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The Fall of Huw Edwards: BBC Star Convicted Over Indecent Images

In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson examines the dramatic downfall of one of Britain’s most prominent journalists. Huw Edwards, the longtime face of BBC News, went from trusted news anchor to convicted offender after pleading guilty to charges involving indecent images of children. We break down the public timeline, the 2024 court proceedings, sentencing, and the wider impact on the BBC and public trust — all based on verified facts from official records. A sobering look at how power, secrecy, and digital trails can collide. Content warning: This episode discusses crimes involving child exploitation imagery. Listener discretion is advised. Follow for more true crime stories. New episodes every week.

The Cryptoqueen Vanishes: The Billion-Dollar Disappearance of Ruja Ignatova

She called herself the Cryptoqueen and promised the world a revolutionary new cryptocurrency. Ruja Ignatova built OneCoin into a global empire that allegedly defrauded investors of over $4 billion. Then, in October 2017, just days after U.S. charges were filed, she boarded a flight from Bulgaria to Greece and disappeared without a trace. In this episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson unpacks the rise and fall of the massive OneCoin Ponzi scheme, Ruja’s glamorous double life, the devastating impact on victims worldwide, and the ongoing international manhunt. Now on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list with a $5 million reward, is the Cryptoqueen living in hiding, protected by powerful allies, or has she met a darker fate? A story of greed, deception, and one of the most mysterious vanishing acts in modern crime history. Listener discretion advised. New episodes weekly. Subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify! #CryptoQueen #RujaIgnatova #OneCoin #TrueCrime #FBI MostWanted #PonziScheme

The Assassination of John Lennon: The Catcher Who Pulled the Trigger

On December 8, 1980, music legend John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City home, The Dakota. In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson explores the shocking final hours of Lennon’s life, the troubled descent of his killer Mark David Chapman, and the obsessive motives rooted in fame, resentment, and The Catcher in the Rye. From the poignant autograph earlier that day to the fatal moments in the archway, the global mourning, and Chapman’s ongoing imprisonment, uncover one of the most heartbreaking crimes in music history. What turns a fan into a murderer? How did Lennon’s message of peace end in violence? Listener discretion advised — contains detailed descriptions of violence. New episodes weekly. Subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify to never miss an investigation into the world’s most haunting true crime stories. #JohnLennon #TrueCrime #MarkDavidChapman #Assassination #MusicHistory

Shot in Broad Daylight: The Assassination of Shinzo Abe

On July 8, 2022, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe — the country’s longest-serving leader — was gunned down in Nara while delivering a campaign speech. The weapon? A homemade shotgun. The shooter? A man with a devastating personal grudge against a powerful religious organization and its political ties. In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson unpacks the shocking assassination that stunned a nation known for its strict gun control. From Abe’s influential political legacy and the shooter Tetsuya Yamagami’s traumatic family history, to the explosive revelations about the Unification Church’s influence on Japanese politics, this case exposed deep societal fractures. Follow the timeline of the deadly attack, the immediate chaos, the investigation, Yamagami’s life sentence in 2026, and the sweeping reforms that followed — including the eventual dissolution of the controversial church. A story of political violence, cult-like manipulation, personal vengeance, and national reckoning. True crime meets history in one of the most consequential assassinations of the 21st century. Listen now. Subscribe for more in-depth true crime stories every week. #TrueCrime #ShinzoAbe #PoliticalAssassination #JapanCrime

Sic Semper Tyrannis: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln

On April 14, 1865, as the Civil War drew to a close, a famous actor stepped into a presidential box at Ford’s Theatre and fired a single bullet that changed the course of American history forever. In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson unravels the shocking conspiracy led by John Wilkes Booth — from the original kidnap plot to the coordinated attacks on Lincoln, Secretary Seward, and Vice President Johnson. We follow the dramatic events of that fateful night, Booth’s daring escape and dramatic final stand, the largest manhunt in U.S. history, the controversial military trial, and the devastating impact on Reconstruction. A true-crime story of hatred, betrayal, and one gunshot that plunged a grieving nation into mourning and altered its future for generations. If you enjoy meticulously researched historical crimes, conspiracy stories, and riveting narration, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe on Spotify, leave a 5-star review, and share with fellow true-crime and history fans. New episodes drop regularly. A True Crime Podcast | Hosted by Alexander Lawson