Killers, Cults and Queens

🎟️ SEE US LIVE ON TOUREdinburgh, London and Brighton tickets, plus London livestream options: https://cheerfulearful.co.ukThe Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable. On the night of 14 April 1912, everything changed.In Part 2 of our Titanic series, Killers, Cults & Queens takes you inside the final hours of RMS Titanic — from the moment the iceberg was spotted to the devastating decisions that followed.Why were Titanic's lifeboats launched half empty? What did "women and children first" actually mean? Why did some passengers refuse to leave the ship? And how did so many people remain trapped on board as Titanic sank into the freezing Atlantic?As the ship takes on water, panic slowly spreads across the decks. Lifeboats disappear into the darkness, third-class passengers struggle to reach the upper decks, and Titanic begins her terrifying final descent.We'll follow the disaster minute by minute, including the iceberg collision, the evacuation, the lifeboats, the band playing as the ship sank, the treatment of third-class passengers, Titanic breaking apart and the final moments before the wreck disappeared beneath the Atlantic.This is the second part of our Titanic series. Watch Part 1 first for the story of how Titanic was built, why she was considered unsinkable and what happened during her maiden voyage.⚠️ This episode contains discussions of death, disaster and mass casualty.🎧 ABOUT KILLERS, CULTS & QUEENSHosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce, Killers, Cults & Queens explores the strangest true crime cases, dark history, cults, paranormal mysteries and downright weird corners of the world.Subscribe for more true crime, historical disasters, dark history and fascinating real-life stories.🎟️ SEE US LIVE ON TOUREdinburgh, London and Brighton tickets, plus London livestream options:https://cheerfulearful.co.uk💜 JOIN OUR PATREONGet ad-free episodes, early access and exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueens#Titanic #TitanicDisaster #TitanicSinking #TrueCrime #DarkHistory

The Titanic was the most luxurious ship in the world. But how did the supposedly unsinkable ship go from a floating palace to one of history's deadliest maritime disasters? And what REALLY happened before she ever hit the iceberg?In Part 1 of our Titanic series, Cheryl and Nikki explore the incredible true story of the RMS Titanic, from her construction in Belfast to her ill-fated maiden voyage in April 1912.Forget everything you think you know from the blockbuster movie. We're going back to the beginning to uncover the real history of the Titanic, the lives of the passengers, the extraordinary luxury on board, and the warning signs that came before the tragedy.In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, we investigate:🚢 How the Titanic was built, and why White Star Line wanted to create the biggest and most luxurious passenger ship in the world.💰 The staggering cost of building the Titanic, including what her construction would cost in today's money.⚓ The horrific working conditions faced by the shipbuilders in Belfast, including the deaths and injuries that occurred before the Titanic even set sail.🥂 What life was REALLY like on board the Titanic, from the extravagant first-class suites and heated swimming pool to the very different experiences of second and third-class passengers.🛳️ The Titanic's famous maiden voyage, her journey from Belfast to Southampton, and the near-collision that happened before she had even properly left port.🎬 What James Cameron's Titanic movie got right, what was dramatised, and the real stories of the people whose lives would be changed forever.From mechanical camels and luxury dining to the thousands of people who believed they were boarding the safest ship ever built, this is the story of the Titanic before disaster struck.This is Part 1 of our three-part Titanic series. Next time, we'll be heading into the freezing Atlantic to uncover the terrifying night the Titanic struck the iceberg, the lifeboat disaster, and the final hours of the ship of dreams.💬 Did you watch Titanic in the cinema? Do you remember the Titanic magazine that let you build your own ship? Tell us in the comments!🎧 ABOUT KILLERS, CULTS & QUEENSHosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce, Killers, Cults & Queens explores the strangest true crime cases, dark history, cults, paranormal mysteries and downright weird corners of the world.Subscribe for more true crime, historical disasters, dark history and fascinating real-life stories.🎟️ SEE US LIVE ON TOUREdinburgh, London and Brighton tickets, plus London livestream options:https://cheerful-earful.co.uk💜 JOIN OUR PATREONGet ad-free episodes, early access and exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueens⚠️ This episode is intended for adults aged 18 and over and contains discussions of death, workplace fatalities and historical tragedy.#Titanic #TitanicHistory #TitanicDocumentary #DarkHistory #KillersCultsAndQueens

On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl spill the tea on their upcoming live shows and what to expect. Nikki tells all about her new(ish) portable DVD player that sounds like an aircraft and the pair reflect on the nostalgic DVDs and all their bonus bonanza. The pair debrief on this week’s case on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey and react to some listener comments who have some thoughts on potential suspects that weren’t even a thought! Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has an UPDATE on the case too as her rabbit hole is a further deep dive into John Mark Carr, one of the suspects in the the case, and who they were married too will blow your mind! Cheryl has been OBSESSED with Big Brother and the relaunch and takes a trip down memory lane on some absolute corkers of classic moments. ENJOY DIVAS!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon

COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!8th October- The Bedford - London (Livestream available if you can't make it in person)15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh28th October - Komedia - Brightonhttps://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/In the final episode of our four-part series on the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey, we turn our attention to the Ramsey family themselves — Patsy, Burke and John — and examine the theories, evidence and unanswered questions that have kept this case in the public eye for almost 30 years.We revisit the controversial pineapple theory, the fibres found on the ransom note's duct tape, the disputed interpretation of the 911 call, the Ramsey family's decision to hire lawyers and private investigators, and the grand jury proceedings of 1999. We also discuss the DNA evidence that led to the Ramsey family being publicly cleared in 2008.Then we get into some of the strangest and most debated details of the case: the alleged photograph taken inside the Ramsey home on Christmas night, the handwriting comparison involving Patsy Ramsey and the infamous ransom note, and the theories surrounding Burke Ramsey and the torch found in the house.As always, we're separating documented evidence from speculation and looking at the theories that have developed around one of America's most notorious unsolved murders.At the centre of all the theories, documentaries and decades of speculation remains the same fact: JonBenét Ramsey was a six-year-old girl whose murder remains officially unsolved.This is Killers, Cults & Queens.⚠️ This episode discusses the murder of a child and contains disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early.And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!8th October- The Bedford - London15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh28th October - Komedia - Brightonhttps://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.comIf you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000#JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsQueens

Who killed JonBenét Ramsey?In Part Three of our deep dive into one of the most notorious unsolved murder cases in modern history, Nikki and Cheryl examine the suspects, theories and bizarre confessions surrounding the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey.From the intruder theory and the strange circumstances surrounding the ransom note, to the people investigated by police and the suspects who later inserted themselves into the case, we look at some of the most widely discussed possibilities surrounding JonBenét's death.We examine the claims surrounding Gary Oliva, whose possession of images of JonBenét and later confession brought renewed attention to him, as well as John Mark Karr, who claimed he had murdered JonBenét before DNA evidence ultimately ruled him out.But the investigation eventually comes back to the Ramsey family themselves. We look at the questions surrounding John Ramsey's actions on the morning JonBenét was found, the contamination of the crime scene, the family's interviews with investigators and the various theories that have circulated about what may have happened inside the Ramsey home.And just when you think we're reaching the end of the case… we're not.This was supposed to be a three-part series. It has now become four.⚠️ This episode discusses the murder of a child, sexual abuse and other disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early.And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!8th October- The Bedford - London15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh28th October - Komedia - Brightonhttps://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.comIf you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000#JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsQueens

On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl dive straight into it with their weekly updates. Cheryl has been chasing her shopping Dopamine high ever since she hit the shops with her sister & Nikki spills the beans on her solo trip to the Soho Theatre. The Queens give you all an update on the podcast too!In an audience request, the pair do one more blind ranking but this time… British Chain Restaurants. And let’s just say, Nikki’s ranking is definitely gonna leave you angry! Diving down the rabbit hole this week, fresh off of the episode discourse, Nikki delves into the world of beauty pageants and tells us the top 10 weird and wonderful pageants from around the world. And Cheryl off the back of her shopping spree expresses her frustration of clothing sizing inconsistencies and why we have so many different clothing size guides around the world1Its an extra long one today so… ENJOY DIVAS!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon

The investigation into the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey continues in Part Two of our deep dive into one of the most infamous unsolved true crime cases in history.In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl return to Boulder, Colorado, in the aftermath of JonBenét's murder on Boxing Day 1996. What should have been a straightforward investigation into a kidnapping quickly became a murder investigation — but the crime scene had already been seriously compromised.We look at the Ramsey family, the backgrounds of John, Patsy and Burke Ramsey, and the events surrounding the discovery of JonBenét's body. We also examine the ransom note found inside the family home, including the bizarre $118,000 demand that matched John Ramsey's Christmas bonus, and why investigators questioned whether it was really written by a kidnapper.We also delve into JonBenét Ramsey's autopsy findings, the clothing and DNA evidence, the fibres discovered on the duct tape, the mysterious pineapple found in her stomach, and the problems created when family members, friends and police moved around the house before the crime scene could be properly secured.With the evidence seemingly pointing in different directions, investigators were left facing two competing possibilities: was JonBenét killed by someone inside the Ramsey family, or was there an intruder who entered the house that night?And as the investigation develops, the Ramsey family find themselves increasingly at the centre of suspicion while continuing to insist that an intruder was responsible.This is Part Two of our four-part JonBenét Ramsey series. In Part Three, we begin working through the suspects, intruder theories, false confessions and DNA developments that have kept this case in the public eye for decades.⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, graphic injuries and potential sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!8th October- The Bedford - London15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh28th October - Komedia - Brightonhttps://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/ 🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.comIf you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Christmas Day. A beautiful family home. Presents under the tree. And a six-year-old beauty queen who has no idea that this will be her final Christmas.In December 1996, JonBenét Ramsey was murdered inside her family home in Boulder, Colorado. By the following morning, her mother had discovered a bizarre ransom note claiming that JonBenét had been kidnapped — and the police were called.But there was a problem.JonBenét was never taken from the house.Her body would be discovered hours later in the basement.In Part 1 of our four-part JonBenét Ramsey deep dive, Nikki and Cheryl take you back to Christmas 1996 and examine the night JonBenét was murdered, the shocking ransom note, the 911 call, the discovery of her body and the chaotic first hours of the police investigation.How did a kidnapping turn into a murder inside the Ramsey family home? Why was there a ransom note demanding $118,000? And how did the initial investigation become so complicated so quickly?And perhaps most importantly… was JonBenét really ever taken from the house at all?This is one of the most infamous and controversial unsolved murder cases in true crime history — and we're going right back to the beginning.⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, injury detail and potential sexual abuse injuries. Please proceed with caution.This is Part 1 of 4 in our JonBenét Ramsey series. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss Parts 2, 3 and 4, where we dig deeper into the Ramsey family, the forensic evidence, the police investigation, the suspects and where the case stands today.Watch the full video episode on YouTube and join the conversation in the comments with your theories.⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, graphic injuries and potential sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!8th October- The Bedford - London15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh28th October - Komedia - Brightonhttps://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.comIf you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000#JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsAndQueens