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In our bi-weekly podcast we take a light-hearted look at the story behind an event on this week in true crime history. You can see trailers for forthcoming episodes on our YouTube page. Best Startup: 20 Best UK crime podcasts 2021. Feedspot: Top 15 Crime History Podcasts 2022. Created, edited and produced by Mark Duqueno. Art by Rue Turner. Photography by Jed Leicester. Music by Fesliyan studios www.fesliyanstudios.com www.truecrimediary.co.uk

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The Amityville Horror(s)

2025/11/11

In this episode we discuss the Ronald DeFeo murders, changing stories, terrible films, most of a top 5 and Mark really likes Claude Rains.

The Baker Street Robbery

2025/09/10

In this episode we discuss the Baker Street safety deposit box robbery, very long drawers, Ham radio, fried chicken and a random diamond.

The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist

2025/08/27

In this episode we discuss the theft of thousands of barrels of maple syrup, Jed gets honey everywhere and Rue is confused by rhyming slang.

Snyder & Gray: Caught on film

2025/03/17

In this episode we discuss the murderous Snyder & Gray, motor-boating, corset sales and a concealed camera.

The Charlie Chaplin Grave Robbery

2025/03/03

In this episode we discuss the theft of Charlie Chaplin's body from his grave, the disposal of Rue's body, Shakespeare's skull, geo-locating and potato-heads.

John George Haigh: The Acid Bath Murderer

2025/02/17

In this episode we discuss the Acid Bath Murderer, 1950s house prices, penny arcades, pointless pandas and Madame Tussauds.

The Mad Bomber of New York City

2025/01/20

In this episode we discuss George Metesky the Mad Bomber of New York City, when is a bomber not a bomber, criminal profiling and Mark's scare.

The Demon of the Belfry

2025/01/06

In this episode we discuss two time killer Theodore Durrant, seasonal events cupboards and Jed won’t borrow a book.

The Santa Claus Bank Robbery

2024/12/23

In this episode we discuss the 1927 Santa Claus bank robbery fiasco, cash for pardons, the back half of a reindeer and a very merry Christmas.

Caravaggio: Baroque 'n' Roll

2024/11/25

In this episode we discuss the great Baroque painter and miscreant Caravaggio, unlicensed swords, lead paint and fleeing.

Fatty Arbuckle: Trials and Tribulations

2024/11/12

In this episode we discuss the arrest of Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Thomas the Tank Engine, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the fickle finger of stardom.

Jolly Jane: Angel of Death

2024/10/28

In this episode we discuss notorious serial poisoner Jane Toppen, white coats and Hi-Viz, a cocktail of gin, and top of the crops.

The Cato Street Conspiracy

2024/02/29

In this episode we discuss The Cato Street Conspiracy to overthrow the British government, civil unrest and grenades.

The Antwerp Diamond Heist

2024/02/14

In this episode we discuss the theft of $100million in diamonds from the Antwerp Diamond Centre, the controversy of keys and the mystery of Belgian accents.

The Tottenham Outrage

2024/01/29

In this episode we discuss the very slow pursuit of a wages snatch, too many bullets, a jousting cyclist, spilt milk and the King's Police Medal. The sound on this one is a bit hokey but like spilled milk I'm not going to cry about it.