True Crime Diary

The Mad Bomber of New York City

In this episode we discuss George Metesky the Mad Bomber of New York City, when is a bomber not a bomber, criminal profiling and Mark's scare.

The Demon of the Belfry

In this episode we discuss two time killer Theodore Durrant, seasonal events cupboards and Jed won’t borrow a book.

The Santa Claus Bank Robbery

In this episode we discuss the 1927 Santa Claus bank robbery fiasco, cash for pardons, the back half of a reindeer and a very merry Christmas.

Caravaggio: Baroque 'n' Roll

In this episode we discuss the great Baroque painter and miscreant Caravaggio, unlicensed swords, lead paint and fleeing.

Fatty Arbuckle: Trials and Tribulations

In this episode we discuss the arrest of Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Thomas the Tank Engine, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the fickle finger of stardom.

Jolly Jane: Angel of Death

In this episode we discuss notorious serial poisoner Jane Toppen, white coats and Hi-Viz, a cocktail of gin, and top of the crops.

The Cato Street Conspiracy

In this episode we discuss The Cato Street Conspiracy to overthrow the British government, civil unrest and grenades.

The Antwerp Diamond Heist

In this episode we discuss the theft of $100million in diamonds from the Antwerp Diamond Centre, the controversy of keys and the mystery of Belgian accents.

The Tottenham Outrage

In this episode we discuss the very slow pursuit of a wages snatch, too many bullets, a jousting cyclist, spilt milk and the King's Police Medal.

The sound on this one is a bit hokey but like spilled milk I'm not going to cry about it.

Poor William Weare: The Radlett Murder

In this episode we discuss the murder of William Weare, bare-knuckle boxing, Elstree studios, wax heads and commemorative ceramics.

Due to some technical difficulties the sound is sub-optimal but discernible.