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A husband wakes in the middle of the night to discover his wife has been shot dead in their bed. He tells police an intruder has broken into their home, fired two shots and disappeared into the darkness. But there's just one problem: the evidence doesn't quite add up.

In February 2026, 37-year-old Ashley Flynn was murdered inside her family home in Tip City, Ohio. Her husband, Caleb Flynn, tells police that an unknown gunman entered through the garage and shot Ashley while she slept. But as officers investigate, a series of increasingly suspicious details begin to emerge. A missing handgun, a suspiciously open garage door, a sniffer dog that can't find an intruder's scent and a husband whose story doesn't quite hold together.

As detectives begin questioning Caleb, inconsistencies start to surface. Neighbours report arguments, questions are raised about the couple's marriage, and police discover that Caleb has been deleting messages from his phone.

But when investigators finally get their hands on his digital records, they uncover thousands of messages to a number that certainly doesn't belong to Ashley.

In part one of this two-part deep dive, Cheryl and Nikki explore the murder of Ashley Flynn, the initial police investigation and the growing suspicions surrounding the man who claimed to be her grieving husband.

Because sometimes, the biggest clues aren't found at the crime scene. They're sitting right there on someone's phone.

This episode discusses domestic violence, coercive control, gun violence, murder and descriptions of injuries. Not suitable for listeners under 18.

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👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are kick off the start of November with a swift goodbye to the spooky season and are already in the Christmas spirit! The pair chat all things about Cheryl’s upcoming pantomime season in London, they discuss their fav festive sandwiches and the trauma that comes with supermarket temptations with Christmas goodies.

The pair debrief on the case of the Patreon mini-episode on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah, discussing the fraud case, her TV persona, and prospects for a return to television. They also discuss the mystery of the black eye and who could have done it too?

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Cheryl has been fascinated by the London skyline on her commutes into London and needed to know why London had so many interestingly designed skyscrapers.

Following the Halloween special live show in Brighton, Nikki has fallen down the rabbit hole of all things DEATH BECOMES HER. And you won’t believe what happened to Goldie Hawn on the set….

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Who was the Isdal Woman, and why did she go to such extraordinary lengths to hide her identity? In part two of one of Europe's most baffling unsolved mysteries, we're picking up where we left off as investigators begin piecing together the final movements of the unidentified woman found dead in Norway's Isdalen Valley in 1970.

After discovering two suitcases abandoned in Bergen railway station, police had uncovered wigs, disguises, foreign currency, coded notes and clothing with every identifying label removed. But one seemingly insignificant item would provide investigators with their next lead: a shoe shop dust bag from Stavanger.

Tracking down the shop's owner, police found someone who remembered the mysterious woman.

But what they uncovered next only made the case stranger...

Using hotel registration records and handwriting analysis, investigators discovered that the woman had travelled extensively across Europe, checking into hotels under multiple false identities. She spoke several languages, appeared to be constantly on the move and was described as stylish, striking and occasionally paranoid.

Was she a spy operating during the Cold War? An international traveller living under assumed identities? Or was there something much more personal behind her apparent determination to disappear?

We also explore the disturbing post-mortem findings, including the 50–70 sleeping tablets found in her stomach, the unexplained bruising on her neck and the circumstances surrounding her death. Despite an official ruling of suicide, unanswered questions have continued to fuel speculation for decades.

And the mystery doesn't end there. More than 40 years after her death, forensic scientists rediscovered her preserved jawbone and began using advances in isotope testing and DNA technology in the hope of finally discovering where she came from.

More than half a century later, the Isdal Woman remains unidentified.

Join Nikki and Cheryl as they investigate the aliases, possible espionage connections, forensic discoveries and unanswered questions surrounding one of the most fascinating unsolved mysteries in modern history.

This is part two of our investigation into the Isdal Woman.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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A mysterious woman. A body burned beyond recognition. Two suitcases full of disguises, foreign currency and coded notebooks. And absolutely no idea who she really was.

In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl investigate one of Norway's most baffling unsolved mysteries: the case of the Isdal Woman.

It's November 1970, and a family hiking through the remote Isdalen Valley near Bergen, Norway, stumble across something horrifying. Nestled among the rocks is the badly burned body of a woman. Her face has been destroyed by fire, her clothes have almost entirely disappeared, and there is very little to help investigators establish who she was or how she ended up dead in such an isolated location.

But things get even stranger...

As detectives begin examining the scene, they discover that identifying labels have been deliberately removed from almost everything surrounding her. Her clothing, belongings and even the items in her luggage have been stripped of anything that might reveal where they came from.

Then, just days after her body is discovered, two suitcases are found abandoned in a locker at Bergen railway station. Inside are wigs, cosmetics, foreign currency, European road maps and notebooks containing what appears to be coded writing.

Who was this woman? Why was she travelling with disguises and multiple currencies? Was she deliberately concealing her identity, and what could she possibly have been running from? Was this a tragic accident, murder, or something altogether more mysterious?

Join Nikki and Cheryl as they begin piecing together the extraordinary story of the Isdal Woman, one of Europe's most fascinating unidentified-person cases.

And don't get too comfortable, because we're only just getting started. Part Two continues on Thursday.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are live in studio together on the back of recording brand new main cases for you all. Nikki drops the bombshell news that she is now a MOTHER… to two new baby cats! Their names are so cute but more-so, very Nikki Druce. Cheryl spills all the beans on her latest appearance on The Real Housewives of London and what it was like prepping the housewives for a Drag Roast!

The pair debrief on the case of the men with The Lead Masks. And why did Nick Knowles made a cameo too?

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has even more birthday bangers with all the songs that were number one on her birthday in March and Cheryl has a double whammy rabbit hole with her obsession with teeth and the new supplies the government are asking and also HER LOVE OF THE WEST END!

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In today's minisode we pick up with the woman who's "fighting for her life, not your approval" in part two of our deep dive on perhaps the most controversial criminal Real Housewives star - Jen Shah. You'll know by now that Cheryl and Nikki are addicted to the Real housewives of Salt Lake City and it's given them something to bond over. And one particular scandal made their jaws drop in unison - the criminal pursuits of Jen Shah.

She claims to be downtrodden and work harder than anyone else but when it was revealed that this may look more like a ponzi scheme, Jen's house of carefully curated cards came crashing down!

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What's this? A patreon episode on main? Yes, that's right, it's time for a little treat.

Whilst Nikki and Cheryl are getting chapter two of the pod ready for you, enjoy an episode from our patreon mini eps. We'll be back next week as usual with a brand new case but for now, enjoy this bitesized chunk of KCQ...

If you you know Cheryl and Nikki, you know they have both bonded over The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Nikki had surgery and Cheryl got her hooked whilst she had nothing better to do and wow, what a drug! Don't worry, for this episode, we take you right there so you don't need any prior knowledge on the RHOSLC, we gotchu baby gorgeous. Part two is out Thursday and don't worry, the ride only gets wilder from here.

Enjoy! 👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are back discussing their jam packed week. From Cheryl’s 33rd Birthday celebrations, to the Edinburgh Live show and all the backstage antics to Cheryl’s experience on the Caledonian Sleeper train from Edinburgh to London STRAIGHT after the show in a 25 hour round trip.

The pair debrief on the case of Borley Rectory and all its hauntings, the queens find out some Norwegian words that are similar to the case and one listener email sends auestions religious figures and ghosts.

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has a PSA on drinking, safety and a tale of a bus stop that went wrong in Edinburgh and Cheryl is hitting the charts with all the number one songs on her birthday… and you will love the BANGER AFTER BANGER.

ENJOY DIVAS!

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Two men. Two mysterious lead masks. A remote Brazilian hillside. And a case so bizarre that it still has people asking one very big question: were they trying to contact aliens?

Welcome to Killers, Cults & Queens, where Cheryl and Nikki investigate one of the strangest unexplained deaths in true crime history: the infamous Lead Masks Case.

On 20 August 1966, an 18-year-old boy went looking for his lost kite on Vintém Hill in Niterói, Brazil. Instead, he stumbled across the bodies of two men lying side by side in the grass. They were dressed in suits and raincoats, with two unusual metal masks beside them. There were no obvious injuries, no clear signs of a struggle, and absolutely no straightforward explanation for what had happened.

The men were identified as Manuel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana, two TV repairmen who had travelled from their hometown on what they described as a work trip. But what were they really doing on that remote hillside?

As investigators examined their belongings, they uncovered cryptic handwritten instructions mentioning capsules, a specific time and location, and the instruction to await a signal while wearing masks. Unfortunately, delays meant that the post-mortem examinations provided few answers, and their deaths were eventually attributed to natural causes.

But this is where things get REALLY strange.

The men were reportedly involved in a group known as scientific spiritualists, who explored the possibility of communicating with spirits and otherworldly beings. There were also reports of strange lights and a mysterious object in the sky around the time of their deaths. Add in an earlier death involving another lead mask, and suddenly the theories become even more unsettling.

Were Manuel and Miguel attempting a dangerous experiment? Did they take their own lives as part of a bizarre spiritual ritual? Or were they genuinely trying to make contact with extraterrestrial beings?

More than six decades later, the Lead Masks Case remains unexplained, and the truth behind those strange masks may never be known.

Join Cheryl and Nikki as they unpack the evidence, explore the theories, and try to make sense of one of the most baffling mysteries in the worlds of true crime, UFO sightings and the paranormal.

👽 What do YOU think happened to the men on Vintém Hill? Were they attempting to contact aliens, or is there a more earthly explanation? Let us know your theories in the comments!

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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Have you ever wondered what a slightly cultured version of The Spooky Sleepover would be? Well, we've finally managed it because this one has poetry by the wonderful Robin Ince. We loved this chat, things get a bit vulnerable and at times, a bit emotional tbh!! Robin tells us a few of his favourite poems he's written, Cheryl and Nikki discuss forgotten creative pursuits and how pesky capitalism sneaking into everything ruins it all for everyone.

This is a fun unhinged chat which goes in a multitude of directions as you may expect from this lot....

Enjoy!

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15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh

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Was Borley Rectory really the most haunted house in England, or was something far more human going on behind its terrifying reputation? 👻

In Part Two of our deep dive into the infamous Borley Rectory haunting, Nikki and Cheryl are joined by special guest Robin Ince to explore the chilling reports, strange discoveries and controversial investigations that helped turn this Essex mansion into one of the most notorious haunted houses in paranormal history.

From unexplained voices and poltergeist activity to a mysterious human skull hidden in a cupboard, the stories surrounding Borley Rectory only get stranger. But as the hauntings escalate, questions begin to emerge about whether everything was quite as supernatural as it seemed.

When Reverend Guy Smith and his wife begin experiencing increasingly disturbing phenomena, they turn to paranormal investigators for help. Enter Harry Price, the famous ghost hunter whose investigations would make Borley Rectory internationally infamous — but whose methods and evidence would later attract serious scepticism.

And that's only the beginning. We explore the terrifying reports surrounding Reverend Lionel Foyster and his family, including objects flying through the air, messages appearing on walls and an apparent attempt to exorcise the house. But when a scandal involving the Reverend's wife comes to light, the credibility of the haunting is thrown into question.

Then comes the fire that destroyed Borley Rectory in 1939. Was it an accident, insurance fraud, or something more sinister? And what did Harry Price discover when he returned to investigate the ruins?

We also look at the famous legend of the ghostly nun, the claims surrounding a woman's skeleton found beneath the burned-out house, and the researchers who questioned whether the stories of Borley's supernatural past could be trusted at all.

Even though the rectory is long gone, reports of strange activity at the site continue. So was Borley Rectory genuinely haunted, or did folklore, suggestion and deliberate deception help create Britain's most famous haunted house?

Join Killers, Cults & Queens for the second part of this spooky deep dive into Borley Rectory, paranormal investigations, ghost stories and one of England's most controversial hauntings.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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👻 Is Borley Rectory really the most haunted house in England? Or is there a darker explanation behind one of Britain's most famous paranormal mysteries?

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are joined by comedian, writer and horror enthusiast Robin Ince to investigate the chilling history of Borley Rectory — the infamous Essex house that became synonymous with ghost sightings, unexplained noises and terrifying tales of the supernatural which need to be heard to be believed.

Built beside an ancient church in the small Essex hamlet of Borley, this imposing Victorian rectory was reportedly plagued by paranormal activity for decades. From mysterious footsteps and unexplained knocking to a ghostly nun seen wandering the grounds, the stories surrounding this house have fascinated ghost hunters and paranormal investigators for generations.

But how did Borley Rectory earn its reputation as England's most haunted house? How did the ghosts supposedly come to haunt it, and why are people still fascinated by it all these decades later.

We begin by travelling back through the history of Borley, exploring its ancient church, its connection to the Tudor period and the construction of the enormous rectory itself. We meet the Bull family, who moved into the house in the nineteenth century, and discover how reports of strange happenings began to emerge.

One of the most disturbing legends concerns a spectral nun, reportedly seen by members of the Bull family and others in the area. According to the story, this mysterious figure was connected to a tragic tale of forbidden love, a murdered monk and a nun allegedly walled up alive.

And that's just the beginning.

Was something genuinely supernatural happening inside this house, or was there another explanation?

Expect haunted-house history, Victorian ghost stories, creepy folklore, paranormal encounters and plenty of dark humour along the way.

So light a candle, settle in and join us as we open the door to one of the most notorious haunted houses in British history.

This is Part One of our Borley Rectory investigation. The story continues in Part Two - out Thursday.

If you love true crime, haunted places, British ghost stories, paranormal investigations, creepy history and the unexplained, make sure you subscribe to Killers, Cults & Queens for more dark and deliciously weird stories.

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On this Spooky Sleepover, the pair debrief on their weekend at Crime Con, spill the tea on their upcoming live shows and Nikki tells all about the Haunt at Thorpe Parks Horror Night that ended up in a trip to the medical bay.

Nikki and Cheryl debrief on the Titanic case and one listener email sends the queens down the potential conspiracy theories route.

CONTENT WARNING FOR THE RABBIT HOLES: Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has a deep dive into the Christa Pike case with discussions of her time on death row, her lethal injection gone wrong and updates on her after the case. There are frank discussions about death row, the crimes she committed and the lethal injection so please proceed with caution.

And to lighten things, Cheryl tells all about the nostalgic Late 2000’s/Early 2010 YouTube videos we used to be obsessed with and how she's passing hem on to the younger generation. But be careful, these will probably end up stuck in YOUR HEAD too!!

ENJOY DIVAS!

COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER! 15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh 28th October - Komedia - Brighton https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/

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Imagine discovering that your wife has been secretly keeping her lover in the attic… for FOUR YEARS.

In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head back to the 1920s for one of the strangest true crime stories we've ever covered: the bizarre case of Dolly Oesterreich and Otto Sanhuber.

In 1922, Fred Oesterreich was shot dead inside his Los Angeles home. His wife Dolly was discovered locked inside a pantry, apparently the terrified victim of a robbery gone wrong. But there was one problem: the evidence didn't quite add up.

Because hidden above their heads was Dolly's secret lover, Otto Sanhuber — a young man who had been secretly living in the couple's attic for years.

Otto had originally met Dolly while working at her husband's factory, and their relationship soon developed into a bizarre secret arrangement. After Fred discovered their affair, Otto was fired… but Dolly wasn't prepared to let him go. Instead, she found a way to keep him close — by hiding him in the attic.

For years, Otto lived in secret above Fred's head, helping Dolly around the house, writing pulp fiction and waiting for the opportunity to escape his strange double life.

Then Fred was murdered.

What followed was a bizarre investigation involving a missing gold watch, suspicious lovers, discarded guns, a hidden man in an attic and a conspiracy that remained secret for years.

This is the true story of the man in the attic, one of the strangest forgotten murder cases of the 20th century.

⚠️ This episode contains discussions of murder, domestic abuse, sexual exploitation and coercive relationships.

Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early. And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑

COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER! 8th October- The Bedford - London 15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh 28th October - Komedia - Brighton https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/

🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

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Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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The Titanic sank on 15 April 1912 — but what happened after the ship disappeared beneath the Atlantic?

In the final part of our Titanic series, Nikki and Cheryl go beyond the famous sinking to uncover what happened to the survivors, the dead, and the wreckage left behind. As survivors waited in freezing lifeboats, the RMS Carpathia raced towards them. But rescuing those who survived was only the beginning. Hundreds of people were still missing in the icy Atlantic, and recovery ships were sent back to search for the dead.

In this episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, we get into the darker side of the Titanic disaster: the bodies recovered from the ocean, the difficult process of identifying victims, burials at sea, the aftermath for survivors, the investigations into why Titanic sank, and the safety changes that followed.

We also look at some of the biggest Titanic questions and myths, including:

⚓ Why did Titanic's distress signal give the wrong location?

⚓ Why were so many Titanic lifeboats launched with empty seats?

⚓ What happened to the bodies left in the Atlantic?

⚓ How many Titanic victims were recovered?

⚓ What happened to J. Bruce Ismay after surviving?

⚓ What happened to Titanic's sister ship Britannic?

⚓ When was the Titanic wreck finally discovered?

⚓ What did the 1997 Titanic movie get right — and wrong?

⚓ And, of course… could Jack and Rose REALLY have both fitted on the door?

The Titanic disaster killed more than 1,500 people and changed maritime safety forever. But the story didn't end when the ship sank. This is the final episode in our three-part Titanic series.

Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early. And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑

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🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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#Titanic #TitanicDisaster #TrueCrime #DarkHistory #History

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Cheryl starts off with a massive rant and the pair discuss the unspoken rules of podcasting. Cheryl’s Misophonia couldn’t take ANYMORE podcasters eating on the job! Nikki shows off her spooky new nails and the pair get deep into Spooky Season prep!

The pair debrief on this week’s case on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey and react to some listener comments for Part 3 and 4 of the case.

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has MORE updates on the case including a forensic analysis who worked on the case PLUS items purchased at a hardware store that could be evidence.

Cheryl has one thing and one thing on her mind… PIZZA. And takes us down a lane of nostalgia with Pizza Hut buffets, birthday parties and the one thing we all loved doing the most… The ice cream factory.

ENJOY DIVAS!

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The Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable. On the night of 14 April 1912, everything changed.

In Part 2 of our Titanic series, Killers, Cults & Queens takes you inside the final hours of RMS Titanic — from the moment the iceberg was spotted to the devastating decisions that followed.

Why were Titanic's lifeboats launched half empty? What did "women and children first" actually mean? Why did some passengers refuse to leave the ship? And how did so many people remain trapped on board as Titanic sank into the freezing Atlantic?

As the ship takes on water, panic slowly spreads across the decks. Lifeboats disappear into the darkness, third-class passengers struggle to reach the upper decks, and Titanic begins her terrifying final descent.

We'll follow the disaster minute by minute, including the iceberg collision, the evacuation, the lifeboats, the band playing as the ship sank, the treatment of third-class passengers, Titanic breaking apart and the final moments before the wreck disappeared beneath the Atlantic.

This is the second part of our Titanic series. Watch Part 1 first for the story of how Titanic was built, why she was considered unsinkable and what happened during her maiden voyage.

⚠️ This episode contains discussions of death, disaster and mass casualty.

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The Titanic was the most luxurious ship in the world. But how did the supposedly unsinkable ship go from a floating palace to one of history's deadliest maritime disasters? And what REALLY happened before she ever hit the iceberg?

In Part 1 of our Titanic series, Cheryl and Nikki explore the incredible true story of the RMS Titanic, from her construction in Belfast to her ill-fated maiden voyage in April 1912.

Forget everything you think you know from the blockbuster movie. We're going back to the beginning to uncover the real history of the Titanic, the lives of the passengers, the extraordinary luxury on board, and the warning signs that came before the tragedy.

In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, we investigate:

🚢 How the Titanic was built, and why White Star Line wanted to create the biggest and most luxurious passenger ship in the world.

💰 The staggering cost of building the Titanic, including what her construction would cost in today's money.

⚓ The horrific working conditions faced by the shipbuilders in Belfast, including the deaths and injuries that occurred before the Titanic even set sail.

🥂 What life was REALLY like on board the Titanic, from the extravagant first-class suites and heated swimming pool to the very different experiences of second and third-class passengers.

🛳️ The Titanic's famous maiden voyage, her journey from Belfast to Southampton, and the near-collision that happened before she had even properly left port.

🎬 What James Cameron's Titanic movie got right, what was dramatised, and the real stories of the people whose lives would be changed forever.

From mechanical camels and luxury dining to the thousands of people who believed they were boarding the safest ship ever built, this is the story of the Titanic before disaster struck.

This is Part 1 of our three-part Titanic series. Next time, we'll be heading into the freezing Atlantic to uncover the terrifying night the Titanic struck the iceberg, the lifeboat disaster, and the final hours of the ship of dreams.

💬 Did you watch Titanic in the cinema? Do you remember the Titanic magazine that let you build your own ship? Tell us in the comments!

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Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce, Killers, Cults & Queens explores the strangest true crime cases, dark history, cults, paranormal mysteries and downright weird corners of the world.

Subscribe for more true crime, historical disasters, dark history and fascinating real-life stories.

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#Titanic #TitanicHistory #TitanicDocumentary #DarkHistory #KillersCultsAndQueens

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl spill the tea on their upcoming live shows and what to expect. Nikki tells all about her new(ish) portable DVD player that sounds like an aircraft and the pair reflect on the nostalgic DVDs and all their bonus bonanza. 

The pair debrief on this week’s case on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey and react to some listener comments who have some thoughts on potential suspects that weren’t even a thought! 

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has an UPDATE on the case too as her rabbit hole is a further deep dive into John Mark Carr, one of the suspects in the the case, and who they were married too will blow your mind! Cheryl has been OBSESSED with Big Brother and the relaunch and takes a trip down memory lane on some absolute corkers of classic moments. 

ENJOY DIVAS!

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COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!

8th October- The Bedford - London (Livestream available if you can't make it in person)

15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh

28th October - Komedia - Brighton

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In the final episode of our four-part series on the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey, we turn our attention to the Ramsey family themselves — Patsy, Burke and John — and examine the theories, evidence and unanswered questions that have kept this case in the public eye for almost 30 years.

We revisit the controversial pineapple theory, the fibres found on the ransom note's duct tape, the disputed interpretation of the 911 call, the Ramsey family's decision to hire lawyers and private investigators, and the grand jury proceedings of 1999. We also discuss the DNA evidence that led to the Ramsey family being publicly cleared in 2008.

Then we get into some of the strangest and most debated details of the case: the alleged photograph taken inside the Ramsey home on Christmas night, the handwriting comparison involving Patsy Ramsey and the infamous ransom note, and the theories surrounding Burke Ramsey and the torch found in the house.

As always, we're separating documented evidence from speculation and looking at the theories that have developed around one of America's most notorious unsolved murders.

At the centre of all the theories, documentaries and decades of speculation remains the same fact: JonBenét Ramsey was a six-year-old girl whose murder remains officially unsolved.

This is Killers, Cults & Queens.

⚠️ This episode discusses the murder of a child and contains disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.

Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early.

And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑

COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!

8th October- The Bedford - London

15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh

28th October - Komedia - Brighton

https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/

🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

#JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsQueens

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Who killed JonBenét Ramsey?

In Part Three of our deep dive into one of the most notorious unsolved murder cases in modern history, Nikki and Cheryl examine the suspects, theories and bizarre confessions surrounding the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey.

From the intruder theory and the strange circumstances surrounding the ransom note, to the people investigated by police and the suspects who later inserted themselves into the case, we look at some of the most widely discussed possibilities surrounding JonBenét's death.

We examine the claims surrounding Gary Oliva, whose possession of images of JonBenét and later confession brought renewed attention to him, as well as John Mark Karr, who claimed he had murdered JonBenét before DNA evidence ultimately ruled him out.

But the investigation eventually comes back to the Ramsey family themselves. We look at the questions surrounding John Ramsey's actions on the morning JonBenét was found, the contamination of the crime scene, the family's interviews with investigators and the various theories that have circulated about what may have happened inside the Ramsey home.

And just when you think we're reaching the end of the case… we're not.

This was supposed to be a three-part series. It has now become four.

⚠️ This episode discusses the murder of a child, sexual abuse and other disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.

Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early.

And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑

COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!

8th October- The Bedford - London

15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh

28th October - Komedia - Brighton

https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/

🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

#JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsQueens

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl dive straight into it with their weekly updates. Cheryl has been chasing her shopping Dopamine high ever since she hit the shops with her sister & Nikki spills the beans on her solo trip to the Soho Theatre. The Queens give you all an update on the podcast too!

In an audience request, the pair do one more blind ranking but this time… British Chain Restaurants. And let’s just say, Nikki’s ranking is definitely gonna leave you angry! 

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, fresh off of the episode discourse, Nikki delves into the world of beauty pageants and tells us the top 10 weird and wonderful pageants from around the world. And Cheryl off the back of her shopping spree expresses her frustration of clothing sizing inconsistencies and why we have so many different clothing size guides around the world1

Its an extra long one today so… ENJOY DIVAS!

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The investigation into the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey continues in Part Two of our deep dive into one of the most infamous unsolved true crime cases in history.

In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl return to Boulder, Colorado, in the aftermath of JonBenét's murder on Boxing Day 1996. What should have been a straightforward investigation into a kidnapping quickly became a murder investigation — but the crime scene had already been seriously compromised.

We look at the Ramsey family, the backgrounds of John, Patsy and Burke Ramsey, and the events surrounding the discovery of JonBenét's body. We also examine the ransom note found inside the family home, including the bizarre $118,000 demand that matched John Ramsey's Christmas bonus, and why investigators questioned whether it was really written by a kidnapper.

We also delve into JonBenét Ramsey's autopsy findings, the clothing and DNA evidence, the fibres discovered on the duct tape, the mysterious pineapple found in her stomach, and the problems created when family members, friends and police moved around the house before the crime scene could be properly secured.

With the evidence seemingly pointing in different directions, investigators were left facing two competing possibilities: was JonBenét killed by someone inside the Ramsey family, or was there an intruder who entered the house that night?

And as the investigation develops, the Ramsey family find themselves increasingly at the centre of suspicion while continuing to insist that an intruder was responsible.

This is Part Two of our four-part JonBenét Ramsey series. In Part Three, we begin working through the suspects, intruder theories, false confessions and DNA developments that have kept this case in the public eye for decades.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, graphic injuries and potential sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!

8th October- The Bedford - London

15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh

28th October - Komedia - Brighton

https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/

🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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Christmas Day. A beautiful family home. Presents under the tree. And a six-year-old beauty queen who has no idea that this will be her final Christmas.

In December 1996, JonBenét Ramsey was murdered inside her family home in Boulder, Colorado. By the following morning, her mother had discovered a bizarre ransom note claiming that JonBenét had been kidnapped — and the police were called.

But there was a problem.

JonBenét was never taken from the house.

Her body would be discovered hours later in the basement.

In Part 1 of our four-part JonBenét Ramsey deep dive, Nikki and Cheryl take you back to Christmas 1996 and examine the night JonBenét was murdered, the shocking ransom note, the 911 call, the discovery of her body and the chaotic first hours of the police investigation.

How did a kidnapping turn into a murder inside the Ramsey family home? Why was there a ransom note demanding $118,000? And how did the initial investigation become so complicated so quickly?

And perhaps most importantly… was JonBenét really ever taken from the house at all?

This is one of the most infamous and controversial unsolved murder cases in true crime history — and we're going right back to the beginning.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, injury detail and potential sexual abuse injuries. Please proceed with caution.

This is Part 1 of 4 in our JonBenét Ramsey series. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss Parts 2, 3 and 4, where we dig deeper into the Ramsey family, the forensic evidence, the police investigation, the suspects and where the case stands today.

Watch the full video episode on YouTube and join the conversation in the comments with your theories.

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses the murder of a child, graphic injuries and potential sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER!

8th October- The Bedford - London

15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh

28th October - Komedia - Brighton

https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/

🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

#JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsAndQueens

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl are back discussing Cheryl’s instagram fail thinking her latest post was an obituary and Nikki is so excited for her building work to finally come to an end. Cheryl also has a special announcement for a TV appearance she has coming up!

In a new segment, Cheryl challenges Nikki to ‘Flag It or Bag It’ ranking scenarios with red/beige or green flags. 

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki induces us all into trauma land and lets us all know about the top worst items left at a charity shop- some of these are not for the faint hearted. And Cheryl learns all about some iconic things you didn’t even realise was birthed out of her home county of Essex… And one of them you’ve been singing since a baby! 

ENJOY DIVAS!

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Calling all true crime obsessives, paranormal princesses, and unsolved mystery addicts – it’s time to get spooky! Join Nikki and Cheryl as they return with exciting news - Killers, Cults & Queens is now going to ALWAYS ON which means no more season breaks and no chance to miss us because we're sticking around this time!!

This chapter, we’re diving deeper into infamous serial killers, twisted cults and the dark history you can't get enough of. Expect shocking stories, eerie surprises, and spine-tingling twists alongside a guest or two. AND we've got plenty of new surprises up our sleeve.. you won't want to miss it.

Joing us on the 14th of September 2026 for not one but TWO episodes where we reveal something we've been working on...

So don't be a killer, or join a cult...just join us for this new chapter of KCQ....GOODBYE!

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On this Spooky Sleepover, Cheryl & Nikki leap straight into September. The divas catch up after the bank holiday madness. Both debrief on their concerts of Sugababes in Chelmsford & Twenty One Pilots at All Points East for Cheryl and Nikki down on the south coast for Victorious Festival. The pair talk about the highs and lows of Festival food and some of the crap and crème de la crème items with a little ducky surprise.

After last week’s Blind Ranking bonanza, Cheryl tests Nikki again but this time we’re getting more controversial… With PIZZA TOPPINGS! Pineapple lovers to the front of the line.

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki lets us all know about Face Blindness and how common it actually is within people and after some absolute storms ruining their festivals this weekend, Cheryl lets us know some of the worst cancelled shows in history because of weather! 

ENJOY DIVAS!

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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THIS WEEKS EPISODE IS A CORKER! YOU’RE NOT READY!

On this Spooky Sleepover, Cheryl & Nikki catch up on this week’s antics. Cheryl tells all about her current rants about coffee shop etiquette, and Nikki asks would you use your real name or a fake name when ordering your coffee. Cheryl cannot stand peoples ridiculous coffee orders and the girls debate about the age old milk debate. 

Cheryl tests Nikki with a blind ranking list of British food classics- with some absolute debate on the placement and we find out where we ALL stand with Jellied Eels. 

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki brings us back to the coffee shop ahead of the return of Pumpkin Spiced Latte season & informs us on the REAL origin of the special coffee. Cheryl also spills the tea on her latest trip to The O2 arena to see Ariana Grande and dissects the movie magic of her interludes and all the meaning behind them.

ENJOY DIVAS!

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.

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This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Cheryl & Nikki are back after some technical difficulties & the pair catch up on this weeks antics. Cheryl spills about her clean girl life by de-hoarding her house and what really grinds her gears with it. Nikki has turned Paparazzi and been chasing around the streets of Soho for one very famous cat! 

The girls play another round of Am I The Arsehole and a deep discussion is had whether a simple family argument should have outed your siblings virgin status?

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has been lost trying to scare herself silly with some of the scariest sounds this planet has to offer and Cheryl can’t get ENOUGH of Below Deck, the TV show. Getting 7 seasons deep in 2 weeks- is she ok? 

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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This week on The Spooky Sleepover, The queens update on the latest KCQ news including the Tour Announcement in October. Nikki tells all about a fart that went astray at a hotel breakfast and Cheryl is patient zero as she has been struck down with a mysterious cold.

A impromptu trip to the cinema for Cheryl opens up conversations about the correct time to have nachos at the pictures and you asked for it… The pair list their top pick and mix selections and brave the extortionate prices.

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Cheryl has been lost in music artists you may or may not have known featured on popular tracks and never been featured and Nikki educates us on the weird and wonderful world of interesting and wacky shoes. 

ENJOY THIS WEEKS BUMPER SPOOKY SLEEPOVER!

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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Ask and you shall receive divas! 💅🏻 For the first time ever, you can experience your favourite Detective Divas LIVE as Killers, Cults & Queens hits the road this October with Cheerful Earful taking you to the spookiest, Scariest & damn right weirdest corners of the world! 👻

With three exclusive shows across the UK, experience your favourite true crime podcast in the room with Nikki Druce and Cheryl as they explore gripping new cases, live performances from Cheryl, Spooky surprises and a whole lot of fun! 🎉

Find us at:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Edinburgh | 15th October

🇬🇧 London | 17th October

🌊 Brighton | 28th October

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This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Cheryl debriefs on her sun-soaked holiday to Crete, while Nikki survives her very first camping trip and discovers that camping showers are somehow both curious and camp at the same time (if you’ll pardon the pun). The pair also wrap up Season 5 of Killers, Cults & Queens, look back on some of their favourite moments and tease what's to come in the next chapter of the podcast. Get ready for more episodes, more cases and more in your ears and on the eyes… 

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Cheryl introduces everyone to Murphee, the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel who's somehow become the mayor of his hometown & how he’s doing a better job than most politicians and the pair ask the important questions, like why are UK service stations simultaneously the best and worst places on Earth? Nikki has the scoop on all the tricks of the trade to survive a service station. 

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A gang of grandads have stolen £14 Mil in diamonds, gold and precious stones but they left no trace behind and now the police have no idea who to go after.

As the gang thinks they've gotten away with their mega haul of jewels, they don't realise they're being watched by the most elite fraud unit in the country - The Flying Squad.

As they carry out their surveillance, they follow the threads that lead them to their suspects but one is noticeably absent - but what happened to these pensioners and how did they get caught for carrying out the Hatton Garden Job...let's find out.

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When the last of the east ends gangsters set their eyes on a seemingly unachievable target, they knew they had their work cut out for them.

But these were no ordinary criminals, they were some of the most hardened theives in the game. Responsible for some of the countries biggest heists including Brinks Mat and The Security Express Depot robberies, these men knew if anyone could carry this of, they'd be the most likely to...except there was once small problem...they were all in their sixties or above.

Breaking into the Hatton Garden Safety Deposit Vault wouldn't be easy. they knew the vault was thick so they planned accordingly, but as time was running out, they hit a big problem and now security were alerted...but would they manage to carry on or would they be caught...Let's find out.

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This week on The Spooky Sleepover Cheryl tells us all about her Bree Van De Kamp lifestyle of being the doting housewife of Essex, debriefs on her trauma after cooking in full drag on Celebrity Master Chef and we have a Cat Watch update from Nikki’s neighbourhood watch patrols with some brand new divas in the mix.

The pair also debrief this week’s case from the Grindr Killer, Stephen Port case. Discussions are had about the misconduct from the Met Police and how this all could have been prevented if they just looked al little closer. We also have a discussion from the pair about the future of KC&Q and what topics they would like to discuss more! 

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki is back to trauma land and tells all about a haunted house in a small Spanish Village where FACES would appear in the floor tiles of this house and we find out what was really lurking beneath the surface. And Cheryl lets us know how she is now slowly climbing the Forbes billionaire list and how on earth she kept this quiet… 

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Three bodies of young gay men have been found dead, all within a short distance of each other. These deaths are treated by the police as overdoses when there is quite obviously a pattern emerging which they fail to see.

In their pockets are bottles of a drug known as GHB, none of them have a mobile phone and they're always found outside in or near to a churchyard.

As the devestated families of these victims start to put the pieces together, they work out that their loved ones killer is a man who can't be too far away and they'd be right. The police knew this man, they knew what he was capable of and yet, they let him get away with it.

But how did this violent predator get caught by two of his final victims family... let's find out.

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When a series of young gay men die from supposed drug overdoses, the police take it as given that nothing weird is going on. Despite there being a lot of evidence to the contrary, they fall into the trap of a serial killer who is taking the lives of young men and believe his lies.

Using a technique which looked like an accidental overdose, this man - Stephen Port, got away with many preventable murders. But how did the police manage to miss such obvious clues and why did they believe the lies that the killer was feeding them... let's find out.

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This week on The Spooky Sleepover Nikki & Cheryl cool off after another heatwave, Cheryl tells all about her crazy 5 days of London Events from Partying with Madonna to falling over in Soho in 6 inch heels & Nikki lets us all know about the updates from Tasmania as a local legend- Neil The Seal has made his triumphant return after being moved on from the chaos and carnage he created on the streets. 

The pair also debrief this week’s case from the 9/11 “survivor” Tania Head and Nikki lets us know some new facts about the towers and what actually happened inside the south tower on that fateful dat.

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki discusses about the scientific studies that shows how we all seem to be doing stuff at the same time (in the same timeline) and Cheryl lets us all know about why she was so sweaty in her sleep last night, what caused it and how she could prevent it. HINT, her air conditioning unit was redundant at that point! 

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On September the 11th 2001, the worst terrorist attack of all time happened at the twin towers of The World Trade Centre in Lower Manhattan New York City. The world of Tania Head changed that day, she claimed she was on the upper floor of The World Trade Centre South Tower when the plane hit where she sustained life changing injuries to her arm. She was rescued by a firefighter - Welles Crowther and somehow she managed to avoid the gore floor of sky lobby, the floor with the largest loss of life in the whole tower.

Tania's survival story was wild and other survivors rallied around her to prop her up, she was so revered as a pillar of support by other survivors that they elected her as the president of the main survivors support group. but soon, other survivors started to notice cracks in her story and when a reporter delved deeper, they found that she may not have been telling the truth and soon, things started to unravel in a spectacular fashion.

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9/11 was an event which changed the world forever. On the 9th of September 2001, two planes flew into the twin towers of The World Trade Centre and the devastation left in the wake of the attack was enormous.

As the dust settled, ground zero was cleared and a war was launched, there were some people left out of the narrative. The focus from the press was solely on the dead and the impact on the city but thousands of survivors were left without support. People decided to join together, turning to online chat rooms to find community and connection. As people shared their stories of escape, witness testimonies and injuries, one tale stood out. This came from a survivor who had against all odds, managed to make it out from a floor no one else had. As people connected to her tale, they felt bad for her and thanked their lucky stars they weren't in her shoes, but half a decade later, someone started looking into her story and the seeds of doubt were starting to sprout. But was Tania Head a woman of her word or was she weaving a web of deceit... let's find out

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Welcome to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVER!

The girls are glad it's cooler, Nikki has been out getting complimented hand over fist and Cheryl has invested in AirCon. They then catch-up on this weeks episode and discuss the pros and cons of Rajneeshpuram, the cult that wouldnt quit until it had no other option.

Then it's time for their Rabbit Holes of the week - Nikki is enthralling us with the wrid world of snowglobes and Cheryl is discussing norman naming of meats - why do we call beef, pork and venison something else form the actual tyoe of animal...except chicken.

All that and more on this weeks Spooky Sleepover

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When a religious movement from India rolls into a small town in rural America, no one could predict what was going to happen next. Soon the members would bloom in their thousands and outnumber the original residents of the town.

But the mastermind behind the cult, wasn't their leader, it was his second in command. When she started making decisions on behalf of Rajneesh, things would go from 0 - 100, pretty darn quickly. From murder plots to the largest bio-terror attack in US history, this story has it all. Join us in this Wild Wild Country and see what happens in part two of the cult of Rajneeshpuram.

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A little boy in born in India and from day one, things go awry. His grandparents dote on him and make him feel like the most special child out there. His mother and father are absent and so his baby ego is allowed to go unchecked. This creates an insufferable child who at the age of just 8 years old begins talking about politics and ruling the world. Pair this with some unexpected and untimely deaths of loved ones in his former years and that little boy grows an unhelathy obsession with seeking a religion which doesn't stick to the usual confines...

Not finding anything which fits, the man now know as Bhagwan Shareef, makes his own religion and changes his name to Rajneesh - from here on out Rajneesh Puram is born and a cult begins to form but as yet, everyone is unaware and joining in search of enlitenment which Rajneesh says he can deliver...if only they can be free.

But how would this spiritual group go from yoga to a terrorist organisation... let's find out

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It's time for another SPOOOKY SLEEPOVERRRR - Sweaty edition.

Nikki and Cheryl and battling their way through the heat to bring you a bumper show.

This week we have cheryls Airport meltdown thanks to some farmers, Nikki is asking the age old summer debate - windows open or windows closed after carrying out a scientific experiment in which she is, of course, right!

Then, as a result of th boiling hot weather and exisitng entirely on an ice cream diet, the girls rank their top 5 ice creams and they may not be quite what you're expecting.

The it's time for Rabbit Holes of the Week. Cheryl is in allergic reaction hell due to some expired make-up so she's listing off all the helpful expiriy dates so you can clear out your stash. Nikki si wanting to sit in a darkened room with the aircon on, so she's been looking at Summer blockbusters and the most expensive movies to make of all time.

Put a lolly in your naughty place and come jin us for a chilled out episode - Stay Hydrated divas!!

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Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover, your cosy bonus show of Killers, Cults & Queens. This week Nikki & Cheryl catch up on their weekly antics, how Nikki’s husband almost had a near ‘Final Destination’ Fate with a massive plank of wood and why Cheryl just wants to grab her tits and scream from the rooftops. 

The pair also debrief this week’s case of Joanne Dennehy, her murderous rampage and question whether it could have been prevented or she was already set with her fate. 

Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki discusses all about the multiverse and dream timelines- how our dreams could be portals to what is REALLY going on in other timelines & Cheryl can’t leave dance floor for nothing as she discusses her obsession with Mother Madonna, ahead of the release of Confessions II and how the lazer BBL has been stuck on the brain! 

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Joanne Dennehy has killed three men in the space of a few days but that's not enough for her...she wants more.

After murdering her third victim, she knows time is running out and that the police will soon be on her tail...but before she gets caught, she wants to add a few more victims to her list...this time, they will be completely random and in a town she doesn't even live in. Joanne and Gary Stretch are off on a murder spree but luckily the police are not far behind...

Join Cheryl and Nikki as they take a closer look at Joanne Dennehy and the case of the Peterborough Ditch murders.

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Joanne Dennehy was a normal girl growing up in Harpenden in the 90's. When she hit pubert, something changed. Joanne went from a calm and mild mannered girl to someone her family didn't rcognise. She got into drink, drugs and boys and started dating an older man.

She chose to make herself homeless, had two children in her teenage years and then started having risky adult encounters, lying and making life unnecessarily difficult. after being diagnosed with bi-polar, she started treatment butwhen she felt better she stopped and so began her unravelling. Joanne leant into her deepest sexual desires and began to kill, not one, not two, but three men in the space of days but she wasn't done yet...

Join Cheryl and Nikki as they take a closer look at Joanne Dennehy and the case of the Peterborough Ditch murders.

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Welcome to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVER this week Cheryl and nikki have been out on their first ever ghost hunt which was a real life spooky sleepover.

Then it's time for their rabbit holes of the week. Nikki is giving us the lore behind some sayings that we use every day and Cherl is taking us around the world in sandwiches!

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Somewhere in the night sky near Portland, Oregon, a man is floating into the black. He's just stolen $250,000 in cash and jumped out the back of a commercial airliner.

But what happened to him next has perplexed people since the night it happened in 1971. But decades later, are the FBI any closer to solving the case? The list of suspects is as long as your arm and your leg...and your dog but recently, evidence has come to light which may just have solved this cold case.

Join Cheryl & Nikki as they investigate perhaps America's most enduring mystery, work out just how something like this could happen, and how something so daring may have paid off...quite literally....

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Why Did D.B Cooper Jump From A Plane Mid-flight And Did He Survive? In 1971, a man made headlines after he boarded a plane with a bomb and told the flight attendents to do whatever he asked or else he'd set it off. They obliged and D.B Cooper asked them to get a huge amount of notes delivered to an airport where he'd let his ignorant passengers go.

Perhaps the calmest hijacking ever, D.B was polite and curteous to the staff who did everything they could to make sure he got what he wanted...then mid-air, he donned a parachute, opened the plane door and threw himself out... no one knows what happened to him next.

Join Cheryl & Nikki as they investigate perhaps America's most enduring mystery, work out just how something like this could happen, and how something so daring may have paid off...quite literally....

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🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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