Welcome back to Deadly Serious! This week, I'm joined by former police officer, behavioural analyst and 'human lie detector' Steve Van Aperen to explore the fascinating world of deception, criminal investigations and the science behind spotting a lie. From homicide cases and police interviews to body language, behavioural cues and the biggest misconceptions people have about detecting deception, Steve shares what investigators really look for when trying to separate truth from lies, and why we're often not as good at spotting dishonesty as we think.

 

Thank you so much for listening and I can't wait to chat to you again next Tuesday xx

 

This episode discusses homicide investigations, child abuse, sexual offences and other distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome back to Deadly Serious! This week, I'm joined by former police officer, behavioural analyst and 'human lie detector' Steve Van Aperen to explore the fascinating world of deception, criminal investigations and the science behind spotting a lie. From homicide cases and police interviews to body language, behavioural cues and the biggest misconceptions people have about detecting deception, Steve shares what investigators really look for when trying to separate truth from lies, and why we're often not as good at spotting dishonesty as we think.
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Thank you so much for listening and I can't wait to chat to you again next Tuesday xx
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This episode discusses homicide investigations, child abuse, sexual offences and other distressing themes. Listener discretion is advised.

Deadly Serious is a true crime podcast hosted by Hannah Dal Sasso, diving into the stories we often scroll past or hear as headlines and unpacking what’s really beneath them. Each episode goes beyond the surface to explore the details, turning points, and human moments that make these cases stay with us long after they’re reported. Grounded in research and real accounts, Hannah is focused on getting to the crux of why these stories resonate so deeply. Listener discretion is advised.

Deadly Serious is a true crime podcast hosted by Hannah Dal Sasso, diving into the stories we often scroll past or hear as headlines and unpacking what&rsquo;s really beneath them. Each episode goes beyond the surface to explore the details, turning points, and human moments that make these cases stay with us long after they&rsquo;re reported. Grounded in research and real accounts, Hannah is focused on getting to the crux of why these stories resonate so deeply. Listener discretion is advised.

Deadly Serious is a true crime podcast hosted by Hannah Dal Sasso, diving into the stories we often scroll past or hear as headlines and unpacking what’s really beneath them.

Deadly Serious

Inside the Mind of a Human Lie Detector

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Four university students. One shared house. A crime that captured the world’s attention.

In today's episode we're diving we unpack the Idaho college murders—from the victims’ final night and the investigation that followed to the evidence that eventually led police to a suspect. We also examine the online theories, widespread misinformation and unanswered questions surrounding one of America’s most closely followed true-crime cases.

This is a heavy and confronting case, so please listen with care. As always, our focus is on remembering the victims as people—not simply as names in a headline.

This episode discusses a real-life disaster involving multiple deaths and contains references to death, distressing themes and discussions of catastrophic accidents. Listener discretion is advised.

 

Thank you so much for listening and I can't wait to chat to you again next episode x

Four university students. One shared house. A crime that captured the world&rsquo;s attention.
In today's episode we're diving we unpack the Idaho college murders&mdash;from the victims&rsquo; final night and the investigation that followed to the evidence that eventually led police to a suspect. We also examine the online theories, widespread misinformation and unanswered questions surrounding one of America&rsquo;s most closely followed true-crime cases.
This is a heavy and confronting case, so please listen with care. As always, our focus is on remembering the victims as people&mdash;not simply as names in a headline.
This episode discusses a real-life disaster involving multiple deaths and contains references to death, distressing themes and discussions of catastrophic accidents. Listener discretion is advised.
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Thank you so much for listening and I can't wait to chat to you again next episode x

Inside the Idaho College Murders: The Case That Gripped the World | Part 1

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Welcome back to Season 2 of Deadly Serious! In our first episode back, we're diving into one of the most shocking disasters in recent history: the implosion of the Titan submersible.

In June 2023, five people boarded a deep-sea submersible to visit the wreck of the Titanic. Less than two hours later, contact was lost, triggering a desperate international search that captivated the world. We unpack the timeline of events, the warnings that had been raised long before the dive, the devastating truth behind the global rescue operation, and the safety questions that still surround OceanGate today.

Thank you so much for listening and I can't wait to chat to you again next episode x

This episode discusses a real-life disaster involving multiple deaths and contains references to death, distressing themes and discussions of catastrophic accidents. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Deadly Serious! In our first episode back, we're diving into one of the most shocking disasters in recent history: the implosion of the Titan submersible.
In June 2023, five people boarded a deep-sea submersible to visit the wreck of the Titanic. Less than two hours later, contact was lost, triggering a desperate international search that captivated the world. We unpack the timeline of events, the warnings that had been raised long before the dive, the devastating truth behind the global rescue operation, and the safety questions that still surround OceanGate today.
Thank you so much for listening and I can't wait to chat to you again next episode x
This episode discusses a real-life disaster involving multiple deaths and contains references to death, distressing themes and discussions of catastrophic accidents. Listener discretion is advised.

The Titan Submersible: The Implosion That Shocked the World

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On this short and sweet season finale, I'm talking you through how excited I am for our next season and what to expect. Thank you again for all the love and support and I can't wait to be back in your ears very soon xx

On this short and sweet season finale, I'm talking you through how excited I am for our next season and what to expect. Thank you again for all the love and support and I can't wait to be back in your ears very soon xx

Thank You for Season One!

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Inside the Mind of a Human Lie Detector

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