Strangely

After surviving the sinking of the Titanic, the collision of its sister ship Olympic, and the sinking of Britannic during the First World War, Violet Jessup became known as "Miss Unsinkable". In this episode, Poppy tells the true story of the woman who cheated death at sea time and time again.Plus, Luke brings the tale of a deadly rivalry between French pétanque players, and shares the latest on his investigative series, The Surgeon of St Helena.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

With the World Cup dominating headlines, Luke tells the true story of the theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy ahead of the 1966 World Cup, involving bungled security, ransom demands and a dog called Pickles.Plus, Poppy brings the tale of the footballer who discovered he had died after his team held a minute's silence in his honour.Also, Luke shares more about his new investigative series, The Surgeon of St Helena, exploring allegations of medical malpractice, corruption and injustice on one of Britain's most remote overseas territories. It's available to listen to now.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

Poppy tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of six followers of the University of Cosmic Intelligence, an online cult led by a self-proclaimed prophet whose teachings blended cosmic spirituality, conspiracy theories and complete separation from the outside world.Meanwhile, Luke explores a bizarre mouse plague sweeping Western Australia…Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

Luke tells the story of Tristan da Cunha and the 1961 volcanic eruption that forced its entire population to evacuate to the UK, and what happened when they tried to adjust to a completely unfamiliar modern world.Meanwhile, Poppy explores a murder case in Northern Ireland where a carefully constructed online presence was used as an alibi.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

Luke tells the story of a young Swiss man who decided owning land wasn't enough, and set out to become the King of Switzerland.Meanwhile, Poppy explores one of the most daring prison escapes ever attempted, involving a notorious criminal, a high security prison and a plan years in the making.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

We’re thrilled to today be sharing an episode with you from a sister podcast on the Always True Crime Network, Paranormia. Join host Elizabeth McCafferty as she explores the chilling case of The Inukun Shooting, a story in which a talented Inuit actor claimed he was being possessed by terrifying creatures from Alaskan folklore.Paranormia is a weekly podcast exploring what happens when true crime and the paranormal collide, from cults and cursed objects to ghosts, folklore, and psychological experiments. New episodes of Paranormia are available every Wednesday.And don’t worry, Strangely will be back soon for Season 2 with more bizarre stories, mysteries, and unexplained encounters. In the meantime, if you’ve got a strange experience or story of your own to share, we’d love to hear from you at strangely@alwaystruecrime.com