I Could Murder A Podcast

21-year-old Ricardo Lopez wakes up slightly earlier than normal - or potentially went the whole night without sleeping. He feels a strange sense of calm rush over him for the first time in years - as if everything has been leading up to this very moment. He sets up his video camera, just as he had done 100 times before… But today feels different. He scribbles on to the tape “Last Day - Ricardo López“. Before proceeding with his “ultimate plans”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After sharing a few drinks together at several different bars around the centre of the city of Auckland, 21 year old British Backpacker Grace Millane and 26 year old New Zealand Native Jesse Kempson - who appeared to be enjoying one another’s company - make their way back to Kempson’s apartment at the CityLife Hotel. Entering an elevator together, the pair make their way up to the third floor of the building, where they then head into Kempson’s £190-a-week room. As many drinks had been consumed, this is odd… But not too concerning for Grace, who had been told by the man she had matched with on Tinder, that he was “The Manager Of An Oil Company”. Unbeknownst to Grace, she has just entered the temporary home of a man with an extensive history of manipulative, abusive, highly troubling, and dangerous behaviours… And she would sadly not leave the room alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the night of April 14th, 1912, whilst most of her passengers had retired for the night, the RMS Titanic - the largest and most lavish ocean liner of its time - glided smoothly through the dark, icy waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. Suddenly, shortly before midnight, the ship’s lookouts spotted a massive iceberg emerge from the blackness of its path. News of the ship’s imminent danger quickly spreads amongst its crew, who try desperately to evade the disaster that was looming before them… But it was already far too late.We all know how the rest of the story goes... Cue the collision, cue the terror, and cue the subsequent sinking of the infamously “Unsinkable” ship.On the ocean floor, she now slept.That night, the Titanic claimed the lives of approximately 1500 people.One hundred and eleven years later…- She would claim five more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45-year-old Mr Anatoly Moskvin, regarded as a genius in Languages and History, held a macabre secret beneath the veneer of his seemingly ordinary, slightly isolated life… He also had developed intimate, expert-level knowledge on funerals and cemeteries across his country. And, on a cold November day in 2011, police made the chilling discovery of the mummified remains of 26 young girls in his apartment - all meticulously dressed and lined-up as life-sized dolls. Thus was born the name: The Human Dollmaker… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The South African Paralympic and Olympic sprinter, Oscar Pistorius, convicted of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on February 14, 2013. Pistorius claimed he mistook Steenkamp for an intruder and shot her through a locked bathroom door in his home. The trial, highly publicised and marked by intense media scrutiny, exposed conflicting testimonies and highlighted issues of domestic violence and gun control. Initially convicted of culpable homicide (manslaughter), the charge was later upgraded to murder on appeal. In 2017, Pistorius received a 13-year prison sentence, solidifying his dramatic fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 170 exclusive minisodes, check out icmap.co.ukAt the time of recording, of the 105 Whole Life Orders issued in the United Kingdom over the last forty years, only four of them have been females. The most recent addition, was dubbed “a killer nurse” for the alarming and heart-breaking number of newborns that died in her care. Another, together with her partner, terrorised an entire region as they sexually assaulted and murdered 5 children, before burying their bodies amongst the moors. Whilst another, acting alongside her husband, used their “house of horrors” to hold captive, torture, rape and murder at least a dozen females, predominantly teenagers, between the ages of 8 and 27.But today’s focus… Was a killer of men. It is believed that, over a period of ten days in March of 2013, 30-year-old Joanna Dennehy went on a killing spree across the city of Peterborough, butchering three men in the process, before discarding their remains in nearby ditches. Here, she claimed to have “Got a taste for it” and that the feeling was “Moreish”. Not satisfied by the Peterborough Spree, Joanna travelled 155 miles to the city of Hereford, where the brutal - and completely random attacks - started once again. In the space of less than two weeks, three men were dead, two men were severely injured, and Joanna Dennehy was on the run… This ultimately resulted in Joanna becoming recognised, and widely regarded, as one of Britain’s most terrifying serial killers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 170 exclusive minisodes, check out icmap.co.ukFor 44 days, Junko Furuta was held captive by a group of four high-school dropouts. The boys were bored, the boys were angry… And the boys were pure evil. Over the course of more than 6 Weeks, they were violent to Junko on more than a thousand separate occasions - causing so much harm to the girl that she regularly begged for them to end her life - but the boys refused… And the boys continued. For more than 1000 Hours, they subjected Junko to a world of unimaginable torture, humiliation, sexual abuse and manipulation. They bragged about their crimes and also invited others to partake in the mayhem - with between 30 and 100 extra attackers becoming involved over the Month. All of this was done before the boys ended her young life in the most brutal of fashions and further degraded her dead body. Though they had dismantled Junko physically, her spirit remained unbroken and was now free.What’s almost equally as disturbing is that all four boys - now men - walk the streets freely, today. And three of them have since been re-arrested at least once. With many believing that the group have been responsible for other tortures, other rapes and other unsolved murders… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the night of November 1st, 2007 - during the Italian public holiday of Ognissanti - 21 year old British Student Meredith Kercher shared dinner with friends before saying goodbye and making the short 500-yard walk back to her accommodation, located at Via Della Pergola 7, in Perugia, Italy. Over the following hours, one of the following four possibilities took place:1. A suspect followed her home.2. A suspect was waiting in her home.3. A suspect broke into her home.4. A suspect was invited into her home.As night fell on All Saints Day, All Souls Day emerged from the same darkness that the suspect had escaped into. And with this, Italy awoke to the news of a horrific murder mystery occurring on their very doorstep. On a day that the country spent honouring and celebrating the dead, another life would tragically be added to that list. Was it the work of Meredith’s housemates? Was it the work of a house guest? Or was it the work of a stranger?For more ICMAP content including over 170+ exclusive “minisodes”, head over to icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ICMAP RETURNS WITH A HUGE CASE.For more than 12 years, California was rocked by a series of horrifying home invasions, ferocious assaults, kidnappings, burglaries, stalkings, at least 50 rapes and 13 murders… All of which were at the hands of one lone, disturbed figure who was hidden in plain sight, by day, and lurking in the shadows, by night… For more ICMAP content including over 170+ exclusive “minisodes”, head over to icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ICMAP returns for series TEN! Listen carefully for the date...GREAT NEWS: We are now hosting ALL of our exclusive minisodes directly on Apple Podcasts, which you can now subscribe to from 2.99 per month! This will give you access to over 170 EXTRA audio minisodes (they're not really that mini...), previously found ONLY on icmap.co.ukSign up now and start binging before series 10!KDWYD...Tom, Dan & Ben Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For ICMAP's Series 9 Finale, the boys explore the fascinating case of the UK's Most Infamous Heist: The Great Train Robbery.Thank you to all who have listened, watched reviewed, shared & commented. This series has been really special for us!We will return before you know it and this time we'll be going back to basics in some regards... Watch out 👀Tom, Ben & Dan XFor more content during our break:www.icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most request cases to date… the boys explore the case of 9/11: The September 11th Attacks. On the morning of Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, America was brought to its knees. As the fading summer sun rose over New York City and its many millions of residents went about starting their day, 19 hijackers seized control of four passenger planes and systematically crashed them into each of the two most prominent World Trade Center Towers, The Pentagon, and aimed a fourth for either The Capitol Building or The White House before it’s heroic passengers forced a different outcome. Within moments, the iconic Manhattan skyline was engulfed in flames, smoke, and screams - and the world watched on in horror as the towers collapsed in a devastating cascade of destruction. Though America was broken, a nation was united in mourning the many thousands of lives that were tragically taken in the attacks, with many - including those high in power and persuasion - demanding immediate justice... And revenge. Visit www.icmap.co.uk for HUNDREDS more cases! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During a span of almost two decades, Peter Tobin became a human embodiment of horror and hate. With a predatory instinct and pure evil in his nature, Tobin prowled the streets of England and Scotland, preying on the innocent and vulnerable. His crimes, characterised by unspeakable brutality and depravity, paint a chilling portrait of pure horror unleashed upon the country. From his early years steeped in violence and darkness to his calculated and sadistic reign as a serial killer, Tobin's legacy is one of unrelenting horror. His victims, often young women and girls, fell prey to his twisted desires, their lives extinguished in the most gruesome and merciless manner imaginable. As the authorities raced against time to stop his ever changing reign of terror, the true extent of Tobin's depravity was laid bare, leaving a scar on society that has never fully healed.This is a case we didn't expect to cover, but found it fascinating nonetheless. Please let us know what you think!Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronnie and Reggie Kray, infamous criminal twin brothers from London's East End, exploded onto the scene in the swinging 1960s - rising to infamy as larger-than-life gangsters and underworld overlords. With a lethal cocktail of charm and extreme violence, the pair carved out their empire through a trail of blood, guts, and broken bones amidst numerous turf wars. Their criminal portfolio ranged from daring armed robberies to chilling contract killings, with multiple instances of arson and extortion, making the twins feared and revered in equal measure across London's seedy streets... But it wasn't just their criminal exploits that captured the public’s imagination; it was their magnetic personalities and glamorous celebrity connections that added an irresistible (and contrasting) allure to their dark and dangerous world. The Krays lived fast, loved hard, and fought dirty, leaving behind a legacy of brutality and mayhem that continues to fascinate and terrify to this very day...Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tap here to grab a FREE case of wine!The Casey Anthony case sent shockwaves across America in 2008 as a young mother stood trial for the spiralled into a high-stakes legal battle filled with twists, turns, and courtroom drama. As the evidence unfolded, the public was captivated by the mystery and misinformation surrounding Caylee's disappearance and Casey's role in the tragedy. With intense media scrutiny and passionate debates raging, the trial culminated in a stunning verdict that left many shocked and divided…Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Tom, Ben & Dan explore the fascinating case of North Sentinel Island. Home to the Sentinelese, one of the last remaining uncontacted tribes in the world, the island is legally off-limits to visitors due to the tribe's supposed extreme hostility towards outsiders.Attempts to approach or make contact with the Sentinelese have resulted in vigorous rejection, violent encounters - and even the loss of lives - with the tribe fiercely defending their territory with bows, arrows, and spears. Let us know what you think of this one!Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the seemingly ordinary streets of mid-century London, with a new queen on the throne and memories of the war fading, Mr John Reginald Christie harboured a dark secret, hidden in plain sight amidst the bustling city life. The unassuming ‘alleged’ medical professional and police constable ensnared unsuspecting victims with charm and deceit, inviting them into his home under false pretences. Behind closed doors, his facade crumbled, revealing the true horrors that lurked within. Women vanish without a trace, their fates sealed by Christie's evil desires. Each victim became another chapter in his macabre, twisted story, their remains concealed within the very walls of his residence. As the city continued on, oblivious to the atrocities unfolding within its midst, John Christie resumed his reign of terror, a shadowy figure haunting the collective consciousness of the capital with his chilling series of gruesome crimes…Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.uk‘The Bain Family Murders’ has long been regarded as one of New Zealand's most infamous and disturbing criminal cases… The tragic events unfolded during the early hours of June 20th, 1994, in the city of Dunedin, when five members of the Bain family were found dead in their home. Whilst the sixth member - the family’s eldest son, David, remained unharmed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.ukThe boys are back for another (perhaps) unexpected but VERY interesting case: The Stanford Prison Experiment.The Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by psychologist Dr Philip Zimbardo in 1971, is shrouded in horrific controversies that continue to disturb its participants to date. Intended to examine the psychological effects of perceived power, the experiment involved college students assigned to play roles as guards and prisoners in a simulated prison environment.Please let us know what you think of this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Click HERE for more exclusive ICMAP content!www.icmap.co.ukWe're back in your earholes for another fascinating case: The Enfield Haunting. We loved discussing this one...In every story of things that go bump in the night, there are two possibilities. One, that it's a hoax. Two, that there’s something going on beyond the grasp of the human mind...Let us know what you think about this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.