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On Tuesday morning, 23rd September 1975, the corpses of three unmarried siblings, last surviving members of the ancient Luxton clan of Winkleigh, North Devon, were found on their remote farm. All three had had their heads blown off. Robbie's cheeks and neck had been stabbed; Frances had a broken...

Incarceration has a long and inglorious history, from dungeons in the bowels of castles to oppressive penal colonies in Australia. Karen Farrington brings this history up to the 21st century, exploring some of the world's worst prisons, from Alcatraz to Pollsmoor, and the unending battles that rage between convicts and warders. Inside the prison walls, gangs rule, guards devise sadistic punishments, and newcomers suffer abuse at the hands of experienced tormentors.

In 2011, an Ecuadorian court issued a landmark $9.5 billion judgment against Chevron for decades of oil pollution in the Amazon rainforest. The ruling was celebrated as a historic win for Indigenous communities—and for the New York-based lawyer who helped lead the case, Steven Donziger. But Chevron never paid. Instead, the company fought back, accusing Donziger of fraud and waging an aggressive legal campaign that would ultimately leave him disbarred and under house arrest.

Salt of the Earth is the true story of a courageous woman who survived a hellish twentieth century nightmare. Mob violence, injustice, kidnapping, murder and suicide were the black holes in the awful astronomy of Elaine Gere’s life. Somehow, she had to summon the courage to endure: to honor her beloved dead and to rebuild the shattered lives of the sons who depended on her strength.

Join Chad and Sheri for Season 6 of the Investigate Earth Conspiracy Podcast! Dive deep into the world’s most intriguing conspiracy theories as we uncover new information and insights. We love hearing from our listeners, so share your thoughts and opinions for a chance to be featured on the show. Many episodes will be presented as two-part series, ensuring comprehensive coverage of each topic. Don’t miss out—tune in for an exciting season of revelations and discussions!

Join host Ava Grey as she investigates why flat Earth theory refuses to fade, exploring centuries of pseudoscience, ironclad evidence for a spherical planet, and the modern online communities where conspiracy meets belonging. Each episode unpacks the history, science, and psychology behind civilization's most persistent myth. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Tony Ortega explores his favorite "fringe" topics, including Bible prophecy, conspiracy theory, and true crime.

Colombian Killers explores the stories of three men who have forever tainted the lush fields of Latin America. This book narrates the sadistic acts of serial killers Luis Alfredo Garavito, Pedro Alonzo Lopez, and Daniel Camargo Barbosa.

In this 2018 New York Times Notable Book,Paige Williams "does for fossils what Susan Orlean did for orchids" (Book Riot) in her account of one Florida man's attempt to sell a dinosaur skeleton from Mongolia--a story "steeped in natural history, human nature, commerce, crime, science, and...

Trapped 2,300 feet underground with dwindling supplies and fading hope, 33 Chilean miners faced the unthinkable—69 days in darkness waiting for rescue. This gripping documentary series explores the extraordinary psychology, groundbreaking engineering, and inspiring leadership that turned potential tragedy into one of history's most remarkable survival stories. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

“Cinematic, suspenseful, totally immersive.” —Zoë Schlanger, New York Times bestselling author of The Light Eaters “This book is a marvel.” —Robert Moor, New York Times bestselling author of On Trails and In Trees “Masterful reporting. As riveting as any thriller.” —Seth Harp...

Before eighteen-year-old Craig Semple joined the New South Wales Police Force in 1988, he was someone who generally preferred to steer clear of trouble. But–like so many young police officers–he gradually built resilience to fear through a process of selflessly, and often recklessly, turning towards danger. By the time he started locking horns with some of the most notorious members of Australia's outlaw motorcycle gangs, Craig believed himself to be bulletproof.

Step into the shoes of a lawyer, as he stumbles upon a mysterious scene on leaving his office - an apparent fight and a gunshot from across the hall. To his surprise, there is no trace of a victim or perpetrator, despite the impossibility of anyone leaving without being noticed. A banker has been murdered. But who is the culprit? A colleague, the banker’s enchanting ward, or an enigmatic woman who visited the office earlier? And what role does the amnesiac man rescued from the river play, a man whose first memory is a disconcerting fall through the earth? Join us as we unravel this ...

Jamie and Angie here, better know as "Jangie". Each episode, we'll take you on a gripping journey through the events of true crime stories, exploring cases and hopefully teach you a thing or two of what you can avoid or do if you're caught in a similar situation. And the best part? We're bringing our own unique perspectives and our whimsical friendship into the mix. Get ready for some banter, laughs, and maybe even a few gasps as we navigate the chilling world of true crime together. Keep listening, be aware and be safe, because we are living a twisted…hell on earth.

AUSTRALIA'S WEIRD. LET’S TALK ABOUT IT. Warm Red Earth is a podcast that explores the odder parts of Australiana, from forgotten history to folklore and even a bit of superstition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Williams was a successful tech entrepreneur living a quiet life with his family in a Fort Worth suburb. Until one night in 2011, when his whole world came crashing down. Greg had been shot in cold blood, as he lay sleeping in bed. His wife and business partner, Michele, called 911, alleging an intruder had fired the fatal shot. What really happened to Greg Williams, and who is responsible for his death? Join award-winning journalist Claire St. Amant as she re-examines the complicated murder investigation, where Greg’s case is only the beginning. Texas Justice Tour: https://bit.ly/...

At 23, William Simon Baekeland was well on his way to becoming the world’s best traveled person. The “billionaire” heir to a great plastics fortune had already visited 163 countries, but his real passion was finding ways to visit the world’s most challenging destinations. He earned rock-star status in the world of extreme travel. But when his story began to unravel, an eccentric group of hyper-well-traveled country collectors were left wondering how they had allowed their obsession to blind them to the warning signs that William Baekeland wasn’t who they thought he was.