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Hey fellow Sleuths! We are your hosts, Katie Kaplan, an award-winning investigative journalist, and Em, a former special agent and hostage negotiator. Together we are both passionate about helping to shed light on unsolved cases. We hope that together- with you the listener- we can help to bring awareness and closure to some of the people impacted by unsolved murders and disappearances. Someone, somewhere, knows something. Let’s work together to put your interest in true crime to use! Log on ...
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Sleuths Mystery Entertainment presents original Interactive radio mystery-comedies. Listen to the show and play along at home. At Sleuths Mystery Radio you hear the show, play the game, and solve the mystery. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sleuthsmystery/support
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Hosts, Jasmine & Megan, discuss a different true crime story in each episode, but one has no idea what’s coming. Megan brings the facts, and Jasmine brings some memorable, off-the-cuff reactions. Don't miss it! If you like being an armchair detective, you'll love being a sideline sleuth. Music and editing by Chris Petro
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Pirates! Magic! Spy Parrots! Join us as we read Super Sleuths Book 1 'The Pirate's Plunder'. Follow the exciting adventures of Zelie, Zav and friends, as they use magic to solve mysteries. What are the evil Count Zuto and Prince Igor up to? How is the notorious pirate band the Black Cross Gang involved? Can the sleuths save the day? Meet talking parrots and ancient dragons in the faraway tropical land of Sandopolis, where those pesky pirates keep the children on their toes... Go to www.super ...
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Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into true crime and explore using real clues to solve the real crime emergency of murder for hire. Join us each episode as we discuss the recent Yudowitz family case and dissect the evidence to find new clues that could help crack the case. From analyzing forensic data to interviewing key witnesses and experts, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth. If you’re a true crime enthusiast or just looking to learn more about the criminal sy ...
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Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into true crime and explore using real clues to solve the real crime emergency of murder for hire. Join us each episode as we discuss the recent Yudowitz family case and dissect the evidence to find new clues that could help crack the case. From analyzing forensic data to interviewing key witnesses and experts, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for the truth. If you’re a true crime enthusiast or just looking to learn more about the criminal sy ...
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CriminOlly joins Caroline to read this classic of American hardboiled crime fiction. Olly's YouTube channel can be found at youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog. Caroline's new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit her website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. No major plot spoilers…
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In this bonus episode, Caroline continues her conversation with Harriet Evans from the Murder in the Library episode (don't worry, no repeat content here, just new stuff!). Topics include: Harriet's journey from writing commercial fiction to writing crime fiction, Harriet's obsession with butterflies, and our dream casting for a new Gaudy Night TV …
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There’s something sinister in the stacks. Thanks to my guest Harriet Evans, aka Harriet F. Townson, who is the author of D is for Death. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Mentioned in this episode: — The Body in the Li…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for June 2024, in which we are reading Tokyo Express by Seichō Matsumoto. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum fo…
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Send us a Text Message. On the surface, many signs point to the theory that 42-year-old Brandon Helms vanished after taking his own life. However, his family and some of the lead investigators who have been in charge of the case say there are multiple factors that point to the possibility of foul play. Brandon Lee Helms was last seen at a home on T…
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The great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas had a passion for detective stories. John Goodby is Professor of Arts and Culture at Sheffield Hallam University, and an expert on Dylan Thomas. He edited The Collected Poems of Dylan Thomas and has co-authored a biography of Thomas. He is also a poet, translator and arts organiser. You can hear more of Guy and Joh…
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In this bonus episode, Guy and John Goodby continue their conversation from the Dylan's Whodunnits episode, covering the other poets of the 1930s and their connections to detective fiction — in particular W.H. Auden and Cecil Day Lewis (aka Nicholas Blake). Listen using the player above or in your own app via your private podcast feed (setup instru…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for May 2024, in which we are reading Black Plumes by Margery Allingham. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum for…
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Send us a Text Message. “If you commit suicide, you can't bury yourself.” That is what a family member of Brandon Lee Helms said to Katie when she was investigating the disappearance of the then 42-year-old South Georgia father for her TV series 'Unsolved Georgia.' Brandon vanished from the home he was living in shortly before Christmas of 2015. So…
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Why didn’t the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh write more detective fiction? My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Mentioned in this episode: — When We Were Very Young by AA Milne — Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne — The House At Po…
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Caroline Crampton is joined by writer Moira Redmond to talk about the Chalet School books by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer. This is a crossover episode from another podcast series Caroline is making at the moment, A Body Made of Glass. If you head to carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglasspodcast, you listen to more conversations that explore the intersection…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back Sleuths! In today's episode, we bring you the conclusion of The Secret Witness and discuss how police were finally able to overcome the obstacles facing them during the investigation into the murders of Averill Weeden, Dawn Berryhill, and Belinda Jo Stark. ANNOUNCEMENT: We will not be releasing an episode next w…
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In this bonus episode, Leandra and I tackle a topic that we think will be of particular interest to many members in the book club. We discuss the ways in which we access books for episode research, monthly book club reads, and our personal non-Shedunnit reading habits. We attempt to outline a comprehensive list of tips for accessing books, ranging …
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Send us a Text Message. A bearded motorcyclist who had the habit of killing women. And- he believed the police were rewarding him for it. Today is part one of the ‘Tipster Killer’ case and how he used the 'Secret Witness Program' to take himself down. To see photos from today's case, follow us on social media: -Instagram -Facebook -Twitter Or, chec…
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John Curran joins Caroline to read Christie’s third novel, her first (sort of?) to appear as a green penguin. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. A full list of titles in the Penguin series can be found at penguinfirsted…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for April 2024, in which we are reading These Names Make Clues by E.C.R. Lorac. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunnit fo…
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A portrait of a writer via her addresses. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Mentioned in this episode: — The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie — The Hollow by Agatha Christie — Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie — The Myste…
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Send us a Text Message. He was a popular South Georgia Disc Jockey, musician and father of three when he was ambushed outside the local radio station late one Friday night in January of 2012. DJ Juan Gatti… known to friends and family as Stephon Edgerton… was shot three times by an unknown assailant. Stephons' case is still unsolved, but his family…
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Send us a Text Message. One quiet evening in October 1970, the Live Oak Fire Department in northern California responded to fire at a hilltop mansion. When they got to the back of the house, the chief saw what appeared to be a mannequin floating in the pool. But it wasn't a mannequin. It was a woman who had been gagged and bound. Four more people w…
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Meet the hypochondriacs of golden age detective fiction My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is out now in the UK and published on 24th April in North America. To find out more and get your copy, visit my website carolinecrampton.com/abodymadeofglass. Mentioned in this episode: — "The Case of the Perfect Maid" by Agatha Chr…
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Send us a Text Message. A renowned New York City deli owner, a former Hollywood stunt double, and a hardworking migrant living the American dream are all connected by one thing. Join us on this journey that explores the callous killing of famed Second Avenue Deli founder Abe Lebewohl, and motel clerks Kerson "Kay" Praponpoj and Jon Weaver in New Yo…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for March 2024, in which we are reading Trent’s Last Case by E.C. Bentley. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunnit forum f…
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In this bonus episode, Leandra and I discuss our thoughts on spoilers, our personal experiences with spoilers, and the various ways spoilers can be well-intentioned or nefarious. This is a subject I covered more broadly in a general episode from November 2020, Spoiler Warning (Ad Free). Of course, there are no actual spoilers in either episode, so …
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Send us a Text Message. An over-eager detective, an unethical interrogation and a false confession lands 19-year-old George Whitmore behind bars for the 'Career Girls Murders.' However, the public would soon find out that their real sadistic killer- was still on the loose. Time to dive back into the case that shook New York City in the 1960s. Part …
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A scientific murder mystery. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is published in April. To find out more and register for the exclusive pre-order bonus material, visit my website carolinecrampton.com. Mentioned in this episode: — "The Tea Leaf" by Robert Eustace and Edgar Jepson Related Shedunnit Episodes: — Who Was Robert…
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Send us a Text Message. Wednesday, August 28th, 1963. A Summer’s morning in Manhattan's Upper East Side. Two promising young career women… left mutilated in their own luxury apartment. This is the case of the 'Career Girls Murders.' The lives and dreams of Janice Wiley and Emily Hoffert were brutally extinguished in the heart of Manhattan. In today…
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Send us a Text Message. It's an update on the first case we ever covered- the 1985 murder of Shannon (née Cagle) Saville. The young mother was ambushed inside her California home on a hot Summer's day. Investigators have named two persons of interest. Shannon's now-adult daughter, Desiree, spoke with us after a recent development. Two Sleuths share…
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The crime fiction of Lucy Beatrice Malleson deserves to be better known. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is published in April. To find out more and register for the exclusive pre-order bonus material, visit my website carolinecrampton.com. Join the Shedunnit Book Club for two extra Shedunnit episodes a month plus acce…
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Send us a Text Message. Thirty years ago a young Florida college student named Erik Patchin disappeared on the drive home. His car was found in perfect condition parked near a local pay phone. The 20-year-old hasn’t been seen since, but his family hasn’t stopped searching for him and they’re still holding onto hope they’ll be able to one day bring …
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This is extra audio from my interview with Jules Burt, which appeared in The Green Penguin episode of the main podcast. A list of mentioned books is in the shownotes of that main episode. You can find more content from Jules by watching his YouTube channel, Jules Burt Collections and Unboxings. Listen using the player above, your private podcast fe…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for February 2024, in which we are reading The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the She…
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Send us a Text Message. After already serving a life sentence for murder, Richard Biegenwald was released back into society... and that is when several young women started disappearing near the Jersey Shore. Listen as we dive into this case and tell you about how close Richard was to never being caught. To see photos from today's case, follow us on…
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Send us a Text Message. Richard Biegenwald's own defense attorney believed he had more than 150 victims. The once troubled child turned serial killer was committed to a psych ward at the age of five and had spent most his life in behavioral facilities by the time he committed his first murder at 18. It's been debated- was this killer born or create…
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Helen Zaltzman is the guest for this dissection of the first green penguin. Until 26:43, the discussion is free of major spoilers. At that point, as you will hear us say, we enter the spoiler zone and you can expect spoilers until the end. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is published in April. To find out more and regi…
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Send us a Text Message. A small town. A lone Marshal. A band of hippies causing trouble. The result would be a cold case murder with an explosive end. Join us this week as we head to the small mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, where Em spent some time working with the Boulder Bomb Squad on a case and talking with locals about another one that's…
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One visit to Agatha Christie changed everything. Thank you to my guest, Jules Burt, for sharing his book-collecting experiences and knowledge with us. You can learn more about his collection on his YouTube channel, Jules Burt Collections and Unboxings. My new book, A Body Made of Glass: A History of Hypochondria, is published in April. To find out …
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Send us a Text Message. Foreign exchange student Mikiko Kasahara was found murdered in the burnt remains of her apartment on December 14, 2002. The college sophomore had been celebrating the end of the Fall semester with other students at Texas Lutheran University the night before. Investigators found several clues in the smoldering aftermath, but …
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In this bonus episode, I return to some book recommendation requests that I was unable to feature in The Murder Mystery Hotline (Ad Free) back in May 2023. I hope you can add a few of these titles to your ever growing want-to-read list. Listen using the player above, your private podcast feed (instructions here) or download the mp3 directly. Mentio…
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A conversation about how Shedunnit is made. Mentioned in this episode: — Death and the Sisters by Heather Redmond — Murder of a Lady by Anthony Wynne — The Birthday Murder by Lange Lewis — Enter Sir John by Clemence Dane and Helen Simpson Authors Mentioned: — Richard and Frances Lockridge — Rudolph Fisher Mentioned Shedunnit episodes: — Miss Marple…
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Time travelling, murder mystery style. Mentioned in this episode: — The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie — The Plague Court Murders by John Dickson Carr — Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie — The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L Sayers — A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh — Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham — Checkmate to Murder by ECR…
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for January 2024, in which we are reading The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shed…
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Renée read her first detective novel in the 1930s. She hasn’t stopped since. This archive episode of Shedunnit (my personal favourite of all the ones I've ever made) was first published on 2nd September 2020. You can read Renée's obituary here. Her crime novels, The Wild Card and Blood Matters, are available from all good booksellers. Become a memb…
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As promised, this bonus episode provides a complete breakdown of fascinating trends involving the book club's voting polls and short list results. Leandra and I discuss these findings and how they will impact the Shedunnit Book Club in 2024, if at all. If you would like to read through the findings before, after, or as you listen to our discussion,…
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Caroline and Guy discuss The Box of Delights by John Masefield, a beloved children's book from 1935 that might actually be a golden age detective novel too.
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Not every mystery needs a murder. There are minor details shared for all the novels and stories listed below, but no major plot revelations in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: — “The Flying Stars” by G.K. Chesterton, collected in The Innocence of Father Brown — A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens — The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens — …
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This is the Shedunnit Book Club companion episode for December 2023, in which we are reading Murder After Christmas by Rupert Latimer. There are no major spoilers in this primer, but if you'd rather read the book with no knowledge of its plot or structure at all, I'd recommend listening only once you've finished reading. I’ll see you in the Shedunn…
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Send us a Text Message. In a quaint German Village, the locals take notice when two outsiders move in. They are dirty and confrontational, leading locals to fear the newcomers. Then they start noticing a stream of women coming to the house with luggage... Today's episode is the second episode in our 'Folie à Deux' series and discusses the case of W…
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A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. Spoilers: there will be minor details shared for all the novels and stories listed below, and major spoilers towards the end for The Documents in the Case by Dorothy L. Sayers and Robert Eustace. The latter will be flagged just before I get to it, so you can safely listen to the rest of the episode an…
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In this bonus episode, Caroline and Leandra discuss a recently popular topic within the Shedunnit book club forum: book afterlives. Initiated by book club member Justin, the community has been sharing reading habits, book collection processes, and redistribution techniques. If you would like to see how other members feel about this subject, or you …
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Send us a Text Message. In 1940s Hollywood, heiress Georgette Bauerdorf was brutally murdered in her apartment. False confessions, hoax letters, numerous suspects and even the belief that she was an early victim of the Black Dahlia killer, are all a part of this still unsolved homicide. If you have any information regarding the murder of Georgette …
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