Crime Time Cafe

Scott Cardinal

Crime Time Cafe: The business of crime. From white-collar schemes and art forgeries to bank robberies and elaborate financial cons — we dive into the profitable (and punishable) underworld of clever criminals.

  1. Oct 27

    Anna’s Testimony: From the Rape Gang Inquiry Report

    In this episode of Crime Time Cafe, we turn to the 2026 Rape Gang Inquiry Report and read the testimony of Anna, one of the survivors who came forward. The independent inquiry, chaired by Rupert Lowe MP, examined decades of group-based child sexual exploitation across the UK. It documented patterns of grooming, trafficking, and repeated abuse targeting vulnerable girls, alongside institutional failures by police, social services, and other authorities that allowed the crimes to continue. Anna’s account, drawn from the report’s survivor testimony, describes how she was targeted, coerced, and assaulted, the threats and recordings used against her, the response (or lack of response) when she reported what happened, and the lasting impact on her life. Reading the testimony in full allows her words—rather than summaries or headlines—to stand as part of the public record. This episode is a direct reading of her contribution to the inquiry. Listener discretion is strongly advised: the material includes detailed accounts of sexual violence, coercion, and institutional betrayal. Content warning: sexual violence, child sexual exploitation, and trauma.

    Anna’s Testimony: From the Rape Gang Inquiry Report

  2. Oct 19

    The Bloody Benders: America's First Serial Killer Family

    “The Bloody Benders: America’s First Serial Killer Family” is a true crime deep dive from Crime Time Cafe into one of the darkest legends of the American frontier. In the early 1870s, a family of four ran a remote roadside inn along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. Travelers who stopped for a meal or a night’s rest were seated with their backs to a canvas curtain. While one family member distracted them, another struck from behind with a hammer, then the victims’ throats were cut and their bodies dropped through a trapdoor into the cellar. At least eleven bodies were eventually found buried in the orchard and nearby prairie, yet the Benders vanished before they could be captured. What was left behind is a lasting legend of frontier violence and an unsolved disappearance. Join us for the chilling story of America’s first known serial-killer family, and decide for yourself what became of them. Links: All my linksExplore more at StrangeHistory.com Sponsored by CampfireShoppe.com. Campfire Shoppe offers natural herbal supplements, soy candles, melts, and teas for calming down after heavy true crime listening.

    The Bloody Benders: America's First Serial Killer Family

  3. Oct 14

    H.H. Holmes: The Con Man Behind the "Murder Castle"

    “H.H. Holmes: The Con Man Behind the "Murder Castle"” is the latest true crime story on Crime Time Cafe. Forget the trapdoors, gas chambers, and two hundred victims. H.H. Holmes was a slick, restless con artist who lied to almost everyone he met and cheated almost everyone he did business with. Drawing on Adam Selzer's digging through court records and insurance files, we separate the man from the myth and follow the insurance scam that went horribly wrong. Crime Time Cafe explores true crime cases, investigations, and the history behind them. Follow the show for new episodes. Press play and join the conversation. New listeners are welcome: start with this episode, then browse the back catalog for more. Links: All my linksExplore more at StrangeHistory.com Sponsored by CampfireShoppe.com. Campfire Shoppe offers natural herbal supplements, soy candles, melts, and teas for calming down after heavy true crime listening.

    H.H. Holmes: The Con Man Behind the "Murder Castle"

  4. Sep 24

    The True Lizzie Borden Story, Part 03

    “The True Lizzie Borden Story. Part 03” is the latest true crime story on Crime Time Cafe. In August 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found dead in their Fall River home—a case that gripped the nation and remains unsolved. Their daughter Lizzie stood trial and was acquitted, yet the questions never faded. This podcast tells the story of what happened that morning and why the Borden case still fascinates more than a century later. I've written books about the Dakota, Ansonia, Friar Park, Tittenhurst Park, and more. Crime Time Cafe explores true crime cases, investigations, and the history behind them. Follow the show for new episodes. Explore more at StrangeHistory.com Sponsored by CampfireShoppe.com. Campfire Shoppe offers natural herbal supplements, soy candles, melts, and teas for calming down after heavy true crime listening.

    The True Lizzie Borden Story, Part 03

  5. Sep 24

    The True Lizzie Borden Story, Part 02

    “The True Lizzie Borden Story. Part 02” is the latest true crime story on Crime Time Cafe. In August 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found dead in their Fall River home—a case that gripped the nation and remains unsolved. Their daughter Lizzie stood trial and was acquitted, yet the questions never faded. This podcast tells the story of what happened that morning and why the Borden case still fascinates more than a century later. I've written books about the Dakota, Ansonia, Friar Park, Tittenhurst Park, and more. Crime Time Cafe explores true crime cases, investigations, and the history behind them. Follow the show for new episodes. Explore more at StrangeHistory.com Sponsored by CampfireShoppe.com. Campfire Shoppe offers natural herbal supplements, soy candles, melts, and teas for calming down after heavy true crime listening.

    The True Lizzie Borden Story, Part 02

  6. Aug 26

    The True Lizzie Borden Story. Part 01

    “The True Lizzie Borden Story. Part 01” is the latest true crime story on Crime Time Cafe. On the eve of the Borden murders, we step into the uneasy world of Fall River. Key figures in the household and circle are introduced as we follow Lizzie to visit a friend, where she confides her growing dread: that her family is being poisoned… and that someone may soon set their house on fire. I've written books about the Dakota, Ansonia, Friar Park, Tittenhurst Park, and more. Crime Time Cafe explores true crime cases, investigations, and the history behind them. Follow the show for new episodes. Explore more at StrangeHistory.com Sponsored by CampfireShoppe.com. Campfire Shoppe offers natural herbal supplements, soy candles, melts, and teas for calming down after heavy true crime listening.

    The True Lizzie Borden Story. Part 01

  7. Jul 21

    Rape Gang Inquiry Report (part 13) Victim Testimony: Sebastian

    “Rape Gang Inquiry Report (part 13) Victim Testimony: Sebastian” continues Crime Time Cafe’s audio walk-through of the Rape Gang Inquiry Report. In this episode of Crime Time Cafe, we dive into the explosive Rape Gang Inquiry Report — the hard-hitting independent investigation published on June 16, 2026, by MP Rupert Lowe and survivor-led by Sammy Woodhouse. Drawing on victim testimonies, whistleblower accounts, and decades of evidence from scandals like Rotherham and Telford, the 200+ page report exposes the systematic grooming, rape, trafficking, and abuse of thousands of vulnerable girls — mainly white British children — by organized groups, predominantly Pakistani Muslim men. It estimates at least 250,000 victims nationwide since the 1950s (described as a bare minimum), and slams police, councils, social services, and governments for repeated failures driven by fears of "racism" accusations. This is a story of unimaginable suffering, institutional betrayal, and a long-overdue call for accountability. We break down the key findings, survivor stories, and what comes next. Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic details of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Tune in for the full report recap and discussion. Justice for the victims starts with the truth. Explore more at StrangeHistory.com Sponsored by CampfireShoppe.com. Campfire Shoppe offers natural herbal supplements, soy candles, melts, and teas for calming down after heavy true crime listening.

    Rape Gang Inquiry Report (part 13) Victim Testimony: Sebastian

  8. Jul 15

    Rape Gang Inquiry Report (part 12) Victim Testimony: Wallace

    “Rape Gang Inquiry Report (part 12) Victim Testimony: Wallace” continues Crime Time Cafe’s audio walk-through of the Rape Gang Inquiry Report. In this episode of Crime Time Cafe, we dive into the explosive Rape Gang Inquiry Report — the hard-hitting independent investigation published on June 16, 2026, by MP Rupert Lowe and survivor-led by Sammy Woodhouse. Drawing on victim testimonies, whistleblower accounts, and decades of evidence from scandals like Rotherham and Telford, the 200+ page report exposes the systematic grooming, rape, trafficking, and abuse of thousands of vulnerable girls — mainly white British children — by organized groups, predominantly Pakistani Muslim men. It estimates at least 250,000 victims nationwide since the 1950s (described as a bare minimum), and slams police, councils, social services, and governments for repeated failures driven by fears of "racism" accusations. This is a story of unimaginable suffering, institutional betrayal, and a long-overdue call for accountability. We break down the key findings, survivor stories, and what comes next. Trigger warning: This episode contains graphic details of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Tune in for the full report recap and discussion. Justice for the victims starts with the truth. Explore more at StrangeHistory.com Sponsored by CampfireShoppe.com. Campfire Shoppe offers natural herbal supplements, soy candles, melts, and teas for calming down after heavy true crime listening.

    Rape Gang Inquiry Report (part 12) Victim Testimony: Wallace
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Crime Time Cafe: The business of crime. From white-collar schemes and art forgeries to bank robberies and elaborate financial cons — we dive into the profitable (and punishable) underworld of clever criminals.

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  • Creator
    Scott Cardinal
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Scott Cardinal
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    Crime Time Cafe