Crimes That Haunt Us

Crimes That Haunt Us
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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

  1. 3d ago

    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

  2. Sep 3

    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

  3. Aug 27

    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?

  4. Aug 20

    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

  5. Aug 13

    Dublin’s Dark Secret: The Murder of Charles Self

    Charlie Self was a talented set designer, a well-known face in Dublin’s creative scene, and an openly gay man at a time when Ireland was still deeply conservative. On January 21st, 1982, he was found brutally murdered in his own home — stabbed 14 times. The door was locked. There was no forced entry. And over 40 years later, no one has ever been held accountable. Who killed Charlie Self? Was it someone he trusted? And did societal attitudes of the time shape — or sabotage — the investigation? In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we explore the harrowing details of Charlie’s final night, the deeply flawed investigation that followed, and the lingering questions that continue to haunt this case. From ignored witnesses to secret files, Charlie’s murder remains one of the most chilling and under-examined crimes in Irish history. Was justice ever truly sought — or was Charlie Self forgotten by a system that failed him? 👇 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to support the channel and help keep these cold cases in the spotlight. #CharlesSelf #IrishTrueCrime #UnsolvedMurder #CrimesThatHauntUs #ColdCase #DublinCrime  For the documentary version see here - https://youtu.be/fKYNlPhAaDU (00:00) The Haunting Case of Charles Self (0:46) Who Was Charles Self? (03:45) The Day of the Murder (4:34) Sequence of the Murder (6:32) Back at Annesley Mews (8:46) Charles is Found Murdered (11:25) Post Mortem (12:00) Aggressive Policing (14:34) Case Re-examined (15:21) Suspects & Theories

    Dublin’s Dark Secret: The Murder of Charles Self

  6. Aug 6

    Night Out to Motorway Horror | The Unsolved Murder of Melanie Hall

    On the 19th of March 2009, 35-year-old University of York chef Claudia Lawrence disappeared without a trace.  More than seventeen years later, despite four murder arrests, extensive forensic investigations and one of the largest police inquiries in North Yorkshire's history, nobody has ever been convicted. This documentary presents the most comprehensive chronological reconstruction of the Claudia Lawrence investigation, examining the CCTV evidence, forensic discoveries, witness accounts, the Major Crime Unit review, the Acomb investigation, the 2015 murder arrests and the questions that still remain unanswered today. If you enjoy thoroughly researched true crime documentaries covering unsolved disappearances, murders and cold cases, please consider subscribing to Crimes That Haunt Us. #MelanieHall #TrueCrimeDocumentary #CrimesThatHauntUs #UnsolvedMysteries #UKCrime  Documentary version here - https://youtu.be/IQPEOVavlNc (00:00) The Haunting Case of Melanie Hall (0:50) Who Was Melanie Hall? (03:47) The Day of Vanishing (4:17) Cadillacs Nightclub (6:14) The Batman Rapist (10:26) The Suspect EFIT (12:29) Melanie is Reported Missing (15:28) Early Arrests (16:29) Melanie’s Body is Found (22:00 The White Volkswagen (23:07) Further Arrests (24:23) Partial DNA Extracted (25:49) C5 Documentary Airs (26:23) High Profile Suspects

    Night Out to Motorway Horror | The Unsolved Murder of Melanie Hall

  7. Jul 30

    Beaten Beyond Recognition: The Unsolved Horror of Bedgebury's Jane Doe

    In October 1979, a woman’s brutally bludgeoned and unrecognizable body was discovered in Bedgebury Forest, Kent. Nearly half a century later, she remains a mystery—known only as the Bedgebury Forest Woman. This gripping episode of Crimes That Haunt Us unravels the chilling timeline, the collapsed trial of suspect Harry J R Pennells, and forensic advances that arrived decades too late. How did her killer evade justice? Who was she? Can cutting-edge DNA technology finally solve this enduring enigma? 🔔 Subscribe for more chilling unsolved cases: https://youtube.com/@crimesthathauntus 💬 Comment below: What do YOU think happened in Bedgebury Forest?  #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #BedgeburyForest #CrimesThatHauntUs #britishcrime  For the documentary version see here - https://youtu.be/GPiBH2RDAvo (00:00) The Haunting Case of Bedgebury Forest Woman (00:41) Who Was Bedgebury Forest Woman? (1:21) Body is Found (2:15) The Post Mortem (5:37) Harry Pennells (6:10) Suspect is Interviewed (9:49) The Case is Reopened  (10:30) Forensics Breakthrough (10:57) Harry Pennells is Charged (11:31) The Murder Trial Begins (14:38) David Fuller (16:39) The Jean Vera Brook Link

    Beaten Beyond Recognition: The Unsolved Horror of Bedgebury's Jane Doe

  8. Jul 23

    She was Murdered by her Last Fare | Eileen Costello O'Shaugnessy

    In 1997, Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy — one of Ireland’s few female taxi drivers — set out on an ordinary shift. She picked up a fare just like any other… but this passenger would be her killer. Her journey ended far from Galway, in a desolate, remote location. Eileen was brutally murdered and discarded like she never mattered — her life stolen, her body abandoned. In a disturbing twist, witnesses reported seeing her taxi speeding erratically back toward the city — driven by someone else. The killer behind the wheel. The trail left behind was chilling… but ultimately led nowhere. In this episode of Crimes That Haunt Us, we retrace Eileen’s final moments, examine the baffling investigation, and revisit the lingering questions that still surround this horrific and unsolved crime. Who killed Eileen — and why has justice never been served?  For the documentary version see here - mhttps://youtu.be/hKPpTCIJsKw #TrueCrime #IrelandCrime #EileenCostelloOShaughnessy #UnsolvedMystery #crimesthathauntus  (00:00) The Haunting Case of Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy (0:49) Who Was Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy? (04:12) The Day of the Murder (6:29) Eileen Picks Up the Killer (7:24) Eileen Stops Responding (7:37) The Suspicious Sightings (9:02) Eileen is Murdered (11:23) Eileen’s Taxi is Found (13:26) Eileen’s Body is Discovered (17:45) English Murderer Interviewed (18:32) Thomas Murray (21:35) The Families Theory (27:39) Case Turns Cold

    She was Murdered by her Last Fare | Eileen Costello O'Shaugnessy
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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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    Crimes That Haunt Us
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
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