Crime Time Cafe

“Rape Gang Inquiry Report (part 01) Foreword” continues Crime Time Cafe’s audio walk-through of the Rape Gang Inquiry Report.

In this episode of Crime Time Cafe, we dive into the explosive Rape Gang Inquiry Report — the hard-hitting independent investigation published on June 16, 2026, by MP Rupert Lowe and survivor-led by Sammy Woodhouse. Drawing on victim testimonies, whistleblower accounts, and decades of evidence from scandals like Rotherham and Telford, the 200+ page report exposes the systematic grooming, rape, trafficking, and abuse of thousands of vulnerable girls — mainly white British children — by organized groups, predominantly Pakistani Muslim men.

It estimates at least 250,000 victims nationwide since the 1950s (described as a bare minimum), and slams police, councils, social services, and governments for repeated failures driven by fears of "racism" accusations. This is a story of unimaginable suffering, institutional betrayal, and a long-overdue call for accountability.

We break down the key findings, survivor stories, and what comes next. Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic details of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Tune in for the full report recap and discussion. Justice for the victims starts with the truth.

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“Was Alfalfa Murdered?” is the latest true crime story on Crime Time Cafe.

Was Alfalfa murdered… or was it just a tragic accident? Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, the beloved bucktoothed troublemaker from The Little Rascals, went from child star to a desperate 31-year-old man fighting for survival in Hollywood.

On January 21, 1959, he was shot and killed in a friend’s home. The official story? A fight over $50 gone wrong.

Case closed. But many have never believed it. In this episode, we dig into the mysterious death of Alfalfa — the whispers of a cover-up, the shady characters involved, the missing evidence, and the strange behavior of those around him in his final days.

From his fall from fame, money troubles, and run-ins with dangerous people, to the suspicious details police allegedly overlooked, we examine whether Hollywood’s forgotten child star was silenced forever. Was it murder? A botched robbery?

Or just one more sad story of a child actor who couldn’t escape his past?

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“Murder, Inc.: The Mafia’s Deadly Hit Squad Exposed” is the latest true crime story on Crime Time Cafe.

Grab your coffee and settle in for a chilling deep dive into one of the most notorious chapters in American organized crime. In this episode of Crime Time Cafe, we uncover the dark history of Murder, Inc. — the Mafia’s ruthless, professional hit squad that turned contract killing into a cold-blooded business during the 1930s and early 1940s.

Operating as the enforcement arm of the National Crime Syndicate, this multi-ethnic crew of killers — led by figures like Louis “Lepke” Buchalter and Albert “Mad Hatter” Anastasia — carried out hundreds of murders across the country.

From ice-pick executions in Brooklyn to nationwide “contracts,” they eliminated rivals, informants, and anyone who crossed the mob. We explore their rise under Lucky Luciano’s vision, the brutal methods that made them legends of the underworld, and the shocking betrayal by insider Abe “Kid Twist”

Reles that brought the organization crashing down.

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“The Greatest Art Forger: Elmyr de Hory's Million-Dollar Deception” is the latest true crime story on Crime Time Cafe.

In this episode of Crime Time Cafe, we step into the glamorous yet shadowy world of high-end art forgery with Elmyr de Hory — the charming Hungarian-born master who fooled galleries, museums, and collectors for decades. Posing as a displaced aristocrat, he cranked out over 1,000 "in the style of" masterpieces by Picasso, Matisse, Modigliani, and more, injecting millions (in today's dollars) worth of fakes into the global art market.

We explore the business side: how he built his forgery empire, the dealers who moved his work, the staggering profits, and why many of his pieces may still hang undetected in prestigious collections today. A tale of deception, style, and the ultimate con in the art world.

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