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Global True Crime

Global True Crime explores real criminal cases from around the world, from well-known murders to lesser-known disappearances, cold cases and unsolved mysteries. Hosted by Swedish sisters Annie Nordström and Michaela Malm, the podcast focuses on the known facts, clear storytelling, and the human impact behind each case.

Global True Crime is the English adaptation of the established Swedish true crime podcast Rysarpodden.

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Monday · 37 min
33 - Murder On The Island: The Case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier (part 1)
One December night, in a remote corner of Ireland, a woman was brutally murdered on the road outside her holiday home. There were many suspects, but very few clear motives. Who would have wanted to kill this charming French woman? The residents of the nearby village were deeply unsettled. They had always felt safe there. Could one of them, one of their own neighbours, really have been capable of murder? Thirty years later, the same question remains. Do we now know who the killer was, or are there even more unanswered questions surrounding that night than anyone first realised? Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 17 · 28 min
32 - The Green Widow: The Case of Mary Ellen Samuels
On the 9th of December 1988, 40-year-old Hollywood cameraman Robert “Bob” Samuels was found murdered inside his home in Northridge, California. He and his wife, Mary Ellen, had been separated for more than two years, but their divorce had never been finalised. After Bob’s death, Mary Ellen received hundreds of thousands of dollars through life insurance and other assets, and she quickly began spending the money on clothes, expensive cars and luxury trips. But as investigators looked more closely at Bob’s murder, they began to uncover something far darker. And before long, it would become clear that Bob was not the only person standing in the way of Mary Ellen’s new life. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 10 · 33 min
31 - The Sound of Bones Breaking: The Case of The Bonebreaker Killer
On the night of July 29, 1995, thirteen-year-old Thad Phillips is asleep on the couch when he wakes up to the familiar feeling of his father picking him up to carry him to bed. But he soon realizes that the person carrying him isn't his father, and that he's being carried out of the house in the middle of the night. This marked the beginning of nearly 48 hours of horrific torture at the hands of the person who would later become known as The Bonebreaker Killer. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 3 · 28 min
30 - Fermoy’s Missing Couple: The Disappearance of Conor & Sheila Dwyer
On the 30th of April 1991, Conor and Sheila Dwyer, a married couple in their sixties, were seen at a church close to their home in the small Irish town of Fermoy. The following day, Sheila spoke to her sister on the phone. After that, the couple vanished without a trace, along with their white Toyota Cressida. More than 35 years have now passed. Witnesses have passed away, investigators have retired, and there are still no answers as to what happened. The case remains one of Ireland’s most baffling and long-running unsolved mysteries. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 27 · 1 min
Trailer: Season 3
A brand new season of Global True Crime launches on Monday, 3 August. We're looking forward to sharing a new selection of cases from around the world. In this trailer, we share a preview of what’s to come. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25 · 33 min
29 - What Happened to the Baby: The Case of The Clouse Family
In 1980, a young couple disappeared together with their baby daughter. They left everything behind, their families, their lives, every trace of themselves. For more than four decades, their relatives held on to one explanation: that the couple had been drawn into a religious group and had chosen to disappear voluntarily. Years passed. But there were no signs of life. No proof. No answers. Only silence. Then, more than 40 years later, a shocking discovery was made. Two unidentified bodies, found murdered shortly after the disappearance, were identified through groundbreaking DNA technology, as Dean and Tina Clouse. And that raised a new, even more frightening question: What happened to the baby? Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18 · 22 min
28 - The Body On The Beach: The Murder of David Guy
In early July 2012, two horrifying discoveries were made on the beach in Southsea, in southern England. More specifically, human remains that were later identified as belonging to a 30-year-old man who lived in the area. The discovery marked the beginning of a major murder investigation, a highly controversial trial, and a case where one of the key pieces of evidence would turn out to be something as unusual as cat DNA. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11 · 27 min
27 - The Clown By The Door: The Murder of Marlene Warren
Clowns are supposed to make us laugh. Colourful wigs, exaggerated expressions and oversized red shoes are things we associate with birthday parties, circuses, and children’s entertainment. But what happens when a clown knocks on your door carrying flowers, balloons, and a gun? Marlene Warren seemed to be living a safe and comfortable life with her family in an upscale neighbourhood in Florida. But one morning in May of 1990, she was shot and killed inside her own home, right in front of her son. The person behind the trigger? A clown. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4 · 35 min
26 - The Turning Point: The Murder of Caren Koslow
In the early hours of 12 March 1992, Jack and Caren Koslow were woken by two unknown men entering their bedroom. Within minutes, their home in the affluent Rivercrest neighbourhood of Fort Worth, Texas, had become a brutal crime scene. At first, it looked like a violent break-in that had spiralled out of control. But as the investigation continued, it became clear that the truth was far more shocking than anyone had first imagined. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 27 · 38 min
25 - Driving in Darkness: The Case of Jason Landry
On the night of December 13 into December 14, 2020, 21-year-old Jason Landry got into his car to begin the three-hour drive from college back to his parents’ home for Christmas break. Investigators were later able to trace his route through GPS data until contact was lost about 30 minutes before he disappeared. Just over an hour later, his crashed car was found on a remote rural road. His clothes were lying in the roadway, but there was no sign of Jason. More than five years have passed, and the questions remain: was it an accident? Was a crime committed? And above all, where did Jason go, naked and alone in the middle of the night? Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 20 · 31 min
24 - Darkness Over Friesland: The Murder of Marianne Vaatstra
During the night between 30 April and 1 May 1999, 16-year-old Marianne Vaatstra cycled home after a night out in the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. It was a route she already knew well, through an area generally considered quiet and safe. But that night, she never made it home. What began as the brutal murder of a teenage girl would soon become one of the most politically charged cases in modern Dutch history, and the starting point for one of the country’s most extensive and groundbreaking DNA investigations. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 13 · 33 min
23 - Predicting Her Murder: The Case of Rebecca Bliefnick
"If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim, as that is who would do something to me. I'm putting this in writing that I'm fearful he will somehow harm me, come after me, or will try to do something to me that takes me away from the kids or the kids away from me". This is part of a text message that 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick sent to her sister in September 2021. A year and a half later, her own words would, tragically, come true. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 6 · 27 min
22 - The Denver Spider Man: The Murder of Philip Peters
In October 1941, a man named Philip Peters was found brutally murdered in his own home in Denver, Colorado. He had been beaten to death by an unknown attacker in his kitchen. At first, police believed the murder may have taken place during a robbery. But there was no evidence to suggest that anyone had tried to break into the house. Strange theories soon began to circulate throughout the city. And before long, some people even started to wonder if Philip’s death could be connected to something paranormal. But the truth about what had actually happened, and what had been going on inside that house for quite some time, would turn out to be far more shocking, and far more disturbing than anyone could have imagined. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 30 · 27 min
21 - The Name She Claimed: The Case of Mary Louise Day
In the summer of 1981, thirteen-year-old Mary Louise Day disappeared from her home in Seaside, California. And no one reported her missing. The family moved on, as if nothing had happened. And for years, no one asked about Mary. But much later, suspicions began to surface. Unusual statements, an interview that raised concern, and discoveries in a backyard where something, or someone, may once have been buried. At the time, no one could have anticipated that someone would eventually come forward and turn everything upside down. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 23 · 35 min
20 - Abduction and Revenge: The Case of Jody and Gary Plauché
In 1984, Baton Rouge in Louisiana was shaken by a kidnapping that quickly gained national attention across the United States. An eleven-year-old boy was taken by someone the family believed they could trust. When he was eventually found, the case took an unexpected turn. What followed was a widely discussed act of revenge, one that was captured on camera as it happened. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 16 · 28 min
19 - The Man in Black: The Disappearance of Trevor Deely
It was the night between December 7th and 8th, 2000.Twenty-two-year-old Trevor Deely stepped out into the rain after attending a Christmas dinner and after-party with colleagues in Dublin, Ireland. On his way home, he stopped by the bank where he worked to pick up an umbrella, and then continued walking toward his apartment. At 4:14 a.m., a security camera captured Trevor walking down the street, heading home with the umbrella in his hand. It would be the last confirmed sighting of him. After that moment, Trevor Deely disappeared without a trace. And among the many questions that remain from that night, one stands out: Who was the man dressed in black who was also captured on camera and was he waiting for Trevor in the dark, rain-soaked street? Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 9 · 25 min
18 - The Happy Land Fire: The 1990 Arson Attack in New York City
In the early hours of 25 March 1990, a party was in full swing at the Happy Land Social Club, an unlicensed nightclub located in the Bronx in New York City. The atmosphere was lively and music poured from the speakers. But before long, Happy Land would be transformed into a burning inferno, and only a handful of people would manage to escape in time. All of this because of an impulsive act of revenge carried out by a single man. A decision that would lead to the deadliest fire in New York City since 1911, a tragedy that ultimately claimed the lives of 87 young people. This is the story of the deadly fire at the Happy Land Social Club. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 2 · 33 min
17 - The Night in Paderborn: The Case of Frauke Liebs
It was June 2006. Germany seemed to stand still during the World Cup. Streets filled with flags, cheering crowds, and a sense of collective celebration. In Paderborn, a small university town caught up in the festivities, 21-year-old Frauke Liebs left a pub on a warm summer evening and began walking home. She was seen leaving just after 11 p.m. A few hours later, a text message was sent from her phone. She wrote that she would be home a little later. Then, silence. A few days later, the phone rang. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 23 · 26 min
16 - The Erdington Murders: Mary Ashford & Barbara Forrest
Violence against young women is, tragically, not uncommon. Crimes like these have taken place throughout history. But the murders of Mary Ashford and Barbara Forrest have drawn particular attention because the circumstances surrounding their deaths were eerily similar, even though the second murder occurred 157 years later. Both Mary and Barbara were 20 years old. Both were found dead in the same area of Erdington, just outside Birmingham, after having gone out dancing the night before. And the similarities do not end there, which has led many to question whether this was simply a strange coincidence or something far more unsettling. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 16 · 29 min
15 - Wrapped in Silence: The Case of “Tent Girl” / Barbara Ann Hackmann Taylor
In May 1968, the body of a young woman was discovered in a ditch outside Georgetown, Kentucky. She was naked and wrapped in a green canvas tent bag. No one knew who she was. Despite extensive police efforts, the years passed without answers. The woman became known only as “Tent Girl”, and her identity remained a mystery for three decades. Then a teenager named Todd Matthews began digging into the case. His persistent search, which would last more than ten years, did not only lead to her identification. It also became the beginning of something larger, a movement to restore names to the dead and answers to the living. This is the story of “Tent Girl”, and of the person who refused to let her remain unknown. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/globaltruecrimepod Get in touch: globaltruecrimepod@gmail.com Read more: globaltruecrimepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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