Crimehub: A True Crime Podcast

In 1959, Robert Raymond Cook was accused of murdering his father, stepmother, and five siblings in Stettler, Alberta. The bodies were found hidden in a grease pit, and Cook, known for his criminal history, was arrested after attempting to flee. Despite maintaining his innocence and a lack of clear motive, Cook was convicted twice and eventually hanged in 1960. To this day, some believe the wrong man was executed, and questions about the case linger in the minds of many.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nara Pech, a Canadian-born man of Southeast Asian descent, embarked on a backpacking trip with friends in 2015 to reconnect with his cultural roots. After experiencing increasing paranoia during their journey, Nara was found dead in a Laos airport, with the government claiming he died by suicide after a psychotic break. His family, however, disputes this, citing evidence of defensive wounds and suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. Despite years of investigation, the Laotian government has refused to release crucial CCTV footage, leaving Nara's family without answers.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen without ads here: patreon.com/crimehub.In 2015, a group of elderly thieves, known as "The Diamond Wheezers," executed a daring heist in London's Hatton Garden, stealing around £14 million worth of valuables from an underground safe deposit vault. Despite their meticulous planning, the gang made crucial mistakes, including leaving a digital trail and being caught on CCTV, which led to their eventual capture. The thieves, some in their seventies, were lifelong criminals who saw this heist as one last big score, but only a third of the stolen goods were ever recovered. Their story stands as one of England’s most audacious and unusual robberies.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 2005, a group of over twenty thieves pulled off one of the largest bank heists in history, tunneling into the Central Bank of Brazil in Fortaleza and stealing $70 million without triggering any alarms. The sophisticated plan, which took three months to execute, involved a fake landscaping business as a cover for digging the tunnel. Despite their success, most of the robbers were eventually caught or killed, with only a fraction of the stolen money ever recovered. The heist, now infamous, left the thieves' lives in ruins, with many regretting their involvement.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2014, Japanese tourist Atsumi Yoshikubo traveled alone to Yellowknife, Canada, seemingly to witness the northern lights, despite it being the off-season for viewing. After a few days, she mysteriously disappeared, leading to an extensive search by the community and authorities. The investigation revealed evidence suggesting she may have planned to enter the wilderness with the intent to die. Her remains were eventually discovered nearly a year later, leaving the community haunted and her family searching for closure.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago, known for its rich cultural history and economic significance, also harbors a darker past marked by violence and tragedy. From its role as the meat-packing capital of the world to the infamous Prohibition-era mob wars, the city has been a backdrop for numerous catastrophic events, including devastating floods and the SS Eastland disaster. More recently, the discovery of multiple bodies in the Chicago River has sparked fears of a possible serial killer, reviving interest in the Smiley Face Killer theory. Despite official dismissals, the city's violent history and these mysterious deaths continue to fuel public speculation.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1990, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston was the site of a major art heist, where two thieves disguised as police officers gained entry and stole 13 pieces of art valued at around $500 million. Among the stolen works was "The Concert" by Vermeer, one of only 34 known paintings by the artist. Despite extensive investigations and multiple theories, the stolen artworks, including "The Concert," remain missing to this day. The heist is considered one of the largest and most infamous art thefts in history.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lyle and Marie McCann, an elderly couple from Alberta, Canada, went missing in July 2010 while on a road trip to British Columbia. Their burned-out motorhome was found in a remote area, but their bodies were never recovered. Travis Vader, a known criminal, was eventually convicted of their murders, although the case faced numerous legal complications and controversies. The tragic case drew widespread attention, highlighting issues in Canada's justice system and the struggles of the McCann family to find closure.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Leishman, born in 1931 in a farming community west of Winnipeg, grew up amid the hardships of the Great Depression, which devastated his family. Turning to crime as a young man, Ken achieved folk hero status by pulling off one of the largest gold heists in Canadian history. Despite his criminal exploits, he managed to maintain a façade of respectability, even becoming a prominent member of his community and a pilot. Ken's life ended mysteriously in 1979 when his plane disappeared during a medivac mission, leaving behind a legacy of audacious crimes and unanswered questions.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime #kenleishman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 15th-century France, Gilles de Rais, a wealthy nobleman and celebrated war hero, descended into madness and infamy. Initially known for his bravery alongside Joan of Arc, he became notorious for the abduction, torture, and murder of over 140 children. His heinous crimes were driven by a thirst for violence and a failed pursuit of alchemy and satanic rituals. While he confessed under threat of torture, some believe de Rais was a victim of a church conspiracy, leaving his true guilt or innocence forever shrouded in mystery.* * *DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion.#crimehub #truecrime #gillesderais Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices