves were caught by Oxfordshire police oxfordmail.co.uk/news. 22nd May 2022. By Tom Seaward.10 Gang made off with armfuls of trophies in Newmarket Horseracing Museum heist, trial told. Oxfordshire Police. oxfordmail.co.uk/news. 10th March 2022. By Tom Seaward.11 Golden toilet 'returned' to Blenheim Palace 'under watch'. oxfordmail.co.uk/news. 17th June 2025. By Charlotte Coles.WE ALSO MENTIONEDShark Whisperer DocumentaryThe Mushroom Murders - Erin Paterson
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Episode 5: "I Forgive You and God Will Too"
Todays episode is a little different to my usual as I will becovering two crimes that become forever linked because of two wonderful women who have both faced trauma and managed to come out of the other side and helped other people as they did.This case was written and research by Gem. Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM and TikTok .REFERENCES1 Newspapers.com: Just an FYI you may need to have an account to read these. I used them so I am referencing them.CASE 1 From Newspapers.com2 Austin American Statesman, Nov. 19, 1986, page 133 Austin American Statesman, Nov 21, 1986, page 24CASE 2 From Newspapers.com4 Abilene Reporter News, Nov 24, 1986,page 35 El Paso Times, Nov.24, 1986, page 106 San Angelo Standard Times, May 23, 1987, page 57 El Paso Times, Nov 01, 2001, page 22CASE 18 josephshammer.org: The Ellen Halbert Story. 9 hillcountrypassport.com: The Woman Behind The Prison Name.10 I Survived Podcast: Ninja In The Attic.11 bridgestolife.org: History Of BTL.CASE 212 teenkillers.org: National Organization of Juvenile Murderers: Cathy O'Daniel13 slate.com: Gary Brown and Linda White: He killed her daughter. She found a way to forgive him.14 youtube: Meeting with a Killer Documentary.MISCELLANEOUS15 usahello.org: What is the GED16 extremeweatherwatch.com: Austin Weather in 1986.17 bridgestunnels.com: The low bridge west lake hills.18 westlakehills.org: History of West Lake Hills.Links to some AWESOME people .... Let them know we sent you :)Beyond Graves and Stars Horror and sci fi movie show, that focuses on franchises and forgotten gems. Brought to you by movie nerd, and our friend, Andee Martin.RobLewisMusic79 Fab musician married to fab listener, Becky.Kip Moore Country Music artist that Victoria went to see in London.
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EPISODE 4: Maria
This case begins on the evening of December 3rd, 1957. The impending full moon and the promise of the first flurries of snow hanging in the air were too inviting for 8-year-old Kathy Sigman and 7-year-old Maria Ridulph to resist....Episode chosen and researched by Victoria.TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this episode contains discussion about child murder and sexual assault, please proceed with caution. Find us on our socials at Facebook, Instagram and our NEW Tiktok. REFERENCES1 CNN: Taken: The coldest case ever solved. Episode 1: A child is taken2 CNN: Taken: The coldest case ever solved: Episode 2: Where's 'Johnny'? A trail of women wronged3 CNN: Taken: The coldest case ever solved: Episode 3: Bulldogs on the case4 CBSNews.com: 48 Hours: Cold As Ice5 Phasesmoon.com: Moon day 03rd December 19576 The exoneration registry7 Misjudges: The Daily Mirror: Man Held In 1957 Cold Case Killing of Maria Ridulph8 Northern Public Radio: Half-sisters testify for prosecution in trial's second day 9 Norther Public Radio: Jack McCullough Case: A Timeline10 What is 4-H?11 CBSNews.com: "48 Hours" Goes one on one with convicted killer Jack McCullough12 abcnews.go.com: Illinois Man Acquitted In 50 Year Old Rape Case, Faces Murder Charge13 wsswired.com: Telling Their Story: The Disappearance and The Murder of Maria Elizabeth Ridulph 14 COURT RECORDS: People of The State of Illinois vs Jack McCullough
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BONUS EPISODE 1: Vallow - Daybell. The Doomsday Murders
As promised here is a BONUS episode on the cases of Lori Daybell/ Vallow ahead of her third trial. A lot of my information came from the amazing podcast HIDDEN TRUE CRIMEThey have THE most comprehensive coverage of this entire case, including information STRAIGHT from the courtroom. Please go and check them out and I will list other references below. This case was written and research by Gem. Please follow us on our socials: FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM 1 Wikipedia: Vallow-Daybell Doomsday Murders2 Netflix: search Sins of the Mother3 Charles Vallow: Police Bodycam Footage4 KSLTV.com: Lori Vallow’s neighbors share footage showing child behaving erratically before disappearance5 Learnreligions.com: 13 Articles of Faith: Simple Overview of What Mormons Believe6 Goodreads: Chad Daybell series "Standing In Holy Places"I also used the following 2 books: 1 When The Moon Turns To Blood by Leah Sottile2 Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and the Story of a Murderous Faith by Lori Hellis.
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Episode 3: Red Flags Missed
Banging and shouting startled Marium Abbas awake inthe early hours of Friday 13th September 2024. She lay there for a few moments, half asleep, tryingto understand where the noise was coming from. It seemed to be from the flat directly above her own.... Episode chosen and researched by Gem.PLEASE NOTE: There is a section between 31minutes and 31.55 minutes which some people may prefer to skip due to discussion of acts of extreme violence. Find us on our socials on Facebook and Instagram. EPISODE REFERENCES 1 Prosper Family Murders WikipediaNews articles:2 Luton flat deaths mum pictured ... Mirror Online 15/ 09/20253 How did Luton triple killer ... ITV News Anglia 15/03/20254 Nicholas Prosper planned ... BBC News 18/03/20255 Juliana Falcon's intervention ... Sky News 19/03/20256 Man who murdered ... The Guardian 19/03/20257 Nicholas Prosper: Urgent Calls ... 19/03/20258 Nicholas Prosper's Dad ... 19/03/20259 Nicholas Prosper: Teenager who ... 16/04/202510 Sentence of Luton triple ... MSN 16/04/2025COURT DOCS11 Sentencing remarks ... Crown Court at LutonOTHER REFERENCES12 Dunblane massacre - Wikipedia13 Dunblane14 MEGA: Protect your Online Privacy15 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting - Wikipedia16 Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme17 What is a section 1 firearm in the UK? Rightgun.uk
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Episode 2: Terror & Tidewrack
It was on the afternoon of Wednesday 12th December in 1945 while a retired cooper named Alexander King combed a familiar section of shoreline along the river Dee in Aberdeen, collecting driftwood for his fire, that he made a most gruesome discovery. . . .Episode chosen and researched by VictoriaFind us on our socials Facebook page & Instagram. EPISODE REFERENCESPress & Journal articles:1 TITLE: Forensic expert reveals one of Aberdeens most shocking crimes which may never be solved2 TITLE: Betty Hadden: Who killed teenager in Torry in December 1945?BOOK3 TITLE: Blood and Granite: True Crime from Aberdeen by Norman Adams4 ART PRINT called Had Elizabeth Only Known by Edward GoreyREDDIT:5 Unsolved Mysteries reddit. Post by user: unknown as deletedTITLE: The unsolved murder of Betty Hadden or: The Aberdeen Arm Mystery6 True crime discussion reddit. Post by user: AgpicklefeetTITLE: I'm an artist researching this early piece by Edward Gorey. "Had Elizabeth Only Known" 1946. Knowing Gorey was a fan of true crime- does anyone know of a case that resembles this scene?
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Episode1: I'll Be Home Later, Don't Worry About Me
Join us as we discuss the baffling disappearance of 20 year old Shaun Ritchie from Fraserburgh, Scotland.This case was chosen, researched and told by Gem. As we are brand new we ask that you please be kind with any comments and/ or criticism.Find us on our socials:The Criminal Craic | FacebookInstagramEPISODE REFERENCESPNJ Investigates DocumentaryPRESS READER Press & Journal articles:1 TITLE: Pals join massive search operation for missing Shaun2 TITLE: Search for missing Shaun enters fourth day3 TITLE: Mystery surrounding Shaun's disappearance continues4 TITLE: Family of missing Fraserburgh man make heartbreaking plea for return5 TITLE: Police investigate Strichen blaze6 TITLE: Police condemn rumours on social media 7 TITLE: Searchers refuse to give up hope in hunt for missing Shaun8 TITLE: Man blamed for Shaun Ritchie disappearance knocked down pedestrian9 TITLE: Heartbroken family speak a decade on from Shaun Ritchies disappearanceWIKIPEDIAAcetylene FraserburghLorna Dawson
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Hello we are Gem and Victoria and we'd like to welcome you to The Criminal Craic, your new favourite UK-based true crime podcast.We are childhood best friends, and have come together to bring you incidents of true crime from across the globe every fortnight.Every fortnight, one of us will throw a case at the other, who is blisfully unaware of what's to come so every reaction, question, and twisted theory you hear is 100% genuine and off-the-cuff.
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