The Great Train Robbery of 1963

The Great Train Robbery of 1963

On a rainy night in August 1963, a gang of 15 thieves executed what would become known as "The Crime of the Century." By tampering with railway signals and overpowering the train staff, they managed to steal £2.6 million (equivalent to over £50 million today) from a Royal Mail train bound for London. But what started as a seemingly perfect heist quickly unraveled – thanks to a game of Monopoly, a last-minute change in hideouts, and a series of crucial mistakes. Join us as we reveal the fascinating story of Britain's most notorious train robbery, its violent aftermath, and the colorful cast of characters involved – from the persistent Detective "Slipper of the Yard" to the infamous fugitive Ronnie Biggs who spent 36 years on the run in Brazil. Discover how this audacious crime changed British policing forever and why, even decades later, it continues to capture the public imagination.

Duration: 15 minutes Content Warning: Contains mentions of violence Category: Historical Crime/Heist

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(42)

The Hillside Stranglers

The Hillside Stranglers

The True Crime Stories Podcast's episode on the Hillside Stranglers delves into the terrifying case of Angelo Buono Jr. and Kenneth Bianchi, who together committed at least ten murders in the Los Ange...

5 Touko 20232min

The H.H. Holmes Murders

The H.H. Holmes Murders

The True Crime Stories Podcast's episode on the H.H. Holmes Murders explores the disturbing story of one of America's most notorious serial killers. Listeners will learn about Holmes' early life and t...

5 Touko 20235min

The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

In March 1932, one of the most notorious crimes in American history occurred: the kidnapping of 20-month-old Charles Lindbergh Jr., son of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow Lin...

4 Touko 20232min

The John Wayne Gacy Murders

The John Wayne Gacy Murders

Welcome to the True Crime Stories Podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing the chilling case of The John Wayne Gacy Murders. John Wayne Gacy was one of the most notorious serial killers in Amer...

4 Touko 20232min

The Jack the Ripper Murders

The Jack the Ripper Murders

Welcome to the True Crime Stories Podcast, where we explore the most infamous and fascinating criminal cases throughout history. In this episode, we delve into one of the most notorious and mysterious...

4 Touko 20232min

The Tylenol Poisonings

The Tylenol Poisonings

Join us on this episode of "The True Crime Stories Podcast" as we explore one of the most notorious cases of product tampering in American history: the Tylenol poisonings. In 1982, seven people in the...

4 Touko 20233min

The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

In this episode of "The True Crime Stories Podcast," we take a deep dive into the tragic and shocking story of the Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders. On June 13, 1977, three young girls - 8-year-old Lori Le...

4 Touko 20234min

The Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate Murders

The Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate Murders

In this episode of "The True Crime Stories Podcast," we explore the shocking and tragic tale of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate, two young lovers who went on a killing spree across the Ameri...

4 Touko 20233min

Suosittua kategoriassa True crime

jaljilla
maanantaimysteeri
i-dont-like-mondays
palmujen-varjoissa
backmanholmavuo
murhan-anatomia
kurja-juttu
piinan-kirous-2
rss-jaljilla
viimeinen-havainto
rss-murhan-anatomia
rss-paha-syntyi-pohjolassa
rss-maanantaimysteeri-2
huijarit
pahuuden-anatomia
rss-en-ehka-halua-tietaa
paha-syntyi-pohjolassa-bonuskausi
motiivina-mustasukkaisuus
rss-palmujen-varjoissa
sattuman-vaara