In 1911, an unassuming Italian handyman walked into the Louvre and walked out with Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa tucked under his smock. No alarms. No guards. No elaborate plan. Just pure audacity.

On this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking true story of Vincenzo Peruggia — the man who hid the masterpiece in his apartment for two years, sparked a global manhunt, and accidentally turned the Mona Lisa into the iconic legend it is today.

From the botched investigation that implicated Pablo Picasso to the patriotic thief who received a hero’s welcome, this is one of history’s most unbelievable art crimes.

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On July 7, 2005, four suicide bombers turned London’s morning rush hour into horror. 52 innocent people killed, over 700 injured in coordinated attacks on the Tube and a bus.

In this deep dive, hear the timeline, who the homegrown terrorists were, their motives, and the lasting impact on UK security. A day Britain will never forget.

Full episode out now on A True Crime Podcast with Alexander Lawson. Link in bio.

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In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking 2021 terrorist assassination of Sir David Amess, a beloved Conservative MP with 38 years of dedicated public service.

While holding a routine constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, the 69-year-old politician was repeatedly stabbed by Ali Harbi Ali, an ISIS-inspired radical. We explore Amess’s life and legacy, the harrowing details of the attack, the killer’s radicalization and prior Prevent referral, the swift investigation, trial, and whole-life sentence, plus the profound impact on British democracy and MP safety.

A story of senseless violence against one of Parliament’s kindest voices. What does this case reveal about terrorism, public service, and protecting our democracy?

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A respected dentist, a secret affair, and a double murder disguised as a tragic suicide pact. For nearly 20 years, everyone believed Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan took their own lives… until Colin Howell walked into a police station and confessed everything. 😳

The full chilling story is in our latest podcast episode — link in bio!

What would make someone live with that secret for so long? 👀

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From 1970s glam rock icon with massive hits like “Rock and Roll (Part 2)” to multiple convictions for serious sexual offenses against children. The full story of Gary Glitter’s dramatic fall from fame.

Full episode on A True Crime Podcast with Alexander Lawson — link in bio. What a fall from grace.

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The shocking true story of Ian Watkins, former lead singer of Lostprophets. From chart-topping success to one of the most disturbing criminal cases in the UK. How fame, missed warnings, and a double life led to his conviction and eventual death in prison.

Full story in our podcast episode 👆 (link in bio)

⚠️ Content warning: This covers serious child sex offences and is disturbing. Viewer discretion advised.

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In this devastating episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the horrific July 29, 2024 mass stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed children’s dance workshop in Southport, UK. Seventeen-year-old Axel Rudakubana brutally murdered three young girls — Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7), and Alice da Silva Aguiar (9) — and attempted to kill ten others in a frenzied attack that shocked the nation.

We explore Rudakubana’s troubled background, missed warning signs, the chilling details of the attack, his guilty plea, and the life sentence with a 52-year minimum term. This episode also discusses the broader failures highlighted by official inquiries and the profound grief endured by the victims’ families and the Southport community.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. A story of innocence lost, systemic shortcomings, and unimaginable evil.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking case of Marius Borg Høiby — son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon.

On June 15, 2026, Oslo District Court found the 29-year-old guilty of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses, including domestic abuse, assault, drug crimes, and restraining order violations. Sentenced to four years in prison, Høiby — who holds no royal title — was ordered to pay substantial compensation to his victims.

From early drug warnings and chaotic “Skaugum festivals” to multiple arrests in 2024 and a landmark six-week trial featuring video evidence, this episode traces how privilege met accountability in one of Norway’s most high-profile cases. We cover the timeline, key victim testimonies (including influencer Nora Haukland), the royal family’s response, and the broader implications for justice and consent.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug use. Listener discretion advised.

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers one of Britain’s most shocking scandals — the hidden crimes of Sir Jimmy Savile.

Once celebrated as a flamboyant DJ, Top of the Pops presenter, and beloved charity fundraiser who raised millions and was knighted for his work, Savile lived a double life as a prolific sexual predator. After his death in 2011, hundreds of victims came forward, revealing abuse spanning over five decades across the BBC, hospitals, schools, and beyond. Police recorded hundreds of offences, including dozens of rapes, with victims as young as eight.

Through powerful narration, we explore Savile’s rise to fame, how he exploited his celebrity status and positions of trust, the institutional failures that protected him for so long, and the explosive 2012 revelations that finally exposed the truth. From Operation Yewtree and the Giving Victims a Voice report to the BBC and NHS investigations, this episode examines the scale of the offending and the systemic complicity that allowed it to continue.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse, rape, and institutional failures. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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In the heart of Manchester’s vibrant nightlife, a seemingly harmless postgraduate student preyed on young men with devastating precision. Reynhard Sinaga lured dozens of trusting victims to his flat, drugged them, and committed hundreds of sexual offences while filming the attacks. Convicted of 159 crimes—including 136 rapes—against 48 men, police believe he may have victimised over 200 people.

In this episode, host Alexander Lawson explores Sinaga’s chilling methods, the heroic victim who finally stopped him, the unprecedented four-trial prosecution, and the judge’s damning words that he will “never be safe to be released.” We also examine the wider impact on male survivors and the importance of believing victims.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses drug-facilitated rape, sexual assault, and trauma in detail. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence:

• National Male Survivors Helpline (Safeline): 0808 800 5005

• Survivors UK: survivorsuk.org

• Rape Crisis England & Wales: rapecrisis.org.uk

• Samaritans: 116 123

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