In Her Name: True Crime, Missing Women & the Fight for Justice

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies dissects the complex and chilling case of Robert Durst, a real estate heir whose life was defined by wealth, trauma, and a decades-long evasion of justice for the murders of women including his first wife Kathleen McCormack and friend Susan Berman. This narrative explores how Durst used his privilege to vanish into plain sight, living under aliases like Doris Deluca in Texas while m...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the chilling case of Ted Bundy, dissecting how his disarming charm and intelligence served as his primary weapon against victims in the 1970s. This true crime deep dive is essential for listeners interested in serial killer psychology, forensic history, and the societal impact of high-profile justice cases. We examine how Bundy masked his sociopathy behind a facade of norma...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the harrowing true story of the Beaumont Children, a case that fundamentally shattered Australia's sense of safety and innocence. On January 26, 1966, three siblings—Jane (9), Arnna (7), and Grant (4)—disappeared from Glenelg Beach in South Australia after walking into the heat on Australia Day. This narrative examines the immediate aftermath of their vanishing,...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies tackles the viral and unsettling myth that Mick Jagger has been murdered. This is not a true crime investigation into a missing person or an unsolved disappearance; rather, it is a deep dive into media literacy, celebrity culture, and the psychology of misinformation. The episode is for listeners who are tired of fear-mongering headlines, those interested in the history of The Rolli...

This episode of 'In Her Name' examines the tragic and pivotal night that The Notorious B.I.G. was fatally shot in Los Angeles on March 9, 1997. Host Susan Davies reconstructs the timeline leading up to the murder at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and South Fairfax Avenue, exploring the high-stakes atmosphere surrounding the release of Biggie's second album, Life After Death. This narrative is essential for true crime enthus...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the haunting and enduring mystery of 'Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?', one of Britain's most famous unsolved true crime cases. Set against the backdrop of World War II in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, the story begins in April 1943 when four local boys discover a human skeleton hidden inside the hollow trunk of a wych elm tree. This chilling discovery launches a decades-long...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the tragic and violent end of George Harrison, known as 'The Quiet Beatle,' on the night of November 30, 2001. This true crime deep dive examines the murder of the legendary musician outside his New York City home at The Dakota apartment building by Mark David Chapman. For fans of music history, true crime mysteries, and justice narratives, this episode provides a detailed ...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the violent origins and brutal rise of Boston’s Winter Hill Gang, detailing how a neighborhood dispute in 1961 escalated into a bloody gang war that reshaped organized crime in Massachusetts. The narrative begins with the fatal shooting of Bernie McLaughlin by James McLean, an act of retaliation stemming from a personal insult at Salisbury Beach, which ignited a four-...

In this chilling episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies delves into the terrifying true story of the Servant Girl Annihilator, also known as the Midnight Assassin, who terrorized Austin, Texas, in 1884 and 1885. This is not just a recounting of crimes; it is an exploration of how a community fractured under the weight of unsolved violence, racial tension, and supernatural speculation. For listeners interested in historical true ...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the tragic and unsolved murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, a case that captivated the world on Christmas morning in 1996. This deep dive examines the timeline of events from the initial 911 call to the discovery of JonBenét’s body in the basement of her Boulder, Colorado home. The narrative dissects the confusing crime scene, the mysterious ransom note demanding ...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies delves into the harrowing and complex true crime story of the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case. This narrative explores one of the most infamous crimes in American history, focusing on the abduction of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., the baby son of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh, from his nursery in East Amwell, New Jersey, in March 1932. The episode provides a detailed chronological acc...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the harrowing and unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short, known globally as the Black Dahlia. Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Los Angeles in January 1947, this true crime deep dive examines one of America's most infamous cold cases. The narrative begins with the gruesome discovery of Short’s body in a vacant lot near Leimert Park, detailing the shocking muti...

In this gripping episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies delves into the harrowing details of the Lindbergh Kidnapping, often referred to as the 'Crime of the Century.' This narrative explores the abduction of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. from his nursery in East Amwell, New Jersey, on March 1st, 1932. The episode dissects the eerie discovery of a homemade wooden ladder and the ransom note demanding $50,000, setting the stage f...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies shifts the lens from tragedy to triumph with 'The Bassist Who Survived the Blitz: Bill Wyman's Story.' While the podcast typically focuses on missing women and true crime justice, this special narrative explores the life of William George Perks, better known as Bill Wyman, the legendary bassist for The Rolling Stones. This episode is for music historians, rock enthusiasts, and anyon...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the chilling true crime case of John Wayne Gacy, known as the 'Killer Clown,' focusing on the horrific discovery of thirty-three victims buried in the crawl space beneath his Norwood Park Township home. This deep dive examines how Gacy cultivated a dual identity as a beloved community figure and Democratic precinct captain while systematically luring young men and boys to h...

In this episode of 'In Her Name,' host Susan Davies uncovers the chilling true story of Belle Gunness, one of America’s most notorious female serial killers. Known as 'The Farmer Who Vanished' or 'The Black Widow,' Belle lured men through lonely hearts advertisements in early 20th-century Chicago, promising marriage and domestic security to vulnerable victims. This episode details how she transformed her Indiana farm into a g...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies dives deep into the enduring enigma of D.B. Cooper, the only unsolved air piracy case in commercial aviation history. On Thanksgiving Eve, November 24th, 1971, a man identified as Dan Cooper boarded Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 at Portland International Airport. Clad in a business suit and raincoat, he carried a briefcase containing what appeared to be explosives. He demande...

In this episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies explores the tragic and meticulously planned murder of John Lennon on December 8, 1980. This true crime deep dive examines the life of Mark David Chapman, the twenty-five-year-old fan who waited in the shadows of The Dakota apartment building in New York City to kill the former Beatle. The narrative reconstructs the final hours of Lennon’s life, from his relaxed afternoon with...

In this gripping episode of In Her Name, host Susan Davies recounts the terrifying and bizarre true story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston. On a seemingly mild January day, a massive steel tank owned by the Purity Distilling Company burst, releasing 2.3 million gallons of molasses at 35 miles per hour. This episode explores how thermal expansion and structural negligence turned a storage facility into a weapon of mass ...