Choosing The Bear
Each week, Lois walks her brother Daniel through a whole array of different crimes. Join us every Monday at 9am for another reason why many people, choose the bear.Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?igsh=MWR4dDRuYzZoZXoxeA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@choosingthebearpod?_t=ZG-8t7dQlu3yqG&_r=1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
32. Charles Ingram - The Coughing Major
In September 2001, Charles Ingram was featured on the British game show, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ and ended up winning the £1 million jackpot. But did he win it authentically?Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosing…
31. Leonard Lake & Charles Ng - Part 3
In today’s episode, we finish our mini series on Leonard Lake & Charles Ng. We discuss Charles eventual capture and how things played out in court. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?igsh=MWR4dDRuYzZoZXoxeA%3D…
30. Leonard Lake & Charles Ng - Part 2
In part two, we discuss the victims of serial killers Leonard Lake and Charles Ng. We also cover what the women were subjected to whilst. Being held captive in the death dungeon. Please listen to the trigger warnings, this episode is deeply…
29. Leonard Lake & Charles Ng - Part 1
Together, Leonard Lake & Charles Ng raped, tortured and murder multiple Women. It’s thought they have a total of 11-25 victims, including children. In part one, we cover how they were arrested and their childhoods. Follow us on Instagram: h…
28. Gisele & Dominique Pelicot - Mazan Rape Case - Part 2
Continuing from last week’s episode, we go more in depth about the abuse Gisele was subjected to. This part is disturbing, please consider the trigger warnings at the beginning of the episode. Link to the article about the convicted rapists…
27. Gisele & Dominique Pelicot - Mazan Rape Case - Part 1
Dominique Pelicot was caught upskirting Women in a supermarket in Carpentras, France on the 12th of September 2020. When forensic psychologist, Laurent Layet felt that Dominique was handing something, Police confiscated his devices and anal…
26. D.B Cooper - Flight 305 Hijacking
Dan Cooper boarded flight 305 on November 21st 1971 carrying a bomb. He hijacked the plane, demanding $200,000 and four parachutes, Dan Coopers true identity and whereabouts are still unknown. This case is one of the greatest unsolved myste…
25. Jaime Osuna - The Man With a Thousand Faces
Jaime Osuna had a troubling childhood and would commit a range of different crimes throughout his life. While serving time in prison for the murder of Yvette Peña, he brutally mutilated, tortured and murdered another inmate, Luis Romero. Fo…
24. Ross Ulbricht’s Silk Road
Ross Ulbricht created an illegal empire on the dark web, a website allowing drugs to be sold and purchased like any regular online marketplace. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?igsh=MWR4dDRuYzZoZXoxeA%3D%3D&…
23. The Dark Web
We’re diving deep into the dark web, today we’ll be discussing what the dark web is, how people hide their identity while using it and what it is used for. While all the reasons are not bad, some of the worst people engage in it for enjoyme…
22. Human Trafficking & Modern Day Slavery - Part 2
Continuing from last week, we discuss human trafficking and modern day slavery. We dive into statistics from the UK and also worldwide, showing how much of a problem is hidden in plain sight.Case begins at - 5:29Follow us on Instagram: http…
21. Human Trafficking & Modern Day Slavery - Part 1
In today’s topic, we discuss human trafficking and modern day slavery. We dive into statistics from the UK and also worldwide, showing how much of a problem is hidden in plain sight. Case begins at - 5:32Follow us on Instagram: https://www.…
20. The Wonderland Club - Operation Cathedral
On the 2nd of September 1998, over 1,000 police and child protection officers in 13 countries conducted numerous raids on suspected Wonderland Club members. The Wonderland Club was a child pornography ring and had an estimated 180 members a…
19. The Disappearance of Rui Pedro Teixeria Mendonça
11 year old Rui was last seen riding his bike on the 4th of March 1998 in Northern Portugal. People were suspicious his 22 year old friend could be involved however, an image of Rui would later be found circulating a pedophile ring called T…
18. The Murder of Amber Gibson
Amber had a tumultuous upbringing resulting in her going into foster care. Amber’s body would be discovered with another man’s DNA on her who would be trialled for violating her deceased body. However her brother was the initial murder susp…
17. The Disappearance of Asha Degree
In the early hours of the 14/02/2000, 9 year old Asha Degree left her home for reasons unknown. Many theories and suspects regarding her disappearance continue to circulate online, with new developments as recent as April 2025.Link to the s…
16. Conversion Therapy
In today’s episode, we discuss conversion ‘therapy’ and the methods that have/are being used. Conversion ‘therapy’ aims to change/suppress someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.Case begins at - 6:50For more information, support or…
15. Katie Piper - Acid Attack Survivor
Katie Piper survived an acid attack that was orchestrated by her abusive ex boyfriend. The Katie Piper Foundation - https://katiepiperfoundation.org.uk Case begins at - 4:30Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?i…
14. The Murder of Matt Ratana - Custody Shooting
On the 20th of September 2020, Louis De Zoysa managed to sneak a gun into Croydon Police Station after he’d been arrested. He would fatally shoot Sargent Matt Ratana.Case begins at - 4:49Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cho…
13. The Heavens Gate Cult
On the 26th of March 1997, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous call asking for a welfare check, regarding a mass suicide. This is the story of the Heavens Gate Cult. Case begins at - 8:09Follow us on Instagram: https://…
12. The Murder of Clare Wood - Clare’s Law
Clare Wood was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend in 2009. Her murder would result in ‘Clare’s Law’ being implemented around the UK. Check the links for more information: - https://clares-law.com - https://www.met.police.uk/rqo/request/ri…
11. Stephen Port - The Grindr Killer - Part 2
Stephen Port would meet his victims on online dating sites, invite them back to his house where the victim would be drugged and raped. Police failings would result in many more sexual assault victims and murders. Case begins at - 7:13Follow…
10. Stephen Port - The Grindr Killer - Part 1
Stephen Port would meet his victims on online dating sites, invite them back to his house where the victim would be drugged and raped. Police failings would result in many more sexual assault victims and murders. Case begins at - 9:05Follow…
9. The Murder of Gemma Hayter
As promised, today we explain why we chose to call our podcast “choosing the bear”. On the 8/8/2010, Gemma Hayter was abused and brutally murdered by people who she considered as her friends.Case begins at - 8:34 Follow us on Instagram: htt…
8. The Murder of Stephen Lawrence
Stephen Lawrence was murdered by a gang of racist youths, it would take 19 years for his family to get justice. Case begins at - 7:34Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?igsh=MWR4dDRuYzZoZXoxeA%3D%3D&utm_source=…
7. The Dunblane School Shooting
*Child Victims* On the 13/3/96 Thomas Hamilton pulled up to Dunblane Primary School, Scotland. He was carrying legally owned guns and would commit a school shooting resulting in 16 deaths.Case begins at - 6:36Follow us on Instagram: https:/…
6. The Murder of Zara Aleena
At around 2am on the 27/6/2022, Zara Aleena was walking home after being out with a friend. She would cross paths with Jordan McSweeney, a violent, disgusting predator who had been recalled to prison 5 days before. Case begins at - 6:00Foll…
5. The Murder of Brianna Ghey
On the 11th of February 2023, Brianna left her house to go and meet one of her friends. Dog walkers would later discover her body with 28 stab wounds.Case begins at - 6:27Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingthebear?igs…
4. The Disappearance of Lars Mittank
On the 8th of July 2014, Lars fled Varna Airport, Bulgaria fearing for his life. Lars hasn’t been seen since. On today’s episode, we discuss and explore the events leading up to his disappearance. Case begins at - 5:09Follow us on Instagram…
3. Marco Mariolini - The Anorexic Hunter
*Warning - mentions of eating disorders and anorexia* Marco Mariolini loved women who were underweight and forced his partners to adhere to starvation diets to achieve the body he loved. He also published a book explaining his perversions, …
2. Mick Philpott - Family Murder
*Warning - child victims* on the 11th of May 2012, a fire broke out at the Philpott’s family home at 18 Victory Road resulting in the deaths of 6 children. After investigations, Police and fire concluded that the fire had been intentionally…
1. Banaz Mahmod - Honour Killing
It’s our very first episode, please bare with us as we get into the podcasting groove ! We discuss the life of Banaz Mahmod and how her life came to a brutal, horrific end at just 20 years old, by her own family.Case begins at - 3:12Follow …