A narrative of true crimes that occurred in Kuwait, a small Arab Muslim country in the Arabian Gulf region, explores the motives and reasons behind the crimes in the context of Kuwait's culture, traditions, and social dynamics.
In April 2023, the disappearance of Mubarak Al-Rashidi triggered one of the largest manhunts in Kuwaiti history. For 74 days, the desert was searched, families prayed, and the public held its breath. But while the sands of Kabad were silent, the digital world was screaming.
In this episode of True Crime of Kuwait, uncover the chilling reality of a calculated murder. We dissect the digital noose that tightened around Hasan, Mubarak's "friend" from the synchronized cell phone signals to the dark Google searches for poison and human decomposition.
24 Oct 2025
8- The Camp Doha Ambush: Death of a Contractor in Kuwait
In January 2003, two American civilian contractors were traveling near Camp Doha, Kuwait, when their vehicle was struck by violence. Michael Rene Pouliot was killed, and David Caraway was injured in a brazen ambush that U.S. officials quickly categorized as a terrorist attack. This episode looks beyond the headlines to tell the story of Michael Pouliot, the environment of fear and uncertainty surrounding Camp Doha, and how this single act of violence signaled a darker chapter for contractors in the region.
24 May 2025
The Strangled Grandfather - Episode 7
This episode of Kuwait True Crimes examines the tragic strangling of a grandfather and the extensive police work required to identify and apprehend the killer.
21 Jan 2025
The DMV Murder
Driven by the lure of easy money, Mutar and Bader hatched a plan to murder Naser and sell his luxury car. But was financial gain the true motive? Why did they target Naser specifically? Did their past experiences and deeply held beliefs play a role in this cold-blooded act? Join us as we delve into the complexities of this chilling case, exploring the circumstantial factors that may have led to this tragic event.
5 Nov 2024
The Iron trunk Body. No 5
A body stuffed in a metal box led investigations into the Omani community working In Kuwait in the 1960's, involving a web of family dynamics that Led to the conviction of the first public execution by hanging after Kuwait Liberations.
1 Oct 2024
Saved from death at the eleventh hour - 4
Ever wondered what it's like to be on the edge of your seat, waiting for a phone call that could change everything? this is a real-life case where executions were halted at the eleventh hour. Saving Maha from death.
13 Apr 2023
The Freezer corpse
Johana departed from her homeland, the Philippines, and her loved ones to pursue work as a domestic helper in Kuwait. Her primary motivation was to assist her financially struggling family. Regrettably, Johana's communication halted with her relatives abruptly, and despite their concerted efforts to locate her for two years, they yielded no results. Johana's story sparked widespread outrage across the nation, resulted in diplomatic dilemmas, and necessitated Interpol's involvement.
13 Mar 2023
The first Journalist assassination in Kuwait
When news of Hedaya Sultan Alsalem's assassination spread through the small country of Kuwait, it was met with shock and disbelief. Her death marked the first instance of a journalist being targeted for their writing in Kuwait. However, the circumstances surrounding her murder were even more peculiar in nature. In fact, the case remains documented in the famous Guinness Book of World Records even to this day.
27 Feb 2023
Wedding of fire
To date, the most fatality at what was supposed to be a joyous wedding in Kuwait is 56 women and children relatives of the bride and groom who have perished due to horrific burns and smoke inhalation in a tragedy for hundreds of families across borders.
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