RedHanded

Vera hadn't had it easy; she was a vulnerable woman who had coped with ADHD, serious learning difficulties and sexual abuse all her life. At the age of 22 she began dating a 16 year old boy named Zachary Brooks. And while this may sound predatory, it wasn't Vera who was the dangerous one. It was the matriarch of the Brooks family - Cheri Brooks aka "Sugar Babe". When Vera got pregnant, Cheri's determination to meet her grandchild created a horrifyingly dangerous situation for the young mother.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 1988 Julie Ward headed off on the trip of a lifetime to Kenya, but just a week before she was set to return home she took one last trip into the Massai Mara game reserve - and vanished. Julies Father John flew to Kenya immediately to help with the search, but in a cruel twist just a week later it was he who found his daughters dismembered remains in a remote spot on the park. This set in motion a story that would be riddled with mystery, rumours and lies - and leave Julie's family still fighting for justice some 30 years later.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The hosts discuss the shocking crossbow shooting and delve into the background of the self-proclaimed Crossbow Cannibal. They explore the legal status and dangers faced by sex workers in the UK. The arrest and confession of Stephen Griffiths reveal his disturbing behaviors. They also discuss the need for more protection for sex workers and express gratitude to their listeners.

This week the girls do some much needed myth-busting surrounding the notorious Daniel LaPlante. With a story that features seances, multiple murders, creepy suitors and an alleged invader dressed in a wedding dress hiding in a family's cupboard. It's not hard to see why this case has grown to horror movie-esque proportions. Join Hannah and Suruthi as they work to separate fact from fiction, and discover that the truth is just as scary as the lies.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruthless cult - The Nation of Yahweh - hit its peak in the late 80s as the self-proclaimed leader, and son of God, Yahweh ben Yahweh promised the people of Miami salvation through messages of black power, total devotion and obedience. His message spread, but so did the fear and control as reports of beatings, extortion, arson, and grisly murders - at the hands of his notorious "Death Angels" - shocked a nation.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Guest Joanna Dennehy, a spree killer who went on a 14 day killing spree that left 3 men dead, is discussed. Topics include Joanna's strange crimes and sexual tendencies, her manipulation tactics and appearance, shocking behavior and sponsor ads, the discovery of two bodies in a ditch, and the final moments of the last victim.

Former NYC police officer Gilberto Valle discusses his involvement in cannibal fetish forums, where he shared disturbing fantasies about abducting, torturing, and eating women, including his wife. The podcast explores the boundaries between thoughts and crimes, the impact of online conversations, legal implications, and complexities of policing online speech.

This week the girls are off to Malaysia to cover a case of money, murder, black magic and Malaysian pop music. Mona Fandey was a one hit wonder in the 80s - but when she realised that her singing career was going nowhere, she and her husband turned to black magic...which of course, ended in murder.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special 'thank you' episode the girls cover the brutal case of the Ken and Barbie killers, a Canadian couple who abducted, viciously raped and murdered multiple women, including Karla's own teenage sister Tammy. After the pair were caught Karla was quick to put the blame solely on Paul but the evidence casts considerable doubt on her claims of helplessness  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One Saturday morning in November 2010 Sally Challen walked into the kitchen and hit her husband Richard in the head with a hammer. She hit him over 20 times. In the trial that followed Sally was painted as a possessive, jealous woman who murdered her husband in cold-blood. This year, in 2019, Sally won a land mark appeal to have her conviction overturned as a fresh defence was shaped around her mental state owing to the years of emotional and psychological abuse she had suffered at the hands of her husband. https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/she-killed-her-husband-but-sally-challen-might-be-the-real-victimhttps://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/sep/29/devoted-wife-who-killed-husband-with-hammer-sally-challenhttps://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/sally-challen-appeal-husband-killed-david-court-a8799681.html%3famp  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.