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A true crime podcast covering listener-suggested British murder cases and featuring interviews with high-profile guests in the true crime industry.
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I welcome author Neil Lancaster back to the show in this interview episode.
Neil is a former RAF Military Policeman and Police Officer who served in the Metropolitan Police for 25 years between 1990 and 2015.
Since retiring, Neil has turned his hand to writing crime and thriller novels, with his highly regarded DS Max Craigie Scottish crime thriller series becoming a huge success.
The fifth book in the series - The Devil You Know - is available to purchase here:
The Devil You Know (DS Max Craigie Book 5) by Neil Lancaster | HQ | Amazon.co.uk
Book 6 - When Shadows Fall - will be released on Kindle, Audiobook and in Hardback on March 27, 2025. You can pre-order it here:
When Shadows Fall (DS Max Craigie Book 6) by Neil Lancaster | HQ | Amazon.co.uk
***This interview was recorded on January 27, 2024.
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When Nicole Waterhouse and Karen Browne attended a dating event in York, they couldn’t have known that one of the men they met would soon change their lives forever.
Jeremy Green, an ex-Army officer with a dishonorable discharge, went on a couple of dates with Karen before reappearing unexpectedly at the two women’s flat in October 2013 under a seemingly innocent pretense. His true intentions, however, were anything but harmless.
What followed was a brutal and prolonged assault that left Nicole dead and Karen forever scarred, both physically and emotionally. This harrowing case serves as a chilling reminder that the capacity for violence can be hidden beneath a seemingly innocent façade.
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In May 1982, 48-year-old Brenda Venables seemingly vanished from the farmhouse she shared with her husband, David, in rural Worcestershire. Her husband claimed she had been struggling with her mental health and suggested she may have taken her own life, leaving behind a shroud of uncertainty and heartbreak.
For decades, Brenda’s disappearance remained a mystery, until a shocking discovery was made in July 2019 after some routine maintenance on the farm’s septic tank revealed a horrifying truth that had been hidden in plain sight for nearly 40 years.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, visit ydom.co.uk/resources-for-everyone for support and help.
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In this new monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in January 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.
This month's stories include:
Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the January 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.
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In June 2019, 23-year-old Neomi Smith spent what should have been a carefree night out in her hometown of Brechin, Angus. Loved by friends and family for her warm, vibrant personality, Neomi had her whole life ahead of her.
But behind closed doors, she endured the harsh reality of a controlling and abusive relationship. On that fateful night, Neomi’s life was tragically cut short by the very person who claimed to love her, sending shockwaves through the close-knit Scottish community.
If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, visit ydom.co.uk/resources-for-everyone for support and help.
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I welcome renowned criminologist and author Professor David Wilson to the show in this interview episode.
TRUE CRIME recently announced the premiere of a new, original series that sees Professor Wilson examine ten unique British murder cases from recent years, looking at the psychological and sociological forces that drive individuals to kill.
Across the ten episodes, Professor Wilson discusses the individual aspects of each crime, as well as the commonalities between them, such as the presence of coercive control in relationships.
'Murder UK' will premiere on January 13, 2025, at 10 pm on the TRUE CRIME channel. The series will air on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Professor Wilson is an award-winning author and Emeritus Professor at Birmingham City University. He has published several non-fiction books and appears regularly in the print and broadcast media.
Professor Wilson can be reached at his website:
***This interview was recorded on January 6, 2024.
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In 1952, Ash Vale railway station became the scene of a shocking and brutal crime. Geoffrey Charles Dean, a railwayman working the evening shift, was closing up for the day when he was stabbed in the back and left for dead.
The motive appeared clear - money was stolen from the station - but the crime's ruthless execution left the local community shaken. The investigation was a swift one, as within 24 hours, police had apprehended the man responsible - a fellow railway worker.
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When 47-year-old Tracey Woodford went out for a few drinks in April 2015, she could never have known it would be her final evening. A chance meeting in a Pontypridd pub led to her crossing paths with a local man who harboured a dark and violent secret.
What followed was a chilling and brutal crime that left detectives piecing together the disturbing truth. Tracey’s story remains a haunting reminder of how a seemingly ordinary night can take a devastating turn.
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As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year.
This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64.
Link to Part 1: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part1
Timestamps (Part 2):
[00:00] Intro
[01:18] Guest: Tony McMahon (Interview #57 - May 27, 2024)
Topic: Linking Jack the Ripper with Abraham Lincoln
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/tonymcmahon
[05:47] Guest: Wendy Cee (Interview #58 - Jun 24, 2024)
Topic: How Sharon Birchwood's murder came about
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/wendycee
[08:39] Guest: Colin Sutton (Interview #59 - Jul 1, 2024)
Topic: What has changed in policing?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/colinsutton
[17:24] Guest: Kacey (Interview #60 - Jul 15, 2024)
Topic: Interviewing cult survivors
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/thecultvault
[23:20] Guest: Dean Wheeldon (Interview #61 - Aug 19, 2024)
Topic: Working on a murder case for the first time
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/deanwheeldon
[29:50] Guest: Tim Tate (Interview #62 -Sep 16, 2024)
Topic: Tim’s favourite medium
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/timtate
[33:13] Guest: Sarah Bax Hotron (Interview #63 - Oct 21, 2024)
Topic: How Sarah structured her book
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sarahbaxhorton
[38:44] Guest: Dr Vasileios Karagiannopolous (Interview #64 - Oct 28, 2024)
Topic: The most common type of cybercrime
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/vasileioskaragiannopolous
[41:34] Outro
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As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year.
This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64.
Link to Part 2: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part2
Timestamps (Part 1):
[00:00] Intro
[01:56] Guest: Adam Lloyd (Interview #21 - Jan 8, 2024)
Topic: Can you be successful and still have a conscience?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/adamlloyd
[05:48] Guest: Ryan Ogilvie (Interview #49 - Jan 22, 2024)
Topic: Was George Murdoch's murder a tragic case of mistaken identity?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ryanogilvie
[09:07] Guest: Dr Sohom Das (Interview #50 - Feb 5, 2024)
Topic: What is the most challenging disorder to work with?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sohomdas
[11:53] Guest: Dr Richard Shepherd (Interview #51 - Feb 19, 2024)
Topic: What does a day of filming a TRUE CRIME documentary look like?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ttatm
[13:58] Guest: Kim Donovan (Interview #52 - Mar 4, 2024)
Topic: How far removed is the final edit of a book from the first draft?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/kimdonovan
[15:58] Guest: Emma Flint (Interview #53 - Mar 18, 2024)
Topic: Free Writing
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/emmaflint
[18:44] Guest: Steve Keogh (Interview #54 - Mar 25, 2024)
Topic: Who is in the room with you when filming a TRUE CRIME documentary?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/soamd
[21:35] Guest: Lucy Wade (Interview #55 - Apr 22, 2024)
Topic: The importance of reaching out to the correct channels in domestic abuse cases
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/lucywade
[29:49] Guest: Chris Wood (Interview #56 - May 20, 2023)
Topic: Can you enjoy reading for pleasure when you write for a living?
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/chriswood
[31:51] Outro
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On June 7, 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts left home on her bicycle and never returned. Her body was discovered later that evening, sparking a murder investigation that would grip the nation.
In the years that followed, the case took an unexpected turn, leading to a controversial conviction and, decades later, a shocking reversal that left more questions than answers.
To this day, the identity of Judith’s killer remains a mystery. Some have even speculated that Peter Sutcliffe may have been involved, though her murder was never included among his known victims.
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In December 1997, the streets of Blackpool were shaken by a gruesome discovery. The headless torso of Christopher Hartley was found discarded in the bins of a local hotel - a chilling and tragic end for the 17-year-old.
As the investigation unfolded, it became clear this was no random act of violence. The trail led authorities across borders, ending with the capture of his killer in Ireland.
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In December 2005, the body of 30-year-old Annie Börjesson was discovered on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland. While police quickly ruled her death a tragic drowning, unsettling clues and unanswered questions began to emerge.
Annie, a bright and independent Swedish woman, had no apparent reason to end her life. Yet, inconsistencies in the investigation, strange surveillance footage, and troubling theories surrounding her final days suggest something far more sinister may have occurred.
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In August 2001, 34-year-old Anne Nicoll set out for an evening walk with her dog, Sophie, on Dundee Law, a familiar route she often took. When she didn’t return home, concern quickly turned to alarm, and a search led to the devastating discovery of her body.
What began as a quiet evening spiralled into a chilling murder investigation, uncovering a shocking culprit in the heart of the community.
The events that followed would not only devastate Anne’s loved ones but leave a mark on Dundee’s history forever, with another local woman, Linda McDonald, narrowly escaping with her life.
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In April 1968, 14-year-old Roy Tutill vanished on his way home from school, a route he often travelled by hitch-hiking. Three days later, his lifeless body was discovered, sparking an investigation that would span decades.
Roy’s tragic murder haunted investigators and the community alike as the years ticked by without justice. Then, in 2001, a breakthrough came when advances in DNA technology linked his killer to the crime - 33 years after the fact.
The match was triggered by a chance arrest for drink-driving in 1999, unravelling a secret that had evaded detection for many years and finally bringing closure to one of Britain’s most heartbreaking cold cases.
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In 2012, the murder of Natalie Esack sent shockwaves through the Kent town of Ashford. A talented hairdresser with a bright future, Natalie had reported her estranged husband’s abusive and threatening behaviour to the police multiple times, though each case went unprosecuted.
Tragically, those warnings were left unaddressed, and in a brutal act of violence, her life was cut short in her own salon.
Natalie’s story is a stark reminder of the dangers that can persist behind closed doors and the devastating consequences when cries for help are not fully heard.
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In the mid-seventies, a wave of terror swept across multiple English counties, culminating in the tragic murder of 17-year-old Lesley Whittle. A promising student and beloved daughter, Lesley was kidnapped and held for ransom - a nightmare that would grip her family and shock the nation.
But Lesley wasn't the only victim of her captor. In the months leading up to her abduction, three sub-postmasters - Donald Skepper, Derek Astin and Sidney Grayland - had been ruthlessly targeted, each meeting a devastating fate.
Despite their attempts to protect themselves and their communities, these innocent men became the victims of a chilling string of attacks, which led investigators on a relentless pursuit of one of Britain’s most notorious killers.
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In 2004, the shocking murder of award-winning showjumper Tania Moore shattered the quiet community of Ashbourne. Tania, a popular and ambitious woman with a bright future, was driving home from work when her life was cruelly taken in a cold-blooded ambush by someone she had once trusted deeply - her ex-fiancé.
For over a year leading up to her murder, Tania endured relentless abuse at the hands of her ex, including an orchestrated assault and robbery. Despite her courage in reporting the abuse and death threats on multiple occasions, systemic failures and overworked authorities allowed the danger to persist.
As Domestic Abuse Awareness Month draws to a close, Tania’s story is a harrowing reminder of the dangers many face behind closed doors. While this month brings vital attention to the issue, the campaign against domestic abuse must continue year-round. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, visit ydom.co.uk/resources-for-everyone for support and help.
REMEMBER - If you are in immediate danger, please call 999!
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Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos is an experienced, award-winning academic specialising in the fields of information technology law and policy, cybercrime and cybersecurity awareness and political hacking.
Vas has a passion for researching and teaching on the above topics, and regularly engages in public speaking on an international level. He loves connecting the dots between academia, governments, the private sector and the public in the above fields on a national and international level through his work at the Cybercrime Awareness Clinic and the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime.
He particularly enjoys developing innovative initiatives in the field of new technologies and crime and trying to envisage how the cybercrime and cybersecurity landscape will look in the future.
Vas also features in the second series of 'Killers: Caught on Camera', which airs on TRUE CRIME on Thursdays at 10pm until November 7, 2024. All episodes are available to stream on WATCH FREE UK after being broadcast.
***This interview was recorded on October 21, 2024.
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In 1998, the brutal murder of 11-year-old Wesley Neailey sent shockwaves through Newcastle and the entire nation. Wesley was a friendly and happy boy who trusted people easily, but that trust was cruelly exploited when he was lured away by someone he'd recently come into contact with.
The person responsible for his death preyed on Wesley’s innocence, cutting his young life short in a horrifying act of violence. The murder not only devastated his family, but also exposed deeply concerning loopholes in the British legal system.
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I welcome true crime writer, researcher and analyst Sarah Bax Horton to the show in this interview episode to discuss her new book 'Arm of Eve: Investigating the Thames Torso Killer'.
Jack the Ripper is often called the world’s most notorious unidentified killer, but he was not the first modern serial killer on the streets of London. Before him was another murderer who hunted from the River Thames – one arguably more sadistic and mercurial.
The Thames Torso Killer has always lurked in the Ripper’s shadow, despite the fact he murdered and dismembered at least four people over two years. He started to kill in 1887, over a year before the Ripper, and his last murder was in 1889, almost ten months after the death of Mary Jane Kelly, the Ripper’s last victim.
In Arm of Eve, Sarah conducts her own investigation and uses modern criminal profiling to come up with her own suspect – a known criminal who knew the Thames like the back of his hand.
Set to be published by The History Press on October 31, 2024, you can pre-order a copy here:
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***This interview was recorded on October 8, 2024.
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In April 1990, one of the most notorious and violent prison uprisings in British history erupted at Strangeways Prison in Manchester. What began as a protest quickly spiralled into a full-blown riot, as prisoners seized control of the facility, venting their anger over brutal conditions and overcrowding.
For 25 days, the world watched in shock as inmates set fires, battled guards, and took to the roof in defiance. The uprising left one inmate and prison officer dead, hundreds injured, and the prison in ruins, forcing a nationwide re-examination of the UK prison system.
**This episode features Megan and Neil from Mortal Musings telling me (and you) the story of the riot.
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In October 2022, Angie White’s life was tragically cut short in a shocking crime that devastated her loved ones. Angie, a devoted mother and friend, was killed in her own home by her husband - a man with a deeply disturbing past.
Danny White had a long history of domestic abuse, including charges of sexual and physical assaults against multiple women, Angie among them, which led to him spending a decade in prison.
Upon his release, he and Angie reconnected, but it wasn’t long before her life ended violently at his hands - an act of brutality recorded by the Alexa device in their home.
As we observe Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, Angie’s story is a harrowing reminder of the dangers some face behind closed doors. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, visit ydom.co.uk/resources-for-everyone for help.
REMEMBER - If you are in immediate danger, please call 999!
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Billie-Jo Jenkins was a bright and lively 13-year-old with her whole life ahead of her. But in February 1997, her world was cruelly cut short in one of the most perplexing and heartbreaking unsolved murders in the UK.
While painting the patio doors at her foster home in Hastings, East Sussex, Billie-Jo was brutally attacked and left for dead in broad daylight. The horrific crime shocked the nation, sparking a media frenzy and a police investigation that pointed to a suspect close to home.
Her foster father was arrested, found guilty, and sentenced to life in prison. But controversy struck when he was acquitted after serving just six years, leaving Billie-Jo's family and the public grappling with unanswered questions.
To this day, her murder officially remains unsolved.
If you have any information about this case, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org
Alternatively, to speak with someone from Sussex Police directly, please call 101.
**This episode features Naomi from REAL telling me (and you) Billie-Jo's story.
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In 2011, the peaceful town of Haslemere, Surrey, was shaken by a horrific crime that shattered a family. Heather Cooper, a former detective constable and devoted mother, was killed by her partner - the father of their two young children.
In a chilling act of violence, Heather's life was taken in front of their three-year-old son, while their newborn, a daughter who was only weeks old, was left helpless. The aftermath of that tragic day left an entire community in shock and mourning.
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Emma Faulds was a woman who loved her friends, her work, and her loyal dog, Maverick. But in April 2019, everything changed when she was last seen with someone she trusted - a man she had known for almost two decades.
When Emma failed to show up for work on April 30 and left her beloved West Highland Terrier unattended at home, her family knew something was wrong. That day, her parents reported her missing, sparking a massive police investigation.
For six long weeks, authorities pieced together the puzzle using CCTV footage, mobile phone data, and forensic evidence. The search eventually led them to a remote corner of Galloway Forest in Dumfries and Galloway, where Emma’s body was finally found in June 2019.
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I welcome author, filmmaker and investigative journalist Tim Tate to the show in this interview episode.
TRUE CRIME recently announced the premiere of a new, original series following the story of a serial identity thief and murderer, Elaine Parent, who is known to have stolen more than 20 identities as she moved around the world and conned people out of personal information and money.
'The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer' features police officers, journalists and other law enforcement officials from both sides of the pond, offering their recollections of the pursuit of the con artist dubbed "the world's most wanted woman". The series also zooms in on the murder of Parent's only known victim, Beverly McGowan, a 34-year-old bank clerk whose body was recovered in rural south Florida, in 1990.
The three-part series premiered on TRUE CRIME on September 3, 2024. All episodes are available to stream on WATCH FREE UK after being broadcast.
Tim, who features heavily in the series, is a best-selling author, multiple award-winning documentary filmmaker and investigative journalist. He has published nineteen non-fiction books, made more than 80 documentary films for all British and several international networks, and written for national and regional newspapers.
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***This interview was recorded on September 10, 2024.
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Nicole Duke was the kind of teenager every parent hopes for - trustworthy, responsible, and well-behaved. She had never caused her parents any trouble, but on Christmas Eve 1975, after a rare request to stay out late, Nicole never came home.
That night, she had attended a disco in Eastbourne, where she was last seen in the company of a boy, with whom she shared a kiss. Hours later, on Christmas Morning, her lifeless body was discovered in a seaside shelter along the promenade.
Nicole had been sexually assaulted and murdered, but a crucial clue, a broken neck chain found at the scene, led investigators to the killer just two days later.
This story is one of the most shocking crimes the town has ever seen, yet it has been criminally underreported.
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Steven Donaldson was the kind of person everyone needs in their life - selfless, thoughtful, kind, and always bringing a smile to the faces of those around him.
In June 2018, however, a twisted and sadistic plot to take his life was set in motion by the one person he trusted the most - his girlfriend.
With the help of two local brutes, she lured Steven to a park where a vicious assault began. But the horror didn’t end there.
This is truly one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking cases I’ve ever researched.
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Eve Stratford seemed to have it all - a promising modelling career, a rock star boyfriend, and a future full of possibilities. But on a cold March day in 1975, her life was brutally cut short when an unknown attacker took everything from her in her own home.
Just six months later, 16-year-old Lynne Weedon, rushing to beat curfew after a night with friends, took a fateful shortcut through a dark alley. She never made it home. Ambushed, assaulted, and left for dead, her case has remained unsolved for decades.
For nearly 30 years, these two horrific crimes remained unconnected, until a revolutionary DNA discovery in 2004 linked their fates. Their killer is still at large, and the mystery remains, but one undeniable truth binds them together in a way neither could have imagined.
If you have any information about either of these cases, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org. Alternatively, to speak with someone from the Met Police directly, please call 101.
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Julie Harrison had always dreamed of becoming a mum, so when she finally welcomed her daughter Maisie into the world, her heart overflowed with joy.
To those on the outside, they were the perfect mother-daughter pair, inseparable in every way. But behind closed doors, Julie endured a private hell at the hands of her partner - Maisie's dad.
In a courageous act of defiance, Julie left him in November 2009, determined to build a better life for herself and Maisie. But just days after Christmas, when Julie turned up at the former family home with her 4-year-old daughter for an access visit, a devastating tragedy unfolded.
What happened next claimed the lives of all three family members, leaving behind a story of love, loss, and unimaginable sorrow.
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I welcome Dean Wheeldon to the show in this interview episode.
Dean spent 8 years in the Royal Navy before leaving in 1986 and joining Derbyshire Constabulary, where he spent the next 25 years.
As Detective Chief Inspector, Dean worked on several high-profile cases, but perhaps the most notable was that of serial killer Andrew Dawson, who murdered three people between 1982 and 2010. Dean was the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) for that case.
Since retiring from the police in 2011, Dean has emigrated to the Canadian province of Nova Scotia where, despite initially only working a couple of days a week, he now earns a full-time living as a High Sheriff. He is responsible for the counties of Colchester, Cumberland and East Hants.
***This interview was recorded on March 12, 2024.
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The body of keen cyclist David Alderson was found by a dog walker on January 18, 2014, in the grounds of the old Wheal Maid mine in Cornwall, and given the spot's popularity with riders, his death was initially put down as a tragic accident.
It was only when witnesses started coming forward in the immediate aftermath of the 72-year-old's passing that the true nature of how he died came to the surface. David's death was no accident. It was cold-blooded murder.
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On September 17, 2016, 50-year-old Elizabeth Bowe was strangled to death in her own home.
The perpetrator was none other than her brother, whose outlandish testimony regarding what happened that night will shock you to your core.
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In the early hours of January 22, 2008, 41-year-old Bernard Evans was stabbed by the 21-year-old daughter of his partner.
Despite emergency services being swiftly summoned, Bernard was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after their arrival.
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In the early evening of December 12, 2014, 70-year-old self-made businessman David West was stabbed to death outside his home in the Greater London district of St James's.
The perpetrator was David's eldest son (also named David) who had lost control because of his father's behaviour over the previous three decades.
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On the morning of October 9, 2006, the fire service was called to a property at Barnagh Park in Donaghadee, where 77-year-old widow Matilda "Tilly" Campbell lived.
Tilly was pronounced dead at the scene, but none of her injuries appeared to be fire-related. She had been murdered by a burglar whose face was all too familiar.
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I welcome my friend and fellow podcaster Kacey to the show in this interview episode.
Kacey is the creator and host of the award-nominated podcast 'The Cult Vault', and since the show's launch in May 2020, she has put a great deal of work into bringing the acts of cults and high-control groups to the masses.
The podcast originally only featured deep-dive episodes into infamous cults such as The Peoples Temple, The Manson Family and The Unification Church, but Kacey quickly realised that the best way to learn about how people get sucked into these groups was through interviews.
The Cult Vault now includes long-form interview episodes with cult survivors and experts, aiming to keep the focus on the survivors' point of view.
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***This interview was recorded on July 12, 2024.
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In the early hours of January 1, 1999, 44-year-old Linda Anderson was subjected to a brutal assault in an Edinburgh tenement block which led to her subsequent death the following day.
Two trials followed, with the same perpetrator being found guilty of murder twice, despite his first conviction being quashed.
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On April 30, 1989, a 22-year-old man left his parent's home with his dad's double-barrelled shotgun and headed to a quiet part of Monkseaton in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear.
Over the next twenty minutes, he walked the streets opening fire on almost everyone he came across, killing 41-year-old Kenneth Mackintosh and injuring seventeen others in the process.
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I welcome Colin "The Real Manhunter" Sutton to the show in this interview episode.
Colin spent the last nine years of his three-decade-long police career as a Senior Investigating Officer for the Met Police’s Murder Squad. During that time, he and his team caught serial murderer Levi Bellfield and serial rapist Delroy Grant.
British TV drama 'Manhunt' was based on those two high-profile investigations, with Martin Clunes starring as Colin.
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***This interview was recorded on February 6, 2024.
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74-year-old Linda Maggs was in bed when her 70-year-old husband entered the room on the morning of February 6, 2021, holding a knife in his hand.
With an acrimonious divorce about to finalise, Linda was stabbed to death by her husband, who then proceeded to phone the police and confess to what he'd just done.
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I welcome podcaster Wendy Cee to the show in this interview episode.
In December 2007, Graham Birchwood orchestrated the murder of his wife, Sharon - Wendy's beloved aunt - by hiring a hitman named Paul Cryne.
In this episode, Wendy reflects on her cherished memories of Sharon, delves into the gripping details of the murder investigation, and discusses the profound impact it had on their family.
Wendy is one half of the award-winning true crime podcast 'Foul Play: Crime Series'. Her co-host, Shane, brings a towering American presence reminiscent of a friendly giant, with Wendy offering a beacon of English charm. Together, they form quite the dynamic duo.
They delved into Sharon Birchwood's murder across eight episodes for the show's fifteenth season.
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***This interview was recorded on February 5, 2024.
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74-year-old Anne James had just returned from a quick shopping trip and was making soup at her home when a familiar face turned up at her door.
Letting the man inside, Anne had no idea that within just a few minutes, her life would be taken away at his hands.
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35-year-old Claudia Lawrence last spoke to her mum on her mobile phone at around half 8 in the evening of March 18, 2009, shortly after phoning her dad.
The following morning, she didn't turn up for her shift at the University of York and failed to meet her friend at the Nags Head pub that evening as planned.
She has not been seen or heard from since.
If you have any information about this case, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org
Alternatively, to speak with someone from North Yorkshire Police, please call 101, quoting "Claudia Lawrence".
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23-year-old Megan Newborough was captured on her family's Ring Video Doorbell getting into her car at 7.32 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021.
Within an hour of that haunting footage, Megan was murdered by the very person she'd gone to meet.
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When Filipino native Arminda Ventura met a British man holidaying in her home country one summer, they immediately hit it off and soon got married.
After emigrating to the UK and moving into the man's North Wales bungalow, Arminda quickly realised that her new husband wasn't the kind man she believed him to be.
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I welcome investigative historian, author and journalist Tony McMahon to the show in this interview episode.
With a background as a print, TV and online reporter and producer, Tony approaches history from an investigative angle. He looks into the past to uncover the truth about seemingly unsolvable mysteries. His job is to distinguish fact from fiction - history from mystery.
Tony has been a BBC news producer, an award-shortlisted author, print journalist, historian, on-screen TV expert, documentary producer, and communications consultant to government clients on terrorism and other social harms.
He also regularly pops up on history and science documentaries broadcast on History, Discovery, Channel 5, Curiosity, ITV and other channels around the word.
'Jack the Ripper and Abraham Lincoln' is Tony's newest book. It reveals the incredible story of a man, Francis Tumblety, arrested over both the assassination of President Lincoln in 1865 and the Jack the Ripper killings in 1888.
Set to be published by Troubador Publishing on May 28, 2024, you can pre-order a copy here:
Jack the Ripper and Abraham Lincoln | Troubador Publishing
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***This interview was recorded on May 7, 2024.
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When 29-year-old librarian Susan Min bumped into her ex-boyfriend around a year after they split up, she invited him to her house for a catch-up.
She had no idea that doing so would lead to her death at the hands of her former lover.
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I welcome freelance writer and author Chris Wood to the show in this interview episode.
As a student of criminology and psychology, Chris writes about true crime and non-fiction. He also writes regularly for the UK True Crime Podcast and enjoys delving into and researching all areas of morbidity.
His interest in the genre was forged through avidly watching Crimewatch UK and masses of true crime documentaries when he was, by his own admission, too young to have been watching them.
'Death in the Theatre' is Chris' second book. It was published by Pen & Sword History on May 5, 2024, and is available to purchase here:
Death in the Theatre | Pen & Sword History
***This interview was recorded on February 2, 2024.
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When 33-year-old nurse Cheryl Moss popped outside for a smoke break during one of her shifts, she had no idea that a teenager with murderous intentions was lurking in the grounds outside the hospital.
What followed was a devastating and frenzied attack that resulted in Cheryl losing her life.
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When 30-year-old Lyndsey Vaux was rushed to hospital on the morning of May 22, 2016, she sadly died just an hour later.
As the investigation into her death unfolded, detectives soon realised that Lyndsey had been subjected to years of severe abuse by a mother and daughter duo who had previously done the same to another woman.
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When 73-year-old subpostmaster William Williams closed his Post Office store slash home one evening in November 1957, he anticipated no further visitors.
An unexpected knock on his door by someone he vaguely recognised soon led to a confrontation and struggle that ended with William's death.
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After 26-year-old Nicki Collingbourne evicted her half-sister, 52-year-old Yvonne Caylor, from her flat, the pair's already tumultuous relationship worsened. Just seven months later, Nicki was found dead in her home.
Caylor was swiftly taken into custody, but detectives were left baffled at the revelation of an apparent mystery man spotted in the vicinity by CCTV cameras wearing a high-vis jacket and glasses.
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I welcome domestic abuse consultant Lucy Wade to the show in this interview episode.
Specialising in post-separation abuse, Lucy works with various organisations to develop their knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse, the language and approach we should all be taking when talking about abuse, and how it impacts all of us directly or indirectly.
Lucy is the creator of ydom.co.uk (You Don’t Own Me), a website focusing on the difficult subject of domestic abuse. The website, along with Lucy's podcast 'DIP In and Out with Lucy', aims to help break down the stigmas so that we can all learn more about the complexities of domestic abuse.
DIP is an acronym for "Discussion, Inclusion, Progression". You can listen to the podcast here:
***This interview was recorded on January 30, 2024.
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After 65-year-old Attracta Harron attended morning Mass on December 11, 2003, as part of a 30-day Novena prayer sequence, she headed home on foot, in line with her fitness regime, but never arrived.
A sighting of her by a local farmer that morning was the last time she was seen alive, with her body finally being found four months later.
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When 18-year-old Barry Wallace attended his work's Christmas party in December 1999, he planned on letting his hair down after booking the full weekend off.
As the party drew to a close, Barry planned on heading to another party nearby but was confronted by someone who'd had a murder conviction overturned a decade earlier.
Barry would not be seen alive again.
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When 26-year-old Karena Bigg-Wither offered 19-year-old Ian Haywood a place to stay one evening at her parents' luxury 17th-century cottage when they were out of the country, she did so out of the kindness of her heart.
Confronting Haywood the following morning when she noticed him attempting to steal some of her parents' valuables, Karena had no idea that doing so would endanger her life.
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When multiple women and children were raped in and around London's railway network during the early 1980s, detectives initially believed one man was responsible.
They didn't realise that two men had committed the horrific acts and that their sadistic tendencies would soon turn to murder.
In this two-part series, I discuss what became the nation’s biggest manhunt since the Peter Sutcliffe inquiry.
This second and final part focuses on the perpetrators, John Duffy and David Mulcahy, who, since childhood, had been on a monstrous path of criminality.
**Please listen to Part 1 before listening to Part 2**
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I welcome back former Scotland Yard Homicide Detective Inspector Steve Keogh to the show in this interview episode.
In February 2024, TRUE CRIME announced the premiere of a new, expert-led true crime original series offering an insight into recent murder investigations from London, Sussex, Yorkshire and other locations across the UK.
The series, titled 'Secrets of a Murder Detective' and presented by Steve, invites viewers into the intriguing realm of crime solving. With 30 years of experience under his belt, Steve is opening up his contact books for the first time to reveal the secrets of what it really takes to be a murder detective on the frontline.
Each episode unfolds as a gripping narrative, with Steve setting the scene and tone of each murder case. The series takes viewers on an immersive journey through the crime and its investigation, from the beginning to the pivotal breakthrough leading to conviction.
The series premiered on TRUE CRIME on March 20, 2024. All episodes are available to stream on WATCH FREE UK after being broadcast.
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***This interview was recorded on March 11, 2024.
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When multiple women and children were raped in and around London's railway network during the early 1980s, detectives initially believed one man was responsible.
They didn't realise that two men had committed the horrific acts and that their sadistic tendencies would soon turn to murder.
In this two-part series, I discuss what became the nation’s biggest manhunt since the Peter Sutcliffe inquiry.
This first part focuses on the women assaulted, raped and murdered by the story’s perpetrators, with part 2 focusing on the perpetrators themselves.
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I welcome author Emma Flint to the show in this interview episode to discuss her second novel, 'Other Women'.
Emma grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne and has been writing fiction since she knew what stories were. She graduated from the University of St. Andrews with an MA in English Language and Literature, later completing a novel-writing course at the Faber Academy.
Since childhood, she has been drawn to true crime stories, developing an encyclopaedic knowledge of real-life murder cases. She is equally fascinated by notorious historical figures and by unorthodox women – past, present and fictional.
'Other Women' is a devastating story of fantasy, obsession and shame inspired by a murder that took place six years after the end of the Great War.
The paperback edition was released by Picador on March 7, 2024, and is available to purchase here:
Other Women by Emma Flint | Picador
You can contact Emma at emmaflint.com
***This interview was recorded on March 12, 2024.
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When professional cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson was found dead in her friend's home in Austin, Texas, on May 11, 2022, with multiple gunshot wounds, nobody could have anticipated that the hunt for her killer would end in the Republic of Costa Rica.
This off-season episode features Grace from REDRUM true crime telling me (and you) Mo's story.
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When young Jamie Lavis vanished from his family home, the community rallied in a search effort. Little did anyone, including the police, know that the man spearheading the search was, in fact, the perpetrator responsible for Jamie's fate.
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I welcome author Kim Donovan to the show in this interview episode.
Kim is a senior academic librarian at the University of Brighton. She has extensive experience conducting in-depth research using various information sources, libraries and archives.
'The Mysterious Mrs Hood' is the story of Mary Jane Bennett, Kim's great-great aunt, who was murdered in Great Yarmouth in September 1900.
Mary Jane's body was found on Great Yarmouth's South Beach with a bootlace tied tightly around her neck. Her story has been described as a real-life Sherlock Holmes mystery.
'The Mysterious Mrs Hood' was released by Seven Dials on February 22, 2024, and is available to purchase here:
The Mysterious Mrs Hood by Kim Donovan | Orion
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***This interview was recorded on February 20, 2024.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Michael Beckwith, a 44-year-old man killed in Harwich, Essex, in July 2016.
Michael was asked to meet up with 21-year-old Rebecca Ryan on July 31 to discuss their relationship, which had ended just a few days earlier.
Unbeknownst to Michael, it was nothing more than a ploy to lure him down a secluded lane, where he was met by 27-year-old Scott Swift and 17-year-old Joseph Smith and beaten with metal poles.
Michael miraculously survived the attack but sadly died in hospital two days later.
Ryan and Swift received life sentences for murder in April 2017, with Smith receiving a 12-year sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter for his role in the attack.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Mary McLaughlin, a 58-year-old woman killed in Partick, Glasgow, in September 1984.
Mary was last seen in the company of a stranger, a man, on September 26, 1984, after spending the evening in a pub with her friends.
Six days later, her body was found in her home on Laurel Street by Martin Cullen, one of her 11 children, and his then-partner. Somebody had strangled Mary with the cord of her dressing gown.
Thirty-five years would pass before Police Scotland arrested serial sex offender Graham McGill after advances in DNA technology placed him in Mary's flat at the time of her murder.
Judge Lord Burns handed McGill a life sentence with a minimum term of 14 years in May 2021, almost four decades after Mary's murder.
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I was recently asked to participate in the monthly True Crime Podcasters Roundtable, hosted by Adam from the UK True Crime podcast with Mike from Murder Mile and Paul, the True Crime Enthusiast.
Bethan from Seeing Red was also a guest at the event broadcast live on Crowdcast.
In case you missed it, this is the audio replay of that event.
***This discussion was recorded on February 18, 2024.
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I welcome back retired forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd to the show in this interview episode.
In December 2023, TRUE CRIME (formerly CBS Reality) announced that its original true crime series, 'The Truth About My Murder', would return to the screens in 2024 after the international success of its first season.
The new batch of episodes welcomes back Dr Shepherd, one of the world’s leading forensic scientists, as he tackles ten new complex murder cases (six from the UK and four from the USA), guiding the audience through each victim’s post-mortem to reveal the truth behind the crimes they were subjected to.
Using ground-breaking technology called an 'Anatomage Table' that uses digitally scanned sample bodies, Dr Shepherd investigates various murder cases where pathology played a leading role in solving them and bringing the killers to justice.
The series premiered on TRUE CRIME on January 9, 2024. All episodes are available to watch on WATCH FREE UK after being broadcast.
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***This interview was recorded on February 9, 2024.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Ermatati Rodgers, a 41-year-old woman killed in Gwersyllt, Wrexham, in April 2008.
Tati (as she was known) arrived in the UK from her native Indonesia in 1996 with her then-husband.
On January 4, 2008, she unexpectedly disappeared, with her best friend raising the alarm the next day after she failed to meet her for lunch as planned.
It took 14 months, but forensic teams finally found her remains in March 2009. A post-mortem quickly established that a third party had likely caused her death.
Within a week of her body being found, Polish national Lukasz Reszpondek confessed that it was he who'd buried Tati; however, he denied murdering her.
Mr Justice Lloyd Jones handed Reszpondek a life sentence with a minimum term of 18 years in November 2009 after he was found guilty of Tati's murder by way of a majority verdict.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Joshua Hall, a 17-year-old boy killed in Cam, Gloucestershire, in April 2021.
Joshua had agreed to meet fellow teenager, 15-year-old Harley Demmon, at Cam Sports Club to "sort out their differences".
Expecting nothing more than some harsh words to be exchanged, perhaps with the worst-case scenario being a fistfight, Joshua was stabbed and killed by Demmon within two minutes of his arrival.
Demmon was found guilty of Joshua's murder at Gloucester Crown Court in November 2021.
Mr Justice Chamberlain handed him a life sentence in February 2022 with a minimum term of 14 years.
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I welcome Dr Sohom Das to the show in this interview episode.
Dr Das is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist who treats and rehabilitates mentally disordered offenders.
He is also an experienced expert witness who regularly provides evidence to criminal trials about defendants who have a range of mental illnesses. He assesses individuals in courts, in prisons and in special secure psychiatric units that are reserved for the most dangerous and violent mentally ill patients.
Dr Das has been featured in the media on daytime TV shows, news shows, documentaries and newspapers.
In 2022, Dr Das released a memoir sharing stories from his fifteen years as a psychiatric doctor. 'In Two Minds' is available to purchase here:
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***This interview was recorded on January 22, 2024.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Juliet Callaghan, a 12-year-old girl killed in Swinton, Greater Manchester, in March 1966.
Juliet was attacked and killed by a 16-year-old boy called Gordon Wheeler while walking home from school one Friday afternoon.
It took just ten days for the police to catch the teenage killer who had stabbed Juliet over 50 times during the frenzied attack.
Wheeler was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility in July 1966. Mr Justice Cusack ordered him to be detained at Broadmoor Hospital indefinitely.
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I welcome Ryan Ogilvie to the show in this interview episode to discuss his new podcast series Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?
At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare from the New Marcliffe Hotel on Queens Road, Aberdeen. A short time later, he was found dead by the roadside. He was the victim of a brutal and cruel murder.
On the fortieth anniversary of the murder, Ryan released the first episode of his five-part series focusing on the case. In those five episodes, Ryan speaks to George's family, friends, and criminal psychology experts.
He also speaks to the Senior Investigating Officer and the forensic scientists at the centre of the investigation as he asks, “Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?”
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***This interview was recorded on December 5, 2023.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Claire Morris, a 32-year-old woman killed near Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, in May 1994.
Claire was killed by her husband, Malcolm Webster, just eight months after they tied the knot. She was unknowingly drugged throughout their marriage, and, at first, it was thought that Claire's death was a tragic car accident.
Webster wasn't brought to justice until 2011 when he was handed a life sentence with a 30-year minimum, but killing Claire wasn't the only thing he was guilty of.
This extremely convoluted story also includes Webster's attempted murder of his second wife, Felicity Drumm, in New Zealand, his fraudulent acquisition of insurance money in the aftermath of Claire's death and another fraudulent scheme involving a third woman, Simone Banarjee.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Paul Norfolk, a 77-year-old man killed in Haverhill, Suffolk, in December 2011.
Paul lived in his semi-detached home with his wife, Esme, and her carer, 49-year-old Thailand native Bunthawee Rimmer, until Esme was moved to a residential home when her health drastically deteriorated after suffering a stroke.
Rimmer claimed she then began a sexual relationship with Paul, which ultimately led to him signing over his house and entire estate, worth around £340,000, to her in late 2011.
In the early hours of December 30, Rimmer murdered Paul by striking him in the head twelve times with a claw hammer. She then attempted to end her own life but was arrested and taken to a hospital in Cambridge to be treated for her injuries.
A jury at Ipswich Crown Court found her guilty of murder by way of a majority verdict in July 2012, and she was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 11 years.
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I welcome Adam Lloyd to the show in this interview episode.
Adam is the creator and host of UK True Crime, one of the UK's most successful independent true crime podcasts.
With a new episode every week since 2016, UK True Crime is where you can discover lesser-known UK cases, new perspectives and insight into stories you may or may not be aware of.
In 2021, Adam and co-author Chris Clark released a book about the unsolved crimes of Scottish serial killer Angus Sinclair. 'Gone Fishing' was released on June 28, 2021, and is available to purchase here:
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***This interview was recorded on December 11, 2023.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Rachael Lean, an 18-year-old killed near Buxton, Norfolk, in September 1995.
Rachael's sudden disappearance on September 5, after missing a dinner appointment with her mum, prompted a five-day search. Last seen that afternoon chatting with Maria Hnatiuk outside the Naafi shop at RAF Coltishall, where her father worked, Rachael's body was eventually discovered on September 10, not far from the RAF station.
Following Hnatiuk's arrest and questioning, she confessed to the crime, attributing it to diminished responsibility and placing the blame on her controlling boyfriend, Ian Wells. On November 28, 1996, Hnatiuk received a life sentence after being unanimously found guilty of murder by the jury at Norwich Crown Court.
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As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 27 interviews I've conducted this year.
This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #21 to #33, and part 2 features clips from interviews #34 to #47.
Link to Part 2: britishmurders.com/bestof2023part2
Timestamps (Part 1):
[00:00] Introduction
[02:53] Guest: Ray Fysh (Interview #21 - Jan 2, 2023)
Topic: "Adam" - the boy whose torso was found in the Thames
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/rayfysh
[14:31] Guest: Jeremy Craddock (Interview #22 - Jan 16, 2023)
Topic: Researching and writing 'The Jigsaw Murders'
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/jeremycraddock
[17:29] Guest: Sam Rennie (Interview #23 - Jan 30, 2023)
Topic: The different sides of anthropology and the oldest set of remains he's come across
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/samrennie
[22:45] Guest: Oliver Laurence (Interview #24 - Feb 13, 2023)
Topic: Crashing a car and the challenges of working in remote areas of Australia
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/oliverlaurence
[27:21] Guest: Matt Calveley (Interview #25 - Feb 27, 2023)
Topic: Being bitten by an escaped monkey called "Clive"
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/mattcalveley
[31:17] Guest: Danni Brooke (Interview #26 - Mar 13, 2023)
Topic: The scariest undercover operation she's ever been on
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/dannibrooke
[34:22] Guest: Louise Shorter (Interview #27 - Mar 20, 2023)
Topic: Her opinion on case prosecution teams
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/louiseshorter
[38:39] Guest: David McKelvey (Interview #28 - Apr 10, 2023)
Topic: How the arrest of Darren Nicholls (The Essex Murders) came about
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/davidmckelvey
[44:44] Guest: Dr Robert Green OBE, JP (Interview #29 - Apr 24, 2023)
Topic: Being unable to help further the development of a case
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/robertgreen
[51:13] Guest: Sally-Anne Martyn (Interview #30 - May 1, 2023)
Topic: Realising she wanted to become a writer
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sallyannemartyn
[55:50] Guest: Donal MacIntyre (Interview #31 - May 22, 2023)
Topic: Being kidnapped in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/donalmacintyre
[01:00:47] Guests: Matt Johnson and John Murray (Interview #32 - Jun 26, 2023)
Topic: The harrowing image of Yvonne Fletcher after she was fatally wounded by a shot fired from the Libyan embassy
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/noordinaryday
[01:06:48] Guest: John Williams (Interview #33 - Jul 3, 2023)
Topic: "The Cardiff Three" murder of Lynette White and being sued for libel
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/johnwilliams
[01:13:00] Outro
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As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 27 interviews I've conducted this year.
This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #21 to #33, and part 2 features clips from interviews #34 to #47.
Link to Part 1: britishmurders.com/bestof2023part1
Timestamps (Part 2):
[00:00] Introduction
[01:24] Guest: Nicola Stow (Interview #34 - Jul 9, 2023)
Topic: Peter Tobin and her experience of writing letters to imprisoned murderers
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/nicolastow
[05:33] Guests: Bethan Trueman and Chris Clark (Interview #35 - Jul 23, 2023)
Topic: Conversations with DS Stephen Fulcher
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/bethanandchris
[11:11] Guest: Neil Woods (Interview #36 - Jul 30, 2023)
Topic: Reliving traumatic events and spotting triggers
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/neilwoods
[15:19] Guest: Martin Brunt (Interview #37 - Aug 6, 2023)
Topic: Making mistakes live on air
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/martinbrunt
[17:45] Guest: Robin Jarossi (Interview #38 - Aug 20, 2023)
Topic: Corrupt police officers
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/tedhastings
[20:41] Guest: Dr Keri Nixon (Interview #39 - Sep 10, 2023)
Topic: How a domestic abuse assessment is conducted
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/drkerinixon
[26:10] Guest: Steven Keogh (Interview #40 - Sep 17, 2023)
Topic: The true crime suspect paradox
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/jacktheripper
[31:33] Guest: Dr Honor Doro Townshend (Interview #41 - Sep 24, 2023)
Topic: The importance of ethics in true crime
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/honordorotownshend
[39:35] Guest: Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE (Interview #42 - Oct 1, 2023)
Topic: Capital punishment and rehabilitation
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/vanessafrakeharris
[46:33] Guest: Rhys Edwards (Interview #43 - Oct 8, 2023)
Topic: The documentary-making process of 'The Rev'
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/rhysedwards
[49:02] Guest: Paul MacNamara (Interview #44 - Oct 22, 2023)
Topic: Political position on the prison system and Duty of C.A.R.E.
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/paulmacnamara
[51:52] Guest: April Taylor (Interview #45 - Nov 20, 2023)
Topic: The 'Luke Ballard' series of novels
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/apriltaylor
[56:41] Guests: Dan Korn and Diana Carter (Interview #46 - Dec 11, 2023)
Topic: Working with production companies
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/copsgonebad
[01:00:18] Guest: Nicky Perfect (Interview #47 - Dec 18, 2023)
Topic: What happens during a hostage and crisis negotiation
Full Episode: britishmurders.com/nickyperfect
[01:05:59] Outro
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In this two-part end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, who were murdered in Narborough and Enderby, Leicestershire, in 1983 and 1986.
Last week, in part 1, I explored the lives of Lynda and Dawn while delving into their respective murders.
I also discussed the first three years of what would eventually be a four-year hunt for justice, culminating with the wrongful arrest of an innocent man.
In this second and final part, I start by discussing a revolutionary discovery that changed history and led to the actual perpetrator's arrest and conviction whilst also providing some background information about the person responsible for murdering Lynda and Dawn.
***Please listen to part 1 first, as it provides the story with some much-needed context.
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I welcome Nicky Perfect to the show in this interview episode to discuss her incredible career as a hostage and crisis negotiator.
Nicky is an internationally renowned expert trainer, specialising in communication, negotiation and influencing skills. She has taught professionals worldwide how to maximise their ability to improve relationships through communication.
After spending 20 years in the Metropolitan Police, she became a hostage and crisis negotiator after completing an incredibly intensive two-week course in December 2008.
In 2012, Nicky joined an elite team focusing on hostage and crisis negotiations, collaborating with the government, and in 2013 became the Director of UK Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Training.
Retiring from the police in 2018, Nicky has transformed a local garage into a community hub with a coffee shop, gym, and communication/negotiation coaching. For her meritorious service to the community during Covid, Nicky received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2022.
Earlier this year, Nicky released a memoir about her time as a hostage and crisis negotiator in the Metropolitan Police. 'Crisis' was released on August 31, 2023, and is available to purchase here:
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***This interview was recorded on December 5, 2023.
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In this two-part end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, who were murdered in Narborough and Enderby, Leicestershire, in 1983 and 1986.
In this first part, I explore the lives of Lynda and Dawn while delving into their respective murders.
I also discuss the first three years of what would eventually be a four-year hunt for justice, culminating with the wrongful arrest of an innocent man.
Next week, in part 2, I'll start by discussing a revolutionary discovery that changed history and led to the actual perpetrator's arrest and conviction whilst also providing some background information about the person responsible for murdering Lynda and Dawn.
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I welcome Dan Korn and Diana Carter to the show in this interview episode to discuss the brand-new series, 'Cops Gone Bad.'
It follows on from the success of 'Cops Who Kill', Crime + Investigation’s third highest-rated premiere since 2019, and will include seven new cases.
Host Will Mellor is back with his team of returning experts, including retired Detective Chief Inspector Howard Groves and forensic psychologist Serena Simmons, to expose not only cops who have killed but also fraudsters, swindlers, sexual predators and drug dealers.
Produced by ITN Productions, 'Cops Gone Bad' was commissioned and executive produced by my guests Dan Korn, the VP of Programming at A+E Networks UK, and Diana Carter, the Commissioning Editor and Head of Talent at A+E Networks UK.
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***This interview was recorded on October 23, 2023.
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In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season collaboration episode that delves into a mysterious and highly debated case from the Republic of Panama, Central America.
Mark and Bethan join me from the excellent Seeing Red true crime podcast, with Mark telling us the story of Dutch students Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, who disappeared on April 1, 2014, whilst hiking the El Pianista Trail in the country's mountain town of Boquete.
Two months later, the remains of whom most people accept belonged to the two women were found, including a pelvic bone and a foot still inside a boot. Lisanne's appeared to have decomposed naturally, but strangely, Kris' bones were stark white, as if they had been bleached.
Their causes of death have never been determined. A backpack recovered by a local contained a camera with 90 photos taken on April 8 between 1 am and 4 am. Most of the images are of near-complete darkness. However, some slightly clearer ones, including one showing the back of what's believed to be Kris's head, have led to debates over who took them and what happened to the two women.
I recently appeared on an episode of Seeing Red when I told Mark and Bethan the tragic story of the murder of Orianna Crilly-Cifrova. You can listen to it here:
S10 Ep10: The Murder of 13-month-old Orianna Crilly-Cifrova
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In this episode, I tell the story of Georgia Williams, a 17-year-old girl killed in Wellington, Shropshire, on May 26, 2013.
Georgia left her parents' home that Sunday evening shortly before 8 pm to take part in what she thought was a photoshoot with 22-year-old Jamie Reynolds, someone she knew through her older sister, Scarlett.
After failing to return home, Georgia's parents, Steve and Lynnette, raised the alarm two days later after realising she was not with her friends, which led to a nationwide hunt for their youngest daughter. Her body was discovered on May 31, some 50 miles away from her home in woodland near the Nant-y-Garth pass in Denbighshire, North East Wales.
Reynolds, who was known to the police and mental health agencies, had lured Georgia to his parents' home and killed her during a faux photo shoot. He was later assessed by a psychiatrist who said he would potentially have gone on to become a serial killer had he not been caught.
He pleaded guilty to murdering Georgia on the first day of his trial at Stafford Crown Court, with Judge Mr Justice Wilkie subsequently handing him a whole life order.
On May 25, 2023, Mardle Books released 'Our Georgia: The devastating murder of my daughter by a killer who should have been stopped.' The book was written by Georgia's mum, Lynnette, with journalist Robin Eveleigh and the help and support of Steve and Scarlett. You can purchase a copy here:
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In this episode, I tell the story of Catherine Kelly, a 71-year-old woman killed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on February 11, 2017.
Catherine had spent that Saturday evening attending a 21st birthday party with her 41-year-old son William Kelly and his partner Eleanor Banks. Within minutes of the three arriving back home, a fire broke out, which resulted in Catherine's death.
It was soon revealed that Kelly had deliberately set the fire with the intention of killing his mum after first beating her up.
A jury at Glasgow High Court found Kelly guilty of murder in November 2017. Judge Lady Stacey handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 23 years.
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I welcome April Taylor to the show in this interview episode to discuss her new book, 'Crime and Punishment in Tudor England: From Alchemists to Zealots.'
The book tells the story of the law's enactment and its penalties from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. It's arranged in alphabetical order of crimes and recounts tales of blackmail, infanticide, kidnapping, heresy, and sumptuary laws.
Researched meticulously and told with occasional low-key humour, the book tells stories such as that of John Daniell and how he tried to blackmail the Earl of Essex; the Stafford insurrection of 1486, the first serious opposition to the new king; the activities of conman extraordinaire, Gregory Wisdom, and many more. The book also includes Tavern Talk (snippets of quirky information).
April was born in the historic county of Lincolnshire and caught the history bug from a young age. She has always been fascinated by the physical manifestation of past events, particularly the Tudor period. That interest deepened when she discovered one of the most important events of Henry VIII's reign, the Lincolnshire Rebellion that led to the Pilgrimage of Grace in 1536, which started eight miles from where April was born.
'Crime and Punishment in Tudor England: From Alchemists to Zealots' was released on September 20, 2023, and is available to purchase here:
Crime and Punishment in Tudor England | Pen and Sword History
***This interview was recorded on October 24, 2023.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Louise Sellars, a 15-year-old girl killed in Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, on August 13, 1995.
That Sunday evening, Louise left her home to meet her friend Kelly Morrisey and spent a few hours with her before the two parted ways. The last time Louise was seen was at around 9:30 pm.
Her parents called the police after Louise failed to return home without letting them know where she was. A massive search was conducted in the hopes of finding her alive, but sadly, her body was found the following morning by a dog walker.
It would take five years before Louise's killer was brought to justice, thanks to advances in DNA technology. Ultimately, it was a discarded cigarette butt that led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of Darren Ashurst, who was 21 years old when he killed Louise.
A jury at Manchester Crown Court found Ashurst guilty of murder on November 1, 2000, with Mrs Justice Rafferty handing him a life sentence. He served 20 years in total and was released from prison in 2020.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Teddy Tilston, a 2-year-old boy killed in Birkenhead, Merseyside, on March 1, 2017.
Teddy was being cared for by 28-year-old Craig Smith, his mum's partner, when the emergency services were called that afternoon. Smith claimed Teddy had drowned in the bath after being left for just 30 seconds, but the paramedics attending the scene noticed that he was bone dry.
Teddy's twin sister, Cassidy, was already at Arrowe Park Hospital after Smith informed their mum, Ashleigh Willett, that she'd knocked herself unconscious after running into a table. When examined, it was revealed Cassidy had several other injuries, including a broken wrist she may have received up to six months earlier.
A jury at Liverpool Crown Court found Smith guilty of murder in November 2017, and he was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 17 years. Willett was found guilty of failing to seek medical assistance for her twin children and received a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Kenneth Syme, a 48-year-old man killed in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on January 1, 1995.
Kenneth attended a Hogmanay party at a tenement in Faifley, close to his home, and was later thrown out of a third-floor window by Kenneth McGuire over an alleged debt he was owed.
Somehow, Kenneth Syme survived that fall and was brought back up to the flat, where he was promptly thrown out of the same window once more by McGuire, killing him.
Three men were initially charged with murder, but one of the accused turned on the others and became a key witness for the prosecution.
McGuire received a life sentence in April 1995 with a minimum term of 15 years for Kenneth's murder, with Michael Fay receiving a nine-year sentence for attempted murder.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Fred Barras, a 16-year-old boy killed in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, on August 20, 1999.
Fred and his friend, 29-year-old Brendon Fearon, were burgling the isolated farmhouse Bleak House when its owner, 54-year-old farmer Tony Martin, caught them in the act and unloaded his shotgun at them. Both men were hit, but only Fred died due to his injuries.
Tony was handed a life sentence in April 2000 after being found guilty of murder. His conviction was later reduced to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility in October 2001 after a successful appeal.
Receiving a retrospective five-year prison sentence, Tony served just over three and was released in August 2003.
Almost a quarter of a century after the shooting at Bleak House, this case remains one of the most divisive in British history.
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I welcome Paul MacNamara to the show in this interview episode to discuss his debut book, 'The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher.'
Paul was born in Sydney and has worked as an educator in several correctional centres in Australia. He has also worked as a teacher in the juvenile justice system.
He never held a political position on the prison system and knew very little of the workings of a jail. Through 'The Criminal Class', Paul has created a thought-provoking tale based on his surreal and eye-opening experience that is - all at once - tragic, amusing and entertaining.
The film and television rights to Paul's book have been acquired by Bondi Beach Productions, a multi-award-winning Film and TV production company with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles and New York.
'The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher' was released on July 4, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
AUS: The Criminal Class | Big Sky Publishing
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***This interview was recorded on September 26, 2023.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Joanne Nelson, a 22-year-old woman murdered in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, in February 2005.
Joanne and her fiancée, Paul Dyson, lived together in Hotham Road North, Hull, but Dyson had a dark secret that Joanne was oblivious to.
Not only did Dyson have previous criminal convictions, including the assault of his ex-wife on their wedding night, but he also idolised his dad, Peter Dyson, who had a murder conviction against his name.
On or around Valentine's Day in 2005, Dyson strangled Joanne to death with his bare hands after arguing about household chores. He then drove 45 miles north to the village of Brandsby, where he dumped her body.
Reporting Joanne as missing and even taking part in a TV appeal, which included a display of "crocodile tears", Dyson was eventually caught and pleaded guilty to her murder on the first day of his trial in November 2005.
Judge Tom Cracknell handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years, and in early 2022, Dyson was released from prison as a free man.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Nicole Lewis, a 24-year-old mother-of-two murdered in Tuebrook, Merseyside, on March 5, 2002.
Nicole and her fiancée, Mark Wilkinson, separated in February 2002 after a domestic incident the previous month. Mark had violently shaken Nicole so roughly after an argument that she had marks around her neck.
A month after moving out, Nicole was invited to the couple's home after Wilkinson said he had arranged for a relationship counsellor to visit and talk to them about their problems. That was nothing more than a ruse.
After heading upstairs with Wilkinson, Nicole was strangled to death and placed inside a wardrobe in the front bedroom.
Wilkinson was found guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, in September 2002 and received a four-year jail sentence, of which he served just 33 months.
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I welcome Welsh filmmaker Rhys Edwards to the show in this interview episode to discuss his documentary, 'The Rev.'
As a cameraman, Rhys has won many awards and filmed hundreds of factual and entertainment programmes, building a stellar reputation as a documentary filmmaker.
'The Rev' is a true crime horror documentary that explores the life and inner turmoil of Reverend Emyr Owen, a notorious North Wales vicar who cut off the private parts of three male parishioners left in his charge before burial.
Its Welsh version, titled 'Y Parchedig Emyr Ddrwg', won the award for Best Single Documentary at the 2022 BAFTA Cymru Awards.
'The Rev' (a feature-length English language version of the documentary) premieres exclusively on the Icon Film Channel on October 9, 2023, followed by all major UK digital platforms from January 8, 2024.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Gillian Atkins, a 14-year-old girl murdered in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, on April 14, 1983.
Gillian popped out to buy a packet of crisps that evening and was last seen standing alone on a bridge in the middle of the village between roughly 8:30 pm and 9:00 pm.
She never came home, leading to a frantic search by her family and dozens of police officers, which sadly ended the following day when her body was discovered in a neighbour's back garden.
Robert France was the person responsible for sexually assaulting and killing Gillian. He was arrested on suspicion of murder two weeks after her body was discovered.
France received a life sentence in November 1983 and served 27 years before being released in April 2010.
He was subsequently sent back to jail for five years in March 2011 after burgling a house in Peterborough in October 2010, just six months after being released.
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I welcome Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE to the show in this interview episode to discuss her book, 'The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Prisons.'
Having worked for 16 years in a high-security women's prison dealing with the likes of Rosemary West and Myra Hindley, Vanessa Frake-Harris thought she'd seen it all. That was until she was transferred to the notorious Wormwood Scrubs.
Thrust into a 'man's world', her no-nonsense approach and fearless attitude saw her swiftly rise through the ranks. From dealing with celebrity criminals and busting drug rings to recruiting informers and being subject to violent attacks, her hard-hitting but often humorous memoir reveals all about life behind bars in unflinching detail.
Vanessa was awarded an MBE for her work for the prison service in 2012. She retired early from the prison service, after 26 years, while the Government funding was still in place and things were going well in her job as she wanted to go out on a high.
More recently, in a complete career change, she baked cakes at Angela Reed's Cafe in Saffron Walden and volunteers at Wood Green Animal Sanctuary.
Vanessa's book was released on April 15, 2021, and is available to purchase here:
The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Prisons | HarperCollins Publishers UK
***This interview was recorded on July 12, 2023.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Kelly Hyde, a 24-year-old woman murdered in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, on September 27, 2007.
Kelly dropped her car off at a local garage that morning as its MOT test was booked. As she walked home with her dog Scrappy, she was followed by a 16-year-old boy as she walked on a bridle path.
Adrian Jones did not know Kelly, and to date, no motive has been established for what he did, but that morning, he beat Kelly to death using a piece of gym equipment.
He was arrested just days after Kelly's body was discovered on September 30 in a stream near a disused colliery.
Seeing as a minimum of 12 years imprisonment was where the Judge had to begin, Mr Justice Davis handed Jones an 11-year and 79-day sentence, given that Jones had already spent 286 days in custody. Jones attempted to appeal his murder conviction, but the Court of Appeal rejected it in October 2009.
After Jones died of natural causes on February 18, 2018, his appeal continued, with his family pursuing the case and referring it to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), who referred it to the Court of Appeal.
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I welcome Dr Honor Doro Townshend to the show in this interview episode to discuss all things true crime and criminology.
Dr Townshend (BA (Hons), MSc, PhD) is a presenter, researcher and lecturer whose recent research projects have looked into illicit substance use, gender identities and crime, the dark web, and deviant subcultures.
She has a background in studying all elements of criminology, from theory to criminal justice, and has multiple papers and book chapters published across various topic areas.
She has also been a presenter and expert criminologist for programmes across Channel 4, Channel 5, Discovery, Crime + Investigation, Vice World News and Amazon Prime.
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***This interview was recorded on June 30, 2023.
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In this end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Terri Harris, John and Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent, who were murdered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, on September 18, 2021.
Terri and her two children, John and Lacey, lived in a property at Chandos Crescent, Killamarsh, with Damien Bendall, a man whom Terri had met on an online dating app after separating from Jason Bennett, John and Lacey's dad.
Many mistakes and missed opportunities were made regarding Bendall's risk status to those he knew and children by the probation service. Hence, I've posed the question in this episode's title as to whether this was an avoidable tragedy.
On September 18, Connie stayed at the Killamarsh house to spend time with her best friend, Lacey. Between the late hours of that evening and the early hours of the following day, all four were killed by Bendall, whose arrest later that day was caught on police bodycam footage.
Bendall received a whole life order in December 2022 after pleading guilty to four counts of murder and one count of rape of a child under 13.
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I welcome former Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Steven Keogh back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his second book, 'Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation.'
In it, Steve applies modern-day investigative approaches to the 19th-century investigation through meticulous contemporary research, witness statements and reporting. He provides a fresh, new assessment of the unsolved Whitechapel murders from a modern-day policing perspective.
Steve revisits the crimes committed, why the lives of innocent people were taken, and attempts to discover just who was 'Jack the Ripper.'
With ground-breaking insight from one of the UK's leading criminal profilers, Pippa Gregory, the book takes the reader on a gruesome and incredible journey of discovery into one of the most infamous crimes in British history.
The book was released on July 20, 2023, and is available to purchase here:
Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation | John Blake | Amazon.co.uk
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In this off-season episode, I bring you the story of the murders of Amy Minton, Arthur Minton, Richard Moran and Sarah Moran in a case commonly referred to as the Pottery Cottage murders.
As told by my guest Sally-Anne Martyn, this case has fallen somewhat under the radar, given it took place slap-bang in the middle of the Yorkshire Ripper's killing spree.
Escaped convict William Hughes held five members of the Minton/Moran family hostage for over 50+ hours, killing all but Gill Moran.
Hughes attempted to escape once the police were informed, but a shootout followed, leaving him dead at the hands of Derbyshire Constabulary. He was the first person to be shot dead by that particular force.
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I welcome Dr Keri Nixon to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a consultant forensic psychologist.
Dr Nixon is chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered as a forensic psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and an associate fellow of the BPS. She has almost 20 years of experience in psychological services, policing and treatment.
Following her extensive work in policing, academia and prisons, Dr Nixon moved to a private hospital as a consultant forensic psychologist and senior manager, where she was quickly promoted to clinical lead of the Male Mental Illness and Personality Disorder Service.
She quickly gained a reputation for her ability to engage with and treat complex, challenging and often dangerous patients.
Dr Nixon is now passionate about applying all her experience in risk assessment, treatment, policing, training and engagement to her consultancy work. She is the sole director of Nixon Consultants Ltd.
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***This interview was recorded on June 28, 2023.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Avril Dunn, a 26-year-old woman murdered in Luton, Bedfordshire, on September 14, 1985.
Avril went to The Heron, a local pub, that Saturday evening and was seen playing darts with some of the other regulars.
Leaving at around 10.30 pm, Avril is thought to have been seen in the company of a tall, fair-haired man who drove away from the pub in a light-coloured Opel Manta.
Her body was found at 7:30 am the following day. Still, her killer wouldn't be caught until thirteen years later when advances in DNA technology allowed scientists to match samples recovered from Avril's clothes to one of their key suspects at the time of her murder.
Duncan Jackson, a father of four, was found guilty of Avril's murder in January 2000 and received a life sentence with a minimum term of 15 years.
Chillingly, Duncan took part in reenacting Avril's case in the March 1986 episode of Crimewatch UK.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Barbara Waterhouse, a 5-year-old girl murdered in Horsforth, Leeds, on June 6, 1891.
Whilst out playing with her friends, Barbara suddenly disappeared after last being seen perusing some advertisements through a shop window.
Her body was discovered wrapped in a shawl four days later on Alexander Street in Leeds city centre, a stone's throw away from the Town Hall.
The person responsible for her murder was soon revealed to be 32-year-old weaver Walter Lewis Turner.
He was sentenced to death and hanged at Armley Gaol by James Billington on August 18, 1891.
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In this episode, I tell the story of George Russell, a 35-year-old Police Constable murdered in Oxenholme, Cumbria, on February 10, 1965.
George and several other Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary officers attempted to hunt down an armed car thief and tracked him down to the waiting room at Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station.
The gunman shot his revolver at George, killing him, as well as Inspector Alfred Harrison and PC Alexander Archibald, both of whom sustained injuries but were not killed.
A few hours later, the gunman was finally apprehended by PC Geoffrey Harrington and PC Derek Thompson.
Later revealed to be a labourer called John Middleton, the gunman had attempted to take his own life with the revolver but failed. The bullet was later removed from his head, leaving him with permanent brain damage.
Middleton was deemed unfit to stand trial in June 1965 and was ordered by Mr Justice Brabin to be admitted to a secure hospital at the discretion of the Home Secretary.
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I welcome journalist and writer Robin Jarossi back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his book 'The Real Ted Hastings: The True Story of the Copper at the Heart of Line of Duty'.
'Line of Duty' holds its status as today's defining TV crime drama. The conspiracy theme of the series chimes at a time when public institutions and representatives are distrusted.
Ted Hastings, the show's head of anti-corruption, has emerged as the beating heart of the series. Robin's book reveals how the compelling drama reflects real crimes, events and figures, most notably that of Robert Mark and his battle against Met corruption.
During his four years and eleven months as commissioner, Mark saw 478 men leave the force following or in anticipation of criminal/disciplinary proceedings. Departures in the previous decade had averaged about 16 a year.
Mark's extraordinary career established the need for a dedicated team to investigate corruption that lives on today.
Robin's book was released on May 11, 2023, and is available to purchase here:
The Real Ted Hastings | Mardle Books
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***This interview was recorded on May 18, 2023.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Ricky Wyatt, a 34-year-old father-of-one who was murdered in Laindon, Essex, on September 1, 2006.
Ricky was confronted by 32-year-old Kathryn Taylor and 29-year-old Matthew Boulton in a car park on Little Lullaway before being stabbed by the former.
The encounter was rumoured to have occurred over a £5 drug debt, but Judge Clegg dismissed that claim at Basildon Crown Court.
Regardless, the jury found Taylor guilty of Ricky's murder, and she was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years.
Boulton was found guilty of assisting an offender and handed a two-and-a-half-year sentence.
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In this episode, I discuss the story of Alan Livesey, a 14-year-old schoolboy and Army Cadet who was murdered in bizarre circumstances in 1979.
On February 22, Alan was left home alone when his dad, Bob, left for his night shift, and his mum, Margaret, headed to the pub with her friend and secret lover.
A few hours later, Alan was brutally murdered in his home, and his body was only discovered after Margaret sent her friend Eileen's son, Leslie, to her house to check on him.
Margaret claimed to have headed straight for Eileen's house after returning from the pub, but she is suspected of having killed her son first and signed a confession stating as much before she quickly withdrew it.
Add to that several witness testimonies indicating there was another male in the house with Alan whilst his mum was at the pub, which takes the complexity of this mystery to another level.
Still, Margaret was found guilty of murdering Alan and handed a life sentence on July 26. She served ten years (incorrectly stated as being thirteen in the episode) before being released in 1989 and subsequently passed away in February 2001 after succumbing to throat cancer.
The case aired on an episode of Rough Justice in October 1983, and many, including Margaret's other son, Derek, believe she is innocent. Sadly, it looks like the truth will now never be known.
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I welcome Martin Brunt to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a crime correspondent.
Since joining Sky News for its launch in 1989, Martin has delivered a series of exclusive reports while covering the Cromwell Street killings, the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, the trial of terrorist Carlos the Jackal, the London 7/7 bombings, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and the Hatton Garden diamond heist.
Before Sky News launched, he was chief reporter at the Sunday Mirror and worked for local newspapers in Kent.
Martin is known for his unparalleled connections and specialist knowledge that allow him to see beyond a specific crime and view the context in which it has been committed.
A police press officer once told a rival reporter: "Ask Martin Brunt. He knows everything before we do."
Martin's first book, 'No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter', was released on April 25, 2023, and is available to purchase here:
No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason | Biteback Publishing
***This interview was recorded on June 5, 2023.
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In this episode, I discuss the tragic story of Janet Commins, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was sexually assaulted and killed in 1976.
Janet had planned to meet her friends at the local swimming baths on January 7, but her mum, Eileen, did not permit her to go as she looked pale and unwell. Sneaking out and leaving a note behind, Janet was never seen alive by her parents again.
This case features a massive miscarriage of justice, with the first murder trial occurring in June 1976. 18-year-old Noel Jones was accused of murdering Janet and, bizarrely, admitted manslaughter even though he was innocent and was handed a 12-year prison sentence, serving six.
Forty years later, 57-year-old Stephen Hough was arrested on an unrelated matter and had his DNA taken. It matched DNA found on samples taken from Janet's body.
Like Noel, Hough was found guilty of manslaughter in July 2017 and handed a 12-year sentence.
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I welcome Neil Woods to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative.
Neil worked undercover between 1993 and 2007, befriending and gaining the trust of some of Britain's most violent and unpredictable criminals. He's now an active member of the international drug policy reform movement.
With the insight that can only come from having fought on its front lines, Neil saw the true futility of the War on Drugs - that it demonises those who need help and empowers the worst elements in society.
Neil is a board member of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) in the USA and the U.K. (LEAP UK).
LEAP is a growing international organisation that advocates an evidence-based drug policy and related criminal justice reforms. The group is made up entirely of serving and former police and other law enforcement.
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***This interview was recorded on May 24, 2023.
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In this episode, I discuss the story of Jane Longhurst, a 31-year-old music teacher murdered by her best friend's partner.
This chilling story of obsession, murder and justice began on March 14, 2003, when Graham Coutts killed Jane in his Hove flat.
Coutts had been obsessed with physically harming women during sex since the age of 15 and fantasised about murdering someone in such a manner.
He was initially handed a life sentence in February 2004 at Lewes Crown Court, but his charge was later quashed.
A re-trial in 2007 ended with the same outcome, with Coutts being handed a life sentence at the Old Bailey that July with a minimum term of 26 years.
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I welcome Bethan Trueman and Chris Clark to the show in this interview episode to discuss their book 'The New Millennium Serial Killer: Examining the Crimes of Christopher Halliwell'.
In the book, former police intelligence officer Chris and Bethan (one half of the true crime podcast 'Seeing Red' with co-host Mark) use their in-depth research to present a comprehensive study into convicted killer Christopher Halliwell.
They discuss the crimes for which he was convicted and present them alongside the unsolved cases of missing and murdered women who fit with his victim type (and who went missing in the areas where he was familiar) from the 1980s to the time of his arrest in 2011.
With a foreword by former Detective Superintendent Stephen Fulcher, 'The New Millennium Serial Killer' presents a fascinating account of this cruel killer and tells the heartbreaking stories of over twenty women whose cases remain unsolved today, seeking to find justice for their loved ones who are still waiting for answers.
You can purchase a copy of 'The New Millennium Serial Killer' here:
The New Millennium Serial Killer | Pen and Sword Books
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***This interview was recorded on March 29, 2023.
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In this episode, I embark on a haunting journey into the tragic murder of Bella Nicandro, a 76-year-old woman whose life was brutally cut short in her shared apartment building in Notting Hill, London.
Aaron Cook, Bella's 23-year-old neighbour, was responsible, and it was concluded that he was in the midst of a psychotic episode when he stabbed her to death on August 14, 2021.
He had previously been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020 and had recently stopped taking his medication before the attack.
Pleading guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility, Aaron was sentenced to a hospital order under Section 37/41 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
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In this episode, I delve into the story of Debbie Griggs, a pregnant mother-of-three who disappeared from her home without a trace in May 1999.
Two decades later, her husband, Andrew, was arrested in connection with her murder, despite no body being found, and was ultimately handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years.
Debbie's three sons launched a 'Find our Mum' page on Facebook to protest their father's innocence as they were convinced that their mum was still alive.
Finally, after 23 long years of uncertainty, Debbie's remains were found. They had been buried in Andrew's former back garden, thus ending the mystery and providing her friends and family with some much-needed closure.
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I welcome Nicola Stow to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a bestselling, award-nominated ghostwriter.
A great listener, Nicola has been praised for her approachable and empathetic manner. Throughout her career in journalism, she has developed – and continues to develop – long-lasting relationships with people from all walks of life. Her ability to make people feel at ease has proven invaluable when collaborating with new authors.
Nicola has been a journalist for over 20 years covering crime features, news and investigations. She has written for several national publications and websites.
Her books have received hundreds of five-star Amazon reviews and ratings, making her one of the UK's top ghostwriters.
Nicola's first non-ghostwritten book, 'The Real-Life Murder Clubs: Citizens Solving True Crimes', was released on November 24, 2022, and can be purchased here:
The Real Life Murder Clubs | Ad Lib Publishers
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***This interview was recorded on January 31, 2023.
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In this first episode of season 10, I delve into the chilling story of David Heal, a seemingly ordinary man whose life took a tragic turn. Join me as I explore the background and untold details surrounding David's life, from his humble beginnings in Radstock, Somerset, to his time in the British Army and his subsequent career as an electrician.
On January 4, 2004, David's peaceful existence in the village of Paulton, near Bath, was brutally shattered. An unthinkable act of violence unfolded inside his home, leaving him lifeless and concealed in a freezer, where his body remained undiscovered for nine days.
The perpetrator? Matthew Roberts, the son of David's former girlfriend, Lorraine Harvey.
In June 2005, Judge Tom Crowther gave Matthew a 12-year and 7-month prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court for the murder after accepting he had no intention of killing David.
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I welcome Welsh author John Williams to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career and the Lynette White murder case.
In 1994, John released 'Bloody Valentine', a non-fiction book about the murder of a young woman called Lynette White in the Cardiff docklands (aka Tiger Bay) on Valentine's Day 1988. It's also the story of the miscarriage of justice after three black men, 'The Cardiff Three', were wrongly convicted of her murder.
It's a brutally frank tale of racism and police corruption, terrible misogynist violence and the grim realities of sex work. It's a book that got so close to the bone that John was sued for libel by the police and received death threats from various minor characters. It's an unforgettable portrait of life in the underbelly of Thatcher's Britain.
John also writes crime fiction under the name "John Lincoln", with his latest effort, 'Grey in the Dark', released on February 23, 2023.
You can purchase 'Bloody Valentine' and 'Grey in the Dark' here:
Bloody Valentine | Oldcastle Books
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***This interview was recorded on May 25, 2023.
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In the season 9 special, I'm telling the stories of Wilma McCann, Emily Jackson, Irene Richardson, Patricia Atkinson, Jayne MacDonald, Jean Jordan, Yvonne Pearson, Helen Rytka, Vera Millward, Josephine Whitaker, Barbara Leach, Margeurite Walls and Jacqueline Hill, who each lost their lives at the hands of Peter Sutcliffe, who many knew as "The Yorkshire Ripper".
This two-part episode focuses on the stories of those thirteen innocent women - whose names are too often forgotten - ensuring their lives are remembered and not overshadowed by the darkness that befell them.
In part 1, I explored the lives of Wilma, Emily, Irene, Patricia, Jayne and Jean, uncovering their stories, dreams, and aspirations.
In this second and final part, I do the same with Yvonne, Helen, Vera, Josephine, Barbara, Margeurite and Jacqueline.
I also delve into the 'Wearside Jack' hoax, Sutcliffe's arrest, the murder trial and the case's aftermath.
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I welcome former police officers Matt Johnson and John Murray to the show in this interview episode to discuss their new book 'No Ordinary Day'.
On April 17, 1984, as demonstrators gathered outside the Libyan embassy in London, two gunmen waited inside. At 10.18 am, automatic gunfire rained down on the protestors, and WPC Yvonne Fletcher fell, mortally wounded.
As his friend lay dying, PC John Murray made her a promise that he would not rest until those responsible had been brought to justice. Thirty-seven years would pass before he was able to fulfil that undertaking.
While researching this moving account of one man’s dogged pursuit of justice for a murdered colleague, Matt Johnson uncovered secret-service deals and government duplicity, all part of a plan to force an end to the National Union of Mineworkers strike. He discovered the real reason Yvonne’s killers were allowed to go free and how events that day led to thirty years of growing political control of policing, resulting in the disarray increasingly evident today.
The book pulls seemingly unconnected threads into a coherent and shocking whole. It provides startling insights into how decisions taken by our politicians and the actions of our intelligence agencies, supposedly in our best interests, may be anything but.
'No Ordinary Day' was released on June 8, 2023, and is available to purchase here:
No Ordinary Day | Ad Lib Publishers
***This interview was recorded on June 5, 2023.
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In the season 9 special, I tell the stories of Wilma McCann, Emily Jackson, Irene Richardson, Patricia Atkinson, Jayne MacDonald, Jean Jordan, Yvonne Pearson, Helen Rytka, Vera Millward, Josephine Whitaker, Barbara Leach, Margeurite Walls and Jacqueline Hill, who each lost their lives at the hands of Peter Sutcliffe, who many knew as "The Yorkshire Ripper".
This two-part episode will focus on the stories of those thirteen innocent women - whose names are too often forgotten - ensuring their lives are remembered and not overshadowed by the darkness that befell them.
In this first part, I explore the lives of Wilma, Emily, Irene, Patricia, Jayne and Jean, uncovering their stories, dreams, and aspirations.
I also delve into their respective murders, shedding light on the horrifying circumstances that cut their lives short.
I'll discuss the crimes' societal impact, the fear that gripped local communities, and the emotional toll endured by the victims' families and friends.
Next week I'll do the same with Yvonne, Helen, Vera, Josephine, Barbara, Margeurite and Jacqueline whilst also discussing Sutcliffe's arrest, trial and the case's aftermath.
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In this gripping episode recorded live at CrimeCon UK in London, join me as I delve into the tragic events of the July 2005 London bombings.
My esteemed panel guests, Ray Fysh, Steven Keogh and Dr Richard Shepherd, bring their front-line expertise and unique perspectives to shed light on the devastating attacks that shook the nation.
Drawing from their extensive experiences in law enforcement, counterterrorism, forensic science and forensic pathology, my expert panellists discuss the intricate details of the investigations, the aftermath, and the enduring impact on London and its people.
With riveting personal accounts, they reveal the challenges faced by investigators, the emotional toll of such a catastrophic event, and the remarkable resilience of a community united in the face of terror.
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In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season episode that delves into a profoundly compelling story from South Africa.
As told by my guest Lorraine Purdon, the case of Alison Botha is not a murder story. Instead, it's an awe-inspiring account of survival.
I feel compelled to issue a severe content warning for this episode because it contains alarming and graphic elements. I have no problem admitting that I was uncomfortable hearing some aspects of the raw and brutal nature of what happened to Alison.
Nevertheless, I believe it is crucial to shine a light on it as it showcases the remarkable strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable horrors.
In December 1994, Alison was abducted in the city of Gqeberha, known as Port Elizabeth at the time, and subjected to a brutal assault by two men that seemed destined to end in tragedy. Left for dead in a remote location, she faced insurmountable odds against survival.
Lorraine recounts Alison's incredible escape, her fight for justice and her unwavering dedication to empowering violence survivors.
***If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or rape, dedicated helplines are available to provide guidance, resources, and a listening ear to survivors. Here are some UK-based helplines that specialize in supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault:
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In the final episode of season 10, I tell the story of Annie Gross and Jessie Mackintosh.
In the early hours of December 1, 1912, 29-year-old Annie Gross shot and killed 33-year-old Jessie Mackintosh as she retired to her room after a social gathering at a boarding house in Russell Square, London.
Jessie was having an affair with Annie's husband, Harry, although it's worth mentioning that the couple had separated at the time.
Despite initially seeming to confess to murdering Jessie, Annie later testified that her tumultuous and abusive marriage led her to attempt to kill her husband, which is who claimed she thought she had shot that morning.
Amazingly, the jury bought Annie's story and found her guilty of manslaughter, despite it being a murder trial, in mid-January 1913.
Mr Justice Darling handed her a five-year prison sentence and did not pretend to agree with the jury's verdict.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Jason Nelson and Jordan Maguire.
On May 26, 2013, 32-year-old Grenada national Jason murdered 20-year-old Jordan by stabbing him three times with a knife.
Jason fled the UK and headed for Grenada before settling briefly in Trinidad. He was eventually arrested five months later after CCTV images of him from the day of the murder were released.
Once extradited back to the UK, Jason was tried at Luton Crown Court and found guilty of Jordan's murder.
Judge Michael Kay handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 27 years on October 22, 2015.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Thomas Shanks and Vickie Fletcher.
On May 7, 1998, 47-year-old former SAS soldier Thomas Shanks murdered his ex-girlfriend Vickie Fletcher whilst the 21-year-old was on a night out with her friends in Castleford, West Yorkshire.
After using an AK-47 to fire multiple shots at Vickie, Thomas fled to Scotland, where he was arrested the following day.
His first murder trial ended in May 1999, with the jury unable to reach a verdict. A subsequent trial occurred in early 2000, with Thomas being found guilty of murder on April 19.
Mr Justice Jowitt handed him a life sentence, and he received a minimum term of 18 years in 2008 when the law changed regarding minimum tariffs.
As of November 2017, Thomas Shanks is a free man, with some sources suspecting that he has returned to his native Scotland.
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I welcome investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre to the show in this interview episode.
Donal is an Irish investigative journalist specialising in undercover operations and television exposés.
His TV work includes 'MacIntyre Investigates' and 'MacIntyre Undercover'. He also presents 'Donal MacIntyre: Unsolved' for the CBS Reality Channel.
In his new show 'Donal MacIntyre's Killer Evidence', Donal demonstrates through ten UK and US-based cases that forensics will always uncover the ‘killer evidence’ which brings murderers to justice.
‘Donal MacIntyre’s Killer Evidence’ airs Monday nights at 10pm on CBS Reality until May 29, 2023. CBS Reality is available on Freeview (67), Sky (146), Virgin (148) and Freesat (135) and via the CBS Catchup ChannelsUK App.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Peter Taylor, Nigel Ogier and Patrick Welch.
On March 7, 2003, Peter and Nigel lured Patrick to Ascot Racecourse on the pretext of stealing alcohol from the kitchens.
Patrick was stabbed and beaten to death by both men shortly after arriving.
Judge Stephen Kramer handed both men a life sentence on February 13, 2004, with minimum terms of 20 years.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Scott and Bernadette Walker.
On July 18, 2020, 17-year-old Bernadette was last seen alive leaving her grandparents' house after her dad Scott picked her up.
She was reported as missing three days later by her mum, Sarah Walker.
Scott was arrested on suspicion of Bernadette's murder in September 2020 despite her body not being found.
He was subsequently handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 years in September 2021 after being found guilty of her murder.
Sarah was handed a 6-year jail sentence after being found guilty of two counts of perverting the course of justice.
To this day, Bernadette's body has not been found.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Nicola Edgington, Marion Edgington and Sally Hodkin.
On November 4, 2005, 25-year-old Nicola Edgington stabbed her 60-year-old mum Marion to death.
After pleading guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility in October 2006, Nicola was detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
In September 2009, Nicola was discharged to a housing association self-contained flat.
On October 10, 2011, Nicola repeatedly spoke with emergency services personnel in an attempt to get herself sectioned.
Later that day, she purchased a knife from ASDA and unsuccessfully attempted to murder 22-year-old Kerry Clark with it.
She then stole a knife from a butcher's shop and stabbed and killed 58-year-old Sally Hodkin, whom Nicola had chosen to attack randomly.
Judge Brian Barker handed Nicola Edgington a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 years on March 4, 2013.
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I welcome author Sally-Anne Martyn to the show in this interview episode.
Sally-Anne grew up in a small village just outside Sheffield and comes from a working-class background.
Her writing is inspired by those women who are constantly left on the sidelines and ignored.
Sally-Anne takes the underdog, allows her the freedom to do what she wants (good or bad) and sees where it takes her.
With a diet of 'Hammer House' and 'Tales of the Unexpected' as a child, along with a love for the ridiculous, it is no surprise that her books have chilling themes with a hint of dark humour.
Sally-Anne's book, 'The Clinic', was released on October 27, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
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In this episode, I tell the story of Albert Dryden and Harry Collinson.
In 1988, Albert Dryden built a sunken bungalow on his land without planning permission.
Over the next three years, he had a constant back-and-forth battle with Derwentside District Council, who demanded he demolish the bungalow.
On June 20, 1991, the council, led by principal planning officer Harry Collinson, arrived at Albert's land, intent on demolishing it themselves.
Confronting the councilman with a gun, Albert shot and killed Harry in an incident captured by TV news cameras.
Albert received a life sentence for Harry's murder on April 1, 1992, and passed away 26 years later on September 15, 2018.
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I welcome forensic scientist Robert (Bob) Green to the show in this interview episode.
Bob worked for the Forensic Science Service (FSS) in research and service development before moving to the Home Office to become the head of science and technology in the Police and Crime Standards Directorate.
He was at the forefront of ensuring the most effective use of forensic science to combat crime and develop knowledge around applying forensic science and policing tools to support the investigation of violent and acquisitive crimes.
He is noted for developing and leading the national programme of cold case review – Operation Advance – and being a national and international speaker on developing DNA and other biometric databases.
For his services to forensic science, Bob was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list of 2008.
Nowadays, Bob is a Reader in Forensic Science and Director of Student Engagement at the University of Kent for the School of Chemistry and Forensic Science.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Craig Keogh and Jane Hings.
On September 24, 2017, 72-year-old Jane Hings was sexually assaulted and murdered by 25-year-old Craig Keogh in her Fleckney bungalow.
Craig then burgled Jane's home and sold what he could to help fund a lavish weekend of spending.
He was arrested two days later in his caravan and subsequently handed a life sentence on March 20, 2018, with a minimum term of 32 years.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Rocky Price and Lindsay Birbeck.
On August 12, 2019, 47-year-old teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered by 16-year-old Rocky Price in a seemingly random attack.
Rocky then transported Lindsay's body to Accrington Cemetery using a wheelie bin - an act he was caught doing on CCTV - and buried her body.
Mrs Justice Yip handed Rocky Price a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years on January 12, 2015, at Preston Crown Court.
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I welcome private investigator David McKelvey to the show in this interview episode.
David was formerly a Detective Chief Inspector in the Metropolitan Police with over 60 commendations, and in 2007, he formed TM Eye, one of the UK’s most active private investigation companies.
In this episode, David and I primarily discuss the 1995 Rettondon murders, also known as the Range Rover murders or Essex Murders.
David was responsible for first arresting key prosecution witness Darren Nicholls, the man who claimed to have been the getaway driver for Jack Steele and Jack Whomes, who were subsequently convicted of the murders.
A gripping new three-part series called "The Essex Murders" launches on Sky Documentaries (and NOW) on April 15, 2023, and features David and his team's efforts to uncover the truth behind one of the most notorious multiple murders in British history.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Lewis Daynes and Breck Bednar.
On the morning of February 17, 2014, 18-year-old Lewis Daynes murdered 14-year-old Breck Bednar by stabbing him in the neck.
Breck met Lewis online and was lured to his flat the previous evening.
Lewis Daynes was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years on January 12, 2015, by Mrs Justice Cox at Chelmsford Crown Court.
Lorin LaFave, Breck's mum, founded a charity in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of her son. You can find out more about 'The Breck Foundation' here:
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In this off-season episode, I'm joined by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories, who tells me (and you) the story of American double murderer Larry Gene Bell.
Larry Gene Bell kidnapped 17-year-old Shari Smith on May 31, 1985, and murdered her shortly after. He then taunted Shari's family by making several phone calls and forcing Shari to write them a letter before she was killed.
A couple of weeks later, Larry kidnapped 9-year-old Debra Helmick and murdered her in a similar fashion. Once more, he taunted Shari's family after doing so.
After his arrest on June 27, 1985, Larry Gene Bell was given the death penalty. He chose the electric chair over lethal injection and was finally executed on October 4, 1996.
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In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers.
Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children.
The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order.
Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995.
In the first episode of this two-part special, I discussed Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage to each other.
This week, I discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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I welcome investigative reporter Louise Shorter to the show in this interview episode.
Louise is a former producer/director of BBC TV's long-running miscarriage of justice investigative series 'Rough Justice'.
She founded 'Inside Justice' in 2010, a registered charity that has built a wholly unique advisory panel of world-renowned experts who work pro bono to strengthen the criminal justice system.
In her new show 'Wrongly Accused', Louise will meet the wrongly accused, the family members involved, and those close to the case. Then, Louise and a group of experts will interrogate how the wrongs were corrected from the original trial to put the real killer behind bars.
This ground-breaking new true crime series looks at both sides of some of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British criminal history.
'Wrongly Accused' premieres on CBS Reality on March 21, 2023, at 10 pm (GMT) and continues Tuesdays at 10 pm (GMT).
CBS Reality can be found on the following channels:
Sky 146
Freeview 67
Virgin Media 148
Freesat 135
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In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers.
Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children.
The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order.
Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995.
In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage.
Next week, I'll discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
https://www.britishmurders.com/
Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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References:
www.britishmurders.com/fredandrosepart1/
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I welcome former undercover cop Danni Brooke to the show in this interview episode.
For over a decade, Danni was one of the most effective female undercover cops in the UK, one of a minimal number of women in the Met’s elite unit. She was so successful at taking down criminals that she was seconded to forces around the country.
Whether infiltrating organized crime gangs or disrupting drug supply lines, Danni played the innocent Essex girl, fooling even the most suspicious villains, using her quick wits to keep her out of trouble. She loved the job, but the pressures of her work and trying to balance the long hours with being a mother, were to take a toll on her personal life.
Now retired as a police officer, Danni has enjoyed a successful television career and is booked as a keynote speaker for various corporate events.
Danni is also famed for her role as a Hunter on 'Hunted' and 'Celebrity Hunted' for Channel 4.
In her memoir, 'The Girl for the Job', Danni reveals why she left the police, how she found a new career (and love) on C4’s 'Hunted', and why the thrill of covert work still pulls her into private investigations.
'The Girl for the Job' was released on March 2, 2023, and is available to purchase here:
The Girl for the Job | Pan Macmillan
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In this episode, I tell the stories of Christopher Halliwell, Becky Godden-Edwards and Sian O'Callaghan.
In March 2011, Halliwell murdered Sian after picking her up in his taxi after she left a Swindon nightclub.
He was handed a life sentence with a 25-year minimum for Sian's murder in October 2012.
This case is controversial because Halliwell revealed the location of another woman he'd killed, Becky Godden-Edwards, at the same time he revealed the location of Sian's body.
Due to PACE being breached by DS Steve Fulcher, Becky's murder wasn't part of the October 2012 trial.
Halliwell wouldn't be found guilty of Becky's murder until September 2016, after which he was handed a whole life order.
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I tell the story of Abdalla Yones and Heshu Yones in this episode.
In October 2002, Abdalla murdered his 16-year-old daughter, Heshu, by stabbing her multiple times.
Pleading guilty to the murder at The Old Bailey, Abdalla became the first person in UK legal history to admit having carried out an "honour killing".
Judge Neil Denison handed Abdalla Yones a life sentence in September 2003 with a minimum term of 14 years.
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I welcome former police officer Matt Calveley to the show in this interview episode.
With an astonishing career spanning three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Matt arrested over 1,000 criminals, covered a quarter of a million miles on foot and wheels and was injured more than 30 times on duty.
He retired in 2016 with over a dozen commendations, a People of Achievement award and the Livia Award for Professionalism and Services to Justice.
On London's front line, he dealt with horrific death scenes, served as a Custody Sergeant, provided jury protection during a huge corruption trial, qualified as a mass fatality specialist and once got bitten by an escaped squirrel monkey called Clive.
In his memoir 'Cops and Horrors: Secret Tales from the Front Line', Matt offers an up close and personal view into the life of a dedicated officer serving in one of the biggest police forces in the world.
'Cops and Horrors' was released on April 14, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
Cops and Horrors (Mirror Books) | Amazon UK
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I tell the story of Odessa Carey Snr and Odessa Carey Jnr in this episode.
In April 2019, Odessa Jnr murdered her mum, Odessa Snr, after attacking her with a mallet.
She then removed her mum's head using scissors and knives before later removing her brain.
After the murder, Odessa Jnr carried her mum's decapitated head around in a plastic carrier bag and reportedly kissed it on the forehead in front of a family friend.
Judge Paul Sloan handed Odessa Jnr a hospital order on March 12, 2020, after deeming her not fit enough to stand trial.
WARNING: This episode focuses heavily on Odessa Jnr's lifelong mental health issues and might be a difficult listen for some.
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I tell the story of Damian Rzeszowski and his family in this episode.
On August 14, 2011, Damian and his wife Izabela returned from a couple's trip to their native Poland. Later that day, the family planned on hosting a barbecue.
After being berated by Izabela for leaving the kids alone in the house whilst she went to collect her friend, Damian snapped.
He grabbed two kitchen knives and, within the space of 15 minutes, murdered Izabela, Marek Gartska, his father-in-law, Kinga and Kacper, his two children, and Marta and Julia de la Haye, Izabela's friend and her daughter.
Damian then turned the knife on himself but survived his self-inflicted injuries.
Judge Michael Birt handed Damian six concurrent 30-year sentences on October 29, 2012, after he was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
Damian Rzeszowski took his own life at HMP Full Sutton on March 31, 2018.
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Intro music:
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I welcome award-winning investigator Oliver Laurence to the show in this interview episode.
Oliver spent over 12 years as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police, South Australia Police and Queensland Police Service.
Since retiring from the police, Oliver has achieved great things as a security and intelligence investigator, including receiving the UK Investigator of the Year award in 2019.
He is currently a managing partner of I-OnAsia, a global risk management company, and the host of 'Protect & Serve', a podcast that sees Oliver chat with various people in law enforcement.
Check out 'Protect and Serve' here:
Protect and Serve | Apple Podcasts
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I tell the story of Kenneth Bill and John Hay in this episode.
On March 15, 2012, Kenneth lured John to his unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate on the pretence of him pricing up some building work.
Once there, Kenneth beat John to death inside the unit, burned his body and disposed of the ashes at a local recycling centre.
Kenneth was in love with Carol Hay, John's wife, and wanted him out of the picture so that he could pursue a relationship with her.
Judge Peter Benson handed Kenneth a life sentence on September 21, 2012, with a minimum term of 22 years.
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I tell the story of Anxiang Du and the Ding family in this episode.
On April 29, 2011, Anxiang Du left his Coventry home and headed for Northampton.
It was in a house there that he murdered Jeff, Helen, Xing and Alice Ding.
The apparent motive behind the massacre was Anxiang losing a decade-long legal battle against the Dings, his former business partners.
On November 28, 2013, Mr Justice Flaux handed Anxiang Du a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years.
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Intro music:
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I welcome forensic anthropologist Sam Rennie to the show in this interview episode.
Sam is an academic with a background in biological and forensic anthropology.
He has experience working as a certified forensic anthropologist (FA-III) in the UK and as a search and recovery specialist in DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) incidents.
He is also a member of the UK - DVI Forensic Anthropology Cadre.
Sam is currently the programme lead for BSc Forensic Biology at Bournemouth University and is a senior lecturer in Forensic Investigation.
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In this episode, I tell the story of Gordon and Carol Park.
In July 1976, Gordon Park returned to his Leece home from a family trip to Blackpool with his three children to discover that his wife, Carol, was missing.
In August 1997, 21 years after she went missing, Carol Park's body was found by amateur divers in Coniston Water, a lake in the Lake District.
Gordon was arrested on suspicion of Carol's murder in that same month, but the charges were later dropped. However, he was re-arrested in January 2004 and found guilty of Carol's murder in January 2005.
In 2010, on his 66th birthday, Gordon Park took his own life. A posthumous appeal of his conviction was referred to the Court of Appeal in October 2018, but it was dismissed in May 2020.
This incredibly divisive case was referred to in the media as 'The Lady in the Lake trial'.
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In the third episode of season 8, I tell the story of Graeme Neale and Lynn Goldingay.
In March 1985, Radio Trent DJ Graeme Neale murdered his ex-girlfriend Lynn Goldingay after a heated argument following a Paul Young concert.
Graeme had no idea that Lynn was seeing another man, Duncan McCracken, and wouldn't find out until hearing of Duncan's suicide on a prison radio in late May 1985.
A week later, whilst on remand, Graeme was found hanged in his cell at Lincoln Prison.
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Intro music:
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I welcome journalist and author Jeremy Craddock to the show in this interview episode.
Jeremy began his career in journalism as a trainee reporter for his hometown newspaper, the weekly Westmorland Gazette.
Since then, he has worked on many newspapers across the north of England, done shifts on the nationals in Manchester, and written features for many magazines.
Jeremy is now a lecturer in multimedia journalism at Manchester Metropolitan University whilst occasionally working as a freelance writer.
Jeremy's first book, 'The Jigsaw Murders: The True Story of the Ruxton Killings and the Birth of Modern Forensics', was released on May 28, 2021, and is available to purchase here:
The Jigsaw Murders | The History Press
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Intro music:
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In the second episode of season 8, I tell the story of serial killer Peter Moore, The Man in Black.
In late 1995, cinema owner Peter Moore killed four innocent men in North Wales.
He murdered John Henry Roberts, Edward Carthy, Keith Randles and Anthony Davies between September and December that year.
Moore was handed four life sentences in 1996 with a recommendation that he never be released from prison.
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In the first episode of season 8, I tell the story of Nathan Matthews, Shauna Hoare and Becky Watts.
On February 19, 2015, Nathan strangled Becky, his step-sister, to death at her home in Bristol.
He then transported Becky's body to his girlfriend's house and dismembered her using a circular saw.
The body parts were then taken to one of Nathan's friend's houses and dumped in his shed.
On November 13, 2015, Nathan Matthews was found guilty of murdering Becky Watts and handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years.
Shauna Hoare, Nathan's girlfriend, was found guilty of manslaughter at the same trial and handed a 17-year sentence.
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I welcome forensic scientist Ray Fysh to the show in this interview episode.
Ray began working for the Met Police in the 1970s when a forensic investigation was seen as little more than a geeky sideshow, existing only to confirm or eliminate evidence.
By the mid-90s, Ray and his team had made huge progress in their field, contributing to the UK becoming a world-leading innovator in forensic techniques. Ray was named Special Adviser (SA) to the Forensic Science Service.
As the SA, Ray worked alongside Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs) from day one of a case, directing his team to identify forensic opportunities and harvest case-cracking clues.
Ray's first book, 'Shallow Graves: My Life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest Cases', was released on September 1, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In this off-season episode, I'm joined by Grace Cordell of REDRUM and HUMANS, who will tell me (and you) the story of the hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648.
On November 23, 1985, a Boeing 737-200 airliner was hijacked on its Athens-to-Cairo route by three terrorists - Salem Chakore, Omar Rezaq and Nar Al-Din Bou Said.
The plane was forced to land at Luqa Airport in Malta due to serious pressurization problems and dangerously low fuel levels.
A subsequent raid on the aircraft by Egyptian troops killed 56 of the 86 passengers, 2 of the 3 hijackers and 2 of the 6 crew members.
Until 9/11, the hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648 was considered the most infamous in aviation history.
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In the sixth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories tells me the story of Alexandra Pesic's murder.
Former beauty queen and dental assistant Alexandra met a fellow Yugoslavian woman named Jelka Pesic whilst attending an open house with her mum in Vancouver, Canada.
Alexandra was soon introduced to Jelka's son, Joe, and the pair went on to marry.
Jelka was an overbearing "monster-in-law", making life extremely difficult for Alexandra. Finally, things got so bad that Alexandra divorced Joe and was granted custody of their son, Brandon.
Inspired by the plot of a true crime book focusing on the murder case of Cindy James, Jelka planned the murder of Alexandra with the help of hitmen Milan Nenadic and David Segoviano.
Jelka, Milan and David all received life sentences for Alenxadra's murder, which equates to 25 years in Canada.
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Intro music:
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I welcome Simon Farquhar to the show in this interview episode.
Simon is a writer, broadcaster and playwright with extensive experience writing for digital platforms, the broadsheet press and magazines.
He has made documentaries, commentated on the arts, published books and had dramas presented on the stage.
His first book 'A Dangerous Place: The Story of the Railway Murders' was shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Non-Fiction.
Simon's latest book 'A Desperate Business: The Murder of Muriel McKay', was released on October 27, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
A Desperate Business | The History Press
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Intro music:
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In the season 7 special, I tell the story of Dr Harold Shipman, dubbed by the media as "Dr Death".
Shipman was arrested on September 7, 1998, after police raided his home.
The body of Kathleen Grundy, one of Shipman's former patients, was exhumed and examined after her daughter deemed it suspicious that her mother's will excluded her children but left a large sum to Shipman.
Kathleen's body was found to contain traces of diamorphine, which contradicted her death being the result of old age as stated on her death certificate written by, you guessed it, Dr Harold Shipman.
In total, Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 people, but the frightening reality is that his victim count is thought to be more than 250.
In the first episode of this two-part special, I discussed Shipman's early life and background, his journey to becoming a GP with his own practice and what is thought to be his first-ever murder.
This week, I'll discuss the murders he was convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.
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In the season 7 special, I tell the story of Dr Harold Shipman, dubbed by the media as "Dr Death".
Shipman was arrested on September 7, 1998, after police raided his home.
The body of Kathleen Grundy, one of Shipman's former patients, was exhumed and examined after her daughter deemed it suspicious that her mother's will excluded her children but left a large sum to Shipman.
Kathleen's body was found to contain traces of diamorphine, which contradicted her death being the result of old age as stated on her death certificate written by, you guessed it, Dr Harold Shipman.
In total, Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 people, but the frightening reality is that his victim count is thought to be more than 250.
In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Shipman's early life and background, his journey to becoming a GP with his own practice and what is thought to be his first-ever murder.
Next week, I'll discuss the murders, the trial and its aftermath.
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I welcome Dr Shahed Yousaf to the show in this interview episode.
Dr Yousaf is a GP who works in prisons, in substance misuse and with the homeless community.
He was shortlisted for the Bath Flash Fiction Prize 2016, commended for the Faber & Faber FAB Prize 2017 and won a place on the Writing West Midlands Room 204 Mentoring scheme and the Middle Way Mentoring Project in 2019.
Dr Yousaf's first book 'Stitched Up: Stories of life and death from a prison doctor', was released on July 7, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
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In the tenth and final episode of season 7, I tell the story of Liam Naylor and Doreen Walker.
On April 1, 2014, Naylor broke into the house of 75-year-old Doreen and murdered her before stealing the £104 pension money she'd collected earlier that day.
He used the money to treat his friends to a night out in Barnsley.
The following day, Naylor was arrested on suspicion of murder in Skegness.
On October 16, 2014, Liam Naylor was found guilty of murdering Doreen Walker and handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years.
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In the ninth episode of season 7, I tell the story of Mark Bridger and April Jones.
On October 1, 2012, 5-year-old April Jones was abducted and murdered by 46-year-old Mark Bridger.
April's disappearance sparked the biggest search for a missing person in UK police history after the national Child Rescue Alert (CRA) system was triggered.
On May 30, 2013, Mark Bridger was found guilty of murdering April Jones and handed a whole life order.
To this day, April's body has not been found.
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I welcome Kim Booth to the show in this interview episode.
Kim spent 35 years in the Lincolnshire Police after joining as a cadet in the early seventies.
He has been involved in investigating approximately 23 murders and is now writing books on true crime and crime fiction.
Kim's first book 'A Cruel Deception: The true story of a wicked and cunning fraud... and the search for justice', was released in January 2019 and is available to purchase here:
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In the eighth episode of season 7, I tell the story of Luke Mitchell and Jodi Jones.
This incredibly divisive case began on June 30, 2003, when 14-year-old Jodi Jones was brutally murdered on an isolated footpath in Dalkeith, Scotland.
Fellow 14-year-old Luke Mitchell, Jodi's boyfriend, was the one who found her body, and the police treated him as their key suspect from the very beginning.
On February 11, 2005, Luke was found guilty of murdering Jodi and handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years.
Luke has continued to proclaim his innocence and insists that someone else was responsible for murdering Jodi.
Those on Luke's side have praised a recent Channel 5 documentary focusing on the case, but those who believe he is guilty have criticised it for being too heavily biased and for omitting key evidence.
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In the seventh episode of season 7, I tell the story of Leigh Ann Sabine.
In 1997, John Sabine disappeared after moving to a flat in Beddau, South Wales, with his wife, Ann, who also went by Leigh.
Neighbours assumed the couple had divorced, but the truth would come to light 18 years later.
Less than a month after Ann succumbed to brain cancer in October 2015, the body of her husband, John, was found in her garden.
It is unclear if Ann murdered John, but an inquest has recorded a verdict of unlawful killing.
This is one of the most unusual cases I've ever researched.
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I welcome Robin Jarossi to the show in this interview episode.
Robin is a London-based journalist and true crime author who contributes to documentaries such as Murder by the Sea, Voice of a Killer, The Real Prime Suspect and Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer.
He is currently working on a book about corruption and how the hit BBC drama Line of Duty echoes real-life wrongdoing in the police.
Robin's latest book 'Murder by the Sea: True Crime Stories from our Sinister Shores', was released on July 7, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
Murder by the Sea | Mardle Books
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In the sixth episode of season 7, I tell the story of Henry Gaskin.
On February 19, 1919, 27-year-old Henry Gaskin murdered his 25-year-old wife, Elizabeth Gaskin, in a wooded area of Hednesford Hills, later dubbed 'Gaskin's Wood'.
After murdering Elizabeth, Henry dismembered her body and dumped it in a gasholder at Hednesford Gasworks.
On February 23, 1919, a week after the murder, Henry confessed to the police and showed them where he had dumped Elizabeth's body.
He was handed a death sentence on July 4, 1919, and his execution by hanging took place on August 8, 1919.
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In this mid-season episode, I'm joined by Zevon Odelberg of Kinda Murdery, who will tell me (and you) the story of Hawley Harvey Crippen.
Dr Crippen, or Dr Devil's Breath, was an American homoeopath charged with murdering his wife, Cora "Belle" Crippen, in London in 1910.
Scotland Yard found the torso of a human body at Crippen's house in Holloway, and it was identified as Cora's, despite it being headless, limbless and boneless.
Crippen was hanged for the murder on November 23, 1910, but a recent case review shows that mitochondrial DNA confirms that the remains were not those of Cora Crippen.
The Court of Appeal refused to hear the case to pardon Crippen posthumously.
Zevon also discusses the 2019 murder of Adrian Murphy by Joel Osei and Diana Cristea.
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I welcome Dr Joni Johnston to the show in this interview episode.
Dr Johnston is a US-based forensic psychologist, private investigator and crime writer.
As a practising psychologist, Dr Johnston has worked in a medium-maximum security prison, for the Board of Parole, for the Superior Court of San Diego, and as a workplace investigator of misconduct allegations, including harassment, discrimination and violence.
She also evaluates mentally disordered offenders up for parole and provides expert testimony in criminal and civil litigation where a forensic psychologist can help shed light on pertinent issues.
Her latest book 'SERIAL KILLERS: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask', was released on February 13, 2021, and is available to purchase here:
SERIAL KILLERS: 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask | Amazon UK
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In the fifth episode of season 7, I tell the story of Peter Chapman.
On October 25, 2009, 32-year-old Peter Chapman kidnapped, raped and murdered 17-year-old Ashleigh Hall and dumped her body in a farmer's field near Sedgefield, County Durham.
He met Ashleigh on Facebook after posing as a 19-year-old named Peter Cartwright.
The day after the murder, Cleveland Police arrested Chapman in connection with a hit-and-run offence dating back to October 2008.
Once inside a police cell, Chapman confessed that he had killed somebody the previous evening and led the police to Ashleigh's body.
He was handed a life sentence on March 8, 2010, with a minimum term of 35 years.
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In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 7, I tell the story of Colin Campbell.
On August 28, 1981, Colin Campbell murdered 17-year-old Claire Woolterton and dumped her body by the River Thames.
Three years later, in December 1984, he murdered 29-year-old Deidre Sainsbury.
Campbell was convicted of murder in the case of Deidre in July 1985, but it was later reduced to a manslaughter conviction.
He wasn't arrested on suspicion of Claire's murder until November 2012.
He was finally handed a life sentence for murdering Claire Woolterton on December 4, 2013, with a minimum term of 24 years.
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I welcome Jackie Malton to the show in this interview episode.
Jackie is a former senior police officer who worked in the Leicestershire and Metropolitan Police forces.
She became one of only three female Detective Chief Inspectors in the Met.
Since retiring, Jackie has been a script consultant on UK TV crime shows, including The Bill, Life on Mars, Cracker and Prime Suspect.
Prime Suspect's DCI Jane Tennison, played by Dame Helen Mirren, was inspired by Jackie's career.
Her first published book 'The Real Prime Suspect: From the beat to the screen. My life as a female detective.', released on August 25, 2022, is available to purchase here:
The Real Prime Suspect | Endeavor
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In the third episode of British Murders Season 7, I tell the story of Lee Anstice.
On August 26, 2011, Lee Anstice murdered his wife, Tracy, by stabbing her with a knife several times.
Lee was in and out of psychiatric care in the months leading up to the murder and would go on to blame the voices in his head despite never mentioning such a thing throughout his time at mental health units.
He was arrested on August 28, 2011, found guilty of Tracy's murder on March 9, 2012, and sentenced to life imprisonment with a 24-year minimum.
Independent investigations company Verita published a report in May 2015 following an independent investigation into the care and treatment of Lee Anstice.
They concluded that the murder of Tracy could have in no way been predicted or prevented.
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In the second episode of British Murders Season 7, I tell the story of Marc Shillibier.
In the early hours of March 6, 1999, Shillibier viciously murdered 18-year-old Rebecca Storrs with a hammer and knife after sexually assaulting her.
He was arrested in May 1999, found guilty of Rebecca's murder in December 2000, and sentenced to life imprisonment with a 22-year minimum.
He was allowed leave to appeal his conviction in 2003 on the grounds of the admissibility of evidence relating to his police interviews. Still, in April 2006, judges at the Court of Appeal rejected his claim that his conviction was unsafe.
Some people suspect Shillibier of having murdered 25-year-old Melanie Hall in June 1996 and 45-year-old Kevin Muhyiddin in February 1997, though he has not been found guilty of either murder.
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I welcome Zoë Apostolides to the show in this interview episode.
Zoë has worked as a journalist for ten years, covering lifestyle, literature, art and education for the Financial Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph and others.
She has ghost-written several memoirs and biographies and combines this with editorial work as a literary agent with a particular interest in crime, horror and narrative non-fiction across all genres.
Her new book 'End of Innocence: The Untold Stories Behind the Victims of Child Killer Robert Black', released on August 18, 2022, is available to purchase here:
End of Innocence | Mardle books
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In the first episode of British Murders Season 7, I tell the story of Anthony Hardy.
Between January and December 2002, Anthony Hardy murdered Sally White, Elizabeth Valad and Bridgette Maclennan in Camden Town, London.
He initially got away with the murder of Sally White in January 2002 due to an incorrect cause of death confirmed by disgraced pathologist Dr Freddy Patel.
Between April and November 2002, Hardy spent time in psychiatric units at several hospitals, and within six weeks of being released, he murdered Elizabeth Valad and Bridgette Maclennan.
Hardy was arrested in January 2003 and received a life sentence that November. Mr Justice Keith upgraded his sentence to a whole life tariff in May 2010.
Anthony Hardy died of sepsis at HM Prison Frankland on November 26, 2020.
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In the season 6 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Manuel, "The Beast of Birkenshaw".
Thought to be Scotland's first serial killer and one of the country's worst, Peter Manuel was convicted of killing seven people between January 2, 1956, and January 1, 1958.
In part one, I discussed Peter's background and early life as well as the murders of Anne Kneilands, Marion Watt, Vivienne Watt and Margaret Brown.
In this second and final part, I discuss the murders of Sydney Dunn, Isabelle Cooke, Peter Smart, Doris Smart and Michael Smart, the "Trial of the Century", and Peter Manuel's eventual execution.
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In the season 6 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Manuel, "The Beast of Birkenshaw".
Thought to be Scotland's first serial killer and one of the country's worst, Peter Manuel was convicted of killing seven people between January 2, 1956, and January 1, 1958.
In this first part, I discuss Peter's background and early life as well as the murders of Anne Kneilands, Marion Watt, Vivienne Watt and Margaret Brown.
In part two, I'll discuss the murders of Sydney Dunn, Isabelle Cooke, Peter Smart, Doris Smart and Michael Smart, the "Trial of the Century", and Peter Manuel's eventual execution.
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In this episode of British Murders, I go on a European murder tour as aspiring author Christian Raphael tells me the story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.
On March 31, 1922, the six inhabitants of a small farmstead in Bavaria, Germany, were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant.
The victims were 63-year-old Andreas Gruber, his 72-year-old wife Cäzilia Gruber, their 35-year-old daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's daughter, 7-year-old Cäzilia, Viktoria's son, 2-year-old Josef, and the family's 44-year-old maid Maria Baumgartner.
Before the murders, the family and their previous maid reported hearing strange sounds from the attic, which led to that maid quitting.
100 years later, the case remains unsolved.
The murders are considered one of German history's most gruesome and puzzling unsolved crimes.
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In this episode of British Murders, I am told the story of George Murdoch by Dawn of Scottish Murders Podcast.
At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare from the New Marcliffe Hotel on Queens Road, Aberdeen.
A short time later, he was found dead by the roadside. He was the victim of a brutal and cruel murder.
39 years later, George's killer has still not been found.
His case was featured on Crimewatch on March 14, 2022, and the information reward has recently increased to £25,000.
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In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Ian O'Callaghan.
On January 6, 1994, Ian O'Callaghan attacked, sexually assaulted, murdered and mutilated 66-year-old widow and grandma Shirley Leach at Bury Interchange.
In September 2001, Ian exposed himself to an 11-year-old girl before raping her a few days later.
He remained a free man until February 2006, when he was arrested for drink-driving. His DNA was taken and matched a blood sample from the crime scene in 1994.
He was handed a life sentence in 2006 with a minimum term of 28 years for the murder of Shirley Leach, with a 16-year concurrent sentence handed to him in 2016 for the rape of the 11-year-old after she came forward and informed the police of what had happened.
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In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Louise Porton.
Between January and February 2018, Louise Porton killed her only two children.
Lexi Draper was 3 years old, and Scarlett Vaughan was 17 months.
After trying and failing to pin the sisters' deaths on natural causes, Louise was finally arrested in January 2019, and her trial took place that summer.
The jury found her guilty of the murder of both her daughters and the Judge handed her a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 years.
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In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Gary Allen.
In late 1997, Gary murdered 29-year-old mum-of-three Samantha Class in Hull, East Yorkshire. He was acquitted of her murder in early 2000.
Just after Christmas 2018, Gary killed once more. This time, he murdered 38-year-old mum-of-four Alena Grlakova in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
His trial for both murders began in 2021. The jury found Gary Allen guilty of both murders, and the Judge handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 years.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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I welcome Steven Keogh to the show in this interview episode.
Former Detective Inspector Steven Keogh joined the Metropolitan Police in 1991, spending most of his 30-year career as a detective.
He joined Scotland Yard's elite Anti-Terrorist Branch in 2002, where he spent three years investigating terrorism.
In 2005 he received a commendation from the then Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, Sir Ian Blair, for his work in the aftermath of the London 7/7 Bombings.
In 2009 he joined Scotland Yard's Murder Investigation Team, where he remained for 12 years, building up a vast knowledge of what it takes to catch killers and bring them to justice.
After retiring from the police in 2021, Steven created 'Murder Academy', the world's first school dedicated to educating true crime fans on how murders are solved.
Steven's first book 'Murder Investigation Team', released on August 4, 2022, is available to purchase here:
Murder Investigation Team - Amazon UK
To find out more about 'Murder Academy', please visit Steven's website:
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Intro music:
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In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Anthony Arkwright.
In August 1988, Anthony murdered Stasys Puidokis, Raymond Ford and Marcus Law in 56 hours and was suspected of having killed Elsa Konradite.
In the middle of his sadistic killing spree, he was arrested on suspicion of robbery but was released only to go and kill again.
He was initially given a life sentence in 1989 with a minimum term of 25 years before his sentence changed to a whole life order in 1990.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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My recording equipment:
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Recorded in:
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/anthonyarkwright/
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In the fifth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I am told the story of Thomas Montgomery by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories Podcast.
On September 15, 2006, 46-year-old Thomas Montgomery murdered his 22-year-old co-worker Brian Barrett in the car park outside their work.
The two men were involved in an online love triangle story you must hear to believe.
Thomas was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder.
The media refer to this case as the 'Talhotblond' murder, and Courtney Cox later directed a TV movie adaptation of the story.
This episode is the second of two collaborations Bobbie and I recently recorded. To hear me tell the story of David Fuller, please check out Killer Stories.
You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here:
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You can find my episode on David Fuller here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
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Bobbie's References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/thomasmontgomery/
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In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Glyn Dix.
On October 2, 1979, Glyn Dix murdered his landlady Pia Overbury in cold blood, a crime for which he received a life sentence in prison.
Whilst serving his sentence, he met a woman named Hazel, the mother of a fellow inmate, and they married in 1999.
Despite his life sentence, Glyn was released from prison in 2001.
By 2004, he had killed again. This time the victim was his wife, Hazel.
A whole life order soon followed, with Glyn spending the rest of his life at Ashworth Hospital, where he died in 2014.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/glyndix/
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In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of David Heiss.
German-born David became obsessed with 21-year-old Nottingham-based student Joanna Witton after the pair met in 2007 through a war gaming website Joanna and her boyfriend, 20-year-old Matthew Pyke, had created.
Despite being rejected by Joanna, David persisted with his obsession. He even made two unannounced visits to the couple's Nottingham flat after flying to the UK from Germany in the summer of 2008.
Things grew so heated between the two men that David flew to the UK one more time in September 2008 and brutally murdered Matthew, stabbing him 86 times in the process.
David was handed a life sentence on May 11, 2009, by The Honourable Mr Justice Keith with a minimum term of 18 years.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/davidheiss/
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I welcome John Barlow to the show in this interview episode.
After leaving school, John worked as a cabaret musician for several years, then read English Literature at Cambridge University, followed by postgraduate research into Language Acquisition at Hull University.
He then worked as a university teacher until 2004 before moving to Spain to write full-time.
John's first published work, the novella 'Eating Mammals', won the Paris Review's Discovery (Plimpton) Prize in 2002.
Apart from writing fiction, John has also worked as a ghostwriter, journalist and translator.
He has written for The Washington Post, Slate.com, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Penthouse, Departures Magazine and The Big Issue, and was a feature writer for the award-winning food magazine Spain Gourmetour.
John's latest book, 'To the Grave', released on May 26, 2022, is the second in his new crime series featuring English-Sicilian detective Joe Romano and is set in the north of England.
You can purchase a copy of 'To the Grave' here:
To the Grave – HarperCollins Publishers UK
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Scottish double murderer Iain Scoular.
Between October 1, 1982, and December 2, 1982, Iain Scoular murdered 36-year-old taxi driver Catherine McChord and 48-year-old midwife Elizabeth Walton in Cambuslang, Scotland.
Initially, the police did not link the two murders. They had no suspects until Iain strolled into the police caravan HQ and told them he'd seen a stranger acting suspiciously on the night of Elizabeth's murder.
In a bizarre turn of events, Iain's mum Jean's testimony inadvertently led to her son's capture.
Iain was handed two life sentences on June 6, 1983, with a minimum term of 20 years.
He was released from prison in 2003.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/iainscoular/
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In the third episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Stephen Port, dubbed by the media as "The Grindr Killer".
Between June 2014 and September 2015, Stephen used online dating sites such as Grindr, Sleepyboy.com and FitLads to meet young, gay men whom he drugged, sexually assaulted and killed.
Despite systematic failings by the local police force, Stephen was finally caught and arrested in October 2015 and was handed a Whole Life Order by Mr Justice Openshaw on November 25, 2016.
The 'Grindr Killer' case is very controversial regarding how the police handled the investigations into the deaths of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor.
The police initially disregarded their respective deaths as being non-suspicious when, in fact, Stephen Port had murdered them all.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/stephenport/
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I welcome Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC to the show in this interview episode.
Until March 2022, Wendy was a judge at the Old Bailey, sitting on criminal cases, trying mainly allegations of murder and other homicide.
She read English and Law at Cambridge, was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1975, became a Queen's Counsel (QC) in 1998 and sat as a full-time judge from 2007 to 2022.
When she moved to the Old Bailey in 2012, she was the only woman amongst sixteen judges and only the third woman ever to hold a permanent position there.
She was also a Diversity and Community Relations Judge, promoting understanding between the judiciary and many different sectors of our community, particularly those from less privileged and minority groups.
She also mentors young people from various backgrounds who hope for a career in law and has a particular interest in helping women.
Wendy's first book 'Unlawful Killings', released on June 9, 2022, is available to purchase here:
Unlawful Killings - Penguin Books UK
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
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In the second episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the tragic story of the murder of Mikaeel Kular.
In January 2014, 3-year-old Mikaeel passed away through the night due to several days' worth of beatings from his mother, Rosdeep Adekoya.
Rather than take Mikaeel to the doctor, Rosdeep kept him at home as she feared the bruises all over his body would raise suspicions.
Initially, Rosdeep told the story that Mikaeel had disappeared through the night and urged the police and public to help her find him.
They had no idea Rosdeep had buried him inside a suitcase in the woods of Fife.
Rosdeep was handed an 11-year jail sentence in August 2014 after being found guilty of culpable homicide and was released from prison in April 2021.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
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I welcome Dr Richard Shepherd to the show in this interview episode.
Richard trained as a doctor at St George's Hospital medical school at Hyde Park Corner, qualifying in 1977, and then completed his postgraduate training as a forensic pathologist in 1987.
He is also an experienced Senior Lecturer and Professor who has taught at universities around the world and lectured to professional audiences at national and international conferences.
Richard advised on the management of UK fatalities following the September 11 attacks and was the forensic pathologist expert for the Bloody Sunday Inquiry and the death of Princess Diana.
He was also the pathologist who carried out autopsies on the victims of the 1987 Hungerford massacre and the killer Michael Ryan.
Richard's second book 'The Seven Ages of Death', released in paperback on May 12, 2022, is available to purchase here:
The Seven Ages of Death - Penguin Books UK
You can find and support Dr Richard Shepherd here:
https://drrichardshepherd.com/
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the first episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Felix Spicer.
In the early hours of May 25, 1890, Felix murdered two of his children whilst they slept before attempting to murder their mother, Mary.
The couple's relationship was approaching its end, and Felix refused to allow the separation to happen.
After being found guilty and sentenced to death, infamous British executioner James Berry hanged Felix on August 22, 1890.
Felix provided no motive but said he must have been mad to have done what he did.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/felixspicer/
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In this double-header movie review bonus episode, I am joined by my good friend Lee Bailey, a singer-songwriter from Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
We discussed Sir Ridley Scott's 1979 horror masterpiece 'Alien' and its 1986 action-packed sequel 'Aliens', directed by James Cameron.
You can expect plenty of laughs in this one and the strongest Yorkshire accent you've likely ever heard.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded using:
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
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I welcome Northern Irish writer and lecturer Claire McGowan to the show in this interview episode to discuss Ireland's mysterious Vanishing Triangle cases.
In 1990s Ireland, eight women were abducted and presumed murdered. They vanished without a trace, and no one was ever charged.
Bestselling crime author Claire McGowan was determined to find out why. In her book on the case, Claire delivers a righteous polemic against the culture of secrecy, victim-blaming and shame that left those women's bodies unfound, their fates unknown, and their assailants unpunished.
Claire grew up in a small village in Northern Ireland and now lives in London. She writes crime fiction as Claire McGowan and contemporary women's fiction as Eva Woods.
Her latest book 'The Vanishing Triangle: The Murdered Women Ireland Forgot', released on May 1, 2022, is available to purchase here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vanishing-Triangle-Murdered-Ireland-Forgot/dp/1542035295/
You can find and support Claire McGowan here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the season 5 special of British Murders, I'm telling the story of "The Muswell Hill Murderer" Dennis Nilsen.
Nilsen was arrested on suspicion of murder in February 1983 after some of the other tenants at 23 Cranley Gardens called in a plumber to deal with their blocked drains.
The plumber found pieces of human flesh and bones in an outside maintenance hole and the waste pipe leading out of Nilsen's attic flat.
While en route to the police station, Nilsen told the officers that he thought he had killed 15 or 16 people.
In the first episode of this two-part special, I discussed Nilsen's background and upbringing, including his time in the Army and the Metropolitan Police.
In this second episode, I discuss the brutal murders themselves, the trial and the aftermath.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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My recording equipment:
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/dennisnilsenpt2/
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In the season 5 special of British Murders, I'm telling the story of "The Muswell Hill Murderer" Dennis Nilsen.
Nilsen was arrested on suspicion of murder in February 1983 after some of the other tenants at 23 Cranley Gardens called in a plumber to deal with their blocked drains.
The plumber found pieces of human flesh and bones in an outside maintenance hole and the waste pipe leading out of Nilsen's attic flat.
While en route to the police station, Nilsen told the officers that he thought he had killed 15 or 16 people.
In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Nilsen's background and upbringing, including his time in the Army and the Metropolitan Police.
Next week, I'll discuss the brutal murders themselves, the trial and the aftermath.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
https://www.britishmurders.com/
Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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My recording equipment:
Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone
Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1
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Recorded in:
Hindenberg PRO
Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
References:
www.britishmurders.com/dennisnilsenpt1/
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In this episode of British Murders, I welcome Lorraine Purdon to the show to discuss the case of American mass murderer Ronald DeFeo Jr.
On November 13, 1974, Defeo Jr. brutally murdered his mum, dad, brothers and sisters at their shared home in Amityville, New York.
He was handed six sentences of 25 years to life and died aged 69 on March 12, 2021.
His case inspired the book and film versions of The Amityville Horror.
You may know Lorraine as the host of Once Upon a Nightmare, but she has a new true crime podcast focusing on North, Central and South American murder cases.
You can find and support 'American Murder Stories' here:
https://linktr.ee/americanmurderstories
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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My recording equipment:
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Recorded using:
Zoom (video)
Hindenberg PRO (my audio)
Adobe Audition (Lorraine's audio)
Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
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In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the tragic story of Cynthia Bolshaw.
Cynthia was murdered in her luxury bungalow in Heswall, the Wirral, on October 8, 1983, and her body was placed face down into 18-inch deep bathwater.
Police had no idea who the culprit was until advances in DNA technology led them to a suspect almost 16 years later in March 1999.
John Edwin Taft was eventually convicted of Cynthia's murder but always proclaimed his innocence.
Did the police catch the man responsible? Or was John Taft sent down due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time?
This season finale is a real-life murder mystery, and I'd love to hear your opinions about it.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded in:
Hindenberg PRO
Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
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I welcome American paranormal historian Miranda Young to the show in this interview episode.
Miranda began investigating with a paranormal team in 2013, with her role being that of an investigator, photo analyst, video/audio evidence producer and marketing specialist.
Miranda left the team in 2018 due to the volume of travelling and exploring she was doing independently.
As a result, Ghost Biker Explorations was born, and the rest, as they say, is history.
This episode sees Miranda telling three cases from across the pond in a unique combination of true crime, history and the paranormal.
The three cases covered within this episode are:
1. The 1927 Robbins High School Auditorium Shooting (Robbins, Tennessee, USA)
2. The Rampart Street Murder House (New Orleans, Louisiana, USA)
3. The Willows Weep House (Cayuga, Indiana, USA)
You can find and support 'Ghost Biker Explorations' here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded in:
Zencastr
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Mastered in:
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In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Lee Ford.
In August/September 2000, Lee Ford murdered his 36-year-old wife Lesley Ford in Carnkie, Cornwall, along with four of her children from her first marriage.
Lee initially buried all five bodies in a woodshed at the bottom of their garden before re-burying two of the bodies in a field in Treluswell, Cornwall.
On May 24, 2001, Lee was handed five separate life sentences at Bristol Crown Court with a minimum term of 27 years.
He will be eligible to apply for parole in October 2027.
You can find Nicki Budden's petition to keep Lee Ford behind bars here:
https://www.change.org/p/government-ensure-a-killer-stays-inside-never-comes-out
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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My recording equipment:
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Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface
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Sony CX450 Handycam
Recorded in:
Hindenberg PRO
Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
References:
www.britishmurders.com/leeford/
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I welcome British writer and award-winning journalist Stephen Bates to the show in this interview episode to discuss the Major Herbert Armstrong case from 1921.
For over 45 years, Stephen has reported as a journalist from more than 40 countries worldwide.
He's reported for the BBC, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, and The Guardian for 22 of those 45 years.
Stephen is now a freelance writer, a regular broadcaster and the author of nine books, with one more scheduled for publication in 2022.
Stephen's latest book 'The Poisonous Solicitor: The True Story of a 1920s Murder Mystery', released on April 7, 2022, is available to purchase here:
https://iconbooks.com/ib-title/the-poisonous-solicitor/
You can find and support Stephen Bates here:
http://stephenbateswriter.com/
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
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In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Nathan Maynard-Ellis and David Leesley.
On May 11, 2019, Nathan Maynard-Ellis entered the Bottle & Cork pub in Dudley, West Midlands, where he met 42-year-old Julia Rawson.
The pair left the pub at 2:00 am on May 12, 2019, and nobody saw Julia alive again.
Nathan and his partner David murdered Julia before dismembering her into 11 pieces and scattering her body parts all over their home town of Tipton, West Midlands.
On December 21, 2020, both men were handed life sentences with minimum terms of 30 years and 19 years, respectively.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In this movie review episode, I am joined by Lorraine from the "true crime in horror" podcast 'Once Upon a Nightmare'.
This film marked the directorial debut of Mimi Cave, and it was released on March 4, 2022 (in the USA via Hulu) and March 18, 2022 (in the UK via Disney+).
This episode has a great blooper included in my intro, and I once again attempted to do a trailer for the film.
You can find and support 'Once Upon a Nightmare' here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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I welcome Neil Lancaster to the show in this interview episode.
Neil is a former RAF Military Policeman and Police Officer who served in the Metropolitan Police for 25 years between 1990 and 2015.
After retiring, Neil turned his hand to writing crime and thriller novels whilst also working as a broadcaster and commentator on true crime documentaries.
Neil's fourth book 'The Blood Tide', released on March 31, 2022, is the second in the highly acclaimed DS Max Craigie series and is available to purchase here:
The Blood Tide (DS Max Craigie Book 2) – HarperCollins Publishers UK
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of John Taylor.
On November 26, 2000, John Taylor abducted 16-year-old Leanne Tiernan from Houghley Gill in Bramley, Leeds, before strangling her to death at his home.
John was initially handed two life sentences in July 2002 with a minimum term to serve of 20 years, but that was increased when several cold case reviews revealed that Leanne was not his first victim.
In February 2003, John was handed two further life sentences and a 30-year minimum after pleading guilty to the rape of two women between 1988 and 1989.
In October 2018, John was handed a whole life order after it was revealed that he had committed 16 total offences between 1977 and 1996 against five separate women and children.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded in:
Audacity
Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
References:
www.britishmurders.com/johntaylor/
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In this movie review episode, I am joined by Steven "Bob" Marshall of 'The Slasher Vidcast' as we discuss 2022's 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.
David Blue Garcia directed this film, and it was released on Netflix worldwide on February 18, 2022.
We had a great time recording this, so I hope you enjoy it.
Consider this a bonus episode (a bit of fun).
You can find and support 'The Slasher Vidcast' here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Zoom
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DaVinci Resolve 17
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I welcome Dr Amanda Brown to the show in this interview episode.
Dr Brown used to be a general practitioner with a comfortable, suburban practice before changing direction and working with prisoners.
She has worked as a doctor in a teenage detention centre as well as Wormwood Scrubs and currently works at Bronzefield, the largest women-only prison in Europe.
She has previously written two books about her time as a prison doctor, 2019's 'The Prison Doctor' and 2020's 'The Prison Doctor: Women Inside'.
Dr Brown's third book 'The Prison Doctor: The Final Sentence', released on March 17, 2022, is available to purchase here:
The Prison Doctor: The Final Sentence – HarperCollins Publishers UK
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Jake Notman.
On November 19, 2020, partners Jake Notman and Lauren Bloomer celebrated the release of the ninth generation video game console, the PlayStation 5.
In preparation, Jake had purchased an edible brownie which they both ate shortly before bed.
Jake, however, had a terrible trip, and in the early hours of November 20, 2020, he violently attacked and killed Lauren.
Lauren recorded the entire attack on her phone.
Jake Notman was found guilty of unlawful manslaughter and sentenced to 8 years and eight months imprisonment.
He will be eligible for release on license on November 23, 2025, two-thirds of the way into his sentence.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded using:
Audacity
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Edited in:
DaVinci Resolve 17
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You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
My most recent guest appearance on 'Out of the Blank' can be found here:
My guest appearance on 'Kinda Murdery' can be found here:
References:
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I welcome former British soldier and undercover police officer Shay Doyle to the show in this interview episode.
Shay's police career spanned 17 years, and he was one of the UK's chosen few Level 1 undercover operatives.
Posing as a professional criminal, he came face to face with some of Britain's most dangerous gangsters and was part of a hand-picked team chosen to hunt down the now-convicted murderer Dale Cregan.
After being medically discharged from the police in 2020, Shay is now a mental health advocate working alongside professionals and organisations to tackle the stigma attached to mental health in high-risk and high-pressure roles.
He is also a passionate activist against gun, gang and knife crime.
Shay's book 'Deep Cover: How I took down Britain's most dangerous gangsters', released on March 3, 2022, is available to purchase here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Christopher Farrow.
On March 15, 1994, 33-year-old Christopher tricked his way into the home of 51-year-old divorcee Wendy Speakes in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Christopher sexually assaulted Wendy before stabbing her a total of 9 times, killing her.
A shoe fetishist, Christopher forced Wendy to wear a pair of blue mule shoes that he'd purchased from a local charity shop a few days earlier and placed a pair of Wendy's black stiletto's on her bedside table whilst he carried out the attack.
The case remained unsolved for six years until advances in computer technology linked Christopher's fingerprint to one found at the crime scene.
Christopher Farrow was handed a life sentence on November 14, 2000, with a minimum term to serve of 18 years.
He has been denied parole twice since 2018.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded using:
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Edited in:
Audacity
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
References:
www.britishmurders.com/christopherfarrow/
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In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Welsh child murderer Harold Jones.
In June 1921, 15-year-old Harold was acquitted of murdering 8-year-old schoolgirl Freda Burnell.
Two weeks after being released from custody, Harold murdered 11-year-old schoolgirl Florence Little.
He served 20 years in prison after confessing to both murders and was released in 1941 at the age of 35.
Some believe Harold Jones was responsible for committing the ‘Jack the Stripper' murders in the 1960s.
He died of bone cancer in January 1971.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8
Recorded using:
Audacity
Zoom
Edited in:
Audacity
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/haroldjones/
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In the third episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Colin Hatch.
On July 19, 1993, 21-year-old paedophile Colin Hatch snatched 7/8-year-old Sean Williams outside Norfolk Close tower block.
Colin sexually assaulted Sean in the bedroom of his flat before suffocating him to death with a plastic bag, placing his body inside two bin bags and leaving it in the tower block's elevator.
He was handed a life sentence on January 28, 1994, by Judge Nina Lowry, but no minimum term to serve was set.
Colin Hatch was murdered on February 22, 2011, by fellow inmate Damien Fowkes at HMP Full Sutton.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded using:
Audacity
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Edited in:
Audacity
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/colinhatch/
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In the second episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Brian Blackwell.
On July 25, 2004, 18-year-old Brian Blackwell brutally murdered his parents, Sydney and Jackie Blackwell, with a claw hammer and a knife.
He stabbed his parents a total of 50 times between them.
After being diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) by three psychiatrists and two psychologists, Brian was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.
He was handed a life sentence on June 29, 2005, by Mr Justice Royce with a minimum term to serve of 12 years.
As the result of a parole board hearing in 2016, Brian was released from Swinfen Hall Young Offender's Institution and is now a free man.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
https://www.britishmurders.com/
Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded using:
Audacity
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Edited in:
Audacity
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/brianblackwell/
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I welcome criminologist and author Christopher Berry-Dee to the show in this interview episode.
Christopher has written over 30 true crime books and frequently appears on TV documentaries as a leading authority on serial homicide.
His 2003 book 'Talking with Serial Killers' has been translated into 8 languages and has sold over 1.5 million copies.
Christopher was a researcher/interviewer for the acclaimed 12-part documentary series 'The Serial Killers', which aired in 1995, and has consulted on the cases of Fred & Rose West, Ian Brady & Myra Hindley and Dr Harold Shipman.
Over the years Christopher has spoken to multiple serial killers including "Genesee River Killer" Arthur Shawcross, Aileen Wuornos, "The Yorkshire Ripper" Peter Sutcliffe, Harvey "The Hammer" Carignan and "The Roadside Strangler" Michael Ross.
Christopher's latest book 'Talking with Serial Killers: Sleeping with Psychopaths' was released on January 6, 2022, and is available to purchase here:
You can find and support Christopher Berry-Dee here:
https://www.christopherberrydee.com/
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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DaVinci Resolve 17
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In the first episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the tragic story of the ‘Babes in the Wood’ murders.
On October 9, 1986, a 20-year-old man named Russell Bishop sexually assaulted and strangled two 9-year-old girls named Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway.
He was arrested, taken to trial and acquitted in 1987.
In 1990, Bishop went on to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl, leaving her for dead.
This time, the girl survived, and Bishop was handed a life sentence with a minimum term to serve of 14 years.
Due to advances in technology and the passing of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, Bishop was retaken to trial in 2018 and found guilty of the murders of Nicola and Karen.
He was handed two life sentences with a minimum term to serve of 36 years.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
https://www.britishmurders.com/
Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded using:
Audacity
Zoom
Edited in:
Audacity
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here:
You can purchase 'Babes in the Wood: Two girls murdered. A guilty man walks free. Can the police get justice?' by Graham Bartlett with Peter James here:
References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/russellbishop/
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In the fourth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I am told the story of Mark Twitchell by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories Podcast.
Twitchell was convicted of first-degree murder on April 12, 2011, for the murder of Johnny Altinger.
He was handed a life sentence with a minimum term to serve of 25 years.
This case is notorious because Twitchell claims to have been inspired by fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan, the protagonist of the 'Dexter' book series and TV show.
This is the second of two collaboration episodes Bobbie and I recently recorded. To hear me tell the story of Penelope Jackson, check out Killer Stories.
You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here:
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My episode on Penelope Jackson can be found here:
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qbfrZo
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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DaVinci Resolve 17
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Bobbie's references:
https://www.britishmurders.com/marktwitchell/
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In this off-season episode, I am once again chatting to my good friend Lorraine from the horror movie podcast 'Once Upon a Nightmare'.
This episode was actually recorded for Lorraine’s podcast, but we had such a fun time, so I thought I’d bring the episode across here so you can all give it a listen.
This movie was a staple of my childhood and I still quote it daily.
Lots and lots of laughs were had.
You can find and support 'Once Upon a Nightmare' here:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Recorded using:
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Audacity
DaVinci Resolve 17
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I welcome American paranormal investigator Kristy Sumner to the show in this interview episode.
In 2014, Kristy, her sisters and friends formed the Soul Sisters Paranormal team.
The team has travelled all across America to investigate supposed haunted locations.
In a unique combination of true crime and the paranormal, this episode sees Kristy tell me the stories of three infamous American murder cases followed by her experiences in each of the respective murder houses.
The three cases covered within this episode are:
1. Kate "Ma" Barker and the Barker-Karpis Gang (Marion County, Florida, USA)
2. Lizzie Borden and the Fall River Axe Murders (Fall River, Massachusetts, USA)
3. The Villisca Axe Murders (Villisca, Iowa, USA)
You can find and support 'Soul Sisters Paranormal' here:
https://www.soulsistersparanormal.com/
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Zoom
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Audacity
DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
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In the season 4 special of British Murders, I'm telling the story of Levi Bellfield, aka “The "Bus Stop Killer”.
Bellfield was found guilty on February 25, 2008, of the murders of Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange and the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy, for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
On June 23, 2011, Bellfield was found guilty of a third murder, 13-year-old schoolgirl Amanda “Milly” Dowler.
Bellfield is the only UK serial killer to be handed two whole life orders, meaning he will never be considered for parole.
This week we'll discuss the murders themselves as well as the trials that followed.
We'll be focusing on the victims this week instead of Levi Bellfield.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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Purchase 'The Bus Stop Killer: Milly Dowler, Her Murder and the Full Story of the Sadistic Serial Killer Levi Bellfield' by Geoffrey Wansell here:
Milly's Fund: https://millysfund.org.uk
Suzy Lamplugh Trust: https://www.suzylamplugh.org
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References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/levibellfieldpart2/
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In the season 4 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Levi Bellfield, aka “The Bus Stop Killer”.
Bellfield was found guilty on February 25, 2008, of the murders of Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange and the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy, for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
On June 23, 2011, Bellfield was found guilty of a third murder, 13-year-old schoolgirl Amanda “Milly” Dowler.
Bellfield is the only UK serial killer to be handed two whole life orders, meaning he will never be considered for parole.
In the first episode of this 2 part special, we'll focus on Bellfield’s childhood and background before the murders.
Next week, we'll discuss the murders themselves as well as the trials that followed.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
https://www.britishmurders.com/
Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic
My recording equipment:
Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1Jkkj
Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8
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Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8
Purchase 'The Bus Stop Killer: Milly Dowler, Her Murder and the Full Story of the Sadistic Serial Killer Levi Bellfield' by Geoffrey Wansell here:
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DaVinci Resolve 17
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Auphonic
References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/levibellfieldpart1/
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In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of James Patterson Smith and Kelly-Anne Bates.
On April 16, 1996, middle-aged James Smith drowned his 17-year-old girlfriend, Kelly-Anne, in the bath.
Kelly-Anne had been brutally tortured by James for around 4 weeks prior to being murdered.
Detective Sergeant Joseph Monaghan said he has never seen a case as horrific as this in his 15 years on the police force.
James Smith was handed a life sentence on November 19, 1997, with a minimum term to serve of 20 years.
This is one of the most brutal cases I’ve ever researched, so prepare yourself before listening.
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In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Peter Reeve and PC Ian Dibell.
On July 9, 2012, Reeve confronted his neighbour Trevor Marshall in Clacton-on-Sea and fired several handgun shots towards him.
Trevor was hit once in the leg and survived, but the same can’t be said for heroic police officer Ian Dibell.
Despite being off-duty at the time of the attack, PC Dibell attempted to disarm Reeve but was shot in the chest during the scuffle.
PC Dibell died almost instantly due to suffering fatal aorta damage.
Peter Reeve shot himself in the head the following morning at All Saints Church in the neighbouring village of Writtle.
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Intro music:
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In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Euan Peters and Shafiul Islam.
Peters, who also went by Sax Coke, was an underground UK hip hop artist who was well known to the police.
On November 14, 2019, Peters visited Islam’s flat in Newport, South Wales, and proceeded to attack him multiple times with a glass Kopparberg cider bottle.
Islam suffered severe brain injuries and died 6 days later at Royal Gwent Hospital as a result.
Peters received a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years in April 2021.
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Intro music:
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In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Lee James and Bijan Ebrahimi.
Bijan arrived in the UK as a refugee from Iran in 2000 and settled in South Bristol.
He received horrific abuse, both physical and verbal, from his neighbours at several different housing estates.
On July 13, 2013, Bijan was kicked to death by his neighbour Lee James after incorrectly being branded as a paedophile by the other residents.
Lee James was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years.
This case is notable for the lack of support Bijan received from both Avon & Somerset Constabulary as well as Bristol City Council.
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Intro music:
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In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Colin Cheetham and Stuart Ludlam.
Gun enthusiast Cheetham had always dreamed of committing the perfect murder with a complete stranger as his victim.
On September 17, 2009, his dream came true as he shot and killed 43-year-old taxi driver Stuart Ludlam at Cromford Railway Station.
Cheetham had zero connection to Ludlam, and most frightening of all, there was zero motive behind the killing.
Cheetham was sentenced to life imprisonment in June 2010 with a minimum term of 30 years.
He died at HMP Wakefield on May 1, 2020, at the age of 71.
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Intro music:
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In this mid-season break episode, I am joined by Sheffield-born composer David John Brady.
Dave is a good mate of mine who I’ve known for years and he’s the one who created my intro music.
We sat down recently and reviewed Danny Boyle’s 2002 British horror movie ‘28 Days Later’.
To say this zombie horror movie is such a classic, you may be shocked to hear I’d never seen it before.
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In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Ben Blakeley and Jayden Parkison.
A serial domestic abuser, Ben regularly beat up and strangled every girlfriend he had in his life.
Sadly, 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson’s experience with Ben was no different.
Despite leaving her abuser in November 2013, Jayden discovered she was pregnant with Ben’s child.
As they discussed the pregnancy the following month, Ben strangled and killed Jayden before burying her body in his uncle’s grave.
He was handed a life sentence in July 2014 with a minimum term to serve of 20 years.
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Intro music:
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In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Stuart Hulse and Shirley Brown.
In June 1996, Hulse attended a "sordid sex party" with ten other individuals.
At the party, Hulse watched an extreme pornographic video and became frustrated when he was left on his own after everyone else coupled up and disappeared to different bedrooms.
Hulse took a taxi home, snuck into Shirley Brown's house and sexually assaulted her. He was re-enacting the acts portrayed in the video.
He then strangled Shirley to death with her tights and went home.
He was handed a life sentence in January 1998 and told in 2008 that he must serve a minimum of 17 years behind bars before being eligible for parole.
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Intro music:
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https://www.britishmurders.com/stuarthulse/
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In the third episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of David and Diane Chenery-Wickens.
In January 2008, David reported Diane as missing to the police after the pair travelled by train from West Sussex to London.
Diane was a makeup artist and had a meeting at the BBC’s headquarters, but she never showed up.
It was later revealed that David had in fact made the trip to London alone, having killed his wife 2 days earlier.
Diane’s body was found 4 months later in a woodland area near the railway where David was a volunteer.
David was handed a life sentence in March 2009 with a minimum term to serve of 18 years.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the second episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the bizarre story of Anthony Antoniou and Walter McCarthy.
In the early 1990s, Antoniou began a relationship with up-and-coming UK singer-songwriter Gabrielle.
They were together for three years, but Antoniou decided to leave the R&B star on the same day their son was born - April 16, 1995.
In December 1995, Antoniou and his friend Timothy Redhead drove his stepfather Walter McCarthy to the Derbyshire Peak District.
Whilst pulling into a layby, Antoniou stabbed Walter 52 times with a commando knife before decapitating him with a Japanese ceremonial sword.
Antoniou was handed a life sentence in March 1997 but only served 14 years behind bars.
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Intro music:
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In the first episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the tragic story of Olga Freeman and her son Dylan Freeman.
During the UK's first Coronavirus lockdown, Olga Freeman, who had a history of suffering from depression and anxiety, had a complete mental breakdown.
Her son, Dylan, who had been diagnosed with autism, global neurodevelopmental delay, progressive myopia and significant difficulties with language and communication, self-help and independence, required around the clock care.
After Dylan's special school closed during the first national lockdown and Olga was only receiving around 12 hours a week's worth of assistance from her friend to help care for her son, Olga was at her wits' end.
On August 15, 2020, Olga killed Dylan, placed his body where he liked to sleep and surrounded him with his toys.
On February 11, 2021, Olga was handed a hospital order without a limit of time, which means she will be detained in a psychiatric hospital indefinitely.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the third volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I discuss the case of The Chicago Tylenol Murders with Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories.
The Chicago Tylenol murders were a series of poisoning deaths resulting from drug tampering in the Chicago metropolitan area in 1982.
The victims had all taken Tylenol-branded acetaminophen capsules that had been laced with potassium cyanide.
A total of seven people died in the original poisonings, with several more deaths in subsequent copycat crimes, and no suspect was ever charged or convicted of the poisonings.
This is the second of two collaboration episodes Bobbie and I recently recorded. To hear me tell the story of Jamaican murderer Ricardo Linton, check out Killer Stories.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In this episode, I am once again joined by my good friend Lorraine from the horror movie podcast 'Once Upon a Nightmare'.
Lorraine and I are going through a phase of watching direct to video B-movie's, especially ones involving animals.
Therefore, for this episode, we decided to discuss Ryan Bellgardt's 2018 movie 'The Jurassic Games'.
You may have guessed from the title that this movie was marketed as 'Jurassic Park (1993)’ meets 'The Hunger Games (2012)'.
This hidden gem of a movie surprised us both and it's one we'll certainly be watching again at some point.
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Intro music:
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In this very special bonus episode of British Murders, I am joined by John from the 'Reddit On Wiki' podcast and my lifelong friend Dav as we discuss the double-murder suicide case of former WWE wrestler Chris Benoit.
Over a three-day period from June 22 to 24, 2007, the former two-time world champion killed his wife Nancy Benoit and their 7-year-old son, Daniel, before finally hanging himself.
Benoit was booked to become ECW Champion at WWE’s Vengeance: Night of Champions pay-per-view on Sunday, June 24, 2007, but he no-showed the event.
On Monday, June 25, 2007, WWE cancelled their scheduled three-hour-long live Raw TV show and replaced it with a tribute to Chris Benoit's life and career.
On Tuesday, June 26, 2007, after details of the murder-suicide became available, the company aired a recorded statement before its ECW broadcast advising that Benoit’s name would not be mentioned again.
Except for his results and listings in WWE's title history, the WWE website has removed all past mentions of Benoit, including his biography and the video tribute comments made by his fellow wrestlers.
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Intro music:
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https://www.britishmurders.com/chrisbenoit/
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In the season 3 special of British Murders, I tell the tragic story of the preventable death of 6-year-old Ellie May Butler.
In February 2007, when she was just 6 weeks old, Ellie was rushed to hospital with retinal haemorrhages, a subdural haemorrhage and swelling on the brain.
Her father, Ben Butler, was arrested and Ellie went to live with her maternal grandparents for the next 5 years.
In November 2012, Ellie was ordered back into the custody of her birth parents by High Court Judge Mary Hogg.
On October 28, 2013, less than a year later, Ellie was murdered at home by her father.
In this second episode of the 2 part special, we'll be focusing on the events leading up to Ellie’s death.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the season 3 special of British Murders, I tell the tragic story of the preventable death of 6-year-old Ellie May Butler.
In February 2007, when she was just 6 weeks old, Ellie was rushed to hospital with retinal haemorrhages, a subdural haemorrhage and swelling on the brain.
Her father, Ben Butler, was arrested and Ellie went to live with her maternal grandparents for the next 5 years.
In November 2012, Ellie was ordered back into the custody of her birth parents by High Court Judge Mary Hogg.
On October 28, 2013, less than a year later, Ellie was murdered at home by her father.
In the first episode of this 2 part special, we'll be focusing on the events leading up to Ellie’s death.
Next week, we'll discuss the events that occurred in the aftermath of Ellie’s death.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of sisters Sabah and Saima Khan.
On May 23, 2016, Sabah brutally murdered her older sister Saima at their shared family home in Luton, England.
Sabah had been having an affair with Saima's husband Hafeez for a period of 4 years and felt that she could have him to herself if Saima was taken out of the picture.
Saima was stabbed a total of 68 times by her younger sister in an attack that lasted a total of 8 minutes.
Sabah Khan was sentenced to life imprisonment in October 2017 with a minimum term to serve of 22 years before she is eligible for parole.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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https://www.britishmurders.com/sabahkhan/
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In this episode, I am joined by Brett Curtis as we discuss 'Us (2019)'.
Brett is an aspiring British actor whose love for cinema runs as deep, if not deeper, than mine.
'Us', which is directed and written by Jordan Peele, follows the story of a family whose serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorise them.
Join Brett and me as we take a deep dive into this critically acclaimed horror film.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of "Devilman" David Harker.
In April 1998, David Harker killed Julie Paterson in his flat by strangulation.
He then claimed to have cut off some flesh from Julie's thigh, fried it in garlic butter and ate it with pasta.
David also claimed to be a necrophiliac and told psychiatrists he'd had sex with Julie's corpse before wiping it down with bleach and sawing off her head and limbs.
To this day, Julie Paterson's head, arms and legs have never been found.
David Harker pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. He was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 14 years.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/davidharker/
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In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the tragic story of Bill Williamson and his killer Ann Browning.
Bill was 82 when he was murdered by 53-year-old Ann.
He was convinced by her to sell his home and to move in with her.
On the same day the house sale was completed, Bill moved in with Ann and was brutally killed by her.
Ann was sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2011 with a minimum term of 25 years.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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My recording equipment:
Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic
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Audacity
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References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/annbrowning/
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In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Theodore Johnson.
After being born in Jamaica in 1954, Theodore emigrated to the UK with his first wife, Yvonne Johnson, in 1980.
In 1981, Theodore was sent to prison for three years after being charged with Yvonne's manslaughter.
Theodore went on to kill two more female spouses, a crime known as uxoricide, between 1993 and 2016.
He was sentenced to serve a minimum term of 26 years in prison on January 5, 2018. The sentence would later be increased to 30 years.
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In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Graham Frederick Young aka The Teacup Poisoner.
On July 5, 1962, at the age of 14, Graham Young was sentenced to serve 15 years in Broadmoor Hospital for maliciously administering poison to his dad, sister, and school friend Christopher Williams.
After serving just short of 9 years, Young was released from Broadmoor on February 4, 1971.
He went on to poison around 70 of his work colleagues, killing two of them in the process.
On June 29, 1972, Young was found guilty of the murders and sentenced to life imprisonment.
He died of a myocardial infarction at Parkhurst Prison on August 1, 1990.
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In this mid-season break episode, I am joined by fellow Yorkshire folk Phil and Laura, who co-host 'The Horror Project Podcast'.
After first discussing Sam Raimi's 'The Evil Dead (1981)' on The Horror Project, Phil, Laura, and I turned our attention to that film's sequel - 'Evil Dead II (1987)'.
This highly-rated film is a cult classic in the horror community and dear to Phil's heart.
But, on the contrary, Laura and I had never seen either film before, so this was our first venture into all things 'Evil Dead'.
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In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Lorraine from the true crime and horror podcast 'Once Upon a Nightmare'.
Lorraine and I discuss the 2018 slasher film 'Halloween', the 11th instalment in the Halloween film series.
This 'recalibration' of the series comes 40 years after the original Halloween (1978) and is a continuation of the story from that first instalment.
There are plenty of differing opinions on display here as well as many laughs.
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In the Season 2 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Scottish paedophile and serial killer Robert Black, one of Britain's most notorious and deadly serial child killers.
Black was convicted in 1994 of sexually assaulting and murdering three young girls aged between 5 and 11 as well as attempting to kidnap another 15-year old during the 1980s.
He was handed 10 concurrent life sentences with a minimum term of 35 years before later being convicted in 2011 of murdering a 9-year-old girl in Northern Ireland in 1981.
Robert Black died of natural causes at Maghaberry prison on January 12, 2016.
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Paedophile gets life for "horrific" attack on girl. (1990, August 11). The Guardian, 5. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
Triple murder hunt goes on. (1990, August 11). The Guardian, 5. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
Driver accused of killing girls. (1992, March 12). The Guardian, 17. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
Van driver denies child murders and kidnappings. (1994, April 14). The Guardian, 24. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
Murdered girl seen with mystery car, Black trial told. (1994, May 06). The Guardian, 6. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
Black enquiry widened to 19 attacks across Europe. (1994, May 20). The Guardian, 1. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
Overprotected, under-prepared. (1994, July 05). The Guardian, 3. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.
Retired police officer at Jennifer Cardy murder trial. (2011, October 12). BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15281723
Jennifer Cardy: A 30-year wait for justice. (2011, October 27). BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15434091
McKittrick, D. (2011, October 28). Child killer Robert Black guilty of Jennifer Cardy murder. Belfast Telegraph.
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I tell the story of Sarah Dazley and William Dazley in this final episode of season 2.
Sarah was found guilty of murdering her ex-husband William Dazley in October 1842.
Her weapon of choice was arsenic.
Sarah was also accused of killing her first husband, Simeon Mead, and the pair's son, Jonah Mead, but she wasn't charged with either of those murders.
She was sentenced to death by hanging. Her execution took place at Bedford Prison on August 5, 1843.
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I tell the story of Tony Jasinskyj and Marion Crofts in this episode.
Tony sexually assaulted and murdered 14-year-old Marion Crofts on June 6, 1981.
Marion was cycling to band practice before being attacked by Tony, a Lance Corporal in the British Army stationed at Browning Barracks in Aldershot at the time of the murder.
The case is notable for the 21-year delay in justice before Tony was found guilty as a result of advances in DNA testing.
He was sentenced to life imprisonment in May 2002.
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I tell the story of Dale Tarbox and Susan Howells in this episode.
Dale killed Susan in his rented Bradford apartment in February 2019 and attempted to cremate her body by using a garden incinerator bin.
After that plan failed, he enlisted the help of Keith Wadsworth, and the pair buried Susan's body in a shallow grave at Whitegates Caravan Park in Doncaster.
Dale Tarbox was handed a life sentence with an initial minimum term of 16 years, which was extended to 18 years when Solicitor General Michael Ellis stepped in not long after the trial had concluded.
Keith Wadsworth was sentenced to serve three years and seven months in prison for assisting an offender and for the unlawful burial of Susan's body.
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I tell the story of Christopher and Ryan Hawkins in this episode.
Christopher violently attacked two of his children with a knife in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, on September 23, 2007.
His 14-year-old daughter Donna survived the frenzied attack, but 4-year-old Ryan died due to his injuries.
Christopher was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years in March 2008.
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I tell the story of Harpreet and Geeta Aulakh in this episode.
Harpreet, or "Sunny" as he was more commonly known, was careful to ensure he had an alibi on November 16, 2009.
That evening, Sunny had organised the murder of his wife, Geeta Aulakh.
The other individuals involved in the murder were Sher Singh (Geeta's killer), Harpreet Singh (the getaway driver) and Jaswant Dhillon (Sunny's enforcer).
All four men received life sentences, with a minimum term of 28 years for Sunny and 22 years for Sher, Harpreet and Jaswant.
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I tell the story of John Sweeney, Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields in this episode.
John murdered and dismembered Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields, two former girlfriends, before dumping their remains in canals in Rotterdam, Netherlands and London, England.
He was already serving a life sentence for attempted murder on a third ex-girlfriend when he was linked to the murders of Melissa and Paula.
He was subsequently handed a Whole Life Order.
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I tell the story of Frederick Baker and Fanny Adams in this episode.
Frederick abducted 8-year-old Fanny Adams on August 24, 1867, before murdering her and cutting her body into several pieces, with some parts never being found.
Frederick was the last person to be hanged in public at Winchester Jail, with his execution taking place on December 24, 1867.
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I tell the story of Ruth Ellis and David Blakely in this episode.
Ruth was a British escort and nightclub hostess who shot and killed her lover, David Blakely, on April 10, 1955.
She was the last woman to be hanged in the UK, with her execution taking place on July 13, 1955.
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I tell the story of Akshar Ali, Yasmin Ahmed and Sinead Wooding in this first episode of season 2.
Akshar and Yasmin murdered Sinead Wooding, Akshar's wife, in the West Yorkshire city of Leeds in May 2017.
Sinead's body was then wrapped in a duvet before being dumped in a wooded area and set alight.
Both Akshar and Yasmins received life sentences for the murder with minimum terms of 22 years.
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I welcome British historian and author Mark Russell to the show in this interview episode to tell me about the murder of Julia Wallace in January 1931.
This complex case has so many twists, turns and unresolved questions that it is regarded internationally as a classic murder mystery.
Mark has been working on a book about the case for the last decade, and it was finally released on January 20th 2021, to mark the 90th anniversary of Julia Wallace's death.
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In the Season 1 special of British Murders, I tell the story of British murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, aka "The Moors Murderers".
Brady and Hindley sexually assaulted and killed five children between 1963 and 1965. They both received multiple life sentences before passing away in 2002 (Hindley) and 2017 (Brady).
In part 1, we looked into the early life and background of the deadly couple known as "The Moors Murderers".
In this episode, we'll be focusing on how the couple carried out the rest of their killing spree before their capture in late 1965.
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In the Season 1 special of British Murders, I tell the story of British murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, aka "The Moors Murderers".
Brady and Hindley sexually assaulted and killed five children between 1963 and 1965. They both received multiple life sentences before passing away in 2002 (Hindley) and 2017 (Brady).
In the first episode of this 2 part special, we'll be focusing on the early life and background of the deadly couple.
We'll also explore the build-up and execution of their very first murder.
Next week, we'll focus on how the couple carried out the rest of their killing spree before being captured in late 1965.
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I tell the story of Stephen Marshall and Jeffrey Howe in this final episode of season 1.
Stephen murdered 49-year-old kitchen salesman Jeffrey Howe on March 8, 2009.
Jeffrey had allowed Stephen and his girlfriend, Sarah Bush, to stay at his flat in Southgate, London, without paying any rent.
After killing Jeffrey, Stephen dismembered him before scattering his body parts across Hertfordshire and Leicestershire.
Jeffrey's body parts, except his hands, were discovered between March 22 and April 11, 2009.
Stephen Marshall was handed a life sentence on February 1, 2010, with a minimum term of 36 years.
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I tell the story of English serial killer Robert Maudsley in this episode.
Robert Maudsley murdered John Farrell, David Francis, Salney Darwood and William Roberts between March 1974 and July 1978.
John Farrell was the only victim of Robert murdered outside prison walls.
Robert is one of the few murderers who became serial killers in prison.
Robert has spent over 40 years in solitary confinement, and his custom-built two-cell unit in the basement of Wakefield Prison is similar to that of Hannibal Lecter in Thomas Harris' novel 'The Silence of the Lambs'.
He is known as Britain's most dangerous prisoner.
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I tell the story of Amelia Dyer in this episode.
Amelia Dyer is suspected of murdering more than 400 infants between 1880-1896; however, only six deaths were attributed to her.
She received the death penalty after pleading guilty to the murder of Doris Marmon and was hanged in June 1896.
Amelia practised baby farming, a standard method of earning a living in late-Victorian Era Britain.
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I tell the story of Trevor Hardy in this episode.
Trevor Hardy murdered Janet Stewart, Wanda Skala and Sharon Mosoph between December 1974 and March 1976.
The three teenagers were aged fifteen, seventeen and seventeen, respectively.
He received three life sentences in May 1978 with a minimum term to serve of 30 years.
Trevor spent 35 years in prison before his death in September 2012 and was one of the longest-serving prisoners in England and Wales.
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I tell the story of Steve Wright in this episode.
Steve Wright murdered Tania Nicol, Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Annette Nicholls and Paula Clennell in Ipswich between October 2006 and December 2006.
All five women were reportedly sex workers.
He received a life sentence with a recommendation for a whole life order in February 2008.
Several other murders are suspected of being committed by Steve Wright, but to date, he has not been charged with any.
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I tell the story of Beverley Allitt in this episode.
Beverley Allitt was a state-enrolled nurse in the children's ward at Grantham and Kesteven Hospital in Lincolnshire when she murdered Liam Taylor, Timothy Hardwick, Becky Phillips and Claire Peck.
The children, aged seven weeks, eleven years, nine weeks and fifteen months, respectively, were killed between February and April 1991.
In total, Beverley attacked thirteen children over 59 days in 1991 and was handed thirteen concurrent terms of life imprisonment on May 28, 1993.
A sufferer of Munchausen syndrome, Allitt is thought to have carried out the attacks to attract attention to herself.
NOTE: Beverley is now eligible for release on parole as her minimum tariff of 30 years expired in November 2021. This information came to light after this episode was initially broadcast.
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I tell the story of John Cooper in this episode.
In December 1985, John Cooper killed siblings Richard and Helen Thomas in their farmhouse at Scoveston Park before burning the property.
Four years later, John took part in a recording of the UK gameshow Bullseye as a contestant on May 28, 1989.
John then murdered Peter and Gwenda Dixon a month later, in June 1989, as they walked along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in southwest Wales.
John was handed a whole life order for the murders in May 2011 and has also been linked with several other murders.
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I tell the story of Peter Tobin in this episode.
In February 1991, Peter murdered 15-year-old Vicky Hamilton.
Six months later, In August 1991, Peter murdered 18-year-old Dinah McNicol
Peter then murdered 23-year-old Polish student Angelika Kluk 15 years later in September 2006.
A diagnosed psychopath, Peter Tobin has been labelled as a man of no recognisable humanity and is suspected of committing multiple other murders.
NOTE: Peter Tobin died of cancer on October 8, 2022. This episode was broadcast before his death.
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I tell the story of John Haigh in this episode.
John Haigh murdered 6-9 people between 1944-1949 before being hanged in 1949.
A notorious fraudster, John Haigh was always motivated by profit and disposed of his victims by dissolving their bodies in sulphuric acid.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic
References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/johnhaigh/
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In the debut episode of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Bryan.
Peter murdered 21-year-old Nisha Sheth with a hammer in 1993 and was subsequently sent to Rampton Secure Hospital.
He was transferred to an open psychiatric ward in January 2004 before murdering Brian Cherry a month later on February 17.
Remanded to Broadmoor, Peter murdered fellow patient Richard Loudwell on April 25, 2004.
The confessed cannibal remains in Broadmoor to this day, and it is improbable that he will ever be released.
For all things British Murders, please visit my website:
https://www.britishmurders.com/
Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic
References:
https://www.britishmurders.com/peterbryan/
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Welcome to British Murders, a true crime podcast with a focus on British murder cases and serial killers.
Each season of the show will consist of 10 episodes, with a one-off, two-part special episode at the end of each season.
New episodes are released every Thursday @ 12am GMT.
We will mainly be looking at some of Britain's lesser known murder cases, however we will occasionally have a look at some of the more notorious ones.
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Intro music:
David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic
My recording equipment:
Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic
Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface
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En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.