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The Spy with No Name is the unbelievable true story of Erwin van Haarlem, a Cold War secret agent whose stolen identity broke the heart of an innocent woman - who thought she'd found her long-lost son. In 1977, Johanna van Haarlem, 52, finally tracked down the son she had abandoned as a baby, during the Second World War. She was delighted that he had grown into a charming Dutch waiter in London. But Erwin van Haarlem was actually a dangerous Communist spy who had stolen her son's identity to uncover British and American military secrets.

In Chase Darkness with Me, you’ll ride shotgun as journalist Billy Jensen identifies the Halloween Mask Murderer, finds a missing girl in the California Redwoods, and investigates the only other murder in New York City on 9/11. You’ll hear intimate details of the hunts for two of the most terrifying serial killers in history: his friend Michelle’s pursuit of the Golden State Killer which is chronicled in I’ll Be Gone In The Dark which Billy helped finish after Michelle’s passing, and his own quest to find the murderer of the Allenstown 4 family.

A bestseller in Malayalam when it was first published in 2019 as Karthavinte Namathil, In the Name of the Lord is a harrowing account of Sister Lucy Kalapura's life as a nun and her spirited fight for justice. Cast out for writing a poem, for owning a car, for talking about the sexual harassment...

The incredible true story of Ana Montes, the most damaging female spy in US history, drawing upon never-before-seen material and to be published upon her release from prison, for readers of Agent Sonya and A Woman of No Importance. Just days after the 9-11 attacks, a senior Pentagon analyst...

In 1955 young army major Robbie Mills dies, disembarking a submarine docked at Torbay Harbour in Devon.His superiors say he was drinking and slipped from the gangplank in inclement weather. His widow, Josephine, has no reason to disbelieve them. But within weeks a man knocks on her door. He introduces himself as Captain John Cottell, and he tells Josephine that Robbie’s death was no accident, and Robbie was a spy. It’s a meeting that will change Josephine’s life forever.Now journalists Eugene Henderson and Andy Clark help Josephine’s daughter Nicky solve a mystery that has spanned ...

From a New York Times bestselling author comes the gripping, untold history of science's darkest secrets, "a fascinating book [that] deserves a wide audience" (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Science is a force for good in the world—at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the...

Trained by his uncle, an assassin, and initiated in murder at 17 years of age, Julio Santana proved to be a natural. Without moralizing about mass murder, The Name of Death attempts to show how such a career can be not so very different from other ordinary working lives. The portrait that emerges in this riveting narrative based on seven years of phone conversations. Describing in detail only a handful of the almost 500 murders Santana carried out, Cavalcanti reveals just how lawless much of the interior of Brazil has been for the past 50 years.

Plunge into the captivating world of Nick Carter, a legendary detective born in the pages of dime store novels back in 1886. A host of authors, all adopting the pseudonym Nicholas Carter, have added to the rich tapestry of thrilling adventures featuring this celebrated American sleuth. In this particular tale, Nick is faced with a moral conundrum - should he aid a friend with a murky history or apprehend an infamous criminal, presumed dead, who is now orchestrating a fresh scheme? Can he save his friend or, with the support of his team, foil the criminals plan before its too late?

In diesem True Crime-Hörbuch geht es um die schwerwiegendsten Fehlurteile der Justiz, denn sie betreffen Mordprozesse. Ob Ermittlungsskandale, unfähige Richter, zweifelhafte Freisprüche oder falsche Geständnisse, all diese Strafurteile werden "im Namen des Volkes" verhängt und machen uns mit zu Verantwortlichen. Dieses Hörbuch ist so spannend wie ein Krimi und lässt einen aufgrund der Tatsache, dass es eben keine Fiktion ist, nicht mehr los.

In 1954, in a remote South American village, a four-year-old girl was abducted and then abandoned deep in the Colombian rainforest. So begins the incredible true story of Marina Chapman, who went on to spend several years alone in the jungle, her only family a troop of capuchin monkeys. Using instinct to guide her, she copied everything they did and soon learned to fend for herself. At around 10 years old, a completely feral Marina was returned to civilisation by hunters, who sold her as a slave to a brothel. Beaten daily and groomed to be a prostitute, she escaped - to live the perilous existence of a Colombian city street kid.

Unschuldig schuldig – wie dieser Widerspruch wahr werden kann, zeigt Kriminalreporterin Sabine Rückert in ihrem Werk "Unrecht im Namen des Volkes". Zuvor hatte die Autorin in ihrem aufsehenerregenden Titel "Tote haben keine Lobby" anhand konkreter Fälle erzählt, wie viele Morde ungesühnt bleiben. In ihrem neuen Hörbuch schildert sie nun anhand eines Missbrauchsvorwurfs, wie zwei unschuldige Menschen von der Justiz trotz eindeutiger Beweise fälschlicherweise zu vielen Jahren Haft verurteilt wurden.

In the Name of the Children gives an unflinching look at what it's like to fight a never-ending battle against an enemy far more insidious than terrorists: the predators, lurking amongst us, who seek to harm our children. During his 30-year career with the FBI, Jeff Rinek worked hundreds of investigations involving crimes against children: from stranger abduction to serial homicide to ritualized sexual abuse. Those who do this kind of work are required to plumb the depths of human depravity, to see things no one should ever have to see - and once seen can never forget.

In 2002 a young woman named Jamie Stickle, a popular bartender and beloved member of the LGBTQ+ community in Pittsburgh was tragically, violently killed in her car parked outside her home. Despite evidence indicating a homicide, Jamie's case was never classified as such, and remains unsolved to this day. 22 years later: Jaime Stickle, an actor, a writer, and podcaster who has been haunted by the association of their shared name, has made it her mission, along with her team, to tell Jamie's story, explore the many reasons her case went cold, and discover what has happened since.

Discussing the unidentified victims of unsolved crimes in order to help give them their names back. We cover those found in the UK and Europe. If you know anything anything these crimes please contact the relevant authorities or email us at namebackpodcast@gmail.com

Dive into the thrilling world of true crime with a twist! Crime Faces: Guess the Perp is the podcast where we explore infamous celebrity scandals, their arrests, and shocking legal battles. Each episode, we challenge you to guess the celebrity behind the crime while unraveling the juicy details and bizarre circumstances that led to their infamous moments. From DUIs to daring heists, and everything in between, we also delve into fascinating true crime stories involving high-profile cases.

A different breed of murder podcast hosted by Casey, Security John, Euclides, and Ryan. we cover the worst of the worst here at Too Evil.

Nina Hobson has investigated some of the most heinous crimes imaginable. From murder to human trafficking to billion-dollar money laundering schemes, Nina has seen it all. Each week Nina gets first-hand accounts from psychological experts, operatives, criminal informants, and actual victims of the crimes she investigates.   About Nina: Nina Hobson is a former UK police detective. After leaving the force, she launched her own investigation firm that has since become a global operation. Her team is made up of former Secret Service, special forces, and ex-criminals turned informants. She’s ...

A podcast about athletes and crime all in one!

Manipulation und Machtmissbrauch sind aktueller denn je. Menschen lassen sich einfangen, verblenden und laufen in ihr Verderben. In diesem Podcast wollen wir den Mechanismen dahinter auf den Grund gehen: Was passiert hinter den geschlossenen Türen von gefährlichen Sekten? Was geschieht in den Köpfen der Menschen, die diese manipulativen Organisationen leiten und sich ihnen hingeben? Diane Hielscher und Sebastian Kaufmane berichten von den berüchtigtsten Sekten und Kulte der Weltgeschichte. Eine neue Folge von Sekten und Kulte erscheint jeden Montag. “Sekten und Kulte - Im Namen des ...

A compelling true-crime podcast exploring long-term missing persons cases. From baffling disappearances to cold cases that still haunt communities, each episode dives deep into witness accounts, detective insights, and historical reports. Researched, written, and produced by the host of Ezra Magazine, this limited-series podcast uncovers the stories behind the missing - who they were, what happened, and why these cases remain unsolved. Subscribe now and uncover the mysteries that still demand answers.