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Crime at Bedtime

Crime at bedtime is a show dedicated to those who love all things crime stories, even as you drift off to sleep at night.So relax take a minute, unwind and let me tell you some fascinating stories.Crime at Bedtime is written and hosted by Jack Laurence.tickets to LIVE show here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:20

introducing Mysteries at Bedtime

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/23

Tonight I would like to introduce you to my new show Mysteries at Bedtime. Since starting Crime at Bedtime just over a year ago I have truly loved finding, researching and brining you the stories in this series. A long the way I have come across other incredibly favinating stories that never really fit the 'Crime' genre but I would spend hours going off down a rabbit hole of videos and articles about these stories. So I decided that I would create this show, a place where these stories can live and

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29:12

The Tourist from Hell: John Martin Scripps and the...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/22

In 1995, two Canadian tourists vanished from a luxury hotel in Singapore. Days later, their dismembered bodies were found floating in the river — cut with the precision of a butcher. What followed was a cross-border manhunt that uncovered a chilling truth: the killer was a British traveller using fake passports and a bone saw. His name was John Martin Scripps — and he didn’t just kill in Singapore. He killed wherever he went.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access

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20:43

When the Mask Slipped: The Shocking Crimes of Brian...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/18

A straight-A student. A luxury lifestyle built on lies. And a brutal double murder. In 2004, Brian Blackwell shocked Britain when he was arrested for killing both his parents — then jetting off on a five-star holiday with his girlfriend as their bodies lay undiscovered. Was it cold-blooded calculation… or a break from reality? Find out in this gripping episode of Crime at Bedtime.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details

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22:48

Murder at White House Farm: The Chilling Truth Behind...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/15

True crime’s most shocking family murder. In 1985, the Bamber family were slaughtered at their rural Essex farmhouse. Police believed the daughter, Sheila, was to blame — until a silencer, a scratch, and a witness changed everything.Discover how Jeremy Bamber was unmasked as the killer, and why he still claims innocence from his prison cell today.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See

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23:47

The Man Who Escaped to Say Goodbye: Christopher...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/11

How did one man escape from prison, steal Crystal Gayle’s tour bus, and nearly make it to his dying mother’s bedside? This is the unbelievable true story of Christopher Daniel Gay — known to the press as “Little Houdini” — and the multi-state manhunt that made him a legend.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:01

The Disappearance of Maura Murray: A Chilling True...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/08

Maura Murray was a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished after a car crash on a snowy road in rural New Hampshire in 2004. What began as a routine night became one of the most mysterious and enduring unsolved cases in true crime history.In this episode, we explore Maura’s final known movements, the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance, and the many theories that have emerged—ranging from foul play to voluntary disappearance. With no solid leads and no confirmed sightings in over

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20:01

Death in the Ice Valley

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/04

When a body was found in Norway’s Isdalen Valley in 1970, police were faced with a mystery unlike any other. The woman had no ID, multiple aliases, and connections to Europe’s Cold War undercurrent. Was she a spy? A victim? Or someone trying to disappear? This episode dives into the strange and silent case of the Isdal Woman — still unsolved over 50 years later.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on

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23:16

Rudy Kurniawan: The Man Who Bottled a Lie

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/01

In the early 2000s, Rudy Kurniawan was the toast of the wine world — pouring $20,000 vintages at elite tastings and selling millions in rare bottles. But when experts began spotting vintages that never existed, a global investigation exposed one of the most sophisticated wine frauds of all time. This is the story of charm, counterfeit corks, and a cellar built on deception.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as little as $1.69 a week. All the details here

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20:46

The Flatmate, the Lie, and the Toolbox: The Murder of...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/28

When Qiong Yan stopped answering video calls in late 2020, her mother grew anxious. But the texts kept coming. They were short. Strange. But still hers… weren’t they? Qiong lived in Brisbane, sharing an apartment with Yang Zhao — a man drowning in debt. Over ten months, Zhao impersonated Qiong through WeChat, replying to every message and stealing nearly half a million dollars. All while Qiong’s body decomposed metres away — locked inside a metal toolbox on the balcony. In this episode of Crime at

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21:21

The Man Who Faked His Death: The John Darwin Canoe...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/25

In 2002, former prison officer John Darwin was presumed dead after vanishing while canoeing off the coast of Seaton Carew. His broken canoe was found. His wife mourned publicly. His sons believed he was gone forever. But John Darwin wasn’t dead — he was living in secret, just metres from his old life.This is the extraordinary true story of how a man faked his death to escape debt, lied to his family, and fooled the world… until a single photograph shattered the illusion. Tonight on Crime at Bedtime,

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19:03

The Man Who Wouldn’t Die: Murder, Mayhem, and Mike...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/21

In 1930s New York, four desperate men hatched the perfect murder plot — or so they thought. Tony Marino, Joseph Murphy, Francis Pasqua, and Tony Bastone targeted a homeless man named Mike Malloy, hoping to kill him for insurance money. But Malloy wouldn't die. Poisoned drinks, antifreeze, carpet tacks, freezing nights, even a hit-and-run — he survived it all. This is the bizarre true crime story of how one man accidentally became a legend, and how four would-be killers were ultimately outwitted by

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18:26

Richard McCoy Jr.: The Man Who Copied D.B. Cooper

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/18

In 1972, Richard McCoy Jr. hijacked a commercial jet, demanded half a million dollars, and parachuted to freedom — echoing the infamous case of D.B. Cooper just five months earlier. Was it coincidence, or was McCoy actually Cooper himself? From military service to prison escape, and finally a fatal standoff with the FBI, this is the incredible true crime story of the man who nearly pulled off the perfect crime — twice. A must-hear for fans of unsolved mysteries and skyjacking legends.Become a

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22:05

Russ & Betsy Faria and Pam Hupp: A Tragedy in Three Acts

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/14

Betsy Faria was battling cancer when she was found brutally murdered in her Missouri home. Her husband Russ was quickly charged—but was the real killer hiding in plain sight? In tonight’s episode, we unravel a case of friendship, fraud, and fatal betrayal.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as liyyle as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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24:46

Two Bodies, One Lie: The Murder of Donnah Winger

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/11

It was the perfect story: a dangerous stranger, a husband protecting his wife, and a tragic ending. But when the details started to unravel, investigators realised that this wasn’t a story about a hero at all—it was a setup from the very beginning.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as liyyle as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:19

Secrets, Silence, and Murder: The McCulkin Family...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/07

When Barbara McCulkin and her daughters went missing in 1974, rumours swirled but answers never came. It took forty years to expose the truth—and reveal the shocking connection to Brisbane’s criminal underworld.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as liyyle as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:41

A Quiet Beach, A Devastating Loss: The Toyah...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/05/04

The disappearance and murder of Toyah Cordingley in 2018 sparked one of Queensland’s largest manhunts. This is the full story—from the day she vanished, to the arrest and extradition of the man accused of her murder Rajwinder Singh, all the way through his first trial to the eventual hung jury. Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as liyyle as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:28

The Butcher Baker: Hunting Humans in Alaska

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/04/30

By day, Robert Hansen was a quiet family man, a skilled baker, and a respected member of Anchorage, Alaska’s small community. But beneath the surface was a predator like no other. Between 1971 and 1983, Hansen abducted, assaulted, and murdered at least 17 women — though authorities suspect the number may be much higher. His twisted signature? Flying his victims into the Alaskan wilderness, releasing them… and hunting them like animals. In this episode, we uncover how Hansen evaded suspicion for over

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19:34

Murder in Cabin 28: The Keddie Mystery

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/04/27

In April 1981, 36-year-old Glenna “Sue” Sharp and her five children were living in Cabin 28 of the Keddie Resort, a rural and rundown former holiday spot in northern California. On the morning of April 12th, Sue, her 15-year-old son John, and John’s friend Dana Wingate were found brutally murdered in the living room. The bodies had been bound, stabbed, and bludgeoned with what investigators believed was a claw hammer and a knife. Sue’s 12-year-old daughter, Tina, was missing. Despite extensive

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27:52

Two Killers, Three Victims: A Texas Suburb in Fear

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/04/23

December 2014 brought terror to Austin, Texas, when three residents were found murdered in their homes.First, a much-loved music teacher. Then, a quiet elderly couple. With the clock ticking and a community on edge, detectives unravelled a disturbing partnership between two men—Timothy Parlin and Shawn Gant-Benalcazar—and the greed-fuelled motives behind the crimes.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free access from as liyyle as $1.69 a week. All the details here Hosted on

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29:36

The Con Man Who Stole a Life: Dave Davis and Albert...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/04/20

Albert Johnson Walker was one of Canada’s most wanted men — a financial adviser turned fugitive after stealing millions from his clients. But when he fled to England with his teenage daughter and assumed a new identity, the story took a far darker turn. Under the name “David Davis”, Walker befriended Ronald Platt — then murdered him to steal his identity. It was a Rolex watch that would ultimately bring the truth to light. This is the unbelievable true crime story of fraud, false identity, and

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