S'laughter: True Crime Podcast

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This week Lucy brings a tale of police corruption that sounds like something conceived by the writers of Line of Duty, while Emma discusses the drastic measures taken to end an abusive marriage.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a new Slash and Dash voted for by our patrons! This time it's a preteen getting revenge on her parents for loving her, and trying to protect her. How very dare they.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lucy and Emma discuss a case of a Lady-killer who proved too creepy for an 80's dating VHS and a horn-piping, rubber-hosing, double-teaming pirate.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Emma and Lucy are back after a busy summer. This week they bring you two more tales of true crime from the UK each involving an attempt at a cover up. Firstly there's a horrific story of domestic violence and murder raising some moral dilemmas, and second is a story from the West Country. Look out for Emma's attempt at an accent.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Week Lucy and Emma have exciting news to announce about the S'laughter meet up! If that wasn't enough, Lucy brings you a story of the woman with the most understanding landlord in history... many won't replace carpets, let alone remove a body. Also the tale of a cold-hearted son with a sexy, sailor vibe that Emma is totally here for..  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a hectic week and Emma and Lucy have been struggling to keep up with life, so this week it's a mini episode. They discuss prison reformer and all round good egg, Elizabeth Fry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lucy and Emma discuss a twisted tale of teenage online intrigue, while revealing almost a little too much about their own online habits as teenagers. Lucy also uses the case of Daniel Gonzalez to show off her psychology knowledge... but watch out for the odd rogue 'David'!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Emma and Lucy try to educate abut some theories of mental health, and tell you about two more British murderers, one who got what they deserve,  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Lucy and Emma learn the lesson from a murderous doctor that cleanliness is next to godliness... or at least will remove evidence of your misdeeds. They also discuss a case so awful that a case of genital lice is the nicest thing about it.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode Lucy reveals the host of police f*ck ups in the investigation of the Grindr killer, and Emma tells a story of twists and turners in the hunt for a murder in the Orkney Islands. She also attempts a Scottish accent, but, you can't win 'em all.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A taster of our new patreon content - mother daughter S'laughter. Plus details of our first S'laughter meetup.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucy and Emma discuss a mysterious story of inheritance and forged identities, as well as a mysterious disappearance and conflicting stories. "If you're gonna live in my house, you're gonna look at my wang."  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the S'laughter girls discuss the Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murders, as requested by many listeners. They also give some recommendations of some true crime series, as well as reveal the secret patreon content that will be up next month. If this is your first time listening to S'laughter, be aware it is a comedy podcast, but the humour focuses on the killers, never the victims.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Emma and Lucy look at a case of murder by that 'magic bullet': Arsenic! The only solicitor ever to be hanged in the UK teaches us that 'excuse fingers' is not an acceptable excuse for poisoning...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Lucy and Emma discuss a twisted fire-starter and learn that the patron saint of arsonists is none other than... Bruce Lee!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma and Lucy fail the bechdel test by discussing two male murderers in this week's episode. They also establish the excuse, "I left him in the hollow of a tree," is not a good enough alibi.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Emma and Lucy discuss the desperate measures gone to in order to avoid the most evil of all states: spinsterhood. They also consider whether you really need brain-smarts if you've got gun-smarts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma and (a still slightly snuffly) Lucy look at the Scottish criminal duo Burke and Hare, and murderess Catherine Hayes in this week's episode. We discover that murder does sometimes pay, and learn a bit of maths. We also read a spot of poetry and give a shoutout to our Patreons.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.