The Doctor of Death: Harold Shipman and the Patients Who Trusted Him
He wasn’t hiding in the shadows. He wasn’t some mysterious figure lurking in the dark. He was wearing a white coat and carrying a stethoscope. Dr. Harold Shipman — one of the most prolific serial killers in modern history — used his trusted role as a family physician to murder over 200 of his own patients, most of them elderly women who never saw it coming. In this chilling episode of Serial Napper, I’m diving deep into the twisted story of Shipman — from his early life and medical career to his shocking addiction, forged documents, and the quiet deaths that no one questioned for decades. I’ll unpack how he got away with it for so long, how the system failed to stop him, and how his crimes changed the way the UK practices medicine forever. This isn’t your typical true crime story. This is the case of a killer who used trust as his weapon. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2005/aug/25/health.shipman1 https://www.biography.com/crime/harold-shipman https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/harold-shipman-true-story-the-shipman-files-bbc/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2qnvjj39jo Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Juni 202033min
Killed by Her Mother: The Karissa Boudreau Tragedy
On January 27th, 2008, 12-year-old Karissa Boudreau was riding in the car with her mother, Penny Boudreau, as they tried to mend their strained relationship. Since moving into a new apartment in Bridgewater with Penny’s boyfriend, tensions had been running high between mother and daughter. But that cold, snowy night, Penny hoped for a heart-to-heart that might bring them closer. After stopping at a grocery store to pick up a few things before the impending snowstorm hit, Penny returned to the car to find it empty—Karissa was gone. A mother’s worst nightmare had just begun, and what followed was a desperate search that gripped the community. At first, it seemed like a tragic case of a child who had simply run off, but as the days passed, the truth that would unfold was far more disturbing—and far more devastating—than anyone could have imagined. What really happened to Karissa Boudreau? How did a family conflict escalate into one of the most shocking crimes in Canadian history? Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 Maj 202036min
The Tragic Death of Loretta Saunders: A Voice for Missing Indigenous Women
Loretta was just 26 years old—a proud Inuk woman and a university student in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She was passionate about advocating for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and she was actually writing her thesis on that very topic. It was more than just a project to her; it was personal. But in February 2014, Loretta went out to run a quick errand and never came home. Two weeks later, her body was discovered in a hockey bag, tossed off the side of a highway in New Brunswick. The reason behind her murder is devastating, and it’s a loss that still weighs heavily on the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Loretta was known for being warm, courageous, and determined. She was living with her long-term partner while subletting her own apartment to help cover her school expenses. The last time anyone saw her, she was headed to that apartment to either collect rent from her tenants or evict them if they couldn’t pay. What happened next shocked her community and sparked a wave of activism that continues to this day. Loretta’s story is one of resilience, heartbreak, and a fight for justice that didn’t end with her tragic death. Sources: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/convicted-killer-loses-leave-privileges-1.7428560 https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/documents/2043870/leggette-agreed-statement-of-facts.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.documentcloud.org/documents/2043858/henneberry-agreed-statement-of-facts.pdf https://globalnews.ca/news/1967856/live-blog-pair-convicted-of-murder-in-loretta-saunders-death-sentenced-to-life/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/trying-to-make-sense-of-loretta-saunders-death-1.2555237 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Maj 202030min
Justice Denied: Catherine Campbell and the Defence That Crossed the Line
On the morning of September 11th, 2015, 36-year-old Catherine Campbell—an off-duty police constable from Truro, Nova Scotia—headed to a bar in downtown Halifax to blow off steam after a long week on the force. She laughed, she danced, and then… she vanished. By Monday morning, Catherine hadn’t shown up for work. Her fellow officers knew something was wrong. The woman who always had their backs had simply disappeared. What began as a missing persons report quickly turned into a nightmare. Her body would be discovered days later. The truth behind what happened that night was chilling. A suspect emerged—Christopher Garnier—and with him, a story so disturbing, so twisted, it would make headlines across Canada. Not just for the violence… but for the way the defence tried to paint Catherine as somehow responsible for her own death. This is not just a story about a murder. It’s a story about justice, about victim-blaming, and about a woman who deserved so much more. Sources: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/uncategorized/christopher-garniers-ptsd-right-policy-wrong-result-better-outcome/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/christopher-garnier-loses-appeal-of-murder-conviction-1.5660443 https://globalnews.ca/news/3917408/christopher-garnier-murder-trial-2/ https://globalnews.ca/news/3908542/a-complete-look-at-the-crowns-case-against-christopher-garnier/ http://www.inmemoriam.ca/view-announcement-516163-catherine-campbell.html https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/nspc/doc/2016/2016nspc86/2016nspc86.html https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/nssc/doc/2017/2017nssc259/2017nssc259.html https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/nssc/doc/2017/2017nssc338/2017nssc338.html https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/nssc/doc/2017/2017nssc341/2017nssc341.html https://www.canlii.org/en/ns/nssc/doc/2018/2018nssc196/2018nssc196.html Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Maj 202036min
The Mannequin Killer Who Mistook a Dummy for His Next Victim: Arresting Shane Schindler
It all began in the early months of 2017 when two homeless men, Daniel Aldape and David Dunn, were bludgeoned to death in separate incidents on the streets of downtown Las Vegas. With no witnesses, no weapons left behind, and no surveillance footage to aid in the investigation, Captain Andrew Walsh of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department had to act fast. A seasoned officer with over two decades of experience, Walsh trusted his instincts. He knew these murders were connected and feared they were the work of a serial killer. Walsh understood that Las Vegas—home to over 40 million visitors annually and with a homeless population of over 7,000—was a city that couldn’t afford to let a killer slip through the cracks. This story is about more than just a case—it’s about the victims whose lives were cut short, the struggle for justice, and the unsettling reality of what happens when society’s most vulnerable are targeted. Sources: https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/this-cop-used-a-dummy-as-decoy-to-catch-a-killer https://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-mannequin-homeless-attacks-20170628-story.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-sentenced-in-hammer-attack-on-mannequin-posed-as-homeless-person/ https://amp.centredaily.com/news/nation-world/national/article169399917.html https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2017/03/07/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-mannequin-hammer-attack/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Maj 202026min
44 Days of Hell: The Junko Furuta Murder
This is a case that shook Japan to its core - a tale of unimaginable cruelty that still haunts the nation over three decades later. Picture this: It's November 25, 1988. The streets of Misato, a quiet suburb of Tokyo, are bustling with the usual after-school crowd. Among them is Junko Furuta, a 16-year-old high school student known for her beauty, intelligence, and kind heart. As she pedals home on her bicycle, she has no idea that this ordinary day will be her last taste of freedom. In a moment that would alter the course of her life forever, Junko is suddenly knocked off her bike by a group of teenage boys. What followed was not just a crime but a descent into hell that would last for 44 agonizing days. Known as the "concrete-encased high school girl murder case," Junko's story is one of unthinkable torture at the hands of four young men who would become her captors, tormentors, and ultimately, her killers. Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Maj 202030min
The Reddit Murders: Betrayal, Tragedy, and the Shocking Downfall of Jason and Brandi Worley
Imagine a desperate plea for marital advice on Reddit that would unleash a chain of events so horrific, it would shatter a family forever. Jason Worley, a software engineer, turned to strangers online for help with his troubled marriage, unaware that his search for anonymous counsel would ignite a nightmare. His wife, Brandi Worley, had been cheating on him, and her actions would soon escalate into a devastating tragedy that no one could have predicted. In a shocking turn of events, Brandi brutally murdered their two children, 7-year-old Tyler and 3-year-old Charlee, in a fit of rage after Jason filed for divorce. The crime was so heinous that it stunned the nation, leaving Jason heartbroken and forever haunted by the choices made by the person he trusted most. Join me as I delve into the gripping true story of the Worley family, exploring how a seemingly innocent online conversation spiraled into a real-life horror story. Discover the shocking details of Brandi's crimes, the consequences of seeking advice in the wrong places, and the lasting impact on Jason and those around him. This episode is a chilling reminder of the darker side of human nature and the devastating cost of betrayal. Don't miss this haunting tale of love, loss, and tragedy. jasoninhell's Post: http://archive.is/Z8r7x jasoninhell's Update: http://archive.is/Bfqyl Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Maj 202034min
The Hello Kitty Murder: Fan Man-yee's Haunting Death
In May 1999, a 14-year-old girl walked into a Hong Kong police station, her voice trembling as she recounted a terrifying tale of being haunted by the ghost of a woman bound by electrical wires, tortured, and left to die. Initially dismissed as mere fantasy, the girl's words would soon lead police to a gruesome discovery that would shake the very foundations of Hong Kong's justice system. As the girl's story unfolded, she revealed a shocking confession: she had been involved in the woman's murder. The police, now intrigued, followed her to a dilapidated flat in Kowloon, where the truth awaited. Inside, an oversized Hello Kitty doll hid a macabre secret: the decapitated skull of 23-year-old Fan Man-yee, a nightclub hostess who had been kidnapped, tortured, and brutally murdered by a group of men over a disputed debt. Join me as I delve into the shocking details of the Hello Kitty murder case, exploring how a seemingly fantastical story led to one of Hong Kong's most notorious crimes. Discover how the perpetrators' cruelty and depravity stunned the nation, and how justice was eventually served with life sentences for the trio involved. This true crime story is a haunting reminder of the darker side of human nature and the importance of listening to even the most unlikely of confessions. Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/2000/12/09/hello-kitty-murder-case-horrifies-hong-kong/bafa4ff1-bbf6-4d28-b0cc-2eea9bef43d0/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/hello-kitty-murder-case https://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking-news/section/4/193493/Ex-convict-of-Hello-Kitty-murder-case-jailed-a-year-for-indecent-assault-on-girl https://the-line-up.com/hello-kitty-murder Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Apr 202023min
