Casefile True Crime

Casefile True Crime Podcast

Casefile True Crime is an Australian podcast that debuted in January 2016, focusing on the detailed examination of solved and cold criminal cases from around the world. The show is hosted by an anonymous Australian narrator, a deliberate choice intended to center the narrative on the victims and the facts of the investigation rather than the personality of the presenter.

Produced under the Casefile Presents banner, the series is characterized by a strictly scripted, procedural storytelling format. It distinguishes itself within the true crime genre by avoiding conversational banter or editorializing, instead relying on a chronological delivery of events. Episodes incorporate extensive research drawn from primary source materials, including police transcripts, witness statements, court records, and contemporaneous media reports. While the show initially gained attention for its coverage of significant Australian crimes—such as the Port Arthur massacre and the Snowtown murders—it has expanded its scope to include international cases from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

The production features atmospheric sound design and original musical scores by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn, which are designed to complement the somber tone of the subject matter. Complex investigations are often presented as multi-part series to allow for deep-dive explorations of forensic evidence and legal proceedings. Recent installments have covered high-profile subjects such as the Waco standoff and the legal history of the Folbigg children.

Beyond its main feed, the podcast offers a premium subscription that provides ad-free episodes, early access, and a companion series titled "Behind the Files." This supplemental show features the anonymous host and production staff discussing the research and creative processes behind specific cases. The podcast is distributed globally via major platforms and remains a cornerstone of the Casefile Presents network, which also develops independent investigative audio series.

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Episode's summary

In May 1991, Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan were found dead in a garage in Northern Ireland, apparently the victims of a tragic suicide pact. For almost two decades, that was the accepted truth. Then, in 2009, an unexpected series of events led to the exposure of a murder plot that had remained hidden in plain sight for eighteen years. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon For all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-356-lesley-howell-trevor-buchanan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

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Case 356: Lesley Howell & Trevor Buchanan

In May 1991, Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan were found dead in a garage in Northern Ireland, apparently the victims of a tragic suicide pact. For almost two decades, that was the accepted truth. Then, in 2009, an unexpected series of events led to the exposure of a murder plot that had remained hidden in plain sight for eighteen years. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Milly Raso Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon For all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-356-lesley-howell-trevor-buchanan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07 Nov 2026
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Case 355: Anna Lisa Raymundo

When 32-year-old Anna Lisa Raymundo was found murdered inside her Stamford, Connecticut home, investigators were left with a violent crime scene and a mysterious 911 call from an unidentified woman. Despite numerous leads, no clear motive or obvious suspects emerged. Months later, a seemingly unrelated attack changed the direction of the investigation completely. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Matthew Dawe Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon For all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-355-anna-lisa-raymundo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Oct 2026
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Casefile Presents: Ada

In 2011, the body of a woman was discovered in a California vineyard. The scene was utterly surreal. Disturbing, yet eerily clean. It was unlike anything investigators had encountered before. The killer had seemingly gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure the victim couldn’t be identified. And yet, they had left her somewhere she was certain to be found. For more than a decade, she was known only as Jane Doe. Then detectives finally got a name: Ada. But identifying her didn’t solve the mystery. It opened an entirely new one. Through years of reporting, and the discovery of unusual newspaper columns and deeply personal writings Ada left behind, a portrait emerges of a brilliant, complicated woman. The more her life comes into focus, the stranger her already bizarre murder becomes. Who was Ada? Why was she killed? And why did someone seemingly try to erase her identity? Ada is a seven part investigative series about an unforgettable crime and the woman at its center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

26 Oct 2026
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Casefile Extra: Chad Shelton & Duane Johnson

*** Content Warning: Crimes against children, animal cruelty, suicide *** In September 1978, 11-month-old Chad Shelton is admitted to a Nebraska hospital with suspected food poisoning. Doctors are baffled when his symptoms take a terrifying turn, and two days later, he dies. Within hours, in another part of the city, a healthy 24-year-old man collapses with the very same symptoms. As the death count rises, health officials scramble to contain the outbreak, and the city of Omaha braces for an epidemic. Then a nurse makes a chance discovery that turns a medical mystery into something far more sinister. Casefile Extra features bonus episodes exploring compelling cases, stories and topics beyond our regular weekly releases. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Jessica Larsen Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing – Anthony Telfer Sign up for Casefile Premium: Apple Premium Spotify Premium Patreon For all credits and sources, please visit…

24 Oct 2026
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Casefile Revisited: Mr Cruel

*** Content Warning: Child sexual abuse, child abduction, murder of a child *** In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Melbourne was gripped by fear when a masked assailant began breaking into suburban family homes and abducting young children. The attacks were particularly callous, earning the assailant the moniker of ‘Mr Cruel’. 10-year-old Sharon Wills, 13-year-old Nicola Lynas and an unnamed 11-year-old girl were amongst the survivors of Mr Cruel’. Mr Cruel also became a prime suspect in the abduction and murder of 13-year-old Karmein Chan. But who exactly was the man behind the mask? Casefile Revisited features newly re-recorded versions of classic episodes, revisiting the stories with enhanced production, fresh narration, and updated research where possible. The Mr Cruel episode was originally released in January 2017. --- Narration – Anonymous Host Research & writing – Anonymous Host and Victoria Dieffenbacher Additional writing & editing – Erin Munro Production & music – Mike Migas Audio editing –…

17 Oct 2026