In the foggy streets of 1888 London, a shadowy killer known as Jack the Ripper slaughtered five women in one of history’s most notorious unsolved crime sprees. Join host Alexander Lawson on A True Crime Podcast as he explores the lives of the canonical victims—Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly—the gruesome details of their murders, the failed police investigation, and the endless theories surrounding the Ripper’s true identity.

From the poverty-stricken alleys of Whitechapel to taunting letters sent to the press, this episode uncovers the Autumn of Terror that shocked Victorian society and continues to fascinate true crime fans today.

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In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the horrifying true story of Dr. Harold Shipman — Britain’s most prolific serial killer. A respected family doctor in Hyde, Greater Manchester, Shipman betrayed his patients’ trust over nearly three decades, murdering an estimated 215 to 250 people, mostly elderly women, with lethal injections of diamorphine.

From his early life and the suspicious death of his mother, to his double life as a caring physician and cold-blooded killer, we explore how he evaded detection for so long — and how one suspicious will finally brought him down. Convicted of 15 murders in 2000, Shipman’s crimes exposed shocking failures in the medical system and shattered public faith in doctors.

What drove a man sworn to save lives to take so many? Listen now for the full investigation into one of the most disturbing cases in UK criminal history.

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On a quiet May night in 1983, Diane Downs rushed her three young children into an Oregon hospital emergency room. The car was covered in blood. Cheryl, 7, was dead. Christie, 8, and Danny, 3, were fighting for their lives.

Diane claimed a bushy-haired stranger had carjacked her and opened fire. But investigators quickly uncovered a far darker truth — one that involved obsession, resentment, and a mother’s unthinkable betrayal.

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the evidence, the trial, the survivor testimonies, and the disturbing psychology behind one of America’s most notorious filicide cases. From the crime scene to the conviction and decades of denied parole, this is the full story of Diane Downs.

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In this chilling episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the horrifying story of Mick Philpott, the British father who orchestrated a deadly arson attack on his own home in Derby, UK. What began as a twisted plot to frame his ex-mistress in a custody battle ended in the tragic deaths of six children.

Explore Philpott’s history of control and violence, the night of the fire, the dramatic trial, and the shocking courtroom revelations. A story of manipulation, recklessness, and unimaginable loss that shocked Britain.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson unravels the 1932 abduction and murder of 20-month-old Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., son of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh. From the rainy night the baby was snatched from his nursery, through desperate ransom negotiations, the heartbreaking discovery of his body, to the sensational trial and execution of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, this is the case that shocked the world and changed American law forever.

Was justice served, or was an innocent man condemned by public pressure? Dive into the evidence, controversies, and enduring mysteries of the original “Crime of the Century.”

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On April 20, 1999, seniors Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, armed with guns and bombs. In less than an hour, they murdered 13 people—12 students and one teacher—and injured 23 others before taking their own lives.

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the harrowing timeline of events, the killers’ disturbing plans and writings, the heroism and horror inside the school library, and the lasting impact on law enforcement, mental health awareness, and American society.

A sobering look at one of the deadliest and most influential school shootings in U.S. history.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes graphic descriptions of violence and discusses suicide and mass murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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In this gripping episode, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking story of Daryll Rowe, the UK hairdresser who became the first person in Britain convicted of deliberately spreading HIV. After his diagnosis, Rowe used dating apps to target men, lying about his status, sabotaging protection, and sending cruel taunting messages to his victims.

From Brighton to the north-east, his calculated campaign left five men infected and others traumatized. Explore the landmark trial, harrowing victim testimonies, and the life sentence that followed in this disturbing case of betrayal and harm.

A True Crime Podcast delivers the facts with depth and respect for those affected. Content warning: discussions of HIV transmission, sexual harm, and psychological trauma. Listener discretion advised.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson unravels the chilling case of 15-year-old Jenna Baldwin from Pontypool, South Wales. What began as a missing persons search turned into a nightmare when her stepfather, Michael Baldwin, was exposed for murder, a shocking cover-up involving fake texts and calls, and a shallow grave in the Welsh hills.

From family tensions and a disputed “accident” to a dramatic trial and conviction, discover how one man’s lies shattered a family forever. A story of betrayal, justice, and the hidden dangers within the home.

Trigger warning: Contains details of violence against a minor and family betrayal. Listener discretion advised.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the incredible true story of Velvalee Dickinson — the elegant New York doll shop owner who became a notorious spy for Imperial Japan during World War II. Using coded letters disguised as innocent doll collector chatter, she passed critical U.S. naval intelligence straight to the enemy.

From her high-society connections and forged signatures to dramatic FBI cryptanalysis and a fierce arrest in a bank vault, discover how “The Doll Woman” nearly faced the death penalty for treason. A tale of betrayal, cunning codes, and one of the strangest espionage cases in American history.

Tune in for the full story — and decide for yourself what drove her to betray her country.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking true story of Mildred Elizabeth Gillars — the American woman known as “Axis Sally.”

From aspiring actress to Nazi Germany’s most seductive propagandist, Gillars used her silky voice to broadcast defeatist messages, taunt U.S. troops about unfaithful wives, spread anti-Semitic hatred, and demoralize Allied soldiers during World War II. Her infamous “Vision of Invasion” broadcast became the centerpiece of her historic treason trial.

Discover how she went from Ohio theater dreams to Berlin radio studios, her dramatic arrest, the explosive 1949 trial that made her the first woman convicted of treason against the United States, and her surprising later life.

A chilling tale of propaganda, betrayal, and justice in wartime. Was she a traitor or just a performer caught in the wrong place?

Listen now and decide for yourself.

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