Don't Blame The Mom

Hannah and Irish Kate
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Don't Blame The Mom is a weekly true crime podcast where friends Hannah & Kate discuss and dive into cases of the worlds most infamous serial killers from around the world. From the most notorious investigations to some more obscure, these fascinating cases won't fail to shock. Whilst some killers and psychologists have tried to blame the Mom or a parental killer on the reason these evil acts have been committed... we'll let you decide where the blame lies; if its nature, nurture or perhaps both.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep178 (2/2): The Rise & Demise of Lost Prophets Frontman Ian Watkins

    He rose to fame as the frontman of the band 'Lost Prophets' & at the height of his career Ian Watkins was one of the biggest names in British rock music. By 2006 he had sold millions of albums & built a devoted fanbase. He was literally the image of a successful rock star & some might say he was living the dream. But actually behind the celebrity facade was one of Britain's most depraved child sex offenders. His wicked crimes against children lead to his epic downfall. He received a 28 year prison sentence as he was revealed as one of the most predatory paedofiles in modern British history. . However Watkins would never leave prison alive after he was murdered by 3 inmates in his cell in 2025. Todays case shines a light on how child predators often become prime targets themselves in prison. And the interesting reaction from the public when prolific paedofiles are targeted & killed behind bars. Because Watkins was one of several infamous inmates murdered in the UK prison system in the past two years. This is episode 177: The Rise & Demise of Lost Prophets Frontman Ian Watkins Part 2 **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 13 mins 50 seconds sources: Www.judiciary.uk/  www.bbc.co.uk / Wikipedia/ westyorkshire.police.co.uk/ www.sciencedirect.com/ www.skynews.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Jul 20

    Ep177 (1/2) The Rise & Demise Of Lost Prophets Frontman Ian Watkins

    For years Ian Watkins was one of the biggest names in British rock music. As the charismatic frontman of the band 'Lost Prophets' by 2006 he sold millions of albums, topped the charts, toured the world, & built a devoted fanbase. To the public he was the ultimate image of a successful rock star—famous, wealthy, & seemingly living the dream. But behind that carefully crafted image was a secret so horrifying it would shock not only his fans, but the entire music industry. Hidden beneath the celebrity facade was one of Britain's most depraved child sex offenders. A man whose crimes against children & babies would eventually lead to his epic downfall. Exposing one of the most infamous criminal cases & one of the most predatory paedofiles in modern British history.... This is ep177: The Rise & Demise of Lost Prophets Frontman Ian Watkins. **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 9 mins 10 seconds Sources: Guardian / Last.fm / Vice.com / IMDB / www.judiciary.uk/  www.bbc.co.uk / Wikipedia/ westyorkshire.police.co.uk/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Jul 13

    Ep176: Don't Look Inside- The Disappearance Of Denise Huber

    23 year old Denise Huber had enjoyed a fun night out with a friend as they attended a Morrissey concert on 3rd June 1991 in Inglewood, California. When it was time to head home in the early hours of the morning she got into her car & set off on a familiar route driving towards her family home in Newport Beach.  After this Denise simply vanished. For 3 long years her heartbroken family would move heaven & earth to search for her & to raise awareness of her disappearance, refusing to give up hope that she would one day be found alive. But months turned into years with no answers until one day a random 911 call from a curious couple in Arizona led police to an address.  Little did they know what had started as a standard call out would end up cracking this cold case wide open revealing the dark, secrets of a dangerous predator. A twisted man who had been determined to keep what he saw as his trophy. And the horrific truth of what had become of Denise Huber 3 years before would finally come to light... This is episode 176: Don't Look Inside- The Disappearance Of Denise Huber **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 12 mins 07 seconds Sources: Documentary - Denise Huber - Death of the Party Series 1 Episode 1 / Medium / Findagrave.com/ oxygen.com/  vocal.media/ Murderpedia.org/ LA Times articles / See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Jul 6

    Ep175 (2/2): The Maritime Murders - The Shocking Case of Chris Farmer and Peta Frampton

    British couple 25 year old Christopher Farmer & 24 year old Peta Frampton were brutally attacked & forced to endure a terrifying 36 hour ordeal in the middle of the ocean during their travels around the world . After setting sail with an American man Silas Duane Boston & his two young boys in 1978 on his boat from Belize, it should have been the adventure of a lifetime. Instead they suddenly vanished without a trace. For years, their families were left with unanswered questions, forced to imagine what might have happened out on the open sea. The truth, when it finally emerged, was more horrifying than anyone could have imagined. This is a heart breaking story of violence, betrayal, & an unwavering determination to discover the truth. In this concluding episode, we explore the murders of Christopher & Peta, the horrifying circumstances surrounding their disappearance, & the investigation that spanned decades & continents. Through an unbelievable tragedy what prevailed was the strength of those left behind who refused to let their loved ones be forgotten. Instead they fought a long quest for justice for the two bright, young, innocent victims who had so much to offer the world before their lives were so brutally taken..... This is episode 175: The Maritime Murders - The Shocking Case of Christopher Farmer & Peta Frampton. **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 8 mins 05 seconds Sources: Book 'Dead In The Water' Written by Penny Farmer / BBC.co.uk/ Metro / The Sun / Penny Farmer.co.uk / Manchester News /Vault.fbi.gov/ bbc.co.uk/ www.findagrave.com/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ justice.gov/ charleyproject.org/ Vince Boston/ Paradise Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Jun 30

    Ep174 (1/2): The Maritime Murders - The Shocking Case of Christopher Farmer and Peta Frampton

    Young British couple 25 year old Christopher Farmer & 24 year old Peta Frampton were travelling the world, embracing the freedom & excitement of a trip that should have been the adventure of a lifetime. Instead after setting sail with an American man Silas Duane Boston & his two young boys on his boat from Belize, they suddenly vanished without a trace. For years, their families were left with unanswered questions, forced to imagine what might have happened out on the open sea. The truth, when it finally emerged, was more horrifying than anyone could have imagined. It is a real story of violence, betrayal, & a decades long search for justice. In this episode, we'll explore the lives & untimely deaths of Christopher Farmer & Peta Frampton, the circumstances surrounding their disappearance, the investigation that spanned decades & continents. And the unwavering determination of their devastated loved ones who refused to let the story of the bright, young couple who had so much to offer the world ever be forgotten.... This is episode 174: The Maritime Murders - The Shocking Case of Christopher Farmer & Peta Frampton. **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 7 mins 30 seconds Sources: Book 'Dead In The Water' Written by Penny Farmer / BBC.co.uk/ Metro / The Sun / Penny Farmer.co.uk / Manchester News /Vault.fbi.gov/ bbc.co.uk/ www.findagrave.com/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk/ justice.gov/ charleyproject.org/ Vince Boston/ Paradise Podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Jun 22

    Ep173: Secrets From The Grave- The Murder Of Nicole Van Den Hurk

    When 15 year-old school girl Nicole Van Den Hurk cycled to her holiday job early one morning in October 1995 she had no idea that it would be the last journey she would ever make. Nicole's savage sexual assault & murder sparked huge media interest in the Netherlands. People weren't used to seeing crimes of this nature in the considerably safe city of Eindhoven & were fearful of another attack. Police appealed for information from the public as pressure mounted for them to find her brutal killer . Instead the leads dried up & what followed was years of uncertainty for her family, wrongful arrests, shocking false confessions & a murder that remained a cold case for so long many believed it would never be solved . Thanks to the love of a family member who refused to let investigators give up, & advancements in DNA technology the exhumation of Nicole's body offered new vital clues & a suspect. Some might even say it was almost like Nicole had helped to avenge her own death from beyond the grave.... This is episode 173: Secrets From The Grave- The Murder Of Nicole Van Den Hurk Crime Talk Time Stamp: Sources: NL Times / Wikipedia /Ipswich Star / CBS NL / Dutchreview.com / Vocal.media / AD News / Omroepbrabant.nl / Stuff.co.nz / All that's Interesting / Medium / See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Jun 15

    EP172: A Deadly Pack - The Murder of Reena Virk

    When 14 year old Reena Virk was lured away to an isolated area at a social gathering in November 1997 she had no idea of the horror that awaited her. Reena was set upon by a group of 8 violent teenagers in Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, as she was repeatedly punched, kicked, stomped on & burnt with cigarettes. The brutal attack by the pack of predominantly female teens only ended when two members of the group- the only male present Warren Glowatski ,16, & Kelly Ellard, 15, drowned her in a nearby gorge.  Reenas shocking murder gained huge attention in the media & raised very important issues that could no longer be ignored.  Like the shocking level of violence that can be perpetrated by groups of females & how a young girl like Reena was bullied to such an extent that it ultimately turned deadly...?    Today's case shines a light on the issues of bullying, the unwarranted targeting of youths from ethnic minorities, as well as the devastating toll bullying takes on a victim.  And how important it is to be aware of the alarming dangers that can arise from pack mentality within groups of youths, not just in Canada but world wide. Sadly Reena had her life snatched from her by violent bullies, but her death as tragic as it is, was not in vain.... Hopefully awareness of what happened to such an innocent young girl like her can lead to preventing anymore young lives being lost in the same way, & prevent more families from losing the ones they love... This is episode 172: A Deadly Pack- The Murder Of Reena Virk  **Crime talk Time Stamp - 8 mins 33 seconds Sources: Book Under The Bridge - The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk by Rebecca Godfrey / CBC News / People.com/ statcan.ca/ Wikipedia.com/  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Jun 8

    EP171: Australias Lost Girls-The Murders Of Karlie Pearce Stevenson & Khandalyce Pearce Part 2

    This is the concluding episode to a truly harrowing case . 20 year old Karlie Pearce Stevenson & her 2 year old daughter Khandalyce Pearce had been brutally murdered. In a further act of evil their killer Daniel Holdom had disposed of the mother & daughters bodies thousands of kilometres apart from one another.  When Karlie's remains were found it wasn't possible to identify her so she became known by the nation as 'Angel'.  5 years later when a grisly discovery was made in a suitcase by the side of a road both of the unsolved cases were linked & Karlie & Khandalyce were finally given their names back.  The discovery of photos Daniel Holdom had kept of Karlies murder revealed just how sadistic this man was & his shocking crimes crimes are known as some of the most evil in Australian history.  Although the immense loss of these beautiful girls is still felt by so many across the nation their memory & how much they were loved has never been forgotten. Their tragic story deserves to be told, & their voices deserve to be heard. This is episode 171 Australias Lost Girls-The Murders Of Karlie Pearce Stevenson & Khandalyce Pearce Part 2 ***Crime Talk Time Stamp: 6 mins 36 seconds Sources: Book The Lost Girls by Ava Benny-Morrison / Wikipedia / forestycorporation.com.au / Daily Telegraph/ ABC NEWS / 7 News / indailysa  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Don't Blame The Mom is a weekly true crime podcast where friends Hannah & Kate discuss and dive into cases of the worlds most infamous serial killers from around the world. From the most notorious investigations to some more obscure, these fascinating cases won't fail to shock. Whilst some killers and psychologists have tried to blame the Mom or a parental killer on the reason these evil acts have been committed... we'll let you decide where the blame lies; if its nature, nurture or perhaps both.

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  • Creator
    Hannah and Irish Kate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    178
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Don't Blame The Mom
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