Crimes That Haunt Us

Crimes That Haunt Us

Unsolved crimes. Vanished lives. Questions left behind. Crimes That Haunt Us is a deep-dive true crime podcast uncovering mysterious disappearances, haunting cold cases, and baffling investigations from the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Through detailed storytelling and careful research, we explore the cases that continue to disturb, fascinate, and haunt us. Also check out our documentary format over on youtube www.youtube.com/@crimesthathauntus

  1. 2 days ago

    She Vanished on a Bike Ride | Disturbing 1969 Cold Case

    In April 1969, 13-year-old April Fabb set out on her bicycle to visit her sister in Norfolk, England. She never arrived.  Her abandoned bicycle was later found in a field, but April herself vanished without a trace.  Despite one of the most extensive police investigations of its time, the disappearance of April Fabb remains one of Britain’s most haunting unsolved mysteries. In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we explore the chilling details of April’s last known journey, the search efforts that gripped the nation, and the lingering theories about what really happened to her on that spring day in 1969. Was April abducted? Did she fall victim to a predator who struck in broad daylight? Or is there another explanation hidden in the shadows of rural Norfolk? Join us as we uncover the tragic story of The Vanished Schoolgirl — April Fabb — and examine why her case still haunts investigators and the public more than 50 years later. 👍 If you found this story haunting, please like & share to keep April’s memory alive. #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #AprilFabb #ColdCase #CrimesThatHauntUs #MissingPerson #TrueCrimeDocumentary #ukcrime  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/15qEHbnxwh8 (00:00) The Haunting Case of April Fabb (0:49) Who Was April Fabb? (02:59) Day of Disappearance (4:36) April Vanishes (10:24) Police Investigation Begins (14:36) Suspicious Vehicles (18:50) Multiple Alleged Sightings (20:00) The Holiday Man (22:03) More Norfolk Disappearances (24:36) Genette Tate Vanishes (29:41) Cold Case Review

    She Vanished on a Bike Ride | Disturbing 1969 Cold Case

  2. 1 Oct

    Killed While Sunbathing: Ann Heron's Brutal Murder

    In August 1990, 44-year-old Ann Heron was found brutally murdered in her home in County Durham, England. The case shocked the nation — and more than three decades later, her killer has never been brought to justice. In this Crimes That Haunt Us episode, we dive deep into the life of Ann Heron, the events of that tragic summer’s day, the police investigation, shocking suspects, and the unanswered questions that still linger. Was it a random intruder? Someone she knew? Or a killer who has evaded capture for over 30 years? Join us as we explore one of Britain’s most perplexing cold case murders.  For the documentary version see here - https://youtu.be/wHlkQr3SHtM (00:00) The Haunting Case of Ann Heron (0:59) Who Was Ann Heron? (02:20) Aeolian House (3:24) The Day of the Murder (8:01) Ann is Murdered (9:05) The Suspects (10:07) Peter Finds the Body (16:09) Michael Benson Appeal (19:42) DNA Breakthrough (20:21) Peter Heron is Arrested (22:51) Jen Jarvi investigates (26:17) The Channel 5 Documentary (29:33) The List of Potential Suspects

    Killed While Sunbathing: Ann Heron's Brutal Murder

  3. 24 Sept

    Did a Serial Killer Kill Lyn Bryant? | Unsolved 1998

    The tragic murder of Lyn Bryant in 1998 remains one of the UK’s most disturbing unsolved crimes. On October 20th, 1998, Lyn was brutally stabbed in broad daylight while walking her dog in the quiet village of Ruan High Lanes, Cornwall. Despite multiple witness sightings and extensive forensic efforts, the killer has never been brought to justice. In this Crimes That Haunt Us documentary, we examine: Lyn Bryant's final known movements Witness accounts and suspect sketches The shocking similarities to other cases Why police believe the killer may have struck again New DNA breakthroughs and the ongoing manhunt  #LynBryant #UnsolvedMurder #TrueCrimeUK #CrimesThatHauntUs #ColdCase #CornwallCrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/2rUFvSuVIqQ (00:00) The Haunting Case of Lyn Bryant (0:54) Who Was Lyn Bryant? (02:48) Morning of Murder (4:31) The White Van (6:58) Lyn & the Mystery Man (7:58) Lyn is Murdered (11:32) Police Launch Murder Investigation (14:23) Where are the Glasses? (16:20) The Other Knife Attacks (18:14) Lyn’s Glasses Reappear (21:55) Major DNA Breakthrough (24:39) Serial Killer?

    Did a Serial Killer Kill Lyn Bryant? | Unsolved 1998

  4. 17 Sept

    The Killing of an Asian Child | Nayantara Ali (1994)

    In November 1994, 11-year-old Nayantara Ali left her home in East London and set off for school. She never reached the school gates. 25 days later, her naked body was discovered just 20 yards from her family home — wrapped in a bedsheet, concealed inside a piece of carpet and buried beneath rubble and debris. Even more disturbingly, police had already searched the exact location where her body was eventually found. In this episode of **Crimes That Haunt Us**, we examine the disappearance and murder of Nayantara Ali, reconstructing the final known movements of an innocent 11-year-old girl and exploring the unanswered questions that have surrounded her case for more than three decades. What happened to Nayan between leaving home and disappearing? Where was she held before her death? How did her body end up so close to her family home? And why was she apparently missed during earlier searches of the area? We examine the evidence surrounding the distinctive pea-green fitted sheet and unusual circular piece of pink carpet used to conceal her body, the police investigation, the family's concerns about the initial response, the wider community reaction, and the possibility that whoever disposed of Nayan's body knew the local area. Despite the passage of more than 30 years, nobody has been publicly identified, arrested or convicted for Nayantara's murder. Her school uniform, PE kit, umbrella and distinctive Take That bag have never been publicly recovered. The Metropolitan Police continue to regard the case as an open investigation. **Nayantara was just 11 years old. She deserved to grow up. She deserved a future. Most importantly, she deserved justice.** If you have information about Nayantara Ali's disappearance or murder, please contact the Metropolitan Police or Crimestoppers. --- **Crimes That Haunt Us** explores unsolved murders, disappearances and the cases that continue to haunt families and communities decades later. If you appreciate detailed, evidence-based true crime documentaries, consider subscribing to the channel and joining us for the next case. #NayantaraAli #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMurder  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/OeHTxMjIXy4 (00:00) The Haunting Case of Nayantara Ali (0:49) Who Was Nayantara Ali? (03:00) Day of Disappearance (4:48) Nayantara Vanishes (7:03) Police Question Family (9:29) Lindsay Jo Rimer Vanishes (10:34) The Media Disparity (13:40) Nayantara’s Body is Discovered (16:51) Murder Details Revealed (21:42) Serial Killer Probed (22:08) The Troubling Questions

    The Killing of an Asian Child | Nayantara Ali (1994)

  5. 10 Sept

    The Savage Carpark Murder Nobody Saw | Penny Bell 1990 Cold Case

    In 1991, Penny Bell — a successful businesswoman and devoted mother — was brutally stabbed over 50 times in her car, in broad daylight, just yards from a London swimming pool.  This case remains one of the most disturbing and baffling unsolved murders in UK history. In this *Crimes That Haunt Us* episode, we dive deep into the timeline of events, explore police theories, examine her cryptic behaviour in the days before her murder, and investigate the suspects. If you enjoy in-depth true crime documentaries and underreported UK cases, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #PennyBell #UnsolvedMurder #truecrimedocumentary  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/uLk4RXdeMIE (00:00) The Haunting Case of Penny Bell (0:48) Who Was Penny Bell? (02:53) The Mysterious Cash Withdrawal (5:56) Penny is Last Seen Alive (7:49) Penny is Murdered (8:59) The Suspects (10:41) Police Launch Murder Investigation (11:21) The Crime Scene (16:53) The Investigation (20:01) John Richmond Arrested (21:32) Forensics Review (23:24) Robert Napper Link? (26:31) The Late Witness

    The Savage Carpark Murder Nobody Saw | Penny Bell 1990 Cold Case

  6. 3 Sept

    Who is the Baby Faced Killer? | DNA Waits for Justice

    Lisa Hession was just 14 years old when her life was brutally taken—just yards from her front door. On a cold December night in 1984, she walked home from a party through the quiet streets of Leigh, Greater Manchester. She never made it. The next morning, her body was found in a back alley — strangled with her own scarf. To this day, her killer has never been brought to justice. This episode of Crimes That Haunt Us examines the haunting details of Lisa's final moments, the key suspects, chilling witness reports, and the enduring silence surrounding one of the UK's most tragic unsolved murders. Could crucial evidence have been missed? Was Lisa's killer closer than anyone imagined? ⚠️ This case remains unsolved. If you have any information, contact Greater Manchester Police. 👇 If you found this case compelling, please like, share, and subscribe to support this channel.  #LisaHession #TrueCrimeUK #UnsolvedMurder #CrimesThatHauntUs  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/yXsGd3aZqPE (00:00) The Haunting Case of Lisa Hession (0:47) Who Was Lisa Hession? (02:32) Three Prior Attacks (6:21) Day of the Murder (8:01) Lisa Leaves the Party (9:02) A Mother’s Instinct (12:10) Lisa is Found Murdered (14:42) Suspect Arrested (16:08) The 5th & Final Attack (17:14) A Murderer is Questioned (19:12) Mass DNA Swabs (21:22) Cold Case Review (22:21) 40th Anniversary Appeal

    Who is the Baby Faced Killer? | DNA Waits for Justice

  7. 27 Aug

    The Wendy Sewell Murder: Did Police Convict the Wrong Man?

    On 12 September 1973, 32-year-old Wendy Sewell walked into Bakewell Cemetery to meet a man. Minutes later, she was the victim of a savage attack that would become one of Britain's most controversial murder cases. Within hours, 17-year-old cemetery groundsman Stephen Downing had been detained. Convicted of Wendy's murder in 1974, he spent 27 years behind bars before his conviction was dramatically quashed by the Court of Appeal. But the case didn't end there. Anonymous letters, forgotten witnesses, disputed forensic evidence and claims that Wendy was seen alive with another man after Downing had left the cemetery have continued to fuel debate for decades. In this documentary, we examine the complete chronology of the Wendy Sewell murder—from the events of September 1973 through the investigation, trial, appeals, Operation Noble and the questions that remain unanswered more than fifty years later. Who killed Wendy Sewell? If you enjoy well-researched British true crime documentaries, please consider subscribing to Crimes That Haunt Us. #TrueCrime #WendySewell #StephenDowning #UnsolvedMurder #BritishTrueCrime #Bakewell #CrimeDocumentary #ColdCase #Derbyshire #truecrimedocumentary  For the documentary version see here - https://youtu.be/t3NGmPo87mU (00:00) The Haunting Case of Wendy Sewell (0:49) Who Was Wendy Sewell? (03:05) Stephen Downing (4:28) The Day of the Murder (7:00) Wendy Found Bludgeoned (9:45) Stephen Downing Questioned (13:13) Post Mortem (15:43) The Trial & Conviction of Downing (25:13) Dale Hale Joins the Appeal Campaign (35:33) Stephen Downing is Exonerated

    The Wendy Sewell Murder: Did Police Convict the Wrong Man?

  8. 20 Aug

    Suzy Lamplugh: 40 Years Later – The Hunt for Mr Kipper

    On 28 July 1986, 25-year-old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh left her office in Fulham to show a property to a client known only as "Mr Kipper." She was never seen again. Nearly four decades later, her disappearance remains one of Britain's most haunting unsolved mysteries.  Witness sightings, mysterious phone calls, suspicious vehicles, evolving forensic evidence, and the emergence of convicted killer John Cannan have kept investigators searching for answers. In this documentary, we examine the complete timeline of Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance, the police investigation, the evidence, and the theories that continue to surround one of the UK's most famous missing persons cases. If you enjoy carefully researched true crime documentaries, subscribe to Crimes That Haunt Us for more cases from Britain and Ireland. What do you believe happened to Suzy Lamplugh? Let us know in the comments. #SuzyLamplugh #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #MissingPerson #JohnCannan  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/vE6MZk1CJPg (00:00) The Haunting Case of Suzy Lamplugh (0:44) Who Was Suzy Lamplugh? (03:16) The Day of Vanishing (5:00) Suzy Meets Mr Kipper (8:43) Suzy has Vanished (13:32) Mr Kipper Sketch Released (17:30) Multiple Suspects Sought (19:09) Sarah Lambert Vanishes (22:24) Mr Kipper Sketch Updated (28:56) The Belgian Connection (33:04) A Bombshell Claim (36:39) John Cannan Probed (45:35) Cannan Arrested for Lamplugh Murder (50:09) A Terrifying Witnesses Claim

    Suzy Lamplugh: 40 Years Later – The Hunt for Mr Kipper
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Unsolved crimes. Vanished lives. Questions left behind. Crimes That Haunt Us is a deep-dive true crime podcast uncovering mysterious disappearances, haunting cold cases, and baffling investigations from the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Through detailed storytelling and careful research, we explore the cases that continue to disturb, fascinate, and haunt us. Also check out our documentary format over on youtube www.youtube.com/@crimesthathauntus

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  • Creator
    Crimes That Haunt Us
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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