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

April 26, 2025 84 mins
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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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: 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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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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February 28, 2025 141 mins
A senseless act of violence took 36 lives and shook the anime world. This is the harrowing story of the Kyoto Animation arson attack—one of Japan’s darkest tragedies. Sponsors: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today homechef.com/casual - for 18 free meals and free dessert for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
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February 25, 2025 90 mins
A childhood love of chess, a violent obsession, and a serial killer’s twisted goal—this is the disturbing case of Alexander Pichushkin, Russia’s “Chessboard Killer.” Sponsors: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today homechef.com/casual - for 18 free meals and free dessert for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
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Belle Gunness—“Hell’s Belle”—lured wealthy men to their doom with chilling precision. A tale of deception, greed, and murder, her dark legacy still haunts true crime history. Sponsors: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 18, 2025 129 mins
Atlanta, 1979–1981: A city gripped by fear as 30 children vanished. The investigation led to Wayne Williams—but was he the sole culprit? The case remains shrouded in controversy and unanswered questions. Sponsors: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 14, 2025 208 mins
One of the most infamous missing person cases in history—Madeleine McCann vanished without a trace. Decades later, new theories emerge. What really happened? Listen now to uncover the latest findings. 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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February 11, 2025 75 mins
A chilling true crime story of a serial predator who vanished for years, only to return. How did he evade capture? 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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Sarah Boone’s trial is a legal nightmare—twists, contradictions, and a case that defies logic. Join us as we unravel the shocking details behind one of the most bizarre defenses ever. Sponsors: homechef.com/casual - for 18 free meals and free dessert for life! shopify.com/casual - sign up for your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Step into the chilling world of Fritz Honka, the monster of Hamburg’s red-light district. A tale of terror, deception, and justice—unravel the horrors lurking behind closed doors. Sponsors: homechef.com/casual - for 18 free meals and free dessert for life! shopify.com/casual - sign up for your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 31, 2025 70 mins
The chilling case of Grace Millane—A tragic tale of trust, betrayal, and justice. Uncover the details behind this heartbreaking crime and its impact. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial period today rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 28, 2025 148 mins
Explore the chilling case of the Van Breda family, a tale of privilege, betrayal, and a brutal axe murder that shocked South Africa. Uncover the dark secrets behind this tragic crime. 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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January 24, 2025 76 mins
Enter The Springs House of Horrors, where every creak and shadow tells a chilling tale. Dare to uncover its secrets? Listen now—if you’re brave enough. 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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Mark Kilroy's spring break turned into a chilling nightmare. Dive into the sinister world of Los Narcosatánicos, a cult of drugs, sacrifice, and evil in Mexico. 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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In the 1990s, Wallace Souza blurred the line between crime reporting and criminality. Explore the shocking true story of a media icon turned alleged mastermind in this gripping exposé. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - sign up for your $1 per month trial period Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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