Strangely

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

Poppy tells the true story of Jaythan Gilder and a high-end jewellery heist that unfolds inside Tiffany & Co, a case that takes a very unexpected turn once nature starts to take its course.Meanwhile, Luke brings a small story from one of the most remote places on Earth, where someone with a very questionable past turns up where absolutely no one expects him to be…Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

Luke tells the story of a self-declared kingdom established in the Scottish Borders by a man claiming to be African royalty. But as media attention grows and authorities move in, darker questions begin to emerge.Plus Poppy brings the gruesome tale of a South African crocodile suspected of swallowing a missing businessman… only for investigators to find it's carrying a dark secret.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

Poppy brings the story of missing woman Nancy Guthrie, mother to one of the US’s most well known news anchor. Will the ring doorbell footage provide answers? And what do her kidnappers want?Plus Luke tells the story of the world’s oldest living terrestrial mammal, who became embroiled in a scam. Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday

Poppy hears the story of former police detective Geoff Knupfer who made it his life’s work to find the bodies of murder victims. Working with serial killer Ian Brady’s accomplice Myra Hindley to find victims of the Moors murders. Plus Poppy brings the story of a missing woman on an Icelandic volcanoGet in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday