In May 2006, 32-year-old Rey Rivera ran out of his Baltimore home after receiving a sudden, urgent phone call — and was never seen alive again. Six days later, his body was found in a locked, unused conference room at the historic Belvedere Hotel, discovered only because of a mysterious hole in the roof above him.

Police called it suicide. His family and friends called it impossible.

In this episode, we explore Rey’s life, the strange circumstances of his disappearance, the unsettling connections to his employer, and the theories that continue to divide investigators nearly two decades later.

This week’s mini takes us across the North of England for four haunting hometown murders — two from Burnley and two from Stockport — each separated by decades but linked by brutality, tragedy, and lingering questions.

Erica explores the unsolved 1904 killing of Susan Westwell, an eccentric elderly woman murdered in her Burnley cottage, along with the 1963 death of Albert Porter, another Burnley local whose case still raises doubts and mysteries after 60 years.

Pete takes us to Stockport with two disturbing cases of young women: Suzanne Capper, whose 1992 torture and murder shocked the entire nation, and Florence Maye Bussy, a lesser-known but heartbreaking case from 1957 that left the community devastated.

Four towns, four tragedies — and the stories that still echo through the places they called home.

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Stockport Cases (Pete):

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This episode includes discussion of murder, torture, and disturbing historical details. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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In November 1969, Sister Cathy Cesnik, a 26-year-old nun and teacher at Baltimore’s Archbishop Keough High School, vanished after leaving her apartment to run a simple errand. Two months later, her body was found miles away, beaten and left in the woods.

For decades, the case remained a mystery — until former students came forward with chilling allegations. They claimed that Sister Cathy had discovered a web of sexual abuse and corruption within the church, and that her murder may have been part of a deliberate effort to silence her.

In this episode, we trace the timeline of her disappearance, the investigation that went cold, and the decades of secrets and survivors that eventually brought the truth into the light. From 1969 to The Keepers, we explore one of the most shocking and heartbreaking crimes ever connected to the Catholic Church.

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On April 15th, 2004, 38-year-old Patrice Endres, a mother and salon owner from Cumming, Georgia, disappeared in the middle of her workday. In a narrow 13-minute window, she vanished without a trace — leaving her salon door unlocked, her lunch half-eaten, and her car still parked outside.

Eighteen months later, her remains were discovered just miles from where she went missing. But what happened in those missing minutes has never been explained.

In this episode, we trace Patrice’s final moments, explore the search for answers, and unpack the theories — from her husband’s unsettling behavior to serial killers who crossed through Georgia at the time. Two decades later, her case still leaves behind more questions than answers.

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In the autumn of 1888, London’s East End was gripped by fear. Amid poverty, overcrowding, and social unrest, an unknown killer began stalking the dark alleys of Whitechapel — targeting women and leaving behind scenes of shocking brutality.

Over two nights, we dive deep into the world that gave rise to one of history’s most infamous unsolved crimes. In part one, we explore the atmosphere of Victorian London, the grim reality of Whitechapel life, and the timeline of the murders that came to define the “Autumn of Terror.” In part two, we move through the investigation, suspects, and theories that have haunted true crime for more than a century.

More than 130 years later, the mystery of Jack the Ripper still endures — part legend, part truth, and entirely terrifying.

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This episode includes discussion of murder, violence against women, and graphic historical detail. Listener discretion is advised.

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In the autumn of 1888, London’s East End was gripped by fear. Amid poverty, overcrowding, and social unrest, an unknown killer began stalking the dark alleys of Whitechapel — targeting women and leaving behind scenes of shocking brutality.

Over two nights, we dive deep into the world that gave rise to one of history’s most infamous unsolved crimes. In part one, we explore the atmosphere of Victorian London, the grim reality of Whitechapel life, and the timeline of the murders that came to define the “Autumn of Terror.” In part two, we move through the investigation, suspects, and theories that have haunted true crime for more than a century.

More than 130 years later, the mystery of Jack the Ripper still endures — part legend, part truth, and entirely terrifying.

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This episode includes discussion of murder, violence against women, and graphic historical detail. Listener discretion is advised.

Do you have a suspect as to who the infamous ‘Jack the Ripper’ was? Or another theory altogether? Get in touch and let us know!

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Halloween is just around the corner, and this week we’re diving into true stories that sound more like horror movies than reality. From the gruesome Trunk Murders of Winnie Ruth Judd, to the mysterious deaths that inspired A Nightmare on Elm Street, to a hotel in Colombia with a tragic reputation for suicide, and a ritualistic cult in Elanthoor that killed for wealth — this episode blurs the line between the living, the dead, and the truly disturbed.

Each story is darker than the last, and together they remind us that sometimes, the real world is far scarier than anything we see on screen.

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This episode includes discussion of murder, suicide, ritual killings, and other disturbing real-world crimes. Listener discretion is advised.

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On April 26, 1999, Jill Dando — one of Britain’s most recognisable and respected television presenters — was shot dead outside her home in West London. The murder of the BBC’s “golden girl” shocked the nation and launched one of the largest police investigations in UK history.

Despite countless leads, a high-profile arrest, and a controversial wrongful conviction, Jill’s murder remains unsolved. Was she the victim of a targeted attack, a random act of violence, or something more complex hidden behind the headlines?

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On July 4th, 1988, high school sweethearts Shane Stewart and Sally McNelly vanished after watching fireworks in San Angelo, Texas. Months later, their remains were discovered near O.C. Fisher Lake — and the mystery surrounding their deaths has haunted the community for over three decades.

Whispers of cult involvement, stolen weapons, and the shadow of the Satanic Panic era only deepened the case’s chilling reputation. Despite suspects, rumors, and even national attention, their murders remain unsolved.

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On June 9, 1979, a fire tore through the Ghost Train ride at Sydney’s Luna Park, killing six children and one adult. What was supposed to be a night of fun turned into horror as flames engulfed the ride and trapped those inside.

The blaze was quickly ruled an accident, but questions have lingered ever since. Was it really caused by an electrical fault, or was something far more sinister at play? Allegations of arson, negligence, and even links to organized crime and corruption have surrounded the case for decades.

Over 40 years later, the Ghost Train fire remains one of Australia’s most infamous tragedies — a case where grief, unanswered questions, and suspicions still smolder.

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This episode includes discussion of child deaths, fire-related trauma, and negligence. Listener discretion is advised.

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