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RedHanded: True Crime Through a Cultural Lens
Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire examine serial killers, cults and lesser-known cases.
RedHanded is a true crime podcast hosted by Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, who dig into compelling and often overlooked criminal cases. With close to 400 episodes behind them, the hosts have built a dedicated following by pairing absorbing storytelling with thoughtful analysis of the crimes and criminals that capture public attention.
Every week, Bala and Maguire work through cases ranging from serial killers to cults. What sets RedHanded apart is its refusal to stop at the surface details of a crime. The podcast examines the broader social and cultural questions surrounding each case, giving listeners a fuller sense of the context in which the crimes took place and of their impact on the societies around them. That nuanced approach has made the show one of the more distinctive offerings in a crowded true crime field.
RedHanded is available on major platforms including Spotify and Amazon Music, and the hosts also offer exclusive bonus material through Patreon for listeners who want even more in-depth coverage. The weekly release schedule means a steady stream of new episodes, making it a dependable choice for true crime enthusiasts looking for intelligent, well-researched investigations.
About the podcast
HostSuruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire
NetworkWondery
TitleRedHanded
HostsSuruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire
Number of episodesApproximately 400 episodes
Release frequencyWeekly
Available onSpotify and Amazon Music
Bonus contentExclusive via Patreon
ThemesSerial killers, cults, lesser-known criminal cases
Episodes
18ShortHand: Big Witch Special Part 2 - Hunting Witches in Britain
In Part 2 of our special spooky series on all things witchy, we take a look at how the hag-hunting insanity spread to the British Isles: thanks to a paranoid new king and a 19-year-old, self-styled…
October 23, 2026
ShortHand: Big Witch Special Part 1 - The European Witch Craze
RedHanded's ShortHand episode covers the European witch craze of the 16th and 17th centuries and the mass executions it caused.
October 20, 2026
FROM THE VAULT - David Fuller: Monster in the Morgue | #369
RedHanded's vault episode covers David Fuller, the 'Bedsit Killer' turned mortuary abuser known as the Monster in the Morgue.
October 19, 2026
ShortHand: Hell
RedHanded's "ShortHand: Hell" tours history's grimmest afterlife visions, from Norse Helheim to the Hindu Narakas.
October 16, 2026
The Murder of Sydney Loofe: Aubrey Trial and Bailey Boswell | #472
RedHanded's episode #472 covers the murder of Sydney Loofe, dismembered by Aubrey Trail and Bailey Boswell amid claims of vampires and witchcraft.
October 15, 2026
ShortHand: The Conjuring
A RedHanded ShortHand episode digs into the messy real-world truth behind horror film The Conjuring and its haunted house legend.
October 13, 2026
FROM THE VAULT - Babis Anagnostopoulos: The Fitbit Killer | #389
RedHanded's vault episode covers the murder of Caroline Crouch in Greece, and how smart device data exposed her husband as the real culprit.
October 12, 2026
ShortHand: Exorcisms Around the World
Vanquishing demons lingering in a tainted soul might sound like a very Christian idea – but exorcisms are prevalent in almost every culture across the globe. From ancient China to modern Islam, there…
October 9, 2026
The Vietnamese Gore Butcher | #471
RedHanded investigates a 2025 Vietnamese beheading video that spread on gore-fetish sites, and whether it may be the first real snuff film.
October 8, 2026
ShortHand: Papua New Guinea's Black Magic Murders
RedHanded's ShortHand episode covers the violent witch hunts tied to 'Sanguma' black magic beliefs in Papua New Guinea.
October 6, 2026
ShortHand: Vlad the Impaler - The Real Dracula
RedHanded's Halloween ShortHand digs into the life and legend of Vlad the Impaler and how his savagery shaped the vampire myth.
October 2, 2026
The Witches of Guaratuba: Black Magic, Child Sacrifice
RedHanded episode #470 covers the Guaratuba witch hunt, sparked by a child's death and ending in convictions for alleged black magic rituals.
October 1, 2026
ShortHand: Eric Gill - British Art's Darkest Secret
RedHanded's ShortHand episode exposes typeface creator Eric Gill as an abuser hidden behind decades of art world acclaim and silence.
September 29, 2026
ShortHand: Should We Support Paedophile Catchers?
Hannah and Suruthi debate whether paedophile catchers such as Chris Hansen are heroes or vigilantes, and whether they belong in the justice system.
September 25, 2026
The Murder of Rebecca Park - Part Two: The Investigation | #469
RedHanded's concluding episode digs into the murder of Rebecca Park and the fetal abduction motive behind her death.
September 24, 2026
ShortHand: Deadly Beauty Practices
A RedHanded ShortHand episode exploring how far people have gone in pursuit of beauty, from belladonna eye drops to eating arsenic.
September 22, 2026
ShortHand: Princess Anne's Kidnap Chaos
RedHanded's ShortHand episode revisits the 1974 armed attempt to kidnap Princess Anne near Buckingham Palace and its lasting effect on royal security.
September 18, 2026
RedHanded: How Two British Hosts Are Redefining True Crime
RedHanded launched on July 9, 2017, as a true crime podcast with a difference. Hosted by British friends Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, the show has grown to nearly 400 episodes, winning three consecutive Listeners' Choice Awards at the British Podcast Awards while challenging how audiences understand serial killers, cults, and unsolved mysteries.
May 26, 2025
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