Episodes
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
A lot of the criminal violence that we see around us is actually because of conflict and is even moralistic in nature. Often times the criminal that we learn about is someone who has been wronged or they have at least perceived that they were wrong, and therefore they are doling out their own brand of justice in some regard. This is largely why things like the legal system and juries of our peers for example have been created over time, so that we can judge the guilty as guilty and we can judge the not-guilty as such as well. Technically continuing on that chain of moralistic justice. This week we are going to look at a case where you could see some signs of that, even if the guilty parties never admitted to the crimes and even said that they were not bothered by the social injustice that came before the crimes that now see them in prison. One of the most common causes of domestic abuse and assault is infidelity and cheating. That is where this week’s case begins but it certainly ends in a sad and terrible way that very well was justice, on some level, that did not fit the crime. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Throughout history we can find a lot of cases of things like Munchausen Syndrome where a person suffers from a psychological condition where they pretend to be sick so that people can care for them because they seek the attention that would come, or comes with that. This week though we are going to look at a case where a woman went way above and beyond physical illness to get attention, and ultimately money for a case that garnered local, national and international attention. In the end, I don’t know that we fully understand why, or ever will understand why, she went to the lengths that she did to lie to seemingly everyone in her life. Thankfully though, as we can only hope will happen when someone spins a web of lies, her house of cards came tumbling down and the truth came out. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Feb 19, 2024
119. We Are Truly Living in a Dystopian Nightmare: The Murder of Adam Simjee
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Welcome to Episode 119 of our series, "Gone But Never Forgotten", where we unpack the heartbreaking yet inspiring tale of Adam Simji, a 22-year-old finance student whose life was tragically cut short when he tried to help two seemingly stranded women. Known for his selfless heroism, Adam's story is a chilling reminder of the dystopic state of our society, yet also highlights the resilient human spirit.
The scene unfolds in Talladega National Forest in 2022, where Adam and his girlfriend, Mikayla Paulus, are on an adventure. The couple sees a woman in distress and attempts to assist, unknowingly walking into a terrifying ambush laid by Yasmin Marie Adele Hider and Crystal Diane Pinkins. In a shocking turn of events, Adam is fatally shot in the attempt and one of the women flees the scene, with the duo later being apprehended and their insidious intent brought to light.
Both women targeted good Samaritans alongside the highway, using distress as a bait to rob them, a plan that led to the tragic end of Adam's life. In an eerie twist, the narrative reveals their association to the controversial University of Cosmic Intelligence, a potentially cult-like group led by Rashad Jamal White, adding a chilling dimension to their crime.
Despite the horror and loss, this episode paints a picture of resilience, notably embodied by Mikayla's bravery in the face of adversity and her determination to bring the culprits to justice. Join us as we dissect this tragic tale, offering insights into crime, sacrifice, and the navigation of a seemingly dangerous world that still harbours Good Samaritans like Adam Simji.Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Domestic Violence is unfortunately one of the fastest rising crimes in the entire world and that was really just exasperated during the pandemic, especially in countries where families were essentially told to stay in their homes, only leaving home for essential things in order to stop the spread of the virus. That meant that countless people who had suffered domestic abuse in the past were essentially forced into a situation where it was nigh impossible to get away from their attackers. Even sadder still is the fact that domestic violence is quite often not dealt with swiftly nor appropriately with guilty parties often facing minimal time behind bars, if any at all. This week we are going to look at a case that appears to very clearly have been a case where not enough was done to stop an extremely violent man and in the end that fact led to said man murdering two people in cold blood out of jealousy, rage and a seemingly unstoppable urge to hurt other people. Stories like this one are unfortunately very common all around the world and seem to be picking up in number and ferocity all the time. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Feb 05, 2024
117. Separating Truth from Fiction: The Murder of Lisa Trubnikova
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
It is so easy to point fingers and poke holes in the ways that law enforcement, lawyers and the system deal with cases, criminals and victims. I have done it here on the show and people have likely been doing it since the advent of laws and punishments for crimes. One thing that most of us don’t lend enough credence to is the fact that it can be incredibly difficult to sift through the truths of multiple people in order to find the real truth or the closest thing possible. This week’s case is a shining example of that because there are stories of sexual assault, there is a murder and there are certainly a heap of mental health struggles that were diagnosed but not deemed to be a deterrent to the killer standing trial. There was a tonne of backstory to the case and in the end, perhaps, there are only two things to be taken from this case. One, the killer was a killer who held a grudge, let it fester and then lashed out in the worst way possible. Two, there are so many bad things that are done by people to other people and there are so many lies that a person can tell themselves over time but vicious, violent and premeditated murder is never the answer. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Immerse yourself into the shocking and terrifying world of murder and cannibalism in the latest episode of Gone But Never Forgotten. This spine-tingling episode delves into the horrific story of Armin Meiwes, the infamous 'Master Butcher' whose chilling deeds defied the boundaries of human comprehension.
Follow the disturbing journey of Armin Meiwes, from an ordinary childhood marred with tragedy and abuse to his terrifying descent into the depths of cannibalistic obsession. Uncover the influence of fairy tales and literature, as well as his fascination with the artistry of butchers in cultivating his monstrous fascination.
Explore the grim corners of Armin's life, marked by sexual turmoil, alcohol dependence, and his strained military experience. Follow us as we scrutinize the dark shift in his life after the death of his mother, highlighting his venture into the depths of the internet and his unsettling rendezvous with individuals sharing his morbid interests.
The narrative takes a sinister turn with the introduction of Bernd-Jürgen Brandes, a man ready to be a victim in Armin's gruesome fantasy. Witness the creepy correspondence between Armin and Bernd, their detailed plotting, and the bone-chilling culmination of their shared fantasy.
In this episode, we dissect the appalling encounter between Armin and Bernd - a meeting that tragically ended in a terrifying act of cannibalism. Explore the disturbing implications of consent involved in activities that cause harm or death, exhibited by the strange agreement between Armin and Bernd.
Learn about legal complexities when victim consent collides with the act of murder as we narrate Armin's shocking trial and retrial. Analyze the gory incidents of Armin's subsequent pursuit for another willing participant - his boasting online eventually leading to his downfall.
This unnerving tale challenges conventional legal boundaries and sparks a conversation around consent. It provides a grim outlook into the macabre incident of cannibalism and throws light on the darkest corners of human desires.Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
We live in a broken and increasingly broken world, of that there is little doubt when you take a look around yourself. You see mental and physical health struggles, you see death and assaults everywhere. Within our homes we see divorces, domestic assaults and even murder. I think for a lot of us true crime lovers out here, one of the most baffling things is when you hear about a parent taking the life of their own child or children. Sadly, I have covered that a lot on this podcast. There are many people who can have dark thoughts or even act out on awful things but from where I sit, it certainly takes an incredibly awful human being to be able to watch as the life leaves the eyes of their own flesh and blood. This week, we are going to talk about that. We are going to talk about a woman who admitted that her plan was double homicide and suicide when it came to her and her two children, but instead what it became was double homicide and 78 years in prison without the chance of parole. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Over six hundred thousand people go missing within Europe each and every year on average. Thankfully, many of those cases go resolved when the person in question is found by either the police, the family, or both. There are of course though plenty of cases that go unsolved for a time and plenty of cases that remain unsolved forever. This week we are going to look at a mysterious case where the missing person case went unsolved for thirty years until it was suddenly solved and under the strangest of circumstances. This case is certainly true, but we may never in fact know what, if any crime, was actually committed. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
The foolish game goes by many names. In Canada we call it Ding Dong Ditch or Knicky, Knicky, Nine Doors. In The US it’s called Doorbell ditch and Ring and Run and in Europe it goes by names like Chapppy, Knock Off Ginger and more. Most people know the premise. You get dared by a friend to run up to a stranger’s house and either knock on the door or ring the doorbell and then you, and your amused friends, either run or you hide. On January 19th, 2020 in Corona, California some young teenaged boys were out celebrating a birthday when the group dared one of the friends to Ding Dong Dash at a home on Modjeska Summit Road. Little did they know that when they drove away from that home laughing and having a good time that their night and their entire lives were about to change forever. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
No story that we could tell would be anything except for mortifying when it deals with the death, the kidnapping or the sexual assault of a child. This weeks case unfortunately deals with all three of those things and centers around a sexual predator who was known to police and who had served time previously for sexually assaulting minors. It took eight years and a lot of elaborate work for the police to finally get their man and hopefully this time he wont ever get out of prison, although, his sentence certainly does allow for it. Intro Music: Provided by Gallagher MusicSocial Media for GBNF:GBNF on FacebookGBNF on TwitterGBNF on InstagramGBNF on TikTokGBNF on YoutubeGBNF on Patreon
Gone, But Never Forgotten
GBNF is a True Crime Podcast that covers mostly Canadian stories. We cover murders, both solved and unsolved, missing person's cases and so much more. We also do Gone Travellin' episodes where we cover cases of true crime from other countries around the world.
You can follow along with our other "Goners" over on Patreon and support the pod at https://www.patreon.com/GBNFPodcast
At the end of every episode we like to share a #BeBetter story which are stories that are sent in by our listeners that show how people in the world around us go above and beyond to help out their fellow human beings. This is our way of giving some levity after some cases that are truly nothing but dark and dreary.
GBNF is written and produced by Lance Ryan and co-hosted by Lance and his lovely wife Julie Ryan.