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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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26:16

The Stanford Predator: John Getreu and the Cold Cases...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/07/27

For nearly fifty years, two cold cases haunted the Stanford community.In 1973 and 1974, 21-year-olds Leslie Perlov and Janet Taylor were brutally murdered near the university campus. Both were strangled. Both cases went unsolved—until modern forensic genealogy exposed a killer hiding in plain sight.John Arthur Getreu seemed like an ordinary man. A community volunteer. A Scout leader. A father and husband. But beneath the surface, he was a serial predator with a dark history stretching back to 1963,

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24:17

Twist of DNA and the Twin: The Ronald Smith Conviction

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2025/07/24

On July 18, 2008, 40‑year‑old elementary school teacher and Navy reservist Genai Coleman was tragically shot and killed in her own car in a Gwinnett County, Georgia mall parking lot—an unthinkable crime of opportunity that shocked her community. A cigarette butt retrieved from her stolen Dodge Stratus matched DNA in the national database, pointing investigators to Donald Eugene Smith, a convicted felon.When Donald steadfastly denied involvement—claiming police should be targeting his identical twin,

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25:45

Murder, Misery, and the Realtor Next Door: The Todd...

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2025/07/20

When Kala Brown was discovered chained inside a shipping container on a rural property in South Carolina in 2016, police had no idea they were about to uncover one of the most chilling serial killer cases in modern American history.Todd Kohlhepp, a respected real estate agent and seemingly successful businessman, had been hiding a dark and deadly double life. As investigators dug deeper, they found multiple graves on his property and a trail of cold-blooded murders stretching back more than a

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22:24

The Longest Wrongful Conviction in U.S. History: The...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/07/16

In December 1974, a liquor store robbery in Edmond, Oklahoma left one woman dead and another seriously wounded. Within weeks, two young Black men — Glynn Ray Simmons and Donnie Miller — were arrested, tried, and sentenced to death, based largely on a single eyewitness identification. But there was a problem: the investigation was riddled with flaws, crucial evidence was withheld, and the men had alibis that were never properly examined.This is the extraordinary true story of Glynn Ray Simmons, who

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31:10

A Killer in the Cold: The 1985 Slaying of Yvonne...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/07/13

On a freezing winter morning in 1985, Yvonne Menke stepped out of her apartment to start her car — and never came back. Shot once in the neck and twice in the head, the 45-year-old mother was executed just metres from her front door. For decades, police had a description of the killer but no name. That all changed in 2024 with the arrest of Mary Jo Bailey, a woman allegedly entangled in a bitter love triangle with Yvonne and local man Jack Owen. In this Crime at Bedtime episode, we unravel the

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30:38

The Turpin Family: Inside California’s House of Horrors

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/07/09

In January 2018, the world was horrified by the shocking rescue of 13 children from their parents’ so-called “house of horrors” in Perris, California. The Turpin family story became one of the most disturbing child abuse cases in modern American history. For years, David and Louise Turpin kept their children — ranging in age from 2 to 29 — chained, starved, beaten, and isolated from the outside world inside their modest suburban home. The children were denied medical care, education, and even the

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31:44

The Hatton Garden Heist: Britain’s Greatest Vault...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/07/06

In April 2015, London’s diamond district was rocked by an audacious £14 million vault robbery — the now-infamous Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Heist. Over the Easter weekend, a gang of ageing career criminals, dubbed the “Pensioner Gang,” drilled through half a metre of reinforced concrete to loot 73 safe deposit boxes inside one of the UK’s most secure vaults. Their meticulous plan, daring entry through a lift shaft, and two-night operation stunned the world. But how did these veteran thieves slip

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28:24

Inventing Anna: The Real Story

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/07/02

Before the headlines, before the Netflix series, there was just Anna — a girl from Russia with a dream, a fake name, and a taste for luxury. In this episode, we dive into the true story behind the “fake heiress” who scammed her way into New York’s high society and left a trail of deception in her wake.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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31:10

A mothers silence - The Porco Case

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/29

To neighbours, the Porcos were the picture of suburban success — respected careers, a lovely home, two sons with bright futures. But behind closed doors, something much darker was brewing. When an axe-wielding attacker shatters their quiet life, all eyes turn to someone they never suspected — until the lies began to unravel. Join us as we step into one of the most disturbing and controversial family murder cases in modern America.Become a Patreon or Apple + subscriber now for ealry and ad free

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25:53

The Mother, The Son, and the Con - Sante and Kenneth...

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/25

They posed as royalty. Faked their way into mansions. Left a trail of fraud, fire, and missing people across the United States. But in 1998, Sante and Kenneth Kimes crossed the line from con artists… to killers. This is the twisted story of a woman who trained her son to lie, steal — and murder.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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33:24

"Tourist From Hell" - John Martin Scripps

Crime at Bedtime ·

2025/06/24

He travelled under stolen names, with stolen credit cards, and a suitcase full of secrets. John Martin Scripps was no ordinary tourist. Behind his polite British accent and passport stamps was a cold-blooded killer—one who stalked fellow travellers, lured them into trust, and then turned their holidays into horror stories.In this chilling episode of Crime at Bedtime, we unravel the twisted life and international killing spree of Scripps, the first Briton to be executed in Singapore in decades. From

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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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