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Mysteries and Histories

Join Georgia as each week she talks you through important pieces of history that more people should know about or true crime cases that require more public attention - awareness and education are key!

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45:38

180: The West Mesa Bone Collector

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/02/28

FROM THE VAULT: today we're diving into one of the most haunting unsolved cases in American history: The West Mesa Murders. In 2009, a woman walking her dog in Albuquerque, New Mexico, made a shocking discovery - the remains of 11 women and an unborn child buried in the desert. The case, linked to a suspected serial killer known as the West Mesa Bone Collector, remains open to this day, with no arrests and more questions than answers.Who were the victims? What clues have investigators uncovered

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92:26

180: The Crimes of Peter Sutcliffe

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/02/27

FROM THE VAULT: Today we delve into the chilling case of Peter Sutcliffe, the man who terrorised northern England as the Yorkshire Ripper. Between 1975 and 1980, Sutcliffe brutally murdered 13 women and attacked 7 others, evading capture for years as fear gripped the region. His crimes exposed deep flaws in the police investigation, leading to one of the most infamous manhunts in British history.How did Sutcliffe evade justice for so long? What were the mistakes that allowed him to continue his

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179: Camille Dardanes Dotson

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/02/21

FROM THE VAULT: In September 1994, 30-year-old Camille Dardanes Dotson vanished after leaving the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite decades passing, her case remains unsolved, leaving her family and friends searching for answers. In this episode, we delve into Camille's life, her sudden disappearance, and the efforts to uncover what really happened to her.

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56:58

179: The AIDS Crisis

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/02/14

FROM THE VAULT: In the 1980s and ’90s, the AIDS epidemic devastated communities around the world—yet governments, media, and society largely turned a blind eye. In this episode, we uncover the early days of the crisis, the devastating loss of life, and the fearless activism that forced the world to pay attention. From the rise of organizations like ACT UP to the scientific breakthroughs that changed the course of the epidemic, we explore the human stories behind one of the most tragic and

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34:58

179: Matthew Shepard | the death that changed America

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/02/11

FROM THE VAULT: In honour of it being LGBTQ+ history month here in the UK, today I'm going to be sharing the tragic story of Matthew Shepard. In October 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old college student, was brutally attacked and left for dead in Laramie, Wyoming - simply for being gay. His murder shocked the nation and became a turning point in the fight against hate crimes.

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28:12

178: The Thalidomide Scandal

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/01/31

FROM THE VAULT: In the 1950s and 60s, a "miracle drug" promised relief from morning sickness but left a devastating legacy. The thalidomide scandal shook the world as thousands of babies were born with severe birth defects due to a drug marketed as completely safe. In this episode, we delve into the harrowing stories of those affected, the corporate negligence that allowed it to happen, and the fight for justice that followed. How did this tragedy change drug regulations forever? Join me as we

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27:52

178: The Parachute Murder Plot

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/01/24

FROM THE VAULT: Today we uncover the chilling story of the Victoria Cilliers case, also known as the parachute murder plot. When a routine skydive went horribly wrong in 2015, investigators uncovered a web of deceit, betrayal, and a sinister plan by her husband, Emile Cilliers, to kill her. Was it greed, lust, or something darker that drove him? Join us as we unravel the shocking details of this real-life thriller and explore the psychology behind betrayal and survival.

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29:50

178: The True Story of Kitty Genovese

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/01/17

FROM THE VAULT: On a chilly March night in 1964, Kitty Genovese was brutally murdered near her home in Queens, New York—a crime that shocked the nation and changed the way we think about human behavior. The tragedy became infamous for reports that 38 bystanders heard her cries for help but did nothing. Was it urban apathy, or is the truth more complicated? In this episode, we unravel the myths, explore the psychology of the bystander effect, and uncover how this case reshaped laws, research, and

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15:56

177: The murder of Paul Logan

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/01/03

On 23rd December 1993, delivery driver Paul Logan was tasked with delivering a Chinese takeaway to a nearby farm. When he arrived, the homeowners said they hadn't made any order. By the time he got to the end of the driveway, Paul was dead. 31 years on, who lured him to his death, and why?

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21:01

176: The Gentleman of Heligoland

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/12/27

In July 1994, the body of a man was found floating in the North Sea, of the coast of Heligoland, Germany. He was found wearing a suit, hence his nickname of 'Gentleman', but all clues have led to dead ends. Who was he? How did he end up in the water?

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35:53

175: The Yosemite Killer | Cary Stayner

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/12/20

In this episode, we delve into the twisted story of Cary Stayner, a man whose name is forever tied to one of California's most infamous crime sprees. Known as the "Yosemite Killer," Stayner committed a series of brutal murders that shocked the nation. But his story takes an even darker turn when juxtaposed with the haunting legacy of his younger brother, Steven Stayner, a national hero who escaped from a notorious kidnapper years earlier.

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24:53

174: The Oakville Blobs

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/12/15

In 1994, a small town in Washington State experienced a strange phenomenon: jelly-like blobs rained from the sky, leaving residents sick and baffled. Scientists and locals speculated wildly—was it a government experiment gone wrong, a byproduct of military testing, or something otherworldly? Join us as we dive into the theories, eyewitness accounts, and the lingering questions surrounding one of the most peculiar events in modern history.

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39:37

174: The story of Steven Stayner: kidnapped child who...

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/12/13

The Steven Stayner case is a harrowing story of abduction, survival, and resilience. Kidnapped at age 7 in 1972, Steven spent seven years under the control of Kenneth Parnell before bravely escaping and rescuing another child. While his return brought hope, Steven faced lasting challenges and tragically died at 24. His story later intertwined with his brother Cary’s crimes as the "Yosemite Killer," marking a chilling chapter in true crime history.

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173: The disappearance of Cherrie Mahan

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/11/29

In February 1985, 8 year old Cherrie Mahan got off the school bus 500ft from her home. Her parents heard the bus pull up, heard the door open, and waited for Cherrie to arrive back any moment. But she never did. At some point in that short walk, she was abducted and has never been seen again.

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172: The disappearance of Leigh Occhi

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/11/22

On the morning of August 27th 1992, Vickie Felton left for work, leaving her 13 year old daughter Leigh home alone for the first time. There was a tornado warning that morning, and when by 8.30am Leigh wasn't answering the phone, Vickie rushed home - only when she arrived, Leigh was gone and has never been seen since. What happened to Leigh Occhi?

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171: The disappearance of Paula Hounslea

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/11/15

In 2009, Paula Hounslea told her daughter she was going to visit a friend. She told the friend she was going away for a few days. And then she never came home. 3 years later, her remains would be found in a fire pit by an abandoned railway. What happened to Paula?

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38:14

171: The first case ever solved by DNA | Lynda Mann &...

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/11/12

Today we’re going to explore a historic case that changed the course of criminal investigations forever: the first-ever case solved by DNA fingerprinting. This groundbreaking technique was used to catch Colin Pitchfork, a man responsible for the brutal murders of two young girls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, in the 1980s. What started as a complex investigation, with dead end after dead end, took a revolutionary turn when DNA evidence exposed the killer in a way that had never been done

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45:31

170: CASE UPDATES | Menendez brothers, Asha Degree,...

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/11/01

Every few months I like to take a look back over the cases I've covered in the past and share any new updates with you... and today I have a LOT of very interesting things to share, with updates in the cases of the Menendez brothers, Asha Degree, Sandy Irvine, Julie Doe, the Bear Brook Jane Doe and much more.

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52:56

170: The death of Barbara Gibbons and how her SON was...

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/10/25

One night in September 1973, 18 year old Peter Reilly returned home to find his mother dead on their bedroom floor, brutally murdered. He called the police and within just minutes, became was their one and only suspect. After a long night and day, Peter eventually confessed to Barbara's murder... but did he do it?

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46:28

169: The dark truth behind the Dozier School for Boys

Mysteries and Histories ·

2024/10/18

In 1900, a reform school opened up in Mariana, Florida, with the intention of helping wayward boys go on to become productive members of society. What happened instead was of pain, abuse and suffering for the children forced to attend.

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