Devils in the Dark

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S2 Ep11: The wild story of conman Jim Bakker and his wife Tammy Faye Oct 24, 2022

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Helen and Danni go where they’ve never gone before… to the world of The Praise the Lord Network and the biggest television scandal in history. Starting from humble beginnings Jim Baker and Tammy Faye LaValley were just two people passionate about spreading the word of the Lord… that was, until dollar signs started springing up left right and centre. Expect a con of HUGE proportions, a religious theme park bigger than Disney World and the return of Helen’s Demon…
Devils in The Dark contains details of sexual assault and drug addiction, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
This episode is sponsored by…
Calm. Go to www.calm.com/DEVILS for 40% off unlimited access to Calm’s entire library.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
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S2 Ep10: Archibald Hall, The Monster Butler Oct 17, 2022

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Helen and Danni head to Scotland and beyond this week to learn all about The Monster Butler…Archibald Hall. Growing up, young Archibald (or Roy, as he liked to call himself) became obsessed with the glitz and glamour of the silver screen. He fell in love with it’s debonair leading men, and all the wealth they enjoyed… and so, he thought, why not me? Thus ensued a lifetime of crime, lies and ultimately… murder. Expect possibly one of the shittest robbers in British history, another EXCELLENT voice for Danni’s collection and a murder story that almost feels a bit Del Boy had it not been so sad.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of violence and murder, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
This episode is sponsored by:
Typology. Head to uk.typology.com/DEVILS to claim a free lip & cheek balm worth £16 when you make a purchase.
Beer52. Visit www.beer52.com/DEVILS to claim your free case of craft beer!
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep9: Stefano Brizzi, the Breaking Bad obsessed murderer Oct 10, 2022

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Helen and Danni head to London to learn about the horrific murder of PC Gordon Semple. Born and raised in the conservative Italian town of San Marcello de Pistoiese, Stefano knew he was different from a young age, but his troubles didn’t start to rear it’s ugly head until he moved to London. Just a few years later, living on his own, addicted to crystal meth and obsessed with the TV show Breaking Bad, Stefano shared an afternoon of passion with PC Gordon Semple, and then, did the unthinkable… Expect scenes of a grisly nature, actual science, and some of the most unhearable details ever.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of violence and murder, including sexual violence, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Intro
13:58 - Stefano’s early life in Tuscany
16:43 - Stefano moves to London to start a new life
18:48 - A dark drug addiction takes hold of Stefano
21:11 - Stefano loses his job
30:45 - The awful Spring afternoon that ended Gordon’s life
36:45 - Neighbours start to notice a strange smell
39:07 - Stefano goes to great lengths to cover up his crime
44:21 - Police arrive at the scene
47:22 - Stefano is brought into questioning
48:57 - The trail of Stefano Brizzi
55:43 - Stefano Brizzi’s death
57:46 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by…
StitchFix. Head to www.stitchfix.co.uk/devils20 to try StitchFix’s personal styling service for free! And save 20% when you keep all 5 items in your fix.
BetterHelp: For 10% off your first month, head to www.betterhelp.com/DITD
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep8: Madame La Laurie, The Torturer of New Orleans Oct 03, 2022

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This week, Helen and Danni go waaaay back to the 1800s to learn about the horrible crimes of slave owner and murderer Madame La Laurie. Despite being the centre of New Orleans folklore, and one of the key characters of American Horror Story’s Coven season, the real life of Delphine La Laurie is shrouded in mystery. After a string of unhappy marriages, Delphine was living the high life at her New Orleans mansion at 1140 Royal Street until her horrific crimes against enslaved people were exposed. Expect uncomfortable history, ridiculous names, and some of the most gruesome and unimaginable scenes in history.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of violence, mentions of suicide and details of the torture of enslaved people, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Introduction
06:33 - The McCarty Family
13:22 - Delphine McCarty’s childhood
16:48 - Louis Barthélemy de McCarty remarries
20:57 - Delphine marries her first husband, Don Ramon de Lopez y Agulo
23:01 - The death of Don Ramon de Lopez y Angulo
24:04 - Delphine marries Jeane Blanque
31:26 - Delphine finds love again with Dr Louis La Laurie
34:17 - Delphine moves into 1140 Royal Street
35:31 - Rumours about Delphine begin to swirl
39:30 - The fire at 1140 Royal Street
41:37 - The horrific discovery
44:44 - Delphine’s escape
49:39 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by…
StitchFix. Head to www.stitchfix.co.uk/devils20 to try StitchFix’s personal styling service for free! And save 20% when you keep all 5 items in your fix.
CalmUK: Go to www.calm.com/devils to claim 40% a Calm Premium Subscription.
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep7: Michael Ryan, the perpetrator of The Hungerford Massacre Sep 26, 2022

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Helen and Danni take a look at The Hungerford Massacre, a day of death and destruction that rocked the nation. The country went into a state of shock when, one morning, a lonely young man named Michael Ryan woke up and, seemingly on a whim, decided to murder as many people in the quaint English village of Hungerford as possible. It was a day that led to huge gun reform in the United Kingdom, but the horrors of what unfolded on the 19th of August, 1987 can still be felt to this day. Expect destruction on an enormous scale, the government actually doing something right for once, and the absolute worst journalist of all time.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of violence and mentions of suicide, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Introduction
07:20 - Who was Michael Ryan?
13:13 - The murder of Susan Godfrey
14:19 - Michael attempts murder at a petrol staton on the A4
15:35 - Michael loses it back at home
21:51 - The murder of Kenneth Clements
26:34 - The murder of PC Roger Brereton
28:05 - The murders of George White and Abdul Khan
37:39 - Officer Trevor Wainwright receives a harrowing phonecall
42:00 - The murders of Eric Vardy, Sandra Hill, Victor Gibbs and Myrtle Gibbs
42:37 - Michael Ryan heads to The John O’Gaunt Community College
45:08 - Michael Ryan takes his own life
52:56 - A perfect example of horrible journalism
57:00 - Gun reform in the UK
01:01:00 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by…
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For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep6: The infamous Kray Twins Sep 19, 2022

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Helen Anderson and Danni Howard turn back the clock to 1960s London to visit the East End and Britain’s infamous crime boss twins, The Kray Twins. It seemed almost inevitable that Ronnie and Reggie Kray would grow up to be the heads of one of the most famous crime rackets of all time, after all, they did spend their childhood beating eachother up and having brick fights with the local neighbourhood kids. Join Helen and Danni as they hear what being an East End Gangster was really like from real life members of The Firm, and learn about their epic downfall after the murders of George Cornell and Jack ‘The Hat’ McVitie. Expect some serious East End accents, grisly torture techniques, and first hand accounts about the inner workings of the famous Firm.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of violence and mentions of suicide, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Introduction
05:30 - Where Ronnie and Reggie’s story begins
13:08 - Ronnie and Reggie’s boxing careers
15:30 - The Double R Club
17:30 - The Kray Twins’ famous friends (Barbara Windsor and Judy Garland)
22:30 - The marriage of Reginald Kray and Frances Shea
23:10 - Billy Donovan and Lenny Hamilton argue over Frances’ untimely death
27:45 - The Krays v The Richardsons
32:40 - The murder of George Cornell
35:27 - The murder of Jack ‘The Hat’ McVitie
39:00 - What the Kray twins *allegedly* did with the bodies of their victims…
42:05 - Ronnie and Reggie Kray are arrested
44:30 - Gangster Bobby Cummins talks about life at Parkhurst Prison
49:15 - The death Ronnie and Reggie Kray
50:50 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by…
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StitchFix… visit www.stitchfix.co.uk/devils20 and get 20% off when you keep all 5 of your fixes.
Beer52… visit www.beer52.com/DARK22 to claim your free case of beer.
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep5: Thierry Paulin, The Monster of Montmartre Sep 12, 2022

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Helen Anderson and Danni Howard head to Paris to learn about the Monster of Montmartre, Theirry Paulin. After a textbook serial killer upbringing, Thierry travelled to Paris to indulge in a heady lifestyle of parties, drinking and drugs. Thierry was the ultimate night out buddy… but no one knew just where he was getting his money from… Expect terrible French accents, a truly horrible killer pair, and a tale that makes Danni very mad.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Introduction
07:26 - Theirry’s story begins in Martinique
09:25 - Thierry moves to France aged just 17
09:48 - The love affair of Thierry Paulin and Jean-Thierry Mathurin
11:46 - Thierry and Jean-Thierry start a murderous spree
16:16 - The horrible murder of Alice Benaim
19:22 - Detectives at La Brigade Criminelle start to scramble
24:17 - The killing couple move to Toulouse
25:20 - Thierry and Jean-Theirry break up
35:54 - A drug deal gone wrong
36:56 - Thierry Paulin is diagnosed with AIDs
37:51 - Thierry ups his offending
42:12 - Survivor Bertha Finalteri finally cracks the case for Paris detectives
43:43 - The arrests of Thierry Paulin and Jean-Thierry Mathurin
47:59 - Thierry Paulin dies aged just 25
49:22 - The trial of Jean-Thierry Mathurin
51:10 - Notes on the death sentence
56:19 - What kind of old women would Helen and Danni be?
58:45 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by…
Beer52: Visit www.beer52.com/DARK to claim your free case of beer.
Skin+Me: Head to www.skinandme.com and use the code DEVILS3 to start your skincare journey for just £3.50.
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep4: Helen and Danni introduce... Killers, Cults and Queens! Sep 08, 2022

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Our friends at Audioboom Studios have a brand new show out that we think you'll love... Killers, Cults and Queens! In each episode, join iconic Drag Queen Cheryl Hole and resident spooky expert Nikki Druce as they embark on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe.
They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more.
Especially for you, here's a little sneak peak into the first episode. Head to Killers, Cults and Queens wherever you listen to us and make sure to follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode.
See you next Monday for a new episode!

S2 Ep3: The horrific crimes of Dennis Nilsen Sep 05, 2022

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Helen Anderson and Danni Howard look into the seriously gruesome crimes of Dennis Nilsen. After a difficult upbringing in Fraserbrugh, Scotland, Dennis joined the Army as a chef, and not soon after leaving for the bright lights of London he puts those skills to use in a horrific way. Expect messed up beginnings, a tale of toilets from Danni and some of the most stomach churning details of all time.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Introduction
09:21 - Dennis’ story begins
14:24 - Dennis’ troubled relationship with his mother, Elizabeth Duthie Whyte
16:06 - Dennis faces loss for the first time
17:43 - 15 year old Dennis joins the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
19:48 - Dennis heads to London to become a Civil Servant
20:38 - Dennis meets David Gallichan
21:47 - The murder of Stephen Holmes
26:36 - The murder of Canadian tourist, Kenneth Ockendon
28:53 - Dennis moves to Cranley Gardens, in Muswell Hill, North London and lures Carl Stotter into the flat
32:50 - The horrible rituals of Cranley Gardens
37:41 - A plumber is called to Cranley Gardens to investigate a strange smell
41:16 - Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay is on the case
43:55 - Author Brian Masters visits Dennis’ flat
46:20 - The interrogation of Dennis Nilsen
52:12 - The murder of Graham Allen
57:04 - The sentencing of Dennis Nilsen
59:24 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by…
Calm: Go to www.calm.com/devils for 40% off a Calm Premium subscription.
Skin+Me: Head to www.skinandme.com and use the code DEVILS3 to start your skincare journey for just £3.50.
Beer52: Visit www.beer52.com/DARK to claim your free case of beer.
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S2 Ep2: Aileen Wuornos, The Damsel of Death Aug 29, 2022

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Helen Anderson and Danni Howard look into the complicated case of American serial killer Aileen Wuornos. After a tragic and abusive upbringing at the hands of her grandfather Lauri, Aileen found herself homeless and living in the woods at just fifteen years old. After meeting the love of her life, Tyria Moore, in her early twenties, a sinister spark is ignited, turning her into one of the most infamous serial killers in American history. Expect difficult relationships, a complicated love story and truly incredible accents.
Devils in The Dark contains graphic details of sexual assault and violence and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
00:00 - Introduction
06:02 - Where Aileen’s story begins
06:42 - Aileen faces abuse at the hands of her grandfather
09:46 - Aileen learns to use her body
10:21 - Aileen becomes homeless
14:23 - Aileen makes it on her own
19:55 - The story of Aileen and Tyria
21:37 - The murder of Richard Mallory
23:52 - The murder of David Spears
27:47 - The murder of Charles Carskaddon
29:53 - The murder of Peter Siems
30:34 - Detective Brian Jarvis finds key evidence
35:30 - The murder of Troy Burress
36:08 - The murder of Charles Dick Humphreys
38:20 - A special task force is formed at Marion County Police Department
38:31 - The murder of Walter Jean Antonio
39:59 - The police composite sketches
41:00 - Lieutenant Mike Joyner is on the case
43:38 - Mike works The Last Resort Bar
46:58 - Tyria Moore convinces Aileen to confess
52:41 - Aileen faces the death penalty
54:07 - Outro
This episode is sponsored by…
Beer52: Head to www.beer52.com/DARK to claim your free case of beer!
Emma: Save 5% on top on all offers at www.emma-mattess.co.uk/DEVILS
For updates on Devils in The Dark and all things true crime, head to @devilsinthedark on Instagram! You can also follow Helen Anderson at @helenanderz and Danni Howard at @thatdannihoward.
Special thanks to Woodcut Media.
Produced by Alexandra Jueno at Audioboom Studios.
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this week’s episode please consider contacting the following resources:
The Samaritans helpline: 116 123
Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200
Rape Crisis Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (help is also available at live chat at https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/live-chat-helpline/ *times apply)
Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200
Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)
Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498
Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005
See audioboom.com/about/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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