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  • The Father Who Said It Was Love: The Robert Latimer Case

    The Father Who Said It Was Love: The Robert Latimer Case
    2026/03/20
    In October 1993, a small farming community in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, was shaken when Robert Latimer was arrested for killing his own daughter. At first, Tracy Latimer’s death didn’t seem suspicious. She had lived her entire life with severe cerebral palsy, daily seizures, chronic pain, and repeated surgeries. Her health was fragile, and her family had spent years caring for her through hospital stays, procedures, and constant medical complications. But the autopsy told a different story. Robert later admitted that he had ended Tracy’s life himself, saying he believed he was sparing her from more suffering after doctors told the family she would need another painful surgery. What followed was a trial that divided Canada. Some people believed Robert Latimer was a loving father forced into an impossible decision. Others believed his actions crossed a line that can never be justified. The case sparked national debate about euthanasia, disability rights, parental authority, and whether compassion can ever be a legal defence to murder. Even today, the questions raised by Tracy Latimer’s death remain unresolved. Can killing someone ever be an act of mercy? ⚠️ Listener discretion advised. This episode discusses disability, chronic illness, and the death of a child. Sources: http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/humanrights/endoflife/latimer/2000/06b http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/humanrights/endoflife/latimer/victim-murderer https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/1470/index.do https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/robert-latimer-case https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/robert-latimer-25-years-later-1.5360711 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 分
  • A Predator in Uniform: The Kidnapping and Murder of Sarah Everard

    A Predator in Uniform: The Kidnapping and Murder of Sarah Everard
    2026/03/17
    In March 2021, 33‑year‑old Sarah Everard disappeared while walking home from a friend’s house in South London. What began as a missing person’s case quickly turned into one of the most shocking and heartbreaking stories the UK has ever seen...because the man responsible wasn’t a stranger in the dark. He was a police officer. This episode takes a deep, updated look at the full story of Sarah Everard’s murder; who she was, what happened on the night she vanished, and how her death sparked an international movement demanding change for women’s safety and accountability within policing. We’ll revisit the original coverage of this case and layer in new details from recent investigations, public inquiries, and reports exposing how Wayne Couzens—an armed officer in the Metropolitan Police—was able to abuse his position of authority to commit this heinous crime. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0433k22x9vo https://www.met.police.uk/police-forces/metropolitan-police/areas/about-us/about-the-met/bcr/baroness-casey-review/ https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Wayne-Couzens-Sentencing-Remarks.pdf https://criminalinjurieshelpline.co.uk/blog/sarah-everard-a-timeline-of-tragedy-and-betrayal/ https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/30/uk/sarah-everard-timeline-gbr-intl https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/sep/29/wayne-couzens-timeline-footage-shows-movements-before-murdering-sarah-everard https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/uk-officer-accused-of-citing-covid-19-to-detain-kidnapping-murder-victim-sarah-everard/ https://tomowenandson.com/blog/sarah-everard/ https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/susan-everard-sarah-tribute ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • He Won the Lottery…Then Vanished: The Disappearance of Joshua Saulteaux

    He Won the Lottery…Then Vanished: The Disappearance of Joshua Saulteaux
    2026/03/14
    When 25‑year‑old Joshua Saulteaux from Whitefish Lake First Nation, Alberta, scratched a ticket and won $1 million, it was supposed to be the start of a new life. Instead, just weeks later, he was gone, leaving behind his new RV, his phone, and a haunting scene of blood inside. In this episode, we trace Joshua’s short road from celebration to disappearance, exploring the fear he felt in his final days, the unanswered questions in his case, and how a violent past may have followed him home. We also uncover what lottery winners in Canada are really risking the moment their names go public and why sudden wealth can sometimes bring deadly attention. Joshua’s story is complex. He was involved in a horrific crime in 2021 that claimed two lives... a truth that can’t be ignored. Those victims, Deidra Aldridge and  Daniel Grandbois, deserve to be remembered. But Joshua served the sentence handed down to him, and his disappearance remains a tragedy that no family should have to endure. Listen as we unravel how fortune, fear, and unfinished business collided in the case of Joshua Saulteaux: the man who won the lottery… and then vanished. Sources: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/edmonton-double-homicide-murder-accessory https://www.reddit.com/r/alberta/comments/1o30ovt/family_says_joshua_francis_saulteaux_missing/ https://www.aptnnews.ca/investigates/blood-a-trailer-and-1m-what-happened-to-joshua-saulteaux/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/man-accused-in-fatal-edmonton-shooting-completed-accessory-to-murder-sentence-weeks-earlier-1.7518731 https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/lottery-rules-anonymous-states-powerball-mega-millions/3913059/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • The Monster of the Miramichi: The Final Chapter of Allan Legere

    The Monster of the Miramichi: The Final Chapter of Allan Legere
    2026/03/11
    This week, we return to one of the most haunting cases ever to strike the east coast of Canada: the reign of terror unleashed by Allan Joseph Legere, better known as The Monster of the Miramichi. In 1989, a quiet community was transformed into a place gripped by fear as Legere, an escaped convict with a violent past, stalked the woods, broke into homes, assaulted, tortured, and murdered with escalating brutality. For seven months, Miramichi lived through a nightmare that felt endless. And now, decades later, the story takes a final turn. As of March 2026, Correctional Service Canada has confirmed that Allan Legere has died at age 78 while serving his life sentence. His death closes a chapter, but not the scars he left behind. Join me as we revisit the darkness that swept through Miramichi and the ending to a case that Canada has never forgotten. Sources: https://murderpedia.org/male.L/l/legere-allan.htm https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/miramichi-police-chief-deputy-allan-legere-death-community-reacts-9.7122877 https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/allan-legere-case Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • The Heavy Backpack: Colt Gray and the Apalachee High Shooting

    The Heavy Backpack: Colt Gray and the Apalachee High Shooting
    2026/03/07
    A heavy backpack. A quiet question in first‑period math. And a year of warnings that went unanswered. This episode of Serial Napper traces the long, tangled path leading to the Apalachee High shooting and the four lives lost in minutes. In this late‑night deep dive, we walk through the slow unravelling of 14‑year‑old Colt Gray: a boy raised in chaos, overlooked by schools, ignored by caseworkers, and surrounded by adults who kept assuming someone else would step in. We also break down how Colt's father, Colin Gray, now charged with murder, moved through a year of missed red flags before the Apalachee High shooting. From FBI‑flagged threats that stalled out, to a full school year he never once attended, to a frantic search that ended with staff detaining the wrong student - we unravel how a tragedy built itself one missed chance at a time. This isn’t about excusing a shooter. It’s about the systems that should have protected every child at that school… and failed them all. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self‑harm, help is available. In the U.S., call or text 988. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpv87wwmd0lo https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/06/us/timeline-apalachee-high-school-shooting-georgia https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2024-09-13/frequently-asked-questions-apalachee-high-school-shooting https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/colin-gray-verdict-apalachee-shooting.html https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/09/06/inside-georgia-high-school-where-sleepy-morning-was-pierced-by-gunfire/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2024/10/03/georgia-school-shooting-suspect-apalachee/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 分
  • Between 7:00 and 7:46: Rebecca Reusch is Missing

    Between 7:00 and 7:46: Rebecca Reusch is Missing
    2026/02/27
    On the morning of February 18, 2019, 15-year-old Rebecca Reusch was supposed to go to school. She never arrived. The last confirmed sign of life? A Snapchat sent from inside her sister’s home in Berlin-Britz. At 7:46 a.m., her phone connected to the house Wi-Fi for the final time. After that, her digital footprint vanished. In this episode of Serial Napper, we walk through one of Germany’s most high-profile and puzzling missing person cases. From the narrow 46-minute window inside the house… to the suspicious eastbound drives on the A12 highway… to the forest searches in Brandenburg… and the 2025 property excavation involving over 100 officers and the BKA. Why was Rebecca’s brother-in-law arrested twice on suspicion of manslaughter?Why were hairs and fibres from a missing blanket reportedly found in his car trunk?Why did police publicly release his photo in a way that many called unprecedented? And why, seven years later, is there still no body, no confession, and no definitive proof of what happened inside that house? Rebecca Reusch’s disappearance has been described as one of Germany’s most closely watched missing person cases, second only to Madeleine McCann in media intensity. And it all comes back to one timestamp. 7:46 a.m. Sources: https://www.berlin.de/generalstaatsanwaltschaft/presse/pressemitteilungen/2025/pressemitteilung.1608274.php https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/alles-deutet-darauf-hin-dass-sie-das-haus-nicht-lebend-verlassen-hat-4686169.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/police-searching-missing-teen-rebecca-36103410 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15210047/Police-hunting-missing-Berlin-schoolgirl-vanished-six-years-ago-15-search-grandparents-home.html https://www.stern.de/panorama/verbrechen/themen/rebecca-reusch-8595696.html https://www.tagesspiegel.de/gesellschaft/spuren-des-zweifels-5546110.html?icid=in-text-link_4686169 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 分
  • Britain’s Child Killer: Mary Bell and the Question of Evil

    Britain’s Child Killer: Mary Bell and the Question of Evil
    2026/02/25
    In the summer of 1968, the tight-knit community of Scotswood in Newcastle upon Tyne was shaken by two devastating deaths. Four-year-old Martin Brown was found in an abandoned house. Three-year-old Brian Howe was discovered weeks later, strangled behind concrete blocks near a railway. The person ultimately convicted? An 11-year-old girl named Mary Flora Bell. In this episode of Serial Napper, we dive deep into one of Britain’s most infamous child murder cases. Not just the crimes, but everything that came before them. Mary’s chaotic upbringing in the slums of Scotswood.The alleged abuse and early head injuries.The repeated warnings that no one acted on.The chilling courtroom testimony describing her “mask of sanity.”The controversial verdict of diminished responsibility.Her release at 23 under a new identity.And the lifelong anonymity order that still protects her today. We also ask the uncomfortable question that has haunted this case for decades: Was Mary Bell born this way? Or was she built by the violence around her? She has never reoffended. Not once. But two little boys never got the chance to grow up. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/society/1968/dec/06/childprotection https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/mary-bell https://www.nytimes.com/1999/04/18/books/a-bad-seed.html https://www.independent.co.uk/news/police-investigate-bell-s-abuse-claims-1161695.html Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * Come to CrimeCon UK in London! Head to CrimeCon.co.uk to secure your tickets, and don’t forget to use my code "NAPPER10" for 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • The Hurricane, The Baby, The Life Sentence: Tiffany Woods Plea

    The Hurricane, The Baby, The Life Sentence: Tiffany Woods Plea
    2026/02/20
    In 2005, just weeks after surviving a 41-day stay in the NICU, baby Emmanuel Woods died of malnutrition in Shreveport, Louisiana. His mother, Tiffany Woods, was later convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Her crime? Switching her premature infant to cow’s milk after Hurricane Katrina displaced the family and disrupted access to formula and medical care. Nearly twenty years later, after earning a degree behind bars and raising four surviving children from a distance, Tiffany requested parole. Two board members voted to release her. One vote kept her in prison. So what do we call this case? Was this criminal neglect? Or a catastrophic mistake made in survival mode during one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history? Sources: https://atlantablackstar.com/2026/02/18/louisiana-mom-convicted-of-murdering-infant-by-feeding-him-cows-milk-after-hurricane-katrina-denied-parole-after-spending-18-years-in-prison/ https://newsone.com/6843116/tiffany-woods-disaster-displacement-life-without-parole/ https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crime/clemency-recommended-to-mom-in-prison-for-killing-infant-with-cow-milk https://www.nola.com/news/courts/louisiana-mom-whose-baby-died-after-being-fed-cow-s-milk-during-katrina-evacuation-denied/article_6bdb3f2f-c40d-458c-9644-b4e08e8cacde.html https://madamenoire.com/1654770/tiffany-woods-parole-denied/ https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/12/16/her-baby-died-after-hurricane-katrina#:~:text=Baby%20Emmanuel%20was%20extremely%20sleepy,he%20might%20tolerate%20it%20better.&text=Her%20Baby%20Died%20After%20Hurricane%20Katrina.,-Was%20It%20a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 分