In the 1980s, Paris was terrorized by a charismatic young man who preyed on its most vulnerable residents. Thierry Paulin, known as the Monster of Montmartre, brutally murdered at least 18 elderly women — and confessed to 21 — all to fund his lavish, drug-fueled nightlife of clubs and cocaine.

Join host Alexander Lawson as he explores Paulin’s troubled childhood, his deadly partnership with Jean-Thierry Mathurin, the waves of horrific killings across Paris arrondissements, his dramatic arrest, and his death from AIDS before facing justice.

This chilling true crime case highlights the fear that gripped the City of Light and the devastating impact on families who lost their grandmothers to unimaginable violence.

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In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines one of France’s most haunting cold cases. In April 2011, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès allegedly murdered his wife Agnès and their four children — Arthur, Thomas, Anne, and Benoît — before burying their bodies under the family home in Nantes. He then vanished without a trace.

Fifteen years later, the methodical killer remains at large despite an international manhunt. Explore the timeline of the crimes, the bizarre cover-up letters, the last confirmed sighting, and the enduring theories surrounding his disappearance.

A story of financial despair, religious devotion, and one of the most meticulous family annihilations in modern history.

⚠️ Content warning: Descriptions of family murder and violence. Listener discretion advised.

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On November 13, 2015, Paris faced its deadliest terror attack in modern history. In a meticulously planned assault claimed by ISIS, suicide bombers struck the Stade de France while gunmen massacred diners at outdoor cafés and took hostages at the Bataclan concert hall during an Eagles of Death Metal show. 130 innocent people were killed and hundreds wounded in a night of unthinkable violence.

Host Alexander Lawson delivers a gripping, minute-by-minute account of the coordinated attacks, the perpetrators’ backgrounds, survivor stories, and the far-reaching investigation that followed. From the planning in Belgium to the dramatic police response, this episode explores one of the most devastating true crime cases of the 21st century.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking story of David Greenhalgh, 68, and Christos Farmakis, 48. These two men ran a sophisticated international arms brokering operation, attempting to supply fighter jets, surface-to-air missiles, battle tanks, combat helicopters, and tens of thousands of AK-47s to embargoed conflict zones including Sudan, South Sudan, Libya, Iraq, and Iran.

Operating between 2009 and 2016, they used forged documents, overseas shell companies, and coded emails to evade UK export controls — all while profiting from the machinery of war. In June 2026, after a landmark trial at Southwark Crown Court, both were convicted of multiple counts of illegal arms trafficking.

From Croydon boardrooms to African battlefields, explore how greed fueled global violence and the landmark UK prosecution that brought them down. A story of deception, sanctions-busting, and the devastating human cost of black-market weapons.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the disturbing case of Ben Gunnery, a successful UK violinist who toured the world but repeatedly targeted women with unsolicited explicit images and videos.

From his initial offenses involving fellow musician Anna Downes to his repeat crimes just months after a conviction, explore how Gunnery’s decade-long pattern of cyberflashing left victims traumatized, invaded their privacy, and exposed gaps in how digital sexual harassment is handled.

This is a story of violation in the classical music world, slow justice, repeat offending, and the bravery of survivors who spoke out.

⚠️ Content Warning: Discusses sexual harassment, cyberflashing, and emotional trauma. Listener discretion advised.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking case of Suleman Baig, a Grimsby criminal defence solicitor who groomed and sexually abused two 13-year-old girls. Using Snapchat and cash incentives hidden in the family home, Baig exploited his position of trust, paid for explicit images, and committed repeated sexual offences before desperately trying to silence his victims and pervert the course of justice.

From the 2021 police investigation through his dramatic guilty plea and sentencing to nine years and nine months at Leeds Crown Court, this story exposes how a man sworn to uphold the law became a manipulative predator.

Listener discretion advised – contains details of child sexual abuse and exploitation. Resources for support available in the show notes.

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In the early hours of July 12, 2022, a young woman trying to get home safely after a night out in Southampton was preyed upon by Musafar Hotak. What started as an offer of help ended in a terrifying rape that shattered her life. Host Alexander Lawson examines the chilling details: the opportunistic approach, ignored pleas captured on voicemail, DNA evidence, Hotak’s web of lies blaming his family, and the powerful victim impact statement that moved the court.

Sentenced to 10 years in February 2026, this case highlights vulnerability, justice, and survivor strength.

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In this harrowing episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking case of Nathan Bennett, a former nursery worker at Partou King Street Nursery in Bristol, UK.

Trusted to care for toddlers aged two and three, Bennett instead carried out a series of vile sexual offences against five young boys, including rape and multiple sexual assaults. His crimes were uncovered through CCTV footage after staff and parents raised concerns, leading to his arrest and the nursery’s closure. In March 2026, Bennett was sentenced to 30 years in prison as a judge branded him an “incorrigible and dangerous paedophile.”

We explore the timeline, the red flags that were missed, the police investigation, the emotional toll on the families, and broader questions about safeguarding in childcare settings.

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In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson exposes the shocking crimes of former evangelical pastor Walter Chahwanda. Once a respected gospel singer, male model, and founder of Sound of Dominion church in Liverpool, Chahwanda used his spiritual authority to groom and sexually abuse multiple young girls across the UK.

From unsolicited explicit images on Snapchat and Instagram to the physical assault of a 14-year-old during a church rehearsal, his betrayal of trust spanned years. Convicted on 17 counts including sexual activity with a child and blackmail, he was sentenced to nine years in prison plus five on extended licence in March 2026.

Discover how victims’ courage finally brought this predator to justice despite years of warnings being ignored.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the disturbing case of Roy Green, an 81-year-old man sentenced to 21 years in prison for historic child sexual offenses. Posing as a trusted figure in a youth football club in Accrington, Lancashire, Green groomed vulnerable boys with gifts and treats before subjecting them to years of abuse between 1994 and 1999.

Through powerful victim statements and court details, we explore the grooming tactics, the long road to justice after survivors came forward in 2023, and the lasting trauma inflicted on his victims. Green pleaded guilty to 32 charges and was finally held accountable in April 2026.

A stark reminder of how predators exploit positions of trust. Listener discretion is advised – this episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse.

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