Murder Bucket

28/10/2025

We’re launching our new series, Crime Defined. Each episode, we break down a crime under the law and explore a real-life case.

In our first episode, we cover arson, diving into the chilling story of John Orr, a fire captain who became one of the U.S.’s most notorious arsonists. We’ll discuss how arson is investigated, the degrees of the crime, motives like insurance fraud, and the consequences he faced.

Listen now to uncover the investigation, the courtroom drama, and the lessons the law teaches us about intent, motive, and justice.

14/10/2025

This week on Murder Bucket, we’re continuing our It Wasn’t a Phase, Mom series with the chilling case of James Fairweather — a teenager from Colchester whose fascination with serial killers took a deadly turn.

We’ll explore his background, the murders that shocked the UK, and the questions his case still raises about mental health, media, and youth violence.

🎧 Tune in now to Murder Bucket

07/10/2025

We’re running into some scheduling issues today, so there won’t be a new episode tonight. Join us next week for the next installment in our “It Wasn’t a Phase, Mom” series!

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23/09/2025

In our latest episode of It Wasn’t a Phase, Mom, we explore the heartbreaking story of Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter. From their first meeting to the digital exchanges that led to tragedy, this episode examines Conrad’s struggles with depression and anxiety, Michelle’s controversial role, the court case that followed, and the legal and social debates that still resonate today.

We also discuss the media coverage, documentaries, and how this story has sparked conversations about mental health, responsibility online, and the power of words.

This is a heavy but important episode—please listen responsibly, and remember, if you or someone you know is struggling, there is help available. In the U.S., call or text 988, or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line.

09/09/2025

It Wasn't a Phase, Mom series

Part 2 of the William Heirens case is here!
In this episode we dive deeper into the confessions, the controversy, and the legacy of one of Chicago’s most infamous cases. The story only gets more unsettling as we piece together the investigation and its aftermath.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and let me know your thoughts, do you believe the confessions, or was there more to the story?

26/08/2025

It wasn't a phase, mom series

This week on the podcast, we’re starting Part 1 of the chilling case of William Heirens — the man who became known as the ‘Lipstick Killer.’ 🩸 His crimes left Chicago gripped with fear and sparked a media frenzy that still raises questions decades later. In this first part, we’ll dig into his early life, the string of burglaries that put him on police radar, and the murders that changed everything.

Don’t miss the start of this two-part deep dive. 🎧

12/08/2025

Part 2 of our coverage on the tragic murder of Brianna Ghey is now live.
With the verdict in and her killers sentenced, this episode looks at what came next—how her family and community mourned, the vigils and tributes that lit up the UK, and the powerful conversations her story sparked nationwide.

This is more than a case. It’s a reminder of how one life can inspire change, even in the face of unthinkable tragedy.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.

29/07/2025

🔪 It Wasn’t a Phase, Mom returns with a powerful new story.

In Part One of Brianna Ghey’s case, we explore the life behind the headlines—before the crime that shocked the UK.

Justice was just the beginning.

🎧 Listen now on Murder Bucket wherever you get your podcasts.

15/07/2025

On March 5, 2001, a typical Monday morning at Santana High School in Santee, California, turned into a nightmare. Fifteen-year-old Charles Andrew Williams walked into a school bathroom with a stolen revolver and opened fire—killing two students and injuring thirteen others.

In this episode, we dive deep into the events leading up to the shooting: the red flags, the isolation, and the systems that failed him and everyone around him. We’ll look at the life of Andy Williams—what he endured, what he said, and the chilling warnings that went ignored. We'll also examine the aftermath, the trial, and the long-term impact on the school, the survivors, and the community.

This case is a haunting reminder of what can happen when cries for help are dismissed as “just a phase.”

Listener discretion is advised.

24/06/2025

New episode of the "It Wasn’t a Phase, Mom" series is live! 🎙️

This time, we’re unpacking the chilling Richardson Family Murders. Tune in on Murder Bucket wherever you get your podcasts.

10/06/2025

In this week’s episode of Murder Bucket, we continue our "It Wasn’t a Phase, Mom" series with the chilling case of Richard Grissom Jr. — a seemingly charismatic and well-mannered young man whose charm masked a sinister pattern. In the summer of 1989, three young women went missing in Johnson County, Kansas. Though Grissom was quickly identified as the prime suspect, their bodies were never found — and his calculated, cold demeanor during the investigation still haunts those who worked the case.

Join us as we uncover how a troubled past, a mask of normalcy, and terrifying precision made Richard Grissom Jr. one of the most disturbing killers you've probably never heard of.

07/05/2025

‼️New Episode Tuesday ‼️

Shy and bullied, Christine Paolilla found friendship—then shattered it in one of Texas’s most shocking crimes. The “Clear Lake Murders” reveal a tragic tale of trauma, addiction, and betrayal.