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Every week Irish comedian Julie Jay chats historical true-crime with her favourite funny people.

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On August 22nd, 1922, LA police found Dolly Oesterreich locked in her closet and her husband Fred, shot dead. Dolly professed her innocence, but police were certain that she played a hand in Fred's death. What they did not expect to find, however, was that the killer was someone living secretly within their suburban home, and with whom Dolly had a disturbing relationship.@juliejaycomedy chats to @mannion-sharon. Thank you so much for listening to Crimeland, and for your support of this podcast. If you have enjoyed it, please rate/review/subscribe wherever you listen.Big love,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Madeline Smith was a young Glaswegian socialite who became embroiled in a scandalous 19th century murder trial. The case against her would see her stand accused of a terrible revenge killing, but was she in fact innocent of the crime of which she stood accused, and instead herself the subject of malice?@juliejaycomedy talks to the brilliant @gracemulvey. If you have enjoyed the pod we would really appreciate it if you could rate, review or subscribe wherever you get your episodes. Also if you could spare the price of a coffee a month we would be so grateful if you could support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcast, where you can get early access to episodes, bonus content and enjoy your pods ad-free.Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'You know what they say, rob me once, shame on you, rob me twice, shame on me, rob me three times it's time to go home to your mam'In April 1922 every member of the Gruber family were found brutally slaughtered on their farm in rural Germany. The sheer horror of the crime shocked the local Bavarian community, but did a killer walk amongst them?@juliejaycomedy talks to the brilliant @ali_fox_. If you have enjoyed this episode you can rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.For the price of a coffee a month, you can help contribute towards production costs by donating at https://www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcast. We make no money from advertisers so any help is really appreciated, so much.Thanks a million for listening!Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1762 Martha Ray, a milliner and daughter a dressmaker, caught the eye of John Montagu, Earl of Sandwich. Then aged 44 and married with children, he would embark on a love affair with the young woman which would ultimately lead to murder.@juliejaycomedy chats to the brilliant @katieboylecomic. If you have enjoyed this episode we would be hugely grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe. You can also help cover the production costs of this podcast by supporting us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcastThank you so much for listening!Grá Mór,J xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the 1930s a German doctor Friedrich Ritter and his partner Dori Strauch embarked upon a journey to the Galapagos Island to carve a new life for themselves away from the trappings of modern mankind. But the arrival of newcomers to their adopted island of Floreana would bring conflict, mystery, and even murder.@juliejaycomedy chats to @erinmcgathy. If you have enjoyed the podcast we would love if you could rate, review, subscribe or support us on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/crimelandpodcast. Any support goes towards paying guests for their time, covering production and studio fees and helping to build our community of Crimelanders.Thank you so much for listening and supporting our podcast!Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the summer of 2013, 19 year old Michaella Mc Collum departs Northern Ireland for a summer of fun on the party island of Ibiza. Within a few weeks of arriving, however, she will be at the centre of an international drug smuggling scandal which will garner huge media attention.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to the brilliant Conor Behan (@itsconorbehan). If you have enjoyed this episode we would massively appreciate it if you could rate us or better again, recommend us to a friend.Thank you so much for listening and mind yourself, you are very important to us!Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Tamám Shud case, also known as the Mystery of the Somerton Man, is an unsolved case of an unidentified man found dead in 1948 on the Somerton Park beach, just south of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The case would become one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in Australian crime, and confound detectives for decades to come.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) talks to Jason Brennan (@jasonbcomedy) and Kevin Larney (@kevlarcomedy) of Shite Talk Irish History Podcast (shitetalkhistory). If you have enjoyed this episode we would really appreciate if you could rate or review us, subscribe to Crimeland or better again, recommend us to a friend!Thank you so much for listening and mind yourself, you are very special to us.Grá Mór,J xGrá Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Albert Johnson, also known as the Mad Trapper of Rat River, was a fugitive whose actions stemming from a trapping dispute eventually sparked a huge manhunt in the Northwest Territories and Yukon in Northern Canada.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to Roger O'Sullivan (@rogerocomedy) of Unexplained Legends podcast. If you have enjoyed this episode please recommend us to a friend, subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and/or rate or review us on Apple and Spotify and help us grow our wonderful community of Crimelanders.Thank you so much for listening and mind yourself, you mean a lot to us!Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 'Werewolf of Allariz' was Spain’s first serial killer, a tailor named Manuel Blanco Romasanta. But was there a more paranormal explanation for his horrendous deeds?Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) talks to the certified comic and seanchaí Kyla Cobbler (@kylacobbler). If you have enjoyed this episode please rate or review us on Spotify, subscribe to our pod and/or tell a friend to help grow our little Crimelander community.Thanks so much for listening!Grá Mór,Julie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the 13th November 1990, the small seaside township of Aramoana, near Dunedin, was the scene of what was then the deadliest mass murder in New Zealand history.David Gray, a 33-year-old unemployed Aramoana resident, went on a rampage following a verbal dispute with a neighbour. What followed would change the town forever and force a re-examination of gun laws in New Zealand.Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) talks to the brilliant @peterflanagancomedy. Follow Peter on all his socials for brilliant stand-up and writing.If you have enjoyed this episode, please recommend us to a friend, rate or review us or alternatively subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.Grá mór,Julie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Countess Elizabeth Báthory was a Hungarian noblewoman who, along with four of her servants were accused of torturing and killing hundreds of girls and women between 1590 and 1610. She is purported to be the most prolific female serial killer ever - but how much of her legend is fact and how much is fiction?Julie Jay (@juliejaycomedy) chats to the brilliant Fiona Frawley (@fionafrawl). If you have enjoyed the podcast please rate or review us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your pods.Big love,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Born Amelia Hobley in 1938, Amelia Elizabeth Dyer trained as a nurse and midwife. In 1969, recently widowed and seeking a new business venture to support herself, Amelia turned to baby farming—a Victorian term for the practice of adopting unwanted infants in exchange for money.Initially Amelia appears to take good care of these newborns until, that is, authorities start suspecting that something much more sinister is afoot.Julie Jay talks to Lynda Weston of Lynda With a Why Podcast. If you have enjoyed this episode we would be hugely appreciative if you could rate/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox or whereever you get your podcasts.Thank you so much for listening.Big love,Julie x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1888 the streets of London’s East End were stalked by a serial killer known as the Whitechapel Butcher. The murderer was never caught, but many now believe the killer was, in fact, a female. Could Jack The Ripper have in fact been Jill The Ripper? And if that was the case, could the murderess in question be Mary Pearcey?Comedian Julie Jay talks to Grace Mulvey. You can find Grace across all socials @gracemulveycomedy. If you have enjoyed this episode, we would love if you could subscribe to this podcast and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.Thanks so much for listening,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crimeland is back baby!Giulia Tofana was a 17th-century poisoner who sold her signature concoction to wives that wanted to kill their husbands, but was ultimately foiled by that old chestnut: a bowl of soup. Julie Jay talks to professional husband Fred Cooke.If you enjoyed this episode even a little bit please leave us a five star review and subscribe to us wherever you listen to your podcasts.Big love,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln in 1865 resulted in a 12 day manhunt which would see both Confederates and Union supporters momentarily united in their pursuit of a killer whose crime shocked a nation. @juliejaycomedy (instagram, TikTok) speaks to @seanburkeshow (instagram, TikTok). If you have enjoyed this episode we would be so grateful if you could rate or review us wherever you listen to your pods and recommend us to a friend.Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 1961 Michael Rockefeller, the son of the prominent politician and businessman Nelson Rockefeller, disappeared in the swamp of Papua New Guinea while collecting art for his father's New York museum. Dutch authorities who controlled Papua New Guinea at the time ruled Michael's disappearance a probable drowning, but the more likely cause of death was likely a lot more shocking.@juliejaycomedy (insta, tiktok) talks to the comedic ledgebag that is @desbishop. If you have enjoyed this episode please rate or review us wherever you get your podcast, recommend us to a friend or share us on your socials (if you haven't enjoyed this episode please just stay off the web)Grá Mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In early 1982, socialite Malcolm MacArthur was setting up a life with his partner, Brenda Little and their seven-year-old son in the Spanish island of Tenerife. Having run out of money but determined to hide his financial predicament he came up with a plan which would result in a double murder of two innocent people which would shock the nation. The acronym used by the Irish Taoiseach used to describe the crime, GUBU (grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented) would come to sum up everything that Charles Haughey and his party mishandled over the course of their tenure, and the serial killing would ultimately bring down a government in the most dramatic way imaginable.Julie Jay chats to the hilarious and lovely Killian Sundermann. If you have enjoyed the podcast we would be so grateful if you could rate or review us wherever you listen to your podcasts and please recommend us to a friend. If you haven't enjoyed this episode, please stay off the internet.Grá mór,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the morning of January 13th 2010 Al Irwin - deputy chief police officer of Conyers, Georgia - was flagged down by 16 year old identical twins Jazmiyah and Tazmiyah Whitehead. The girls were hysterical having discovered their 34 year old mother Nikki murdered in their home - and what would unfold would be a crime that would defy belief.@juliejaycomedy chats to the FABULOUS duo Anna Carey and Karyn Moynihan of Double Love podcast (@svhpodcast). If you wish to support this podcast you can do so at www.headstuffpodcasts.com.Thank you so much for listening, mind yourself,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 2012, Croydon, England: Tia Sharp, an outgoing, popular 12 year old disappears without a trace, giving rise to a huge search campaign and a nation hoping and praying for her safe return. But what happened to Tia would shock even the most hardened investigator, and defy all comprehension.@juliejaycomedy chats to @sophieshanley. If you wish to support this podcast you can avail of an extra episode on www.headstuffpodcasts.comThank you so much for listening.Mind yourself,J x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'Grease was about John Gotti? Wow!'Raised on the streets of New York, young John Gotti found his way into the Gambino crime family, eventually having the boss removed and becoming head of the powerful family. What would follow would be a crime career with a difference@juliejaycomedy chats to @fredstercooke. If you have enjoyed this episode we would be super grateful if you could support us on https://headstuffpodcasts.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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