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A stunning narrative account of the mysterious Jordanian who penetrated both the inner circle of al-Qaeda and the highest reaches of the CIA, with a devastating impact on the war on terror. In December 2009, a group of the CIA’s top terrorist hunters gathered at a secret base in Khost...

Serial Killers with Ben Carter explores the lives, crimes, and investigations behind history’s most notorious killers. Each episode follows the timeline of events, examining victims, evidence, and law enforcement efforts through a structured, documentary-style approach. Analyzing motives, patterns, and psychological profiles, the series reveals how these crimes unfolded—and how they were ultimately uncovered. ⚠️ Listener discretion is advised. Unlock bonus content and full video episodes: https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork

In To Catch a Spy: The Art of Counterintelligence, James M. Olson, former chief of CIA counterintelligence, offers a wake-up call for the American public and also a guide for how our country can do a better job of protecting its national security and trade secrets. Olson takes the listener into the arcane world of counterintelligence as he lived it during his 30-year career in the CIA.    

The Murder, Mystery, and Madness of the OED The compiling of the Oxford English Dictionary was a monumental task. It took 50 years, even with the help of numerous contributors. Among the most prolific was William Chester Minor, who sent editor James Murray, thousands of extracts. On many...

Bloomsbury presents Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza, read by Victoria Villarreal. WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR A 2023 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, TIME AND NEW YORKER BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘Meticulously written and deeply moving...

‘A darkly entertaining tale about American espionage, set in an era when Washington’s fear and skepticism about the agency resembles our climate today.’ New York Times At the end of World War II, the United States dominated the world militarily, economically, and in moral standing – seen...

In 1993, teenagers Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley, Jr.—who have come to be known as the West Memphis Three—were arrested for the murders of three eight-year-old boys in Arkansas. The ensuing trial was marked by tampered evidence, false testimony, and public hysteria...

Pain, torment, and torture. Cruelty, brutality, and violence. The twisted psyches, murder. and yes, even the ability to charm people. Take a deep dive into the terrifyingly real serial murderers, spree killers, and true faces of evil.

After meeting through mutual friends, the 'Russian heiress' Anna Delvey and Rachel DeLoache Williams soon became inseparable. Theirs was an intoxicating world of endless excess: high dining, personal trainer sessions, a luxury holiday and Anna footed almost every bill. But after Anna's debit card was declined in a Moroccan medina whilst on holiday in a five-star luxury resort, Rachel began to suspect that her increasingly mysterious friend was not all she seemed.    

An epic true story of ambition, greed and hubris that nearly brought down the British government. 'The British version of Bad Blood . . . [but] better' – The Sunday Times 'Terrific' – The Observer, Book of the Week In March 2021, an obscure financial technology company called Greensill...

Immerse yourself in the thrilling realm of crime-solving as you explore the captivating narratives inspired by the legendary Pinkertons Detective Agency. This podcast unravels the intricate tales of true detective work, where each episode features a new complete audiobook that transports listeners to a time when investigations were shrouded in mystery and danger. From daring train robberies to elaborate heists, these stories capture the essence of early American detective work, showcasing the relentless pursuit of justice and the clever tactics employed by skilled detectives. This is not a ...

The Last Podcast on the Left covers all the horrors our world has to offer, both imagined and real. From demons and slashers to cults and serial killers, The Last Podcast is guaranteed to satisfy your bloodlust. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Something Was Wrong is an award-winning docuseries about survivors' discovery, trauma, and recovery from crime and abuse.

The Webby Award-winning “Box of Oddities" is a podcast that delves into the strange and mysterious aspects of our world, exploring topics ranging from bizarre medical conditions to unsolved mysteries, and from paranormal phenomena to strange cultural practices from around the world. With a focus on oddities, curiosities, and the macabre, each episode is a journey into the unknown, where hosts Kat and Jethro Gilligan Toth share their love for unusual stories and inject their humor and commentary. From the strange history of medical practices to chilling true crime stories, to natural (and ...

AARP's weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.

Entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta was going to rescue the Australian, UK, European and US steel industries—and save the planet with green steel. He did none of these things, but he did get very rich. This is the extraordinary story, told for the first time. Sanjeev Gupta is a fast-talking billionaire...

Rookie cop Carrie Santero has always been fascinated by serial killers. As a teenager, she wrote a letter to Charles Manson in prison - and received a chilling reply. Then she came face to face with a child murderer in her small Pennsylvania town, an encounter that haunts her to this day. Now, as a detective in training, she finally has her chance to make a difference; to hunt down a psychopathic sadist who embodies the very nature of evil itself. 

Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

Fans of Mindhunter and true crime podcasts will devour these chilling stories of serial killers from the American "Golden Age" (1950-2000). With books like Serial Killers, Female Serial Killers and Sons of Cain, Peter Vronsky has established himself as the foremost expert on the history of...

Charles Sobhraj: Inside the Heart of the Bikini Killer provides glimpses of Charles Sobhraj - the notorious serial killer - without the glitz and trappings lent to his image by media reports. It is not the cold, calculated 'Bikini Killer' we find here, but a balding man worried about his failing health; a man who requests the doctor to put off his surgery for a few days because he is afraid. Candidly narrated by the doctor who had initially refused to treat a criminal like Charles, this book explores ethical dilemmas.