Crime at Bedtime

In 1929 Kentucky, a six-year-old boy picked up his father's shotgun—and changed American legal history.When little Carl Newton Mahan shot and killed eight-year-old Cecil Darnell after a fight over scrap metal, he became the youngest person ever tried for murder in the United States.Reporters packed the Knott County Courthouse as the barefoot child sat at the defence table, playing with a toy car while adults debated whether he should spend life in prison.Convicted of manslaughter and sent to reform school, Carl's case forced America to confront questions about childhood, morality, and justice that still echo a century later.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 1978, a crew of mobsters slipped into JFK Airport and pulled off the largest cash robbery in American history. They stole nearly $6 million in unmarked bills and jewels from a Lufthansa vault — and vanished before sunrise.Behind the job was Jimmy Burke, the real-life inspiration for Goodfellas' Jimmy Conway.But what should have been the perfect score quickly turned into a bloodbath as Burke began eliminating anyone who might talk.This episode takes you inside the heist that shook New York — from the planning inside Robert's Lounge to the FBI investigation and the chain of murders that followed.A story of greed, loyalty, and how one night at the airport rewrote organised-crime history.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between 1971 and 1972, six young girls vanished from Washington, D.C.Their bodies were found along the highways leading out of the city — discarded like they didn't matter. The press called him The Freeway Phantom: a predator who hunted the streets of Anacostia and Prince George's County, targeting children and leaving behind a single, taunting note.This episode unravels the terrifying sixteen-month killing spree that paralysed the U.S. capital, the massive multi-agency investigation that followed, and the half-century of silence that still hangs over one of America's most disturbing unsolved serial murders.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2009, a woman walking her dog in Albuquerque stumbled across a human bone in the desert. What followed would become one of the largest crime scenes in U.S. history. Eleven women and one unborn child were recovered from shallow graves on the city's West Mesa — victims of a serial killer who, to this day, has never been caught.This is the chilling story of a community blindsided, of victims who vanished in plain sight, and of an investigation haunted by more questions than answers. Was Lorenzo Montoya the man responsible… or is the real killer still out there?The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the late 1990s, a Scottish teenager named Elliot Castro discovered just how easy it was to cheat the system. What began with a stolen credit card quickly escalated into an international crime spree.By his late teens, Castro was living a double life — conning banks, jetting off on first-class flights, staying in luxury hotels, and moving through high-society circles. But behind the glamour, he was a young man hurtling toward disaster.This episode follows his rise and fall: the scams, the police hunt, the glamorous parties, and the moment it all came crashing down. A true story that proves sometimes the most dangerous weapon isn't a gun… it's charm.Keywords: Elliot Castro, teenage con artist, credit card fraud, Scotland true crime, white collar crime, international fraud, true crime podcast, 1990s scams, financial crime.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the night of 11 June 1962, three inmates carried out the most daring prison break in American history — and vanished without a trace. Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin spent months chiselling through cell walls, fashioning a raft from raincoats and creating lifelike dummy heads to fool the guards. Their target: the inescapable Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, the infamous island prison built to keep the most dangerous criminals behind bars.In this gripping episode of Crime at Bedtime, we step inside the cold, concrete cells of Alcatraz to uncover how the plan was set in motion, the extraordinary ingenuity of the escape itself, and the decades-long investigation that followed. From homemade tools to secret alliances and mysterious letters years later, the case remains one of America's greatest unsolved mysteries.Did they drown in the icy waters of San Francisco Bay… or did they pull off the impossible?The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia's most infamous serial killer left a trail of terror that changed the country forever. In the early 1990s, Ivan Milat, later dubbed The Backpacker Killer, stalked young travellers hitchhiking along quiet highways in New South Wales. What began as mysterious disappearances soon unravelled into one of the most chilling murder investigations in Australian history.In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we take you deep into the world of Ivan Milat, exploring who he was, how he lured his victims, and the brutal methods that stunned the nation. You'll follow the painstaking police work that finally brought him down, the extraordinary survival story that cracked the case wide open, and the lasting impact his crimes had on how Australia viewed safety and travel.This is the dark story of a man who became a symbol of fear and the relentless detectives who refused to let him walk free.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1941, a quiet Denver street became the centre of one of the strangest murder cases in American history. A killer hid for months in a cramped crawlspace above his victim's home — listening, waiting, and moving only when no one was watching. This is the unnerving true story of Theodore Edward Coneys.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When police opened the door of Robert Ben Rhoades' semi-truck, they uncovered a nightmare. Chains. Handcuffs. A woman pleading for her life. What investigators discovered would reveal years of unimaginable cruelty along America's highways and a man who thought he'd never be caught.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1930s Italy, amid war and superstition, Leonarda Cianciulli was known as a kind neighbour, a devoted mother, and a talented soap-maker. But behind her tidy kitchen walls, she was hiding something unimaginable.Driven by fear and belief in a deadly curse, Leonarda convinced herself that human sacrifice was the only way to save her son's life. Over two years, three women vanished — their bodies never found, their remains turned into cakes and soap.This is the horrifying true story of the woman who claimed she killed out of love, not hate.
A tale of superstition, obsession, and the darkest corners of the human mind.Keywords: Leonarda Cianciulli, Soap-Maker of Correggio, Italian serial killer, female killers, World War II Italy, true crime history, Crime at Bedtime.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2023, 78-year-old Lesley Trotter disappeared from her Toowong home in Brisbane. Her phone, wallet, and car were left untouched — and police would soon uncover a mystery unlike anything they'd seen before.As detectives pieced together her final hours, attention turned to her meticulous recycling habits and the theory that shocked the nation. From a quiet suburban street to the depths of a landfill search, this is a case that left Queenslanders asking one question — what really happened to Lesley Trotter?The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1999, 15-year-old Melbourne dancer Rachel Barber vanished after boarding a city tram. Her disappearance gripped Australia — but the truth lay chillingly close to home. Betrayed by a neighbour she once trusted, Rachel's story became one of the country's most infamous cases. This episode explores her life, the investigation, and the trial that revealed the deadly consequences of obsession.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2008, 21-year-old University of Wisconsin student Brittany Zimmermann was found murdered in her Madison apartment. For years, her case remained one of the city's most haunting mysteries — until breakthroughs in DNA technology exposed her killer. This episode examines Brittany's life, the failures of the initial investigation, and how justice was finally delivered more than a decade later.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He promised fame, fortune, and guaranteed returns. Instead, Lou Pearlman left behind lawsuits, ruined lives, and one of the largest financial scandals in U.S. history. Learn how the man who gave us boy band mania also gave America its biggest con.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of New Year's 2000, the Miyazawa family was found murdered in their Setagaya home. Despite thousands of leads, police have never named the killer. Explore the evidence, theories, and unanswered questions behind one of Japan's darkest crimes.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2013, Raleigh, North Carolina, was shaken by a brutal act of betrayal. Jamie Kirk Hahn was a rising star in politics — a strategist, fundraiser, and mentor known for her dedication to public service. At her side was her husband, Nation Hahn, equally devoted to their shared mission of building community. And at the centre of their circle was a man they trusted like family: Jonathan Wayne Broyhill.On an ordinary Monday evening, that trust was shattered. Jonathan — once Nation's childhood friend and best man at their wedding — turned on the couple in their own kitchen. Jamie was stabbed repeatedly, Nation was wounded, and Jonathan's carefully hidden secret was laid bare. Behind the mask of friendship was a man stealing from their political work, desperate to hide his fraud.This episode of Crime at Bedtime takes you inside the chilling story of Jamie Hahn's murder, the investigation into Jonathan Broyhill, and the trial that revealed how betrayal can strike from the closest of places.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past three years, Jack Laurence has gone behind the bars of America's toughest prisons, hearing the stories of robbery, arson, murder, and everything in between. He thought he'd heard it all… until he met one prisoner with a story unlike any other.A man who wasn't just fighting for his freedom, but was on the verge of becoming one of the richest prisoners in the world, by suing Sean “P. Diddy” Combs for $100 million.But that was only the beginning. What Jack uncovered was a rabbit hole of alleged assault, corruption, cover-ups, and murder. A story so unbelievable it made headlines around the globe and left him questioning everything he thought he knew.If you think you've heard it all before when it comes to crime stories… you haven't heard anything like this.listen hereThe One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2001, a quiet man from Germany's countryside carried out one of the most disturbing crimes in modern history. Armin Meiwes, later known as the “Rotenburg Cannibal,” lured a willing volunteer into his half-timbered home and recorded everything that followed. In this episode, we trace Meiwes' lonely childhood, his descent into online cannibal forums, the chilling pact he made with Bernd Jürgen Brandes, and the trial that forced German courts to confront a crime without precedent.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2006, respected Pennsylvania dentist Dr. John Yelenic was found brutally murdered in his home. His throat was slashed, his house drenched in blood but under his fingernails lay the clue that would reveal his killer. This is the story of a bitter divorce, a state trooper consumed by rage, and the chilling prophecy of a man who knew his life was in danger.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews vanished on her way home from school, sparking one of Britain's largest ever missing child hunts. For 24 days the nation searched, prayed, and donated. But when Shannon was found alive less than a mile from home, the truth was more shocking than anyone imagined. This is the story of betrayal, manipulation, and the mother who staged her daughter's disappearance.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a cold night in January 1993, seven people were brutally murdered inside a Brown's Chicken & Pasta in Palatine, Illinois. Their bodies were discovered locked in the restaurant's freezer and cooler, sending shockwaves through the quiet suburb and sparking one of the largest manhunts in state history. For nearly a decade the case went unsolved, until a half-eaten piece of chicken and a confession finally revealed the killers: Juan Luna and James Degorski.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2008, Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout travelled to Somalia in search of untold stories. Just days after arriving, she was kidnapped on a dusty road outside Mogadishu and held hostage for 460 harrowing days. Subjected to brutal conditions, Amanda fought to survive while her mother negotiated desperately for her release. This episode takes you inside one of the most gripping modern hostage cases — from the moment of her abduction, through her unimaginable ordeal, to her final return home.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard convinced doctors, charities, and neighbours that her daughter Gypsy Rose was gravely ill. Wheelchair-bound, tube-fed, and said to have cancer and muscular dystrophy, Gypsy appeared to be the perfect symbol of courage. But behind closed doors was a world of control and abuse—medical lies fueled by Munchausen by proxy. In 2015, the façade ended in murder. Gypsy and her boyfriend Nicholas Godejohn killed Dee Dee in a desperate bid for freedom, sparking one of the most infamous true-crime cases of the century.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1966, middleweight boxing contender Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was arrested for a triple murder he swore he didn't commit. Convicted on shaky eyewitness testimony, Carter's career and freedom were stolen at the height of his rise. For nearly two decades, he fought the system from behind bars—writing a powerful memoir, gaining support from activists, and eventually winning his release when courts ruled his conviction was driven by racial prejudice and withheld evidence. This is the story of how a champion boxer became one of America's most famous victims of wrongful conviction.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1999, visitors to Yosemite National Park were horrified by the brutal murders of four women — Carole Sund, her daughter Juli, their family friend Silvina Pelosso, and naturalist Joie Armstrong. When the killer was unmasked, the revelation shocked the world: Cary Stayner, brother of kidnapping survivor Steven Stayner, had confessed. This Crime at Bedtime episode explores the chilling story of Cary Stayner, from his troubled childhood to his confessions and death sentence, and how a family once known for survival and resilience became linked to one of California's most infamous serial killers.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1972, seven-year-old Steven Stayner was walking home from school in Merced, California when he was abducted by a child predator posing as a church worker. For the next seven years, Steven lived under a false name, raised by his captor, and forced to endure a stolen childhood. But in 1980, when his abductor took another boy, Steven made a courageous choice that changed everything. This Crime at Bedtime episode tells the extraordinary true story of Steven Stayner's kidnapping, survival, and eventual escape — a case that shocked America, inspired a TV miniseries, and left scars that would haunt the Stayner family for generations.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a busy morning in February 2017, travellers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport witnessed a scene straight out of a spy thriller. Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was suddenly attacked by two women who pressed a deadly nerve agent onto his face. Within minutes, he was dead. But who ordered the hit and why? In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we unravel the bizarre and deadly plot that played out in public, the global investigation it sparked, and the murky world of political assassinations.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In October 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling vanished while riding home from a convenience store in rural Minnesota. His disappearance shocked America, sparking one of the largest missing-child investigations in the nation's history. For nearly three decades, Jacob's family searched for answers, until a chilling confession finally revealed the truth. In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we take you inside the night Jacob was taken, the tireless investigation that followed, and the shocking resolution that brought long-awaited justice.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In May 1999, police made a horrific discovery inside an old, disused bank vault in Snowtown, South Australia, six plastic barrels filled with human remains. It was the beginning of one of Australia's most disturbing and infamous serial murder cases. But the story of the Snowtown murders, also known as the “bodies in the barrels” case, didn't start there. It began years earlier, with a man named John Bunting, a self-appointed vigilante who, alongside a network of accomplices, orchestrated a chilling campaign of torture, murder, and manipulation.Over the course of seven years, at least 12 people were killed, many of them known to the perpetrators, some even considered friends or family. The victims were often targeted under the guise of “cleansing” society, but beneath that rhetoric lay a web of greed, control, and cruelty.In this Crime at Bedtime episode, we explore the true story behind the Snowtown killings, from the twisted psychology of the killers to the investigation that finally brought them to justice.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In one of the most outrageous and sophisticated scams in modern European history, Franco-Israeli con artist Gilbert Chikli posed as high-ranking government officials — including France's Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to convince CEOs, religious leaders, and billionaires to wire him millions. Using realistic silicone masks, Skype calls, and elaborate fake offices, Chikli orchestrated a fraud that netted over €100 million between 2006 and 2019.This is the true story of how power, persuasion, and pure nerve turned one man into the architect of a global con and how it all came crashing down.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a quiet April night in 1991, 20-year-old Angela Hammond made a routine call to her fiancé from a payphone in the small town of Clinton, Missouri. She was four months pregnant, cheerful, and had just dropped a friend home. But what happened next would spark one of the most haunting and baffling missing persons cases in American history.While on the phone, Angie suddenly became alarmed by a strange man circling the parking lot in a truck. Her fiancé, Rob Shafer, was still on the line when he heard her scream—and then, silence. He raced to the scene, even passing a suspicious vehicle speeding in the opposite direction. But Angela was gone, and no trace of her has ever been found.Was it a random abduction? Or was Angela targeted? And who was the mysterious man with the “fish mural” on his truck?In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we journey back to that fateful night, revisiting every chilling detail, from Angela's final moments and Rob's frantic search, to the strange inconsistencies that followed in the investigation. Featuring eyewitness accounts, evolving theories, and the lasting impact on those who loved her, this is a story that still grips the nation more than three decades later.Somewhere, someone knows what happened to Angela Hammond. This is her story.Clinton Missouri Police Department Chief Kevin Miller1-660-885-2679Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Persons Clearinghouse1-800-877-3452The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2010, the McStay family seemed to vanish into thin air. Joseph, Summer, and their two young sons disappeared from their California home without warning. Their car was found near the Mexican border, triggering wild speculation, had they fled the country? Had they met with foul play? For years, no one knew the truth.Then, in 2013, a grim discovery in the Mojave Desert changed everything: the skeletal remains of all four family members, buried in shallow graves. The investigation took a shocking turn, exposing a disturbing betrayal and a motive rooted in jealousy and greed.In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we peel back the layers of one of California's most haunting modern mysteries. Through meticulous police work, courtroom drama, and chilling revelations, we trace the story from the family's last known movements to the arrest and trial of a man they once called a friend. This is a story of trust broken, lives stolen, and a search for justice that spanned years.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a quiet Monday morning in January 1979, the peace outside Grover Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego was shattered by gunfire. Sixteen-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer, armed with a .22-calibre rifle her father had given her for Christmas, opened fire from the window of her home—just across the street from the school gates.In a shooting that stunned the nation, Spencer killed the principal and a custodian as they tried to protect children, and wounded eight students and a police officer. When asked why she did it, her response would become one of the most haunting quotes in American criminal history:“I don't like Mondays. This livens up the day.”In this episode we explore the disturbing life of Brenda Ann Spencer. From her neglected and troubled upbringing to the many red flags ignored by adults and authorities, we uncover the events that led up to that horrific day. We follow the chaos of the shooting, the chilling phone call to a journalist, and the police standoff that followed. We then trace her path through the justice system, where she was tried as an adult, and examine her life behind bars, parole hearings, and the claims of abuse that emerged years later.This is not just the story of a school shooting. It's the story of a system that failed to see what was coming—and the lives that changed forever because of it.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For nearly fifty years, two cold cases haunted the Stanford community.In 1973 and 1974, 21-year-olds Leslie Perlov and Janet Taylor were brutally murdered near the university campus. Both were strangled. Both cases went unsolved—until modern forensic genealogy exposed a killer hiding in plain sight.John Arthur Getreu seemed like an ordinary man. A community volunteer. A Scout leader. A father and husband. But beneath the surface, he was a serial predator with a dark history stretching back to 1963, when he raped and murdered a teenage girl in West Germany while still in high school.We unpack the chilling life of John Getreu—from his early crimes abroad to the murders he committed on American soil. We follow the women whose lives he stole, the families left searching for answers, and the decades-long silence shattered by a single strand of DNA.This is a story of justice delayed, but not denied. Of women remembered, and secrets finally brought to light.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On July 18, 2008, 40‑year‑old elementary school teacher and Navy reservist Genai Coleman was tragically shot and killed in her own car in a Gwinnett County, Georgia mall parking lot—an unthinkable crime of opportunity that shocked her community. A cigarette butt retrieved from her stolen Dodge Stratus matched DNA in the national database, pointing investigators to Donald Eugene Smith, a convicted felon.When Donald steadfastly denied involvement—claiming police should be targeting his identical twin, Ronald—the case took a dramatic turn. Unlike DNA, fingerprints don't duplicate, and Ronald's prints were found on the car, alongside cell‑tower records placing his phone near Genai's stolen vehicle.Confronted with the mounting evidence, Ronald confessed—and claimed it was an accidental discharge while attempting to carjack Coleman. In October 2012, the jury convicted him of murder, carjacking, and weapon possession, sentencing him to life plus 25 years. Today, he remains incarcerated at Wheeler Correctional Facility in Alamo, GeorgiaThis case underscores a rare forensic challenge identical‑twin DNA ambiguity and the pivotal role of fingerprints in achieving justice. Genai Coleman's family, who endured unbearable loss, found some solace in Ronald's conviction, trusting that multiple investigative methods ensured truth prevailedThe One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Kala Brown was discovered chained inside a shipping container on a rural property in South Carolina in 2016, police had no idea they were about to uncover one of the most chilling serial killer cases in modern American history.Todd Kohlhepp, a respected real estate agent and seemingly successful businessman, had been hiding a dark and deadly double life. As investigators dug deeper, they found multiple graves on his property and a trail of cold-blooded murders stretching back more than a decade. He had been killing under everyone's noses — maintaining a public life of property sales, smiling client photos, and local charm, all while burying his victims behind his house.In this deeply researched episode of Crime at Bedtime, we follow the entire timeline — beginning with the shocking discovery of Kala Brown, through Kohlhepp's twisted childhood and early violent crimes, to the moment the full scale of his serial killing spree was revealed. We explore his manipulative nature, the calculated façade he maintained, and the psychological profile of a man who lived a lie so convincingly, no one saw the monster behind the smile.This is the story of how a predator hid in plain sight — and how one woman's survival brought his empire of horror crashing down.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 1974, a liquor store robbery in Edmond, Oklahoma left one woman dead and another seriously wounded. Within weeks, two young Black men — Glynn Ray Simmons and Donnie Miller — were arrested, tried, and sentenced to death, based largely on a single eyewitness identification. But there was a problem: the investigation was riddled with flaws, crucial evidence was withheld, and the men had alibis that were never properly examined.This is the extraordinary true story of Glynn Ray Simmons, who would go on to spend 48 years behind bars — the longest known wrongful conviction in American history. In this multi-part Crime at Bedtime episode, we uncover the botched police work, suppressed documents, and systemic failures that stole nearly five decades from an innocent man. From his time on death row to the slow unraveling of the truth, this case is a harrowing journey through the justice system — and a stark reminder of how easily it can get things terribly wrong.If you think wrongful convictions are rare… think again.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a freezing winter morning in 1985, Yvonne Menke stepped out of her apartment to start her car — and never came back. Shot once in the neck and twice in the head, the 45-year-old mother was executed just metres from her front door. For decades, police had a description of the killer but no name. That all changed in 2024 with the arrest of Mary Jo Bailey, a woman allegedly entangled in a bitter love triangle with Yvonne and local man Jack Owen. In this Crime at Bedtime episode, we unravel the twists of this long-unsolved murder: the eyewitness account, the motive hiding in plain sight, and the forensic trail that brought police to Bailey's door nearly 40 years later.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2018, the world was horrified by the shocking rescue of 13 children from their parents' so-called “house of horrors” in Perris, California. The Turpin family story became one of the most disturbing child abuse cases in modern American history. For years, David and Louise Turpin kept their children — ranging in age from 2 to 29 — chained, starved, beaten, and isolated from the outside world inside their modest suburban home. The children were denied medical care, education, and even the basic right to wash themselves.When 17-year-old Jordan Turpin bravely escaped through a window and called 911 with a deactivated phone, she set in motion a rescue operation that stunned the nation. Police discovered children so emaciated they looked half their age, shackled to filthy beds in squalid rooms. The Turpin parents had maintained a carefully constructed facade of a large, happy homeschooling family, even registering their house as a private school called “Sandcastle Day School” to avoid suspicion.The Turpin parents, both originally from West Virginia, carried a dark history of strict religious beliefs mixed with total psychological control. Their twisted discipline methods and obsession with power left their children traumatised, unable to speak in full sentences, and terrified of the outside world. After their arrest, David and Louise Turpin were sentenced to life in prison, while their children began the long road to recovery. But even after their freedom, the Turpin siblings faced further challenges from the child welfare system meant to protect them, revealing heartbreaking gaps in America's social safety net.Crime at Bedtime takes you deep into this haunting true crime story, examining the hidden lives of the Turpin children, the shocking details of their imprisonment, the bravery of a teenage girl who saved her family, and the failures of the system to support them even after rescue. This is more than a tale of unimaginable cruelty — it is a story of survival, courage, and the will to rebuild a life from the ashes of abuse.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 2015, London's diamond district was rocked by an audacious £14 million vault robbery — the now-infamous Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Heist. Over the Easter weekend, a gang of ageing career criminals, dubbed the “Pensioner Gang,” drilled through half a metre of reinforced concrete to loot 73 safe deposit boxes inside one of the UK's most secure vaults. Their meticulous plan, daring entry through a lift shaft, and two-night operation stunned the world. But how did these veteran thieves slip past high-tech alarms, and what mistakes led to their capture? Join Crime at Bedtime as we unpick the biggest burglary in British history, from the masterminds behind the heist to the dramatic police investigation and the millions still missing.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the headlines, before the Netflix series, there was just Anna — a girl from Russia with a dream, a fake name, and a taste for luxury. In this episode, we dive into the true story behind the “fake heiress” who scammed her way into New York's high society and left a trail of deception in her wake.The One Minute Remaining LIVE show in Melbourne tix on sale NOWBecome a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To neighbours, the Porcos were the picture of suburban success — respected careers, a lovely home, two sons with bright futures. But behind closed doors, something much darker was brewing. When an axe-wielding attacker shatters their quiet life, all eyes turn to someone they never suspected — until the lies began to unravel. Join us as we step into one of the most disturbing and controversial family murder cases in modern America.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They posed as royalty. Faked their way into mansions. Left a trail of fraud, fire, and missing people across the United States. But in 1998, Sante and Kenneth Kimes crossed the line from con artists… to killers. This is the twisted story of a woman who trained her son to lie, steal — and murder.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He travelled under stolen names, with stolen credit cards, and a suitcase full of secrets. John Martin Scripps was no ordinary tourist. Behind his polite British accent and passport stamps was a cold-blooded killer—one who stalked fellow travellers, lured them into trust, and then turned their holidays into horror stories.In this chilling episode of Crime at Bedtime, we unravel the twisted life and international killing spree of Scripps, the first Briton to be executed in Singapore in decades. From drug trafficking to gruesome dismemberments across Asia, this is the story of a man who weaponised charm and chance encounters, leaving a trail of bodies and stolen identities in his wake.What drives a man to kill strangers in paradise? And how did authorities from multiple countries piece together a global jigsaw of murder?Note from the host:It was brought to my attention that there were some major inaccuracies in the original version of this episode. After reviewing the information and conducting further research, I realised this was indeed the case—my initial source for this story was incorrect.I want to sincerely apologise for the mistakes that appeared in the episode. These errors have now been corrected.I take great pride in ensuring the accuracy of every story I share, and moving forward, I will take additional steps to verify all details before any episode is released.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight I would like to introduce you to my new show Mysteries at Bedtime. Since starting Crime at Bedtime just over a year ago I have truly loved finding, researching and brining you the stories in this series. A long the way I have come across other incredibly favinating stories that never really fit the 'Crime' genre but I would spend hours going off down a rabbit hole of videos and articles about these stories. So I decided that I would create this show, a place where these stories can live and we can enjoy them together. If you like this episode check out the other episodes that are avaliable to binge right now... APPLE - SPOTIFY or just search Mysteries at Bedtime, wherever you get your podcasts from.Episode 1: The Rendlesham Forest Incident – Britain's RoswellIn December 1980, strange lights were spotted near a U.S. Air Force base in Suffolk, England. What followed became one of the UK's most compelling UFO cases. Military officers reported a landed craft, radiation readings were taken, and an official memo would later confirm something truly unexplained occurred. In this immersive episode of Mysteries at Bedtime, we walk through the nights that changed Rendlesham Forest forever — with first-hand accounts, secret memos, and the mystery that still won't die.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A straight-A student. A luxury lifestyle built on lies. And a brutal double murder. In 2004, Brian Blackwell shocked Britain when he was arrested for killing both his parents — then jetting off on a five-star holiday with his girlfriend as their bodies lay undiscovered. Was it cold-blooded calculation… or a break from reality? Find out in this gripping episode of Crime at Bedtime.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True crime's most shocking family murder. In 1985, the Bamber family were slaughtered at their rural Essex farmhouse. Police believed the daughter, Sheila, was to blame — until a silencer, a scratch, and a witness changed everything.Discover how Jeremy Bamber was unmasked as the killer, and why he still claims innocence from his prison cell today.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did one man escape from prison, steal Crystal Gayle's tour bus, and nearly make it to his dying mother's bedside? This is the unbelievable true story of Christopher Daniel Gay — known to the press as “Little Houdini” — and the multi-state manhunt that made him a legend.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maura Murray was a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished after a car crash on a snowy road in rural New Hampshire in 2004. What began as a routine night became one of the most mysterious and enduring unsolved cases in true crime history.In this episode, we explore Maura's final known movements, the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and the many theories that have emerged—ranging from foul play to voluntary disappearance. With no solid leads and no confirmed sightings in over two decades, the question remains: what really happened to Maura Murray?Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a body was found in Norway's Isdalen Valley in 1970, police were faced with a mystery unlike any other. The woman had no ID, multiple aliases, and connections to Europe's Cold War undercurrent. Was she a spy? A victim? Or someone trying to disappear? This episode dives into the strange and silent case of the Isdal Woman — still unsolved over 50 years later.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 2000s, Rudy Kurniawan was the toast of the wine world — pouring $20,000 vintages at elite tastings and selling millions in rare bottles. But when experts began spotting vintages that never existed, a global investigation exposed one of the most sophisticated wine frauds of all time. This is the story of charm, counterfeit corks, and a cellar built on deception.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.