Shadow Crimes

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 Rotenburg Cannibal.

In the serene countryside of Rotenburg, Germany, a quaint village nestled among verdant fields and rolling hills, an unimaginable horror unfolded—a tale so macabre that it sent shockwaves through the world and left an indelible mark on the annals of true crime history. At the heart of this chilling story was Armin Meiwes, a seemingly ordinary man whose insatiable appetite for human flesh would lead him down a path of darkness and depravity.

It began innocently enough, with Meiwes' exploration of online forums dedicated to extreme fetishes and taboo desires. It was here that he encountered Bernd Brandes, a man who shared Meiwes' dark proclivities and who would ultimately become his willing victim.

*** Content Warning: Child Victims ***

Born in difficult circumstances herself and owing her own life to the nurses that helped save her: Lucy Letby was born with a desire to help people and save lives. This desire took a dark turn to become a nightmare for the families of the infants entrusted to her care. As Letby embarked on her career as a nurse, her actions veered into the realm of suspicion and fear. What drove her to betray the very oath she took to heal and protect? And how did her journey from a promising young nurse to a convicted serial killer unfold?

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 Manson Family Cult.

In the tumultuous landscape of late 1960s America, a charismatic and enigmatic figure emerged, captivating a group of young followers with promises of revolution and transcendence. This figure was Charles Manson, the leader of the infamous Manson Family cult—a group that would become synonymous with terror and violence.

*** Content Warning: Mass Murder & Terrorism ***

On the morning of April 19, 1995, an ex-Army soldier and security guard named Timothy McVeigh parked a rented Ryder truck in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City.

He was about to commit mass murder.

Inside the vehicle was a powerful bomb made out of a deadly cocktail of agricultural fertilizer, diesel fuel, and other chemicals. McVeigh got out, locked the door, and headed towards his getaway car. He ignited one timed fuse, then another. At precisely 9:02 a.m., the bomb exploded.

Within moments, the surrounding area looked like a war zone. A third of the building had been reduced to rubble, with many floors flattened. Dozens of cars were incinerated and more than 300 nearby buildings were damaged or destroyed. The human toll was still more devastating: hundreds were dead, including 19 children, with several hundred more injured.

It was and still remains the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in American history.

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 Bind, Torture, Kill (BTK) case.

In the heartland of America, amidst the tranquil streets of Wichita, Kansas, a phantom stalked the night, leaving behind a trail of fear and devastation. From the 1970s to the early 2000s, the city was haunted by the specter of BTK—the moniker given to one of the most notorious serial killers in American history.

*** Content Warning: Murder and Graphic Violence ***

The Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 stands as one of the most notorious chapters in the annals of American crime history. Occurring on February 14th, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, this brutal event marked a pivotal moment in the Prohibition-era gang wars that gripped the city. Seven members of the North Side Gang, led by George "Bugs" Moran, were brutally gunned down in a garage by rival gangsters disguised as police officers. The massacre, attributed to the notorious Al Capone's Chicago Outfit, sent shockwaves across the nation, highlighting the extreme violence and lawlessness that characterised the era.

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 Monster of Florence.

In the rolling hills of Tuscany, where vineyards sprawl under the warm Italian sun, a chilling spectre lurked in the shadows, haunting the idyllic landscape with a reign of terror that would span decades. The tale of the Monster of Florence, a mysterious and elusive killer whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, is a dark chapter in the annals of Italian crime.

*** Content Warning: Hijacking ***

On November 24, 1971. During the flight from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, a man who identified himself as Dan Cooper told a flight attendant he was armed with a bomb, demanded $200,000 in ransom (equivalent to approximately $1,500,000 in today’s money) and requested four parachutes upon landing in Seattle. After releasing the passengers in Seattle, the hijacker instructed the flight crew to refuel the aircraft and begin a second flight to Mexico City, with a refueling stop in Reno, Nevada. About 30 minutes after taking off from Seattle, the hijacker opened the aircraft's aft door, deployed the staircase, and parachuted into the night over southwestern Washington. Thus began one of the great unsolved mysteries in American history.

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 Green River Killer.

In the quiet suburbs of Seattle, Washington, the serene façade belied a growing darkness that would cast a long and chilling shadow over the region. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, the Green River Killer, a malevolent force whose true identity would elude investigators for years, roamed the Pacific Northwest, leaving a trail of fear and despair along the riverbanks.

*** Content Warning: Gun Violence ***

The North Hollywood shootout, also known as the Battle of North Hollywood, was a confrontation between two heavily armed and armored bank robbers, Larry Phillips Jr. and Emil Mătăsăreanu, and members of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California, United States on February 28, 1997. Both robbers were killed; twelve police officers and eight civilians were injured, and numerous vehicles and other property were damaged or destroyed by the nearly 2,000 rounds of ammunition fired by the robbers and police.