The Watts Family Massacre

In the late 1990s, Colombia faced a horrifying discovery when dozens of young boys' remains were uncovered in mass graves around Pereira. Authorities initially suspected cult activity due to the disturbing, ritualistic nature of the mutilations. Over time, however, the investigation uncovered the work of a single man, Luis Garavito, also known as “La Bestia,” a brutal serial killer responsible for the torture and murder of over 100 children across Colombia. His crimes, fueled by deep-seated psychological trauma and a methodical, deceptive approach, terrorized communities and exposed grave social injustices toward vulnerable children. Despite his horrific acts, Garavito’s sentence was eventually reduced, inciting public outrage over the limitations of Colombia’s judicial system. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Marras 202445min

The "Smiley Face Killers" theory suggests that the drownings of young, college-aged men across the U.S. are not mere accidents but the work of an organized group of killers. Retired detectives Kevin Gannon, Anthony Duarte, and Michael O'Neill, after noticing disturbing patterns in multiple cases, posited that these deaths were staged to appear accidental, often marked by smiley face graffiti near recovery sites. Critics, including the FBI, maintain that these incidents are alcohol-related drownings, dismissing the graffiti as coincidental. The theory has sparked significant media interest and debate, with documentaries, true crime discussions, and online communities delving into the details. Despite skepticism, the detectives continue their investigation, seeking to bring awareness and potentially uncover the truth behind these mysterious deaths. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Marras 202437min

The White House Farm murders occurred on August 7, 1985, when Nevill and June Bamber, along with their daughter Sheila Caffell and her twin sons, were found shot to death in their family home in Essex, England. Initially, police believed that Sheila, who had a history of schizophrenia, had murdered her family before taking her own life. However, suspicion soon turned to her adopted brother, Jeremy Bamber, who stood to inherit the family estate. Evidence such as a silencer with traces of Sheila's blood and witness testimonies pointed to Jeremy as the orchestrator of the crime, allegedly motivated by greed. Jeremy Bamber was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, but the case remains controversial, with ongoing debates about potential police mishandling and conflicting evidence. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Loka 20241h 3min

The murder of Maria Ridulph occurred in December 1957 when the 7-year-old girl was abducted while playing near her home in Sycamore, Illinois. Her remains were found five months later in a rural area, sparking one of the longest cold case investigations in U.S. history. Decades later, in 2012, Jack McCullough (AKA John Tessier), a former neighbor, was convicted of her murder based on new evidence, though his conviction was overturned in 2016 due to misinterpreted facts. The case remains a tragic unsolved mystery with enduring legal and investigative challenges. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Loka 202450min

Listen without ads here: patreon.com/crimehub. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Loka 202434min

Listen without ads here: patreon.com/crimehub. * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Loka 202421min

Listen without ads here: patreon.com/crimehub. Author: Michael Colucci * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Loka 202440min

Listen without ads here: patreon.com/crimehub. Author: Michael Colucci * * * DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Syys 202436min