True Crime Reports

Al Jazeera
True Crime Reports

This is immersive true crime, done differently. True Crime Reports brings you crime stories from the global south and beyond; tales of corruption, power, and injustice that often haven’t reached headlines in the West. Hosted by journalist Halla Mohieddeen, each week you’ll be taken to countries like Peru, South Africa, Syria, and Cambodia, hearing from eyewitnesses, journalists, and family members right at the heart of these stories.

Episodes

  1. The Murder of Malcolm Caldwell

    26 JAN

    The Murder of Malcolm Caldwell

    Two Americans and one Brit were invited to Communist Cambodia in 1978 to meet the brutal dictator Pol Pot. The Brit is called Malcolm Caldwell, a professor from Scotland, and a big Pol Pot fan.   Just hours after he meets his hero, Malcolm is shot dead. So, who killed Malcolm Caldwell? In this episode:  Elizabeth Becker,(@ehb47), journalist and author Sophal Ear, (@sophal_ear), political scientist  Episode credits:  This episode was written and produced by Anna Staufenberg, and hosted by Halla Mohieddeen.  Executive Producers: Ney Alvarez and Sandra Ferrari. Production Manager: Archan Mohile. Senior Producer: Marthe van der Wolf. Assistant Producers: Leo Danczak, Sophie McNulty and Catherine Nouhan. Fact-checking by Ruby Zaman. Audio editing by Alan Leer. Music composition by Tom Biddle. Lead of Engagement: Aya Elmileik. Engagement Producers: Adam Abou-Gad, Munera AlDosari and Vienna Maglio. Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio: Ney Alvarez.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

    30 min
  2. The Value of the Truth

    19 JAN

    The Value of the Truth

    Ruth Thalía’s truth would cost her everything. On national television in Peru, the nineteen-year-old revealed her darkest secrets for a prize, only to be found dead just two months later.  A game show called ‘The Value of the Truth’ launched in South America in 2012. In it, contestants must reveal the most shocking and intimate details about their own lives in front of their loved ones in exchange for a prize jackpot. So, who murdered Ruth Thalía? And how much is the truth worth? In this episode:  Neil Giardino, (@NeilGiardino), Journalist Episode credits:  This episode was written and produced by Anna Staufenberg, and hosted by Halla Mohieddeen.  Executive Producers: Ney Alvarez and Sandra Ferrari. Production Manager: Archan Mohile. Senior Producer: Marthe van der Wolf. Assistant Producers: Leo Danczak, Sophie McNulty and Catherine Nouhan. Fact-checking by Ruby Zaman. Audio editing by Alan Leer. Music composition by Tom Biddle. Lead of Engagement: Aya Elmileik. Engagement Producers: Adam Abou-Gad, Munera AlDosari and Vienna Maglio. Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio: Ney Alvarez.  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube

    33 min
  3. The Khalistan Assassinations

    12 JAN

    The Khalistan Assassinations

    A murder that rocked the Sikh community in British Columbia, Canada. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Sikh leader, was fatally shot in his car just after leaving his local temple in 2023. This wasn't just another crime - it was an event that would spark international tension and raise alarming questions:  Who assassinated Hardeep? Did the orders come from the Indian government itself? In this episode:  Giorgio Shani (@GiorgioShani), Professor, Politics and International Studies ICU Japan.  Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (@SFJGenCounsel), General Counsel, Sikhs for Justice (@SFJ_US_Official) Episode credits: This episode was written and produced by Anna Staufenberg, and hosted by Halla Mohieddeen. Executive Producers: Ney Alvarez and Sandra Ferrari. Production Manager: Archan Mohile. Senior Producer: Marthe van der Wolf. Assistant Producers: Leo Danczak, Sophie McNulty and Catherine Nouhan. Fact-checking by Ruby Zaman. Audio editing by Alan Leer. Music composition by Tom Biddle. Lead of Engagement: Aya Elmileik. Engagement Producers: Adam Abou-Gad, Munera AlDosari and Vienna Maglio. Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio: Ney Alvarez. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube

    27 min
  4. Thabo Bester: Prison Break

    5 JAN

    Thabo Bester: Prison Break

    Thabo Bester is South Africa’s most notorious con man. In 2012, he was locked away for life for murder and rape. But when in 2022, a fire suddenly breaks out in Bester’s cell, and nothing but a charred body remains, the country’s in shock. Is that the end of Thabo Bester? This is a story about how a serial rapist worked his way into South Africa’s most exclusive circles and about how he almost escaped justice. Listen to the premiere episode of True Crime Reports from Al Jazeera. In this episode:  Glenda Paul, (@GlenniePaul), Forensic Investigator at IRS Forensic Investigations Marecia Damons, (@mareciadamons), Journalist, GroundUp News Episode credits: This episode was written and produced by Anna Staufenberg, and hosted by Halla Mohieddeen.  Executive Producers: Ney Alvarez and Sandra Ferrari. Production Manager: Archan Mohile. Senior Producer: Marthe van der Wolf. Assistant Producers: Leo Danczak, Sophie McNulty and Catherine Nouhan. Fact-checking by Ruby Zaman. Audio editing by Alan Leer. Music composition by Tom Biddle. Lead of Engagement: Aya Elmileik. Engagement Producers: Adam Abou-Gad, Munera AlDosari, and Vienna Maglio. Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio: Ney Alvarez. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube

    34 min

  5. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    True Crime Reports Trailer

    This is immersive true crime, done differently. True Crime Reports brings you crime stories from the global south and beyond; tales of corruption, power, and injustice that often haven’t reached headlines in the West. Hosted by journalist Halla Mohieddeen, each week you’ll be taken to countries like Peru, South Africa, Syria, and Cambodia, hearing from eyewitnesses, journalists, and family members right at the heart of these stories. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube

    1 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

This is immersive true crime, done differently. True Crime Reports brings you crime stories from the global south and beyond; tales of corruption, power, and injustice that often haven’t reached headlines in the West. Hosted by journalist Halla Mohieddeen, each week you’ll be taken to countries like Peru, South Africa, Syria, and Cambodia, hearing from eyewitnesses, journalists, and family members right at the heart of these stories.

Information

  • Creator
    Al Jazeera
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    True Crime Reports

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