Shadow Crimes

*** Content Warning: Graphic Details of Murder including Skinning, Decapitation & Cannibalism ***

In February 2000, Katherine Mary Knight killed, then skinned, decapitated and finally cooked her lover John Price in rural Australia before attempting to feed his body to the victim’s adult children. Knight would go down as one of the most monstrous and wicked female killer’s in Australian criminal history to be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.

*** Content Warning: Murder, Sexual Assault & Child Victims ***

In the annals of criminal history, few tales rival the chilling saga of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. Once hailed as the epitome of a picture-perfect couple, their names now evoke fear and revulsion, synonymous with unspeakable horrors. Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka etched their names in infamy through a reign of terror that stained the Canadian landscape with blood. Together, they orchestrated a macabre symphony of abduction, sexual assault and murder, targeting the most vulnerable among us – innocent teenage girls. But what sets their crimes apart is the unfathomable depth of betrayal. Karla, once perceived as the loyal partner, became an active participant in the depravity, even betraying her own flesh and blood – her sister – allowing her to become one of the victims. Their atrocities shook the very foundations of Canadian society, leaving scars that linger to this day. This is the story of the Ken and Barbie Killers, a tale of twisted desire, manipulation, and the darkest depths of human depravity.

*** Content Warning: Murder ***

Holly Harvey was considered a typical rebellious teenager. She did what she wanted, went where she wanted, and saw who she wanted. That all changed in the spring of 2004 when Holly’s mother went to prison forcing her to move in with her conservative Baptist grandparents Carl and Sarah Collier, who immediately imposed strict rules. Holly’s life would become anything but typical when she went from rebellious teenager to murderer in just four months.

*** Content Warning: Murder, Child Victims & Mentions of Rape and Sexual Assault ***

On 4 August 2002, best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, both aged 10, posed for a picture sporting their new red Manchester United football shirts before sitting down to dinner with family and friends. Shortly after dinner, Holly and Jessica stepped out of the house and went to a nearby sports centre to buy some sweets.

They were never seen alive again.

*** Content Warning: Murder & Sexual Assault ***

In the vast deserts of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, the quiet façade of a trailer concealed a chamber of unspeakable horrors. The man behind this nightmare was David Parker Ray, infamously known as the Toy Box Killer. The chilling moniker belied the true nature of his deeds, which plunged victims into a waking nightmare beyond imagination.

*** Content Warning: Mass Murder & Child Victims ***

Easter Sunday in 1975 was like any other in Hamilton, Ohio. Children hunted for eggs, mothers made last minute preparations for family dinners, and entire families were dressed in new clothes to attend morning church services. For the Ruppert family, the day started out happy. They worshipped together at an early service and then gathered at 635 Minor Avenue in Hamilton, a middle-class community about 30 miles from Cincinnati. But what happened that afternoon – March 30, 1975 – went down as the deadliest shooting to ever occur in a private home in American history – and it left a grim and troubling haunting behind.

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Hey there, fellow sleuths! Welcome to a special announcement episode of Shadow Crimes.

Today, I've got some exciting news to share with you.

As our community continues to grow and our investigations into the world of true crime deepen, I'm thrilled to announce that we've launched a Patreon page!

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*** Content Warning: Topics of Rape and Sexual Assault are discussed in this episode ***

Elizabeth Holmes was an American biotechnology entrepreneur who was convicted of fraud in connection to her blood-testing company, Theranos. The company's valuation soared after it claimed to have revolutionised blood testing by developing methods that needed only very small volumes of blood, such as from a fingerprick. In 2015, Forbes had named Holmes the youngest and wealthiest self-made female billionaire in the United States on the basis of a $9-billion valuation of her company. In the following year, as revelations of fraud about Theranos's claims began to surface, Forbes revised its estimate of Holmes's net worth to zero, and Fortune named her in its feature article on "The World's 19 Most Disappointing Leaders".

Every Friday, join us for a quick dive into the intriguing world of true crime with our 'Did You Know' short fact episodes. In this weeks' episode we explore the Great Brink's Robbery.

In the crisp, early hours of January 17, 1950, the streets of Boston lay cloaked in darkness—a veil that masked the impending chaos about to unfold. As the city slumbered, a group of daring criminals orchestrated one of the most audacious heists in American history—the Great Brink's Robbery.

The target was the Brink's Armoured Car Depot in the North End of Boston—a fortress-like facility thought to be impervious to theft. Guarded by armed personnel and fortified with state-of-the-art security measures, the depot was considered impenetrable. But the gang of thieves, led by mastermind Anthony "Fats" Pino, had other plans.

*** Content Warning: Child Victim ***

Sarah Payne possessed an infectious spirit that radiated joy wherever she went. At just eight years old, Sarah was known for her bright smile and boundless energy, which she often shared with her brothers and sister during playful adventures in the English countryside. With a love for outdoor exploration, Sarah cherished the moments spent with her family, relishing in the simple pleasures of childhood. Her curiosity knew no bounds, and she approached life with an innocence that captivated those around her. Whether she was chasing butterflies in the garden or giggling with her siblings during games of hide and seek, Sarah's presence brought warmth and light to those who knew her. But on that fateful day on July 1st 2000, tragedy struck, shattering the tranquillity of their lives and plunging them into a nightmare they could never have imagined. The abduction and murder of Sarah Payne would not only rob her family of their beloved daughter and sister but also send shockwaves through the nation, igniting a fervent search for justice and sparking a national conversation about child safety.