For most of his life, Bruce McArthur led an unremarkable existence. But in the 1990s, he split from his wife and moved to Toronto's gay village — free to be his true self. Unfortunately, McArthur's true self was violent, bloodthirsty... and murderous.
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Mar 9
Dalia Dippolito: A Black Widow, a Murder Plot, and a Web of Lies
A seemingly heartbroken newlywed becomes the face of a shocking murder-for-hire plot—caught on tape before the crime can even happen. But as the trial unfolds, the real mystery isn’t what she planned, it’s how far reality can bend when everyone knows the cameras are watching. Sou ... Show More
25m 15s
Mar 2
The Cheerleader Murder: A 1980s High School Clique Turns Deadly
Desperate to fit in, a teenage girl targets the most popular student at her school. The way she sees it, they can either be friends – or enemies. Sources for this episode include:“Death of a Cheerleader” by Randall Sullivan, reprinted in Best of Rolling Stone A Killer By Design b ... Show More
29m 40s
Jul 2019
Michael Skakel Pt. 1: The Murder of Martha Moxley
On October 30th, 1975, 15-year-old Martha Moxley was murdered less than a 100 yards from her front door. The police felt certain of the identity of her killer, but wouldn't be able to press charges for over twenty years. Sponsors! Gabi - Take 2 minutes and see if you can save up ... Show More
48m 11s
Oct 2020
Daedalus and Icarus Pt. 1
After committing a terrible crime, a cocky young inventor flees to Crete and finds himself in the service of the mad king Minos. There, he becomes the world’s greatest creator… and the world’s worst father to his teenage son, Icarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas ... Show More
50m 41s
Jan 2022
The Brides in the Bath Murders Pt. 2
In 1915, Scotland Yard detective Arthur Neil had three deceased brides, one suspect, and tons of circumstantial evidence. But he needed something more concrete. Luckily for him, that something walked right through the door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ... Show More
45m 49s