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James
May 29, 2020
It's a really good podcast, but could be improved in the following ways: 1: Audio quality - could easily be improved with a new mic and some EQing. 2: Editing - the recent episodes have whole sentences repeated!
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Her name was Jacqueline: Episode 299
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Jacqueline Gallagher wanted to be a nurse, a profession where she could help others. But she became addicted to heroin and became involved in sex work to fund her habit. Then at just 26 year years old, her dreams were snatched away as she was brutally murdered in Glasgow. Just who killed Jacqueline?
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Aug 09, 2022 |
The Cambridge Rapist: Episode 298
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Cambridge was a city full of terror. A masked man was on the loose violently sexually assaulting women in the City. And as the number of attacks increased, he was becoming ever more confident. He needed to be stopped....
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Aug 03, 2022 |
A Personal Battle: Episode 297
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The robbery at a warehouse near Heathrow saw £1.75 million stolen by a well-prepared armed gang. But the man detectives believed was responsible for planning the heist had a long history with the Metropolitan police. He felt they were out to get him - it was personal....
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Jul 26, 2022 |
The Christmas Party. Part 2/2: Episode 296
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This is the second and final episode looking at the tragic death of Barry Wallace and the other crimes of of man responsible for his murder, William Beggs.
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Jul 18, 2022 |
The Christmas Party. Part 1/2: Episode 295
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Do you remember what it was like to be 18? All those hopes and dreams that lay ahead of you?
Barry Wallace, who lived near Kilmarnock in Ayrshire – just a few miles south of Glasgow, was 18 and he had hopes and dreams for the future. But he wasn’t given the opportunity to realise them. It had been his work Christmas party, a night of fun and laughter, but after the party when Barry headed into town to go clubbing, he had the misfortune to cross the path of a brutal, sadistic man. 1, Please support my sponsor
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Jul 12, 2022 |
History Repeated: Episode 294
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Just who killed Cassandra McDermott in South London? There was no obvious motive, but police had a suspect in her ex-boyfriend, Mario Celaire. He was charged with her murder but found not guilty. The Police were distraught that he left court a free man, convinced he was responsible....and that he would do it again....
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Jul 06, 2022 |
The Solicitor & The Builder: Episode 293
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It was a dispute between between a builder, Michael Chudley and his customer Christopher Sear, when the building work didn't go to plan. The case went to court to try to settle the dispute, but the action dragged on for a number of years, causing Chudley and his partner to lose their homes. Chudley wanted to find someone to blame for what had happened.....
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Jun 29, 2022 |
Lured to the Honeytrap: Episode 292
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The farmer in Cumbria was confused by the noise of the truck going past the house in the early hours so went outside to investigate. Looking in the river he saw something there and as he got closer he saw it was the body of a young man lying face down in the water.
And it was clear from his injuries that the young men had met a violent death.... 1, Buy tickets for my live shows in Glasgow and London 2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair
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Jun 21, 2022 |
Live Interview With Author Jason Wilson at CrimeCon London
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At CrimeCon London last weekend, I had the pleasure of interviewing author Jason Wilson about his excellent new book, 'The Old Man And Me'. In front of a live audience, we chatted about why he wrote his book about growing up and living with his gangster father.
The book is no nonsense and talks about the reality of crime, not the glamourised versions you hear about elsewhere, and in this interview Jason was very open about his life. I hope you enjoy and there is link to the book below. Buy your copy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Old-Man-thrilling-biography-understand/dp/1913406881 |
Jun 19, 2022 |
The Abduction: Episode 291
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Andrew Ramsay was a 51 year old Accountant living with his partner Beverley in Glasgow. One evening, as the couple strolled back from the local pub, the police pulled up outside their house and took Andrew to the police questioning for questioning.
Beverley could never have guessed it was the last time she would see Andrew. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I cover the confusing story of just what happened to Andrew. 1, Please support my sponsors
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Jun 14, 2022 |
The Spree Killer: Episode 290
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This week that most scary of stories. A man determined to kill and who chose his victims purely at random. A man who wanted the 'fame' of being a serial killer and when he began to kill, found the experience exhilirating. A story of four innocent lives taken......
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Jun 08, 2022 |
Sisters: Episode 289
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In my second and final episode recorded with Bob from the Twisted Britain podcast, we look at the very strange relationship between two sisters and their parents. On the outside all looks very normal -whatever that means - but soon a series of disturbing events show that this isn't the case at all....
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May 31, 2022 |
A Missing Mother & Child: Episode 288
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A special episode this week, as I join Bob from the Twisted Britain podcast, to discuss a story from the north of Scotland. A story of a missing mother and child....
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May 24, 2022 |
A Dangerous Man: Episode 287
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Elisa and her sister Kimberley had a difficult childhood, but remained close and always looked out for each other. When she left care at 17, Elisa moved in with her boyfriend Ahmed who had supported her so much. But the relationship deteriorated rapidly and Elisa was soon trapped in a terrible nightmare.
Special Mention: Samantha Sykes Foundation Trust.
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May 17, 2022 |
The Car Crash: Episode 286
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As we hear so often on this podcast, to the outsider, life seemed close to perfect for this family Iain and Sally. But when Iain lost his job as a pilot, the seemingly once happy marriage began to deteriorate. And then one day in October, there was a terrible car crash.....
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May 10, 2022 |
The Air Show: Episode 285
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It was a beautiful August day, the idyllic summers afternoon that is such a delight on the south coast of England. Around Shoreham it was busy with the normal large number of people out enjoying their Saturday, swelled by the thousands watching the annual air show.
People were happy, smiling and enjoying spending time with friends and family. And in the midst of all this joy and happiness, tragedy struck. Please support my sponsor
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May 04, 2022 |
Two Men in a Bar: Episode 284
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It was just a normal Saturday night in north-west London, in a normal bar. But at closing time, 21 year old Josh Hanson was approached by a fellow drinker, he had never met before. The violence that happened next was quick, brutal and in those few seconds so many lives were ruined.....
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Apr 26, 2022 |
Murder is the Answer: Episode 283
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Todays story come from Sussex and is a story as old as time – an oldish man becomes besotted with a much younger girlfriend, but he happens to have a partner already. He loves his wealthy partner but really wants to spend the rest of his life living by the sea with his girlfriend, but can't afford it. So what does he do? In this episode we will see what decision was taken by 68 year old David Harris....
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Apr 18, 2022 |
The House Sale: Episode 282
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There are many people who need money fast, maybe due to bereavement, illness, debt or just being down on their luck. If you are lucky enough to own a house, this can be a good way to release equity to give you cash to help the situation.
But if you need money in a hurry there are always people with solutions to help take some of this money from you. And in the story today, we look at a couple very happy to take money from vulnerable people to fund their lifestyle. 1, Please support my sponsor
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Apr 12, 2022 |
The Midlands Ripper - Part 2/2. Episode 281
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In the second part of this story, we follow the trial of Alun Kyte as he stands trial for the murders of Samo Paull and Tracy Turner. And were there other victims ? I look at others who may have lost their life at the hands of the so-called 'Midlands Ripper'.
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Apr 05, 2022 |
The Midlands Ripper - Part 1/2: Episode 280
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When two sex workers were murdered and dumped within five miles of each other, detectives desperately tried to find the killer or killers. Were both women murdered by the same man - and were the local whispers true that a serial killer was on the loose?
In this episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast, I look at just what happened and also what happened next..... 1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. 2, Referenced sites
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Mar 29, 2022 |
A Drunken Argument: Episode 279
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It was meant to be a fun evening. A fancy dress party to celebrate a birthday. But Barry got in a bit of a scuffle outside the venue, his girlfriend Rachel helped break it up and the young couple had words. Barri had work the next day so he arranged for a mate to give him a lift home and told Rachel to get a taxi. But what happened next would destroy many lives.....
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Mar 22, 2022 |
The Secret History of Flight 149
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Imagine boarding a flight thinking you’re going on holiday, but instead you get taken hostage by Saddam Hussein.
It might sound far-fetched, but in August 1990 this really happened to the passengers and crew of British Airways Flight 149.
What followed has been dubbed the most shocking government cover-up of the last thirty years, and now there’s a new podcast about it. In this new podcast you’ll hear directly from the hostages - the people used as human shields by the Iraqi regime. Listen to episode one here today. For episode two and beyond, you should go and search for The Secret History of Flight 149 in your podcast app. If you’re listening on Apple podcasts, then it’s also available ad-free on the Crowd Stories channel.
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Mar 16, 2022 |
The Lawyer: Episode 278
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This week the UK True Crime podcast comes from Glasgow. A lawyer in his early 30's, Marshall Stormonth, with everything to live for was brutally murdered and his flat set on fire seemingly in an attempt to destroy the evidence. Just who had killed Marshall? And why?
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Mar 15, 2022 |
Boom Boom: Episode 277
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This week, I am joined by Bethan & Mark from the Seeing Red Podcast.
Our story takes us to the north-west of England and a criminal suspected of being involved with three murders as well as numerous armed robberies. But can police manage to secure the evidence needed to put this man behind bars.... 1, Please support my sponsors
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Mar 08, 2022 |
Devils in the Dark
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I have a recommendation for you....
From Audioboom Studios, Helen Anderson and her best friend Danni Howard turn back the clock to explore some of the wildest true crime cases in history. With the help of expert criminologists, pathologists and journalists who were on the scene, they’ll learn about the killer's origins, their crimes, and the motives behind their terrible acts. The podcast launched on the 28th of February, with two episodes, the first one is Ed Gein. Episodes will be weekly every Monday, so just search for Devils in The Dark and follow so you never miss an episode.
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Mar 03, 2022 |
A Helping Hand: Episode 276
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A close family looks out for each other and does all it can to help others. Right? But none of us know for sure what really happens in families, the lies and secrets that can never be discovered. But sometimes, these secrets come to the surface, and in the story today, a shocking family secret is revealed....
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Mar 02, 2022 |
More & More Sex: Episode 275
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Andrew Hunter had a difficult start in life when his mum died and his dad abandoned him. Is this why he went through life always looking for more and more sexual partners? But as we hear on this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, for every woman who got close to Andrew, things never ended well.....
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Feb 22, 2022 |
A Passing Taxi: Episode 274
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If you saw a violent incident on the other side of the road whilst you were travelling past in a taxi, would you stop? Would you intervene? This week on the UK True Crime podcast I look at a story where a couple did stop to help, with quite shocking consequences.
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Feb 15, 2022 |
The Graveyard: Episode 273
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When you think of violent crime, High Wycombe isn't normally the place that springs to mind. But this week on the UK True Crime podcast I examine the most pointless, violent crime driven by jealousy and misplaced loyalty.
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Feb 08, 2022 |
The Body in the Bags Killer: Episode 272
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Like so many before and since, Clive Tully came to the UK from New Zealand to travel as part of his self-proclaimed 'world tour'. He settled in Bristol, but one day he disappeared. Just what had happened to Clive?
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Feb 01, 2022 |
The Selby Rail Crash: Episode 271
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The 999 Operator would never forget the call. The man was desperately trying to explain what had happened and where he was. The operator said: "I'm going to need a better location than that." To which the man replies "But there's a train coming."
The 999 operator screams out: "Oh my God!" as the man swears, unable to comprehend quite what he is seeing. The screeching of brakes can be heard as the man tells the operator the train has "gone straight through my Land Rover". Moments later he speaks again: "I just got out in time as the train came through. Someone is going to get killed... 1, Please support my sponsors
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Jan 25, 2022 |
Under Pressure: Episode 270
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We all know people who have had affairs. They happen for all sorts of reasons and if both people want the same out of what they are doing then it is no business of ours.
But in our story today from Hampshire, one wanted 'fun' whilst the other wanted the great romance. It was never going to end well, but it was impossible to see that it could ever end this badly..... 1, Please support my sponsors
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Jan 19, 2022 |
The Carer: Episode 269
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Caring is a very special profession where the carer is given unique and special access to someone who needs help. It offers a unique opportunity to build a very special bond. In this episode of the Uk True Crime podcast I look at how this special bond was abused in absolutely the most terrible way.
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Jan 12, 2022 |
Beware the Taxman: Episode 268
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This episode of the UK True Crime podcast comes from Swansea, South Wales. We look at the murky and terribly sad world of addiction to hard drugs. In this story, a one mans desperation for money to buy drugs drives him to commit a terrible crime.....
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Jan 04, 2022 |
A Secret Life: Episode 267
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49 year old Carole Waugh had enjoyed a great life working in the Middle East. Now back in London, she seemed to have it all. But Carole was found murdered in the back of a car in a seedy South London lock-up. Who wanted Carole dead? And why?
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Dec 28, 2021 |
The Railway Line: Episode 266
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This week on the UK True Crime podcast, we return to a familiar theme. A night out, drinks, poor decisions made and unthinkable tragedy that has consequences for so many people. This week, from south-west London.
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Dec 21, 2021 |
The Casino: Episode 265
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This week, we head to the north-west of England. Two men were both regulars in their local casino. One a successful gambler, polite and respectful. The other a habitual loser who was becoming ever more desperate.....
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Dec 15, 2021 |
A Park of Horror: Episode 264
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The park in Dagenham is a place of fun and enjoyment for the community. Where people have fun and enjoy themselves. But in todays episode, this same park was transformed into a scene of horror. A random attack had devastating consequences.....
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Dec 08, 2021 |
The Concert: Episode 263
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When the Stone Roses returned to Manchester for three concerts as part of their reunion tour there was so much excitement. But one man who went to the first concert on the Friday evening never came home. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I tell Christopher Brahney's story.
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Nov 30, 2021 |
Learning Lessons: Episode 262
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The motiveless murder. It leaves the devastated families with so many questions, but the main one being simply this. Why? In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast I examine two murders in the same north-west town in the same year, asking why did they happen? And then following what happened to all those involved with often tragically predictable results.
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Nov 23, 2021 |
Drawing The Line: Episode 261
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This week, the UK True Crime podcast delves into the dark world of extreme pornography and how a man in Cornwall, with a strong interest in so called 'snuff' movies, played a role in the death of a woman almost 300 miles away.
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Nov 16, 2021 |
The Sean Graham Bookmakers' Shooting: Episode 260 (Part 2/2)
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Last week I covered the Teebane Bombing, a dreadful attack that saw 8 men murdered. In the episode this week, I look at the revenge attack by the UDA, which also destroyed so many lives and families.
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Nov 09, 2021 |
The Teebane Bombing: Episode 259 (Part1/2)
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This week on the UK True Crime Podcast, we head to Northern Ireland during 'The Troubles' to look at a most dreadful attack that left many dead and injured and even today, has still devastated families.
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Nov 03, 2021 |
Broken Dreams: Episode 258
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This week, the UK True Crime podcast comes from Kentish Town in north-west London. Destiny Lauren was 29 years old and had dreams of the future when she was brutally murdered in her own flat. Who killed Destiny? And why?
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Oct 25, 2021 |
A Glasgow Nightmare: Episode 257
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Marilyn McKenna lived in Carntyne, a suburban area of Glasgow, north of the River Clyde and to the east end of the city. When she met Stuart Drury it was amazing, he was all she had wanted in a partner. But it wasn't long before she realised that Drury wasn't a dream come true.
He was her worst nightmare. Please support my sponsors: Best Fiends
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Oct 19, 2021 |
Escape to Spain: Episode 256
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The Sundowner was a beautiful boat. At 42 feet long, it stood out at the south coast marina as a beautiful and classy vessel. It was no surprise that when Robert Saint decided to sell his boat, there was a buyer quickly interested. But Robert could never have guessed that the sale of his cherished boat would cost him his life.....
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Oct 12, 2021 |
A Lethal Weapon: Episode 255
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Aston Villa had just beaten local rivals Birmingham City 5-1 and spirits were high outside the ground. At 2:45pm, outside one pub filled with Villa supporters, a car drove past suspected to be Birmingham supporters, and a mindless lout attacked the car with a beer glass injuring the passenger. This attack set off a chain of events which devastated many lives.....
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Oct 05, 2021 |
A Fire in East London: Episode 254
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Fire is surely just the most terrifying way to attack someone and cause harm. Yet arson is still way too common. In todays story, I tell of a devastating attack that led to a terrible blaze at a flat in Bethnal Green, with the most shocking consequences.....
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Sep 30, 2021 |
An Early Release: Episode 253
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The intention was good. Prisons were filling up in 2007 and so the plan was to allow the early release of those prisoners not deemed to be a threat to the public. But when one man was released early, he was clearly still a danger as he demonstrated in the most terrible of circumstances.
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Sep 15, 2021 |
A Seething Anger: Episode 252
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Tulse Hill, south London. Daniel Joseph was deaf and mute and struggled at school and to learn. And the anger he felt continued to build, until one day it all came to the surface with shocking results. This week, on the UK True Crime Podcast, I tell that story.
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Sep 07, 2021 |
Murder at Christmas: Episode 251
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Christmas Day in Glasgow. A day of peace and goodwill and giving to others. But not this year. A brutal murder rocked the local community. Just who could have killed 63 year old Hannah Smith? And why?
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Aug 31, 2021 |
A Lifetime Seeking Wealth: Episode 250
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For some people - not including certain true crime podcasters I should add - making money and living a certain lifestyle is of the utmost importance. Whatever it takes can be justified if the end justifies the means. And so it was in the story brought to you today spanning over 40 years of endeavour, right up to the present day....
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Aug 24, 2021 |
A Devastating Revenge: Episode 249
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"You ruined my whole life, don’t expect me to show any mercy today. It’s funny to think as I’m writing this, the people that will die are walking around as if everything is normal, not knowing they’re going to die today. It’s a beautiful thought". This week, our story is from Newcastle in 2014.....
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Aug 22, 2021 |
A Life of Control: Episode 248
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This weeks story comes from Norwich, Norfolk.
It is a story about a man called Tommy Elden who lives on control, aggression, violence and how when he loses this control, he reacts in the most shocking manner. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I examine the events leading up to the loss of control and how subsequent events affected so many other lives. Please support my sponsors: Beer52
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Aug 11, 2021 |
The Train Home: Episode 247
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Sara Cameron, a student at Northumbria University, was off to Sydney to work ahead of the Olympics in 2000. So the night before her flight, she went out for farewell drinks with her friends in the north-east. Never could they have guessed on that fun evening in Newcastle, that they were saying goodbye forever...
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BBC News | UK | Man sought in student murder BBC NEWS | England | Science catches 'cold case' killer WolfieWiseGuy: The Murder of Sara Cameron Murder blights postcard village | UK news | The Guardian Sara's killer stashed an axe - Chronicle Live PressReader.com - Your favorite newspapers and magazines. Murdered student 'had been celebrating Olympic job' | The Independent | The Independent Bus driver gets life for strangling sports student (telegraph.co.uk) The Sara Poems: by Roy Cameron, from Iron Press |
Aug 02, 2021 |
A Pointless Murder: Episode 246
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April 2011 in Stepney, East London. A couple of local louts attacked local men just for fun. When the brother of the victim returned to the scene to pick up car seats for children, the louts were still there. And there were others. What happened next was unprovoked, savage and shocking....
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Jul 27, 2021 |
A Serial Predator: Episode 245
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There are some crimes where we feel particularly strongly. Crimes against the very young and very old particularly, due to their vulnerability. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, from Glasgow, I look at the actions of Graham Smyth, a man who made a career of targeting the elderly.....
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Jul 20, 2021 |
A Puzzling Murder: Episode 244
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Nimal Samarasinha arrived in the UK from Sri Lanka in the 1970's. Along with his wife Florence, he worked hard in his role as an engineer to provide the very best for his daughter Michelle.
Then one January morning in 1992 everything changed when Nimal was murdered at their home. Just who would possibly have wanted to hurt mild-mannered Nimal? 1, Please support my sponsors:
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Jul 13, 2021 |
Introduction to 'Gone Fishing. The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair'
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As you may well know, I recently wrote a book about the solved and unsolved crimes of Angus Sinclair, which was published almost two weeks ago.
When I started researching this book two years ago, I knew very little about Angus Sinclair. If you don't know too much about his crimes, I thought you might be interested in the opening chapter of the book. Here is it... You can buy 'Gone Fishing. The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair' as paperback or for kindle on Amazon: Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books |
Jul 11, 2021 |
Getting Away With Murder: Episode 243
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Graham Boyne's first wife had left him for his best friend. So when he met Maria and they had two children together, he wanted a stable upbringing for his children with him and the wife he adored. But Maria didn't read the script......
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Jul 05, 2021 |
The Plot: Episode 242
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In 1996, Richard Jan was convinced that everyone was against him. His family, the social workers, health workers and everyone else involved - they just wanted to get him sectioned. But he was not going to let them and he would teach them a lesson for the plot they had hatched....
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Jun 30, 2021 |
The Restaurant: Episode 241
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June 1994, 'Love is all around us' was still number one.
It was just an ordinary night in the Indian Restaurant in Kirkwall in The Orkneys, when at 7.15pm, the man entered wearing a balaclava. He walked up to the Restaurant Manager, 27 year old Shamsuddin Mahmood, and fired one bullet.... Please support my sponsor: Best Fiends
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Jun 21, 2021 |
City Slickers: Episode 240
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Todays story takes us back to the heady days of the dot com bubble around the turn of the century. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I look at the behaviour of some of those working in the media at this time. It is a real tale of winners, losers, luck and coincidence.
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Jun 14, 2021 |
A Killing Spree: Episode 239
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In 2004, Mark Hobson carried out a number of terrible crimes within a matter of days. In this harrowing episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I talk about the crimes, and more importantly, the victims of Hobson.
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Jun 07, 2021 |
The Vigilante: Episode 238
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On Facebook crime sites, there always seem to be videos of 'stings', where a bewildered looking man is confronted by a group of people taking the law into their own hands - usually, when the man has travelled to meet face to face with someone he believed to be a young girl from the internet.
The podcast this week, from Essex in 2015, looks at the activity of one young group of vigilantes. I look at how in their aim to out 'perverts', they ended up using extreme violence which left one innocent man dead..... Please support my sponsors Best Fiends
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May 31, 2021 |
A Campaign of Hate: Episode 237
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Manfield is a small, pretty village in North Yorkshire of under 100 houses. It is a sleepy place with a real sense of reality. But then in 1987 strange things began to happen and this would continue for another decade....
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May 25, 2021 |
A Suicide Pact: Episode 236
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Brian Darbyshire was diagnosed with MS at just 47, and his health continued to decline. After the death of his wife in 2008, his daughter Claire became his primary carer. In 2015, the pair decided that neither wanted to live any longer and agreed a suicide pact.
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May 18, 2021 |
Facing the Consequences - part 2/2: Episode 235
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In this episode of the UK True Crime, I conclude the story of what happened to Lynda Spence, from Glasgow, in April 2011.
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May 12, 2021 |
Facing the Consequences - part 1/2. Episode 234
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We read about scams every day, don't we.
In 2011, 27 year old Lynda Spence, from Glasgow, was an accomplished scammer. But as she got involved in bigger deals, the people she ripped off were becoming serious criminals, with a background of extreme violence. One of these was a man called Colin Coats. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I cover the story of Lynda Spence and the consequences she faced for scamming dangerous people, like Colin Coats. Sponsored by TRIP Go to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first order
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May 04, 2021 |
CrimeConversation with Mark Williams-Thomas 'The Detective'
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Ahead of CrimeCon UK in September, I had a fascinating chat with top investigator Mark Williams-Thomas about his work. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Thank you to CrimeCon UK for arranging this.
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Apr 29, 2021 |
The Cover Up : Episode 233
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In the summer of 2009, Civil Servant and father of two 51 year old Christopher Pratt went missing. It was most unlike him and detectives feared he had come to harm. And the prime suspect had already been convicted of murder in 1989. Had he struck again?
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Apr 27, 2021 |
A Responsible Child: Episode 232
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This episode of the UK true Crime Podcast comes from Guilford, Surrey. In a cramped house tensions were rising. A series of violent attacks made two young brothers, one being just 14, believe that the only way to keep the family safe was to kill their step-dad. And in August 2013, they made plans to do so....
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Apr 20, 2021 |
A Strange Connection: Episode 231
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Anglesey is a beautiful Island off the north coast of wales. Retired lecturer 74 year old Gerald Corrigan and his partner Marie, loved the remote position of their home. They both loved nature, peace and solitude so it really was the perfect spot. Then one night in April 2019, Gerald had problems with the satellite dish and headed outside.
This week on the UK True Crime podcast, I discover just what happened to Gerald Corrigan. Sponsored by: betterhelp - claim your 10% discount https://www.betterhelp.com/truecrime Pre-order 'The New Millenium Serial Killer' at a huge discount. Discover the further crimes of Christopher Halliwell.
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Apr 14, 2021 |
The Guesthouse: Episode 230
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Bridlington, on the north-east Yorkshire coast, is an attractive seaside resort also well known for shellfish. There are lots of B&B's, hotels and guesthouses dotted through the small town. But in July 2014, horror struck Bridlington when the owner of one guesthouse, Bei Carter, was murdered in her own establishment.
This week, on the UK True Crime podcast, I tell Bei's story. Sponsored by Best Fiends. Download this game today
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Apr 05, 2021 |
The Freshwater Five: Episode 229
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May 2010. When the cocaine was found in the shallow waters off sleepy Freshwater Bay, in the southern Isle of Wight, it was valued at over £50M. Law Enforcement were confident the men they had arrested on the fishing boat were guilty of an elaborate importation. But were they?
Today, in this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I tell the story of the 'Freshwater Five'. CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in June 2021 using the code: UKTC Referenced sites
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Mar 30, 2021 |
Walking Home: Episode 228
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Luton, September 1985. After a night at her local pub, 26 year old Avril Dunn left for the 15 minute walk to her home. But she never made it to her house. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, I tell her story.
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Mar 23, 2021 |
Text Murder To Me: Episode 227
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We hear it so often on this podcast. The perfect couple. But this couple who lived in Swansea, South Wales in the summer of 2006 were anything but perfect. Jaspal Marsh was a wonderful person and wife. But her husband Stephen Marsh wanted his lover to kill his wife with the same knife they used in their sexual games.....
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Mar 16, 2021 |
The Sugar Daddy: Episode 226
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Peter Morgan was a multi-millionaire used to getting everything he wanted. And when he fell for a much younger woman, he couldn't understand why she saw their relationship as sex for money and didn't feel the same about him. But then in 2015, events took a shocking turn.....
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Mar 09, 2021 |
An Inconvenience: Episode 225
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Raising young children is rewarding but also very challenging. In 2018, Louise Porton was a single mum of two young children living in Rugby. But tragically, within the space of three weeks both of her daughters died. Was it just terrible luck, or was there another explanation?
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Mar 02, 2021 |
An Off-Duty Policeman: Episode 224
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Do you remember July 2012, the London Olympics, long summer days and a feeling of the UK coming together. PC Ian Dibell, from Clacton on the east coast of Essex was not at work when he heard a disturbance in the road where he lived.
In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I describe what happened next...... Sponsored by Best Fiends. Download this game today UK True Crime Live - free tickets
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Feb 23, 2021 |
An Unfortunate Man: Episode 223
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When Malcolm Webster's wife, Claire, was tragically killed in Scotland 1994, he was distraught. He moved away to start a new life, but everywhere he went, misfortune seemed to follow. Until one day in New Zealand, everything changed.....
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh_-POnLugk Webster’s Web
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMCX06dWxHQ The Utterly Twisted Malcolm Webster - Killer, Thief and Master Manipulator
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Feb 16, 2021 |
A Night Out: Episode 222
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April 2015. It was just a normal Saturday night in Leeds, and 20 year old Billy Mankelow and his friends were having a great time. They could never have realised that a chance encounter in a nightclub, could have such a tragic outcome.
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Feb 09, 2021 |
Fast Eddie: Episode 221
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Felixstowe is a small town on the east coast of England where some suggest that nothing much happens. But in 1993, there was a bank robbery that put the Suffolk town on the front pages of the papers, along with the name 'Fast Eddie'. Today, on the UK True Crime podcast, I tell that story.
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Feb 02, 2021 |
Three Murders in Hull: Episode 220
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When three sex workers were killed in Hull in the late 1990's, it was feared that a serial killer was operating in the area. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I examine just what happened to 25 year old Natalie Clubb, 20 year old Hayley Morgan and 29 year old Samantha Class.
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Jan 26, 2021 |
Introducing 'The Apology Line' - from Wondery
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If you could call a number and say you’re sorry, and no one would know…what would you apologize for? For fifteen years, you could call a number in Manhattan and do just that.
This is the story of the line, and the man at the other end who became consumed by his own creation. He was known as “Mr. Apology.” As thousands of callers flooded the line, confessing to everything from shoplifting to infidelity, drug dealing to murder, Mr. Apology realized he couldn’t just listen. He had to do something, even if it meant risking everything. From Wondery the makers of Dr. Death and The Shrink Next Door, comes a story about empathy, deception and obsession. Marissa Bridge, who knew Mr. Apology better than anyone, hosts this six episode series. Listen today at http://wondery.fm/UKTrueCrime |
Jan 20, 2021 |
A Man on a Train: Episode 219
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It was May 2006 and nineteen year old Tom Grant was heading home to Gloucestershire, after a successful first year at St Andrews University.
He could never have believed that a minor incident at the platform in Carlisle, as he changed trains, could lead to such shocking consequences. Sponsored by YARN.
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Jan 19, 2021 |
The Night Stalker: Episode 218
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It was 2009 in Walthamstow, when he first struck. In the early hours of the morning he attacked and raped a stranger. This was followed by two more terrifying attacks of increasing ferocity.
The next time this man attacked, he raped and murdered his 35 year old victim, Michelle Samaraweera, in a children's playground. Detectives knew he needed to be stopped. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I look at just how he was brought to justice.... Sponsored by Best Fiends. Download this game today Sponsored by YARN.
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Jan 12, 2021 |
Hitting the Jackpot: Episode 217
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Many people dream of winning the lottery. In 2009, a convicted rapist from Milton Keynes did just that, scooping over £2.5M. But everything wasn't quite as it seemed. This week, on the UK True Crime podcast, I tell that story - of brutal violence, sexual assault and greed.
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Jan 05, 2021 |
The Chloroform Killer: Episode 216
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This week, the story comes from a small town west of Edinburgh in 1999. When mum of three Yvonne Davidson was found dead, it seemed that it was a terrible accident. But a year later, a friend of her partner went to police telling how he had made threats to murder Yvonne. Just what was the truth?
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Dec 29, 2020 |
A Respectable Solicitor: Episode 215
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When solicitor Vina Patel didn't pick up her daughter from work, her daughter was immediately concerned. It was most unlike her mum. She called her Dad and they went to her office at Cort & Co in Leicester, but in their worst nightmares they couldn't have imagined what they would find.....
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Dec 22, 2020 |
Three Highly Unpleasant Men: Episode 214
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Frankland prison in Durham has housed some of the worst human being to be born in the UK, including Peter Sutcliffe and Ian Huntley.
Today, we look at the terrible crimes of three men who were all sent to Frankland to serve their time. But what happened there in October 2011, was shocking..... CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in June 2021 using the code: UKTC Referenced sites
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Dec 15, 2020 |
Introducing 'Death of a Starlet' - from Wondery
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Nineteen eighty was going to be Dorothy Stratten’s year.
Playboy’s Hugh Hefner thought it might even be her decade. She was just 20 years old, the girl next door with the shy smile and whispery voice who didn’t know her own beauty. But who was Dorothy really? And how did her rise to fame ultimately lead to her death? This is a six-part series about love, sex and murder in 1970s Hollywood when glitter pants and roller skates were all the rage, and the Playboy mansion hosted the biggest party in town. Listen today at http://wondery.fm/Starlet_UKTCcast |
Dec 13, 2020 |
A Shallow Grave: Episode 213
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Life had been good for Jonathan Dore, from Essex. A close family, talented footballer, good-looking with lots of personality. Then he met Kim and they got a house, had a baby - the future all looked so positive. But then suddenly, on Kim's birthday in January, everything changed.
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Dec 08, 2020 |
The Droppin Well, Part 2/2: Episode 212
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In this second part of a two-part story, I return to Northern Ireland to cover the shocking events following the attack on the Droppin Well by the INLA in 1982, ending with the murder of the leader of the INLA (at the time of the attack on the Droppin Well) in February 1994.
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Dec 01, 2020 |
The Droppin Well, Part1/2: Episode 211
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It was 11:15pm on the evening of 6 December 1982 when the bomb went off in the Droppin Well bar in Ballykelly, Northern Ireland. The INLA bomb killed 6 civilians and 11 British soldiers.
In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast I tell the story of what happened on that terrible day. Best Fiends. Download this game today.
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Nov 24, 2020 |
A Street Drinking Tragedy: Episode 210
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Ipswich in the summer of 2009. In the space of two days, two people were found murdered at their homes. Who had killed them?
This episode of the UK True Crime Podcasts explores the sub-culture of street drinking as we explore just what happened to these two people and why. And shockingly, how these events were linked to two further deaths.... CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in June 2021 using the code: UKTC Referenced sites
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-19011591#:~:text=The%20PCs%20attended%20a%20property,murdering%20Ms%20Hunt%20in%202010. https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/double-murder-teen-locked-up-for-14-years-1-624322 https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/woman-tortured-with-cheese-grater-before-murder-court-told-1-446626 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/9094517/lorraine-thorpe-brag-police-double-murder/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10081008/cheese-grater-death-teen-killer/ |
Nov 17, 2020 |
Bloodied Boots: Episode 209
1470
In November 2015, 36 year old Sian Roberts was found dead at her home in Salford. But just who had killed Sian? There were a number suspects and was Sian's death in any way related to the death of her housemate 18 months before?
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Nov 10, 2020 |
The Prison Escape: Episode 208
1531
In 1987, John Kendall was serving an 8 years stretch at Gartree Prison near Leicester. But he didn't want to continue to stay in the regimented environment and plotted to escape. With £250,000 and a network of contacts, on 10 December, it was time for the plan to be activated.
In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I tell the stories of the men involved in the escape and what happened to them..... Please support my sponsors Better Help. Claim your 10% discount on professional counselling today. Best Fiends. Download this game today.
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Nov 03, 2020 |
A Missing Nurse: Episode 207
1442
The CCTV clearly showed Rui Lui leaving Poole hospital, where she worked, in her distinctive silver porsche. But days later she was still missing - just where could she be? A police investigation into her life with her husband uncovered swinging, sex work, bigamy and complex finances - could any of these factors be related to her disappearance?
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Oct 27, 2020 |
Exploited in Devon: Episode 206
1395
It was just a chance meeting on a train. But following the conversation, Stuart Hodgkins knew that he could exploit his new friend for money. And he did just that, moving in that very day.
But nobody could have predicted just what happened when the money ran out.... Sponsor Play this brand-new, exciting interactive detective game today.... https://www.inthehiddencity.com/moriartys-game-a-killer-in-the-hive CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in June 2021 using the code: UKTC Writing credit
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Oct 20, 2020 |
Horror at the supermarket: Episode 205
1320
It was our days before Christmas at the supermarket and spirits were high and people cheerful as they completed their Christmas shopping.
Nobody would have taken much notice as the ordinary middle-aged man entered the store. And nobody would have guessed he had in his possession a knife and an axe. But what happened next nobody present would ever forget.... Sponsor Witchy Woo Kitchen Claim your 20% discount before 31 October using the code: UKTC
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Oct 13, 2020 |
A Planned Revenge: Episode 204
1365
It was just a normal November morning. Just another day in Ilford, East London as Sana Muhammad - who was 8 months pregnant - prepared dinner, her husband pottered around and the five children were all upstairs. Then just after 7am, all their lives changed forever....
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Oct 05, 2020 |
The Bodybuilder: episode 203
1557
In March 2016, 45 year old bodybuilder Michael O'Hanlon was crowned 'Mr Scotland'. An amazing achievement, and he and his fiancee Elaine were looking ahead to their castle wedding in August. But there was just one problem: Elaine's ex kept sending them abuse.
And one day in July, he challenged Michael to a fight via Facebook. Michael went to meet him telling Elaine, 'I won't be long', as they were shopping for wedding rings that afternoon. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, we look at what happened next. Sponsors Better Help. Claim your 10% discount on professional counselling today. Best Fiends. Download this game today.
CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in June 2021 using the code: UKTC https://www.crimecon.co.uk Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-39935641 |
Sep 28, 2020 |
A Question of Trust: Episode 202
1480
It was a normal night out for Craig Keogh with lots of alcohol and drugs. By the early hours he was in a bit of a state as the taxi dropped him off to his caravan in the East Midlands.
But Craig didn't go home. He went the other way, with other plans. Plans that would shortly leave an innocent woman dead. Sponsors Better Help. Claim your 10% discount on professional counselling today.
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Sep 22, 2020 |
A Missing Body: Episode 201
1500
When she waved goodbye to her daddy at her home in Sussex, she could never have guessed it was the last time she would see her daddy. But since that day in January 2011, her dad has never been found and a man is serving time in prison for his murder.
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Sep 15, 2020 |
The Betrayal: Episode 200
1331
Catherine and Rafal had everything to look forward to. They were young, in love and had just moved into their first home in beautiful Somerset. But then one September morning, Catherine disappeared. And Rafal feared an ex-partner who had been sending her texts/emails was responsible....
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Sep 08, 2020 |
The Dinner Party: Episode 199
1442
Fordingbridge is a delightful part of Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest. But what happened at Burgate House in Fordindbridge was nothing short of a masscare, as five people were murdered on one terrible September evening.
Sponsor Better Help. Claim your 10% discount on professional counselling today. https://www.betterhelp.com/uk Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/stephenson-george.htm |
Sep 01, 2020 |
Pushing the Boundaries: Episode 198
1520
When Independent Insurance came to town, they were a different type of insurance company. Lead by their flamboyant leader Michael Bright, they did things differently to their stuffy competitors. They were exciting, sexy and fun. But things weren't quite as they seemed, as we discover in this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast.
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Aug 25, 2020 |
The Death List: Episode 197
1412
The notebook he was writing in was nothing special. And nobody paid too much attention to what 23 year old Gregory Davis was writing - why would they. But he was taking his fascination with murderers to the next level, and this book contained the list of those he planned to kill...
Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mother-and-son-stabbed-to-death-00mwhzvc7rs https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-14650739 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/fury-at-release-of-psycho-killer-who-149425 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2712441/Killer-spent-just-seven-years-Broadmoor-horrific-murder-mother-son-freed-pictured-showing-25-000-watch-downing-whisky.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/beds/bucks/herts/3322525.stm https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/anger-as-man-who-killed-a-mother-and-son-is-released-from-hospital-t62txwf5d58 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-157204/Murder-hunt-dead.html https://www.miltonkeynes.co.uk – numerous articles |
Aug 18, 2020 |
Father and Son: Episode 196
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The headless body was found behind garages in a quiet village on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border. It is clear that 42 year old father of four John Finney had suffered a brutal, violent attack. But who would kill him? And why?
Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.times-series.co.uk/news/4362248.evil-father-and-son-will-spend-life-behind-bars-for-john-finney-murder/ |
Aug 11, 2020 |
Murder At The Mansion: Episode 195
1693
The episode this week, like all the best UK tv mysteries, begins with a dead body in a country house. On the table beside the body was a glass of sherry, which stood untouched. With no disturbance, it looked like the dead man had let the murderer into his home.
Throw in a Baron, fraud, missing gold bars, the Knights of the Round Table, a dispute with an ex-wife and you can see there is lots of explore in this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast. Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.obituaries/Dg6U7kLmlSU |
Aug 04, 2020 |
Horror in Penzance: Episode 194
1461
Dean and Kirby were friends from a very early age and became a couple in their 20's. But life was difficult: drugs, mental health struggles and a lack of money meant their lives were tough. But then in January 2017, when living in a new flat near Penzance, something terrible happened.
Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/marazion-murder-trial-full-story-1551114 |
Jul 27, 2020 |
The Balcombe Street Gang (part2/2): Episode 193
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It was in August 1974, that the first members of the IRA Active Service Unit later named 'The Balcombe Street Gang' touched down in Heathrow. Between October 1974 and December 1975, they carried out at least 40 bomb and gun attacks in and around London, leading to one description of them as 'the most violent, ruthless and highly trained unit ever sent to Britain by the Provisional IRA. In the concluding episode of this two-part story, we continue to tell the stories of those who were the victims of this gang, until their capture in December 1975. Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://mojoscotland.org/woolwich-pub-bombing-no-inquests-mean-deaths-brushed-over/?fbclid=IwAR0yIWWXt6r45il6Hzdi_pqreDOmhWmuILBNtXJPc8fiHJR5_625X8EgOzs |
Jul 21, 2020 |
The Balcombe Street Gang (part 1/2): Episode 192
1485
It was in August 1974, that the first members of the IRA Active Service Unit later named 'The Balcombe Street Gang' touched down in Heathrow. Between October 1974 and December 1975, they carried out at least 40 bomb and gun attacks in and around London, leading to one description of them as 'the most violent, ruthless and highly trained unit ever sent to Britain by the Provisional IRA.
In this podcast, we look at those people who were victims of this gang. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/ira-files-buckingham-palace-among-balcombe-street-gangs-target-list-28501085.html |
Jul 13, 2020 |
The Rogue Trader: Episode 191
1585
We have all seen the films of the glamour - as some may see it - of being a trader along with the huge financial bonuses.
But when things go wrong, losses can accelerate rapidly. This would normally lead to a trader losing their job, but this week on the UK True Crime podcast, I look at what happened in London when a trader tried to disguise their huge losses. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/swiss-heads-roll-the-demise-of-ubs-8262207.html |
Jul 07, 2020 |
The Wrong Crowd: Episode 190
1387
When 19 year old Sarah Jane Coughlan was found murdered her parents were distraught. And they were shocked to discover, that the man who had killed their precious daughter had murdered before. Today on the UK True Crime Podcast, Itell Sarah's story.
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/6999592.cynical-letters-love-husband-became-killer/ |
Jun 29, 2020 |
Terror in the English Channel: Episode 189
1476
The three friends were excited about the summer Regatta they were about to take part inr as they set sail from the harbour in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, heading for Dartmouth on the south-west coast. It was a pleasant evening, with benign conditions and the three men were all expert sailors. But they didn't arrive in Dartmouth.
In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast, I look at what happened. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime https://bit.ly/serialkillertalkonline Sources https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/547c7053ed915d4c10000083/OuzoReport.pdf |
Jun 23, 2020 |
The Arrogant Solicitor: Episode188
1523
As school, Angus Diggle had high hopes of great things, telling friends he would one day be Prime Minister. Instead, he became a conveyancing solicitor.
But then in early 1990's an incident happened that would define his life and effectively destroy him. Today, on the UK True Crime Podcast, I tell his story. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime https://bit.ly/serialkillertalkonline Sources https://www.theguardian.com/media/2004/sep/30/dailymail.pressandpublishing |
Jun 15, 2020 |
The Skinny Dog: Episode 187
1476
The rumours swirling around Pontypridd that spring evening were terrifying with talk of murder and even cannibalism. A severed head found in a storm drain near the rugby club shortly afterwards lead to an investigation that ultimately destroyed so many innocent lives.
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime https://bit.ly/serialkillertalkonline Sources https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/12003618/Tracey-Woodford-murder-Christopher-May-50-guilty-of-dismembering-woman-in-flat.html https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/nov/10/tracey-woodford-strangled-pub-court-pontypridd |
Jun 09, 2020 |
The Fishing Trip at Donkey Island: Episode 186
1710
Donkey Island, to the south-west of London, is known for some of the best fishing on the River Thames. But one night in 2016, the beauty and peace was shattered by a brutal attack. In this episode of the Uk True Crime Weekly Podcast, I tell that awful story....
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6670309/Fisherman-murdered-three-men-camping-brutally-beat-death.html |
Jun 02, 2020 |
The Scalp Hunter: Episode 185
1768
John Sweeney is a cruel, violent and arrogant man. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, we look at the stories of the two women he is known to have killed, another he tried to kill, and look at other potential victims.
This episode was recorded live for supporters on Patreon. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.amazon.co.uk/Living-Serial-Killer-Delia-Balmer-ebook/dp/B01N30SRMK https://courtnewsuk.co.uk/john-sweeney/
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/fife/86184/police-amazed-at-lack-of-leads-to-link-scalp-hunter-killer-with-fife-woman/
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/scalp-hunter-canal-killer-john-14970371 https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/apr/05/canal-murderer-john-sweeney-life-sentence |
May 26, 2020 |
Two Brothers in Inverness: Episode 184
1390
The two brothers from Inverness had no respect for the law and had always been linked with trouble. But as they matured and the nature of the offences got worse, would they learn their lessons? In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast we find that one hadn't, and in the end he was facing trial for the most serious crime of all - murder....
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/inverness/1765631/inverness-killer-who-murdered-disabled-man-in-horror-blaze-jailed/ |
May 19, 2020 |
Three Deadly Letters: Episode 183
1498
In our celebrity culture, how we look has never been more important. Some people go to amazing lengths to achieve the look they want, but other 'normal' people - like you or me - take products to help them reach their goals.
In today's episode of the UK True Crime podcast, we look at what can happen when we are unaware of exactly what we are taking. And who profits from this - as there is no doubt that someone also profits from the misery caused. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-24074836 |
May 12, 2020 |
A Question of Motive: Episode 182
1494
Deptford sits on the River Thames in South-East London. It is a bustling place - well, normally - and was home to 69 year old Noel Brown. When he didn't answer his phone for a couple of days his daughter, Marie, went to his home to see what was wrong. But then she also didn't answer calls from her daughter. Why?
In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, I examine just what happened in Deptford in December 2017. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources |
May 05, 2020 |
Murder at the House in the Meadow: Episode 181
1384
Harry and Megan Tooze lived on a remote farm in the Vale of Glamorgan and enjoyed a quiet, private retirement. But one day in the summer of 1993, that life was shattered as both were killed in what was described as a "brutal, macabre execution".
In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I ask just who killed the couple? And why? Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/shocking-execution-style-shootings-elderly-15513527 |
Apr 28, 2020 |
Escalating Tensions: Episode 180
1598
Living close to your neighbours is not always easy. We can't choose who lives near us and we can sometimes not particularly like how they choose to live their lives.
When Alison Morrison and her family moved to Harrow in north-west London there were problems immediately with her neighbour Trevor Gibbon, who moaned about the noise her son made skateboarding. But nobody could have predicted the shocking conclusion to this neighbours dispute. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/13361145.murderer-trevor-gibbon-jailed-for-life-at-old-bailey-for-merciless-attack-on-defenceless-charity-worker-alison-morrison/ |
Apr 21, 2020 |
A Man WIth A Chainsaw: Episode 179
1368
Three golfing buddies were about to play a relaxing round in Dundee, Scotland when a man appeared in front of them, semi-naked, brandishing a chain saw. Like something out of your worst nightmare.....
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/he-would-have-chopped-me-up-chainsaw-attacker-admits-trying-to-kill-dundee-golfer-arthur/ |
Apr 14, 2020 |
The Dodgy Dentist: Episode 178
1208
You may not enjoy going to the dentist - few of us do - but when you have to go you at expect to be seen by a qualified dentist, right? In this strange episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, from Sweden, Greece, Scotland and England, we look at a case of very much blurred lines.
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Apr 06, 2020 |
Heroin Wars in North London (part 2/2): Episode 177
1489
Concluding last weeks story from North London, this week we look at other violent attacks and murders as the feud between the Tottenham Boys and Hackney Bombers continues.
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources |
Mar 31, 2020 |
Heroin Wars in North London (Part1/2): Episode 176
1428
The story this week, looks at the battle to win the war for owning the heroin trade in London. This episode of the UK True Crime Podcast looks at the mainly Turkish gangs involved and more importantly, the people who have lost their lives in this war.
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/12/family-of-man-shot-dead-by-met-police-criticise-inquiry-delay |
Mar 24, 2020 |
A Taxi Driver From South Wales: Episode 175
1582
Do you remember the miners strike in 1984/85? It was the most bitter industrial dispute, ruining friendships, families and communities. The repercussions are still felt today. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I look at the story of 35 year old David Wilkie, a taxi driver in South Wales, and how his job lead to his tragic death one morning in 1984.
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources |
Mar 17, 2020 |
An Oxford Student: Episode 174
1434
Rachel McLean from Lancashire was a student at St Hilda's College in Oxford in 1991. Studying English - a subject she loved - Rachel thrived on life at the University and enjoyed a wide variety of interests. But then one day, she didn't turn up for college. Just where was she?
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources |
Mar 10, 2020 |
The Perfect Family: Episode 173
1461
We see it on Facebook and other social media all the time just how perfect the lives of our friends/family are, don't we. But of course, it isn't true. We just see what they want us to see and have no reality about what really happens in their lives. Which is why it was so shocking when Paul Crymble from a small village in Northern Ireland was murdered in the summer of 2004. He lived a quiet life with his wife and children and had no ememies - just why was he killed?
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources David M.Kiley. More Bloody Women. Ireland’s Deadliest Females
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Mar 03, 2020 |
Neighbours From Hell: Episode 172
1389
Every town in the UK has some less desirable estates, and Stratford Upon Avon is no different. Beyond the tourists flocking to the place of Shakespeare's birth, life on the Clopton estate was pretty miserable for most. The Erskine family lived on the estate and were a hard-working, kind and respectful family. But they soon become a target of abuse for some of their less savoury neighbours. And on 3 January 1996, events took a terrible turn....
Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12082366.mother-says-nightmare-continued-despite-prison-sentences-for-peacemakers-killers-two-jailed-for-brutal-murder/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/gang-thugs-jailed-for-torment-that-turned-to-murder-1350256.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1939799.stm https://www.independent.co.uk/news/gang-thugs-jailed-for-torment-that-turned-to-murder-1350256.html https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/ian-and-anthony-erskine-twins-in-life-twins-in-death-1293737.html https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Killer%27s+brother+in+drug+death+riddle%3B+PARAMEDICS+CALL+POLICE+AFTER...-a060464038 |
Feb 25, 2020 |
The Three Brothers: Episode 171
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They say that blood is stronger than water. But when one brother is blamed by two others for the events leading to their death of their mother in 2006, someone has to pay. And in this shocking story, the family ties count for nothing in a tale of revenge, violence and murder.
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Feb 18, 2020 |
Christmas in Birmingham: Episode 170
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This was the time. Sameena Imam knew that her lover Roger Cooper felt the same as her and he was going to leave his partner this Christmas Eve 2014. They were then going to spend Christmas together in Birmingham and live happily ever after....
Sources https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/wj3ym9/the-secret-relationship-that-ended-in-a-christmas-murder |
Feb 11, 2020 |
A Cruel Revenge: Episode 169
1432
It was September 2011 in Chatham, Kent. Melissa Crooks, her son Noah and the rest of the family had gone to bed when the fire started. The flames soon took hold and afterwards, detectives suspected arson. But who would possibly want to hurt this family. And why?
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Feb 04, 2020 |
Breaking Away: Episode 168
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2017 in Northern Ireland. This episode looks at two men who had been part of a paramilitary organisation and how they tried to leave the group. It is a tragic tale of intimidation, violence and ultimately murder. Leaving two sets of families utterly devastated as two men lost their lives.
Ticket for live show, 19 February: https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.irishnews.com/news/northernirelandnews/2019/05/31/news/three-men-found-not-guilty-of-the-uda-feud-murder-of-loyalist-rival-geordie-gilmore--1631669/
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/the-northern-ireland-town-holding-its-breath-after-uda-murder-case-acquittals-38180921.html
https://judiciaryni.uk/sites/judiciary/files/decisions/Summary%20of%20judgment%20-%20R%20v%20Wilson%20Smyth%20Blair%20Ralph%20Price%20and%20Aicken%20%28Colin%20Horner%20murder%29%20-%20290119.pdf
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/cctv-footage-shows-murder-victim-colin-horner-holding-hands-with-son-moments-before-brutal-killing/ar-BBSTUho
https://www.thesun.ie/news/1059775/man-dies-after-being-shot-in-front-of-a-child-in-sainsburys-car-park-in-bangor-after-horrified-witnesses-heard-six-blasts/
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/colin-horners-mum-and-partner-taunted-by-supporters-of-his-uda-killers-as-men-jailed-for-slaying-in-bangor-car-park-37760816.html
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/cheers-in-court-as-trio-cleared-of-murdering-gilmore-in-uda-feud-38164871.html
https://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/crime/judge-watches-final-recorded-movements-of-murder-victim-geordie-gilmour-1-8724676
http://www.irishnews.com/news/2017/03/15/news/gilmore-was-part-of-deadly-faction-of-uda-with-long-history-of-feuding-964654/
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Jan 28, 2020 |
You can't always get what you want (part 2): Episode 167
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The shocking conclusion of the story from last week from the South of England in 2003. At the UK True Crime Podcast we hear many tales of greed and ruthlessness. But in this case, the lengths someone will go to for financial gain is really hard to comprehend....
Ticket for live show, 19 February: https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime SOURCES: |
Jan 21, 2020 |
You Can't Always Get What You Want: Episode 166
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February 2013, near Heathrow Airport. Kenneth Regan was a violent criminal, with a history of drug dealing who had already turned on his previous colleagues as he became a supergrass. But on his release from prison, he wanted a company to continue to launder the money from his illicit activity. And nothing was going to stand in his way...
Ticket for live show, 19 February: https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime SOURCES: |
Jan 14, 2020 |
The Kindness of Strangers: Episode 165
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As humans, most of us have been kind to strangers on some occasions. But rarely as kind as Tracey Wilkinson, from Stourbridge, who took a homeless person into her family home, fed him and her husband even provided him with a job. But what then happened, nobody could ever have predicted....
Buy tickets for my 30 January live show https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime SOURCES: |
Jan 07, 2020 |
Two Second Chances: Episode 164
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The two men had both served time for murder but had been released from prison. They now worked together on a legitimate business, near Sunderland. But the evening of horror they had planned for someone they had come across in the course of their work on that August evening is beyond our comprehension.
Buy tickets for the live show https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/murderer-free-to-kill-a-second-time-despite-26-police-incidents-8vr9s23k9 |
Dec 31, 2019 |
The Level Crossing: Episode 162
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In 2004 Bryan Drysdale had decided to end his own life. After finishing work, he drove to a nearby level crossing in Berkshire, stopped on the tracks and turned off his engine. The 300 passengers on the train from London Paddington to Exeter had no idea that their lives were about to change forever....
Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.railwaypeople.com/Page/news-article-stanley-martin-remembered-195 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3999723.stm https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/ufton-train-crash-family-speaks-4256422 https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/commentators/joan-smith/suicide-maybe-naked-no-533126.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ufton_Nervet_rail_crash https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1568045/Suicidal-chef-responsible-for-Ufton-Nervet-crash.html https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/nov/09/ufton.transport1 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/berkshire/7033312.stm https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/just-what-drove-him-to-do-it-ask-grieving-families-of-suicide-crash-2q8f8mxpnw6 https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/ufton-nervet-rail-crash-tragic-12341706 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3989339.stm |
Dec 17, 2019 |
The Headmistress: Episode 161
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In 2012 Anne Lakey was a highly respected headmistress in County Durham. Then on that normal Monday morning in 2012 she saw the email which she immediately knew could destroy her career, family and her life...
Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime |
Dec 10, 2019 |
The Monkey Man of Orkney: Episode 160
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The Orkney Isles 10 miles north of Scotland are stunning, offering a peaceful life surrounded by amazing scenery. People are drawn to the Islands for many reasons, often escaping difficult lives and looking for a clean break. Although crime is rare, in today's episode of the UK True Crime podcast we examine a love triangle which resulted in an absolutely shocking outcome.
Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sanday-murder-trial-the-orkney-island-1052099
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/man-jailed-for-life-for-murdering-love-rival-on-orkney-1931389.html
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/166282/Killer-who-buried-love-rival-s-body-will-die-in-prison https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/archives/news/31746/it-was-him-or-the-monkeys/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-453010/Fighting-save-lives-tribe-Monkey-Man-Orkney.html https://woodstocksnutrition.co.uk/monkey-man-jack-campbell-convicted-of--murder.html#.XePYQOj7TIU https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/orkney-isle-murder-accused-confessed-1051467 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8521852.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8505624.stm |
Dec 03, 2019 |
A Cunning Plan: Episode 159
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As we celebrate three years of the UK True Crime podcast, the story this week comes from Liverpool in 2012. When a couple split, Maureen Smith devises a plan to try to get her partner back. It doesn't go to plan and the events that follow are catastrophic and ruin so many lives....
Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/jailed-life-sisters-fail-murder-14379246 |
Nov 26, 2019 |
A walk in the woods: Episode 158
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In September 1992, life was good for newly married Bob Wignall and his wife Sandra, as they strolled in the woods by their home on a beautiful autumn evening. But Bob was unaware that convicted murderer Terry Bewley was having an affair with his wife. And that Bewley was waiting for Bob in the woods....
Sources https://totalcrime.co.uk/real-life-stories/ Robin Odell, Paul Connelly. The Mammoth Book of More Bizarre Crimes
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Nov 19, 2019 |
Two Sisters in Luton: Episode 157
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It was cosy in the 3 bedroom semi in Luton with Saima, her husband, their four children, her parents and sister, Sabah. But the close family got along well and all was going just fine until Sabah started an affair with Saima's husband. This was never going to end well, but nobody could have predicted just how shocking.
Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/in-full-how-one-sister-s-bitter-jealousy-led-to-murder-1-8216007 |
Nov 12, 2019 |
A Burglary in Hampshire: Episode 156
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When you are woken in the middle of the night by a noise, you reassure yourself that it was nothing to worry about. Maybe a cat, or a fox. But in this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast from Hampshire in 2017, the noise that woke a couple was not innocent at all. And a nightmare was just beginning.....
Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5298211/Burglars-convicted-murdering-millionaire-businessman.html |
Nov 05, 2019 |
A night at the pub: Episode 155
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A pub on the outskirts of Birmingham which catered for the older crowd. On Saturday night, a couple popped out to see friends, relax and enjoy themselves - like so many people across the UK. But it just takes one person, agitated and volatile, high on alcohol and cocaine to change the night from one of fun to one of terror.
Sponsor With thanks to: www.hellofresh.co.uk promo code, Truecrime Other sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/gary-twist-murder-family-give-14588766 |
Oct 29, 2019 |
Murder at the Holiday Park: Episode 154
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It was a busy weekend in Porthcawl as the holiday season was just starting to ramp up. Families and friends had arrived at the holiday park to relax and have fun. But not everybody, one man was agitated and had violence on his mind. The results were shocking.....
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Oct 21, 2019 |
A Cambridge Disappearance: Episode 153
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It was New Years Eve 2004 at popular student pub, The Avery, in Cambridge. The mood was good, the music was loud and everyone was having fun. But 22 year old forensics student Sally Geeson never made it home from the party. In this episode I explore the events leading to her disappearance and the shocking details of what happened to Sally.
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Oct 14, 2019 |
Two Judges, One Cleaner: Episode 152
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Sex tapes. Illegal workers. Two judges. In this episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast from north London, I explore how they all came together in a perfect storm in 2005 and look at the effect his had on all concerned. None of it good.....
Sponsor With thanks to: www.hellofresh.co.uk promo code, Truecrime Sources https://sputniknews.com/world/201908011076409073-the-judge-his-brazilian-lover-and-her-serial-killer-ex-husband-roselane-driza-tells-her-story/ |
Oct 07, 2019 |
The Miami Showband: Episode 151
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In July 1975, the Miami Showband were heading back home after a gig in Northern Ireland. As they headed south towards the border, they were pulled over at a temporary checkpoint. What happened next is almost beyond our comprehension....
Sources
Dillon, Martin (2003) ‘The Trigger Men’
Dillon, Martin (1991) ‘The Dirty War’
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Sep 30, 2019 |
The Mild-Mannered Civil Servant - Episode 150
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Dating at any stage is a tricky business, but once you are over a certain age and especially if you have children, it gets even more difficult. Kathleen Kirby-Jones, from North London, felt she had met someone worthy of her time and he seemed to get on with her 18 year old son, Michael. But sometimes people just aren't all that they seem, as Kathleen was soon to find out in the most terrible way.
Sponsors With thanks to: www.hellofresh.co.uk promo code, Truecrime www.stitchfix.co.uk/true Sources |
Sep 23, 2019 |
A Snowman in Grimsby: Episode 149
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It was that period between Christmas and New Year in 2005 when there are lots of parties and people are having fun. After a night out, 30 year old Fraser Murray, who lived in Grimsby, decided at 2.30am to build a snowman for his 18 month year old daughter to see when she woke up the next morning. But she never saw the snowman - or her Daddy ever again....
Sponsor With thanks to: www.stitchfix.co.uk/true |
Sep 16, 2019 |
The Cornerman (part two): Episode 148
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Today’s episode continues my look at the life and crimes of Andy Baker, known as ‘The Cornerman’ for taking a cut of any deal. We look at his rise from working the doors in Surrey, through to murder trials, drugs and extreme violence. It is a story straight out of the movies but this week, his luck runs out as he is finally convicted by a Jury.
Sponsors With thanks to: www.hellofresh.co.uk promo code, Truecrime www.stitchfix.co.uk/true Sources I have drawn heavily on an amazing piece of investigative journalism at The Cable who covered the life of Andy Baker in four articles. Take a look and make a donation here:
Other sources are Wikipedia, The Guardian, The Mirror, Daily Mail, The Independent and Vice.
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Sep 09, 2019 |
The Cornerman: Episode 147
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Today’s episode looks at the life and crimes of Andy Baker, known as ‘The Cornerman’ for taking a cut of any deal. We look at his rise from working the doors in Surrey, through to murder trials, drugs and extreme violence. It is a story straight out of the movies.
Sources
I have drawn heavily on an amazing piece of investigative journalism at The Cable who covered the life of Andy Baker in four articles. Take a look and make a donation here:
Other sources are Wikipedia, The Guardian, The Independent, Vice.
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Sep 03, 2019 |
A Football Club Drama: Episode 146
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Queens Park Rangers football club in West London has a loyal and forgiving supporter base. Success on the pitch has been hard to find, with the last trophy being won in 1967. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast we examine the bizarre events at the Boardroom of this club which too place in the summer of 2005.
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Aug 27, 2019 |
A Mild Flirtation: Episode 145
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I bet you see it at your work all the time. Work colleagues getting on well, maybe a little flirtation, all totally harmless. Or is it? This episode of the UK True Crime Podcast from Surrey in 2014, looks at what happened when a little flirtation got totally out of hand. With a terrible conclusion....
Sponsors A huge thank you to the sponsor of this weeks show:
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Aug 19, 2019 |
The Motorway Service Station: Episode 144
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It was a cold, December night in 1995 and Celine Figard was keen to get to the hotel in Hampshire, to join her cousin. She had so enjoyed spending the summer there.
So when the truck driver offered her a lift at Chieveley Services in Berkshire, she jumped in the cab, excited about the coming weeks. But Celine never arrived at the hotel. In this episode I explore just what happened to 19 year old Celine, and why. Sponsors A huge thank you to both sponsors of this weeks show. Please support both.
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Aug 12, 2019 |
Murder At The Marina: Episode 143
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When the call came on the Saturday afternoon, 33 year old Warren Selkirk drove to Crosby Marina with his two young sons. He got out of the car, telling them he would be back soon, but he never returned. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we look at just what happened to Warren. And why.
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Aug 05, 2019 |
A Sex Worker Murder In Leeds: Episode 142
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It was December 2015 and many of us vaguely heard on the news that a sex worker had been murdered in the 'designated red light district' of Holbeck, to the south of Leeds City Centre. But who was this person and why was she killed?
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Jul 30, 2019 |
Laura Bailey: Episode 141
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Laura Bailey was murdered in Liverpool in 2006. With huge thanks to her brother William Bailey, this week I tell the story of her short life. And how she died a true hero.
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Jul 22, 2019 |
An Office Affair: Episode 140
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The office affair, especially when one, or both, are married, can cause all sorts of problems. In the podcast this week, from Edinburgh, when Suzanne Pilley went missing they suspected the man from her office with whom she was having an affair could hold the information needed to find her. But he wasn't talking...
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Jul 15, 2019 |
The Saturday Night Strangler (part two): Episode 139
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We return to South Wales in 2002 as the body of Joseph Kappen is exhumed from the grave where he was buried 12 years earlier, after dying from lung cancer at age 48. Was he the serial killer who had murdered 16 year old Sandra, Pauline and Geraldine?
Reference For this story, I am indebted to the following article by Kevin Toolis in The Guardian newspaper: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jan/18/wales.kevintoolis Links |
Jul 08, 2019 |
The Saturday Night Strangler (part one): Episode 138
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It was a strange experience for the detectives and forensics experts at dusk by the graveside as they began digging to exhume the body of the suspect. But the families of three young girls from the Swansea area, killed 30 years before, needed to be told for certain if this was the man who killed their daughters.
This two-part episode of the UK True Crime looks at the terrible murders of Geraldine Hughes, Pauline Floyd and Sandra Newton in 1973 and the efforts made to bring their killer to justice. Reference For this episode, I am indebted to the following article by Kevin Toolis in The Guardian newspaper: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jan/18/wales.kevintoolis Links |
Jul 02, 2019 |
A Life of Adventure: Episode 137
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A stolen yacht was found drifting 12 miles from the coast from Senegal and it looked like it had been drifting for a month. Who had been sailing the boat and why was it here? In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast, I track the events leading to this discovery in August 2006.
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Jun 24, 2019 |
Catching The Bus: Episode 136
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This is an unusual episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast, as I look at the story of Louis Gillies, from Glasgow, who faced the charge that on a day between May 20 and June 7, 2002, at Eastbourne, he aided, abetted, counselled or procured the suicide of Michael Gooden, contrary to the Suicide Act 1961.
I look at the background to the charges and follow events through to their shocking conclusion.
Reference
For this episode, I leaned heavily on this excellent article: https://www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/caught-in-a-web-of-despair-1-1384954 Help Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call for free: 116 123 Links |
Jun 17, 2019 |
A Halloween Obsessive: Episode 135
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Control, domination, obsession. What makes someone exhibit these behaviours and then plan murder based on them? In today's story, from near Manchester in 2003, we look at a terrifying story of obsession that lead to an innocent man dying in the street outside his own home.
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Jun 10, 2019 |
A Naval Disappearance (part-two): Episode 134
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**This is the second part of a two part story**.
The story resumes with Allan Grimson revealing to detectives details of another horror murder carried our for the elation he felt experiencing total domination and control of another person. I then explore other potential crimes carried out by this monster - did he kill as many as 15? |
Jun 03, 2019 |
A Naval Disappearance (part-one): Episode 133
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In today's episode I look at two members of the Royal Navy who disappeared in very different circumstances. And we meet a murderer who describes killing someone as: "It was such a feeling. I have never, ever had that feeling. It was a feeling of power. I would say it was better than sex."
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May 27, 2019 |
The Facebook Killer: Episode 132
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The internet allows all of us to be whoever we want to be. Of course, this can be escapist fun, but in today's episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast from the north-east in 2009 we look at a man who posed as teenage boys for much more sinister reasons.
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May 20, 2019 |
Margo Lafferty from Glasgow: Episode 131
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The night of 28 February was chilly in Glasgow, with a bitter wind. But one sex worker was still on the streets, earning the money to pay for her heroin habit. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast we follow the life of Margo Lafferty.
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May 13, 2019 |
A Double Abduction: Episode 130
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Luck. Is staying safe just a matter of luck? In this episode, from North London in Christmas 1986 looks at two awful abductions and one terrible accident. A series of events caused by just one man which caused such misery and ruined so many lives.
A huge thank you to Chris Clarke for his help with this story. He can be found on Facebook at The Armchair Detective. Chris chose to donate his fee for this episode to www.sosad.com, a dog rescue charity in County Durham.
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May 06, 2019 |
Nikki Allan from Sunderland: Episode 129
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Nikki Allan was born in Sunderland on 30 August 1985 and she lived in the City with her mum, Sharon and 3 sisters. There was nothing unusual about the night of 7 October 1992, but this was the night that Nikki went missing and her body was found the next day. Nobody has been convicted of her murder.
If you have any information about Nikki’s death - however small or insignificant it might seem - please speak to Northumbria Police’s major crime team on 101 ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A huge thank you to Chris Clarke for his help with this story. He can be found on Facebook at The Armchair Detective. Chris chose to donate his fee for this episode to www.sosad.com, a dog rescue charity in County Durham.
This podcast was sponsored by The Economist. To claim your free print copy of The Economist, just text CRIME to 78070.
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Apr 29, 2019 |
A Double Murder: Episode 128
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Stansted Mountfitchet is a quiet, pretty Essex village of around 6,000 people 35 miles north of London and close to Stansted airport. Not much happens here. But on a summers evening in July 2015 a brutal double murder rocked the community.
In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast I look at exactly what happened. And why.
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Apr 22, 2019 |
Missing in Bournemouth: Episode 127
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On the outside, they had everything. A beautiful home, the sports cars, holidays, great jobs. But beneath the surface, tension was building between Russell and Carole Packman, especially when Russell's younger lover moved into the family home in Bournemouth. Then in June 1985, Carole disappeared.
In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast I explore a quite extraordinary story stretching from the 1970's to the present day.
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Apr 15, 2019 |
The Scottish Vampire: Episode 126
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Have you ever been obsessed by a film? I mean really obsessed? In todays story, we hear how one Scottish man watched one vampire film three times a day, every day, and began to believe in the characters. Then fiction merged with reality producing unimaginable horror….
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Apr 08, 2019 |
Missing in Merseyside: Episode 125
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When Paul Morson had been missing for two weeks, detectives feared that he may have been held against his will, harmed, or worse….A few years previously, he had been in jail for his part in assisting two men guilty of a terrible racist murder. Was his disappearance related to this, or was it due to other reasons? This episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast looks at all elements of the story and discovers what had in fact happened to Paul Morson.
1, Please buy tickets for my event with top author Geoffrey Wansell on 16 April in Manchester and 20 May in London 'Inside the mind of a serial killer' here:
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Apr 01, 2019 |
Murder in Rural Cornwall: Episode 124
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Crime was almost unheard of in this peaceful village in the north of Cornwall. But in November 2003, all that changed when the violent murder of Joan Roddam rocked the rural community of Delabole. With two other brutal murders nearby, was there a serial killer loose in Cornwall? And 10 years later, Joan's killer was still on the loose….
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Mar 26, 2019 |
Held Against His Will: Episode 123
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Here's the thing: you and I wouldn't fall for the wash-wash scam would we. Would we? In Leicester, as a group of men attempted to con local business associates over a property deal, the situation quickly escalated out of control with terrible consequences.
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Mar 19, 2019 |
The Blackpool Serial Killer: Episode 122
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Just how well do you know your family and friends and what they could be capable of doing? The podcast this week looks at a man who killed three people. A 'normal' (whatever that means) guy who was popular, had a range of interests and had a broad circle of friends. But when under stress in life, he went to a very dark place and carried out the most dreadful of crimes.
1, An excellent source of information on Blackpool Crime I referred to in this episode is below:
https://blackpoolcrime.wordpress.com/
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Mar 12, 2019 |
The First Date: Episode 121
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Their first date was due to take place at a trendy bar in Shoreditch, East London. Carl sounded great and Katie was incredibly excited as she travelled to their meeting on 23 December, 2015. How was Katie to know that the man she had met on Plenty of Fish was a monster?
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Mar 05, 2019 |
Northern Ireland, October 1993: Episode 120
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Northern Ireland, October 1993. It was a terrible week as violence surged leaving innocent people on all sides of the troubles dead or injured. I look at the reasons for two of the most horrendous attacks in the history of Northern Ireland, what happened and why, and over 25 years later I remember the victims.
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Feb 26, 2019 |
A Nightmare In Plymouth: Episode119
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Some people have dark, twisted and violent sexual fantasies. So long as they stay just a fantasy and no innocent people are harmed, then it remains a fantasy. But when those feelings cross the line into into actions, especially when the fantasy is the abuse of children, the consequences are dire.
This week, in the UK True Crime weekly podcast I look at just what happened at Little Ted's nursery in Plymouth - and the lives destroyed.
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Feb 19, 2019 |
'Rolex' Dave: Episode 118
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Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire 2003. 32 year old Dave King had just left the gym when the white transit van slowed down and the passenger carefully took aim and let fire a torrent of bullets from the AK47.
In this episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast I look at events leading up to this shooting and what happened next.
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Feb 12, 2019 |
A Life of Privilege: Episode 117
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Kilburn, North London. Two men. One a gentle, harmless eccentric gentleman living a peaceful, solitary life. The other, a rich playboy with every advantage possible for a successful life. Then early in 2000, their lives combined with terrible consequences.
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Feb 05, 2019 |
New Years Eve 1996: Episode 116
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New Years Eve should be a night of celebration and excitement about what is in store for the following year. But in 1996, one 17 year old went out to celebrate with her friends in Sutton Coldfield, but tragically she didn't make it home. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast I look at exactly what happened.
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Jan 29, 2019 |
Abduction In Reading: Episode 115
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It was just another normal Friday night in Reading. Sixteen year old Mary-Ann and two friends were parked in the car park of a derelict pub close to her home, just chatting and laughing. But then they saw one, two and then six men surround the car. And what happened next was the stuff of your very worst nightmares.
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Jan 22, 2019 |
Showing Off: Episode 114
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Passing your driving test is a big deal and provides great freedom. But with that freedom, comes responsibility and risk. In 2007 one young man did what many do after passing his driving test and took his friends out for a drive and pushed the limits on speed. But he went much further and his actions that day lead to a terrible series of events, leaving three young people dead.
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Jan 15, 2019 |
The Machine Gun Murders: Episode 113
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Forest Gate, London, 2003\. One normal August afternoon on a suburban street people were busy going about their every day life. Then, after a minor traffic violation, three men decided they wanted to exact a terrible revenge completely out of proportion with the incident.
This week in the UK True Crime weekly podcast I look at just what happened on that summers afternoon and how it destroyed so many lives.
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Jan 08, 2019 |
Festering Hatred in the New Forest: Episode 111
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The New Forest is a beautiful part of England. But one day in 2014, this quiet beautiful area was the scene of a brutal murder, as a mother of five tended her horses. In tis episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we examine the story in detail.
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Dec 25, 2018 |
Danger In The Woods: Episode 110
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November 2000, Leeds, Yorkshire. Many teenagers were Christmas shopping in Leeds City Centre, excited about the upcoming holidays. Two friends took a bus to where they lived in the early evening, once they had bought their gifts, but one never made it home.
In this episode of the UK Crime Weekly Podcast we look at what happened on that fateful evening.
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Dec 18, 2018 |
Horror in Luton: Episode 109
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The mutilated, headless torso of the body was recovered from the Blue Lagoon in Bedfordshire. Who was it and why were they murdered? In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast I tell a story of utter horror in a residential street in Luton.
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Dec 11, 2018 |
The Motorcycle Club: Episode108
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The secretive world of Motorcycle Clubs are hard for outsiders to understand. In this episode, I look at the events surrounding two Motorcycle Club related murders in Battersea, London, in 1998.
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Dec 04, 2018 |
The Somerset Explosives Expert: Episode 107
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Reports of terrible bombings from all over the world are sadly part of our daily news. One man from Somerset made an incredible technical breakthrough with a product which could help prevent these tragedies. In todays episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we follow his story.
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Nov 27, 2018 |
A Norwich Taxi Rank: Episode 106
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Late at night, many of us congregate at the local taxi rank waiting for that lift home. The mood is often light-hearted as people chat and laugh with others across the whole cross-section of society.
But sometimes, often fuelled by drink or drugs, the mood turns sour and can lead to aggressive and violent behaviour. This was the case at a taxi rank in Norwich, Norfolk in 2008.
And what happened next is covered in this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast.
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Nov 20, 2018 |
Sex Games: Episode 105
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2001, Yorkshire. A couple with an adventurous sex life pushed the boundaries further and further. But what was for joint fun and how was the dynamic changing between them? And then a horrendous axe murder caused detectives to uncover exactly what was happening in this relationship and why.
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Nov 13, 2018 |
A London Drug Dealer: Episode 104
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Dealing class A drugs on the streets on north-west London is a profession fraught with danger. Sure, the rewards can be great but the risks are huge and ever-present. The UK True Crime Weekly podcast today looks at what happened in Kilburn in 2010, when one drug dealer was visited by a rival gang. Warning: scenes of graphic violence.
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Nov 06, 2018 |
The Footballer: Episode 103
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In November 2004, Lee Hughes was playing centre forward for West Bromwich Albion. Everything was going for him. And then one evening, everything changed....
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Oct 30, 2018 |
A shoe Fetish: Episode 102
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A shoe fetish, about as common as it gets for a sexual preference. Could this really lead to murder?
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Oct 22, 2018 |
A Shropshire Picnic: Episode 101
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Todays episode from Shropshire concentrates on a group of middle-aged people living on the fringes of society where casual sex, addiction and violence are common. I also look at the death of a popular sit-com actor in 1997.
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Oct 16, 2018 |
Two Teenagers from Northern Ireland: Episode 100
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Portadown, near Belfast, February 2000\. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast I explore how two innocent teenagers were caught up in the political conflict of the time, with terrible results.
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Oct 08, 2018 |
Wearside Jack: Episode 99
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The Yorkshire ripped terrified large parts of England as he murdered seemingly at will. Police had lots of suspects, but one in particular stood out. Two letters and one tape convinced leading detectives that he was in fact the Yorkshire Ripper. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast I tell the story of Wearside Jack.
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Oct 02, 2018 |
The Post Office Killing: Episode 98
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Yorkshire, 2010\. A couple in a seemingly perfect relationship managed a post office in rural Yorkshire. But financial pressures, a fading sex life and mismatched aspirations lead to temptations and, eventually, a shocking outcome.
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Sep 25, 2018 |
A Family Betrayal: Episode 97
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Battersea, London 2013\. A maths genius with a huge ego struggles to cope with life & rejection, and when his girlfriend leaves him, he looks for someone to blame - with just awful results.
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Sep 17, 2018 |
The Bus Station Murder: Episode 96
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Bury, Greater Manchester. A missed bus connection by just a few moments meant that 66 year old Shirley Leach was attacked and murdered in a toilet cubicle by a total stranger. But who would do this to an innocent woman? This episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast follows the story from events of 1994 through to 2017.
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Sep 11, 2018 |
The Clydach Murders (part-two): Episode 95
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In part two of this two part series I look at four dreadful murders which took place in Clydach, near Swansea, South Wales in 1999\. The sheer savagery and brutality of the murders, which wiped out three generations of the same family, rocked the local community and are still widely spoken about today.
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Sep 03, 2018 |
The Clydach Murders (part-one) - Episode 94
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In part one of this two part series I look at four dreadful murders which took place in Clydach, near Swansea, South Wales in 1999\. The sheer savagery and brutality of the murders, which wiped out three generations of the same family, rocked the local community and are still widely spoken about today.
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Aug 27, 2018 |
A Pub Fight in Yorkshire: Episode 93
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Depressingly in the UK, most Friday and Saturday nights see fights outside pubs, clubs and food outlets. But witnesses to this fight in April 2015 saw a man being attacked by a much younger love rival as his wife watched on, before leaving with the younger man. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we take a look at the background to this incident and the tragic consequences.
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Aug 20, 2018 |
Stalking Terror in Devon: Episode 92
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In the podcast this week we look at a woman stalked for more than five years in Exeter before a shockingly violent conclusion. Is there a crime more terrifying than stalking? The constant fear of what may happen at any time and becoming a prisoner in your own home.
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Aug 13, 2018 |
A Mysterious Disappearance in Bristol: Episode 91
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It was a week before Christmas, 2010\. One young couple in Bristol had everything to look forward to as they started their lives together. But then when Greg Reardon returned from a weekend away visiting family there was no sign of his girlfriend, Joanna Yeates. Just where was she?
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Aug 07, 2018 |
A Gruesome Discovery in Leeds: Episode 90
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Leeds, 2004\. A dog walker makes a gruesome discovery when he digs up a human bone, but although the remains are quickly identified as 28 year old Lyndsey Bourne, where is the rest of the body and who killed Lyndsey? We follow detectives as through excellent forensics and good old fashioned police work, they bring her killer to justice.
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Jul 30, 2018 |
Perception Vs Reality in Merseyside: Episode 89
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Formby in Merseyside is a beautiful place with stunning beaches. In the year 2000 the UK was filled with optimism for a better future, but for one family of four a violent burglary had appalling consequences and revealed a stunning deception at the heart of their lives.
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Jul 23, 2018 |
A Glasgow Gangster: Episode 88
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Brutal, unrestrained violence, drugs, murder and retribution. This episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast follows the Glasgow gang headed by 'Speccy' Boyd as they caused terror on the streets of Glasgow and beyond from the mid 1990's to the present day.
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Jul 16, 2018 |
A body on a Cornish beach: Episode 87
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February 2014, Perranporth Cornwall. When the body of a man washed up on the beach, detectives appeal for help to identify the man. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we follow the Police investigation as suspect a suspicious death due to a series of strange events leading up to the death of 64 year old Alan Jeal.
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Jul 09, 2018 |
Murder in Slow Motion: Episode 86
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At 19, Hollie Gazzard from Gloucester had everything to live for - bright, fun, pretty with lots of friends and a loving family. But then she met Asher Maslin, who started out as a boyfriend and until his increasingly controlling behaviour made him someone Hollie didn't want as part of his life. But Asher wouldn't let go.
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Jul 03, 2018 |
The Cambridge Drugs Killings: Episode 85
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Murder, manslaughter or accident? Kathleen McCluskey was a self styled witch and along with her husband enjoyed sex and drugs parties in Cambridge. But then people started to die when they were in her company. Coincidence: or more sinister....?
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Jun 26, 2018 |
An Unremarkable Man From Worcester: Episode 84
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Perception and reality. What we portray to the world bears very little resemblance to who we are and how we live our lives. This was the case for 52 year old Jonathan Palmer who on the outside appeared unremarkable in every way. Yet when his secret life was discovered on 22 December 2009, everything changed.
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Jun 18, 2018 |
Tragedy in Dorset: Episode 83
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Lyme Regis in Dorset is a stunning coastal town. In March 1993 a school from Plymouth arrived and on day one, their first activity was a canoe trip across Lyme Bay to Charmouth. Very quickly, the fun turned to absolute horror and in this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we look at just what happened on that terrible day.
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Jun 11, 2018 |
Obsessive Lady Jane: Episode 82
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It was 2000\. Jane Andrews had met the man of her dreams and was looking forward to getting married and living happily ever after. But her partner wasn't as keen to commit, and following a terrible discovery events took a shocking turn.
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Jun 06, 2018 |
An Incident in Bond Street, London: Episode 81
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It was 2009\. The jeweller Graffs caters for the super-wealthy and is no stranger to robberies. But when two armed men robbed the store in 2009 it was particularly violent and during their escape a bystander was lucky to escape with his life after being shot three times. This week on the UK True Crime Weekly Story, we tell the story of the robbery and the police investigation that followed.
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May 28, 2018 |
A Lancashire Affair: Episode 80
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Accrington, Lancashire 2006\. A 45 man fell madly in love with a 21 year old woman but there was just one major issue: she was already married to her cousin in Pakistan. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we examine the shocking steps the couple took to attempt to remove the problem.
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May 21, 2018 |
A Norfolk Murder: Episode 79
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It was October 2003 that the body was found, 13 miles north west of Norwich in the county of Norfolk. When people realised the identity of the dead man, based on his own crimes there was little sympathy in the community and little help for the police. And then, they got the breakthrough leading them to a violent psychopath who had already murdered once…
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May 14, 2018 |
Revenge of the Politicians Wife: Episode 78
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This week's episode look at the story of Chris Huhne. A minister in the David Cameron coalition government destroyed by his arrogance, lies and the revenge of his scorned wife.
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May 07, 2018 |
Fear & Loathing in Southend-on-Sea: Episode 77
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Drugs, guns, wannabe gangsters. A depressing combination seen all over the UK but in this episode we concentrate on one story from Southend in 2001, with devastating consequences for so many people. And still it goes on….
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May 01, 2018 |
Four Murders In Northern Ireland: Episode 76
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Northern Ireland, 1991\. Despite the political conflict, people still got on with living their daily lives. Margaret Perry, at 26, had everything to live for when she was murdered: an innocent victim of a wider struggle. This episode look at the life and death of Margaret Perry.
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Apr 23, 2018 |
A Fantasy World: Episode 75
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Liverpool, 2004\. Brian 'brains' Blackwell was taking A'levels this year before heading to university to study medicine. But Brian, a good club tennis player, had developed a fantasy world around his tennis ability to impress his girlfriend. When his parents stopped a trip to New York, everything changed, with shocking consequences.
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Apr 16, 2018 |
A 10 minute walk: Episode 74
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Nottinghamshire, England October 1983\. Colette Aram was a 16 year old trainee hairdresser when she made the 10 minute walk to see her boyfriend one Sunday night. But she never arrived.
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Apr 09, 2018 |
A Younger Lover: Episode 73
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Liverpool, July 2010\. When a retired 65year old man meets someone 38 years younger than him they start a passionate love affair. But with different expectations from the relationship, their affair concludes in a shocking manner.
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Apr 02, 2018 |
A Minor Embarrassment: Episode 72
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Dover is known to many for the white cliffs and busy port. In 2013 it was the scene of a brutal murder of a vulnerable 30 year old man. Just who would want to kill Michael Kerr?
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Mar 26, 2018 |
An Edinburgh Pub Landlord: Episode 71
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When a pub landlord goes missing in October 2002 his wife, family and the police are worried as this is so out of character. The investigation that follows leads detectives across the European sex industry and to two of the most notorious gangsters ever to set foot in Scotland.
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Mar 20, 2018 |
A Toxic Friendship: Episode 70
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Today our story is from Cumbria in 2012\. When one person wants more from a friendship events take a sinister turn with tragic results.
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Mar 13, 2018 |
Twisted Revenge: Episode 69
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