Episode #3
The Amityville Horror(s)
Nov 11, 202548 minS7
<p>In this episode we discuss the Ronald DeFeo murders, changing stories, terrible films, most of a top 5 and Mark really likes Claude Rains.</p>
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In our bi-weekly podcast we take a light-hearted look at the story behind an event on this week in true crime history.
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What is True Crime Diary about?
In our bi-weekly podcast we take a light-hearted look at the story behind an event on this week in true crime history.
What has True Crime Diary covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Amityville Horror(s)" (11 November 2025, 48 minutes), "The Baker Street Robbery" (10 September 2025, 34 minutes), and "The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist" (27 August 2025, 26 minutes).
How often does True Crime Diary publish?
True Crime Diary publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 86 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on True Crime Diary?
Booking probability for True Crime Diary is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. True Crime Diary requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. True Crime Diary's contact route on record: public web form.
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True Crime Diary is a comedy podcast with 86 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #2
The Baker Street Robbery
Sep 10, 202534 minS7<p>In this episode we discuss the Baker Street safety deposit box robbery, very long drawers, Ham radio, fried chicken and a random diamond.</p>
Episode #1
The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
Aug 27, 202526 minS7<p>In this episode we discuss the theft of thousands of barrels of maple syrup, Jed gets honey everywhere and Rue is confused by rhyming slang.</p>
Episode #9
Snyder & Gray: Caught on film
Mar 17, 202538 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss the murderous Snyder & Gray, motor-boating, corset sales and a concealed camera.</p>
Episode #8
The Charlie Chaplin Grave Robbery
Mar 3, 202536 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss the theft of Charlie Chaplin's body from his grave, the disposal of Rue's body, Shakespeare's skull, geo-locating and potato-heads.</p>
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Feb 17, 202549 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss the Acid Bath Murderer, 1950s house prices, penny arcades, pointless pandas and Madame Tussauds.</p>
Episode #6
The Mad Bomber of New York City
Jan 20, 202537 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss George Metesky the Mad Bomber of New York City, when is a bomber not a bomber, criminal profiling and Mark's scare.</p>
Episode #5
The Demon of the Belfry
Jan 6, 202528 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss two time killer Theodore Durrant, seasonal events cupboards and Jed won’t borrow a book.</p>
Episode #4
The Santa Claus Bank Robbery
Dec 23, 202440 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss the 1927 Santa Claus bank robbery fiasco, cash for pardons, the back half of a reindeer and a very merry Christmas.</p>
Episode #3
Caravaggio: Baroque 'n' Roll
Nov 25, 202437 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss the great Baroque painter and miscreant Caravaggio, unlicensed swords, lead paint and fleeing.</p>
Episode #2
Fatty Arbuckle: Trials and Tribulations
Nov 12, 202439 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss the arrest of Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle, Thomas the Tank Engine, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the fickle finger of stardom.</p>
Episode #1
Jolly Jane: Angel of Death
Oct 28, 202437 minS6<p>In this episode we discuss notorious serial poisoner Jane Toppen, white coats and Hi-Viz, a cocktail of gin, and top of the crops.</p>
Episode #14
The Cato Street Conspiracy
Feb 29, 202434 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss The Cato Street Conspiracy to overthrow the British government, civil unrest and grenades.</p>
Episode #13
The Antwerp Diamond Heist
Feb 14, 202437 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss the theft of $100million in diamonds from the Antwerp Diamond Centre, the controversy of keys and the mystery of Belgian accents.</p>
Episode #12
The Tottenham Outrage
Jan 29, 202447 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss the very slow pursuit of a wages snatch, too many bullets, a jousting cyclist, spilt milk and the King's Police Medal.</p> <p>The sound on this one is a bit hokey but like spilled milk I'm...
Episode #11
Poor William Weare: The Radlett Murder
Jan 15, 202439 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss the murder of William Weare, bare-knuckle boxing, Elstree studios, wax heads and commemorative ceramics.</p> <p>Due to some technical difficulties the sound is sub-optimal but...
Episode #10
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men and The Theatre
Jan 1, 202433 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss the theft of a building by William Shakespeare's troupe the Lord Chamberlain's Men, bridges and barges, and death by planet.</p>
Episode #9
Piltdown Man: The Missing Link
Dec 18, 202343 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss Piltdown Man the fraudulent discovery of the missing link, Tollund Man which is a different man altogether, Ötzi the ice man which is a different man also and the great peat/mud debate.</p>
Dec 4, 202332 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss the kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jnr, a briefcase full of money, a pocketful of dimes, and there are all too many ring-a-ding-dings.</p>
Episode #7
The Heathrow Bullion Heist
Nov 20, 202344 minS5<p>In this episode we discuss the theft of gold bullion from the Brinks-Mat warehouse at London's Heathrow Airport, the M25 Killer, that bloke Jed met once and everyone has a story about a film set.</p>
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