Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast
Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
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Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
▶ WebplayerFoggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete criminal case through original research, court records, and primary source material. This isn't sensationalized true crime. Every season of Foul Play puts victims first — their names, their stories, their humanity — before examining how murder investigations unfolded in an era befo...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 35:24
Season 40: America's 250th Anniversary -- 50 states, 25 double-feature episodes. Two fires burned in 1898 America. One in South Carolina, where a mob murdered a Black postmaster…
Sep 22, 2026 · 34:23
Season 40: America's 250th Anniversary -- 50 states, 25 double-feature episodes. This is Episode 13, covering Rhode Island and North Dakota with two true crime cases from the…
Sep 15, 2026 · 35:02
This episode is part of Season 40: America's 250th Anniversary -- 50 states, 25 double-feature episodes exploring the cases that shaped American history from every corner of the…
Sep 8, 2026 · 34:55
Season 40: America's 250th Anniversary — fifty true crime stories from fifty states. Wyoming, 1892. A fiftee- n-year-old orphan train rider murders two young men in a boxcar and…
Sep 1, 2026 · 35:04
Season 40: America's 250th Anniversary. Fifty states. Fifty crimes. Two hundred and fifty years of American history, told through the true crime cases that other shows leave…
Jun 17, 2026 · 46:36
Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins close out their reunion by going down the list of the people who appeared in the Netflix documentary The Keepers, where they are today, who is…
Jun 11, 2026 · 50:49
Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins continue their first sit-down in over a year, working through the second half of the questions listeners submitted through the show's Facebook…
Jun 2, 2026 · 36:37
This episode contains descriptions of murder, mob violence, historical racial violence, and the execution of a convicted killer. If you need to skip this content, advance past…
May 26, 2026 · 40:29
This episode contains discussions of murder, execution, racial violence, and a botched public hanging. If you need to skip any section, the chapter markers below will help you…
May 19, 2026 · 1:22:03
Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins sit down together for the first time in over a year for a wide-ranging conversation about the unsolved 1969 murder of Sister Catherine Ann Cesnik…
May 19, 2026 · 36:48
This episode contains detailed descriptions of violent death, including axe murders and decapitation. If you need to skip this content, advance to the chapter markers below.…
May 12, 2026 · 31:40
This episode contains discussions of murder, arsenic poisoning, the deaths of children, and historical criminal trials. Ifyou need to skip any portion, advance past that segment…
May 5, 2026 · 27:47
Historical Significance In Georgia, a Webster County posse pursued Susan and Enoch one hundred twenty-five miles to Coffee County, Alabama. The grand jury indicted both on May…
Apr 28, 2026 · 35:22
July 1877. A dirt road in rural Missouri. A fifty-eight-year-old woman named Martha Parrish is shot dead by her own son-in-law while trying to rescue her daughter from an abusive…
Apr 21, 2026 · 28:43
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of gun violence, intimate partner violence, poisoning, and discussions of coercive control in same-sex and heterosexual…
Apr 14, 2026 · 29:00
Billy Wimbish - was born around 1859. A Black man who made his life in the Alaska Interior, Wimbish earned respect among the miners of the Fairbanks district. In 1906, he served…
Apr 7, 2026 · 29:57
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of gun violence, intimate partner violence, poisoning, and discussions of coercive control in same-sex and heterosexual…
Mar 31, 2026 · 21:11
Content Warning This episode contains discussions of murder, suicide, and Victorian scandal. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes. This Episode Season 39…
Mar 24, 2026 · 20:34
Content Warning This episode contains discussions of adultery, abortion, and Victorian scandal. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes. This Episode Season 39:…
Mar 17, 2026 · 18:40
Content Warning This episode contains detailed descriptions of poisoning and prolonged death. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes. This Episode Season 39: The…
Mar 10, 2026 · 24:10
Content Warning This episode contains discussions of poisoning and death. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes. This Episode Season 39: The Balham Mystery.…
Mar 3, 2026 · 16:31
Content Warning This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, poisoning, and death. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes. This Episode Season 39: The…
Feb 24, 2026 · 29:16
A Victorian courtroom drama unfolds as a chilling murder verdict is delivered in 19th-century London, a place of evolving laws and societal norms. This episode, nestled in the…
Feb 17, 2026 · 20:52
Enter 'The Doctor's Care' in New York, a chilling glimpse into the remaining shadows of the Rugeley Poisoner series, Part 2. This four-part narrative dissects the devious…
Feb 10, 2026 · 22:10
In the fog-laden lanes of Victorian Staffordshire, William Palmer found his first victim, igniting a path of sinister intent that would crown him the notorious Rugeley Poisoner.…
Feb 3, 2026 · 20:58
Constance Kent's confession shocked a nation still reeling from the Road Hill House murder, altering her life forever as Victorian justice loomed. In Season 37's climax, Foul…
Jan 27, 2026 · 24:30
Road Hill House weaves a haunting legacy as the walls echoed with accusations, while Constance Kent disappeared into silence for five years. Amidst the intrigue of Season 37,…
Jan 20, 2026 · 47:46
Detective Whicher stumbled onto the Road Hill House murder, probing deeper into its secrets than anyone dared, forever changing investigative practices. Season 37's focus unfolds…
Jan 13, 2026 · 35:37
A quiet Wiltshire town became infamously known as the site of the 1860 Road Hill House murder, a case that shattered Victorian complacency and intrigued the nation. Season 37 of…
Jan 9, 2026 · 24:54
Münsterberg's forgotten cannibal terrorized under the veil of normalcy... Enter the darker side of history with Season 36's exploration of serial killers. During the early 1920s,…
Dec 30, 2025 · 16:28
Hungary's Béla Kiss lured and slaughtered those seeking love... Season 36 dives deep into the chilling tales of forgotten serial killers. In a sleepy town in Hungary, the…
Dec 23, 2025 · 26:23
In Marrakesh, the shoemaker buried his many victims beneath his shop... This season unfolds the chilling narratives of historical serial killers worldwide. In a vibrant…
Dec 16, 2025 · 32:32
In 1880s Leiden, the 'Angel of Death's many victims lay undetected. 'Good Mary', once a beloved caretaker, was found to have... The season examines into the horrific actions of…
Dec 2, 2025 · 31:19
Finland's Great Famine birthed bleak times, and amidst these shadows emerged serial killer Matti Haapoja... In dire straits, survival instincts can descend into depravity.…
Nov 18, 2025 · 30:30
On a warm June day in 1868, the vibrant streets of Geneva were struck by the nerve-chilling act of a nurse... The nurse was known for her guiding hand, yet within her grip lurked…
Nov 11, 2025 · 35:28
In 1826, a chilling discovery marred the serene backdrop of a Philippine parish. Father Juan Severino Mallari... The trusted priest of quiet parish life horrified his community.…
Nov 4, 2025 · 36:35
In February 1842, a dingo uncovered a shallow grave near Berrima. This harrowing discovery in Australian history... In the rolling hills near Berrima, the macabre find of a dingo…
Oct 30, 2025 · 13:56
In colonial India, travelers often befriended strangers on the road, never suspecting these companions were Thuggee Stranglers. Thug Behram's reign of terror makes a chilling…
Jul 17, 2025 · 37:28
In 18th-century Portugal, amid olive groves, a caretaker discovered a shallow grave containing an infant's body. The Foundling Wheel Killer of 1772 walks us along the tragic…
Jun 26, 2025 · 21:41
What drives a man from Scottish grace to Caribbean bloodshed? In the sun-drenched hills of Jamaica, the Edinburgh Castle Mad Master left a trail of violence. This Season 36…
Jun 12, 2025 · 21:43
In the glittering court of Louis XIV's France, La Voisin built a criminal empire on the dark art of poisoning. Known for the Affair of the Poisons, she became a notorious figure,…
Jun 5, 2025 · 21:52
In the shadowy corners of the Roman Empire, Locusta perfected the deadly art of murder. Known as history's first serial killer, her story marks the chilling beginning of one of…
Apr 9, 2025 · 22:02
The final chapter of the Chia children's case scrutinizes unyielding mysteries... Join Foul Play's conclusive exploration in Season 35 as we revisit the complex case involving…
Mar 10, 2025 · 21:23
A tragic discovery in Taipei brings the Chia children case back to light... In Season 35 of Foul Play, we continue to examine the devastating circumstances around the loss of…
Feb 22, 2025 · 17:49
In the heart of Taipei, the Chia children case unveils a despairing narrative... Season 35 of Foul Play examines the haunting circumstances surrounding Charles and Jennifer Chia,…
Feb 5, 2025 · 17:51
The Chia children's disappearance haunts Taiwan, leaving unanswered... Season 35 opens with the unexplained vanishing of the Chia children, echoing unresolved heartache across…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:16:54
Lies exposed. Truths revealed. The Keepers unveiled. Episode 94 of Foul Play examines... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website:…
Jan 21, 2025 · 22:22
In Orlando, the explosive verdict of Casey Anthony's trial leaves a nation reeling. It's a moment when justice meets suspense, and society grapples with the implications of a…
Jan 15, 2025 · 58:10
Inside the Casey Anthony trial, tensions mount as witness testimonies paint complex pictures. In Orlando, the unfolding six-week trial over the tragic loss of Caylee begins to…
Jan 8, 2025 · 39:38
The Casey Anthony trial begins with explosive claims. As the courtroom in Orlando fills with tension, the prosecution and defense prepare to present their very different…
Dec 30, 2024 · 30:39
A horrifying discovery reveals fresh tumult in the Anthony case... Season 34 of Foul Play continues its scrutiny with Episode 7, revisiting the chilling moment when Caylee…
Dec 7, 2024 · 1:07:15
Continuing the timeline of Sister Cathy's case, Episode 93 uncovers complex narratives... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website:…
Dec 4, 2024 · 22:31
Decisions in the Anthony case bring fresh turmoil and insights into human nature... Episode 6 of Season 34 on Foul Play reflects on Casey Anthony's release on bond and its…
Nov 24, 2024 · 1:10:22
Insightful timelines and events lead us through Sister Cathy's case. In Episode 92, we dissect... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website:…
Nov 19, 2024 · 18:26
In the Anthony case, post-release actions unfold unsettling revelations... As Foul Play progresses through Season 34, Episode 5 focuses on Casey Anthony's curious behavior…
Oct 30, 2024 · 24:05
As Casey Anthony's case develops, her tears invite scrutiny and suspicion... Foul Play continues in Season 34 with the escalating investigation post-arrest of Casey Anthony.…
Oct 23, 2024 · 26:08
Frantic cries for help echo in the case of Casey Anthony's 911 call... In this third installment of Season 34, Foul Play charts the chilling events leading up to one of America's…
Oct 16, 2024 · 32:32
Games of deception unfold as the Casey Anthony case examines deeper into intrigue. Continuing Season 34 of Foul Play, we scrutinize the troubling timeline in the aftermath of…
Oct 10, 2024 · 29:54
In Orlando, the search for Caylee Anthony stirs endless questions and emotions... In Season 34 of Foul Play, we open an extensive examination of one of the most gripping cases of…
Oct 2, 2024 · 34:57
San Francisco: Challenge all that's known about the Zodiac Killer as we explore a radical theory suggesting the infamous killer... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington…
Sep 19, 2024 · 23:24
San Francisco: In the decades-long hunt for the elusive Zodiac Killer, one puzzle remains unsolved—the notorious Z340 cipher... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Sep 4, 2024 · 21:14
The cinematic portrayal of the Zodiac Killer examines a haunting layer of... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Aug 27, 2024 · 18:45
Ross Sullivan's proximity to Cheri Jo Bates' murder deepens the Zodiac mystery... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Aug 14, 2024 · 28:38
The complex links to Kane and Poste paint a shadowy picture in the Zodiac... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Aug 8, 2024 · 17:42
Brooklyn's chilling saga finds its culmination, revealing the Zodiac Copycat... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Jul 31, 2024 · 16:08
The grim landscape of Brooklyn in 1990 resurfaces with echoes of the Zodiac... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Jul 10, 2024 · 21:59
Richard Gaikowski's potential ties with the Zodiac Killer weave a complex... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Jun 25, 2024 · 16:14
Rick Marshall's entanglement with the Zodiac case brings new dimensions... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries:…
Jun 17, 2024 · 25:47
examining the evidence around Arthur Leigh Allen reveals deeper intricacies... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Jun 6, 2024 · 27:50
Arthur Leigh Allen stood under the Zodiac's dark shadow, his every move... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries:…
May 29, 2024 · 25:45
Drawing connections between the Zodiac Killer's evasive nature and lingering... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
May 24, 2024 · 22:16
From 1971 to 1974, the Zodiac Killer's final letters left a fractured... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries:…
May 16, 2024 · 21:14
The untold stories of the beach murders reveal the shadowy path of the... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries:…
May 10, 2024 · 17:08
As night enveloped Oceanside in 1962, Ray Davis fell victim to a chilling... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
May 1, 2024 · 18:21
Donna Lass disappeared from the Sahara Tahoe, leaving behind haunting clues... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Apr 24, 2024 · 23:31
In Riverside, 1966, Cheri Jo Bates was brutally murdered, sparking questions... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Apr 17, 2024 · 23:26
When the infamous 340 Cipher arrived, it deepened the chilling puzzle that... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Apr 10, 2024 · 17:10
On a routine night in Presidio Heights, San Francisco, the Zodiac Killer... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Apr 3, 2024 · 21:03
The idyllic afternoon beside Lake Berryessa was shattered by the chilling... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Mar 27, 2024 · 15:36
Amidst the serene landscape of Lake Berryessa, the Zodiac Killer launched... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Mar 24, 2024 · 1:36
Unmask the terror of San Francisco's Zodiac Killer in this captivating preview. As we plunge into the darkness of the late 1960s, explore the chilling saga of a predator who…
Mar 20, 2024 · 20:13
In 1969, the Zodiac Killer, infamous for his cryptic ciphers, mailed his... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising…
Mar 13, 2024 · 20:31
Uncover Zodiac's Ferrin & Mageau Attack, as Foul Play reveals... Experience the harrowing events of July 4th, 1969, in Vallejo, California, when the Zodiac Killer's terrifying…
Mar 8, 2024 · 1:29:04
...1 historic steam train... ...9 exceptional true crime podcasts... ...9 tales woven with the spirit of Women's Day... ...Will YOU examine the mysteries aboard? This…
Mar 6, 2024 · 18:09
Relive Zodiac's Jensen & Faraday Murders, examining into chilling... We revisit these infamous crimes that sent shockwaves through California. The narrative of Betty Lou Jensen…
Feb 28, 2024 · 17:26
New York: Explore the shocking revelations behind Aundria Bowman's disappearance and the web of deceit spun by Dennis Bow... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Feb 21, 2024 · 18:32
New York: Aundria Bowman's story deepens as new avenues of investigation open, revealing connections to past crimes and the... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Feb 14, 2024 · 19:52
New York: Just Family Business starts with a seemingly ordinary family deeply entangled in crime and mystery. As secrets... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Feb 12, 2024 · 1:43:19
A doctor's quest for justice works through the murky waters of Sister Cathy's case. Episode 91 explores... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast…
Feb 7, 2024 · 19:56
Seattle: Unearth the investigations surrounding Inna Budnystska's disappearance and the turning points in finding justice... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Jan 31, 2024 · 21:58
Seattle: Discovered at a construction site, Inna Budnystska's story begins. A young woman victimized, her case reveals a... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Jan 14, 2024 · 1:05:24
The Jesuit connection examines new leads in Sister Cathy's case. In Episode 90, Foul Play reveals... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast…
Jan 10, 2024 · 15:53
Dallas: Tina Milford's night shift ends in an unresolved mystery. Her sudden disappearance leaves a trail of questions fo... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Dec 13, 2023 · 39:35
Abuse and cover-up tales unfold as we work through through Baltimore's dark history. Join us for Episode 89 where... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon:…
Dec 6, 2023 · 58:14
Reflecting on a clergy abuse report, deeper truths emerge in Baltimore. This episode of Foul Play invites... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon:…
Nov 29, 2023 · 20:54
Texarkana: As we conclude the saga, examine into the frantic chase to capture the Phantom Killer who haunted a small comm... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Nov 22, 2023 · 23:14
Texarkana: Follow the harrowing tale of the Phantom Killer's vicious attacks that leave a city on edge and desperate fo... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Nov 15, 2023 · 20:16
Texarkana: In 1946, fear grips a town as the Phantom Killer emerges, leaving behind a chaotic trail of terror and unansw... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Nov 8, 2023 · 17:48
Florence: Investigations into the Monster of Florence uncover turbulent years of detailed investigation and procedural ... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
Nov 1, 2023 · 22:50
Florence: Unveil the hideous acts committed by the Monster of Florence, peering into the heartbreak that marred the Tuc... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing:…
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