True Crime Couple

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  • Join married couple Kay and John as they cover some of the lesser known true crime cases. In this bi-weekly podcast, Kay presents the case to both the audience and John at the same time, so they can react together. We pride ourselves on the research we conduct and the respect we show to victims. We hope you enjoy!
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  • Episode 202: The Crimes of Mr. Cruel

    Episode 202: The Crimes of Mr. Cruel
    Apr 7 2025
    ** We are releasing a past patreon episode in place of a new episode as promised. Pray for us as we are deep in the newborn trenches**

    The crimes of the man who was given the moniker of Mr. Cruel have been emblazoned in the minds of the residents of the greater Melbourne area for almost four decades now. We do not know if the man who inflicted so much pain into the lives of so many will ever be caught, but we do know the hunt for him will never stop.


    Sources

    https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/01/26/mr-cruel-serial-rapist-and-murderer-overview-of-case/
    https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mr-cruels-victim-sharon-wills-wants-closure-after-childhood-abduction/news-story/5a7d31b10436dc70b8d47ccb4810a4fe
    https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/09/04/the-abduction-of-sharon-wills/
    https://www.google.com/search?q=sunrise+on+december+27+1988+ringwood+austalia&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS789US789&oq=sunrise+on+december+27+1988+ringwood+austalia&aqs=chrome..69i57j33i10.17560j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/mr-cruel
    https://melbinmarvels.com/2021/02/24/mr-cruel-2-the-lower-plenty-attack/
    https://melbinmarvels.com/2022/01/20/the-abduction-of-nicola-lynas
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/120653574/
    https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-age/22082407/
    https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/8c5f843543b740bc96d972e9519ea122
    https://whoismrcruel.com/suspects/
    Mr. Cruel | The Mystery Murderer of Melbourne (Phyllis Chan’s plea is the first clip in doc.)
    Hunting Mr. Cruel
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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Episode 201: Richard Carno | Untold Devastation

    Episode 201: Richard Carno | Untold Devastation
    Mar 29 2025
    During a bitterly cold day on January 30, 2002 a man was witnessed by multiple people running for his life while his hands were restrained with duct tape. Unfortunately, no one called the police. The following day he was found murdered in a car on the busy Las Vegas Blvd. Join me as I tell John just what happened to Richard Carno.

    Sources:
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/150826370/?match=1&terms=richard%20carno
    https://www.sevenhillsbi.com/about/las-vegas-community-resources/vegas-suicide-rates/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20in%202008%2C%20National,higher%20than%20for%20those%20who
    https://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/jan/22/siblings-facing-off-against-each-other-in-murder-t/
    Access to local newspapers through Newspapers.com
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 200: The Eastside Killer | Part II

    Episode 200: The Eastside Killer | Part II
    Mar 11 2025
    In the summer of 1990 the bar scene of Bellevue Washington was being stalked by a sadistic killer. Join me for part two of our two part episode as I tell John how this monster was caught.


    Sources:

    https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/1994/60673-1-1.html

    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8158272_The_Rarity_of_Unusal_Dispositions_of_Victim_Bodies_Staging_and_Posing

    https://www.newspapers.com/image/738777312/?match=1&terms=Mary%20Ann%20Pohlreich

    The News Tribune, Article by Michael Gilbert dated 1/10/1991 accessed through Newspapers.com

    The News Tribune, Article by the Associated Press 10/14/94 accessed through Newspapers.com
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    49 mins
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Great podcast!

Great podcast! I enjoy listening to the story and the thinking through the case as you go through the case.

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great podcast

very good reading of story. one I had never heard. Just found this podcast am going to follow right now

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Outstanding structure & details of each story told

Love this couple’s storytelling & it flows naturally. They are extremely respectable of the families & victims. Enjoy their chemistry & respect for each other as they work together to tell the story.

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Great

Love listening to these guys just be a normal married couple. Very similar to my husband and myself. Feel like we all know each other!! 🥰🥰🥰

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best true crime podcast (in my opinion)

love this podcast. listening to you guys is so entertaining. I've shared your podcast with all my friends. ❤️

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I look forward to your stories

I love listening to this podcast. I started last April when I started working 3rd shift. The crazy good stories get me through the night. I’ve now listened so much that I have to wait for a new episode each week. I don’t mind the wait though!

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fun couple!

I listen to several true crime podcasts and true crime. couple is by far my favorite. I love kay's voice and accent and the way that she tells the stories- always respectful of the victims but keeps things interesting all the way through.

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Best True Crime Podcast I've Discovered Recently

I really like this podcast.

The cases are very well-researched, written and told. They're just chock full of details and information. Even the most famous cases are worth listening to again. There is nothing shoddy about this podcast, they really do their work. I found myself wondering how on earth they find the time!

There are ton of cases I'd never heard before.

The presentation is very good. Straightforward but not boring. She knows how to just tell a good story. There is minimal banter, I get the feeling she really knows the world of true crime and isn't just jumping on a bandwagon.

The Narration gets knocked down one star because the sound is not good--please get better microphones!!

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Love everything about this podcast!

Love love LOVE you guys! It has become one of my favorite podcasts. I think you're both great and look forward to hearing more! Keep up the great work!

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!!!!!!

You guys are my fav true crime podcast! This might sound weird but Kay- I love the way you enunciate your words. Your voice is also beautiful, even when you’re sick lol ❤️ John- I love your commentary. It’s funny sometimes and sometimes I’m thinking the same thing you are lol. Plus, your voices complement each other and That’s huge when you’re listening and not watching. For me it is anyways. I love how in depth these stories are and Kay is always so respectful of the victims and I love that. You guys are amazing and I listen to you guys at work, while cooking/cleaning, driving without the kids lol and walking the dog. I Literally listen all the time lol. Thanks for the stories and please never stop doing this podcast!! ❤️❤️❤️

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