253: The Murder of Au-Pair, Sophie Lionnet | England

253: The Murder of Au-Pair, Sophie Lionnet | England

In 2017, 21-year-old French au pair Sophie Lionnet was found burned in a garden in Southfields, London. What began as a dream opportunity became a nightmare of abuse, torture, and ultimately murder at the hands of her employers.

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An Au Pair In London - UK True Crime
News Articles
Au pair murder: Couple found guilty
Couple jailed for life over French nanny Sophie Lionnet's torture
U.K. couple guilty of murder, burning nanny Sophie Lionnet's body
Couple guilty of murder after nanny Sophie Lionnet's burned remains found in the garden
London couple 'murdered French nanny Sophie Lionnet then burned her body'
Couple who killed French nanny should be 'burned at the stake' – victim's mother
Pretty 21-Year-Old Sophie Lionnet Was Murdered and Her Body Burned. But Why?

Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe
Narrated by Noel Vinson
Music: "Nordic Medieval" by Marcus Bressler
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227: Cold Case: The Crewe Murders | New Zealand

227: Cold Case: The Crewe Murders | New Zealand

In the quiet rural town of Pukekawa, New Zealand, tragedy struck in the winter of 1970, marking the beginning of one of the country's most infamous and enduring murder mysteries. Harvey and Jeannette ...

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226: The Stalking Murder of Lee Redmond Revisited (Special Guest: Jami Pomerleau) | USA

226: The Stalking Murder of Lee Redmond Revisited (Special Guest: Jami Pomerleau) | USA

In 2021, we covered Lee Redmond’s tragic case—but some details were misrepresented. Now, with the help of his sister, Jami Pomerleau, we’re setting the record straight. Lee repeatedly warned authoriti...

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225: The Monster of Montmartre, Thierry Paulin | France

225: The Monster of Montmartre, Thierry Paulin | France

In the 1980s, Paris' picturesque Montmartre became a place of fear as a ruthless serial killer targeted elderly women in their homes, leaving 18 confirmed victims. Known as "The Monster of Montmartre,...

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224: The Killing of Father Niall Molloy | Ireland

224: The Killing of Father Niall Molloy | Ireland

In July 1985, Father Niall Molloy was found brutally beaten in the home of his close friends, Richard and Teresa Flynn, after a family wedding. What followed was a trial riddled with controversy, endi...

12 Tammi 202526min

223: The Lady of the Lake, Hallie Illingworth | USA

223: The Lady of the Lake, Hallie Illingworth | USA

In 1940, a body surfaced in Washington’s Lake Crescent, perfectly preserved by its icy depths. The discovery revealed a tale of love, betrayal, and murder. Who was Hallie Illingworth, and what led to ...

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222: The Gävle Goat’s Fiery Legacy | Sweden

222: The Gävle Goat’s Fiery Legacy | Sweden

This week we uncover the peculiar and fiery tale of the Gävle Goat, a Swedish Christmas tradition turned international spectacle. For decades, this towering straw goat has captivated the world as it f...

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The Day Santa Died in Arizona (Revisited)

The Day Santa Died in Arizona (Revisited)

In 1932 a local newspaper editor wanted to bring joy to the town of Mesa. He arranged for a man dressed as Santa to parachute from a plane to join the Christmas parade. But everything did not go accor...

15 Joulu 202419min

221: The Dyatlov Pass Incident | Russia

221: The Dyatlov Pass Incident | Russia

In 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers died mysteriously in the Ural Mountains' Dyatlov Pass. This week, we investigate their final days through recovered diaries, photographs, and official reports....

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