The Butcher of Rostov: Andrei Chikatilo

More than fifty years ago, during the evening of April 22nd, 1974, three people would lose their lives in the most brutal and barbaric of fashions during one of the worst - and most senseless - robberies America has ever seen… Those who were fortunate enough to survive the incident would be left with horrific injuries that left them permanently disfigured, and more than enough trauma to last a lifetime… What began as an ordinary day quickly turned into a night of unimaginable terror when four armed men stormed into “The Hi-Fi Shop”, a local audio equipment store, with plans to commit robbery. Two other accomplices waited outside the shop in getaway vans. As the robbery gradually escalated, five innocent individuals - made up of both employees and customers - were taken hostage and subjected to hours of unthinkable cruelty and violence...For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Jan 45min

In the small, sleepy town of Fayetteville, West Virginia - George and Jennie Sodder - who had allowed their 9 children to stay up later than usual in order to play with Christmas Gifts - were finally putting their children to bed… In the hours that followed, Jennie was awoken by a mysterious and highly disturbing phone caller, as well as the sounds of “banging and rolling” on the roof of the Sodder house. Suddenly, the home became engulfed in flames - and the fire rapidly spread. George, Jennie and four of the nine Sodder children frantically fled the house to the streets below, but the other five children were allegedly trapped - and tragically perished - in the attic. All of this occurred whilst the remaining members of the Sodder Family watched on in horror…For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Des 202455min

🎙 BIG NEWS for ICMAP Fans! 🎙For the FIRST TIME EVER, you can now access EXCLUSIVE episodes of I Could Murder A Podcast directly on Spotify! That's over 180+ gripping episodes, including deep dives into infamous cases and lesser-known mysteries.From shocking tales of true crime to the darkest of moments imaginable, there’s never been a better time to binge. Whether you're revisiting classics or uncovering hidden gems for the first time, all the spine-chilling, jaw-dropping content you love is just a tap away.Don't miss out – dive into the exclusive collection today! 🔪(Access now directly in your Spotify app.)For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Nov 202459min

On the cold, snowy night of Sunday, April 15th, 2007: 23 year old Seung-Hui Cho is in the final stages of preparing for what will go on to become the ‘Deadliest School Shooting in American History’. Isolated in his dorm room at Virginia Tech, he meticulously organises his weaponry, ammunition, and clothing as he glances through the manifesto he has been working on for the last several months. Cho then checks and rechecks his guns, ensuring they are ready for when called upon the next day. He phones his family, and, for a brief period in time, he is able to pretend that everything is completely normal...For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Nov 20241h 40min

At around 9pm On The Night Of March 3rd, 2021, after having dinner with friends at their house in Clapham, South London, 33 year old Marketing Executive Sarah Everard started to make the 50 minute journey back to her flat in Brixton Hill. It was a Wednesday night, Sarah still had some housework to do before going to bed in time to get up for work the following morning. She says goodbye to her friends, and makes her way into the dim glow of the street lights as the early spring chill starts to set in.Sarah, an intelligent, streetwise and independent young lady, had taken every precaution - she wore a bright coloured jacket, she picked a familiar route, she stayed close to main roads, she had promised frequent check ins with friends and she even spoke on the phone with her boyfriend for fifteen minutes during her walk, arranging plans for the following day. At around 9.28pm, the phone call with her boyfriend ended as she left Cavendish Road, Sarah was then seen on a doorbell camera on Poynders Road, and, at around 9.34pm - she was last seen talking to a stranger who had parked his car on the pavement next to her. After this, all contact and all sight of Sarah, was gone. She vanished. And she never made it home...How did a serving police officer abuse his power to such an extent that he was able to abduct Sarah in plain sight before murdering her? Why were so many troubling warning signs missed relating to Wayne Couzens’ actions and behaviours before the crime? And How are women supposed to feel safe in modern society knowing that a police officer, someone meant to protect them, committed such a deeply disturbing, monstrous series of crimes?For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Nov 20241h 27min

Early Evening. Christmas Eve, 2002. Modesto, California. Whilst most families across America were settling in for one of the most exciting and harmonious nights of the year, an unsettling sequence of events that would go on to captivate a nation for decades was just getting underway… A 7 and a half-month pregnant, 27-year old woman by the name of Laci Peterson mysteriously (and suddenly) vanished from her home amidst the backdrop of Christmas lights and festive decorations. Her abrupt disappearance provoked an intense search and rescue operation - making headlines and filling news stations across the country - all whilst her family, friends and the general public hoped desperately for her safe return. As a New Year arrived with Laci still “missing”, the spotlight quickly turned to her husband, Scott, whose actions and behaviours were raising increasingly troubling questions… And, as the investigation unfolded, the suspicions of an entire nation that once bubbled under the surface would reach a boiling point…For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Nov 20241h 29min

21-year-old Ricardo Lopez wakes up slightly earlier than normal - or potentially went the whole night without sleeping. He feels a strange sense of calm rush over him for the first time in years - as if everything has been leading up to this very moment. He sets up his video camera, just as he had done 100 times before… But today feels different. He scribbles on to the tape “Last Day - Ricardo López“. Before proceeding with his “ultimate plans”.For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Nov 20241h 15min

After sharing a few drinks together at several different bars around the centre of the city of Auckland, 21 year old British Backpacker Grace Millane and 26 year old New Zealand Native Jesse Kempson - who appeared to be enjoying one another’s company - make their way back to Kempson’s apartment at the CityLife Hotel. Entering an elevator together, the pair make their way up to the third floor of the building, where they then head into Kempson’s £190-a-week room. As many drinks had been consumed, this is odd… But not too concerning for Grace, who had been told by the man she had matched with on Tinder, that he was “The Manager Of An Oil Company”. Unbeknownst to Grace, she has just entered the temporary home of a man with an extensive history of manipulative, abusive, highly troubling, and dangerous behaviours… And she would sadly not leave the room alive.For HUNDREDS more cases (and to request your own!), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free!Presented by Tom Norris & Ben CarterWritten by Ben CarterProduced by Dan J LambertEdited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Nov 20241h 20min