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The Casual Criminalist

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True crime... casually done. Fact boy gives you new episodes on Mondays and Fridays. Also available on YouTube!

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Simon
Host known for a casual yet engaging storytelling style, often infusing humor into dark narratives.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 22.2k ratings
  • Top tier true crime coverage with humour, heart, and just enough British wit

    The Casual Criminalist by Simon Whistler has to be one of the best podcasts that I have ever listened to.

    The first episode of Casual Criminalist that I listened to was the episode on Jim Jones and the Jonestown Massacre which Simon mentioned in an Into the Shadows episode on various cults and I was immediately hooked in my Simon’s unique cold read show structure.

    Over a period of a year I listened from the most recent episode backwards all the way to the pilot (watching new episodes as they c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexi
    Australia21 days ago
  • Bee favourite

    So easy to listen to .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aussie Heardy
    Australia2 months ago
  • Annoying BGM

    The stories would be good without all the self indulgent banter and annoying BGM.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jukikhgdsrtuijgd
    Japan2 months ago
  • Really good show

    This chap is very casual with a great sense of humor. I must admit I have to listen at .75 speed as between the British accent, the plethora of details shared and the tempo, it works well in order for me to stay engaged.

    Apple Podcasts
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    the one and only Big Nubbs
    United States2 months ago
  • Ghosts are real

    Love me some Simon!!

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    Jonsnow851019
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling style and humor, offering a balance between entertaining and serious narratives.
The podcast provides well-researched content, though opinions vary on the depth of analysis regarding certain topics, especially in true crime discussions.
There are mixed reviews about the appropriateness of humor in discussing sensitive topics, with some finding it off-putting.

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The Keddie Cabin Murders: Who did it?
Q: What are the theories surrounding the motive behind the Keddie Murders?
Theories suggest robbery gone wrong, revenge, potential mafia involvement, or a crime of opportunity related to the family's dynamics.
DNA Frees UK Man After 38 Years in Maximum Security
Q: Why did Peter Sullivan confess to the murder if he was innocent?
Sullivan was subjected to aggressive interrogation without legal representation which likely led him to falsely confess under pressure, as he later claimed.
DNA Frees UK Man After 38 Years in Maximum Security
Q: What is the implication of the new DNA evidence found in Peter Sullivan's case?
The DNA evidence indicated that it was a billion times more likely to belong to an unidentified male, not Peter Sullivan, casting doubt on the conviction and supporting his innocence.
The Trial of Sarah Boone - A Public Defender’s Worst Nightmare
Q: What was your motivation for locking George in the suitcase?
I wanted him to try and understand how I felt, so maybe he could progress and be a better person.
The Brutal Murder of the Van Breda Family
Q: Can the court expect him to be telling the truth now that his future was at stake, or was he willing to ramble off an inaccurate version of events just so that he would be allowed to go home?
Henry denied that he was willing to provide a fabricated story just to escape his situation, asserting that he wanted to set the record straight in court.

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The Casual Criminalist launched 5 years ago and published 382 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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