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S'laughter: True Crime Podcast

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A UK true crime podcast with a comedy twist. 30 somethings Lucy and Emma tell each other true crime stories, whilst injecting a little dark humour along the way. Nominated in the true crime category in the British Podcast Awards 2018. Lucy and Emma pride themselves on being well researched and telling you everything there is to know about the crime in question. So listen, enjoy, and remember, listening to S'laughter doesn't make you a psycho, killing people does.

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Episodes

Episode 33: Dr Buck Ruxton & The Murder of Suzanne Capper

This week Lucy and Emma learn the lesson from a murderous doctor that cleanliness is next to godliness... or at least will remove evidence of your misdeeds. They also discuss a case so awful that a case of genital lice is the nicest thing about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 20171 hr 26 min

Episode 32: Stephen Port and Michael Ross

In this episode Lucy reveals the host of police f*ck ups in the investigation of the Grindr killer, and Emma tells a story of twists and turners in the hunt for a murder in the Orkney Islands. She also attempts a Scottish accent, but, you can't win 'em all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 20171 hr 15 min

Mother Daughter S'laughter taster.

A taster of our new patreon content - mother daughter S'laughter. Plus details of our first S'laughter meetup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 20172 min

Episode 31: The Tichborne Claimant and Sheila Garvie

Lucy and Emma discuss a mysterious story of inheritance and forged identities, as well as a mysterious disappearance and conflicting stories. "If you're gonna live in my house, you're gonna look at my wang." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 201756 min

Episode 30: Ian Brady and Myra Hindley

This week the S'laughter girls discuss the Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murders, as requested by many listeners. They also give some recommendations of some true crime series, as well as reveal the secret patreon content that will be up next month. If this is your first time listening to S'laughter, be aware it is a comedy podcast, but the humour focuses on the killers, never the victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 201753 min

Episode 29: Herbert Rowse Armstrong

This week, Emma and Lucy look at a case of murder by that 'magic bullet': Arsenic! The only solicitor ever to be hanged in the UK teaches us that 'excuse fingers' is not an acceptable excuse for poisoning... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 201738 min

Episode 28: Peter Dinsdale

This week, Lucy and Emma discuss a twisted fire-starter and learn that the patron saint of arsonists is none other than... Bruce Lee! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 201738 min

Episode 27: John William Cooper and Albert Burrows

Emma and Lucy fail the bechdel test by discussing two male murderers in this week's episode. They also establish the excuse, "I left him in the hollow of a tree," is not a good enough alibi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 201752 min

Episode 26: Mary Blandy and Craig & Bentley

This week Emma and Lucy discuss the desperate measures gone to in order to avoid the most evil of all states: spinsterhood. They also consider whether you really need brain-smarts if you've got gun-smarts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 201747 min

Burke & Hare and Catherine Hayes

Emma and (a still slightly snuffly) Lucy look at the Scottish criminal duo Burke and Hare, and murderess Catherine Hayes in this week's episode. We discover that murder does sometimes pay, and learn a bit of maths. We also read a spot of poetry and give a shoutout to our Patreons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 20171 hr 12 min

Episode 24: Jimmy Savile

Emma and Lucy join forces once again to tackle the case of Jimmy Saville, a British Television presenter, charity fundraiser and household name who, after his death in 2011 it was revealed was also abusing young adults and children throughout his career. But the question is, did people really not know what was going on? And, should being creepy be an arrestable offence? Warning - contains discussion of crimes against children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 10, 20171 hr 24 min

Episode 23: Ronnie Biggs & Thomas Neill Cream

This week Lucy discusses the guy who put the 'great' into 'great train robbery' and the girls learn that there's nothing you can't achieve with some plastic surgery and a Brazilian child. Emma then takes you back to the 19th Century for a killer doctor who would make a great pen pal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 02, 20171 hr 12 min

Episode 22: Neil Entwistle & Peter Fell

This week Lucy and Emma bring two cases which continue to perplex. We find that being a computer wizard isn't enough to hide your secrets and wearing a camouflage jacket won't hide your stabbing rampage... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 25, 20171 hr 15 min

Episode 21: John Straffen & Robert Maudsley

This week Lucy and Emma bring you two killers. What do a child strangler and a cannibal have in common?.... Broadmoor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 201752 min

Episode 20: Mary Richardson & The Scissor Sisters

This week Emma and Lucy celebrate International Women's Day with an all-girl special. So ovary up and hear the tales of some badass ladies doing bad shit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 20171 hr 2 min

Episode 19: Graham Young & Thomas Watt Hamilton

This week Lucy spills the T on the 'teacup poisoner', who let his dreams of murder brew until they became reality, putting the fear of god into every polite English person. Emma then discusses a case of where, the more you try and tell people you're not a peadophile, the more they're going to question the tight trunks you force boys to wear... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 05, 20171 hr 15 min

Episode 18: Paul Glen & The Black Panther

This week, hear the tale of a bungled contract killing and that of the Black Panther, who was brilliant at creeping, but shit at riddle writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 201749 min

Episode 17: Karen Matthews & Donald Hume

This week Lucy and Emma tread a fine line when discussing the case of a 'missing' child, explain the stages of the 'paedophile spectrum' and let you know why you should NEVER fuck with the Swiss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 201749 min

Slash And Dash: Chicago

Chicago, you earned this, partly for being our top listeners this week and partly for having so much frickiiinnn murder. You made it a tough choice, but here we read the story of deadly double act Leopold and Loeb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 201714 min

Episode 16: Dr Bodkin Adams & The Ghost of Hammersmith

This week Lucy and Emma discuss a killer-doc and a Hammersmith haunting.... along with the twisted logic behind rewarding a doctor in your will who has failed to keep you alive and the ethics of watching someone leave your house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 201755 min

Episode 15: Jeremy Bamber & Samuel Dougal

This week we look at a New Romantic murderer and a Victorian Casanova killer.... it takes all kinds... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 04, 20171 hr 5 min

Episode 14: Robert Hendy-Freegard & Ruth Ellis

This week we discuss everyone's favourite 90's throwback: the IRA! Not the actual IRA... but a conman who was able to capitalise on the turmoil. In addition, Lucy brings the last woman to be hanged in Britain... but she's not completely sure she deserved it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 28, 20171 hr 21 min

Slash and Dash: Edinburgh

Our first UK slash and dash - Edinburgh made it to the top of the leader board this week. Emma and Lucy discuss a teenage tale of murder, and talk about what they got up to in their spare time as teenagers - spoiler alert, they just watched TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 20179 min

Episode 13: Patrick Mackay & Prisontalk.com

This week, Emma and Lucy join forces to bring you the twisted tale of Priest-killer Patrick Mackay. Also contains a dramatic reading from the rabbit hole of murder forums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 201755 min

Episode 12: John Owen & Mary Pearcey

This week Emma and Lucy both travel back in time to bring you two very Victorian, but very different cases of murder. Lucy becomes slightly obsessed with idea of a 'tramp's kitchen' and Emma once again advocates for prostitution as a lifestyle choice... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 201751 min

Episode 11: John Haigh and Peter Cook

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode features discussion specifically about sexual assault. It also discusses burning flesh in acid.. so there's something to offend everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 07, 20171 hr 4 min

Episode 10: Dennis Nilsen

This week Emma and Lucy discuss just one murderer, but don't worry, he was a proper busy boy: infamous Scottish mumbler, Dennis Nilsen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 30, 201647 min

Slash And Dash: The Witch of Staten Island

The Big Apple was top of the Listener-board this week, so we use creative license to bring you a tale from (what we assume is nearby) Staten Island! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 201616 min

Episode 9: Kieran Kelly & St Nicholas

Put down your presents and unwrap nearly an hour's worth of bizarre chat with Emma and Lucy. This week we shine our fairy lights on the Underground killer and the saint of the festive season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 23, 201649 min
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