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Long Story Short is the latest podcast from New Zealand journalists Eugene Bingham and Adam Dudding. In each episode, the two award-winning podcasters unravel a sensational case – a crime, scandal, catastrophe or something just plain weird – then piece it back together again.
Expect strange tales you’ve never heard before, surprising twists on stories you thought you knew, and deep dives into mysteries from New Zealand and beyond.
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In 2001, Leslie Preer was found brutally murdered, her body left in the shower of her home in the wealthy suburbs of Washington, D.C. Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie’s husband as the prime suspect — until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an "unknown male" at the scene. With extensive access to the original police tapes and interviews with the cold case detectives who worked to solve the crime, Blood and Water tells the story of a decades-long wait for justice for Leslie’s daughter and the cutting-edge investigative techniques that finally caught the killer.
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Exhuming the Truth is a True Crime podcast hosted by a forensic biologist, toxicologist, criminologist, and forensic investigations research student, Asha Walther.
With several years of experience in cold case analysis, Asha explores cold cases, current cases, missing persons, no-body murders, sexual assaults, domestic violence-related crimes, and more while discussing old, current, and emerging forensic techniques that detail many crimes.
You will hear from expert guests, victims of crime, and other special guests.
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When she was 18, Margo Freshwater fell in with a much older man, and together they blazed through a three-week long crime spree that ended with her sentenced to 99 years for murder. But then she escaped from prison...and vanished for the next three decades. As Margo built a life under a new name; investigators chased her ghost...
When host, Cooper Moll, sets out to find Margo, she expects the legend. What she finds is a far more tangled story.
Binge all episodes of The Crimes of Margo Freshwater, ad-free by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Crimes on Apple Podcasts and hit ‘subscribe’ or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access.
From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. New episodes drop on the first of every month.
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dontgetgot tellls the true stories of hackers, hustlers, and billion-dollar con artists — who they are, how they think, and why they did it. The schemes they built, the lives they lived, and the moments that changed everything.
True crime stories about social engineering, and deception. Inspired by real people, real digital attacks, and real situations.
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You think you know evil? Think again.
If Ted Bundy sent shivers down your spine, brace yourself for Christopher Wilder – the serial killer who was even more cunning, even more hypnotic, and whose reign of terror is far from over.
He was the ultimate wolf in sheep's clothing: tall, handsome, seemingly respectable – the Australian-born son of an American war hero. Behind this polished exterior lurked a ruthless predator. For 20 years, this wealthy businessman and race car driver stalked America's most beautiful women. Someone's daughter. Someone's sister. Girls who never made it home.
Now we're finding them. Catching Evil is an explosive eight-year field investigation spanning two continents that refuses to stay buried in the 1980s. This isn't just another cold case podcast – this is a live investigation. As hosts Andy Byrne and Mark Llewellyn dig deeper, they uncover new bodies, new victims, and shocking evidence that connects one of Australia's greatest unsolved murder mysteries to a serial killing rampage across America.
This is victim-driven true crime at its most authentic and unflinching. We're giving voice to the forgotten girls, honouring their stories, and standing alongside the families still devastated by one man's evil decades later. Because lives are still being destroyed. Justice is still being denied. Their stories matter. We can't let them be forgotten.
Join the chase for truth. Leave us a rating and review to let us know how you're experiencing their stories.
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Pseudocide is a series about faking your own death. Over nine stories, a bomb explodes in a Sydney suburb; murder is afoot in Texas; a spy takes his secrets to the grave, and a nun goes on the run. What’s it like to live twice?
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In 2003, 14-year-old Charlene Downes mysteriously vanished from her hometown of Blackpool. Chilling stories started to spread. And when two men are arrested for murdering Charlene, they are accused of cutting up her body – and using her remains as kebab meat.
The story of what happened to this young girl has haunted Blackpool for more than twenty years. It has twisted and turned, taking in police, paedophiles, and far-right protests. But not all is as it seems – and so much of this story remains hidden in the shadows.
Broadcaster Nicola Thorp is the same age as Charlene. She grew up in Blackpool too. Now, Nicola is revisiting this case – to uncover the truth, and the lies, about what really happened to Charlene.
After all, Somebody knows Something.
If you have any information about the disappearance of Charlene Downes, you can contact us at [email protected].
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The night before Halloween 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was found bludgeoned to death outside her family’s home in the tony Greenwich, Connecticut, enclave of Belle Haven. The local police, used to dealing more with traffic stops than a high-profile murder, grappled with a lack of forensic evidence – or a motive. They had their suspects of course. The creepy neighbor. The eldest teenage son of the Skakel family next door. The Skakel children’s burly tutor. But without concrete evidence or a confession, the case stalled out. For decades, it remained unsolved and it seemed like no one would ever be charged with her killing. But then, a series of improbable events involving, among others, Dominick Dunne, William Kennedy Smith, and Mark Fuhrman, compounded to deliver the public a new suspect – 39-year-old Michael Skakel, who’d been 15, like Martha, at the time of the crime. The arrest made national headlines – and not just because Michael Skakel was an accused killer. He was also a cousin of the Kennedys. Skakel’s 2002 high-profile murder trial was a media feeding frenzy. Reporters wondered – would this rich, privileged son of a scion get away with it? Despite flimsy evidence and witnesses with questionable backgrounds, a jury convicted Michael. For many, it felt like a fitting end to the Moxley case. Finally, justice was served. Sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, Michael Skakel, who’d always proclaimed his innocence, fought for his freedom. In 2018, his conviction was overturned – and prosecutors declined to re-prosecute. Innocent in the eyes of the law, Michael remains guilty in the eyes of many. Where does the truth lie? Dead Certain: The Martha Moxley Murder, is an immersive, fresh take on this infamous case. The series is hosted by veteran journalist Andrew Goldman, hired a decade ago by Skakel’s cousin RFK Jr. to research a book about the case. But after the book was published, Goldman found he couldn’t let it go. New episodes every Tuesday through January 20, 2026.
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Darcy Te Hira died in 1985 after being bashed in Mt Eden Prison. Fellow inmate Ross Appelgren was convicted of the crime. But was the evidence dodgy? After all, it was supplied by narks.
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Denita Smith was about to fulfill her dreams. Just months away from getting her master’s degree, Denita had recently gotten engaged to her college sweetheart. But her future vanished in a puff of smoke with one gunshot from a mysterious assailant. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz takes you to North Carolina for a twisted story of sex, lies and betrayal that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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To access this series from the archives of The Trial, subscribe to The Crime Desk. Members get exclusive bonus episodes every Wednesday, full access to our complete show archive, and ad-free listening across all series. Join today at thecrimedesk.comThe Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.In this series of The Trial, Katie Hind and Jack Hardy take you inside the courtroom throughout the case of a security guard alleged to have plotted to kidnap, rape and kill the TV presenter, Holly Willoughby.Gavin Plumb allegedly assembled a kidnap kit of cable ties, rope and chloroform, and tried to find a “crew” in chat groups online to help him. The jury was told he was obsessed with Holly Willoughby and had more than 10,000 pictures of her on his phone. He was caught because one of the men he tried to recruit was an undercover US agent. Gavin Plumb denied soliciting murder, encouraging or assisting the commission of kidnap and encouraging or assisting the commission of rape. Follow the evidence as the jury heard it, in twice-weekly reports.Follow us at @thetrialpodEmail us at [email protected] a comment on Spotify or send us a voice note on WhatsApp - +447796657512 (start your message with 'Trial')
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The Lionhearted is a true crime podcast spotlighting the brave badasses who spend their lives fighting the one thing no one wants to talk about - child sexual abuse. Join your host, forensic interviewer Andrea Harner, as she gets up close and personal with these unforgettable stories.
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Join Dave and Steve, two seasoned, active investigators with over 35 years of combined law enforcement experience, as they pull back the curtain on the criminal justice system. From real case breakdowns to discussions on the inner workings of investigations, they bring firsthand insight into the realities of police work—the good, the bad, and the untold.
Expect unfiltered perspectives, expert analysis, and candid conversations with professionals in the field. While they take their work seriously, they don’t take themselves too seriously, so buckle up for honest discussions, dark humor, and a no-nonsense look at the world of criminal investigations.
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This is the story of a mass-murder that divided a nation - a story that began in a rickety old home on a cold June morning in 1994, where five members of a seemingly ordinary New Zealand family were gunned down. There were two suspects. One lay dead from a single bullet to the head. The other was the only survivor: David Bain. Since then the country has asked: who killed the Bain family? David or his father Robin? In this podcast, Martin van Beynen explores the case from start to finish, picking through evidence, the mysteries and motives, and interviewing never-before-spoken-to witnesses. He seeks to finally answer the question: Who was the killer?
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Unforgettable true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories. Now listen throughout the week with the official 20/20 After Show, the True Crime Vault, and our spotlight of true crime originals.
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From ATM Skimming to Human Trafficking, The Protectors Podcast takes you inside the minds of criminals from around the world with leading experts and the investigators who put them behind bars. Presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), and hosted by International President Mark Solomon and Chairman of the Board Michael Carroll. The Protectors is a bi-weekly podcast that aims to educate consumers on the fraud, financial, and cybercriminal activities that are happening every second of every day. Don’t become the next victim. The host's and guest's opinions are their own and do not reflect those of management, employers, or sponsors. Listeners are encouraged to contact local or state law enforcement if they suspect being a victim of a crime.
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When his case goes awry, Detective Christopher Hale leaves behind a series of recordings, hoping someone will continue the investigation into the notorious con woman Chiara Montgomery.
An original podcast by Runaway Productions Ltd.
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Once the most revered philanthropist in New Zealand arts, James Wallace’s world started crumbling when a young man accused him of sexual assault.
After the emergence of more victims and a six-year legal battle, Wallace was convicted of multiple crimes, no longer able to keep name suppression and stripped of his knighthood.
The case raised major legal questions about the justice system, its treatment of abuse victims and name suppression laws.
It also forced the arts sector to examine whether it had turned a blind eye to Wallace’s offending, in return for millions of dollars worth of patronage.
Featuring new in-depth interviews, including Wallace’s only media interview since conviction, this is the story of his rise and fall, crimes and punishment - and his survivors.
Warning: The Artful Dodger podcast contains references to sexual abuse. Some listeners might find this distressing. Click here for where to get help in New Zealand.
Written, hosted and produced by Kate Langdon and Philippa Tolley. Sound design, audio editing and mixing by Connor Scott. Additional sound recording by John Ropiha. Assistant producer: Jen Black. Visual design: Yasin Karadeniz. Legal: Charlotte Foster. Executive producer: Chris Reed. Special thanks: Catrin Owen, Edward Gay, Matt Slaughter, Elmo Johnstone and Laura Heathcote. -
Part 1: Into the Depths
The Behemoth on the Water The Edmund Fitzgerald was a ship that defied the imagination, a steel leviathan of staggering proportions. At 729 feet long and weighing 13,632 tons, it dwarfed every other vessel on the Great Lakes, a behemoth that could haul more than 26,000 tons of iron ore in a single load. When she launched in 1958, she was the largest ship the Great Lakes had ever seen. Locals marveled at her size and whispered that she was unsinkable, a king among commoners. But there was always something unnerving about her sheer scale. She had an imposing presence, a dark silhouette that, to the superstitious, was as much a harbinger as a triumph. The Fitzgerald was a revered workhorse, captained by seasoned sailor Ernest McSorley, a man who had seen his share of storms, who had heard the old-timers’ tales of ships that had vanished without a trace. But those were stories for land-dwellers, he’d always thought, tales to scare the young and cautious. McSorley was unflinching. He had spent years on Superior, and the lake was no stranger to him. He trusted his ship, though he knew her quirks and the way she bucked in rough water, her great steel hull vibrating with a life all its own. On November 9, 1975, she slipped out of Superior, Wisconsin, her hull loaded with taconite pellets destined for Detroit. The water was smooth, almost too smooth, as the vessel cut across the lake. To those watching from the shore, she seemed to glide like a ghost, her great shape silhouetted against a sky darkening in the early evening. But something was…off. The air was heavy, thick with a quiet that felt unnatural, as though Lake Superior herself was holding her breath. Fishermen along the shore glanced at one another, the hairs on their necks standing up as they watched the Fitzgerald pass. They’d heard the stories too, knew that Lake Superior was no ordinary lake. They had seen what she did to those who didn’t respect her. They called her the "Graveyard of the Great Lakes," a place where ships went down and didn’t come back up. The Fitzgerald was a giant, yes, but even giants were nothing more than toys in the grip of the lake. The crew, hardened men of grit and muscle, paid the silence little mind as they readied the ship. They shared jokes and stories, stowed away personal items, checked the ship’s systems, and prepared for what they thought was an ordinary trip. But even some of them couldn’t ignore a creeping feeling of unease. Lake Superior was silent—too silent—and they were left with only the rumble of the engines and the hollow clang of metal against metal. Captain McSorley felt it too. Standing on the bridge, looking out over the water, he sensed something he couldn’t quite place. It wasn’t fear; McSorley was a practical man, not one to be swayed by ghost stories. But there was something—just a whisper at the back of his mind, like an itch he couldn’t scratch. The lake was watching, he thought, but pushed the idea away, dismissing it as foolishness. He had a ship to run. The Gathering Storm By dawn on November 10, the wind had begun to rise, a low moan that swept across the water, growing in strength and carrying with it the scent of ice and steel. The Fitzgerald pressed on, cutting through choppy waves as the storm gathered in the distance. McSorley, a man of few words and calm conviction, kept his crew working with quiet nods and steady glances, his demeanor unshaken by the ominous clouds rolling toward them. As the hours passed, the wind howled, and the waves grew. By noon, the lake had turned into a writhing monster, each wave crashing over the bow with a force that seemed almost vengeful. The steel walls of the ship echoed with each impact, groaning under the weight of the lake’s rage. Men on deck were drenched, their clothes sticking to their skin as they battled to keep the ship balanced, each impact of the waves sending them stumbling, reaching out for anything to hold onto. Inside, the ship was alive with sound—the groan of metal, the echo of footsteps, the rattle of unsecured objects sliding and clattering with each violent roll. Every man aboard felt it, the creeping realization that they were up against something far beyond their control. Some muttered quietly to themselves, cursing the storm, while others simply worked in grim silence, their eyes wide with focus, their hands shaking from the cold and the strain. Captain McSorley ordered the crew to batten down every hatch, secure every item, and prepare for the worst. This was a lake storm, not one of the ocean’s hurricanes, but it had the strength of both. The crew moved with the speed and efficiency of seasoned sailors, working to brace the ship against whatever lay ahead. By now, the waves were 20 feet high, slamming into the Fitzgerald with the ferocity of a battering ram. Yet the crew, exhausted and bruised, held to their routines, trusting in the ship’s massive bulk to carry them through. But even McSorley felt the unease. The Arthur M. Anderson, trailing not far behind, had been in constant communication, the two captains trading words of encouragement and advice. Captain Bernie Cooper of the Anderson could see the Fitzgerald in the distance, her silhouette black against the angry waves. He watched, his stomach tightening as he saw her ride up one wave, only to slam down the other side with a force that sent water crashing over her bow. McSorley’s voice cracked over the radio, calm yet strained. “We’re holding our own,” he said, but Cooper could hear the weight in his tone, a man who was pushing against forces he could not fully grasp. In the minutes that followed, the storm intensified, growing darker and more violent. The radar on the Fitzgerald sputtered and failed, leaving them blind in the black waters, reliant only on McSorley’s experience and the messages relayed from the Anderson. The men moved like ghosts, shadows cast by the dim emergency lights that flickered against the steel walls. Water dripped from the ceilings, and somewhere deep in the hull, a steady thump-thump of the waves against the weakened seams echoed like a heartbeat, an ominous rhythm that signaled the beginning of the end. Descent into Darkness Night had fallen, bringing with it a darkness so complete it swallowed everything. The only light was the occasional flash of lightning, casting the ship in stark relief, illuminating the fear-stricken faces of the men as they clung to whatever they could. Outside, the lake was a heaving mass of black water, each wave rising like a hand reaching for the Fitzgerald, determined to drag her down. Captain McSorley stood at the helm, his jaw set, his hands gripping the wheel with white-knuckled intensity. He had faced storms before, but nothing like this. This was no ordinary storm. This was the lake herself, risen in fury, come to claim what was hers. The walls of the Fitzgerald shook with each impact, the entire ship groaning under the relentless assault of water and wind. The pumps were working overtime, trying to keep the water from flooding the holds, but it was a losing battle. As the minutes passed, McSorley felt the dread growing, a cold knot in his stomach that he couldn’t shake. The ship was listing now, tilting ever so slightly to one side, a sure sign that water was seeping in faster than they could pump it out. He knew what that meant. They all did. Yet he kept his voice steady as he spoke into the radio, the words forced, a grim mantra. “We’re holding our own.” The crew worked like men possessed, hands raw and bleeding from gripping ropes and railings, faces numb from the cold spray that soaked them to the bone. They were fighting a losing battle, and they knew it, but none of them would admit it, not out loud. They moved with a grim determination, a refusal to yield to the lake’s wrath, even as their bodies screamed for rest. And then it happened. Out of the darkness, a wave rose, higher and more fearsome than any before it. It towered over the Fitzgerald, a mountain of water that seemed to hang in the air for an eternity before crashing down with a force that defied belief. The ship lurched, the bow plunging beneath the water, and for a moment, the crew thought she might right herself, that she might push back against the lake’s fury. But the lake had made her choice. The water poured in, filling the holds, dragging the ship down inch by inch. There was no alarm, no cry for help, just a heavy silence as the Fitzgerald began her descent, swallowed whole by the black waters of Lake Superior. The Final Minutes The last radio message went out at 7:10 p.m., a final, hollow reassurance from McSorley: “We are holding our own.” And then, silence. On the Arthur M. Anderson, Captain Cooper watched in horror as the Fitzgerald’s radar blip flickered, wavered, and then disappeared. He scanned the horizon, his heart pounding, hoping to see a flare, a light, anything. But the lake offered no such mercy. The Fitzgerald was gone, swallowed without a trace, leaving only the endless, rolling waves in her wake. For hours, the Anderson searched, hoping against hope to find survivors, to see a life raft, a bobbing light on the water. But there was nothing, just the darkness and the ceaseless roar of the lake. And as the first light of dawn crept over the horizon, Captain Cooper knew that the lake had claimed them all. In that silence, in that endless black water, the Edmund Fitzgerald became a legend, a ghost ship lost to the depths, her fate sealed by the wrath of Lake Superior.
Part 2: The Fury Unleashed
An Unnatural Storm As the Fitzgerald battled the lake’s fury, each man aboard began to understand what they were facing. This was no ordinary storm; this was something ancient, something primal. It felt as though the lake itself had awakened, rearing up to drag them under. The crew, seasoned men who had seen their share of storms, exchanged glances that betrayed their mounting dread. They knew that - Visa fler
