The insanity defense has been one of the most controversial aspects of criminal law for centuries. Is it a necessary safeguard to protect the mentally ill, or is it a legal loophole that allows criminals to escape justice?

In this episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we explore:

🧠 The origins of the insanity defense—from ancient legal systems to the landmark M’Naghten Rule

⚖️ How different countries apply the defense—why some have abolished it altogether

🚨 The biggest arguments for and against it—is it fair, or does it let dangerous criminals off the hook?

🏛 Famous cases that shaped public opinion—from John Hinckley Jr. to modern controversies

🔎 The risk of fraud—can defendants fake insanity to avoid prison?

With legal standards varying widely across jurisdictions, does the insanity defense need reform? Or is it a crucial part of a just legal system?

Join us as we break down the facts, explore the history, and debate the future of one of law’s most debated topics.

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Ted Kaczynski’s trial ended with a guilty plea that spared him the death penalty but ensured he would spend the rest of his life in the country’s most secure federal prison. But what happened after the courtroom doors closed? In this episode, we explore Kaczynski’s life behind bars at ADX Florence, his continued attempts to spread his ideology, and the complex legal and ethical questions surrounding his incarceration. We also examine the lingering trauma for his victims and the broader impact his case had on domestic terrorism laws, public safety, and debates about technology’s role in society.

Was Kaczynski merely a deluded extremist, or did his warnings about technological control hold some merit? And how do we balance justice, security, and the rights of incarcerated individuals? Join us as we unpack the ongoing consequences of the Unabomber case.

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This week, we take you across the Atlantic to the quiet town of Red Hill, Nottinghamshire, where a family tragedy unfolds in the dead of night.

At just 14 years old, Daniel Bartlam became known as the "Coronation Street Killer" after brutally murdering his own mother, Jackie, in a case so shocking it left detectives speechless. What started as a house fire quickly unraveled into a premeditated crime with eerie clues—violent writings, disturbing internet searches, and a chilling script describing the exact murder Daniel would later commit.

What led this seemingly normal teenager down such a dark path? And why did he try to convince police that a masked intruder was to blame?

Join us as we break down the case, the investigation, and the devastating impact it had on Jackie’s loved ones—especially her youngest son, Dominic.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of violent crime, arson, and domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.

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In the early hours of February 10, 1999, 15-year-old Ashley Ouellette was found lying face-down in the middle of a quiet road in Saco, Maine. She had been strangled, dressed, and eerily placed as if someone wanted her to be found. But how did she get there? And who was responsible?

Ashley was a teenager trying to turn her life around—yet within hours of saying goodnight to her mother, she was dead. Despite numerous leads, suspicious individuals, and unsettling connections, no one has ever been arrested for her murder. Even more disturbing? A young man who claimed to know who killed Ashley mysteriously vanished just a few months later.

Today, we break down every chilling detail of Ashley's final hours, the Sanborn brothers’ questionable involvement, the cryptic evidence found in their home, and the frustrating lack of arrests. Was this a crime of passion, a cover-up, or something even more sinister?

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The trial of Ted Kaczynski, aka the Unabomber, was a defining moment in U.S. criminal history. But beyond the headlines and the horror of his bombings, this case raised unsettling questions about justice, ideology, and mental health.

In this episode, we explore:

🔎 The massive FBI investigation that led to his arrest.

⚖️ How Kaczynski clashed with his own legal team to reject an insanity plea.

🧠 The psychological impact of his chillingly calm courtroom demeanor.

📜 The role of his anti-technology ideology in shaping the trial.

📢 How the media and public shifted their perception of him throughout the case.

Kaczynski wanted the world to see him as a man of conviction, not a mentally ill criminal. But was his refusal to plead insanity an act of control, or proof that his beliefs consumed him?

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A cozy New England bed and breakfast. A quiet town in Maine. A horrifying four-day killing spree.

In this chilling episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we unravel the shocking case of The Black Bear Bed & Breakfast Murders, where four innocent lives were brutally taken in a senseless act of violence. What led Christian Nielsen—a seemingly ordinary cook—to commit such gruesome murders? And why did he show no remorse?

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Hey everyone! In this video, I’m diving into the still unsolved disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a beloved news anchor from Mason City, Iowa, who vanished without a trace in 1995. Her case has grown cold over the years, but efforts to find the truth remain strong.

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Ever wonder what it takes to turn in your own sibling—especially when that sibling is behind one of the longest domestic terror campaigns in American history? In this emotionally charged episode, we explore David Kaczynski’s devastating realization that his older brother, Ted Kaczynski (the Unabomber), was responsible for a chilling series of bombings that spanned 17 years.

You’ll hear about:

• The brotherly bond that once united Ted and David, and how it unraveled over time
• The key clues David pieced together in the infamous “Industrial Society and Its Future” manifesto
• The agonizing moral dilemma: betray your brother or risk more innocent lives?
• Family fallout: how turning Ted in permanently changed David’s life—and the entire Kaczynski family dynamic

Join us for a gripping look at how love, loyalty, and a deep sense of responsibility collided in one of the most remarkable stories of betrayal for the greater good.

Stay tuned for our next episode, “The Capture and Trial of Ted Kaczynski,” where we’ll dive into the dramatic FBI raid on Ted’s remote Montana cabin, the discovery of incriminating evidence, and the legal battles that followed.

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