RedHanded

Hosts of Shorthand discuss the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony, detailing Sir Walter Raleigh’s failed expeditions and the hostile relations with Native Americans.

This episode of RedHanded details the Golden State Killer’s escalation from rape to murder across California, highlighting police failures to connect crimes in Sacramento, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

This episode details the true story of the "Bling Ring," a group of fame-obsessed teenagers who burglarized the homes of celebrities like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.

This episode details the history of Hawaii’s annexation, focusing on Queen Liliuokalani’s struggle against American sugar barons who overthrew the monarchy in 1893.

Hosts Hannah and Saruti explore the early crimes of the Golden State Killer, beginning with the 1976 assault on Chris Pedretti.

This episode explores the history of Alcatraz, from its origins as a military fort to its role as a federal prison for notorious criminals like Al Capone.

Hosts Sruti and Hannah explore the case of Richard Chase, the "Vampire of Sacramento," in this two-part episode.

The hosts discuss the Cold War space race, detailing Soviet achievements like Laika and Yuri Gagarin versus US milestones such as the Apollo moon landing.

Red Handed investigates the 2000s Mexico City serial killings of elderly women by the "Matavejitas," a case that challenged local beliefs that serial murder was an American phenomenon.

This episode explores Louisiana’s unique folklore, blending French, African, and indigenous influences to create distinct cryptid legends.

Hosts Saru and Hannah revisit the infamous Peterson staircase case, where Michael Peterson was accused of murdering his wife, Kathleen, in their North Carolina mansion.

This episode explores the US military’s decades-long, multi-million dollar pursuit of psychic super soldiers, sparked by Lt.

In this episode of Red Handed, hosts Hannah and Saruti detail the 2002 raid on Willie Pickton’s pig farm, which uncovered evidence linking him to at least 27 murders.

This episode debunks the Disney myth of Pocahontas, revealing the harsh reality of her life as a Powhatan chief’s daughter during early English colonization.

Hosts Saruti and Hannah revisit the Lizzie Borden case during their North American road trip, sharing anecdotes from their visit to the historic house in Fall River, Massachusetts.

In this "Doom Edition" of Shorthand, hosts Hannah and Cerise explore the catastrophic potential of the Yellowstone supervolcano.

Red Handed launches a North American road trip series, beginning with Part 1 of the Robert Pickton case.

This episode investigates the phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion, using the infamous case of Mary Reeser as a starting point.

This episode explores the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in 1922, detailing the excavation process and the intact artifacts found within.

This RedHanded episode details the tragic rise and fall of Jane Andrews, former personal dresser to Sarah Ferguson.

This episode explores the science of human longevity, examining Gompertz’s Law, biological age limits, and controversial theories like Dr.

This Disaster Zone episode provides a survival guide for falling from a plane, covering techniques to maximize drag and choose safe landing spots like snow or trees while avoiding water.

This episode details the tragic downfall of the Bakelite plastic dynasty, focusing on Barbara Bakeland and her son Tony.