THE MURDER OF KATIE SIMPSON | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the death of 21-year-old showjumper Katie Simpson from Tynan, County Armagh. Katie was seriously injured following an incident in County Derry on August 3, 2020, and died in hospital six days later. Police initially treated her death as a suicide before the case was later investigated as murder.Jonathan Creswell, the partner of Katie's sister, was arrested and charged with her murder in 2021. His trial began in 2024, but proceedings could not reach a conclusion after Creswell died during the trial. Prosecutors had alleged that he was responsible for Katie's death and had attempted to conceal what happened.The episode also examines the investigation that followed Katie's death. A Police Ombudsman report concluded that the initial PSNI investigation was flawed, identifying failures involving evidence collection, scene management, searches and the early assumption that Katie's injuries were self-inflicted.In 2026, a further review of the case was published, while separate Police Ombudsman inquiries continued examining complaints connected to the investigation. One later inquiry found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by a police officer in relation to an allegation about the original investigation.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, court proceedings, investigative findings, and allegations made during the case.

THE KIDNAP OF STEPHANIE SLATER | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the 1992 kidnapping of Stephanie Slater, a 25-year-old estate agent from Birmingham, England. During a routine house viewing on January 22, 1992, Slater was confronted at knifepoint by Michael Sams, who had posed as a potential buyer.Sams forced Stephanie into his car and took her to his workshop in Newark, Nottinghamshire. She was held captive for eight days in a confined wooden box while Sams demanded a £175,000 ransom from her employers. After the ransom was paid, Stephanie was released.The investigation eventually connected Sams to the earlier kidnapping and murder of 18-year-old Julie Dart. Stephanie's testimony became an important part of the case against him. Sams was convicted in 1993 and sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, kidnapping and related offences.This episode explores Stephanie's disappearance, her eight days in captivity, the ransom investigation, the identification of her kidnapper, and the courage she demonstrated in helping authorities understand what happened.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, court evidence, and reported claims.

WHO KILLED HEATHER QUAN? | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the murder of 21-year-old Heather Quan, who was killed during a home invasion in Arizona on December 23, 2006. Her boyfriend, 18-year-old Ryan Waller, was also shot and seriously injured during the attack.The investigation initially took an unexpected direction. Waller, who was found severely injured at the scene, was treated as a suspect and questioned by police. During the investigation, however, evidence pointed toward Richie Lee Carver and his father, Larry Lloyd Carver. Prosecutors said the pair had gone to Waller's home seeking revenge over a previous altercation.Richie Carver was convicted in 2008 and sentenced to natural life in prison. Larry Carver was later reindicted after a legal dispute involving testimony from his wife and was convicted in 2012 of charges including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.This episode explores Heather's murder, the attack on Ryan Waller, the investigation, the controversial police interrogation, and the courtroom proceedings that eventually identified those responsible.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, court evidence, and reported claims.

THE SUITCASE KILLER: SARAH BOONE | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the case of Sarah Boone and the 2020 death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., in Winter Park, Florida.According to court records and prosecutors, Torres became trapped inside a suitcase during the night of February 23, 2020. Boone initially told investigators that the two had been drinking and playing hide-and-seek, and that Torres had voluntarily climbed inside the suitcase. Evidence presented at trial included cellphone videos recorded by Boone while Torres was inside.The case eventually went to trial in October 2024. A jury found Boone guilty of second-degree murder on October 25, 2024. On December 2, 2024, she was sentenced to life in prison. Boone had argued that she had experienced domestic abuse during the relationship, while prosecutors argued that the evidence showed she knowingly left Torres trapped inside the suitcase.This episode explores the timeline of the case, the investigation, the evidence presented in court, the competing accounts of what happened that night, and the trial that ultimately resulted in Boone's conviction.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, court evidence, and claims made by the parties involved.

THE MURDER OF LEAH CROUCHER | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the disappearance and murder of 19-year-old Leah Croucher, who vanished on the morning of February 15, 2019, while walking from her home in Milton Keynes to work. Despite an extensive search, Leah remained missing for more than three years.In October 2022, human remains and personal belongings connected to Leah were discovered inside a property on Loxbeare Drive in Furzton, Milton Keynes. The remains were later formally identified as Leah.The investigation identified convicted sex offender Neil Maxwell as the prime suspect. Maxwell had access to the property where Leah was found and died by suicide in April 2019, two months after Leah disappeared. An inquest concluded in June 2024 that Leah had been unlawfully killed and identified Maxwell as the perpetrator.This episode explores Leah's disappearance, the extensive investigation, the discovery that finally brought answers to her family, and the concerns raised during the inquest about the supervision of Maxwell before Leah's death. The official Prevention of Future Deaths report also examined issues surrounding the monitoring of offenders.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, inquest findings, and reported information.

THE BABY-FACED KILLER: THE MURDER OF TRISTYN BAILEY | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the murder of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, who was killed in St. Johns County, Florida, on May 9, 2021. Tristyn was reported missing by her family that morning, and her body was discovered later that day in a wooded area near her neighborhood.The investigation quickly focused on Aiden Fucci, a 14-year-old classmate who had been seen with Tristyn during the early hours of the morning. Surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and evidence recovered during searches of Fucci's home became central to the investigation.Fucci was initially charged with second-degree murder before prosecutors upgraded the charge to first-degree murder. In February 2023, he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, avoiding a trial. In March 2023, he was sentenced to life imprisonment, with the sentence subject to review after 25 years under the applicable law.This episode explores the timeline of Tristyn's disappearance and death, the investigation, the evidence presented in court, Fucci's guilty plea, and the legal proceedings that followed.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, court evidence, and reported claims.

THE CRIMES OF VIRGINIA MCCULLOUGH | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the disturbing case of Virginia McCullough, who murdered her parents, John and Lois McCullough, at their home in Great Baddow, Essex, in June 2019.McCullough poisoned her 70-year-old father with prescription medication and fatally attacked her 71-year-old mother the following day. She then concealed their bodies inside the family home and continued living there for approximately four years, while misleading relatives and others about her parents' whereabouts.The crimes were uncovered in September 2023 after concerns were raised about the couple's welfare and missed medical appointments. Police eventually entered the property, where McCullough confessed to killing her parents. She later pleaded guilty to both murders.In October 2024, McCullough was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 36 years. This episode explores the investigation, the evidence, the financial circumstances surrounding the crimes, and how the murders remained hidden for years.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, court evidence, and reported claims.

A HOMICIDAL HUSBAND: THE CRIMES OF JOE O'REILLY | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the murder of Rachel O'Reilly, a 30-year-old mother of two who was found fatally injured at her home in The Naul, County Dublin, on 4 October 2004. A post-mortem examination determined that she died from blunt-force trauma and inhalation of blood.The investigation eventually focused on her husband, Joe O'Reilly. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence including CCTV footage, mobile-phone records, and testimony concerning his movements on the morning Rachel was killed.O'Reilly was convicted of Rachel's murder in 2007 and sentenced to life imprisonment. His appeal against the conviction was dismissed by Ireland's Court of Criminal Appeal in 2009.This episode explores the investigation, the evidence presented in court, the events surrounding Rachel's death, and the questions that emerged during one of Ireland's closely followed murder trials.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes established facts, court evidence, and reported claims.

THE MURDER OF GRACIE SPINKS | True Crime Dissected PodcastIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the tragic murder of 23-year-old Gracie Spinks, who was killed on 18 June 2021 while tending to her horse at Blue Lodge Farm in Duckmanton, Derbyshire.Gracie had previously reported concerns about Michael Sellers, a former colleague, to Derbyshire Police. Sellers was later found dead nearby on the same day as Gracie's death. An inquest concluded that Gracie was unlawfully killed by Sellers.The episode explores the events leading up to the murder, Gracie's previous stalking complaint, the investigation, and the serious questions raised about the police response. The inquest heard evidence about a bag containing weapons that had been found near the location weeks before Gracie's death, as well as multiple failures in the handling of her stalking report.We also examine the findings of the 2023 inquest and the subsequent focus on lessons that could help prevent similar tragedies in the future. The official Prevention of Future Deaths report examined issues arising from the circumstances surrounding Gracie's death.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. The episode distinguishes documented facts from allegations and reported interpretations.

The Costco Killers: The Murder of Sameena Imam | True CrimeIn this episode of True Crime Dissected, we examine the murder of Sameena Imam, a case that shocked the UK and raised serious questions about trust, deception, and the events that led to a devastating crime.We explore the known timeline, the investigation, the evidence presented in court, and the legal proceedings surrounding the case. The episode also looks at the key individuals involved and the circumstances that investigators uncovered.This podcast is presented for commentary, discussion, and educational purposes. Allegations and theories are clearly distinguished from established facts, and viewers are encouraged to consult reliable sources for further information.