Five-Minute Crime

Five-Minute Crime

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Five-Minute Crime episodes

  • Episode 55- The Facebook Live Horror: The Murder of Abraham Shakespeare

    In this chilling episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe unpacks the tragic case of Abraham Shakespeare, a Florida lottery winner whose sudden fortune made him a target. What began as a rags-to-riches story spiraled into manipulation, greed, and murder when a woman promising to protect his wealth instead orchestrated his death.

    5 min
  • Episode 54- The Acid Bath Murderer: The Crimes of John George Haigh

    In this chilling episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe explores the horrifying case of John George Haigh, one of Britain’s most infamous serial killers. Believing he could destroy both bodies and evidence using sulfuric acid, Haigh murdered wealthy victims for profit—until one crucial forensic detail brought his grisly scheme crashing down.

    5 min
  • Episode 53- The Honeymoon Murder: The Death of Gavin Smith

    In this gripping episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe investigates the disappearance and murder of Fox executive Gavin Smith, a powerful Hollywood insider whose vanishing act uncovered a web of gambling debts, criminal connections, and deadly secrets. What began as a missing persons case spiraled into a shocking murder investigation with ties to organized crime.

    5 min
  • Episode 52- The Killer Nurse: The Crimes of Charles Cullen

    In this disturbing episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe uncovers the chilling story of Charles Cullen, a nurse who confessed to killing dozens of patients across multiple hospitals. Moving undetected for years, Cullen exploited trust, access, and system failures to become one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history.

    5 min
  • Episode 51- The Perfect Alibi: The Murder of Nancy Brophy

    In this intriguing episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe examines the case of Nancy Brophy, a romance novelist who once wrote about how to get away with murder—before being accused of killing her own husband. With financial troubles, suspicious behavior, and a story that blurred fiction and reality, this case became a real-life crime novel no one could ignore.

    5 min
  • Episode 50- The Disappearance at Sea: The Case of Amy Lynn Bradley

    In this haunting episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe explores the mysterious 1998 disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, who vanished from a cruise ship without a trace. With no body, conflicting sightings, and unsettling theories, this case remains one of the most chilling unsolved disappearances at sea.

    5 min
  • Episode 49- The Craigslist Killer: A Date That Turned Deadly

    In this chilling episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe dives into the case of the “Craigslist Killer,” where online connections led to real-world horror. What began as casual encounters arranged through the internet ended in robbery, murder, and a nationwide manhunt that exposed the dangers of trusting strangers behind a screen.

    5 min
  • Episode 48- The Elevator Betrayal: The Murder of Kitty Genovese

    In this haunting episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe explores the 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in New York City—a case that sparked national debate about bystander behavior and responsibility. But beyond the headlines lies a deeper, more complex truth about what really happened that night.

    5 min
  • Episode 47- The Babysitter’s Secret: The Murder of Alexis Sharkey

    In this unsettling episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe dives into the mysterious death of social media influencer Alexis Sharkey, whose body was found on the side of a Houston road in 2020. What began as a missing persons case quickly unraveled into a story of control, hidden abuse, and a husband with secrets that couldn’t stay buried.

    5 min
  • Episode 46- The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer: The Man Who Walked Into a Bar and Never Came Out

    In this baffling episode of Five-Minute Crime, Ronan Wolfe investigates the 2006 disappearance of Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer, who was last seen entering a crowded bar in Columbus—yet was never seen leaving. With surveillance footage, no signs of struggle, and zero confirmed sightings since, this case remains one of the strangest missing person mysteries in modern history.

    5 min

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Five-Minute Crime" is an AI-powered true crime podcast delivering gripping crime stories, shocking mysteries, and infamous masterminds—all in just five minutes. Hosted by Ronan…