Crimes Like These
True crimeUK based true crime podcast with hosts SJ, Paul and Sam. Each episode we discuss a different case; we cover early life and background, details of the crimes and where the case stands currently. Episodes are released fortnightly on a Monday.
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- James Holmes (01:45:13)
“It was supposed to be a night of escapism—a midnightscreening of a summer blockbuster. But on July 20, 2012, inside a packed theatre in Aurora, Colorado, fiction gave way to horror. A lone gunman, clad in tactical gear, opened fire on unsuspecting moviegoers, leaving 12 dead and 70wounded. His name: James Holmes.”In this episode, we unravel the chilling descent of a once-promising neuroscience student into one of the most infamous mass murderers in American history. We’ll explore the psychological complexities behind Holmes’ actions, the courtroom battle over sanity and culpability, and the haunting legacy of the Aurora theatre shooting. Was it a calculated pursuit of infamy—or the tragic unravelling of a mind in crisis? Time Stamps00:00:00 - 00:01:09 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:09 - 00:27:42 - Background and childhood00:27:42 - 00:56:42 - Events leading up to/the cinemashooting, Holmes' journal analysis00:56:42 - 01:18:36 - Trial and aftermath01:18:36 - 01:45:13 - Next episode announcement,general chat, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Elliot Rodger (01:29:51)
In 2014, a quiet California town became the epicentre of a chilling tragedy. Behind the headlines was a young man whose story—marked by loneliness, obsession, and agrowing detachment from reality—raises urgent questions about mental health and digital influence. This episode explores the psychological and societal threads that led to the Isla Vista incident, offering insight without sensationalism. It’s a journey into the mind behind the violence—and what we might learn from the warning signs. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:00:56 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:00 - 00:40:50 - Background and childhood00:40:50 - 00:54:34 - Behaviour escalation00:54:34 - 01:25:29 - Events of 23rd May 2014 andaftermath01:25:29 - 01:29:51 - Next episode announcement,closing theme **Our general chat section will be released as aminisode as this episode was rather long!** Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- DC Snipers (01:26:49)
In the autumn of 2002, a terrifying pattern gripped America's capital. Ten people were dead. Cities were paralyzed. Police scrambled for leads while citizens ducked behindgas pumps. But behind the rifle was a duo more complicated than anyone expected—and a plan that stretched far beyond random violence. The case blends psychological manipulation, national panic, and a methodical plan that was more complex than anyone initially realized. This episode dives into the chilling sniper spree that became one of the most unforgettable manhunts in modernhistory. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:01 - 00:38:30 - Events of October 200200:38:30 - 00:49:40 - Links to other shootings,evidence analysis, media coverage00:49:40 - 01:08:51 - Background of suspects,arrest/charges, trial and aftermath & next episode announcement01:08:51 - 01:26:49 - General chat/recommendations andclosing theme Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul,Mike, Dan and Cheer
- Cynthia Hoffman (01:03:49)
Most people who use social media are aware of the dangers which can manifest in many forms. Scams, lies, catfishing, the list goes on. In 2019, 19 year old Denali Brehmer was approached by a millionaire from Kansas known as 'Tyler', who was willing to pay her $9 million dollars, to record a murder and send it to him. Denali lured her friend Cynthia Hoffman to a local park and with the help of afew friends, they carried out the abhorrent request. Time Stamps 00:00:00 - 00:01:00 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:00 - 00:07:03 - Background00:07:03 - 00:28:59 - Events leading up to and murderitself 00:28:59 - 00:38:00 - Arrest/charges, trial andaftermath00:38:00 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement,general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Final Destination: Bloodlines, Tucker & Dale vs Evil, Bodies Bodies Bodies, M:I Final Reckoning, The Ugly Stepsister, Speak No Evil, Sunrise on the Reaping (Book & cast for thefilm), Twister/Twisters, Fred & Rose West documentary (Netflix), Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check ourother podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horrorwith hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Mary Collins (01:20:42)
In April 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, 20 year old Mary Collins was excited to be going to her friends apartment to hang out and have fun. They picked up her favourite food and all was going well until the small gathering took a darker turn. They spike Mary's drink with drugs and soon after her friends turn on her. But why would her so-called friends want to harm her?Time Stamps00:00:00 - 00:00:54 - Network ad, theme & intro00:00:54 - 00:17:58 - Background00:17:58 - 00:47:04 - Incident *TRIGGER WARNING*, missing persons report and investigation 00:47:04 - 00:54:44 - Arrest/charges, trial and aftermath00:54:44 - 01:18:17 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes (Disney+), Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (Discovery+), Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), Trap (2024) and M. Night Shyamalan filmography Closing theme (pop punk AI version)Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Kanae Kijima (01:11:54)
On February 4th 2009, 53 year old Takao Terada was found dead in his home in western Tokyo. Police has initially concluded that this was a suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning; however, when 2 more men are found in May and August of the same year, Police conducted a thorough investigation; reviewing financial records and their internet history. This would eventually lead them to 34 year old Kanae Kijima. But how was a young middle-class girl from Hokkaido, linked to all 3 men? Time Stamps00:00:00 - 00:01:07 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:07 - 00:06:44 - Background00:06:44 - 00:22:26 - Victims and MO00:22:26 - 00:35:34 - Arrest/charges, trial, appeals and aftermath00:35:34 - 01:09:29 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - Butter by Asako Yuzuki (book based on the case of Kanae Kijima), The Smiley Face Killers, Dexter (TV series), Adolescence, Black Mirror S7, Sinners (no spoilers), Toxic Town, From (S1), Tokyo Ghoul (S1), Closing theme (pop punk AI version)Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Gary Ridgway - The Green River Killer (01:42:27)
November 2001, Renton, Washington. Gary Leon Ridgway was working at the Kenworth Truck Factory when Police arrived to arrest him on suspicion of murdering four women nearly 20 years earlier. Advancements in DNA profiling and lab testing, enabled investigators to link Ridgway to more murders from the same time. Almost 50 women had suffered at the hands of Ridgway. Following his arrest, police interrogated him numerous times over a 5 month period, hoping they would learn Ridgway’s motive for brutally killing these women and to finally put the monster behind bars. **TRIGGER WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT/DESCRIPTIONS OF MURDER**Time Stamps00:00:00 - 00:00:57 - Network ad, theme & intro00:00:57 - 00:18:14 - Background00:18:14 - 00:42:29 - Bodies found, investigation and interrogation (over 5 months)00:42:29 - 01:18:49 - Arrest/charges, more detail from interrogations, trial and aftermath01:18:49 - 01:40:04 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations *SPOILER WARNING* - (From (Now TV/Sky), Severance (Apple TV), The White Lotus S3 (Now TV/Sky), Adolescence (Netflix), The Twister: Caught in the Storm (Netflix), It Ends with Us (2024), The Shallows (2016).Closing theme (pop punk AI version)Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- The Movement for the restoration of the Ten Commandments of God (01:08:04)
17 March 2000. A devastating fire breaks out in the main building at a religious commune in Southwest Uganda, claiming the lives of over 300 people. It was initially determined that it was a mass suicide, however further investigation revealed that the doors and windows had been nailed shut, preventing people escaping. Further investigation leads to the discovery of multiple mass graves. But who and why would anyone do such a cruel and callous act? *Attention pop punk fans*Please stick around for the closing theme. You will not be disappointed! 00:00:00 - 00:01:05 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:05 - 00:18:48 - Background00:18:48 - 00:41:52 - Commune in Southwest Uganda incident & aftermath00:41:52 - 01:05:56 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations (Sleep Token, Opus (film), Nosferatu, The Room, The White Lotus, ACOTAR/Throne of Glass), closing theme (pop punk AI version)Twitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 9 (00:24:16)
True crime news
- Anthony Arkwright (01:06:18)
August 1988, South Yorkshire. 21 year old Anthony Arkwright is brought in for questioning following a burglary at his neighbours house. It was well known in the area that Anthony had trouble with his neighbours, so this was nothing out of the ordinary. Following his release, another of Anthony’s neighbours, Marcus Law, is found brutally murdered in his flat by his mother. Anthony is arrested and confessed to more murders, leading police to believe that this was not just a normal neighbourly disagreement. 00:00:00 - 00:01:07 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:07 - 00:15:11 - Background00:15:11 - 00:21:01 - Murder of Marcus Law and initial interrogation00:21:01 - 00:23:35 - Murder of Raymond Ford 00:23:35 - 00:28:31- Murder of Anthony’s grandfather & housekeeper00:28:31 - 00:39:52 - Trial and aftermath00:39:52 - 01:05:56 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations (Nope/alien invasion, Gabby Petito docuseries, Apple Cider Vinegar/Belle Gibson docuseries, Criminal Minds), closing themeTwitter: @crimeslikeInstagram: @crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Bianca Devins (01:36:26)
July 2019, Utica, NY State. 17 year old influencer Bianca Devins and a friend she met online, Brandon, Clark attend a concert in NYC. They meet with a mutual friend Alex and everything seems to be going well. But Bianca would sadly not return home. She is fatally attacked by Brandon, who boasts about the crime online, sharing pictures of her mutilated corpse. But what would drive a person to murder their friend in cold blood? 00:00:00 - 00:01:13 - Network ad, theme & intro00:01:13 - 00:23:32 - Background and events prior to murder00:23:32 - 00:49:58 - Murder, evidence posted online and arrest00:49:58 - 01:05:07- Trial and aftermath01:05:07 - 01:36:26 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations (including ACOTAR, David Lynch and Entourage (!?)), closing themeTwitter:@crimeslikeInstagram:@crimesliketheseMusic by: Glitterwolf,TwitterSpotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network!Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and CheerInstagram:@aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 8 (00:24:51)
True crime news as of 6/2/2025
- Sada Abe (01:16:50)
In May of 1936, in Tokyo, Japan, a gruesome discovery was made at an inn in the Ogu red light district. The victim, Kichizō Ishida, was found to have died from asphyxiation, but had also been brutally mutilated. It didn’t take the police long to track the potential suspect, who was last seen at the inn, leaving the room where Ishida had been found. But could a young Geisha turned sex worker be guilty of such a heinous crime? 00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:01 - 00:26:51 - Background 00:26:51 - 00:56:36 - Murder in the red light district, arrest, trial and aftermath 00:56:36 - 01:16:50 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Jamie Faith (01:11:57)
October 9th 2020, 7:30am, in Oakcliff, Dallas, TX, Jamie Faith and his wife Jennifer leave their home to walk their dog Maggie. As they made their way through their peaceful suburban neighbourhood, a masked man approaches the couple from behind, firing a gun 9 times towards the couple, 7 of which fatally hit Jamie. But who was the masked man? The execution style shooting indicated that someone wanted Jamie dead. But who and why? 00:00:00 - 00:01:01 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:01 - 00:06:00 - Background - Jamie and Jennifer Faith 00:06:00 - 00:24:29 - Shooting and investigation 00:24:29 - 00:37:43 - Building the case and making arrests 00:37:43 - 00:53:24 - Shocking evidence and trial 00:53:24 - Closing summary, christmas announcement, general chat/recommendations, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 7 (00:20:57)
True crime in the news
- Gaia Pope (01:18:20)
7 November 2017, 19 year old Gaia Pope is reported missing by her family. People she knew who interacted with her just before she disappeared reported that she was in the midst of a mental health crisis; behaving erratically, not making sense and extremely agitated. Gaia was also epileptic, which was cause for additional concern about her welfare. Extensive searches were carried out to no avail until 9 days later when her clothes were found in a beauty spot near the coastal path, that would eventually lead to a heartbreaking discovery… 00:00:00 - 00:01:03 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:03 - 00:16:42 - Background - Gaia Pope 00:16:42 - 00:53:34 - Events of 7/11/2017, missing report and investigation 00:53:34 - 01:18:20 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations, closing theme (Bonus ‘No’ from Sam’s son Rafe) Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 6 (00:22:43)
True crime in the news and true crime recommendations
- Tara Lynn Grant (01:27:39)
On 14th February 2007, Steven Grant reported his wife Tara Lynn missing, to the local Sheriff’s office in Macomb County. He stated that she had been missing for 5 days and that this was not the first time she had disappeared. Over the next 2 weeks, Steven would make numerous media appearances, however, would become uncooperative with law enforcement, leading to a search warrant being executed at the couple’s home address. The findings during this search would lead to Stephen being arrested for murder… 00:00:00 - 00:00:58 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:58 - 00:19:05 - Stephen & Tara Lynn background 00:19:05 - 00:49:50 - Missing report, investigation and arrest 00:49:50 - 01:13:52 - Trial & aftermath 01:13:52 - 01:27:40 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 5 (00:25:21)
- Daniel William Marsh (01:24:52)
In April 2013, 15 year old Daniel Marsh could no longer contain his homicidal urges and prowled his neighbourhood, looking for a victim. He broke into a house where elderly couple Claudia Maupin and Oliver Northup were sound asleep in bed. Marsh unleashed a visceral attack with a hunting knife, murdering the couple in cold blood. Marsh had executed the perfect crime, leaving no trace of him ever being in the home, leaving police with no clues about who could have committed such a gruesome crime. But what led Daniel Marsh to carry out this unspeakable attack? 00:00:00 - 00:01:03 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:01:03 - 00:19:29 - Background of victims and Marsh 00:19:29 - 00:30:30 - Timeline of murder **WARNING - GRAPHIC INJURY DESCRIPTIONS** 00:30:30 - 00:47:52 - Investigation, arrest & interrogation 00:47:52 - 01:08:57 - Trial & aftermath 01:08:57 - 01:24:53 - Next episode announcement, general chat/recommendations, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 4 (01:24:52)
- Sophie Lancaster (01:15:28)
In August 2007, 20 year old Sophie Lancaster and her 21 year old boyfriend Robert Maltby were viciously attacked in the skate park area of Stubbylee Park, in Bacup, Lancashire. The mob of 5 teenage boys initially assaulted Robert, leaving him unconscious; rather than fleeing for her own safety, Sophie stayed and cradled her injured boyfriend, but the mob weren’t done. Turning their attention to Sophie, she sustained a horrific physical onslaught that would leave her in a coma, shortly before succumbing to her injuries. 00:00:00 - 00:01:06 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:58 - 00:18:40 - Timeline of events, 00:18:40 - 00:55:52 - Investigation, trial, conviction and aftermath/Emo/alternative culture in 2000s 00:55:52 - 01:06:11 - Next episode announcement, general chat, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 3 (00:28:04)
True crime news & recommendations
- Ronald DeFeo Jnr. (01:06:11)
The true horror of Amityville, Long Island did not begin with a supposed supernatural event. In November 1974, 23 year old Ronald DeFeo Jnr. entered a local bar claiming his family had been shot. Police were called to the DeFeo family residence on Ocean Avenue, where they confirmed that all 6 family members had been shot in their beds, leaving Ronald DeFeo Jnr. the sole surviving member. The investigation into what happened began with Ronald Jnr. being questioned, who claimed it was a mob hit, but changed his story multiple times, casting doubt on his credibility, and leaving him as the only suspect. 00:00:00 - 00:00:58 - Network ad, theme & intro 00:00:58 - 00:22:12 - Discovery bodies, interrogation & arrest 00:22:12 - 00:48:07 - Trial, conviction and aftermath 00:48:07 - 01:06:11 - Next episode announcement, general chat, closing theme Twitter: @crimeslike Instagram: @crimeslikethese Music by: Glitterwolf, Twitter Spotify Check our other podcast on the Black Fur Network! Aah!fter Horror with hosts Paul, Mike, Dan and Cheer Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcast
- Minisode 2 (00:26:40)