Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories

Simon Ford
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Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories

The essential true-crime podcast for anyone hooked on psychopaths, multiple murderers, and mysterious, unsolved cold cases. If you're a true-crime podcast junkie you've come to the right place. Our team includes a former major crime detective plus ex-BBC researchers, journalists and producers to bring you one of the most original and highly recommended true-crime podcasts out there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

  1. The Unsolved Murder Of Allan Graham (Preview)

    HÁ 2 DIAS

    The Unsolved Murder Of Allan Graham (Preview)

    Our next Psycho Killer podcast will probe the unsolved murder of Allan Graham, a schoolboy from Newcastle-upon-Tyne who disappeared while on an errand to the corner shop in 1970. His abduction and death have baffled detectives for more than 50 years. Allan's family keep his memory alive, hoping that one day, they will have closure and Allan can rest in peace. Could you support us on Patreon? Donations help us bring you the investigations you love! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    8min
  2. Mary Bell: A Child Who Killed

    20 DE JAN.

    Mary Bell: A Child Who Killed

    Explicit content   She looked like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth, but little Mary Bell became the face of evil. So, who was this 11-year-old convicted of the manslaughter of two little boys? What motivated her? And did her punishment fit her crimes? This podcast explores the character of Mary Bell through the work of the author, Gitta Sereny, and TV documentaries broadcast since the child killer's release from prison. Acknowledgements Mary Bell: BBC Children of Crime (1998) BBC/Blakeway Productions. Available to watch on YouTube. Sereny, G. (1972) The Case of Mary Bell: A Portrait of a Child Who Murdered. Newspaper Publishing plc. Sereny, G. (1998) Cries Unheard: The Story of Mary Bell. MacMillan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    1h8min

  3. 20/10/2024

    Kids Who Kill: Mary Bell; The James Bulger Tragedy; And The Machete Murder Of Shawn Seesahai

    "They chopped him." Those three words from the parents of Shawn Seesahai starkly describe their teenage son's death at the hands of two machete-wielding boys aged just 12, during a confrontation in a park in Wolverhampton, England. So, are murderers getting younger? Broadly speaking, the answer is 'yes'. Figures from the UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the percentage of homicide convictions going to under-16s compared with other ages doubled over 10 years, from about one in 50 in 2012/13 to one in 25 in 2022/23. Sky News reports that the 2022/23 figure is the highest since at least 2008/09. But they caveat – since the percentage of under-16s is low overall, the averages can be heavily skewed by relatively few convictions. In this podcast, former major crime detective Jacques Morrell is joined by broadcaster Karl Cooper. They look at three murders carried out by children and discuss how the law balances retribution and rehabilitation. Acknowledgements We are grateful to the following news organisations for the illustrative clips used in this podcast: BBC ArchiveBBC NewsChannel Five NewsChannel Four NewsSky NewsThames TelevisionWest Midlands PoliceThe song, 'Just Know That I Bleached That', was performed by stackban6z.28 (Casper Caponè) on TikTok. Watch the complete video recording of Mrs Justice Tipples' sentencing remarks in the Shawn Seesahai murder trial. Learn more about reporting restrictions for children in criminal cases with this plain English guide. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    1h6min

  4. 28/07/2024

    Psycho Killers: Jacques and Simon In The Green Room

    Join Jacques and Simon in the green room as they chat about future Psycho Killer true crime podcasts. If you'd like to hear more content like this – or there's a case you'd like us to cover – please let us know in the comments. And don't forget to like, share and all those other good things that help us to grow the podcast. Thank you, Psycho Killer fans everywhere! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    29min

  5. 21/07/2024

    Mussolini: Italy's Psycho Dictator (Part 2)

    Spring, 1945. As Italy collapsed into anarchy and the Allies drove north, the fate of fascist dictator, Benito Mussolini, was in the hands of a partisan militia claiming to represent the country's legitimate government. The death of Il Duce and his mistress Claretta Petacci marked the end of his rule, but not the end of Italian fascism. As Jacques Morrell discovered, the far right remains influential in present-day Italian politics. So what exactly happened in those chaotic days in April 1945? Did Mussolini receive justice, or were his executioners just as bad as he was? In an age dominated by posturing tyrants, did lesser psychopaths go unpunished? Acknowledgements The Associated Press/British Movietone The United States Signal Corps/Footagefarm War Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    33min

  6. 14/07/2024

    Benito Mussolini: Italy's Psycho Dictator (Part 1)

    Benito Mussolini was a textbook psycho – arrogant, grandiose and heartless. He established a fascist dictatorship in Italy by brutally repressing his political opponents. Mussolini invaded Ethiopia and Libya, where his troops committed extensive war crimes, including civilian massacres and the use of chemical weapons. He took Italy into World War Two, a national catastrophe that led to widespread death and suffering. In the first of two podcasts, journalist Simon Ford and retired detective Jacques Morrell explore the events surrounding Mussolini's fall from power. How can a psycho enthral a nation – and are there lessons for our time in the story of Mussolini: Italy's psychopathic dictator? Acknowledgements The Associated Press/British Movietone The United States Signal Corps/Footagefarm War Life Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    31min

  7. 01/01/2024

    Missing Without A Trace: The Aussie Backpacker Murders And Other Disappearances

    People don't vanish into thin air, but it sometimes seems that way. Australia has a reputation for mysterious disappearances, but folk go missing everywhere, and families all over the world are left fearing the worst. Sometimes foul play is afoot: a serial killer snatching victims off the street, or a stalker with a score to settle. In those cases, it can be decades before evidence of a crime comes to light. The fear of sinister figures lurking in the shadows has inspired generations of horror movies. The most chilling, as you're about to hear, are based on real events. These cases are the ultimate true crime mysteries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    1h4min

  8. 11/12/2023

    The Mysterious Death of Alfred Swinscoe

    The podcast looks at the police investigation into the murder of Alfred Swinscoe, a coal miner who vanished without a trace in 1967. What do the police do when faced with a 50+ year-old cold case? The Psycho Killer team investigates. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

    17min
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The essential true-crime podcast for anyone hooked on psychopaths, multiple murderers, and mysterious, unsolved cold cases. If you're a true-crime podcast junkie you've come to the right place. Our team includes a former major crime detective plus ex-BBC researchers, journalists and producers to bring you one of the most original and highly recommended true-crime podcasts out there. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

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