RedHanded the podcast jumps head first into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big time serial killers (and those you may never have heard of), to hauntings, possessions, disturbing mysteries, bizarre whodunits and basically anything that tickles our creepy fancy. So, join us, plug in, sit back and prepare for scares.
What this show covers
true crimeGolden State KillerReligiondark historysocial historyroyal historyfamily tragedymental healthHistorical mysteryCold Wardigital evidenceCaroline CrouchBabis AnagnostopoulosGreeceBelief systems
What listeners will find here
A staged home invasion, a nation in mourning, and the smart devices that changed everything
The episode revisits the murder of Caroline Crouch and the case that shocked Greece. What first looked like a brutal home invasion unraveled after police examined the couple’s smart devices, exposing a suspect who had publicly grieved alongside the nation.
Why exorcisms appear in cultures far beyond Christianity
Exorcisms around the world are the focus here, from ancient China to modern Islam and many traditions in between. Hannah and Suruthi explore how different cultures imagined possession and why, before modern medicine, evil spirits could seem like the most convincing explanation.
A grisly internet mystery with consent, crime, and cybersleuths at its center
This episode examines the 2025 Vietnamese Gore Butcher case, where shocking videos spread online and raised the disturbing possibility that the victim helped plan his own death. It follows the legal and moral questions around consent, murder, and a sprawling open-source investigation.
Inside Papua New Guinea’s deadly witch hunts tied to Sanguma beliefs
Papua New Guinea’s belief in black magic, or Sanguma, is explored through its link to a wave of brutal witch hunts. The episode looks at why accusations of sorcery have fueled public torture and murder, especially targeting women and girls.
Vlad the Impaler’s brutal legend meets the origins of Dracula
Vlad the Impaler is the focus here, from his reputation as a savage ruler to the way his story fed into the modern vampire myth. It’s a Halloween-themed dive into grisly legend, historical infamy, and the enduring shadow of Dracula.
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