Share

cover art for I Could Murder A Podcast

I Could Murder A Podcast

Breaking down the darkest cases in true crime... with some light relief!


Latest episode

  • 13. The Legend of The Flying Dutchman

    01:08:43||Season 13, Ep. 13
    For centuries, sailors have told stories of a mysterious ship doomed to roam the oceans forever.The legend of the Flying Dutchman is one of the oldest and most chilling maritime myths ever recorded. Said to appear during violent storms and thick sea fog, the ghostly vessel became a terrifying omen for crews crossing dangerous waters.From whispered sightings in the 1700s to reports involving royal passengers, experienced captains, and entire crews, the story has refused to disappear. Some believed it was a warning of disaster. Others claimed the ship was cursed, trapped between life and death for eternity.But where did the legend begin? Was there ever a real ship behind the tale, or did fear and isolation at sea create the perfect ghost story?In this episode, we explore the origins of the Flying Dutchman, the most famous sightings throughout history, and why this phantom ship still haunts popular culture today.Perfect listening for a dark night at sea…

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 12. Josef Mengele: “The Angel Of Death”

    01:36:15||Season 13, Ep. 12
    HOLY SH*T?! Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmapDuring World War II, one name became closely associated with the horrors of Auschwitz: Josef Mengele.A trained physician and officer within the Nazi regime, Mengele carried out a series of so-called medical experiments on prisoners, actions that have since become some of the most widely condemned in modern history.After the war ended, he evaded capture for decades, moving across continents while international efforts to locate him continued. His disappearance, and the years he spent in hiding, added another layer to a story already defined by cruelty and unanswered questions.In this episode, we examine his early life, his role during the war, the global manhunt that followed, and how his legacy continues to shape discussions around ethics, accountability, and justice.
  • 11. The Feral Child: "Genie", Locked Away For 13 Years...

    01:26:42||Season 13, Ep. 11
    Support ICMAP... HOLY SH*T?! Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmapIn 1970, authorities in California made a discovery that would go on to become one of the most widely studied and debated cases in modern psychology.A young girl, later known as Genie, had spent most of her childhood in extreme isolation, cut off from the outside world during her most important developmental years.When she was finally found, her condition raised profound questions about language, human development, and the long-term effects of deprivation. Scientists, doctors, and researchers became deeply involved in her case, hoping to better understand what happens when a child grows up without normal social interaction.But alongside the scientific interest came ethical concerns, controversy, and ongoing debate about how her case was handled.In this episode, we explore Genie’s early life, her discovery, the intense attention that followed, and the lasting questions her story continues to raise today...
  • 10. Jihadi John: The World’s Most Wanted Executioner

    01:28:20||Season 13, Ep. 10
    HOLY SH*T?! Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmapThe world came to know him as “Jihadi John”. A masked figure who became one of the most recognisable faces linked to extremist propaganda during the height of global tensions in the 2010s.But behind the name was Mohammed Emwazi, a man from London whose path into radicalisation shocked many who had known him earlier in life.As his identity was uncovered, questions quickly followed. How did someone with a seemingly ordinary background become associated with one of the most widely discussed extremist movements in recent history? What were the warning signs, and could anything have been done differently?This episode explores Emwazi’s early life, the events that led to his radicalisation, the international effort to identify him, and the lasting impact his story had on public perception, security, and global policy.
  • 9. The Tool Box Killers: The Crimes Of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris

    01:28:29||Season 13, Ep. 9
    HOLY SH*T?! Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmapIn the late 1970s, a series of crimes in California left investigators facing one of the most disturbing cases of the era.When authorities began closing in on Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, they uncovered a pattern of calculated and deeply troubling behaviour that had gone unnoticed for far too long.As the investigation developed, evidence began to reveal the scale of what had taken place, leading to arrests that would bring national attention and a trial that remains one of the most infamous in U.S. history.This episode breaks down how the case unfolded, how the pair were eventually identified, and the lasting impact it had on law enforcement and public awareness.
  • 8. Tortured By Her Friends: Shanda Sharer

    01:17:20||Season 13, Ep. 8
    HOLY SH*T?! Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmapIn January 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer went missing in Indiana. What followed would become one of the most deeply upsetting cases in the state’s history.As the investigation unfolded, the truth revealed a series of events that shocked both law enforcement and the public. The case quickly drew national attention, not just because of what happened, but because of who was responsible.It’s a story that raises difficult questions about influence, accountability, and how something like this could happen in the first place.In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the people involved, and the investigation that brought the case to light and why it still resonates decades later.
  • 7. Sagamihara: Japan’s Deadliest Care Home Attack Explained

    01:20:41||Season 13, Ep. 7
    HOLY SH*T - Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmapIn July 2016, a quiet care facility in Sagamihara, Japan, became the scene of one of the most shocking crimes in the country’s modern history.In the early hours of the morning, a former employee returned to the building, setting in motion a devastating chain of events that would leave the nation in disbelief. As details emerged, the case raised difficult questions about ideology, warning signs, and how such a tragedy could unfold in a place meant for care and safety.The incident sparked widespread discussion across Japan and beyond, not only because of the scale of what happened, but also due to the motivations behind it and the vulnerability of those involved.In this episode, we break down the timeline, the background of Satoshi Uematsu, and the investigation that followed... exploring how this case continues to be remembered years later.