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Compact Murder

Welcome to Compact Murder, the podcast where each week we explore the dark and gripping world of murder, murderers, serial killers, and assassinations, in small bite-sized chunks. From infamous historical cases to chilling unsolved mysteries, we delve into the details that continue to captivate and haunt us. Whether it"s a notorious figure or a crime that has left more questions than answers, we provide concise and fascinating insights into the darker side of human history. Prepare yourself for a

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10:16

The Atlanta Ripper

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2025/11/14

In 1911, Atlanta was terrorised by a series of brutal murders. Dozens of young Black women were found with their throats cut, and newspapers soon gave the killer a name — the Atlanta Ripper. Fear swept the city as police made arrests but no progress, and the murders exposed the deep racial divides of the time. In this episode, we trace the history, the victims, and the unanswered question that still lingers: who was the Atlanta Ripper? #AtlantaRipper #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoryPodcast #UnsolvedMurder

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13:02

Aileen Wuornos

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2025/11/07

Aileen Wuornos was a drifter, a sex worker, and one of America's most notorious female serial killers. Between 1989 and 1990, she shot and killed seven men along Florida's highways, claiming each attack was self-defence. Her arrest, confession, and execution made headlines around the world — but her story is also one of abuse, neglect, and survival. In this episode, we explore the life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos and ask the question: was she driven by hatred, fear, or something much darker

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14:33

The Thames Torso Murders

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2025/10/31

Before Jack the Ripper, another killer stalked London. Between 1873 and 1889, dismembered bodies of women were discovered in the River Thames, torsos carefully wrapped, heads missing, and identities erased. These were the Thames Torso Murders: a series of methodical killings that baffled Scotland Yard and terrified Victorian society. In this episode, we explore London's forgotten nightmare, the city's other serial killer. #ThamesTorsoMurders #VictorianCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoryPodcast

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13:19

The Murder of Kitty Genovese

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2025/10/24

In 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was murdered outside her apartment in Queens, New York. Newspapers claimed that dozens of people watched and did nothing, a story that horrified the world and became a symbol of urban apathy. But decades later, the truth proved far more complex. In this episode, we uncover what really happened, how the myth began, and how one woman’s death changed psychology, policing, and public conscience forever. #KittyGenovese #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoryPodcast #BystanderEffect

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12:51

The Hall-Mills Murders

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2025/10/17

In 1922, beneath a crabapple tree in New Jersey, a minister and a choir singer were found dead, shot, arranged side by side, and surrounded by torn love letters. The Hall-Mills murders became one of the most scandalous crimes of the Jazz Age, mixing forbidden love, wealth, and hypocrisy in a way that would echo through American culture. The case’s blend of glamour and tragedy would later help inspire the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. #HallMillsMurders #TheGreatGatsby

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12:49

Dennis Rader

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2025/10/10

He was a church leader, husband, and father — but behind closed doors, Dennis Rader was one of America’s most sadistic serial killers. Known as BTK — “Bind, Torture, Kill” — he terrorised Wichita for decades before vanishing into suburban life. When he resurfaced thirty years later, his arrogance led police straight to him. In this episode, we uncover how a man who looked ordinary became a monster hiding in plain sight. #BTKKiller #DennisRader #TrueCrimePodcast #HistoryPodcast #SerialKiller

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12:49

The Assassination of William McKinley

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2025/10/03

In September 1901, President William McKinley was shot at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York, by anarchist Leon Czolgosz. Within days, the popular president was dead, and the nation was plunged into mourning. His assassination brought Theodore Roosevelt to power, transformed presidential security, and highlighted the rising tensions of a rapidly changing America. In this episode, we trace McKinley’s presidency, the events of that fateful day, and the enduring impact of his death

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10:43

The Murder of Mary Phagan

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2025/09/26

On Confederate Memorial Day in 1913, 13-year-old Mary Phagan went to collect her wages at Atlanta’s National Pencil Company. Hours later, her body was found in the factory basement, sparking one of the most infamous trials in American history. Leo Frank, the factory superintendent, was convicted amid a storm of prejudice and public hysteria, while Jim Conley’s testimony divided opinion. The case would end in vigilante lynching and shape debates on race, religion, and justice for decades to come

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10:08

The Murder of Christopher Marlowe

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2025/09/19

In May 1593, playwright Christopher Marlowe — the brilliant author of Doctor Faustus and Tamburlaine — was stabbed to death in Deptford at the age of twenty-nine. Officially, it was a fight over a tavern bill. Unofficially, whispers of espionage, heresy, and political assassination swirled around the case. In this episode, we uncover Marlowe’s rise to fame, his shadowy connections, and the enduring mystery of his murder. #ChristopherMarlowe #ElizabethanHistory #TudorHistory #TrueCrimePodcast

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09:20

The Murder of Catherine Eddowes

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2025/09/12

On the night of 30 September 1888, Catherine Eddowes became the fourth victim of Jack the Ripper in the Whitechapel murder spree. Found brutally mutilated in Mitre Square less than an hour after another killing, her death was part of the notorious “double event” that terrified Victorian London. In this episode, we follow her life, the events leading to her murder, the police investigation, and the lasting mystery of the Ripper’s identity. #CatherineEddowes #JackTheRipper #DoubleEvent

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10:48

Albert Fish

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2025/09/05

Albert Fish was one of America’s most twisted killers, a man who preyed on children, committed acts of cannibalism, and sent taunting letters to victims’ families. Known as the “Gray Man” and “Brooklyn Vampire,” his seemingly frail appearance hid a monstrous reality. In this episode, we uncover his early life, the murder of Grace Budd, the shocking letter that led to his capture, and his chilling final days before execution. #AlbertFish #GrayMan #BrooklynVampire #TrueCrimePodcast #SerialKiller

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10:11

The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy

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2025/08/29

In June 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s presidential campaign came to a violent end in a Los Angeles hotel kitchen pantry. Just moments after celebrating his victory in the California primary, RFK was shot by Sirhan Sirhan, a young Palestinian immigrant angered by Kennedy’s stance on Israel. In this episode, we trace Kennedy’s life, his hopes for a divided America, the chaotic night of the shooting, and the investigation that followed one of the most shocking political assassinations in U.S

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09:15

The Execution of Lady Jane Grey

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2025/08/22

In February 1554, England witnessed the tragic end of Lady Jane Grey, the young Protestant noblewoman who reigned as queen for just nine days. Caught in a web of Tudor politics, Jane was thrust onto the throne against her will, only to be overthrown by Queen Mary I. Condemned for treason, her execution in the Tower of London remains one of the most poignant moments in English history. In this episode, we explore her rise, downfall, and final moments on the scaffold. Please consider supporting the

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08:11

The Murder of Joe Orton

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2025/08/15

In August 1967, rising British playwright Joe Orton was at the height of his career when his life ended violently in the Islington flat he shared with his long-time partner, Kenneth Halliwell. What unfolded was a shocking murder-suicide that stunned the theatre world. In this episode, we unravel the turbulent relationship, the jealousy, and the final hours that silenced one of the sharpest voices in British theatre. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you

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09:03

The Murder of King William II

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2025/08/08

A king. An arrow. A forest thick with secrets. When William Rufus fell dead during a royal hunt in 1100, it was labelled an accident, but the facts, and the timing, suggest otherwise. In this episode, we explore the suspicious death of King William II and the brother who just happened to become king days later. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head

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08:55

Jeffrey Dahmer

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2025/08/01

He was polite, soft-spoken, and completely unremarkable—until police entered his Milwaukee apartment and uncovered a horror story beyond imagination. In this chilling episode, we follow the life and crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, a man whose polite exterior masked the mind of a serial killer, cannibal, and necrophile. What drove him—and why wasn’t he stopped sooner? Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us

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09:08

The Assassination of Malcolm X

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2025/07/25

Charismatic, controversial, and uncompromising, Malcolm X became one of the most powerful voices in the American civil rights movement. But on a cold February evening in 1965, as he stood before a crowd in New York, that voice was silenced in a hail of gunfire. In this episode, we explore the life, legacy, and lingering questions behind the assassination of Malcolm X. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to

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08:55

The Murder of King Henry VI

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2025/07/18

In 1471, King Henry VI died in the Tower of London, just days after his son’s death and the fall of the Lancastrian cause. Officially, he died of heartbreak. But few believed it then, and even fewer believe it now. In this episode, we uncover the suspicious circumstances of Henry’s quiet death, the political forces that made him expendable, and how one of England’s most tragic kings met his end not with a sword, but in silence. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review

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08:47

The Murder of Edmund Ironside

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2025/07/11

In 1016, England’s King Edmund Ironside fought fiercely to defend his crown against Danish invaders, earning his reputation as a warrior king. But just weeks after dividing the kingdom with his rival, Cnut, Edmund was dead. Some say illness claimed him. Others insist it was a gruesome assassination, carried out in the most humiliating way possible. In this episode, we uncover the mystery behind one of England’s earliest royal murders. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a

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07:22

The Murder of Simonetta Vespucci

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2025/07/04

Simonetta Vespucci was the face that defined beauty in Renaissance Florence. Admired by the powerful Medici family and immortalised in Botticelli’s paintings, she seemed untouchable. But in 1476, at just 22 years old, Simonetta died suddenly. Officially, it was illness, but rumours of jealousy, poison, and political plots have surrounded her death ever since. In this episode, we explore the mystery behind the life and untimely end of Florence’s most famous muse. Please consider supporting the show

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