Terror Bites: Bite Sized True Crime

In this gripping episode of Terror Bites, we delve into the unsettling series of deaths that occurred between 2022 and 2023 in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake. Twelve men, predominantly with darker features and last seen near the bustling Rainey Street, were found dead in the lake, sparking widespread speculation about a possible serial killer dubbed “The Rainey Street Ripper.” Despite official conclusions attributing most cases to accidental drownings or medical issues, public skepticism grew, fueled by past police controversies and a growing distrust in law enforcement. Social media platforms and online forums buzzed with amateur sleuths and content creators dissecting the pattern of deaths, while crime experts and former APD personnel weighed in on the anomalies. Though the frequency of such cases has since declined, and the fervor in online communities has waned, the mystery lingers, highlighting the influence of digital crime communities and the public’s quest for truth in the face of institutional narratives.

In this gripping episode of Terror Bites, we unravel the chilling true crime story of Jill Meagher—an ABC journalist whose shocking 2012 abduction and murder by repeat offender Adrian Bayley shook Australia to its core. We dive deep into the timeline of her final hours, Bayley’s disturbing criminal history, and the public outrage that followed. With dark humour and sharp analysis, we explore how systemic failures in the parole system allowed a predator to walk free until it was far too late.This episode is essential listening for true crime fans interested in justice reform, Australia’s most notorious murder cases, and how one woman’s tragic death changed national laws.

In this unsettling episode of Terror Bites, we delve into the twisted world of Ronald Platt, a man whose obsession with decomposition led him to commit unspeakable acts. When police discovered his apartment, they found body parts in jars, preserved and cataloged like a sick science experiment. What began with grave robbing soon escalated into murder and the most chilling part? Ronald Platt wasn’t finished yet. His journals revealed a plan for more victims and it was only a matter of time before his dark fascination spiraled further.Tune in for this gripping true crime tale of body parts, murder, and madness, and subscribe to Terror Bites for more stories from the darkest corners of true crime. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM.

In this harrowing episode of Terror Bites, we take you deep inside one of the most disturbing true crime cases in U.S. history—The Toolbox Murders. In 1979, serial killers Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris abducted, tortured, and murdered five teenage girls across Southern California, using everyday tools as instruments of horror. But it wasn’t just the crimes that shocked the nation—it was what came next.We unpack the chilling courtroom drama that followed. From the haunting audio tape played in court to the eyewitness testimony from one of the killers himself, this trial was unlike anything the justice system had ever seen. With forensic evidence, psychological warfare, and a smiling killer on the stand, the case was a nightmare come to life and justice had to face it head-on.This is more than a story of violence. It’s a look at evil, accountability, and a justice system pushed to its limit. If you’re drawn to true crime trials, serial killer psychology, and real-life horror, this episode will leave you shaken.

In this gripping episode of Terror Bites, we unravel one of Australia’s most mysterious true crime cases — the 2001 disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the remote Northern Territory. Alongside his girlfriend Joanne Lees, Peter was ambushed by a stranger on a desolate stretch of highway near Barrow Creek. What followed was a terrifying ordeal that gripped the world, sparked a massive manhunt, and ended in a murder conviction—despite Peter’s body never being found. Was it the perfect crime in the unforgiving Australian Outback? Or does someone still know more than they’re saying?Join us as we explore the chilling details, police investigation, media frenzy, and eventual arrest of Bradley John Murdoch—the man convicted of Peter’s murder. With suspense, survival, and unanswered questions, this episode is a must-listen for true crime fans who crave real-life mysteries, unsolved disappearances, and shocking twists.

When grieving families trusted Michael and Kathleen Coudriet to cremate their loved ones, they had no idea the bodies would never leave the house. What started as a “compassionate, affordable” funeral service turned into something far more sinister—a horror show of rotting corpses, fake ashes, and a house of unimaginable decay.By the time police forced their way inside, the Coudriets’ suburban home was filled with bodies, some melting into the floors, others wrapped in plastic like a macabre collection. The most chilling part? Many of these families had already held funerals, burying urns filled with fireplace soot instead of their loved ones’ remains.How did they get away with this for so long? And what kind of mindset allows someone to hoard the dead like forgotten junk? Join Terror Bites as we uncover one of the most disturbing funeral home frauds in modern history—a case where death wasn’t the end, but just the beginning of the nightmare.Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode—new true crime horrors drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM.

In one of Australia’s most bizarre and chilling true crime cases, a family lunch in Leongatha, Victoria ended in murder, mystery, and media frenzy. When Erin Patterson prepared a seemingly innocent meal of beef wellington, three of her guests—including her former in-laws—were dead within days. The suspected culprit? Death cap mushrooms, one of the world’s most lethal poisons.But was this a tragic accident, or a premeditated poisoning? Investigators soon uncovered twisting alibis, hidden pasts, and shocking evidence that led to murder charges in late 2024. With a sensational trial looming, the question remains: Did Erin Patterson serve up a deadly dish on purpose? Or is she the victim of a horrifying coincidence?Join Terror Bites as we unravel the shocking details, dissect the forensic evidence, and explore one of the most gripping murder cases in Australian history.Subscribe now for weekly deep dives into the world’s most disturbing and unsolved true crime cases. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM.

He was supposed to heal, but instead, Dr. Graeme Reeves destroyed lives. Banned from practicing obstetrics after being deemed psychologically unstable, Reeves didn’t stop—he simply moved to a small Australian town, where hundreds of women unknowingly became his victims. Performing unauthorised surgeries, brutal mutilations, and illegal hysterectomies, he left his patients permanently disfigured, infertile, and traumatised.Even more chilling? The body parts he removed were never found.How did a known predator continue practicing medicine for years? How many more victims remain silent? And what exactly did he do with the human remains?In this episode of Terror Bites, we uncover one of Australia’s most horrifying medical crimes, where trust in a doctor turned into a waking nightmare.New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM. Subscribe now—because sometimes, the real horror isn’t in the shadows, but in the places meant to keep us safe.

Bruce McArthur was a landscaper, a grandfather, and even a part-time mall Santa. But behind the friendly façade lurked a serial killer who turned Toronto’s flower beds into burial grounds. Between 2010 and 2017, men from the city’s LGBTQ+ community began disappearing without a trace until investigators uncovered a horrifying truth.McArthur wasn’t just murdering his victims; he was dismembering them and hiding their remains in the gardens of unsuspecting clients.This episode of Terror Bites unearths the chilling details of McArthur’s double life, the police investigation that nearly missed him, and the shocking discovery that finally ended his reign of terror. How did he evade capture for nearly a decade? And how many more victims might still be out there?New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM. Subscribe now and step into the darkness.