Crimes Like These

In the shadowed corners of early 20th‑century Americalurked a man whose crimes would shock the nation. Albert Fish, known as the‘Brooklyn Vampire’ and the ‘Boogeyman,’ was not just a murderer—he was a figure of almost mythic horror, blending sadism, cannibalism, and religious obsessioninto a chilling portrait of human darkness. In this episode, we peel back the layers of his life and crimes, exploring how a seemingly ordinary man became one of history’s most infamous predators.  

Time Stamps 

00:00:00 - 00:00:58 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:00:58 - 00:27:46 - Background

00:23:54 - 01:06:22 - Murders, arrest and trial

01:06:22 - 01:37:45 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme

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In the quiet suburbs of Wichita, Kansas, a killer moved unnoticed for decades. He called himself BTK—Bind, Torture, Kill—and he taunted police with cryptic letters while livinga double life as a church leader and compliance officer. Ten victims. Thirty years of silence. And a trail that went cold—until one digital slip unravelled it all.

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:00:53 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:00:53 - 00:23:54 - Background/childhood

00:23:54 - 00:52:25 - Timeline of murders and mediacommunications

00:52:25 - 01:19:50 - Quiet period, communicationsfrom 2004, arrest/trial

01:19:50 - 01:48:01 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme

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Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify 

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“It was supposed to be a night of escapism—a midnightscreening of a summer blockbuster. But on July 20, 2012, inside a packed theatre in Aurora, Colorado, fiction gave way to horror. A lone gunman, clad in tactical gear, opened fire on unsuspecting moviegoers, leaving 12 dead and 70wounded. His name: James Holmes.”

In this episode, we unravel the chilling descent of a once-promising neuroscience student into one of the most infamous mass murderers in American history. We’ll explore the psychological complexities behind Holmes’ actions, the courtroom battle over sanity and culpability, and the haunting legacy of the Aurora theatre shooting. Was it a calculated pursuit of infamy—or the tragic unravelling of a mind in crisis?

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:01:09 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:01:09 - 00:27:42 - Background and childhood

00:27:42 - 00:56:42 - Events leading up to/the cinemashooting, Holmes' journal analysis

00:56:42 - 01:18:36 - Trial and aftermath

01:18:36 - 01:45:13 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme

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Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify 

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In 2014, a quiet California town became the epicentre of a chilling tragedy. Behind the headlines was a young man whose story—marked by loneliness, obsession, and agrowing detachment from reality—raises urgent questions about mental health and digital influence.

This episode explores the psychological and societal threads that led to the Isla Vista incident, offering insight without sensationalism. It’s a journey into the mind behind the violence—and what we might learn from the warning signs.

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:00:56 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:01:00 - 00:40:50 - Background and childhood

00:40:50 - 00:54:34 - Behaviour escalation

00:54:34 - 01:25:29 - Events of 23rd May 2014 andaftermath

01:25:29 - 01:29:51 - Next episode announcement,closing theme

**Our general chat section will be released as aminisode as this episode was rather long!**

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In the autumn of 2002, a terrifying pattern gripped America's capital. Ten people were dead. Cities were paralyzed. Police scrambled for leads while citizens ducked behindgas pumps. But behind the rifle was a duo more complicated than anyone expected—and a plan that stretched far beyond random violence. The case blends psychological manipulation, national panic, and a methodical plan that was more complex than anyone initially realized. This episode dives into the chilling sniper spree that became one of the most unforgettable manhunts in modernhistory.

Time Stamps 

00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:01:01 - 00:38:30 - Events of October 2002

00:38:30 - 00:49:40 - Links to other shootings,evidence analysis, media coverage

00:49:40 - 01:08:51 - Background of suspects,arrest/charges, trial and aftermath & next episode announcement

01:08:51 - 01:26:49 - General chat/recommendations andclosing theme

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Most people who use social media are aware of the dangers which can manifest in many forms. Scams, lies, catfishing, the list goes on. In 2019, 19 year old Denali Brehmer was approached by a millionaire from Kansas known as 'Tyler', who was willing to pay her $9 million dollars, to record a murder and send it to him. Denali lured her friend Cynthia Hoffman to a local park and with the help of afew friends, they carried out the abhorrent request.

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:01:00 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:01:00 - 00:07:03 - Background

00:07:03 - 00:28:59 - Events leading up to and murderitself 

00:28:59 - 00:38:00 - Arrest/charges, trial andaftermath

00:38:00 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement,general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Final Destination: Bloodlines, Tucker & Dale vs Evil, Bodies Bodies Bodies, M:I Final Reckoning, The Ugly Stepsister, Speak No Evil, Sunrise on the Reaping (Book & cast for thefilm), Twister/Twisters, Fred & Rose West documentary (Netflix),

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In April 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, 20 year old Mary Collins was excited to be going to her friends apartment to hang out and have fun. They picked up her favourite food and all was going well until the small gathering took a darker turn. They spike Mary's drink with drugs and soon after her friends turn on her. But why would her so-called friends want to harm her?

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:00:54 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:00:54 - 00:17:58 - Background

00:17:58 - 00:47:04 - Incident *TRIGGER WARNING*, missing persons report and investigation 

00:47:04 - 00:54:44 - Arrest/charges, trial and aftermath

00:54:44 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (Disney+), Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (Discovery+), Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), Trap (2024) and M. Night Shyamalan filmography 

Closing theme (pop punk AI version)

Twitter: @crimeslike

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Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify 

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Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer

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In April 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, 20 year old Mary Collins was excited to be going to her friend’s apartment to hang out and have fun. They picked up her favourite food and all was going well until the small gathering took a darker turn. They spiked Mary’s drink with drugs and soon after her friends turned on her. But why would her so-called friends want to harm her? 

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:00:54 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:00:54 - 00:17:58 - Background

00:17:58 - 00:47:04 - Incident *TRIGGER WARNING*, missing persons report and investigation 

00:47:04 - 00:54:44 - Arrest/charges, trial and aftermath

00:54:44 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (Disney+), Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (Discovery+), Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), Trap (2024) and M. Night Shyamalan filmography 

Closing theme (pop punk AI version)

Twitter: @crimeslike

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Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify 

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On February 4th 2009, 53 year old Takao Terada was found dead in his home in western Tokyo. Police has initially concluded that this was a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning; however, when 2 more men are found in May and August of the same year, Police conducted a thorough investigation; reviewing financial records and their internet history. This would eventually lead them to 34 year old Kanae Kijima. But how was a young middle-class girl from Hokkaido, linked to all 3 men? 

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:01:07 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:01:07 - 00:06:44 - Background

00:06:44 - 00:22:26 - Victims and MO

00:22:26 - 00:35:34 - Arrest/charges, trial, appeals and aftermath

00:35:34 - 01:09:29 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Butter by Asako Yuzuki (book based on the case of Kanae Kijima), The Smiley Face Killers, Dexter (TV series), Adolescence, Black Mirror S7, Sinners (no spoilers), Toxic Town, From (S1), Tokyo Ghoul (S1), 

Closing theme (pop punk AI version)

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November 2001, Renton, Washington. Gary Leon Ridgway was working at the Kenworth Truck Factory when Police arrived to arrest him on suspicion of murdering four women nearly 20 years earlier. Advancements in DNA profiling and lab testing, enabled investigators to link Ridgway to more murders from the same time. Almost 50 women had suffered at the hands of Ridgway. Following his arrest, police interrogated him numerous times over a 5 month period, hoping they would learn Ridgway’s motive for brutally killing these women and to finally put the monster behind bars. 

**TRIGGER WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT/DESCRIPTIONS OF MURDER**

Time Stamps

00:00:00 - 00:00:57 - Network ad, theme & intro

00:00:57 - 00:18:14 - Background

00:18:14 - 00:42:29 - Bodies found, investigation and interrogation (over 5 months)

00:42:29 - 01:18:49 - Arrest/charges, more detail from interrogations, trial and aftermath

01:18:49 - 01:40:04 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - (From (Now TV/Sky), Severance (Apple TV), The White Lotus S3 (Now TV/Sky), Adolescence (Netflix), The Twister: Caught in the Storm (Netflix), It Ends with Us (2024), The Shallows (2016).

Closing theme (pop punk AI version)

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