Nothing Rhymes With Murder

Ep. 75 - Nigeria: The Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnapping and The Assassination of Dele Giwa

Ep. 74 - Lebanon: The Hijacking of TWA Flight 847 and The Murder of Zeina Kanjo

مرحبا! This week we’re off to Lebanon! Georgie kicks us off with the dizzying Hijacking of TWA Flight 847- the bizarre sequence of events and it's tragic consequences Kate then tells us about the gut-wrenching murder of Zeina Kanjo that lifted the lid on a nationwide issue. Join us this week to be confused, exasperated and furious. شكرا! ✈️🇱🇧 🔪 Georgie's Charity: https://lebanesefoodbank.org/ Kate’s Charity: https://www.abaadmena.org/direct-services/safe-shelters Georgie's Hatspats: https://w...

Ep. 73 - Costa Rica: El Psicópata and Mata Indigentes

Hola! This week we’re off to Costa Rica 🇨🇷 Kate kicks us off with the story of El Psicopata and the devastating murders of single women and couples in ‘El Triángulo de la Muerte’ or ‘Triangle of Death.’ Georgie then tells us about Mata Indigentes; yet another serial killer targeting impoverished and vulnerable women throughout the city. Join us this week for... all the serial killers, Gracias! ✈️ 🇨🇷 🔪 Kate’s Charity: http://www.crhf.org Georgie’s Charity: https://www.faceofjustice.org/ Kate...

Ep. 72 - Serbia: The Murder of Dada Vujasinović and The Baba Anujka Poisonings

Здраво This week we’re off to Serbia! Georgie kicks us off with the The Murder of Dada Vujasinović and the controversial rulings around her death. Kate then launches in to the The Baba Anuja Poisonings and some very dramatic trial details. Join us this week for more political f**ery, questionable decision making and vengeful spouses… Хвала вам ✈️ 🇷🇸 🔪 Georgie's Charity: https://rsf.org/en/presentation Georgie's Hatspats: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ruzica-church https://www.atlasobscu...

Ep. 71 - Iran: The Chain Murders and The Spider Killer

سلام This week we’re off to Iran! Kate kicks us off with the Chain Murders; an intense string of seemingly connected killings throughout the late 80s-90s. Georgie then dives into another spate of murders at the hands of the Spider Killer and the shocking reaction from those that praised him. Join us this week for political schemes, warped morals and cliff edge drama. ممنون ✈️ 🇮🇷 🔪 Kate’s Charity: https://www.iranrights.org/center Georgie's Charity: https://omidfoundation.com/about-us/ Kate’s ...

Ep. 70 - Happy New Year! 2020 Look Back

Hai Paturders! Please enjoy our special New Year episode! This week we take a look back at 12 of the weirdest and wonderfulest stories from 2020, from fights over condiments to rat infested sinkholes... 2020 had it all. Thank you for sticking with us you wonderful bunch, we love you all an alarming amount and appreciate you ❤️ HAPPYYYYYY HAPPYYYYYYYYY (new year) Kate's Show Notes: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/2020-weirdest-stories-viral-list_ca_5fe50926c5b6e1ce83390dbb Georgie's Show Note...

Ep. 69 - Cyprus: Serial Killer Nikos Metaxas and The Murder of Louise Jensen

Γεία σας! This week we are off to Cyprus! Kate kicks us off with the case of serial killer Nikos Metaxas as well as the horrific treatment of domestic migrant workers that allowed him to operate so easily. Georgie then tells us about the devastatingly sad murder of Louise Jensen and the gut-wrenching trial. Join us this week for much sadness, much wine and much pre-2020 optimism. Eυχαριστώ! Kate's Show Notes: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-48744157 https://cyprus-mail.com/2019/12/29/201...

Ep. 68 - Belize: John McAfee & the Murder of Gregory Faull and The Belize City Ripper

Hello Paturders! This week we are off to Belize! Kate kicks us off with the ba-ba-banana’s story of John McAfee, his chaotic life and the murder of Gregory Faull. Georgie then tells us the harrowing and all too familiar story of the Belize City Ripper and the unsatisfying end to the investigation. Join us this week for ego’s galore, a dude who seriously needs to pick a lane and trigger warning, a devastating spate of child murders. Thanks for listening prosecco pals! ✈️ 🇧🇿 🔪 Kate’s Shownotes:...

Ep. 67 - Singapore: Toa Payoh Ritual Murders and The Murder of Annie Leong Wai Mun

Hello Paturders! This week we are off to Singapore! Georgie kicks us off with the devastatingly sad Toa Payoh Ritual Murders and trigger warning, this story contains child abuse and child murder. Kate then dives into the intricately planned, and harrowing assassination of Annie Leong Wai Mun. Join us this week for self-proclaimed mediums, dramatic husbands and smiling killers... Thanks! Wishing Well https://www.wishingwell.org.sg/ Women on a Mission https://www.womenmission.com Refuge https://ww...

Ep. 66 - The Annual Better-Late-Than-Never Halloween Episode!

HAPPY (massively belated) HALLOWEEN PATURDERS! Will we ever get our shit together and get this to you by actual Halloween? Who can say. Gather round as we listen to some ooky spooky stories from our listeners and Podcast Pals! EnjoooooOOOOOOooooyyyyy.... *generic ghost sounds* Massive thanks to Vanessa Hennessy, Cult of Domesticity and Mirths & Monsters! Vanessa Hennessy: https://vanessahennessey.carrd.co/ Cult of Domesticity: https://linktr.ee/thecultofdomesticity Mirths And Monsters: https...

Ep. 65 - Guyana: The Murder of Walter Rodney and Jim Jones & The Peoples Temple

Bon jou Paturders! This week we are off to Guyana! Kate kicks us off with the murder of Walter Rodney and Dr. Patricia Rodneys long and incredible fight for justice. Georgie then covers the story of the People's Temple and the Jonestown Massacre, diving deep into the social context that allowed for such a horrific event to unfold. Join us this week for government schemes, mass murder and ya know, wine... coz humans are the worst. Thank you! The Walter Rodney Foundation: https://www.walterrodneyf...

Mini(ish)sode: Listener mail!

Hello Glorious Paturders! We MISS you. We have been sooooo behind on catching up on your hilaire and heartwarming messages, so decided to do an episode dedicated to them! WARNING: For anyone who does not enjoy us bla-bla-blaing at the beginning of eps, this is not for you. Please feel free to skip and move along in an orderly fashion. Thank YOH! We love you, hope you are all taking care of yourselves

Ep. 64 - England: The Murder of Naomi Hersi and The Death of Shukri Abdi

Hello and welcome back our Brackies! We've missed you. We're staying in ENGLAND this week while we take a breath, gather ourselves and reset the pod in these apocalyptic times. Kate is first up this week with the devastating murder of Naomi Hersi; a beloved trans woman whose death reignited outrage at problematic reporting of trans women in the media, especially trans women of colour. George then takes us through the recent incredibly upsetting death of twelve year old Shukri Abdi; the suspiciou...

Ep. 63 Latvia: Yuri Chubarov aka 'The Hunter' and Eduard Roschmann aka 'The Butcher of Riga'

Sveiki! This week we are off to LATVIA! Georgie kicks us off with the story of Yuri Chubarov aka ‘The Hunter’ and how the collapse of the Soviet Union informed the horrific events that followed. Kate then takes us through first hand accounts of Eduard Roschmann aka ‘The Butcher of Riga’ and the history of Nazi built ghettos during the Second World War. There's a lot of pre-ramble and history in this one- you have been warned! Join us this week for historical crimes, Nazi’s on the run and revenge...

Ep. 62 - Uganda: The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God & The Death Sentence of Susan Kigula

Ki kati! This week we’re off to UGANDA! Georgie begins by delving in to the formation and the mystery surrounding the eventual demise of The Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God. Kate then recounts the unbelievable events surrounding the Death Sentence of Susan Kigula. Join us this week for dubious convictions, cults and far too many unanswered questions... Mweraba! Notes from this week's episode: Donate: https://www.deathpenaltyproject.org/story/susan-kigula/ https://en.w...

Ep. 61 - The Bahamas: Cordell Farrington & The Murder of Sir Harry Oakes

Hi there! This week we’re off to THE BAHAMAS! Kate starts us off with the horrifying story of Bahamian serial killer Cordell Farrington. Georgie then delves in to the mystery surrounding the murder of Sir Harry Oakes. Join us this week for gruesome trophies, bungling detectives and a whole host of conspiracy theories. Byeeee! Notes from this week's episode: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/swimming-pigs-of-big-major-cay https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-cow-and-the-bull-bahamas https://...

Ep. 60 - The Kenyon Laing Special: The Murder of Carol Thompson & The Murder of Jacoba 'Bubbles' Schroeder -feat. Kenyon from Wine & Crime

Oh hey there! This week we’re off on a special trip to MINNESOTA and SOUTH AFRICA as we have a very special guest from Wine and Crime - Kenyon Laing! Kate kicks us off in Kenyons home state of Minnesota with the bumbling hired hit on Carol Swoboda Thompson and the many face-palm moments that followed. Georgie then takes us to South Africa to delve into the ‘Murder of Jacoba ‘Bubbles’ Schroeder’ and the infuriating assumptions made about her. Join us this week for Fargo-esque f**k-ups, Kenyons st...

Ep. 59 - Portugal: The Lisbon Ripper & The Disappearance of Joana Cipriano

Olá! This week we're off to PORTUGAL! Georgie starts things off this episode with the gruesome and mysterious tale of the Lisbon Ripper. Kate then delves in to the heartbreaking disappearance of Joana Cipriano and the unsettling similarities to another infamous Portuguese case. Join us this week for traceless serial killers, police corruption and confusing confessions! Tchau! Notes from this week's episode: https://truecrimeengland.wordpress.com/2019/06/17/the-lisbon-ripper/ https://en.wikipedia...

Ep. 58 - Monaco: The Safra Murders & The Murder of Hélène Pastor

Bonjour/Bonjourno/Bon giurnu/Bonjorn! This week we're off to MONACO! Kate starts things off with the not-so-clear cut story of the Safra Murders and the unanswered questions still surrounding the case. Georgie then delves in to the murder of one of the last surviving members of Monaco's second dynasty, billionairess Hélène Pastor. Join us this week for arson, hitmen and questionable coercion! Au revoir/Arrivederci/A se revede/A lèu! Notes from this week's episode: https://www.montecarlosbm.com/f...

Ep. 57 - Israel: The Murder of Dana Bennett & Samuel Sheinbein

שלום! This week we’re off to ISRAEL! Georgie recounts the heartbreaking murder of Dana Bennett that led to the unravelling of a serial killer. Kate then takes us on a cross-continent (sneaking America in AGAIN are we Kate?!) journey of murder, fugitives and conspiracies. Join us this week for MO-less serial killers and kids with murder on the brain. להתראות! Notes from this week's episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dana_Bennett https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3721705,00....

Ep. 56 - Denmark: Dagmar Overbye & The Murder of Kim Wall

Hej! This week we’re off to DENMARK! First Kate recounts the haunting and heartbreaking crimes of Dagmar Overbye. Georgie then takes us through one of the most famous cases in Denmark, the shocking murder of Kim Wall. Join us this week for tales of infanticide, submarines and snuff films. Farvel! Notes from this week's episode: https://www.rememberingkimwall.com/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40922750 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kim_Wall https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/25/w...

Ep. 55 - Bolivia: San Pedro Prison & The Menonite Rape Scandal

Hola! This week we’re off to BOLIVIA! Georgie takes us on a tour on the unbelievable pseudo-city of San Pedro Prison. Kate then recounts the horrifying story of the Mennonite Rape Scandal- the stuff of nightmares. Join us this week for drugs, prisoner tour guides and a story of of unimaginable betrayal. ¡Hasta luego! Notes from this week's episode: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/sep/10/mennonites-rape-bolivia https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/4w7gqj/the-ghost-rapes-of-bolivia-000300-v20...

Ep. 53 - Albania: Europe's First Narco State & 'Gjakmarrja' Albanian Blood Feuds

Përshëndetje This week we’re off to ALBANIA! This episode is a little different… Georgie kicks things off by telling the complicated story of Albania as Europe's first ‘narco-state’. Kate then delves into the sad sad world of the Gjakmarrja or ‘blood feuds’ and the families left behind. Join us this episode for all of the drugs, families torn apart and thanks to Georgie, an excellent new t-shirt idea: SO MANY OPINIONS. SO LITTLE FACT. Faleminderit! Notes from this week's episode: http://www.keyp...

Ep. 52 - Live Show: 'Women in True Crime' Panel feat. Ignorance Was Bliss, Generation Why + Fataliteas

Hey! We are so excited to share our panel on Women in True Crime with you, recorded in Chicago during our trip over for the True Crime Podcast Festival. Our wonderful guests joined us for a truly fascinating discussion. We covered our thoughts on why women are the largest consumers of true crime, why the victim hood we cover is largely female and our guests feelings on the notion of 'glorifying' the subject matter and their responsibility towards the victims and survivors in the cases we cover. ...

Ep. 51 - Chicago Special: The Case of Patricia Columbo & "Is There an Active Serial Killer in Chicago?"

HEY!This week we’re off to CHICAGO! Kate kicks us off with the truly disturbing case of Patricia Columbo and her massacred family. Georgie then delves into the spate of women who have been murdered in Chicago in the past few decades, begging the question ‘does Chicago have an active serial killer?’Join us this episode for total overkill, serial killer speculations and two very sad brackies at the sheer volume of the victim hood this week.Thanks all. Be kind. See you in Chicago!Notes from this we...

Ep. 50 - England: The Murder of Sofyen Belamouadden & The Murder of Helen Bailey - feat. And Then What?

Hiya! This week we’re off to ENGLAND! That’s right! We’ve finally circled back and are joined by the wonderful And Then What? Podcast! The podcast all about stories. Despite a technical hiccup (LOOKING AT YOU ZOOM!) (please don’t ever die on us again... I’m sorry I shouted) Kate and Georgie kick off the episode with the devastatingly sad Murder of Sofyen Belamouaden and the mob mentality that led to the crime. Amy and Becky then takeover with the Disappearance of Helen Bailey, a gut wrenching st...

BONUS NOT-SO-MINISODE: 2nd Birthday For Brackies feat. And Then What Pod!

BIRTHDAY FOR BRACKIES!To celebrate our two year podversary, we've got some special treats in store! This week is a little interview on all we've learnt, loved and loathed on this lil ole podcast journey. We're joined by the wonderful ladies from And Then What pod who guide us through this look back.Feel free to skip if you want just the proper true crime because next week is a full birthday episode where we visit a very special country!HAPPY HAPPY!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Ep. 49 - Ecuador: The Murder of Daniela Lopez Lema & The Monster of the Andes

Hola! This week we’re off to Ecuador! Kate with the heartbreaking murder of Daniela Lopez Lema and the total fuckery that was its investigation. Georgie then delves in to the unbelievable and haunting story of the Monster of the Andes, one of the worlds most prolific serial killers. Join us this week for corruption, unanswered questions and unsatisfying conclusions. Gracias! Notes from this week's episode: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mother-seeks-justice-for-daughter-gloria-daniela-lopez-myster...

Ep. 48 - Chile: The Murder of Daniel Zamudio & the Karadima Case

Hola!This week we’re off to CHILE! Georgie starts us off with the incredibly upsetting story of the Murder of Daniel Zamudio and the effect his death had on the country. Kate then dives into the Catholic Church to recount the horrific and unsettling Karadima Case. Join us this week for rampant homophobic violence, monstrous men and an end to suffering in silence.Gracias! Notes from this week's episode:https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Zamudio https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_Chile...

Ep. 47 - Lithuania: The Murder of Marie Trintignant & the Case of Drąsius Kedys

Sveiki!This week we’re off to LITHUANIA!Kate kicks us off with the horrific loss of Marie Trintignant at the hands of Bertrand Cantat. George then launches us into the high profile rabbit hole of the Drąsius Kedys case. Join us this week for twists and turns, heartbreaking abuse and discussions on separating artists from art. Topical aye?Ačiū!Show notes:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/feb/21/france.paulwebster https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/18/french-murderer-bertrand-cantat-m...