The Casual Criminalist
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SummaryTrue crime often gets lost in sensationalism, but The Casual Criminalist takes a different approach. Every Monday and Friday, the show dives deep into the darkest corners of history and the modern era to peel back the layers of the world’s most baffling, gruesome, and controversial cases. From cold cases and systemic failures in law enforcement to bizarre tales of obsession like the Shark Arm Murders or the haunting mystery of the Yuba County Five, the podcast treats every story with the seriousness they deserve while maintaining an accessible, conversational rhythm. What sets this show apart is its focus on the "why" and "how" behind the headlines. It doesn't just recount the crimes; it examines the institutional negligence, sociopolitical biases, and psychological triggers that allowed these events to unfold. Whether it is uncovering a tragic miscarriage of justice in the Philippines or analyzing the chilling professional facades of serial killers like Rex Heuermann, the show consistently highlights how easily truth can be obscured by incompetence or apathy. If you are looking for a deep dive that balances meticulous research with a human-focused lens, this is your home for exploring the complexities of human depravity and the persistent search for justice. Join us as we unpack the patterns, the red flags, and the haunting reality of the criminal world.
Updated Jul 8, 2026
Episodes
The Yosemite Park Killer: Twisted Family Turmoil Turns Murderous
A serial killer haunts the woods of Yosemite while hiding a dark past defined by his own brother’s kidnapping.
Unsolved: The Atlanta Ripper
Between 1911 and 1912, a shadowy serial killer targeted vulnerable women in Atlanta, leaving a trail of mystery.
Flashback to The Shark Arm Murders: The Mystery of the Missing Arm
A captive tiger shark regurgitated a severed human arm, sparking a bizarre 1930s murder investigation in Australia.
Rex Heuermann: The Gilgo Beach Killer
For over a decade, Rex Heuermann lived a double life as a suburban architect while preying on women near Gilgo Beach.
Flashback to The Chiong Sisters: The Most Insane Miscarriage of Justice
The controversial murder trial of the Chiong sisters exposed a web of corruption and a grave miscarriage of justice.
Unsolved: The Yuba County Five
Five men vanished after a basketball game, leading to a baffling, tragic mystery that remains unsolved to this day.
Kouri Richins Killed Her Husband and Wrote a Children's Book About It
Kouri Richins poisoned her husband with fentanyl then cynically marketed a children’s book about grieving his death.
The Worst Serial Killer Fumbles by Police (Of All Time)
Incompetent police investigations consistently allowed notorious serial killers to evade capture and claim more lives.
Igor Komarov: the Bali Dismembering Case
A viral ransom video of a Ukrainian influencer in Bali sparked global skepticism before turning into a real nightmare.
Carl Tanzler: The Man Who Stole a Corpse and Lived With It for 7 Years.
Driven by a delusional obsession, a radiologist steals the corpse of a deceased patient to live with her for years.
North Korea Stole a 13 Year Old Girl and Lied About It for Decades
North Korean agents abducted 13-year-old Megumi Yokota in 1977, sparking a decades-long international mystery.
Sweden's Most Hated Man Was Murdered and Nobody Knows Who Did It
Sweden's most controversial Prime Minister was gunned down in public, leaving behind a 40-year cold case mystery.
The Family Massacre That England Got Wrong
Jeremy Bamber was sentenced to life for the 1985 White House Farm massacre, but questions remain about his guilt.
He Studied Crime So He Could Commit One: The Idaho College Murders
A PhD student in criminology put his academic studies into practice to commit the brutal Idaho college murders.
Thomas Neill Cream: The Lambeth Poisoner
Armed with a medical degree and a lethal dose of strychnine, the Lambeth Poisoner preyed on London’s most vulnerable.
Flashback to The Brothel Killers
The Mushroom Murders: When Erin Patterson Poisoned Her In-Laws with Beef Wellington
Erin Patterson invites her in-laws to a fatal beef Wellington lunch poisoned with deadly death cap mushrooms.
Flashback to Joseph James DeAngelo: The Golden State Killer
Explore the chilling evolution of the Golden State Killer, from his early ransacking sprees to his shift into murder.
The Insane Prison Escape of Thabo Bester
Convicted murderer Thabo Bester orchestrated a chilling prison break by faking his own death in a fiery cell escape.
Scrooge McDuck, the Terrorist
A master extortionist terrorizes Germany by using a pipe bomb and a bizarre Disney-themed alias to demand millions.
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