The Casual Criminalist

The Casual Criminalist

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

Episodes

July 11, 2025 148 mins
Once a street orphan, Kazuo Taoka rose to become Japan’s most feared yakuza boss—transforming the Yamaguchi-gumi into a criminal empire that blended blood, business, and showbiz. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this flashback episode, Simon delves into the intriguing story of Doris Duke - a beloved public figure who might also have been a murderer. Allegedly. Join us as we uncover the revelations highlighted by a Vanity Fair journalist.  Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A ghostly wife returns from the grave to accuse her husband of murder—sparking the only U.S. case where a spirit helped convict a killer. Was justice served… or conjured? Sponsors:Shopify: ⁠shopify.com/casual⁠ - start your $1 per month trial periodRocket Money: Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from my show! (Note: Although the introduction may suggest otherwise, this is an episode of The ...
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Welcome to Almost Interesting, the podcast designed to be just interesting enough - but not too interesting, obviously. In each episode, I'll dive gently and aimlessly into topics that are, frankly, not exactly gripping - but perfect for drifting off, relaxing, or just having some pleasant background noise. Think of it like those stories your slightly boring friend tells, but without the social obligation to pretend you're listeni...
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Five gruesome cases, zero answers. From fitness instructor Missy Bevers to CIA whispers and missing hands—these baffling, unsolved murders defy logic, justice, and belief. Dive into the weirdest true crime ever. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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June 13, 2025 55 mins
In this flashback episode, Simon discusses the unsettling case of the Westfield Watcher, where a family's move into their dream home in Westfield, New Jersey, turned into a terrifying ordeal. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this flashback episode, Simon recounts the chilling story of Jerry Brudos, the 'Shoe Fetish Slayer,' who terrorized Oregon with a series of abductions and murders in the late 1960s. Sponsors:Shopify: ⁠shopify.com/casual⁠ - start your $1 per month trial periodRocket Money: Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you heard about them from my show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Held women captive in a basement. Claimed to be a bishop. Built a torture chamber in Philadelphia. This is the twisted true story of Gary M. Heidnik—the real-life inspiration for Buffalo Bill. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Uncover the shocking truth behind the Rotherham grooming gang scandal—how it was hidden, who failed to act, and why justice took so long. This is the story they buried. Sponsor: Shopify: ⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Since the Menendez brothers are back in the news, we're resurfacing this episode in case you missed it. Uncover the gripping Menendez brothers' saga, a true crime tale blending family, fortune, and fatality. Join us as we dissect the controversial case that's captivated minds for decades. Sponsors:Shopify: ⁠shopify.com/casual⁠ - start your $1 per month trial periodRocket Money: Download the Rocket Money app today and tell them you...
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May 9, 2025 248 mins
Alec Baldwin’s low-budget Western turned tragic when a live round fired on set, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. This deep-dive unpacks the shocking incident, courtroom fallout, and unanswered questions. Sponsors: ⁠⁠shopify.com/casual⁠⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about ...
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A prominent businesswoman is found murdered in post-Apartheid South Africa — was it a robbery gone wrong or something far darker rooted in betrayal, racism, and a daughter’s desperate revenge? Sponsor: ⁠shopify.com/casual⁠ - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mark Hobson's 2004 killing spree left four innocent victims dead—and exposed devastating failures in Britain’s justice system. Dive into the chilling story of evil, incompetence, and forgotten tragedy. Sponsors: HomeChef.com/CASUAL for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April 3, 2025 84 mins
He claimed to be keeping the peace. In reality, he hunted Black South Africans for sport. This is the horrifying true story of Louis van Schoor—cop, vigilante, and Apartheid’s deadliest killer. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - sign up for your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 28, 2025 153 mins
Postpartum psychosis. Satanic visions. A chilling 911 call. In 2001, Andrea Yates shocked the world by drowning her five children. This is the harrowing story of mental illness and unimaginable tragedy. Sponsors: wildgrain.com/casual - $30 off the first box plus free croissants in every box shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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An author, a media darling, a reformed man—or so they thought. This is the terrifying true story of Jack Unterweger: a serial predator who fooled a nation and killed again. Sponsors: homechef.com/casual for 18, free meals and free dessert for life. shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A midnight movie turned into a nightmare when a lone gunman opened fire on a crowded theater. Twelve dead, dozens wounded—this is the chilling story of the Aurora cinema massacre. Sponsors: joinbilt.com/CASUAL - to start earning points on your rent payments today. quince.com/casual - for free shipping and 365 day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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March 8, 2025 58 mins
A crime so gruesome it shocked even seasoned investigators. Drugs, madness, and a chilling courtroom spectacle—this is the horrifying story of Shad Thyrion’s murder and the bizarre trial of Taylor Schabusiness. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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He was trusted by the world’s greatest gymnasts—until the horrifying truth came out. A story of abuse, cover-ups, and justice, this is how Larry Nassar’s empire of lies finally crumbled. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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