The Bourne Investigation

Charley Bourne

Welcome to "The Bourne Investigation," where mysteries are unraveled & crimes are dissected. Join host, Charley Bourne, as she delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche to bring you gripping true crime stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
From unsolved murders to shocking disappearances, each episode explores the facts, evidence, and theories surrounding a different crime.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes20

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Friday · 34 min
Part Two: The Idaho 4
In November 2022, a usually quiet small college town in Moscow Idaho, was now a chaotic and frantic scene. A blood soaked house stood frozen in time, and locals struggled to process what the hell was going on. From the moment a quadruple homicide was announced, it was a race against the clock. Find the killer.. before it’s too late.
Thursday · 35 min
Part One: The Idaho 4
On a quiet street in the small college town of Moscow, Idaho, stood a house that was rarely silent. Friends drifted in and out and music echoed through the rooms at 1122 King Road. It was the kind of place everyone wanted to be. Until a fateful night in November 2022. All of a sudden for one community, the sense of safety vanished forever. Four young lives were stolen in an attack so shocking that it left the entire world scrambling for answers. This is the story of Madison, Kaylee, Xana and Ethan. An investigation that gripped the world, and left one question unanswered: why?
July 24 · 43 min
Kidnapped: April Jones
In a quiet village in Wales, children still rode their bikes through close-knit streets and neighbours knew each other by name. And one little girl's smile lit up an entire community. 5 year old April Jones. But In October 2012, what should have been a very normal autumn day turned into every parent's worst nightmare. What followed was a desperate race against the clock. A story that gripped the nation, and later would break hearts across the world.. this is the case of April Jones.
July 17 · 43 min
The Final Visit: The Murder Of Heather DeWild
For the officers of Denver Police Department, every case demands professionalism, every victim deserves justice, and every investigation must remain objective. But what happens when suddenly, the name at the top of the missing persons file isn't a stranger? What happens when the woman you're desperately searching for is your own daughter? A devoted mum of two, Heather DeWild, vanished without a trace.. and for one retired police officer, the stakes had never been higher..
July 10 · 38 min
The Murder Of Molly Bish
The morning began like any other summer day. It was set to be another gorgeous day at a quiet Massachusetts pond. Molly Bish arrived for her lifeguard shift, but within minutes, she was gone. Her radio, towel, and shoes all left behind.. like they were frozen in time. In broad daylight, at a place where families gathered to enjoy nature, someone made Molly disappear. And the mystery of what happened to her would haunt an entire community..
July 3 · 39 min
The Benoit Family Slayings
It was supposed to be an exciting weekend - Wrestling Star Chris Benoit was due to appear at WWE's Vengeance: Night of Champions in Houston. But he never made it. In fact, he quietly sent texts from his family home explaining his wife and son were sick. But something about his demeanour felt .. odd. Inside that house, horrors too horrific to comprehend were taking place.. Nancy was a mother, described by loved ones as fiercely protective of her son and determined to build a stable life away from the chaos of the wrestling world. Her son, Daniel, was just seven years old— his life should’ve been school days, playing out with friends, and the safety of being completely loved and looked after. Instead, their absence would become part of one of the most discussed tragedies in modern wrestling history.
June 26 · 38 min
No Way Home: The Murder Of Sarah Everard
In March 2021, a single seemingly normal journey, was about to take a terrifying turn. What began as a simple walk home would spark nationwide outrage, shatter a sense of public safety, and cause debates still ongoing to this day. Today, we retrace the final movements, and ultimately the tragic death, of a young woman whose name would become known across the world.. for all the wrong reasons.
June 23 · 23 min
Debunking The Scott Peterson Appeal - New Evidence?
There are some cases that refuse to stay buried— Scott Peterson had his death sentence overturned and has stated 'new evidence' has come to light. Does this change anything with his murder conviction? Is an innocent man behind bars? Or are we still certain he killed his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son? Scott Peterson wasn’t about to go quietly. The question is, what is this new evidence? Does everything we thought we knew still hold up when it’s examined again under a harsher light?
June 19 · 44 min
Cereal Killer: The Chilling Murder Of Christina Harris
At first, nothing about Christina Harris’s death made sense. Something about the way she was found just felt unexplained. But sometimes the truth in a case like this doesn’t arrive in a confession or a courtroom revelation. Sometimes, it’s something far smaller.. something overlooked.. something sitting quietly in the most ordinary place in the house - the fridge.
June 12 · 42 min
The Locked Door: The Death Of Ellen Greenberg
The apartment was locked. Outside, snow was falling across Philadelphia. Inside, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg lay dead on her kitchen floor. She had 20 stab wounds to her body. What happened next would spark a debate that has lasted more than a decade. Investigators changed their conclusions, forensic experts disagreed, and Ellen's parents began a relentless fight to uncover the truth. What really happened to Ellen Greenberg? Was this a tragic suicide, or does one of America's most baffling death investigations still have crucial questions left unanswered?
June 4 · 1 hr 1 min
The Crash: Mackenzie Shirilla
A hundred miles an hour. No skid marks. No attempt to brake. In the early hours of a summer morning in Strongsville, Ohio, a car carrying three young people slammed into a brick building with devastating force. At first, people assumed it was a tragic accident. But as investigators dug deeper into the wreckage, examined phone records, and uncovered the turbulent relationship at the middle of the case, a far darker picture began to emerge. was this a catastrophic mistake... or cold blooded murder?
May 29 · 39 min
The Body At The Beach: The Murder Of Sade Robinson
She was 19 years old, ambitious, bright, and stepping into what should have been the beginning of her life. But after a first date on a spring evening in Milwaukee, Sade Robinson vanished without a trace. She left behind a trail of disturbing clues that would unravel into one of the most horrifying murder investigations the city had seen in years..
May 22 · 31 min
Without A Trace: The Disappearance Of Samantha Murphy
On a warm Sunday morning in rural Ballarat, a mum of three laced up her running shoes, and stepped outside for what should have been a normal run. And then vanished without a trace. She knew the bushland like the back of her hand. So how the hell did she fall off the face of the earth? The trail abruptly ended, and the mystery gripped Australia. This is the chilling case of Samantha Murphy.
May 16 · 28 min
Part Two: The Monster Of Apple Valley
In Apple Valley in 2010, 4 people suddenly disappeared off the face of the earth. This kind of thing was unheard of in this small community. And when police discovered a house soaked in blood, time started ticking. A race against the clock.. track down the man responsible, and find the victims.. alive.. or dead.
May 15 · 32 min
Part One: The Monster Of Apple Valley
What could be more terrifying in a small town than 3 members of a family completely vanishing off the face of the earth? How about when the neighbour vanishes too.. Four missing people, a house soaked in blood, drag marks along the floor.. and an eerie CCTV clip.. In Apple Valley in 2010 it was a race against the clock.. track down whoever was responsible for this terrifying quadruple disappearance, and find the victims.. alive.. or dead.
May 6 · 27 min
A Tragic Discovery: Paige Coffey Found
It’s been 7 years since Paige Coffey vanished without a trace. The Bratenahl Police Department told us.. ‘Paige could be sitting on a sunny beach somewhere for all we know’ But now, a tragic update. Her remains have been found.. Lets dive back in to the unsettling case of Paige Coffey
May 1 · 45 min
The Chernobyl Disaster
26th April 1986 started as a normal quiet evening in the town of Pripyat, in the Soviet Union. Families settled themselves into bed, having no idea that a silent deadly poison would soon fill their city. As they closed their eyes that night they never expected to wake to a catastrophic horror. The worst nuclear disaster in the history of the world.
April 24 · 50 min
The Murder Of Tia Sharp
Up and down the country, thousands of children have sleepovers every single day. Some stay with friends, some with family. But what happens when instead of going home, they vanish? Into thin air.. In the case of Tia Sharp, her mum said it was almost like she walked out the door and fell down a hole. But she was about to learn the truth was far, far more disturbing than that. More disturbing than anyone could EVER have imagined.
April 17 · 31 min
The Smiler Disaster
It’s supposed to be a place of thrills, laughter, and unforgettable memories. But in summer 2015, an afternoon at Alton Towers, turned into a living nightmare. One rollercoaster - The Smiler - came to a catastrophic halt and what followed was one of the most serious roller coaster accidents in UK history.
April 10 · 49 min
The Murder Of Grace Millane
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime - a solo adventure across the world. About to turn 22, Grace Millane had her whole life ahead of her. But what began as a night out in Auckland, would end in silence. A missing persons report, and a journey cut brutally short.