Choosing The Bear
Each week, Lois walks her brother Daniel through a whole array of different crimes. Join us every Monday at 9am for another reason why many people, choose the bear.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?igsh=MWR4dDRuYzZoZXoxeA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingthebearpod?_t=ZG-8t7dQlu3yqG&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In today’s episode, we finish our mini series on Leonard Lake & Charles Ng. We discuss Charles eventual capture and how things played out in court.
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In part two, we discuss the victims of serial killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. We also cover what the women were subjected to whilst. Being held captive in the death dungeon. Please listen to the trigger warnings, this episode is deeply upsetting.
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Together, Leonard Lake & Charles Ng raped, tortured and murder multiple Women. It’s thought they have a total of 11-25 victims, including children. In part one, we cover how they were arrested and their childhoods.
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Continuing from last week’s episode, we go more in depth about the abuse Gisele was subjected to. This part is disturbing, please consider the trigger warnings at the beginning of the episode.
Link to the article about the convicted rapists - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/19/who-are-the-men-convicted-over-rape-and-assault-of-gisele-pelicot-
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Dominique Pelicot was caught upskirting Women in a supermarket in Carpentras, France on the 12th of September 2020. When forensic psychologist, Laurent Layet felt that Dominique was handing something, Police confiscated his devices and analysed them. The crimes they uncovered, sent shockwaves to those involved. When the news erupted worldwide, it sparked further conversation about whether Women would choose a Man or Bear.
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Dan Cooper boarded flight 305 on November 21st 1971 carrying a bomb. He hijacked the plane, demanding $200,000 and four parachutes, Dan Coopers true identity and whereabouts are still unknown. This case is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in FBI history.
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Jaime Osuna had a troubling childhood and would commit a range of different crimes throughout his life. While serving time in prison for the murder of Yvette Peña, he brutally mutilated, tortured and murdered another inmate, Luis Romero.
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We’re diving deep into the dark web, today we’ll be discussing what the dark web is, how people hide their identity while using it and what it is used for. While all the reasons are not bad, some of the worst people engage in it for enjoyment.
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Continuing from last week, we discuss human trafficking and modern day slavery. We dive into statistics from the UK and also worldwide, showing how much of a problem is hidden in plain sight.
Case begins at - 5:29
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In today’s topic, we discuss human trafficking and modern day slavery. We dive into statistics from the UK and also worldwide, showing how much of a problem is hidden in plain sight.
Case begins at - 5:32
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On the 2nd of September 1998, over 1,000 police and child protection officers in 13 countries conducted numerous raids on suspected Wonderland Club members. The Wonderland Club was a child pornography ring and had an estimated 180 members and together they accumulated 1,236 victims.
Case begins at - 2:38
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11 year old Rui was last seen riding his bike on the 4th of March 1998 in Northern Portugal. People were suspicious his 22 year old friend could be involved however, an image of Rui would later be found circulating a pedophile ring called The Wonderland Club.
Case begins at 5:23
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Amber had a tumultuous upbringing resulting in her going into foster care. Amber’s body would be discovered with another man’s DNA on her who would be trialled for violating her deceased body. However her brother was the initial murder suspect.
Case begins at - 6:58
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In the early hours of the 14/02/2000, 9 year old Asha Degree left her home for reasons unknown. Many theories and suspects regarding her disappearance continue to circulate online, with new developments as recent as April 2025.
Link to the search warrants: https://www.wbtv.com/2024/09/19/asha-degree-case-read-warrants-cleveland-county-shelby-raids-here/
Asha’s FBI Profile: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/asha-jaquilla-degree
In today’s episode, we discuss conversion ‘therapy’ and the methods that have/are being used. Conversion ‘therapy’ aims to change/suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Case begins at - 6:50
For more information, support or to donate: - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ - https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/conversion-therapy-ban/
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Katie Piper survived an acid attack that was orchestrated by her abusive ex boyfriend. The Katie Piper Foundation - https://katiepiperfoundation.org.uk
Case begins at - 4:30
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On the 20th of September 2020, Louis De Zoysa managed to sneak a gun into Croydon Police Station after he’d been arrested. He would fatally shoot Sargent Matt Ratana.
Case begins at - 4:49
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On the 26th of March 1997, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous call asking for a welfare check, regarding a mass suicide. This is the story of the Heavens Gate Cult.
Case begins at - 8:09
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Clare Wood was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend in 2009. Her murder would result in ‘Clare’s Law’ being implemented around the UK. Check the links for more information: - https://clares-law.com - https://www.met.police.uk/rqo/request/ri/request-information/cl/triage/v2/request-information-under-clares-law/
Case begins at - 6:07
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