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.
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The Poisoned Feast: The Deadly Mushroom Mystery of Leongatha
In one of Australia’s most bizarre and chilling true crime cases, a family lunch in Leongatha, Victoria ended in murder, mystery, and media frenzy. When Erin Patterson prepared a seemingly innocent meal of beef wellington, three of her guests—including her former in-laws—were dead within days. The suspected culprit? Death cap mushrooms, one of the world’s most lethal poisons.But was this a tragic accident, or a premeditated poisoning? Investigators soon uncovered twisting alibis, hidden pasts, and shocking evidence that led to murder charges in late 2024. With a sensational trial looming, the question remains: Did Erin Patterson serve up a deadly dish on purpose? Or is she the victim of a horrifying coincidence?Join Terror Bites as we unravel the shocking details, dissect the forensic evidence, and explore one of the most gripping murder cases in Australian history.Subscribe now for weekly deep dives into the world’s most disturbing and unsolved true crime cases. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr. Death Down Under: The Mutilations of Graeme Reeves
He was supposed to heal, but instead, Dr. Graeme Reeves destroyed lives. Banned from practicing obstetrics after being deemed psychologically unstable, Reeves didn’t stop—he simply moved to a small Australian town, where hundreds of women unknowingly became his victims. Performing unauthorised surgeries, brutal mutilations, and illegal hysterectomies, he left his patients permanently disfigured, infertile, and traumatised.Even more chilling? The body parts he removed were never found.How did a known predator continue practicing medicine for years? How many more victims remain silent? And what exactly did he do with the human remains?In this episode of Terror Bites, we uncover one of Australia’s most horrifying medical crimes, where trust in a doctor turned into a waking nightmare.New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:33 AM. Subscribe now—because sometimes, the real horror isn’t in the shadows, but in the places meant to keep us safe. 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.