In the late 1980s and early '90s, a child abductor and rapist began snatching children right out of their homes, often while their parents or other family members were present. Residents of Melbourne, Australia, were terrified that their child might be the next one targeted. Dubbed Mr. Cruel by the press, the offender was calm and organized.

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Australia's boogeyman Mr. Cruel. People in the area were terrified by this man and the carnage he left behind was devastating. The perpetrator appeared to have a high degree of knowledge of forensic techniques, leaving behind no clues or evidence that led to his identity. He remains unidentified to this day.

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Mr Cruel

Each week Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting unsolved true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details. We tell the stories of the victims, the facts surrounding the cases, and look at all possible suspects. We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.

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Tera Smith was a 16-year-old girl living in Redding, California. On August 22nd, 1998, Tera told her sister she was going out for a jog and would return in 20 minutes. Tera went missing and has never been found. Although he was never declared a suspect, her family believes her former Taekwondo instructor knows something about her disappearance. 

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the disappearance of Tera Smith. Tera's family had good reasons to suspect the 29-year-old married Taekwondo instructor. They heard from Tera's friends that the two had an inappropriate relationship. Then, they found a letter from Tera to the instructor that cemented it in their minds. At first, this man was willing to talk to investigators, but that quickly ended, and Tera's case went cold.


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Tera Smith

Bobby Fuller was a rising star in the music world during the 1960s. He died under mysterious circumstances just before he was going to start a solo career. The police believed Bobby ended his own life, but his family and friends suspected foul play. 

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bobby Fuller. The conclusion of suicide by authorities doesn't seem to fit with the details of this case. However, the ruling was made quickly, and no evidence was obtained. There are several theories about what happened to Bobby Fuller and who was involved. But there is no doubt that Bobby suffered a gruesome fate.

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Bobby Fuller

Jane Kuria had three children, two daughters and a son. They were originally from Kenya but moved to the United States after Jane's husband died and their home burned down. Jane wanted to escape the practice of female genital mutilation in Kenya. She and her husband were very vocal in their opposition to the practice.

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the Kuria family murders. On July 29th, 2007, Jane was enjoying a visit from some of her family who lived in Kenya. Jane was at home with her children and a young cousin. They were all brutally attacked while they slept. Jane's son and the cousin survived, but Jane and her two daughters were murdered.

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The Kuria Family Murders

Christine Cole left home for the store on January 6th, 1988, and never returned. Her body was later found on the beach in Warwick, Rhode Island. Early on, the police were able to narrow down the timeline of her movements but could not pinpoint a suspect.

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Christine Cole. A man was arrested and charged with the murder thirty-one years later, but the charge was dropped due to lack of evidence. Christine’s murder remains unsolved. 

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Christine Cole

Eve Stratford worked at the Playboy club in London and was featured in Mayfair magazine days before she was killed. On March 18th, 1975, Eve was attacked and murdered inside her apartment. Months later, 16-year-old Lynne Weedon was raped and murdered while walking to her home in West London. 

Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Eve Stratford. The Stratford and Weedon cases were linked by DNA over 30 years later, and some investigators have connected additional cases to the two murders, which has led to the theory that an unidentified serial killer killed the victims.

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Mr Cruel

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