

RedHanded
RedHanded
RedHanded the podcast jumps head first into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big time serial killers (and those you may never have heard of), to hauntings, possessions, disturbing mysteries, bizarre whodunits and basically anything that tickles our creepy fancy. So, join us, plug in, sit back and prepare for scares.
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Aug 11, 2022 • 52min
Episode 258 - Alex Skeel: Two Years of Torture
Described by the first officer to arrive as “the worst domestic scene” they’d ever witnessed, the brutality of what Alex Skeel endured was shocking. Alex had deep gashes on his arms, burns upon burns, and according to his family, he smelt like he was dead. But his years of isolation and abuse weren’t the work of a kidnapper – they came from the woman he loved.Become a patron:PatreonOrder a copy of the book here (US & Canada):Order on Wellesley BooksOrder on Amazon.comOrder a copy of the book here (UK, Ireland, Europe, NZ, Aus):Order on Amazon.co.ukOrder on FoylesFollow us on social media:InstagramTwitterVisit our website:WebsiteSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzpX2Ozt7tchttps://isolatedpodcast.com/episodes/f/alex-skeel-1?blogcategory=Men+Abused+by+Domestic+Partnerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1yW5IsnSjohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJYmaV6dctwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1ci_KhybvsUk-england-beds-bucks-herts-56013182https://www.mankind.org.uk/statistics/statistics-on-male-victims-of-domestic-abuse/https://www.mankind.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/50-Key-Facts-about-Male-Victims-of-Domestic-Abuse-and-Partner-Abuse-March-2020-final.pdfhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-56013182https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3876290/https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/what-is-domestic-abuse/coercive-control/https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9784-paranoid-personality-disorder

Aug 4, 2022 • 53min
Episode 257 - Genes & Justice: Kathleen Folbigg & Patricia Stallings
“1 sudden infant death is a tragedy, 2 is suspicious and 3 is murder”; this theory has pervaded criminal investigations for decades. And so when Kathleen Folbigg’s daughter, Laura, became her fourth child to die mysteriously - Kathleen found herself labeled “Australia’s Worst Female Serial Killer”.Today the girls delve into 2 unbelievable cases which highlight the immense challenges of the intersection between science and justice in the courtroom. And discover how a series of bizarre circumstances and medical anomalies could have led to the deaths of 5 babies and the imprisonment of two women.Become a patron:PatreonOrder a copy of the book here (US & Canada):Order on Wellesley BooksOrder on Amazon.comOrder a copy of the book here (UK, Ireland, Europe, NZ, Aus):Order on Amazon.co.ukOrder on FoylesFollow us on social media:InstagramTwitterVisit our website:Website

Jul 28, 2022 • 52min
Episode 256 - Norwegian Black Metal: Pure F**king Armageddon
The Norwegian black metal scene of the early 90s started with pigs’ heads impaled on spikes, buried clothes wrapped around dead birds, and other notorious onstage antics. In three years, it spiralled into dozens of ancient churches going up in flames, violent bigotry – and the gruesome deaths of three people.In this week’s episode, the girls chart the bloody origins of one band, Mayhem, and how they fostered the most feared music scene in history…Become a patron:PatreonOrder a copy of the book here (US & Canada):Order on Wellesley BooksOrder on Amazon.comOrder a copy of the book here (UK, Ireland, Europe, NZ, Aus):Order on Amazon.co.ukOrder on FoylesFollow us on social media:InstagramTwitterVisit our website:WebsiteSources:https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/until-the-light-takes-us/umc.cmc.1g292qd3qhrj40k63ocy4z6we?action=playhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32iX5lbVDtohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKX9OjNy_NIhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/mar/22/before-you-know-it-its-not-a-big-deal-to-kill-a-man-norwegian-black-metals-murderous-pasthttps://faroutmagazine.co.uk/exploring-the-real-life-horror-of-90s-norwegian-black-metal/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20190213-lords-of-chaos-the-grisly-film-that-has-caused-outrage

Jul 21, 2022 • 43min
Episode 255 - Who Killed the Harrisons?
In 2013, paramedics were called to a home in Mississauga, Ontario.
There they found the body of 40-year-old Caleb Harrison lying in bed, with red marks around his neck.But this wasn’t the first time that the paramedics had found a dead body at the Harrison family home.In fact, in the space of just five years, three members of the Harrison family had died in separate and bizarre incidents in the same house…Was the house haunted by a murderous ghost, or was the family being preyed upon by a calculated and patient killer?Become a patron:PatreonOrder a copy of the book here (US & Canada):Order on Wellesley BooksOrder on Amazon.comOrder a copy of the book here (UK, Ireland, Europe, NZ, Aus):Order on Amazon.co.ukOrder on FoylesFollow us on social media:InstagramTwitterVisit our website:WebsiteSources:
https://projects.thestar.com/harrison-family-murders/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7qECRc0VVkhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/forensic-pathology-nb-1.3704109#:~:text=National%20shortage,to%20attain%20the%20right%20qualifications.https://healthydebate.ca/2020/02/topic/death_investigation_feb2020/https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2009/02/02/addressing_ontarios_pathologist_shortage.htmlhttps://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/forensic-science-in-canada.pdfhttps://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/forensic-pathology-canadahttps://thepointer.com/article/2020-08-19/part-1-the-harrison-murders-how-did-peel-regional-police-investigators-miss-the-obvioushttps://thepointer.com/article/2020-08-21/part-2-the-harrison-murders-failing-to-catch-a-killerhttps://thepointer.com/article/2020-08-22/part-3-the-harrison-murders-peel-police-finally-catch-a-killer-but-expose-their-own-failureshttps://projects.thestar.com/harrison-family-murders/

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 17min
Episode 254 - Jennifer Pan: Tiger Blood
When three masked men entered the Pan family home, it seemed like an opportunistic home break-in. But on closer inspection, things just didn't add up.
Why would the would-be robbers shoot Hann and Bich Pan in cold blood, but leave their 24-year-old daughter Jennifer relatively unharmed? Why didn’t they drive off in the expensive Lexus that was parked in the drive?
And why would Hann Pan run from the house, leaving his daughter tied to a bannister?Click here to vote for RedHanded in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice Award!
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https://torontolife.com/city/jennifer-pan-revenge/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/07/27/tragedy-of-golden-daughters-murder-plot-against-parents-resonates-with-asian-immigrant-children/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/4th-arrest-in-markham-home-invasion-homicide-1.1038532https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/when-chinese-cubs-turn-on-their-tiger-parents/news-story/36ad884522b2d22ba1e2f88faa5d72abhttps://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2011/05/04/fifth_suspect_arrested_in_deadly_markham_home_invasion.htmlhttps://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/08/13/crown_finishes_presenting_evidence_against_jennifer_pan_in_murder_trial.htmlhttps://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/09/15/the_fantastic_testimony_of_jennifer_pan.htmlhttps://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/8680927-eric-carty-linchpin-in-jennifer-pan-murder-plot-dies-in-jail/https://www.thestar.com/news/insight/2016/11/13/youre-a-good-person-thats-made-a-mistake-here.htmlhttps://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2014/08/20/jennifer_pan_tells_court_she_tried_to_call_off_hired_killers.htmlhttps://nationalpost.com/category/news/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/jennifer-pan-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-for-25-years-1.2930113https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/books/article/2043688/murder-toronto-and-dark-side-asian-immigrant-dreamhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/04/08/forget-tiger-moms-asian-american-students-succeed-because-its-expected-say-scholars/

Jul 7, 2022 • 54min
Episode 253 - Victoria Cilliers: Terminal Velocity
Speeding towards the ground at over 60 miles per hour, former soldier and parachute instructor Victoria Cilliers was about to make history. She would be the first person in over a decade to experience a double parachute failure. Miraculously, she survived the impact. But when Victoria’s equipment was examined, it became clear there was more to this “freak accident” than met the eye. There were gas leaks, gaslights and grounds to divorce.Click here to vote for RedHanded in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice Award!>>>The “If RedHanded Wins the BPA Listeners' Choice Gold Award" Form<<<
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Victoria's Book
https://www.britbox.co.uk/program/The_Parachute_Murder_Plot_55564
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-07-13/from-marriage-to-murder-plot-the-series-of-events-that-led-to-emile-cillers-ending-up-behind-bars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOqJqZI4-fw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9HZ7By9pgw

Jul 1, 2022 • 30min
Bonus - Patreon Round-Up: June 2022
Hello beautiful listeners! Have you been considering becoming an official Spooky Bitch and joining RedHanded's Patreon? Well, here's a tasty sample of just some of the content from the past month that your ear-holes have been missing out on. In this month's Patreon Round-Up we bring you clips from our weekly Patreon show, Under the Duvet, and a snippet from this month's bonus episode: Martin MacNeill: Botox in the Bathtub... If you like what you hear, head on over to Patreon.com/RedHanded for all the extra content you can handle!

Jun 30, 2022 • 1h 6min
Episode 252 - The Murder of Sophie Lionnet: Boyzone, Babies & Broken Bones
Boyzone obsessions and black magic paedophile rings consumed the mind of Sabrina Koudier. And her neighbours turned a blind eye to the strange woman's violent outbursts and vile treatment of her au pair. It wasn't their place to get involved.But even the well-to-do residents of Southfields couldn't ignore a billowing plume of black smoke and the unmistakable smell of burning hair and flesh.Click here to vote for RedHanded in the British Podcast Awards Listeners' Choice Award!>>>The “If RedHanded Wins the BPA Listeners' Choice Gold Award" Form<<<Become a patron:PatreonOrder a copy of the book here (US & Canada):Order on Wellesley BooksOrder on Amazon.comOrder a copy of the book here (UK, Ireland, Europe, NZ, Aus):Order on Amazon.co.ukOrder on FoylesFollow us on social media:InstagramTwitterVisit our website:WebsiteContact us:Contact
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Jun 23, 2022 • 52min
Episode 251 - Andrei Chikatilo: Doomed from the Womb - Part 2
With nothing but a vague suspect profile to go on, and with mutilated bodies piling up around the USSR, Soviet police were battling to bring the Rostov Ripper's reign of terror to an end. All the while Andre Chikatilo tore through his victims, constantly changing who he went after. The police were stumped. But with a dogged detective hot on his tail, Chikatilo made a costly mistake.In this second and final instalment of the story of Andrei Chikatilo, we take you through the events that led to his downfall.>>>The “If RedHanded Wins the BPA Listeners' Choice Gold Award" Form<<<Become a patron:PatreonOrder a copy of the book here (US & Canada):Order on Wellesley BooksOrder on Amazon.comOrder a copy of the book here (UK, Ireland, Europe, NZ, Aus):Order on Amazon.co.ukOrder on FoylesFollow us on social media:InstagramTwitterVisit our website:WebsiteContact us:Contact

Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 12min
Episode 250 - Andrei Chikatilo: Impotent Rage - Part 1
For over thirty years, Andrei Romanovich Chikatilo eluded law enforcement as he slaughtered more than 50 women and children across the USSR. In the first of this two-part episode, we take you through Chikatilo’s early years, the horrors he lived through in Nazi-occupied Ukraine, and how the surrounding chaos turned him into one of the most prolific serial killers in history.Classic merch is out now:
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