Crimes Like These

Crimes Like These
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UK based true crime podcast with hosts SJ, Paul and Sam. Each episode we discuss a different case; we cover early life and background, details of the crimes and where the case stands currently. Episodes are released fortnightly on a Monday.

  1. 11/24/2025

    Albert Fish

    In the shadowed corners of early 20th‑century Americalurked a man whose crimes would shock the nation. Albert Fish, known as the‘Brooklyn Vampire’ and the ‘Boogeyman,’ was not just a murderer—he was a figure of almost mythic horror, blending sadism, cannibalism, and religious obsessioninto a chilling portrait of human darkness. In this episode, we peel back the layers of his life and crimes, exploring how a seemingly ordinary man became one of history’s most infamous predators.   Time Stamps  00:00:00 - 00:00:58 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:58 - 00:27:46 - Background 00:23:54 - 01:06:22 - Murders, arrest and trial 01:06:22 - 01:37:45 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

    1h 38m

  2. 10/06/2025

    BTK - Dennis Rader

    In the quiet suburbs of Wichita, Kansas, a killer moved unnoticed for decades. He called himself BTK—Bind, Torture, Kill—and he taunted police with cryptic letters while livinga double life as a church leader and compliance officer. Ten victims. Thirty years of silence. And a trail that went cold—until one digital slip unravelled it all.   Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:53 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:53 - 00:23:54 - Background/childhood 00:23:54 - 00:52:25 - Timeline of murders and mediacommunications 00:52:25 - 01:19:50 - Quiet period, communicationsfrom 2004, arrest/trial 01:19:50 - 01:48:01 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check out our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

    1h 48m

  3. 09/22/2025

    James Holmes

    “It was supposed to be a night of escapism—a midnightscreening of a summer blockbuster. But on July 20, 2012, inside a packed theatre in Aurora, Colorado, fiction gave way to horror. A lone gunman, clad in tactical gear, opened fire on unsuspecting moviegoers, leaving 12 dead and 70wounded. His name: James Holmes.” In this episode, we unravel the chilling descent of a once-promising neuroscience student into one of the most infamous mass murderers in American history. We’ll explore the psychological complexities behind Holmes’ actions, the courtroom battle over sanity and culpability, and the haunting legacy of the Aurora theatre shooting. Was it a calculated pursuit of infamy—or the tragic unravelling of a mind in crisis?   Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:09 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:09 - 00:27:42 - Background and childhood 00:27:42 - 00:56:42 - Events leading up to/the cinemashooting, Holmes' journal analysis 00:56:42 - 01:18:36 - Trial and aftermath 01:18:36 - 01:45:13 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

    1h 45m

  4. 08/25/2025

    Elliot Rodger

    In 2014, a quiet California town became the epicentre of a chilling tragedy. Behind the headlines was a young man whose story—marked by loneliness, obsession, and agrowing detachment from reality—raises urgent questions about mental health and digital influence.   This episode explores the psychological and societal threads that led to the Isla Vista incident, offering insight without sensationalism. It’s a journey into the mind behind the violence—and what we might learn from the warning signs.   Time Stamps   00:00:00 - 00:00:56 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:00 - 00:40:50 - Background and childhood 00:40:50 - 00:54:34 - Behaviour escalation 00:54:34 - 01:25:29 - Events of 23rd May 2014 andaftermath 01:25:29 - 01:29:51 - Next episode announcement,closing theme   **Our general chat section will be released as aminisode as this episode was rather long!**    Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

    1h 30m

  5. 07/28/2025

    DC Snipers

    In the autumn of 2002, a terrifying pattern gripped America's capital. Ten people were dead. Cities were paralyzed. Police scrambled for leads while citizens ducked behindgas pumps. But behind the rifle was a duo more complicated than anyone expected—and a plan that stretched far beyond random violence. The case blends psychological manipulation, national panic, and a methodical plan that was more complex than anyone initially realized. This episode dives into the chilling sniper spree that became one of the most unforgettable manhunts in modernhistory.   Time Stamps  00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:01 - 00:38:30 - Events of October 2002 00:38:30 - 00:49:40 - Links to other shootings,evidence analysis, media coverage 00:49:40 - 01:08:51 - Background of suspects,arrest/charges, trial and aftermath & next episode announcement 01:08:51 - 01:26:49 - General chat/recommendations andclosing theme   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer

    1h 27m

  6. 07/07/2025

    Cynthia Hoffman

    Most people who use social media are aware of the dangers which can manifest in many forms. Scams, lies, catfishing, the list goes on. In 2019, 19 year old Denali Brehmer was approached by a millionaire from Kansas known as 'Tyler', who was willing to pay her $9 million dollars, to record a murder and send it to him. Denali lured her friend Cynthia Hoffman to a local park and with the help of afew friends, they carried out the abhorrent request.   Time Stamps   00:00:00 - 00:01:00 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:00 - 00:07:03 - Background 00:07:03 - 00:28:59 - Events leading up to and murderitself  00:28:59 - 00:38:00 - Arrest/charges, trial andaftermath 00:38:00 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement,general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Final Destination: Bloodlines, Tucker & Dale vs Evil, Bodies Bodies Bodies, M:I Final Reckoning, The Ugly Stepsister, Speak No Evil, Sunrise on the Reaping (Book & cast for thefilm), Twister/Twisters, Fred & Rose West documentary (Netflix),   Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horrorwith hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

    1h 4m

  7. 05/27/2025

    Mary Collins

    In April 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, 20 year old Mary Collins was excited to be going to her friends apartment to hang out and have fun. They picked up her favourite food and all was going well until the small gathering took a darker turn. They spike Mary's drink with drugs and soon after her friends turn on her. But why would her so-called friends want to harm her? Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:54 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:54 - 00:17:58 - Background 00:17:58 - 00:47:04 - Incident *TRIGGER WARNING*, missing persons report and investigation  00:47:04 - 00:54:44 - Arrest/charges, trial and aftermath 00:54:44 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (Disney+), Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (Discovery+), Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), Trap (2024) and M. Night Shyamalan filmography  Closing theme (pop punk AI version) Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

    1h 21m

  8. 05/05/2025

    Kanae Kijima

    On February 4th 2009, 53 year old Takao Terada was found dead in his home in western Tokyo. Police has initially concluded that this was a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning; however, when 2 more men are found in May and August of the same year, Police conducted a thorough investigation; reviewing financial records and their internet history. This would eventually lead them to 34 year old Kanae Kijima. But how was a young middle-class girl from Hokkaido, linked to all 3 men?  Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:07 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:07 - 00:06:44 - Background 00:06:44 - 00:22:26 - Victims and MO 00:22:26 - 00:35:34 - Arrest/charges, trial, appeals and aftermath 00:35:34 - 01:09:29 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Butter by Asako Yuzuki (book based on the case of Kanae Kijima), The Smiley Face Killers, Dexter (TV series), Adolescence, Black Mirror S7, Sinners (no spoilers), Toxic Town, From (S1), Tokyo Ghoul (S1),  Closing theme (pop punk AI version) Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify  Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast

    1h 12m
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About

UK based true crime podcast with hosts SJ, Paul and Sam. Each episode we discuss a different case; we cover early life and background, details of the crimes and where the case stands currently. Episodes are released fortnightly on a Monday.

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  • Creator
    Crimes Like These
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Crimes Like These
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