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Criminal, Interrupted

Hosted by Sophie Imogen · true crime · EN · 37 episodes

About this Podcast:

Criminal, Interrupted is a true crime podcast that dives into cases where something doesn’t add up.As the host of Criminal, Interrupted, I studied psychological science and criminology, and being a level of understanding of human behaviour and storytelling to the podcast. Once a week, I share a case that lingers in my mind and I invite listeners to explore the stories with me.

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What is Criminal, Interrupted about?

Criminal, Interrupted is a true crime podcast that dives into cases where something doesn’t add up. As the host of Criminal, Interrupted, I studied psychological science and criminology, and being a level of understanding of human behaviour and storytelling to the podcast.

Who hosts Criminal, Interrupted?

Criminal, Interrupted is hosted by Sophie Imogen. The show has published 37 episodes to date.

What has Criminal, Interrupted covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Worlds Worst Mother: Diane Downs (Part 2)" (15 April 2026, 30 minutes), "Worlds Worst Mother: Diane Downs (Part 2)" (15 April 2026, 30 minutes), and "World's Worst Mother: Diane Downs (Part One)" (27 March 2026, 49 minutes).

How often does Criminal, Interrupted publish?

Criminal, Interrupted publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 37 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Criminal, Interrupted?

Booking probability for Criminal, Interrupted is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Criminal, Interrupted requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Criminal, Interrupted's contact route on record: verified email.

About the host

Sophie Imogen hosts Criminal, Interrupted, a true crime show with 37 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Criminal, Interrupted

    Worlds Worst Mother: Diane Downs (Part 2)

    Apr 15, 202630 min

    In Part One, we spoke about the path that led Diane Downs to the night of May 19th, 1983 , from her strict and turbulent upbringing, to the birth of her three children, to the shooting that left one dead and two...

  • Criminal, Interrupted

    Worlds Worst Mother: Diane Downs (Part 2)

    Apr 15, 202630 min

    In Part One, we spoke about the path that led Diane Downs to the night of May 19th, 1983 , from her strict and turbulent upbringing, to the birth of her three children, to the shooting that left one dead and two...

  • Criminal, Interrupted

    World's Worst Mother: Diane Downs (Part One)

    Mar 27, 202649 min

    In May 1983, a young mother named Diane Downs rushed into an Oregon hospital with a story that seemed like a parent's worst nightmare. She claimed a stranger had stopped her on a rural road and opened fire on her three...

  • Criminal, Interrupted

    A Monster Killing Another Monster: The Death of Ian Huntley

    Mar 22, 202615 min

    This episode examines the fatal 2026 attack on Ian Huntley inside HMP Frankland and the identification of Anthony Russell as the inmate charged with his murder. I outline the events leading to Huntley’s death, Russell’s...

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    Behind the Façade: The Hart Family Case

    Feb 20, 202622 min

    On March 26th, 2018, a family SUV was found at the base of a cliff on California’s Highway 1. At first it looked like a tragic accident , a road trip gone wrong. But investigators quickly realized there were no skid...

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    William MacDonald: The Sydney Mutilator

    Jan 19, 202630 min

    In the early 1960s, Sydney was a vibrant city, unaware that a predator was moving quietly through its streets. Between 1961 and 1962, five men would fall victim to a killer whose brutality shocked Australia and left...

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    Mick Philpott: Derbys Worst Father

    Jan 11, 202642 min

    On 11 May 2012, a house fire on Victory Road in Derby, England, resulted in the deaths of six children from the same family: Duwayne, Jade, John, Jack, Jesse, and Jayden Philpott. The incident initially appeared to be a...

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    The Watts Family Murders: Christopher Watts' Selfish Decision

    Jan 5, 20261h 10m

    In August 2018, the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her two young daughters captured the attention of the world. What began as a missing‑persons case in a quiet Colorado suburb quickly unraveled into one of the most...

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    The Arkansas Christmas Murders: Ronald Gene Simmons

    Dec 24, 20251h 27m

    In the winter of 1987, in the quiet rural stretch of Pope County, Arkansas, a man named Ronald Gene Simmons committed one of the most devastating crimes in American history. Over the course of three days, he murdered...

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    Katherine Knight: The Australian Butcher

    Dec 16, 202540 min

    In February 2000, the quiet town of Aberdeen, New South Wales, became the centre of one of Australia’s most shocking criminal cases. Katherine Knight , a former abattoir worker with a long history of violence in her...

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    The Cleveland Kidnappings: Ariel Castro

    Dec 8, 20251h 46m

    Between 2002 and 2004, three young women vanished from the streets of Cleveland, Ohio. Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina DeJesus, each taken while walking alone, each disappearing without a trace. For over a...

  • Criminal, Interrupted

    Thanksgiving Day Massacre: Paul Michael Merhige *Reupload*

    Dec 1, 202526 min

    This unfortunately had to be uploaded due to audio issues. I hope you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones. It's a day typically associated with family, gratitude, and coming together. But tragically...

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    The Soham Murders: Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman

    Nov 21, 20251h 6m

    In August 2002, the quiet, safe town of Soham, England, turned into ground zero for a national tragedy. Best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, both ten years old, vanished while walking home from a barbecue in...

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    U.Ks Worst Serial Pedophile: Richard Huckle

    Nov 15, 202536 min

    Today, we're going to delve into one of the most chilling cases of transnational child sexual abuse ever uncovered in the UK, the case of Richard Huckle . Huckle presented himself as a caring, friendly, and dedicated...

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    How to Murder Your Husband: The Case of Nancy Brophy

    Nov 13, 202535 min

    On June 2nd, 2018, students at the Oregon Culinary Institute walked into class expecting to see their instructor, Chef Dan Brophy, ready to greet them. Instead, they found him lying on the kitchen floor, shot dead. What...

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    The Stayner Brothers: From Yosemite Hero to Yosemite Killer

    Nov 5, 202540 min

    The American family tragedy started in 1972 with a kidnapping that shocked the nation. For seven years, the Stayners lived a nightmare until Steven Stayner returned home a hero. But that same trauma consumed his older...

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    The Tragic Case of Maddie Clifton: Hidden Under the Waterbed

    Oct 30, 202518 min

    In the 1990s, neighbourhoods were playgrounds, and the front door was rarely locked. But in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1998, that innocence was violently murdered. When eight-year-old Maddie Clifton vanished after going...

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    Victim or Villain? The Menendez Brothers Case

    Oct 28, 202543 min

    In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez killed their wealthy parents in a Beverly Hills mansion, shocking the world with their immediate, lavish post-murder spending. Was it the cold-blooded pursuit of a multi-million dollar...

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    Inside the Monstrous Life of Ian Watkins, the Lostprophets Front Man

    Oct 15, 202526 min

    Ian Watkins was once the celebrated frontman of Lostprophets, a band that sold millions of records and commanded stages around the world. But behind the fame was a predator whose crimes shocked even seasoned...

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    The Case of Richard Chase, The Vampire of Sacramento

    Oct 14, 202538 min

    Richard Chase was an American serial killer, cannibal and necrophile who killed six people in Sacramento, California, between December 1977 and January 1978. Chase became known as ‘The Vampire of Sacramento,’ a name...

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