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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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38:05

194: Mr Cruel

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/09/26

FROM THE VAULT | In the late 1980s and early 90s, Melbourne, Australia, was gripped by fear as a masked predator known only as Mr. Cruel stalked the suburbs. He was cunning, calculated, and terrifyingly methodical, breaking into homes, abducting young girls, and vanishing without a trace. Despite massive police investigations and public outcry, his true identity remains one of Australia’s biggest unsolved mysteries.

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38:47

193: The Lead Mask Men

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/09/22

In 1966, two Brazilian electronics technicians were found dead on a hill outside Rio de Janeiro, wearing strange lead masks and formal suits, with a cryptic note at their side. Known as the Lead Mask Case this chilling mystery has baffled investigators for decades. Were they victims of a bizarre scientific experiment, a secret ritual, or something far stranger?

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45:09

192: The case of Sherri Rasmussen

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/08/08

In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen, a 29-year-old newly married nurse, was found brutally murdered in her Los Angeles home. The case stunned her family and baffled detectives. For over two decades, it was believed to be a botched robbery... until DNA evidence revealed a shocking twist.

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67:22

191: The DARK HISTORY of birth control

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/07/29

From ancient herbal remedies to modern-day contraceptive pills, the history of birth control is as fascinating as it is complex. In this episode, we trace the evolution of how humans have tried to prevent pregnancy - through science, culture, trial, and error.Today we explore the innovations, setbacks, and key figures who shaped the path toward reproductive autonomy. From ancient Egypt to the feminist movements of the 20th century, this is a journey through time that reveals how birth control has

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28:57

190: The Sweating Sickness

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/07/04

In the late 15th and 16th centuries, a terrifying illness swept through England with brutal speed - striking healthy people in the morning and leaving them dead by nightfall. It was called the Sweating Sickness, and to this day, no one knows exactly what it was.In this episode, we investigate the chilling history of this mysterious epidemic that haunted Tudor England. Was it a virus? A toxin? An early form of hantavirus? We explore the symptoms, the panic it caused (even in royal circles) and why

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26:35

189: The truth behind THAT McDonald's Lawsuit

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/06/27

You’ve heard the punchline: a woman spills McDonald’s coffee in her lap and sues for millions. But behind the jokes and late-night talk show fodder lies a story that’s far more shocking, and far more human, than you’ve been told.In this episode, we dig into the truth behind the 1994 Liebeck v. McDonald’s case, where 79-year-old Stella Liebeck’s life was forever changed by a scalding cup of coffee. We explore the media spin, the corporate defense strategy, and the public’s misunderstanding of a

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54:11

188: The Death of Joan Robinson Hill

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/06/20

Joan Robinson Hill had it all: wealth, beauty, and prestige as a celebrated equestrian in Houston’s high society. But in 1969, her sudden and suspicious death at just 38 years old shocked the city and set off a tangled saga of scandal, betrayal, and murder that would haunt Texas for decades.In this episode, we unravel the gripping true story of Joan’s life and death, the strange behavior of her husband Dr. John Hill, and the explosive chain of events that followed - including a grand jury, a

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24:26

187: The Hat Pin Panic

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/06/14

At the turn of the 20th century, a simple accessory ignited a wave of fear, controversy, and legislation. In this episode, we explore the Hatpin Panic - a bizarre and fascinating moment in history when women’s fashion clashed with societal expectations and public safety. As women began to assert their independence in cities around the world, long steel hatpins (used to secure extravagant hats) became symbols of both elegance and defiance… and, to some, dangerous weapons.

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92:25

186: The crimes of Peter Sutcliffe // The Yorkshire...

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/05/23

Between 1975 and 1980, at least 13 women were murdered in Yorkshire, England, spurring on one of the biggest manhunts the UK had ever seen. Eventually, Peter Sutcliffe was captured. Who was he? Who were his victims? And how did he remain on the loose for so long?

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41:14

185: The DuPont du Ligonnès family murders

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/05/16

FROM THE VAULT | Today, we dive into one of France's most haunting true crime mysteries: the Dupont de Ligonnès murders, also known as the Nantes murders. In April 2011, five members of the Dupont de Ligonnès family were found buried beneath the patio of their home, sparking a nationwide manhunt and leaving the world gripped by unanswered questions. At the center of the case is Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès — husband, father, and the prime suspect — who vanished without a trace.

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31:21

184: Beaver County Jane Doe

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/05/09

In 2014, a teenage boy came across a human head in the woods and called the authorities. They expected to find decomposed remains, but were shocked to find the head was fully intact and, strangely, embalmed. How did an embalmed head end up here and more importantly, who did it belong to?

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56:16

183: Jack the Ripper

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/05/02

We've probably all heard of Jack the Ripper, one of the most famous English unsolved mysteries. He was responsible for the murders of at least five women near Whitechapel in London's East End between August and November 1888. But do you know all the details?

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27:37

182: The Pendle Witch Trials

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/04/25

The Pendle witch trials, held in 1612, were a series of witchcraft trials in Lancashire, England, where 10 people were accused of witchcraft and executed, with the trials centred around the area of Pendle Hill. They predated Salem by 80 years, but the events were eerily similar. Why and how did these two things happen, thousands of miles apart?

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16:27

183: The disappearance of Lee Boxell

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/04/18

In September 1988, schoolboy Lee Boxell left his home in Cheam to go and hang out with a friend before saying he might go and watch a football match at the local Selhurst Park stadium. And then he disappeared, never to be seen again. In the last 37 years there have been countless leads and theories as to what happened to him, but answers remain illusive.

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32:10

182: CASE UPDATES | Asha Degree, LISK, Julie Doe,...

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/04/11

Today I have a brand new case updates episode for you, where I look back over the cases I've covered in the past and share new information!

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43:20

181: The death of Natalie Wood

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/04/04

In this episode, we explore the mysterious death of Natalie Wood, the Hollywood star whose life was tragically cut short under circumstances that still spark debate. Found drowned off the coast of Catalina Island in 1981, questions remain about what really happened that fateful night on the yacht Splendour. Was it a tragic accident, or is there more to the story?

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38:34

181: Who is Mr Cruel?

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/03/28

In this episode, we examine the terrifying case of Mr. Cruel, the unidentified predator who terrorised Melbourne, Australia, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known for his calculated attacks and chilling anonymity, Mr. Cruel left behind a legacy of fear and unanswered questions. Who was he? How did he evade capture? And could he still be out there?

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181: The death of Mary Marrs Carwein

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, we unravel the haunting case of Mary Marrs Carwein, a mystery that has baffled investigatorsf or decades. What really happened to Mary, and who was responsible for her fate? We explore the circumstances surrounding her case, the suspects, the theories, and the lingering questions that remain unanswered. Join us as we take a deep dive into this chilling story, separating fact from speculation in our search for the truth.

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53:31

181: The crimes of Andrew Cunanan

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/03/17

Today we dive into the chilling story of Andrew Cunanan, the manipulative and dangerously charismatic man who became one of America’s most infamous spree killers. Best known for the murder of fashion icon Gianni Versace, Cunanan’s killing spree spanned four states and left five men dead before ending in a dramatic police manhunt.

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29:39

180: Henrietta Lacks and How She Changed the World

Mysteries and Histories ·

2025/03/07

FROM THE VAULT: today we uncover the incredible yet often overlooked story of Henrietta Lacks, the woman whose cells revolutionised modern medicine. Born in 1920, Henrietta’s cells—taken without her knowledge—became the first immortal human cell line, known as HeLa cells. These cells played a crucial role in medical breakthroughs, from the polio vaccine to cancer research, IVF, and even COVID-19 treatments.Join us as we explore the ethics, impact, and legacy of Henrietta Lacks and her family’s

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