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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.
Sophie Imogen hosts Criminal, Interrupted, a true crime show with 37 episodes published.
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 fighting
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 k
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
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 mark
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 inve
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
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 s
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 six
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 rela
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 decade
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,
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 the
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 tea
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
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 br
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 t
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 inh
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 investigator
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 born
When a Florida man won $30 million, he thought it would bring freedom. Instead, it brought lawsuits, manipulation, and betrayal. This episode traces how Abraham Shakespeare’s generosity made him a target , and how the wo
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Criminal, Interrupted is hosted by Sophie Imogen. The show is categorised under true crime and has published 37 episodes.
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