Crimepedia

Crimepedia

Crimepedia is an independent true crime podcast that uncovers the untold stories of unsolved murders and missing person cases from around the world. Hosted by Cherry and Morgan, this gripping podcast delves into cases that are often overlooked and not widely known. With each episode presented in a refreshingly honest and straightforward manner, Crimepedia is easy to follow and understand. Cherry and Morgan never glorify the crimes, but instead, they honor the memory of the victims by treating them with the utmost respect. By working closely with law enforcement and the families of victims, Cherry and Morgan strive to gain a better understanding of the case and the individuals affected. The podcast aims to seek justice for the victims and bring closure to their families. Join Crimepedia every Tuesday for a new episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Tune in and discover the secrets behind the unsolved crimes that have shocked the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crimepedia--5894684/support.

Episodes

Facial Recognition with Ray Evans

September 11, 2024 • 49 mins
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George Murdoch's Story

July 2, 2024 • 53 mins
In 1983 in Aberdeen in Scotland, a man going about his usual work day was senselessly and brutally murdered he was a kind man described by friends and family as a good, ordinary hard working man.  Fast forward 41 years and Police  haven’t given up, they are still working on finding the man who did it, and they’re almost there. With the public’s help, George's family can get the answers they need.  

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Wrongfully Accused: The Murder of Dana Ireland

June 4, 2024 • 52 mins
In the small, tightly-knit communities of Hawaii's Big Island, the Schweitzer brothers—Albert Ian and Shawn—once lived a seemingly idyllic life, overshadowed by their wrongful convictions for one of Hawaii's most notorious crimes: the 1991 rape and murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland. This episode explores the brothers' journey from being wrongfully accused and imprisoned to their eventual exoneration, highlighting the flaws in the ...
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The Murder of Keith Lyon

April 23, 2024 • 52 mins
Keith Lyon was a very cute 12 year old boy with a cheeky face and ears that he’d not yet grown into. He lived with his Mother Valda, father Ken and little brother Peter who was 7 in the village of Ovingdean- which is a small village very close to Brighton and Hove in East Sussex. They lived in a pretty large home. The family were a very respectable family and were well liked. On the 4th May 1967 Ken was preparing to play in a conce...
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A Mishandling of Justice

April 9, 2024 • 82 mins
In September 2011, a shooting occurred in South Philadelphia, and two suspects were implicated based on eyewitness identification. There would be inconsistencies in the eyewitness testimonies, and both suspects had alibis. Despite this, both would be charged and placed on trial for the shooting. What followed was a travesty of justice, where the suspects would face the potential of serving decades behind bars.

Takeaways
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The Remarkable Story of Miriam Rodriguez

March 20, 2024 • 53 mins
Last weekend on March 10th the UK celebrated Mother’s Day.  They say that there is nothing like a Mother’s Love.  When you have a child you vow to love and protect them for the rest of your life.  One woman took that vow so seriously that she came up against some of the most dangerous people in Mexico.  Often only armed with a gun, fake ID and a disguise she gave hope to hundreds of parents of missing children.

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The Assassination of Tom Wales

March 5, 2024 • 66 mins
In October 2001, an assistant United States attorney sat in his basement floor office working late into the night. Without warning, gunshots would ring out from the backyard, breaking the window facing his desk and hitting the man. They would be fatal. More than 20 years later, people are still asking who killed the man and why.

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In this episode of Crimepedia, Morgan and Cherry discuss the upcoming CrimeCon UK event and congra...
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The Cowardly Murder of Sami Sidhom

February 21, 2024 • 44 mins
A young man on his way home from a football game finds himself confronted with a choice. Take the short path and walk through a situation that gets out of control fast or take the long path and avoid the situation completely. He makes the right choice- only fate has other ideas. The situation and him collide and he is left fighting for his life- having done nothing wrong. Someone chose to involve him, and to take his life.

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The Death of Karen Silkwood

February 6, 2024 • 61 mins
In 1974, Karen Silkwood was a technician at a plutonium processing plant near Oklahoma City. In November of that year, she would be killed in a mysterious one-car crash. Prior to her death, Karen Silkwood had been critical of the plant’s health and safety procedures and had files numerous complaints to the Atomic Energy Commission about unsafe conditions at the plant. Was Karen’s death a tragic accident, or was it her status as a w...
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Murder in Ribble Valley

January 23, 2024 • 52 mins
Summary
In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the mysterious case of Jim Dawson, a farmer who was shot and later died from his injuries. The investigation takes a turn when it is discovered that the bullet was homemade and likely shot from a catapult. The locals in the small village of Bashall Eves are reluctant to talk about the case, leading to various theories, including mistaken identity and a jealous husband. The case rema...
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The Disappearance of Brian Vargo

January 16, 2024 • 63 mins
College years are typically a time of significant transformation. For many, it marks the initial taste of genuine autonomy, starting a path toward personal discovery. However, in 1976, this quest for self-understanding might have contributed to the disappearance of a college student.



Takeaways


  • The old school thinking surrounding marijuana as a gateway drug may have hindered the private investigator's investigation into Brian's di...
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The Case of Jean Townsend

January 9, 2024 • 55 mins
Summary

In this episode, Cherry and Morgan discuss the unsolved murder of Jean Townsend in 1954. They provide background information on Jean and her job as a manageress at a costume-making firm in London. The hosts also mention their plans for the year, including attending CrimeCon UK and True Crime Fest. They then delve into the details of Jean's murder, including her attendance at a pyramid party and her last moments before her bo...
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The Martin Family Disappearance

December 19, 2023 • 62 mins
In December 1958, The Martin family left their home in Portland, Oregon to gather some greenery for Christmas crafts. They would never return home. It has now been over 65 years since the Martin family's mysterious disappearance from the Columbia River Gorge, marking it as one of Oregon's most perplexing unsolved cases.

Takeaways
  • The disappearance of the Martin family remains an unsolved mystery.
  • The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon...
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The Murder of Patsy Morris

December 12, 2023 • 57 mins
Teenage girls are full of mystery- hormones all over the place as they embark on the journey to adulthood. For one young woman, adulthood would never be a place shed reach. Her parents would never know what kind of adult life she would lead- what job shed have and if shed have a family of her own one day.

Someone took that away from them.

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2023 Year End Lists

December 7, 2023 • 56 mins
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Oakley's Story

November 29, 2023 • 71 mins
For the initial three years of her life, Oakley Carlson was nurtured by caring foster parents, before eventually being reunited with her biological parents. In February 2021, Oakley went missing from Oakville, WA, a fact that unfortunately remained unreported for almost 10 months. Subsequent investigations into her disappearance uncovered a troubling situation in her biological parents' home, marked by child abuse, drug use, and th...
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The Case of Adam Ellison

November 14, 2023 • 49 mins
Adam Ellison was born on 7th Feb 1988, He worked at tesco in Prescot working through a management course and was described by colleagues and friends as a true gentleman. He was kind and loving and adored his family. They were a close family. Adam’s family clearly adored him.

November 2017 would be a month that the family would never forget, Adam was brutally murdered, his life stolen from him in a callous attack.

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Fager Family Murders

November 7, 2023 • 70 mins
During the '70s and '80s, a shadow of terror loomed over Wichita, Kansas, as the community was rocked by a series of horrific crimes. Although the infamous BTK was responsible for many of these heinous acts, some remained unconnected to his reign of terror. Among these was a chilling case from 1987, where a father and his two daughters were brutally slain in their own home. The mystery that persists: Who was behind these murders, a...
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Trick or True Crime?

October 31, 2023 • 54 mins
This week we have two cases for you that involve Halloween. But one is a trick (fake) and one is a true crime. Can you figure out which one is which?

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The Girl in the Box

October 24, 2023 • 60 mins
On September 15, 1981, Ursula Herrmann, a 10-year-old girl, rode her bike home after visiting with a cousin. She would never make it. This event marked the beginning of one of Germany’s most debated and infamous criminal cases in modern history.

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