The Ides of March: The Brutal Betrayal and Assassination of Julius Caesar

The Ides of March: The Brutal Betrayal and Assassination of Julius Caesar

On March 15, 44 BC, Rome’s most powerful man was stabbed 23 times in the Senate by his closest allies. In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the conspiracy behind the assassination of Julius Caesar—the political intrigue, shocking betrayals (including by his trusted friend Brutus), and the bloody plot that changed the course of history. From Caesar’s meteoric rise through conquest and dictatorship to the desperate senators who called themselves the Liberators, discover how one assassination plunged the Roman Republic into chaos and paved the way for empire. Et tu, Brute? Tune in for a true crime story from ancient Rome filled with ambition, knives, and unintended consequences. New episodes every week. Subscribe and never miss a case. #TrueCrime #HistoryMysteries #JuliusCaesar #IdesOfMarch

The 44-Day Nightmare That Shocked Japan 😱⚠️ Junko Furuta True Crime

The horrifying true story of 17-year-old Junko Furuta, abducted and tortured for over 40 days in one of Japan’s most disturbing cases. This is a heavy one. Full episode with host Alexander Lawson now available on A True Crime Podcast on Spotify. ⚠️ EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: Torture, SA, murder. Not for the faint of heart. What do you think the justice system got wrong here? Comment below 👇 #TrueCrime #JunkoFuruta #CrimeStory #DisturbingCases #TrueCrimeTikTok #44DaysInHell #PodcastClip

The Mona Lisa Heist: How One Man Stole the World’s Most Famous Painting

In 1911, an unassuming Italian handyman walked into the Louvre and walked out with Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa tucked under his smock. No alarms. No guards. No elaborate plan. Just pure audacity. On this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson uncovers the shocking true story of Vincenzo Peruggia — the man who hid the masterpiece in his apartment for two years, sparked a global manhunt, and accidentally turned the Mona Lisa into the iconic legend it is today. From the botched investigation that implicated Pablo Picasso to the patriotic thief who received a hero’s welcome, this is one of history’s most unbelievable art crimes. 🎧 Subscribe and follow for more gripping true crime stories. New episodes every week. #TrueCrime #ArtHeist #MonaLisa #HistoryMysteries #UnsolvedCases

The Shocking Story of 7/7 London Bombings 😱 #7/7

On July 7, 2005, four suicide bombers turned London’s morning rush hour into horror. 52 innocent people killed, over 700 injured in coordinated attacks on the Tube and a bus. In this deep dive, hear the timeline, who the homegrown terrorists were, their motives, and the lasting impact on UK security. A day Britain will never forget. Full episode out now on A True Crime Podcast with Alexander Lawson. Link in bio. What do you remember about 7/7? Comment below 👇 #TrueCrime #7July #LondonBombings #History #Terrorism #7/7Bombings #UKHistory #PodcastClip

Stabbed in Service: The Brutal Murder of Sir David Amess

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the shocking 2021 terrorist assassination of Sir David Amess, a beloved Conservative MP with 38 years of dedicated public service. While holding a routine constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, the 69-year-old politician was repeatedly stabbed by Ali Harbi Ali, an ISIS-inspired radical. We explore Amess’s life and legacy, the harrowing details of the attack, the killer’s radicalization and prior Prevent referral, the swift investigation, trial, and whole-life sentence, plus the profound impact on British democracy and MP safety. A story of senseless violence against one of Parliament’s kindest voices. What does this case reveal about terrorism, public service, and protecting our democracy? Listen now for a respectful, in-depth look at this heartbreaking true crime. Subscribe, rate, and share your thoughts below. ⚠️ Listener discretion advised – contains details of a terrorist murder.