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Tortoise Investigates

Welcome to Tortoise Investigates from The Observer. It’s the home for the best of our podcast series, where you can find all our chart-topping, award-winning stories in one place.We’ve covered everything from extraordinary tales of deception to suspicious deaths to one mother’s decades-long fight against the police.Our journalists cover a wide range of stories but there is a thread that ties them all together – in every series, you’ll hear us going deep on a story, taking our time to investigate,

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1:18

Introducing: Hoaxed

Tortoise Investigates ·

2023/09/04

In 2014, two children told police a shocking story: that they were being abused by a Satanic cult; a cult headed by their father and by parents and teachers at their school in the wealthy London suburb of Hampstead.The story was a lie. But on the internet, that didn't matter.From the team who brought you Sweet Bobby, Hoaxed is an investigation into one of Britain's most serious-ever conspiracy theories. A story about a modern-day Satanic panic; about the victims whose lives were destroyed and about

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1:02

Introducing ... Tortoise Investigates

Tortoise Investigates ·

2023/09/04

Welcome to Tortoise Investigates, where we curate the best of our chart-topping investigative series in one place. Over the last three years we’ve covered everything from extraordinary tales of deception to suspicious deaths to one mother’s decades-long fight against the police. There's Sweet Bobby, Hoaxed, Pig Iron and more. Keep an eye on the feed, we’ll be updating it regularly with all of our best and most ambitious stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:24

Sweet Bobby - Episode 6: Motive

Tortoise Investigates ·

2021/12/02

In the final episode of Sweet Bobby, Kirat’s case against the catfisher takes an unexpected turn. As Alexi is putting the finishing touches to the series, he gets a phone call that changes everything.Listen to the full series today. For thepremium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-freeaccess to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows,subscribeto Tortoise+ on ApplePodcasts.If you’d like to further support

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33:30

Sweet Bobby - Episode 5: (In)justice

Tortoise Investigates ·

2021/11/25

After the confession, Kirat goes to the police. But their reaction to her case isn’t what she’s expecting. Plus: Alexi tries a new approach with the catfisher...Listen to the full six-part series today. For thepremium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-freeaccess to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows,subscribeto Tortoise+ on ApplePodcasts.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us

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40:01

Sweet Bobby - Episode 4: Dark triads

Tortoise Investigates ·

2021/11/18

Kirat deals with the fallout from the confession. Alexi’s investigation reveals the startling true beginnings of the scam, as he tries tounravelthe catfisher's motivation.Listen to the full six-part series today. For thepremium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-freeaccess to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows,subscribeto Tortoise+ on ApplePodcasts.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and

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43:37

Sweet Bobby - Episode 3: Confession

Tortoise Investigates ·

2021/11/11

Bobby is now closer than ever – and yet he keeps slipping through Kirat's grasp. After beingpushed to breaking point, she makes the life changing decision to confront him – and discovers the truth...Listen to the full six-part series today. For thepremium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-freeaccess to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows,subscribeto Tortoise+ on ApplePodcasts.If you’d like to further

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41:32

Sweet Bobby - Episode 2: Witness protection

Tortoise Investigates ·

2021/11/04

Bobby finds his way back into Kirat's life, and their relationship grows closer – with devastating consequences. Meanwhile, Alexi investigates the sophistication of the catfishing scam.Listen to the full six-part series today. For thepremium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-freeaccess to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows,subscribeto Tortoise+ on ApplePodcasts.If you’d like to further support slow

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31:11

Sweet Bobby - Episode 1: Sliding doors

Tortoise Investigates ·

2021/10/27

Kirat is a successful marketer and radio presenter. Online, she’s contacted by a man she vaguely knows called Bobby, and they start chatting. Slowly, they become close… and she’s reeled in to a scam of epic proportions.Listen to the full six-part series today. For thepremium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-freeaccess to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows,subscribeto Tortoise+ on ApplePodcasts.If

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1:29

Introducing: Sweet Bobby

Tortoise Investigates ·

2021/10/18

How much do you know about the person you love? Sweet Bobby is the #1 award-winning investigative series in search of the world's most sophisticated catfishers.Listen to the full six-part series today. For thepremium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists,download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-freeaccess to all our investigative series and daily and weekly shows,subscribeto Tortoise+ on ApplePodcasts.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us

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