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***This episode is from Series 8 of I Could Murder A Podcast, originally released without video. While it doesn't follow our usual visual format, we’re excited to finally share this series here on YouTube for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for listening, we hope you love the content just the same!*** On a calm January night in 2012, the Costa Concordia, a luxury cruise liner carrying over 4,000 passengers, struck underwater rocks off the coast of Italy and began to capsize. What followed was a chilling cascade of human error, failed leadership, and chaos at sea. In this episode, we chart the full timeline of the disaster: the reckless manoeuvre that caused the collision, the shocking behaviour of Captain Francesco Schettino, and the lives lost as evacuation descended into confusion. Was this tragedy an unavoidable accident, or the direct result of ego, arrogance, and a total breakdown of responsibility? Join us as we uncover the horrifying truth behind one of the most infamous maritime disasters in recent history. A story of survival, betrayal, and consequences that still echo across the cruise industry. 🔪 Subscribe for weekly true crime deep dives into the darkest stories from around the world. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:00 Ocean Disasters & Titanic Comparisons 06:00 The Case Overview 10:00 Building the Costa Concordia 17:30 The Luxury Experience Onboard 23:30 Captain Schettino’s Background 30:45 Red Flags Before Disaster 33:30 Timeline of the Collision 42:00 The Chaos Onboard 49:30 The Coast Guard Calls 55:00 Evacuation & Rescue Efforts 01:04:00 Trial, Sentencing & Legacy 01:14:00 Outro For extra content, bonus episodes and discount codes for merch: www.icmap.co.uk Follow our socials: @couldmurderapod Written & presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter | @nozzer89 @thisiscarts Produced by Dan Lambert | @dvnjmix #CostaConcordia #TrueCrimePodcast #MaritimeDisaster #truecrime