Crimeland

On August 22nd, 1922, LA police found Dolly Oesterreich locked in her closet and her husband Fred, shot dead. Dolly professed her innocence, but police were certain that she played a hand in Fred's death. What they did not expect to find, however, was that the killer was someone living secretly within their suburban home, and with whom Dolly had a disturbing relationship.@juliejaycomedy chats to @mannion-sharon. Thank you so much for listening to Crimeland, and for your support of this podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please rate/review/subscribe wherever you listen.Big love,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madeline Smith was a young Glaswegian socialite who became embroiled in a scandalous 19th century murder trial. The case against her would see her stand accused of a terrible revenge killing, but was she in fact innocent of the crime of which she stood accused, and instead herself the subject of malice?@juliejaycomedy talks to the brilliant @gracemulvey. If you have enjoyed the pod we would really appreciate it if you could rate, review or subscribe wherever you get your episodes. Also if you could spare the price of a coffee a month we would be so grateful if you could support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcast, where you can get early access to episodes, bonus content and enjoy your pods ad-free.Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'You know what they say, rob me once, shame on you, rob me twice, shame on me, rob me three times it's time to go home to your mam'In April 1922 every member of the Gruber family were found brutally slaughtered on their farm in rural Germany. The sheer horror of the crime shocked the local Bavarian community, but did a killer walk amongst them?@juliejaycomedy talks to the brilliant @ali_fox_. If you have enjoyed this episode you can rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.For the price of a coffee a month, you can help contribute towards production costs by donating at https://www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcast. We make no money from advertisers so any help is really appreciated, so much.Thanks a million for listening!Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 21st December 1908 socialite Glasgow socialite Marion Gilchrist was found dead shortly after 7pm, after her maid Helen discovered her having been bludgeoned to death in the dining room.What would follow would be a case that would become one of the most contested in Scottish law, and one which would cast a lasting stain on the British judiciary system.@juliejaycomedy talks to @fredcooke. If you have enjoyed this episode we would be super grateful if you could subscribe, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts.For the price of a coffee a month, you can help contribute towards production costs by donating at https://www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcast. We make no money from advertisers so any help is really appreciated so muchThank you so much for listening!Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1762 Martha Ray, a milliner and daughter a dressmaker, caught the eye of John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich. Then aged 44 and married with children, he would embark on a love affair with the young woman which would ultimately lead to murder.@juliejaycomedy chats to the brilliant @katieboylecomic. If you have enjoyed this episode we would be hugely grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe. You can also help cover the production costs of this podcast by supporting us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcastThank you so much for listening!Grá Mór,J xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the 1930s a German doctor Friedrich Ritter and his partner Dori Strauch embarked upon a journey to the Galapagos Island to carve a new life for themselves away from the trappings of modern mankind. But the arrival of newcomers to their adopted island of Floreana would bring conflict, mystery, and even murder.@juliejaycomedy chats to @erinmcgathy. If you have enjoyed the podcast we would love if you could rate, review, subscribe or support us on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcast. Any support goes towards paying guests for their time, covering production and studio fees and helping to build our community of Crimelanders.Thank you so much for listening and supporting our podcast!Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year 1908 was drawing to a close when Glasgow police was called upon to solve a case of murder which has frequently been described as without parallel in Scottish criminal history. The victim was Miss Marion Gilchrist, an elderly woman of considerable wealth, and the investigation that followed would be a seminal one for Scottish criminal law.@juliejaycomedy (Insta, TikTok) talks to @fredstercooke (Insta, TIkTok). If you have enjoyed this episode please recommend us to a friend and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865 resulted in a 12 day manhunt which would see both Confederates and Union supporters momentarily united in their pursuit of a killer whose crime shocked a nation. @juliejaycomedy (instagram, TikTok) speaks to @seanburkeshow (instagram, TikTok). If you have enjoyed this episode we would be so grateful if you could rate or review us wherever you listen to your pods and recommend us to a friend.Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1961 Michael Rockefeller, the son of the prominent politician and businessman Nelson Rockefeller, disappeared in the swamp of Papua New Guinea while collecting art for his father's New York museum. Dutch authorities who controlled Papua New Guinea at the time ruled Michael's disappearance a probable drowning, but the more likely cause of death was likely a lot more shocking.@juliejaycomedy (insta, tiktok) talks to the comedic ledgebag that is @desbishop. If you have enjoyed this episode please rate or review us wherever you get your podcast, recommend us to a friend or share us on your socials (if you haven't enjoyed this episode please just stay off the web)Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In early 1982, socialite Malcolm MacArthur was setting up a life with his partner, Brenda Little and their seven-year-old son in the Spanish island of Tenerife. Having run out of money but determined to hide his financial predicament he came up with a plan which would result in a double murder of two innocent people which would shock the nation. The acronym used by the Irish Taoiseach used to describe the crime, GUBU (grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented) would come to sum up everything that Charles Haughey and his party mishandled over the course of their tenure, and the serial killing would ultimately bring down a government in the most dramatic way imaginable.Julie Jay chats to the hilarious and lovely Killian Sundermann. If you have enjoyed the podcast we would be so grateful if you could rate or review us wherever you listen to your podcasts and please recommend us to a friend. If you haven't enjoyed this episode, please stay off the internet.Grá mór,J x Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the summer of 2013, 19 year old Michaella Mc Collum departs Northern Ireland for a summer of fun on the party island of Ibiza. Within a few weeks of arriving, however, she will be at the centre of an international drug smuggling scandal which will garner huge media attention.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to the brilliant Conor Behan (@itsconorbehan). If you have enjoyed this episode we would massively appreciate it if you could rate us or better again, recommend us to a friend.Thank you so much for listening and mind yourself, you are very important to us!Grá Mór,J x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Tamám Shud case, also known as the Mystery of the Somerton Man, is an unsolved case of an unidentified man found dead in 1948 on the Somerton Park beach, just south of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The case would become one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in Australian crime, and confound detectives for decades to come.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) talks to Jason Brennan (@jasonbcomedy) and Kevin Larney (@kevlarcomedy) of Shite Talk Irish History Podcast (shitetalkhistory). If you have enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate if you could rate or review us, subscribe to Crimeland or better again, recommend us to a friend!Thank you so much for listening and mind yourself, you are very special to us.Grá Mór,J xGrá See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Albert Johnson, also known as the Mad Trapper of Rat River, was a fugitive whose actions stemming from a trapping dispute eventually sparked a huge manhunt in the Northwest Territories and Yukon in Northern Canada.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to Roger O'Sullivan (@rogerocomedy) of Unexplained Legends podcast. If you have enjoyed this episode please recommend us to a friend, subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and/or rate or review us on Apple and Spotify and help us grow our wonderful community of Crimelanders.Thank you so much for listening and mind yourself, you mean a lot to us!Grá Mór,J x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 'Werewolf of Allariz' was Spain's first serial killer, a tailor named Manuel Blanco Romasanta. But was there a more paranormal explanation for his horrendous deeds?Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) talks to the certified comic and seanchaí Kyla Cobbler (@kylacobbler). If you have enjoyed this episode please rate or review us on Spotify, subscribe to our pod and/or tell a friend to help grow our little Crimelander community.Thanks so much for listening!Grá Mór,Julie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the 13th November 1990, the small seaside township of Aramoana, near Dunedin, was the scene of what was then the deadliest mass murder in New Zealand history.David Gray, a 33-year-old unemployed Aramoana resident, went on a rampage following a verbal dispute with a neighbour. What followed would change the town forever and force a re-examination of gun laws in New Zealand.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) talks to the brilliant @peterflanagancomedy. Follow Peter on all his socials for brilliant stand-up and writing.If you have enjoyed this episode, please recommend us to a friend, rate or review us or alternatively subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.Grá mór,Julie x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Countess Elizabeth Báthory was a Hungarian noblewoman who, along with four of her servants were accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and women between 1590 and 1610. She is purported to be the most prolific female serial killer ever - but how much of her legend is fact and how much is fiction?Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to the brilliant Fiona Frawley (@fionafrawl). If you have enjoyed the podcast please rate or review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your pods.Big love,J x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born Amelia Hobley in 1938, Amelia Elizabeth Dyer trained as a nurse and midwife. In 1969, recently widowed and seeking a new business venture to support herself, Amelia turned to baby farming—a Victorian term for the practice of adopting unwanted infants in exchange for money.Initially Amelia appears to take good care of these newborns until, that is, authorities start suspecting that something much more sinister is afoot.Julie Jay talks to Lynda Weston of Lynda With a Why Podcast. If you have enjoyed this episode we would be hugely appreciative if you could rate/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox or whereever you get your podcasts.Thank you so much for listening.Big love,Julie x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1888 the streets of London's East End were stalked by a serial killer known as the Whitechapel Butcher. The murderer was never caught, but many now believe the killer was, in fact, a female. Could Jack The Ripper have in fact been Jill The Ripper? And if that was the case, could the murderess in question be Mary Pearcey?Comedian Julie Jay talks to Grace Mulvey. You can find Grace across all socials @gracemulveycomedy. If you have enjoyed this episode, we would love if you could subscribe to this podcast and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.Thanks so much for listening,J x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Crimeland is back baby!Giulia Tofana was a 17th-century poisoner who sold her signature concoction to wives that wanted to kill their husbands, but was ultimately foiled by that old chestnut: a bowl of soup. Julie Jay talks to professional husband Fred Cooke.If you enjoyed this episode even a little bit please leave us a five star review and subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcasts.Big love,J x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

'If you're going to abandon a child don't do it in a distinctive red sports car' Mary Anne "Mamie" Cadden was a midwife, abortionist, and murderer. She was born in 1891 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA to the Irish parents of Patrick and Mary Cadden. In 1895, Cadden and her family returned to Ireland where she would later become one of the twentieth century's most notorious female criminals. If you would like to avail of an extra Crimeland a month you can do so at my Patreon: www.patreon.com/juliejaycomedy; where you can also access loads of extra content including book clubs, writing and works in progress shows. Sources for this include the fantastic Mens Rea Podcast (https://mensreapod.com/2018/07/22/episode-21-mamie-cadden/) and also a brilliant article by the equally brilliant Diarmuid Ferriter (https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/diarmaid-ferriter-abortionist-mamie-cadden-was-no-vera-drake-1.3369632)

The Mc Donald's Hot Coffee Case ‘Asking for an extra hot Mc Donald's coffee is practically self-harm.' It's a case most of us around in the 90s are familiar with: A woman, driving in her car while holding McDonald's coffee between her legs, spills some of the coffee on herself, resulting in minor burns. She subsequently sues McDonald's and earns millions in the process. The actual narrative, however, would reveal the shocking injuries suffered by the victim, Stella Liebeck, and her family's quest to clear her name. @juliejaycomedy talks to comedian Ronan Grace. If you have enjoyed this episode please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and/or tell a friend! Thank you so much for listening! Mind yourselves, J xx

'Fergie loved this whole Single White Female Thing' I chat Fergie's right-hand woman Jane Andrews and what happens when rejection turns murderous. If you have enjoyed this podcast I would love if you could rate/review the pod on itunes, subscribe so as not to miss and episode and/or tell a friend! Thank you so much for listening, Julie x

'I'm feeling like these are Sweet Valley High cops'On the morning of January 13th 2010 Al Irwin - deputy chief police officer of Conyers, Georgia - was flagged down by 16 year old identical twins Jazmiyah and Tazmiyah Whitehead. The girls were hysterical having discovered their 34 year old mother Nikki murdered in their home - and what would unfold would be a crime that would defy belief.@juliejaycomedy chats to the FABULOUS duo Anna Carey and Karyn Moynihan of Double Love podcast (@svhpodcast). If you wish to support this podcast you can do so at www.headstuffpodcasts.com.Thank you so much for listening, mind yourself,J x

On October 24, 2011, in the small town of Potsdam, upstate New York, the neighbors of 12 year old Garrett Phillips heard noises coming from next door. They knew that Garrett and his brother lived there and had heard noises before, but never this loud. The neighbors knocked on the door, and heard what sounded like the door being locked and latched. They called 911 around 5:08pm.Around 5:16pm, the police arrived and their discovery would rock a community to its core.@juliejaycomedy chats to @sophieshanley. If you wish to support this podcast you can subscribe and avail of bonus content at www.headstuffpodcasts.com OR you can rate/review us on itunes.OR just tell a friend as it really helps with spreading the Crimeland gospel.Thank you so much for listening!Mind yourself,J x

August 2012, Croydon, England: Tia Sharp, an outgoing, popular 12 year old disappears without a trace, giving rise to a huge search campaign and a nation hoping and praying for her safe return. But what happened to Tia would shock even the most hardened investigator, and defy all comprehension.@juliejaycomedy chats to @sophieshanley. If you wish to support this podcast you can avail of an extra episode on www.headstuffpodcasts.com Thank you so much for listening.Mind yourself,J x

'Grease was about John Gotti? Wow!'Raised on the streets of New York, young John Gotti found his way into the Gambino crime family, eventually having the boss removed and becoming head of the powerful family. What would follow would be a crime career with a difference@juliejaycomedy chats to @fredstercooke. If you have enjoyed this episode we would be super grateful if you could support us on https://headstuffpodcasts.com/

When the body of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin was found in August 1986, her death instantly became tabloid news, but media interest only intensified when her killer, a young, good-looking well-to-do teenager by the name of Robert Chambers dubbed ’The Preppy Killer’ was charged with her murder.@juliejaycomedy chats to @annacliffcomedyIf you would like to make a donation for this content you can avail of an extra Crimeland once a month (as well as access to ALL Headstuff bonus content) over on https://headstuffpodcasts.com/ Failing that we would love if you have enjoyed this episode if you could tell a friend and/or rate or review us on iTunes!

Isabella Guzman: The Tik Tok Killer with Helen Bauer‘The worst part is that Mc Donald’s is downstairs getting cold - you just can’t reheat those chips.’ Isabella Guzman was 18 years old when police say the teenager brutally stabbed her mother to death at her mother’s home in Aurora in 2013. The case would generate a series of bizarre TikTok copycat videos and become a cult phenomenon for all the wrong reasons - but what really happened on that terrible day?@juliejaycomedy talks to @helenbauer. If you fancy contributing to production costs you can do so (and avail of bonus content!) at www.headstuffpodcasts.com

'I go gay after one prosecco'Catherine Nevin was an Irish woman who was convicted in 2000 of murdering her husband Tom Nevin at Jack White's Inn, a pub owned by the couple in County Wicklow, Ireland. Her case was a media storm and would expose a complicated web of IRA informants, Gardai, and judges, and the truth behind a woman who was determined to get what she wanted - no matter the cost. @juliejaycomedy talks to @joannemcnallycomedy. If you wish to support the podcast adn avail of bonus content you can do so at www.headstuffpodcasts.com

‘Doing a poo without flushing is the real crime here’The morning of 31st December 2001, a suburb of Tokyo called Setagaya is horrified when the bodies of the Miyazawa family - parents Yazuko, Mikio, and children 8 year old Niina and 6 year old Rei - are found slaughtered in their own home. The discovery would lead to a twenty year mystery which continues to haunt the Tokyo community.@juliejaycomedy talks to @grace88ire of Fad Camp Podcast If you want to support this podcast you can download, rate/review us on iTunes and/or tell a friend; or you can contribute to our production costs (solely funded by listeners!) at:https://headstuffpodcasts.com/show/crimelandMind yourself,J x

'That is a twist I did not see coming' The Peter Bergmann case is an unsolved mystery pertaining to the death of an unidentified man in  From 12 to 16 June 2009, a man using the alias "Peter Bergmann" visited the seaport town of Sligo (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sligo) in northwest Ireland. He used this alias to check into the Sligo City Hotel, where he stayed during the majority of his visit, and was described by the hotel staff and tenants as having a heavy German accent (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_accent) .  On the morning of 16 June, the body of the unidentified man was discovered at Rosses Poin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosses_Point) t beach, a popular recreation destination and fishing area near Sligo. Despite a large police investigation the question remains: who was Peter Bergmann? If you enjoyed this podcast please download, tell a friend or rate and review us on itunes! Also you can support production costs of this podcast by heading over to https://headstuffpodcasts.com/show/crimeland Mind yourself, J

'My name is Bill and I have a tight, joyless mouth' The murder trials of Evelyn Dick remain the most sensationalized events in Canadian crime history. Evelyn was arrested for murder after local children in Hamilton, Ontario found the torso of her missing estranged husband. The head and limbs had been sawed from his body, but little did investigators know even more hedious discoveries were to follow. @juliejaycomedy chats to @sophieshanley. If you have enjoyed this episode we would love if you could take the time to rate or review us on itunes and/or recommend us to a friend. You can support the show by joining Headstuff+ (https://headstuffpodcasts.com/) where you get access to loads of network wide bonus content.

‘I feel it in my waters’ In 1959, Moss Moore, a slight fifty year old bachelor farmer was found murdered in rural Kerry. The community didn't look far for a suspect, with fingers quickly pointing to local man Dan Foley - but was the wrong man maligned for this heinous tragedy? The story would inspire John B. Keane's famous 1965 play The Field and continue to frustrate generations in the many questions still left unanswered. @juleijaycomedy chats to @bernardcaseycomedy. If you have enjoyed this podcast we would love if you could leave us a five star review on itunes and/or tell a friend. Don't forget you can support the show my joining the Headstuff+ (https://headstuffpodcasts.com/register) community and get access to bonus material. Mind yourselves, Julie Jay x

Philip Cairns disappeared on the afternoon of 23 October 1986 while walking back to school in Rathfarnham Ireland. Despite huge media coverage the case continues to baffle investigators involved in the case - as many continue to speculate what could have happened the young schoolboy. @juliejaycomedy talks to @emmadorancomedian.  If you have enjoyed this podcast please tell a friend; rate is on itunes or head over to headstuffpodcasts.com (https://headstuffpodcasts.com/) to contribute to our subscription service Headstuff+ where you can enjoy an extra Crimeland every month.  Mind yourselves, J 

‘The guards switched off a long time ago and that’s just my dad’ In the early hours of 22nd December 1995 Marilyn Rinn of Blanchardstown, Dublin, made her way into town following her Christmas work party in Raheny. Her journey would end in a widespread investigation into a mysterious disappearance which would confound detectives and public alike. If you have enjoyed this podcast we would really appreciate if you could rate or review us on iTunes; make sure to leave your Instagram/twitter handle to receive some snazzy Crimeland merch!  @juliejaycomedy chats to @beingbla

‘Hard to know if he’s an alcoholic or if he’s just Australian’ In 1998, Sheryl Sheppard’s year had supposedly gotten off to an exciting start. She had just accepted a wedding proposal from her boyfriend, Michael Lavoie, on New Year’s Eve 1997 during a live TV broadcast. The following day, she spoke with several people, including her mother, over the phone but was last seen publicly on the TV broadcast. Some time on Jan. 1 or 2, 1998, Sheryl disappeared. If you have enjoyed this podcast please rate or review us on iTunes 

Mary Boyle was a six-year-old Irish girl who disappeared on the County Donegal-County Fermanagh border on 18 March 1977. To date, her disappearance is the longest missing child case in the Republic of Ireland. Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to Katie Boyle (@katieboyle). If you have enjoyed this podcast we would love if you could take the time to rate and review us on iTunes 

The death of Lauren Agee with Shane Daniel Byrne  ‘So basically Julie that’s what we call a thirst pic’ Aaron Lilly, Hannah Palmer and Christopher Stout were camping with 21-year-old Lauren Agee at a cliff-side campsite on Center Hill Lake in DeKalb County. The next morning she was found dead in the lake. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office ruled the death accidental, suggesting she fell from the cliff.  But the case was not that simple. Her family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in December 2016 and much speculation remains as to what actually happened to Lauren on the fateful day. Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to Shane Daniel Byrne (@shanedanbyrne) If you have enjoyed this podcast please subscribe and leave us a five star review on iTunes. If you haven’t enjoyed this podcast please stay off the Internet.

‘Valerie’s standing there with a milk moustache and you’re like ‘it’s grand I’ll just get more milk’ Jeff Wheatley was a Coast Guard veteran looking to start a new life in California when he moved in with Drew Payett in early 2010. However within a few months he would meet what would go down as one of the most bizarre and brutal deaths Stockton police had ever investigated. Yes we can finally hear Sophie loud and clear thanks to her brand new internet connection and we are LOVING it. Technical difficulties are but a distant memory! If you have enjoyed this podcast please rate us on iTunes as this really helps with spreading the Crimeland gospel. Thanks so much for listening and stay safe out there, J & S x

‘This is why I distrust anyone who is into musical theatre’ May 22, 2010, Costa Mesa California: police respond to a father's frantic (https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/steve-herr-to-911-theres-a-body-in-my-sons-apartment/) 911 call. Steve Herr tells them that he has just found a woman's body in his son Sam's apartment. Detectives identify the victim as 23 year old Julie Kibuishi and embark on finding her killer  - but what they are about to uncover will shock the most seasoned of investigators. Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to Gordon Rochford (@thoseconspiracyguys). If you have enjoyed the podcast we would really appreciate if you could rate and review us on itunes as this really helps spread the Crimeland gospel

‘I always remember that because my parents wouldn’t let me go to the Radiohead concert which was a crime in itself’ This week Fred is standing in for Sophie Shanley and we are chatting the murder of Karina Holmer. In 1995 Karina was a 19 year old Swedish girl who, having won 1500 dollars, decided to embark upon a journey to the States working as an au-pair, only to have her life cut short on what was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. If you have enjoyed this podcast please don’t forget to rate or review us on iTunes. Thanks so much for listening and stay safe out there, J 

’We’ve all woken up under a My Little Pony Set and questioned our life choices’ Barbara Walsh, a mother of seven, was last seen by one of her daughters lying on a couch in the family home in Rusheenamanagh, near Carna, in the Connemara Gaeltacht in the early hours of June 22, 1985. Barbara was 34 at the time. Despite seemingly vanishing without a trace, it took over 25 years before Barbara’s name was officially added to the Irish Missing Persons List. What went wrong in this investigation? Who were the prime suspects? And how does a beloved mother of 7 disappear without a trace? If you have enjoyed this podcast please don’t forget to rate or review us on iTunes. Thanks so much for listening and stay safe out there, J and S xx