Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Haunting 1943 Unsolved Murder

The Assassination of Olof Palme: Sweden’s Greatest Unsolved Mystery

On a quiet Stockholm street in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was shot dead while walking home from the movies with his wife — no bodyguards, no witnesses who could identify the killer with certainty. One of the most shocking political assassinations of the 20th century remains officially unsolved decades later. In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson explores the life of the charismatic leader, the chaotic night of the murder, botched investigation, prime suspects like Christer Pettersson and Stig Engström, and the wild conspiracy theories involving apartheid South Africa, right-wing extremists, and more. Why was Palme killed? Was it a lone gunman or something far bigger? Listen now to uncover one of true crime’s most enduring international mysteries. If you have theories about who killed Olof Palme, share them in the comments! Rate, review, and subscribe for more gripping true crime stories every week. #TrueCrime #OlofPalme #UnsolvedMystery #PoliticalAssassination #Sweden

Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? The Haunting 1943 Unsolved Murder

In the depths of Hagley Wood during World War II, four boys make a gruesome discovery: a woman’s skeleton stuffed inside a hollow wych elm tree. With a piece of fabric in her mouth and her hand scattered nearby, the victim—known only as “Bella”—remains unidentified to this day. Join host Alexander Lawson as he unravels this chilling true crime mystery filled with cryptic graffiti, whispers of German spies, black magic rituals, and a killer who may have never been caught. One of Britain’s most eerie cold cases that continues to haunt investigators and armchair detectives alike. What really happened in the woods in 1941? Listen now and decide for yourself. A True Crime Podcast – New episodes weekly. #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMystery #BellaInTheWychElm

The Juice and the Blood: The Shocking Crimes of O.J. Simpson

In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson dives into one of the most infamous cases in American history — the brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. From O.J. Simpson’s rise as an NFL legend and Hollywood star to the bloody crime scene in Brentwood, the slow-speed Bronco chase watched by millions, and the explosive “Trial of the Century” that divided a nation, we uncover the evidence, the drama, and the controversy that still sparks debate decades later. Was justice served, or did fame and race cloud the truth? Explore the DNA, the gloves, the history of domestic abuse, and the haunting aftermath in this detailed true crime breakdown. ⚠️ Content warning: Graphic descriptions of violence and domestic abuse. If you like deep-dive true crime storytelling, hit play, subscribe, and leave your thoughts below — did the glove fit, or was it all a setup? New episodes every week. Follow A True Crime Podcast on Spotify for more chilling cases. #TrueCrime #OJSimpson #NicoleBrownSimpson #CrimeStories

The Hatton Garden Heist: The Last Score of the Diamond Geezers

In April 2015, a gang of elderly career criminals in their 60s, 70s, and 80s pulled off one of the most audacious heists in British history. Targeting the ultra-secure diamond vault beneath London’s Hatton Garden, the “Diamond Geezers” drilled through concrete, raided hundreds of safe deposit boxes, and escaped with tens of millions in gold, jewels, and cash. Hosted by Alexander Lawson, this episode of A True Crime Podcast uncovers the meticulous planning, the old-school crew’s bold Easter weekend raid, their shocking mistakes caught on camera, and the dramatic police investigation that brought them down. Discover why much of the loot was never recovered and how this “last job” became a legend. True crime at its most cinematic – with a cast of real-life ageing rogues straight out of a Guy Ritchie film. Subscribe and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify if you enjoy the show. New episodes every week. #TrueCrime #HattonGardenHeist #DiamondGeezers #LondonCrime

The Great Train Robbery of 1963: Britain’s Boldest Heist

In the early hours of August 8, 1963, a gang of masked criminals pulled off one of the most audacious robberies in British history. Led by Bruce Reynolds, they stopped a Royal Mail train, assaulted the driver, and escaped with £2.6 million (over £50 million today) in just minutes. But fingerprints, a botched hideout cleanup, and dramatic prison escapes turned the perfect crime into a decades-long saga. Host Alexander Lawson uncovers the meticulous planning, shocking violence against train driver Jack Mills, the massive manhunt, and the infamous lives of Ronnie Biggs, Buster Edwards, and more. From daring getaways to lingering tragedy, this is the full story of the Great Train Robbery. A True Crime Podcast – new episodes every week. Subscribe and leave a review if you love gripping historical crimes! #TrueCrime #GreatTrainRobbery #Heist #BritishCrime #RonnieBiggs