I Could Murder A Podcast

In 1968, Newcastle was shaken by a case almost impossible to comprehend. Mary Bell was just 10 years old when four-year-old Martin Brown and three-year-old Brian Howe were killed.

By the age of 11, Bell had been convicted of both killings, becoming one of the youngest killers in British history. But behind the headlines was an extraordinarily troubled childhood and a case that still raises uncomfortable questions about violence, responsibility and whether a child can truly understand the consequences of their actions.
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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter
Written by Ben Carter
Produced by Dan J Lambert
Edited by Ben Bonsey
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Iryna Zarutska fled the war in Ukraine hoping to build a new life in America. On August 22, 2025, the 23-year-old boarded a light-rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina, on her way home from work.

Minutes later, she was fatally attacked without warning. Police arrested Decarlos Brown Jr., a complete stranger who had been sitting behind her.

The case of Iryna Zarutska would quickly raise troubling questions about public safety, mental health and whether this tragedy could have been prevented.
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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter
Written by Ben Carter
Produced by Dan J Lambert
Edited by Ben Bonsey
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When Natalie McNally was found murdered in her home, her boyfriend appeared to have the perfect alibi: he had been livestreaming on YouTube all night.

But investigators soon discovered that the six-hour broadcast had been recorded days earlier.

This is the disturbing case of a calculated murder, a carefully staged online alibi and the digital evidence that exposed the truth.
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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter
Written by Ben Carter
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Edited by Ben Bonsey
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That’s right. From now on, you can expect a brand new I Could Murder A Podcast episode EVERY. SINGLE. WEEK. Until the end of time.
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No more waiting for the next series. ICMAP is now ALWAYS ON.

For nearly a year, Taylor Parker convinced those around her that she was pregnant. She wore a fake bump, staged ultrasounds and even held a gender reveal.

But as her supposed due date approached, the lie became impossible to maintain.

In October 2020, Parker murdered 21-year-old Reagan Simmons-Hancock, who was 35 weeks pregnant, and attempted to take her unborn baby as her own.

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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter
Written by Ben Carter
Produced by Dan J Lambert
Edited by Ben Bonsey
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For centuries, sailors have told stories of a mysterious ship doomed to roam the oceans forever.

The legend of the Flying Dutchman is one of the oldest and most chilling maritime myths ever recorded. Said to appear during violent storms and thick sea fog, the ghostly vessel became a terrifying omen for crews crossing dangerous waters.

From whispered sightings in the 1700s to reports involving royal passengers, experienced captains, and entire crews, the story has refused to disappear. Some believed it was a warning of disaster. Others claimed the ship was cursed, trapped between life and death for eternity.

But where did the legend begin? Was there ever a real ship behind the tale, or did fear and isolation at sea create the perfect ghost story?

In this episode, we explore the origins of the Flying Dutchman, the most famous sightings throughout history, and why this phantom ship still haunts popular culture today.
Perfect listening for a dark night at sea…
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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter
Written by Ben Carter
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