The Tangled Truth: True Crime, Mystery and a dash of British sarcasm

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Welcome to The Tangled Truth — where British sarcasm meets cold cases, Folklore, and the darker corners of History. Each week, I unravel a new Mystery with a blend of wit, atmosphere, and fact-checked storytelling — from eerie unsolved cases to baffling Historical enigmas. If you love true Crime told Campfire style and with a twist of dark humour… you’re in the right place. Grab a cuppa — and let’s dive into the Mystery.

Episodes

  1. The Hammersmith Ghost - True story turned deadly!

    FEB 3

    The Hammersmith Ghost - True story turned deadly!

    The Hammersmith Ghost In the winter of 1803, the quiet village of Hammersmith was gripped by fear. Residents reported a tall figure in white appearing on moonlit paths near the churchyard. A pregnant woman collapsed after seeing it. A man claimed it grabbed him by the throat. Another said it leapt onto his carriage before vanishing into the dark. What began as a ghost story spiralled into panic, tragedy, and one of the strangest murder trials in English legal history — a case that would quietly change British law nearly two centuries later. This is the true story of The Hammersmith Ghost. 🕯️ The Tangled Truth explores folklore, hauntings, and historical mysteries — where fear, belief, and fact blur in uncomfortable ways. 🎥 Watch the full episodes Full immersive video episodes are available on YouTube: The Tangled Truth https://www.youtube.com/@TheTangledTruth 🧶 Stitch along while you listen You can find crochet patterns to stitch along to, plus handmade pieces by me, at: https://www.peanutandplum.co.uk 🌐 Follow The Tangled Truth • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tangled_truth • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_tangled_truth • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetangledtruth

    22 min
  2. Unsolved & Unbelievable- The Men in the Lead Masks Case

    12/11/2025

    Unsolved & Unbelievable- The Men in the Lead Masks Case

    nravel real cases, real facts, while whipping a crochet project. Today we’re diving into The Lead Masks Case, one of Brazil’s most baffling unsolved mysteries. In 1966, Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana were found dead on Vintém Hill under extremely strange circumstances. They wore lead masks, carried no weapons, and were surrounded by objects that made no sense for a normal day trip. The case remains unsolved — with theories ranging from science experiments and radio equipment to spiritualism, poisoning, and something much stranger. 🧵 Crochet note: I’m working on a cosy little project while I tell this story — crochet along or not, NO pressure! Perfect for both YouTube viewers and podcast listeners. • Website (Crochet Patterns): https://www.peanutandp... • Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/u... YouTube: The Tangled Truth • TikTok: @TheTangledTruth • Instagram: @The_Tangled_Truth • Facebook: The Tangled Truth • Podcast: The Tangled Truth (Spotify + Apple) #LeadMasksCase #BrazilMystery #UnsolvedMystery #TrueCrimeUK #TheTangledTruth #MysteryMonday #StrangeHistory #RealFactsNoFillers #VintemHill #TrueCrimePodcast #tangledtuesday #peanutandplum

    15 min
  3. Elisa Lam Mystery: Cecil Hotel, CCTV, and the Case that went viral

    12/02/2025

    Elisa Lam Mystery: Cecil Hotel, CCTV, and the Case that went viral

    A young woman disappears inside one of America’s most infamous hotels… and the world watches her final moments on CCTV. In this Mystery Monday Deep Dive, we unravel the strange and unsettling case of Elisa Lam, the 21-year-old student whose disappearance at the Cecil Hotel became one of the most chilling mysteries of the internet age. We go step-by-step through the timeline — the witnesses, the elevator footage, the police search, the discovery, the autopsy, and the unanswered questions that still spark debate today. No sensationalism, no conspiracies for the sake of it — just the facts we know, the gaps we don’t, and the eerie atmosphere that makes this case so unforgettable. If you like true crime told with credibility, British wit, and a slightly uncomfortable feeling that you’ve left a light on somewhere… welcome to The Tangled Truth Podcast. Mystery Monday — real cases, real facts, no fillers. 🎧 LISTEN ON: • Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tangled-truth-true-crime-mystery-and-a/id1858236715 • Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5o5m6OSkIy9FY0A2zFycuC 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheTangledTruth 📸 TikTok ▶ @TheTangledTruth 📸 Instagram ▶ @The_Tangled_Truth 📌 Pinterest ▶ https://pinterest.com/TheTangledTruth

    30 min
  4. Who put Bella in the Wych Elm - The secret of Hayley Wood - Tangled Tuesday

    11/28/2025

    Who put Bella in the Wych Elm - The secret of Hayley Wood - Tangled Tuesday

    In 1943, deep in Hagley Wood, a group of boys discovered a skull inside the hollow of a wych elm tree — and nothing in the West Midlands has been the same since. Who was she? How did she get there? And why did graffiti across Birmingham start asking the same haunting question: Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? In this episode, I unravel the wartime secrets, rumours of espionage, witchcraft whispers, and the chaotic police work that turned this into one of Britain’s most unsettling mysteries. 🎧 LISTEN ON: • Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tangled-truth-true-crime-mystery-and-a/id1858236715 • Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5o5m6OSkIy9FY0A2zFycuC 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheTangledTruth 🧶 CROCHET PATTERNS – PEANUT & PLUM: Website ▶ https://www.peanutandplum.co.uk Etsy ▶ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PeanutandPlum 📸 TikTok ▶ @TheTangledTruth 📸 Instagram ▶ @The_Tangled_Truth 📸Facebook ▶️The Tangled Truth 📌 Pinterest ▶ https://pinterest.com/TheTangledTruth

    18 min
  5. The Greenbrier Ghost: Justice From Beyond the Grave or a Perfectly Timed Legend?

    11/27/2025

    The Greenbrier Ghost: Justice From Beyond the Grave or a Perfectly Timed Legend?

    Tonight’s story is literally a campfire classic: the tale of The Greenbrier Ghost, the only known case in American history where a ghost’s testimony supposedly helped convict a murderer. Yes — the 1897 legal system really said, “Sure, let the dead have their say.” As usual, I’m Crocheting through the chaos this week I'm making Pumpkins In this episode, we unravel:🔥 The death of Zona Heaster Shue👻 Her mother’s claim that Zona’s ghost appeared in the night📜 The court case where spectral testimony made its debut🕵️ Whether this was supernatural justice… or very earthly evidence dressed up as a haunting So grab a hot bevvy, and settle in — because this is campfire-style storytelling with a True-Crime spine. 🎧 LISTEN ON: • Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tangled-truth-true-crime-mystery-and-a/id1858236715 • Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5o5m6OSkIy9FY0A2zFycuC 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheTangledTruth 🧶 CROCHET PATTERNS – PEANUT & PLUM: Website ▶ https://www.peanutandplum.co.uk Etsy ▶ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PeanutandPlum 📸 TikTok ▶ @TheTangledTruth 📸 Instagram ▶ @The_Tangled_Truth 📸Facebook ▶️The Tangled Truth 📌 Pinterest ▶ https://pinterest.com/TheTangledTruth

    16 min
  6. The Isdal Woman: Europe’s Strangest Mystery or Cold War Cover-Up?

    11/27/2025

    The Isdal Woman: Europe’s Strangest Mystery or Cold War Cover-Up?

    This week, we’re diving into one of Europe’s most baffling unsolved cases: The Isdal Woman.In 1970, a woman was found in Norway’s remote Ice Valley — burned beyond recognition, surrounded by coded items, and living under multiple false identities.No name. No family. No answers.Just layers of Cold War paranoia, odd witness accounts, and enough suspicious details to keep a detective up at night. And yes — today I’m Crocheting while I tell you this story. Perfect for the podcast listeners who can’t see a thing but appreciate the effort. In this episode, we’ll explore:🧩 The discovery in Ice Valley🧪 The strange forensic clues🕵️ The multiple aliases and coded items📼 The Cold War espionage theories❓ And why, over 50 years later, we’re still no closer to her identity If you love true crime with atmosphere, zero nonsense, and a sprinkle of dry British wit — you’re in the right place. 🎧 LISTEN ON: • Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tangled-truth-true-crime-mystery-and-a/id1858236715 • Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5o5m6OSkIy9FY0A2zFycuC 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheTangledTruth 🧶 CROCHET PATTERNS – PEANUT & PLUM: Website ▶ https://www.peanutandplum.co.uk Etsy ▶ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PeanutandPlum 📸 TikTok ▶ @TheTangledTruth 📸 Instagram ▶ @The_Tangled_Truth 📸Facebook ▶️The Tangled Truth 📌 Pinterest ▶ https://pinterest.com/TheTangledTruth

    29 min
  7. The Hexham Heads: Britain’s Strangest Curse or Just Pure Chaos?

    11/27/2025

    The Hexham Heads: Britain’s Strangest Curse or Just Pure Chaos?

    Today we’re heading to Northumberland for one of Britain’s strangest Mysteries — The Hexham Heads.Two stone figures, a quiet English street, and a series of events that left locals wondering if they’d accidentally invited something supernatural into the house. No big deal. In this episode, we unravel the full timeline: the Discovery, the Folklore, the Theories, the Chaos, and the very British “absolutely not” reactions that followed.Expect atmosphere, dry humour, and 100% factual storytelling — as always. 🧵 Crochet note:I’m working on a cosy little project while I tell this story — Crochet along or not - NO PRESSURE! Perfect for podcast listeners and YouTube viewers alike. 🎧 LISTEN ON: • Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-tangled-truth-true-crime-mystery-and-a/id1858236715 • Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/5o5m6OSkIy9FY0A2zFycuC 🎥 WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheTangledTruth 🧶 CROCHET PATTERNS – PEANUT & PLUM: Website ▶ https://www.peanutandplum.co.uk Etsy ▶ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PeanutandPlum 📸 TikTok ▶ @TheTangledTruth 📸 Instagram ▶ @The_Tangled_Truth 📸Facebook ▶️The Tangled Truth 📌 Pinterest ▶ https://pinterest.com/TheTangledTruth

    15 min
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Welcome to The Tangled Truth — where British sarcasm meets cold cases, Folklore, and the darker corners of History. Each week, I unravel a new Mystery with a blend of wit, atmosphere, and fact-checked storytelling — from eerie unsolved cases to baffling Historical enigmas. If you love true Crime told Campfire style and with a twist of dark humour… you’re in the right place. Grab a cuppa — and let’s dive into the Mystery.

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