Compact Murder

Compact Murder

Welcome to Compact Murder, the podcast where each week we explore the dark and gripping world of murder, murderers, serial killers, and assassinations, in small bite-sized chunks. From infamous historical cases to chilling unsolved mysteries, we delve into the details that continue to captivate and haunt us. Whether it's a notorious figure or a crime that has left more questions than answers, we provide concise and fascinating insights into the darker side of human history. Prepare yourself for a quick but chilling journey into some of the most unsettling crimes ever committed.

  1. The Spy in a Bag

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    The Spy in a Bag

    On 23 August 2010, the body of Gareth Williams, a 31-year-old GCHQ mathematician seconded to MI6, was found inside a padlocked red holdall in the bathroom of his London flat at Pimlico. The bag was locked from the outside, the flat showed no signs of forced entry, and no fingerprints were found on the lock. Williams had been working on highly sensitive intelligence operations. What initially appeared inexplicable quickly became controversial. Police found no clear evidence of third-party involvement, yet the circumstances defied easy explanation. In 2012, a coroner ruled his death unnatural, but returned an open verdict, leaving the central question unresolved. In this episode, we examine Gareth Williams's life, the discovery of his body, the official explanations, and why the "Spy in a Bag" case remains one of Britain's most disturbing modern mysteries. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #spyinabag #garethwilliams #mi6 #gchq #britishtruecrime #modernmystery #unsolveddeath #intelligencehistory #compactmurders

    22 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    -18 H · BÓNUS

    You Might Also Like: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Introducing "ChuckleHut 3000 On The Corner Of Butt And Ass" (w/ Sarah Sherman) from Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. Follow the show: Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang There's a tonnage of laughter on this one as Sarah Sherman is back! Her special, Live + In The Flesh is streaming on HBO Max, so the child has popped by a get blackout drunk on about four sips of Martini and get through almost a whole a hand of topics. You will have several Big Osaka Laughs and be Sent Boots as a result of your listening experience.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. The Murder of Mary Jane Kelly

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    The Murder of Mary Jane Kelly

    On 9 November 1888, Mary Jane Kelly was murdered inside her room at 13 Miller's Court, Spitalfields, London. She was the final confirmed victim of Jack the Ripper, and her killing was the most brutal of the series. Unlike the earlier murders, Kelly was killed indoors, behind a locked door, with no witnesses and no interruption. Her death marked a decisive shift in the Ripper case. The violence escalated, the crime scene was unprecedented, and after Kelly's murder, the killings abruptly stopped. Whether the murderer fled, died, or simply ceased remains unknown. In this episode, we examine Mary Jane Kelly's life, the circumstances of her murder, what made the crime different from all others, and why her death still defines the unresolved legacy of Jack the Ripper. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #maryjanekelly #jacktheripper #whitechapel #victoriancrime #historicaltruecrime #unsolvedmurder #1888 #londonhistory #compactmurders

    20 min
  4. The Rahway Jane Doe Murder

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    The Rahway Jane Doe Murder

    On 25 March 1887, the body of an unidentified young woman was discovered near the Rahway River in Rahway, New Jersey. She had been strangled, sexually assaulted, and deliberately placed near the water. Despite widespread newspaper coverage and extensive enquiries at the time, her identity was never established. She became known simply as Rahway Jane Doe. Clues suggested she had lived a stable life, she was well dressed, healthy, and not obviously transient, yet no one reported her missing. With no name, no witnesses, and limited forensic tools, the investigation stalled within months. In this episode, we examine the discovery, the medical findings, the theories that failed, and why the Rahway Jane Doe murder remains one of America's earliest and most haunting unsolved cases. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube ##rahwayjanedoe #unsolvedmurder #historicaltruecrime #1887 #victoriancrime #coldcase #identityunknown #americantruecrime #compactmurders

    20 min
  5. Richard Ramirez

    23/01

    Richard Ramirez

    Between 1984 and 1985, Richard Ramirez terrorised California, committing a series of home-invasion murders, sexual assaults, and burglaries that left Los Angeles and San Francisco gripped by fear. Known to the press as the Night Stalker, Ramirez targeted victims at random, entering homes at night and attacking without warning. His crimes shocked investigators for their brutality, lack of a consistent victim profile, and deliberate use of fear as a weapon. After a citywide manhunt and public identification through the media, Ramirez was captured in August 1985, tried in 1988–1989, and sentenced to death. In this episode, we examine Ramirez's crimes, the investigation that finally stopped him, and how his case reshaped public awareness of serial violence in America. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #richardramirez #nightstalker #truecrimehistory #serialkiller #1980scrime #losangelescrime #californiamurders #homeinvasion #compactmurders

    20 min
  6. The Assassination of Empress Elisabeth of Austria

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    The Assassination of Empress Elisabeth of Austria

    On 10 September 1898, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, was walking with her lady-in-waiting along the promenade beside Lake Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, on her way to a paddle steamer when she was fatally stabbed by Luigi Lucheni, an Italian anarchist using a sharpened file in an act of political violence. Despite initial hopes of survival, she collapsed and died later that afternoon, bringing to an end a life marked by travel, personal tragedy, and an enduring public fascination. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #EmpressElisabeth #Sisi #LuigiLucheni #Assassination1898 #GenevaHistory #HabsburgHistory #TrueCrimeHistory #HistoricalMurder #Anarchism

    19 min
  7. The Green Bicycle Murder

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    The Green Bicycle Murder

    In February 1921, Bella Wright, a young factory worker from Little Stretton, Leicestershire, was shot dead while cycling home along a quiet country lane. Her green bicycle was found beside her body, and a local man, Ronald Light, was arrested, tried, and ultimately acquitted of her murder. The case gripped Britain. Witness sightings conflicted, forensic evidence was thin, and the central question refused to settle: was Bella Wright killed by a jealous former partner, or did the truth vanish with the man seen walking away from the scene? In this episode, we examine what is known, what was claimed, and why the Green Bicycle Murder remains one of Britain's most contested rural killings. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #thegreenbicyclemurder, #bellawright, #ronaldlight, #britishtruecrime, #historicalcrime, #unsolvedmystery, #1920scrime, #ruralcrime, #truecrimehistory, #coldcase, #leicestershire, #justiceanddoubt

    18 min
  8. The Lake Bodom Murders

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    The Lake Bodom Murders

    In June 1960, four teenagers camped beside a quiet Finnish lake. By morning, three were dead and one was badly injured, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted Finland for more than sixty years. In this episode, we examine the chilling case known as The Lake Bodom Murders, exploring the brutal attack, the investigative failures that followed, and the long shadow cast over the sole survivor. From early suspects to a dramatic trial decades later, this is a story of violence, uncertainty, and a truth that refuses to surface. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #lakebodommurders, #bodomlake, #finlandtruecrime, #unsolvedmurders, #coldcase, #europeancrime, #forensicfailures, #truecrimehistory, #1960scrime, #apworldhistory, #alevelhistory, #gcsehistory

    17 min
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Sobre

Welcome to Compact Murder, the podcast where each week we explore the dark and gripping world of murder, murderers, serial killers, and assassinations, in small bite-sized chunks. From infamous historical cases to chilling unsolved mysteries, we delve into the details that continue to captivate and haunt us. Whether it's a notorious figure or a crime that has left more questions than answers, we provide concise and fascinating insights into the darker side of human history. Prepare yourself for a quick but chilling journey into some of the most unsettling crimes ever committed.

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  • Autoria
    Compact Murder
  • Anos em atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    69
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    Para todos
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    Copyright © 2026 - Compact Histories
  • Site do programa
    Compact Murder

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