This week's episode begins in 2006, in Novokuznetsk – a large industrial city situated in south-western Siberia, Russia.
Irish couple Geraldine and Patric Kriegel weren't planning on adopting a child when they visited an orphanage in the Russian city, but when they set eyes on two-year-old Anastasia, their hearts melted and they knew they had to rescue her ... Show More
Nov 12
The Silence at Château de Frétay
When British couple Joanne and Robert Hall bought a crumbling French château, they dreamed of restoring it into a luxury haven. But behind the shutters and sprawling grounds, tensions simmered — money troubles, isolation, and the slow unravelling of a marriage far from home. One ... Show More
53m 14s
Sep 2023
The Cold Case Murder Of A Mother And Daughter
On September 2nd, 1994, a horrific crime sent shockwaves through the hardworking community of Williamsport, PA. 23-year-old Gail Matthews was found holding her 5-year-old daughter, Tamara Berkheiser, the pair bloodied, strangled, and stabbed. Gail was well-liked by everyone in he ... Show More
59m 2s
Mar 2024
Kill For a Thrill: The Murder of Tristyn Bailey
In this episode, we delve into the tragic murder of Tristyn Bailey, exploring the events leading up to her untimely death and the subsequent investigation that shook a community to its core. Through interviews and expert analysis, we uncover the complexities of the case and its l ... Show More
35m 18s
Jun 2023
The Tragic Genius | Bedtime True Crime | 2011
<p>Hello Heinous Friends. While the team goes on break this week, we have decided to share an episode from our sister podcast Bedtime True Crime.</p> <p>From the mysterious organ night market in Taiwan, to the infamous tokyo subway sarin gas attack, Bedtime True Crime has an exte ... Show More
17m 12s
Apr 2020
StepMonsters: The Disappearance of Charlie Bothuell
In our new series, “StepMonsters,” I’ll share stories of bad stepparents whose actions became true crime news. In this first episode I'll share the story of a young boy who went missing and was found in a very unlikely place. Was he the victim of abuse as he would claim and, if ... Show More
27m 26s