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In the shadow of World War II, Melbourne was plunged into terror by a chilling series of murders. Edward Joseph Leonski, an American soldier stationed in Australia, earned the grim nickname "The Brownout Strangler" as he targeted women during the city's wartime blackouts. In this episode, we unravel the twisted psyche of a killer hiding behind the uniform of an ally, explore the chilling crimes that gripped a nation, and delve into the eerie atmosphere of a city cloaked in darkness.
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In November 2022, a quiet college town was shattered by a brutal crime that left four University of Idaho students dead in their off-campus home. With little evidence and a wave of fear spreading across the community, investigators raced against time to uncover who was behind the chilling attack. In this episode, we’ll delve into the details of that fateful night, the lives lost, and the intense manhunt that gripped a nation.
Join me as we explore the twists and questions that still linger, painting a chilling portrait of a campus and community forever changed.
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On a rainy February night in 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree vanished from her Shelby, North Carolina, home. Clutching her backpack, she walked into the cold darkness, never to return. Twenty-three years later, her case remains a haunting mystery with more questions than answers. Why did she leave? Where was she going? And what clues did the few items left behind reveal?
Join me as we unravel the known facts and chilling details surrounding Asha’s disappearance, exploring the theories, hopes, and the enduring search for answers in one of America's most perplexing missing child cases.
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In July 2008, a seemingly ordinary Greyhound bus ride through the Canadian prairies turned into a nightmare that would shock the world. Tim McLean, a young man returning home after a long day’s work, became the tragic victim of a brutal and senseless attack by fellow passenger Vince Li. What followed was a chilling standoff that left authorities and onlookers questioning how such a horrific event could happen.
In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we dive deep into the mind of Vince Li—a man plagued by severe schizophrenia—and the terrifying events that unfolded on that fateful bus ride. We explore the mental health struggles that led to the crime, the police response, and the lasting impact of a case that raised haunting questions about justice, mental illness, and public safety. Tune in as we unravel the story of The Greyhound Bus Horror—a journey into madness.
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In the early hours of August 8th, 1963, a group of 18 men pulled off one of the most audacious heists in British history—the Great Train Robbery. Stealing over £2.6 million from a Royal Mail train bound for London, the gang vanished into the night, leaving the country in shock.
From meticulous planning and signal tampering to a dramatic getaway and the years of pursuit that followed, this episode delves into the crime that captured the world’s imagination. Discover the fascinating twists, the infamous characters, and how a personal connection to Buster Edwards brings this legendary heist even closer to home.
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In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men walked into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, disguised as police officers. What followed was one of the greatest unsolved art heists in history. Thirteen priceless works of art vanished without a trace, and despite decades of investigation, the stolen pieces remain missing. In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we uncover the mysterious details of the Gardner Museum heist, explore the baffling clues left behind, and dive into the ongoing hunt for the lost masterpieces. Will these treasures ever be recovered?
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Alison Baden-Clay was a loving mother of three whose life took a dark turn in 2012. What started as a missing person's case quickly unravelled into a murder investigation that shocked Australia. This episode dives into the chilling details of her disappearance and the eventual conviction of her husband, Gerard Baden-Clay, in a case filled with deceit, betrayal, and the ultimate price of trust broken.
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In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen, a successful nurse, was brutally murdered in her Los Angeles home, a crime that went unsolved for over two decades.
What initially seemed like a random act of violence was later revealed to be a deeply personal crime involving LAPD Detective Stephanie Lazarus, the jealous ex-girlfriend of Sherri’s husband.
Dive into the twists and turns of a case that exposes the dark side of obsession and how a determined pursuit of justice finally brought the killer to light.
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On a typical spring break night in 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer stepped into a bar with friends, but he was never seen leaving. What began as an evening of bar hopping in Columbus, Ohio, quickly turned into one of the most perplexing missing persons cases of our time. CCTV footage captured Brian entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, but despite extensive searches and investigations, no footage ever showed him exiting.
Did Brian disappear voluntarily, or was foul play involved? Join us as we explore the chilling details, unanswered questions, and lingering theories behind the mysterious vanishing act of Brian Shaffer.
https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/brian-shaffer
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In 1970, the body of a woman was found strangled and buried in a shallow grave. With no clues to follow, the case quickly went cold, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.
What no one knew then was that this was just the beginning of a terrifying reign of terror. This unsolved murder would later be linked to Samuel Little, a man who would become America's most prolific serial killer, confessing to over 90 murders across four decades.
In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we uncover how Little evaded capture for so long, the lives he destroyed, and how justice finally caught up with him.
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A 29 year old woman who was loved by so many goes missing after a night out in Brunswick Melbourne in September 2012.
It would take just six days to catch Jill's killer, Six hours for him to confess and just six minutes for a judge to remand him in custody.
However it was years of failures from a justice system that would lead to Jill's death.
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In 2013, a young man by the name of Kendrick Johnson is discovered deceased in his high school gymnasium.
The way in which he's found is extremely odd, he was trapped upside down in a rolled up gym mat.
The police and medical examiners office would be very quick to call this just a 'Tragic accident'.
The family of Kendrick Johnson weren't buying it, there were just too many issues in this lack luster investigation. As they began their own independent investigation the evidence began to mount that this was no accident and suspicions began to grow that Kendricks death was in fact a murder, one that had the FBI at the center of it.
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Summer, 1934. Brighton, England.
The holiday season is in full swing as the beaches and streets fill with cheerful locals and tourists enjoying the warm weather. But beneath the surface of this vibrant seaside town, something dark is about to emerge.
It all begins when a mysterious suitcase is abandoned at the railway station. Inside, a gruesome discovery is made—one that will send shockwaves through the town and eventually, the entire country.
What dark secrets lie behind this chilling find? The mystery is just beginning...
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The year is 1931, and a man named William Herbert Wallace has just returned home to find his house bolted from the inside.
This was odd, as his wife was supposed to be home.
After eventually managing to get in, he discovers a brutal scene: his wife has been murdered.
Once the police arrive and start to take Mr Wallace's account of what happened that evening, suspicion quickly turns to him. He explains that he was out attending a meeting with a mysterious man that he never found.
Did this man really exist, or was this all an elaborate hoax created by William to give himself an alibi for murdering his wife?
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Today we look at the story of Peter Farquhar.
Peter was a well educated and accomplished teacher and author. He made it his life's work to educate and help others in the wonders of literature and poetry.
For all of his achievements he had one major thing lacking in his life, love.
Peter was deeply lonely and longed for companionship, this was his weakness a weakness that would be exploited by a man named Benjamin Field.
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Over five harrowing years, Sutcliffe's reign of terror gripped the north of England, claiming the lives of 13 women and injuring many others.
The police would come under increasing pressure to solve this case as woman across the North of England started carrying knives to protect themselves from a man that couldn't be stopped.
It would be a random vehicle stop conducted by two officers on a suspicious car that would finally see the end of the nightmare.
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Sarah Everard was a 33 year old woman who had a bright future ahead of her. Loved by all who met her, she was funny, smart and caring.
However on the night of the 3rd March 2021 while walking home from a friends house Sarah goes missing.
With no sign of her for three days Police finally get a break through but are utterly shocked by what they discover as the person responsible was one of their own.
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Hello Crime at Bedtime listeners, I know a lot of you have just recently found this show and so you may not be aware that I have two other crime shows called WANTED and One Minute Remaining - Stories from the inmates so I wanted to introduce you today to OMR.
If you like it we have 200 episodes for you to binge right now! available wherever you listen to Crime at Bedtime.
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On June 13, 1996, 18-year-old Angie Dodge was found murdered in her Idaho Falls apartment, having been raped and brutally killed.
Christopher Tapp was arrested and convicted for the crime in 1998, based on a confession that many believe was coerced.
Despite Tapp's conviction, DNA evidence from the crime scene did not match him, raising doubts about his guilt.
However it would be the determination and strength of Angie's mother which would uncover the real truth.
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On July 24, 2002, Clara Harris confronted her husband David in a hotel parking lot over an extramarital affair, then struck and ran over him with her Mercedes sedan, killing him in an act of mariticide.
That evening, Clara went to the Hilton Hotel in Nassau Bay, to confront her husband and reportedly attacked his mistress in the lobby.
Hotel employees escorted Clara to her car. When David and his mistress came out of the hotel, Clara struck down her husband in the parking lot as her teenaged stepdaughter Lindsey sat in the passenger seat.
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