Curiosity Killed The Cat

Olof Palme was an influential Swedish politician who was murdered on the streets on Stockholm in 1986. His death remains one of the biggest mysteries in the country for 34 years until police announce the case is closed. But the conclusion is far from clear. 

Where Curiosity Killed the Cat differs from the saturated genre of true crime is that it focuses more on mystery than investigation procedural. A lot of the cases covered do not have solid conclusions and its the fascination with the inexplicable that drives this series.

Written, narrated and produced by Sam Wallace
 Artwork by Sophie Wenham
 Music by Radår, Link to his work https://xephem.bandcamp.com/

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Christopher Marlowe was an English playwright who worked at the same time as a certain William Shakespeare. Marlowe lived fast and died young  leaving most of his life shrouded in mystery. Accused of being a spy, a homosexual and an atheist Marlowe walked on the wild side of Tudor England. 

Where Curiosity Killed the Cat differs from the saturated genre of true crime is that it focuses more on mystery than investigation procedural. A lot of the cases covered do not have solid conclusions and its the fascination with the inexplicable that drives this series.

Written, narrated and produced by Sam Wallace
 Artwork by Sophie Wenham
Music by adår Link to his work https://xephem.bandcamp.com/

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The botched assassination of Sergei and Yulia Skripal leaves the whole world laughing at Russian intelligence. Igor Korobov is the head of Russian intelligence group the GRU and has been summoned to a private meeting with Putin. Two months later he passed away, coincidence? The Russians think not.

This episode was inspired by Luke Jenning's article in the Guardian. 

Written, narrated and produced by Sam Wallace
Artwork by Sophie Wenham
Music by adår Link to his work https://xephem.bandcamp.com/

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When the body of Peter Bergmann is found washed up on the west coast of Ireland, The police presume it was a terrible accident. Except the body isn't Peter Bergmann or anyone for that matter. Eleven years later and the case that challenges everything we assume about missing people is still unsolved. This episode was inspired by Franciso Garcia's article on Vice UK.

TW: Discusses suicide, if you are having suicidal thoughts please seek guidance from your country's suicide hotline.

Written, narrated and produced by Sam Wallace
Artwork by Sophie Wenham
Music by adår Link to his work https://xephem.bandcamp.com/

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The 1998 world cup final was set to be a classic but when Brazil's top player, Ronaldo, is omitted from the teamsheet, everyone is left wondering why. One underwhelming final later and the theories surrounding the downfall of one of the world's most elite footballing nations begin to develop.

Where Curiosity Killed the Cat differs from the saturated genre of true crime is that it focuses more on mystery than investigation procedural. A lot of the cases covered do not have solid conclusions and its the fascination with the inexplicable that drives this series.

Written, narrated and produced by Sam Wallace
Artwork by Sophie Wenham
Music by Radår (Link to his work https://xephem.bandcamp.com/)

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Additional music this week:
Verano Sensual by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5049-verano-sensual

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Richard John Bingham, the 7th Earl of Lucan was a high-flying eccentric banker in 1960s London. However, in 1974 after being suspected of murder, he disappeared. Over 40 years later, nobody still knows exactly where he is. 

Where Curiosity Killed the Cat differs from the saturated genre of true crime is that it focuses more on mystery than investigation procedural. A lot of the cases covered do not have solid conclusions and its the fascination with the inexplicable that drives this series.

Written, narrated and produced by Sam Wallace

Artwork by Sophie Wenham

Music by Radår Link to his work https://xephem.bandcamp.com/

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In 1981, Pope John Paul II was shot four times while making a public appearance. The man behind the shooting was sentenced to 22 years in prison. But why did he do it? And was this part of something much bigger?

Where Curiosity Killed the Cat differs from the saturated genre of true crime is that it focuses more on mystery than investigation procedural. A lot of the cases covered do not have solid conclusions and its the fascination with the inexplicable that drives this series.

Written, narrated and produced by Sam Wallace

Artwork by Sophie Wenham

Music by Radår Link to his work https://xephem.bandcamp.com/

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