What Really Happened in O.J. and Nicole Brown Simpson's Marriage?
This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Cheryl and Nikki delve into one of the most infamous true crime cases of the 20th century... the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. In part one of this gripping two-part special, they explore the early years of Nicole and O.J. Simpson’s turbulent relationship, O.J.’s previous marriage to Marguerite Whitley, and the disturbing warning signs that foreshadowed a tragic and violent end. This episode contains reference to and discussion of coercive control and domestic abuse, please take care when listening.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:Refuge: 0808 2000 247 (also have online chat)Women's Aid: https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/ The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Did the world really go mad after the War of The Worlds broadcast?
In part two of their War of the Worlds special, Nikki and Cheryl dive deeper into the broadcast that shocked a nation and sparked widespread panic. Was the 1938 radio drama truly responsible for mass hysteria across America? Did listeners really believe a Martian invasion was underway? Join Nikki and Cheryl as they separate fact from fiction and explore whether lightning could strike twice in the world of media hoaxes and misinformation. FAKE NEWS!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What happened when aliens invaded New Jersey?
This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl dive into one of the most notorious hoaxes in modern history... the War of the Worlds broadcast. When Orson Welles took to the airwaves in 1938, a simple radio drama turned into a national panic. How did a fictional invasion cause real world chaos? Would you have fallen for it? And what were the lasting consequences of a stunt that blurred the line between entertainment and fear? Nikki and Cheryl investigate the truth behind the broadcast that shocked America.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Kesä 44min
FROM THE VAULT: True Crime Caitlyn Meets Ferrets, Facebook Drama & Missing Mysteries!
Whilst our Nikki and Chez take a little break in the sun, we wind it back to 2024 to spend some time with one of our fav TikTok divas... True Crime Caitlyn!She spills on her journey to nearly 500k followers, shares her Nana’s eerie connection to Mary Bell, and dives into the wild world of true crime—from Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s controversial case to the confounding cases of missing persons like Brandon Swanson. Plus, rabbit holes galore: steroid-pumped ferrets masquerading as poodles, spicy Facebook community beefs, and a mystery man’s daring dating ad. This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode originally aired in December 2024.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who actually killed JFK?
Nikki and Cheryl are back with Part 2 of their deep dive into the assassination of JFK. The story picks up as Lee Harvey Oswald goes on the run... but is he fleeing because he pulled the trigger, or because he’s a marked man? Grab your tin foil hats... we’re unraveling the most compelling conspiracy theories behind that fateful day in Dallas.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Kesä 38min
What really happened on the day JFK died?
This week, Nikki and Cheryl dive into one of the most controversial crimes of the 20th century... the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Who really was the man behind the presidency? What’s the truth behind the so-called Kennedy Curse? And was there a government cover-up? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:Refuge: 0808 2000 247 (also have online chat)Women's Aid: https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/ The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Kesä 43min
The Spooky Sleepover: What was the worst year in human history?
On this week's bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, the gang takes a wild ride through the bizarre twists and turns of this week’s case, asking the all-important question: was Rasputin the original influencer? As always, there are plenty of unexpected rabbit holes to dive into. Discover the strange story behind the first attempt to revive a corpse using electricity, explore the chaos of the worst year in recorded human history, and find out what Nikki and Chez reach for when nursing a hangover!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How did Rasputin really die?
Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of the wild, weird, and woefully chaotic life of Rasputin - monk, mystic, and master manipulator of Russian high society. What did Rasputin get up to next? Let’s just say... the debauchery is only getting started. Get ready for scandal, seduction, and some seriously unhinged history.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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