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The untold story of an Israeli spy’s epic journey to bring the notorious Butcher of Latvia to justice - a case that altered the fates of all ex-Nazis.

Deadwax True Crime, hosted by Kevin Clark. Series 1: The June Larimore Project This season investigates the brutal 1990 stabbing death of 24-year-old June Larimore in Blytheville, Arkansas. Clark has amassed an unprecedented collection of original evidence, an archive of tangible artifacts that resist time and memory: crime scene photos and videos, police interview tapes, and physical evidence like blood and hair samples. We are pulling back the curtain on this tragedy, revisiting the past to uncover what others may have missed.

True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.

South Australia Police have launched a podcast highlighting the trauma caused to all those affected by a fatal crash. For more information, head to https://www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety/road-safety/road-safety-resources

True Crime South Africa – die Afrikaanse weergawe vertel die ware intrigues agter van Suid-Afrika se mees berugte en skokkende misdade ooit. In dié veel bekroonde potgooi, vertel Jacaranda FM se Gerda de Sousa die stories agter ware misdaad verhale wat strek van die Wes-Kaap in die suide tot bo in Limpopo in die noorde van die land. Seisoen 3 skop af met die bekende Afrikaanse sanger, Jo Black, wat sy stem leen om die storie te help vertel oor die Stander Bende. True Crime South Africa – die Afrikaanse weergawe is nagevors, geskryf en vervaardig deur Nicole Engelbrecht vir haar gewilde ...

First published in 1927, Tombstone vividly captures the legendary life of lawman and gunfighter Wyatt Earp. Blending fact with fiction, Walter Noble Burnss compelling portrayal of Earp has left a lasting mark on historians, novelists, and filmmakers alike. Yet, this remarkable book dives deeper than just the Earp brothers, introducing readers to a vibrant cast of characters such as Curly Bill, John Slaughter, Indian Charlie, Coyote Smith, and John Ringo. Crafted through meticulous research and interviews with the old-timers who experienced Tombstones wild days firsthand, this essential work ...

In 1932, the city of Natchez, Mississippi, reckoned with an unexpected influx of journalists and tourists as the lurid story of a local murder was splashed across headlines nationwide. Two eccentrics, Richard Dana and Octavia Dockery, enlisted an African American man named George Pearls to rob their reclusive neighbor, Jennie Merrill, at her estate. During the attempted robbery, Merrill was shot and killed.

In 2003, local Genovese family captain "Big Al" Bruno got shot five times with a .45 caliber handgun as he walked out of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel social club in Springfield, Massachusetts. Since Vito Genovese took his empire north from New York City, a string of mobsters dating back a hundred years have operated in the Greater Springfield area. With this migration came murders, mayhem, treachery, criminal trials, and constant corruption.

From the bestselling authors of Black Mass comes the definitive biography of Whitey Bulger, the most brutal and sadistic crime boss since Al Capone. Drawing on a trove of sealed files and previously classified material, Whitey digs deep into the mind of James J. “Whitey” Bulger, the crime...

The story of the intelligence war in South Africa during the Second World War is one of suspense, drama and dogged persistence. In 1939, when the Union of South Africa entered the war on Britain’s side, the German government secretly contacted the political opposition, and the leadership of the anti-war movement, the Ossewabrandwag. The Nazis’ aim was to spread sedition, undermine the Allied war effort, and - given the strategic importance of the Cape of Good Hope sea route - gain naval intelligence. Soon U-boat packs were sent to operate in South African waters, to deadly effect.

What makes a person capable of a heinous act? We're exploring the dark side of the South, one crime at a time. We’re just a married couple and a best friend who are obsessed with true crime, and we’re here to share our morbid fascination with you. Each week, we get together to dissect detailed accounts of both well-known and lesser-known true crime cases in the Southern United States. From the first 911 call to the final verdict, we take a deep dive into the minds of criminals, the lives of victims, and the complexities of the justice system. We maybe even find a little bit of dark humor ...

Join us on Welted Marigold where every episode unravels a captivating story filled with unexpected twists and gripping turns. Dive into the world of true crime, extraordinary incidents, and the remarkable lives of people who have faced the unthinkable. From unsolved mysteries that haunt the shadows of our society to awe-inspiring accounts of resilience in the face of adversity, we bring you tales that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity. Each story offers a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of the human experience, wrapped in suspense, or in awe that keeps you on the edge of...

Ax assault, kidnapping, brutal murder: how could these things happen in a small town? Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research.

Cova 312 é a história real de como as Forças Armadas mataram pela tortura um jovem militante político, Milton Soares de Castro, forjaram seu suicídio e sumiram com o corpo. Preso em 1967, Milton, integrante do primeiro e frustrado grupo de guerrilha pós-golpe de 1964, desapareceu sem deixar rastros. A guerrilha — que jamais aconteceu — teria início na serra do Caparaó, mas Milton foi preso e levado para a Penitenciária de Linhares, em Juiz de Fora, onde foi torturado e morto. Os militares forjaram documentos informando que ele havia se suicidado.

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.

☠️Death X Southwest is your one-stop shop for true crime, served with a side of real-life mayhem. We cover the gritty, the gory, and the downright bizarre cases that have haunted the Southwest, but it doesn't stop there. Beyond the murders and mysteries, you'll also get an unfiltered look into my life—where I share the highs, the lows, and all the absurdities in between. Whether I’m solo or joined by guest co-hosts, expect a raw, real, and refreshingly personal take on both crime and the craziness of everyday life. 🌵Come for the crime, stay for the connection, and—of ...

The Murder & Mayhem: South African True Crime podcast explores real life crimes occurring within South Africa from a psychological viewpoint. Every week a new case is examined and we delve head-first into the motives that drive people to do what they do. Join me on a journey into the minds behind the macarbe.

From the snowy Soviet shooting range to the heat and dust of Africa, nothing is what it seems. And neither is Sue Dobson. The image of South Africa in the 1980's as the golden paradise on the tip of the African continent conceals a brutal, racist Apartheid regime. Those who oppose it risk their lives. Beauty and brutality go hand in hand.

In 2013, South African businessman Daniel Janse van Rensburg set off to the West African country to finalise a legitimate airline contract with a local politician. Within days, Daniel was arrested by the local Rapid Intervention Force and detained without trial in the island’s infamous ‘Guantanamo’ cells, and was later taken to Black Beach. This is his remarkable story of survival over nearly two years, made possible by his unwavering faith and the humanity of a few fellow inmates. In this thrilling first-person narrative, Daniel relives his ordeal.

In the spring of 1999, in the beautiful hills of the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, a young white farmer was shot dead on the dirt road running from his father's farmhouse to his irrigation fields. The murder was the work of assassins rather than robbers; a single shot behind the ear, nothing but his gun stolen, no forensic evidence like cartridges or fingerprints left at the scene. Journalist Jonny Steinberg travelled to the midlands to investigate. Local black workers said the young white man had it coming.