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The Casual Criminalist

True crime... casually done. Fact boy gives you new episodes on Mondays and Fridays. Also available on YouTube!

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132:27

*Ted Bundy: Sexual Sadist and Psychopath

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/09/12

Ted Bundy doesn't need an introduction. Suspected of being responsible for the deaths of more than 30 women all over the USA, he once described himself as "the most cold-hearted son of a bitch you'll ever meet". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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78:22

The Bloody Harpes: America’s 18th Century Serial...

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/09/09

In the 18th century, the American colonies were a wild and lawless place. Two men, later known as the Harpe Brothers, took full advantage of this. For more than 15 years, these two men would kill and rape and rob their way across the wilds of America until they also met a bloody end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:41

Pedro Rodriguez Filho - The Brazilian Punisher Turned...

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/09/05

Pedro Rodrigues Filho is often referred to as Brazil's version of Dexter - a killer of killers. But a deep dive into the Brazilian Punisher's life reveals a far darker truth - that it is easy to kill a killer when you've been surrounded by them for your entire life, and that becoming a monster yourself doesn't automatically make you better than them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:54

Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/09/02

Nannie Doss looked like a harmless old lady that you'd gladly invite over for tea. But the woman who would become known as The Lonely Hearts Killer, the Jolly Black Widow, and Lady Bluebeard, shamelessly killed the people she was supposed to love - or at least care for - simply because she benefitted from their deaths some way or another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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107:48

Jeffrey Epstein: Sexual Abuse, Pyramid Scheme Style

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/30

Those who are familiar with the phrase "Epstein didn't kill himself", will know that Jeffrey Epstein is at the center of multiple conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Realistically speaking however, Jeffrey Epstein is one of the most famous serial sex offenders in recent memory. His story is also the story of the people who fought to bring him to justice and the utter failure of the institutions that were supposed to keep the most vulnerable members of our society safe from monsters like

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114 - Lizzie Borden – Innocent or Axe Murderer?

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/26

Lizzie Borden was immortalized in song, and the rhyme about the murder of her parents became entrenched in popular culture, even though few remember who Lizzie Borden actually was. But did the Lizzie from the song actually kill her stepmother and father with an axe? Or was it decided that she was guilty long before her trial could reach its conclusion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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113 - Mary Blandy: The Poisoner

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2022/08/23

Poisoning your relatives for one's own gain isn't a new topic on The Casual Criminalist. But what makes Mary Blandy's case unique, is the fact that 18th century forensic science was used to prove that Mary Blandy had knowingly poisoned her own father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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112 - The Midnight Sun Killer: Terror of Anchorage

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/19

In 2016, a menace was stalking the streets of Anchorage, Alaska. Always hunting at night, this killer would walk up to his unsuspecting victims and kill them without warning. Only after his death would the police be able to link him to his five victims, and soon everyone was asking the same question - what drove him to kill? We might never know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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111 - Killing for the Greater Good: The Krugersdorp...

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/16

The Krugersdorp Murders is a baffling story about the Church of Satan and people who were desperately trying to escape a life in the occult, of sadistic witches and dark rituals, of vampires and werewolves, of the unwilling bride of Satan, and the group of people who tried to save her soul. It is also the story of how a narcissistic, psychopathic liar managed to convince a small group of people that she was a witch, and that it was God’s plan that they had to commit murder for the sake of “the

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110 - The Real-Life Harley Quinn

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/12

In the late 1970s, the Hillside Strangler had been captured, and two men now awaited trail. But one of them, Kenneth Bianchi, had a plan for escaping a life sentence - fake a Hillside Strangler attack, complete with DNA. Enter Veronica Compton, Bianchi's own Harley Quinn. Firmly under Bianchi's spell, she would go on to attempt to kill another woman before being caught by the police and ruining Bianchi's plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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109 - Columbine: Mass Murder at a High School

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/09

While it wasn't the first school shooting to take place in the USA, the Columbine High School Massacre is one of the most well known ones. The two shooters had no other reason for the attack than a need to kill, and their legacy has led to over 200 deaths in the years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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108 - JonBenét Ramsey: Murder of a Six-Year Old...

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/05

The murder of JonBenét Ramsey is infamous and has been discussed in 4 movies, a Netflix documentary, a Dr. Phil interview, and 15 books. Today we're going to look at every aspect of this case, and try to see how the facts apply to the various theories surrounding the death of the 6-year-old beauty queen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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107 - The Benoit Tragedy

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/08/02

On the 25th of June, 2007, World Wrestling Entertainment announced on its website that one of its stars, Chris Benoit, had tragically passed away. But when the details surrounding the deaths of the Benoit family became public, Chris Benoit's legacy was wiped from WWE history. This is a story of severe brain injury, substance abuse, and depression, and how it had all snowballed, bringing three lives to a tragic end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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106 - Giovanni Brusca: A Mafia Horror Story

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/07/29

Giovanni Brusca was an enforcer under the Boss of all Mafia Bosses in Corleone, Sicily - Totó Riina. Part of a 12-person hit squad, Brusca was cold-hearted and brutal, and would become known as ‘The Swine’ or ‘The Slayer’. He would admit to killing more than 150 people during his time as a part of the Sicilian Mafia, before turning against La Cosa Nostra and becoming an informant instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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105 - The Rare Case of Ellen Friar

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/07/23

Don't listen to this one with your dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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104 - H.H. Holmes: Ladykiller and Child-Murderer

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/07/19

There is much more to Dr. H.H Holmes than his famous 'Murder Castle'. He admitted to murdering 27 people over a period of just three years, but he wasn't your run-of-the-mill serial killer - H.H Holmes was a conman and a fraudster who murdered people for his own financial gain. In this episode, we look at his life in detail and dispel most of the legends that had been built around this infamous man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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103 - The Spectacular Stockholm Helicopter Heist

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/07/17

Twice the alliteration. Twice the heist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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102 - John Wayne Gacy: The Demonic Killer Clown

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/07/15

John Wayne Gacy was many things - an abused son, a husband, and father, an honored member of the United States Junior Chamber, and a respected businessman. But behind his charming facade, John Gacy was also responsible for the rape, torture, and murder of 33 young men. In this episode of The Casual Criminalist, we do a deep dive into the history of John Wayne Gacy - the Killer Clown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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101 - Henry Lee Lucas: The Confession Killer

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/07/05

Henry Lee Lucas is noted as being one of most prolific US killers. But did he actually kill the 100 people that he claimed to have murdered, or was he just a convenient scapegoat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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100 - Aum Shinrikyo: Japan's Strange Terrorist Cult

The Casual Criminalist ·

2022/06/29

If you run a bunch of search engine results for Anthrax or Sarin, you will probably find information relating to today's story. You may also be contacted by government officials. We can't help you there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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