Choosing The Bear
Each week, Lois walks her brother Daniel through a whole array of different crimes. Join us every Monday at 9am for another reason why many people, choose the bear. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?igsh=MWR4dDRuYzZoZXoxeA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingthebearpod?_t=ZG-8t7dQlu3yqG&_r=1
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We’re diving deep into the dark web, today we’ll be discussing what the dark web is, how people hide their identity while using it and what it is used for. While all the reasons are not bad, some of the worst people engage in it for enjoyment.
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Continuing from last week, we discuss human trafficking and modern day slavery. We dive into statistics from the UK and also worldwide, showing how much of a problem is hidden in plain sight.
Case begins at - 5:29
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In today’s topic, we discuss human trafficking and modern day slavery. We dive into statistics from the UK and also worldwide, showing how much of a problem is hidden in plain sight.
Case begins at - 5:32
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On the 2nd of September 1998, over 1,000 police and child protection officers in 13 countries conducted numerous raids on suspected Wonderland Club members. The Wonderland Club was a child pornography ring and had an estimated 180 members and together they accumulated 1,236 victims.
Case begins at - 2:38
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11 year old Rui was last seen riding his bike on the 4th of March 1998 in Northern Portugal. People were suspicious his 22 year old friend could be involved however, an image of Rui would later be found circulating a pedophile ring called The Wonderland Club.
Case begins at 5:23
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Amber had a tumultuous upbringing resulting in her going into foster care. Amber’s body would be discovered with another man’s DNA on her who would be trialled for violating her deceased body. However her brother was the initial murder suspect.
Case begins at - 6:58
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In the early hours of the 14/02/2000, 9 year old Asha Degree left her home for reasons unknown. Many theories and suspects regarding her disappearance continue to circulate online, with new developments as recent as April 2025.
Link to the search warrants: https://www.wbtv.com/2024/09/19/asha-degree-case-read-warrants-cleveland-county-shelby-raids-here/
Asha’s FBI Profile: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/asha-jaquilla-degree
In today’s episode, we discuss conversion ‘therapy’ and the methods that have/are being used. Conversion ‘therapy’ aims to change/suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Case begins at - 6:50
For more information, support or to donate: - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ - https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/conversion-therapy-ban/
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Katie Piper survived an acid attack that was orchestrated by her abusive ex boyfriend. The Katie Piper Foundation - https://katiepiperfoundation.org.uk
Case begins at - 4:30
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On the 20th of September 2020, Louis De Zoysa managed to sneak a gun into Croydon Police Station after he’d been arrested. He would fatally shoot Sargent Matt Ratana.
Case begins at - 4:49
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On the 26th of March 1997, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous call asking for a welfare check, regarding a mass suicide. This is the story of the Heavens Gate Cult.
Case begins at - 8:09
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Clare Wood was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend in 2009. Her murder would result in ‘Clare’s Law’ being implemented around the UK. Check the links for more information: - https://clares-law.com - https://www.met.police.uk/rqo/request/ri/request-information/cl/triage/v2/request-information-under-clares-law/
Case begins at - 6:07
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Stephen Port would meet his victims on online dating sites, invite them back to his house where the victim would be drugged and raped. Police failings would result in many more sexual assault victims and murders.
Case begins at - 7:13
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Stephen Port would meet his victims on online dating sites, invite them back to his house where the victim would be drugged and raped. Police failings would result in many more sexual assault victims and murders.
Case begins at - 9:05
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As promised, today we explain why we chose to call our podcast “choosing the bear”. On the 8/8/2010, Gemma Hayter was abused and brutally murdered by people who she considered as her friends.
Case begins at - 8:34
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Stephen Lawrence was murdered by a gang of racist youths, it would take 19 years for his family to get justice.
Case begins at - 7:34
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*Child Victims* On the 13/3/96 Thomas Hamilton pulled up to Dunblane Primary School, Scotland. He was carrying legally owned guns and would commit a school shooting resulting in 16 deaths.
Case begins at - 6:36
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At around 2am on the 27/6/2022, Zara Aleena was walking home after being out with a friend. She would cross paths with Jordan McSweeney, a violent, disgusting predator who had been recalled to prison 5 days before.
Case begins at - 6:00
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On the 11th of February 2023, Brianna left her house to go and meet one of her friends. Dog walkers would later discover her body with 28 stab wounds.
Case begins at - 6:27
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