
Episode 70: Shannon Matthews
TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the shocking case of Shannon Matthews. When nine-year-old Shannon disappeared on her way home from school, the UK rallied together to help bring her home. But what started as a desp

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Mainly Murder with Meg & Mum is a light-hearted true crime podcast where two Aussie women, Meg and her mum, tackle the darker side of life with a delightful dose of humour. Their unique mother-daughter dynamic keeps the conversation engaging and entertaining, making even the most chilling topics feel approachable. Perfect for true crime fans who appreciate a little levity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the shocking case of Shannon Matthews. When nine-year-old Shannon disappeared on her way home from school, the UK rallied together to help bring her home. But what started as a desp

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we're covering one of the most infamous cases of the 1990s. When Lorena Bobbitt took a kitchen knife to her husband, John Wayne Bobbitt, the story exploded across the world—but the headlines

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the tragic case of Dorothy Stratten, a young Playboy model and rising Hollywood star whose promising future was cut short by a controlling and obsessive relationship. Note: Th

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we're heading back to Sydney in 1988 to discuss the case of Janine Balding. What started as a simple trip home after work ended in tragedy. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic even

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the case of Melanie McGuire, the New Jersey nurse who became known as the “Suitcase Killer” after her husband’s dismembered remains were discovered in suitcases along the Chesapeake

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re covering the heartbreaking and disturbing case of Skylar Neese, the 16-year-old West Virginia teen who vanished after sneaking out of her bedroom window late one night in 2012. At firs

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover two seriously disturbing UK cases — John Straffen and Raymond Morris. We talk through the crimes, the investigations, and the terrifying details behind two men who became some of Br

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re celebrating 60 episodes of Mainly Murder with Meg & Mum by putting Mum’s memory to the test. One question from every case we’ve covered so far… 60 cases, 60 questions, and plenty of ch

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we sit down with “Mr Fletcher” —a voice from within Australia’s firearms community—to talk about gun culture, firearm laws, and how the country’s relationship with guns changed forever after

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re covering the devastating case of the Port Arthur Massacre, one of the deadliest mass shootings in Australian history. We talk through what happened on that day in 1996, how the events

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the case of Richard Ramirez — aka the Night Stalker. We break down his horrifying crime spree across California, where he would break into homes at night and attack random victims,

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we cover the heartbreaking case of Lesley Molseed, an 11-year-old girl whose murder led to one of the most devastating miscarriages of justice in the UK. We unpack what happened the day she

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearance of John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan. In November 1974, his children’s nanny, Sandra Rivett, was found brutally murdered in the basement of the family

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re talking about the cases that led to the phrase “going postal” becoming part of everyday language — and trust us, the story behind it is a lot darker than the throwaway joke it sometime

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re heading to Aradale Mental Hospital and its notorious high-security ward, J Ward. Once home to thousands of psychiatric patients, Aradale became one of Australia’s largest asylums — whi

TODAY’S CASE In this episode we’re diving into the disturbing case of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, the couple whose crimes terrorised Canada in the early 1990s. From manipulation and control to a legal outcome that l

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we unpack the chilling case of Fritz Haarmann — a trusted police informant who turned out to be one of Germany’s most terrifying serial killers. Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic

TODAY’S CASE She ran a quiet little shop, loved her kids, and was known for her sweet nature… and even sweeter tea cakes. But behind closed doors, Leonarda Cianciulli was hiding something unthinkable. In this episode, we

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we’re talking about the heartbreaking case of six-year-old Kylie Maybury. A little girl who should’ve been safe, Kylie vanished and her family and community were left searching for answers f

TODAY’S CASE In this episode, we discuss the disappearance of Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old who vanished during a strange, stop-filled drive in 2013. We break down the final known movements, the mysterious crash, and why
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