In this gripping episode of Terror Bites, we unravel the chilling true crime story of Jill Meagher—an ABC journalist whose shocking 2012 abduction and murder by repeat offender Adrian Bayley shook Australia to its core. We dive deep into the timeline of her final hours, Bayley’s disturbing criminal history, and the public outrage that followed. With dark humour and sharp analysis, we explore how systemic failures in the parole system allowed a predator to walk free until it was far too late.This episode is essential listening for true crime fans interested in justice reform, Australia’s most notorious murder cases, and how one woman’s tragic death changed national laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Body parts in Jars: The Disturbing Crimes of Ronald Platt
In this unsettling episode of Terror Bites, we delve into the twisted world of Ronald Platt, a man whose obsession with decomposition led him to commit unspeakable acts. When police discovered his apartment, they found body parts in jars, preserved and cataloged like a sick science experiment. What began with grave robbing soon escalated into murder and the most chilling part? Ronald Platt wasn’t finished yet. His journals revealed a plan for more victims and it was only a matter of time before his dark fascination spiraled further.Tune in for this gripping true crime tale of body parts, murder, and madness, and subscribe to Terror Bites for more stories from the darkest corners of true crime. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Toolbox Killers
In this harrowing episode of Terror Bites, we take you deep inside one of the most disturbing true crime cases in U.S. history—The Toolbox Murders. In 1979, serial killers Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris abducted, tortured, and murdered five teenage girls across Southern California, using everyday tools as instruments of horror. But it wasn’t just the crimes that shocked the nation—it was what came next.We unpack the chilling courtroom drama that followed. From the haunting audio tape played in court to the eyewitness testimony from one of the killers himself, this trial was unlike anything the justice system had ever seen. With forensic evidence, psychological warfare, and a smiling killer on the stand, the case was a nightmare come to life and justice had to face it head-on.This is more than a story of violence. It’s a look at evil, accountability, and a justice system pushed to its limit. If you’re drawn to true crime trials, serial killer psychology, and real-life horror, this episode will leave you shaken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Vanished in the Outback: The Chilling Disappearance of Peter Falconio
In this gripping episode of Terror Bites, we unravel one of Australia’s most mysterious true crime cases — the 2001 disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio in the remote Northern Territory. Alongside his girlfriend Joanne Lees, Peter was ambushed by a stranger on a desolate stretch of highway near Barrow Creek. What followed was a terrifying ordeal that gripped the world, sparked a massive manhunt, and ended in a murder conviction—despite Peter’s body never being found. Was it the perfect crime in the unforgiving Australian Outback? Or does someone still know more than they’re saying?Join us as we explore the chilling details, police investigation, media frenzy, and eventual arrest of Bradley John Murdoch—the man convicted of Peter’s murder. With suspense, survival, and unanswered questions, this episode is a must-listen for true crime fans who crave real-life mysteries, unsolved disappearances, and shocking twists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The House of Rot: The Funeral Home Horror of Michael and Kathleen Coudriet
When grieving families trusted Michael and Kathleen Coudriet to cremate their loved ones, they had no idea the bodies would never leave the house. What started as a “compassionate, affordable” funeral service turned into something far more sinister—a horror show of rotting corpses, fake ashes, and a house of unimaginable decay.By the time police forced their way inside, the Coudriets’ suburban home was filled with bodies, some melting into the floors, others wrapped in plastic like a macabre collection. The most chilling part? Many of these families had already held funerals, burying urns filled with fireplace soot instead of their loved ones’ remains.How did they get away with this for so long? And what kind of mindset allows someone to hoard the dead like forgotten junk? Join Terror Bites as we uncover one of the most disturbing funeral home frauds in modern history—a case where death wasn’t the end, but just the beginning of the nightmare.Subscribe now and don’t miss an episode—new true crime horrors drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You love true crime. You devour mystery. But let’s be real you don’t always have an hour to wade through slow intros, awkward banter, and unnecessary backstory. That’s where Terror Bites comes in.Consider this your quick, no-BS hit of horror, packed with spine-chilling crime stories, unsolved mysteries, and the kind of real-life nightmares that’ll make you triple-check your locks. Each bite sized episode delivers a perfectly portioned dose of terror, murders, disappearances, serial killers, criminal cases without a single wasted minute. Because we know your time is precious… and so is your safety.From cold cases that refuse to be solved to criminals so twisted they make horror villains look quaint, Terror Bites serves up the darkest tales in under 5 minutes. Think of it as your crime fix short, sharp, and just unsettling enough to haunt you on your morning commute.Subscribe now and let the nightmares begin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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