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UK True Crime Podcast

ByAlways True Crime
470 episodes

Podcast Summary

The weekly UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by Adam, is the home of UK True Crime. With a brand new episode every Tuesday since 2016, it is where you discover a wide variety of lesser known UK cases and find new perspectives and insight on stories you may already know. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#1

An Insult Led To Murder: Episode 446

It was just a game of pool in the pub on a normal Monday evening in Wolverhampton, when a disagreement over the rules of the game led to a minor disagreement between strangers. But moments later, this incident led to 20 year old John Joyce losing his life in a brutal attack on the street outside the pub.Support me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-06-02•26mins
#2

History Repeating. Echoes of Murder : Episode 445

When Valerie Page first met her future husband David, he had a serious secret to tell her - that he was already a convicted murderer. Little did Valerie know that there were so many other secrets in his life. And one of them, would eventually lead to her own tragic death...Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-26•31mins
#3

True Crime Round-Up May 2025 - Monthly Bonus Episode

Hello, it's Adam. The bonus episode today, is the fifth of my regular monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast. Once again, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. I hope you find the chat interesting.Support me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-23•57mins
#4

Just A Normal Saturday Afternoon: Episode 444

It was just another normal Saturday afternoon at the meadows just outside Aylesbury. There were dog walkers, joggers and families enjoying their time together in the sun. But in the middle of the afternoon one man wasn't there to enjoy himself. He was angry. He was carrying a knife and was determined that he was going to 'harm someone'...Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-20•32mins
#5

A Terrifying Attack: Episode 443

At ninety years old, Mary Lewis was a recent widow who had lived a very good life. She had worked hard and played a major role in her community through the church, and was a very popular person in her part of Shropshire. So just why would someone attack and murder Mary in such a brutal way in her own home?Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-12•28mins
#6

"Why have sex in the room below Patrick?" : Episode 442

Gillian Johnstone was twenty-three when she landed a job with the Civil Service in Grays, becoming an Executive Officer at the Department of Social Security. Originally from Scotland and excited with the thought of her new job, she moved into a bedsit in Dagenham, Essex, close to her new place of work. Life at this time was good for Gillian – she was enjoying her new employment and her new home and she also enjoyed spending time with her boyfriend, Gary. But one other person in the house, Patrick Keane, took exception at something so incredibly minor and innocuous. But due to this, he made her life a total misery for the next decade....Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-05-05•31mins
#7

Murder At The Club: Episode 441

It had been another busy day at the Loco Works FC Social Club in Inverurie, with a football match in the afternoon and an evening function too. As Club President, Harold Petrie and his wife locked up - as they had done many times before - there was a raid to try to steal the takings of the day. And this robbery tragically left Harold dead at just 46 years old when he was brutally attacked and stabbed by one of the thieves. Who was responsible for his death?Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-29•33mins
#8

True Crime Round Up April 2025 - Monthly Bonus Episode

The bonus episode today, is the fourth of my regular monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast. Once again, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. We discussed, among other things:Fury as Glasgow killer deemed 'too ill for trial' released from psych unit;Off-duty cabbie raped woman he saw walking home;Raging thug repeatedly stabbed man he found in ex's wardrobe in sickening attack;UK drug dealers create their own cryptocurrency to launder dirty money;Theft and damage of defibrillators has 'life or death' impact;Parents welcome jail term for murder of son in Australia;Brit was burned alive in Ecuador after 'unstoppable' mob overpowered police;Gatwick hoaxer jailed for causing bomb scare on his own flight;Florida bride late for wedding caught on wild police video in speeding car;US YouTuber remains in custody in India after visiting restricted island with a Diet Coke can.Support me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-25•52mins

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#9

A Suspicious Fire: Episode 440

The fire hit the residential street in Newcastle-under-Lyme at around 4am. Luckily, the main house was ok and it was just the garage that was destroyed. But then it was found that a body had been discovered in the garage - just who could it be and why were they in the garage of this house?Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-21•28mins
#10

Operation Matrix: Episode 439

Operation Matrix saw a drugs gang of ten men sentenced to more than 120 years in prison for their part in a £53 million supply of cocaine into the UK.But what is the story between the headlines? It all started when Cumbria Police asked the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit to arrest a local drug dealer who was operating in beautiful Windermere, at the heart of the Lake District...Support me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-15•29mins
#11

Watching. Waiting. Listening : Episode 438

Joseph Scudder and his fiance, Yvonne Killian, had spent the day shopping for their wedding rings ahead of their wedding in The Bahamas. When home, Yvonne took a nap ahead of work that evening as Joseph headed out to work. Joseph returned home at 1 am. The front door was locked, so he went around to the back of the flat and peered through the back window which had been broken. His eyes were met with the haunting sight of his fiancé’s dead body on the sofa, an image he never could forget.Just who could possibly have wanted to hurt Yvonne? And why?Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-04-07•28mins
#12

A Bitter Revenge: Episode 437

When Sean Wearmouth wasn't home from his night out, his mum June wasn't unduly worried. After all, he was 29 and he had been through a hard time recently with losing his job and the breakdown of his relationship with his partner. But when he still wasn't home as time ticked by and there was no contact, she reported him to the police as missing. But then days later, the dreaded knock on the door came from the police to say that Sean had been murdered...Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-31•30mins
#13

Murder In The Park: Episode 436

It was just a normal evening as Sophie and Robert walked home after meeting friends. They stopped in the park to chat with some people they had met in the petrol station, but quickly the mood changed, and Robert and Sophie were subjected to the most terrible violence. The shocking events of the next few minutes would change so many lives forever.The Sophie Lancaster Foundation me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-25•31mins
#14

True Crime Round Up March 2025 - Monthly Bonus Episode

The bonus episode today, is the third of my regular monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast.Once again, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. We discussed:Dog walker, 74, sexually assaulted woman on dark Fife streetThief jailed for life for Amazon driver's murderMike Amesbury writes to Chancellor to formally resign as MPMurderer shouted ‘die die die’ as he stabbed man to death on quiet London streetPolice Scotland axes 12,000 investigations to reduce officer workloadFugitive wanted in John George murder case to be named in BBC Spotlight documentaryMan swallows stolen Tiffany earrings before police arrest himTwo criminals receive jail time after boasting on FacebookCCTV shows shoplifters using pythons to distract cashier before stealing from petrol stationLook out for the normal weekly episode on Tuesday.Support me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-22•46mins
#15

Looking For Company: Episode 435

Richard Sherratt was a father of three children, and a successful property developer. When he was found dead in his home in Bridgnorth, it was clear that he had been murdered. But his family, friends, and those he had dealt with in business had nothing but the highest praise for him. So just who had killed Richard? And why?Support me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-18•28mins
#16

Horror At The Beach: Episode 434

It was the start of the holidays as the two yound girls ran down to the beach, enjoying their freedom. Following heavy rain the evening before, the girls were enjoying a dry, sunny morning on the coast. One of the girls spotted something amongst the flotsam, near the high tide mark. As young children would, they curiously approached the mysterious object hidden in the debris. A black plastic bag lay out before them, clearly containing something large inside. The girls peered inside. Seconds later, upset and crying, they were both frantically running home from where their deeply concerned mum called the police.Support me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel to the podcast about Marc Sheehan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-11•33mins
#17

The First Drip Of Poison: Episode 433

Life was good for two doctors, Jeremy and Julia Wright, and their four children at their home in Surrey. But then there was an affair, and Jeremy left the family home, devastating Julia who was desperate for him to come home. But nobody could have predicted the lengths Julia would go to as she tried to bring her family back together again...Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon: my YouTube Channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-03-04•29mins
#18

An Au Pair in London: Episode 432

Like so many before her, Sophie Lionnet, from Troyes in north-east France, had moved to the UK to improve her English, and she took up a job as an au pair in south-west London. At first all was good and she made many friends. But then the toxic nature of the couple who employed her led to her life becoming a total nightmare. Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem Medouni put Sophie through an experience of utter terror, which ended in the most shocking way.Writing Credit: Tanita MatthewsBuy Tanita's new book today: me at Patreon: my videos at YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-25•34mins
#19

True Crime Round Up February 2025 - Monthly Bonus Episode

The bonus episode today, is the second of my monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast.Once again, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. I hope you find it of interest and let me know what you would like us to discuss in the March episode.Look out for the normal weekly episode on Tuesday.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-22•55mins
#20

An Out of Control City Trader: Episode 431

He was a promising young trader and Kweku Adoboli seemed destined for greatness in the world of finance. A rising star at Swiss bank UBS, his future was limitless. But in September 2011, the world would learn his name for a far darker reason. In a bombshell email, Adoboli confessed to something almost unimaginable: gambling away £1.4 billion of his employer’s money in a series of unauthorized trades that would become one of the biggest losses in financial history.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-18•32mins
#21

The Devil's Disciple: Episode 430

This episode comes from Coventry where thirty year old Thomas Coleman was taking a horticultural course to get the experience needed for a permanent job. There he met a man ten years his junior, Robert Green who was on the same course. The pair struck up a friendship of sorts, although the two men were markedly different people. For instance, Robert Green sported a satanic symbol tattooed across his forehead whilst Thomas Coleman placed great faith in his Christian beliefs – as you can see, not the most obvious of friends.When Green believed the Devil had told him to make a human sacrifice, the man he chose to attack was his quiet and gentle work colleague, Thomas Coleman.Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-11•34mins
#22

Bonus Episode - Interview with Grace, Host of REDRUM True Crime Podcast

I really enjoyed spending half an hour with one of the most talented true crime creators out there, Grace Cordell. We talked all things true crime, podcasting, YouTube, horror films and much more.As well as producing the successful REDRUM True Crime Podcast and YouTube Channel, Grace is an actress - you can see her in two films in 2025 - and also has a cookie business. All the links are below.Listen to the REDRUM True Crime PodcastSpotify linkApple linkWatch the REDRUM True Crime YouTube Channel Grace's cookies Grace in 'Dead before They Wake' February 2025 onwards, watch Grace in 'Cara' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-05•34mins
#23

An Entitled Man: Episode 429

It was 9.50 am when paramedics rushed to Queenswood Avenue in Bournemouth after a 999 call from Anita Turner. In a calm tone, she had told the call handler: “My son’s friend is staying with us. This morning I tried to wake both of them up but the girl didn’t wake up. I can’t wake her up.” The ‘friend’ she was referring to was her son’s girlfriend of the past few months, seventeen-year-old Emily Longley. Why had a seemingly fit and healthy Emily died that night?In this episode, we discover once again, how families are not always what they seem, and secrets are held within the four walls.Writing Credit: Tanita MatthewsBuy Tanita's new book today: Ribbon out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Entitled Man - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-02-04•33mins

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#24

A Cowardly Murder: Episode 428

Christian Thornton was the landlord of the Hammer & Pincers pub, in Widnes in the north-west of England, and a very popular landlord he was too, who was very popular and worked closely with the many charities in the community. He didn’t take any nonsense but he was a kind, good-humoured man who took his responsibilities as a landlord seriously. He had run the popular pub with his wife for 16 years and as well as their business, it was also the home of the couple and their three children.But on one quiet and very normal Sunday, events at the pub resulted in the most shocking murder.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-28•29mins
#25

Bonus Episode: Interview with Tanita Matthews - True Crime Author & Documentary Maker

In this special bonus episode, I sat down to chat for Tanita. We have known each other for a few years and I am always interested in Tanita's career making true crime documentaries. Now she has just released her first true crime book, this seemed the right time to interview Tanita about writing a book and the future of true crime tv. Look out for my usual weekly episode on Tuesday.Buy Tanita's new book today: Tanita: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-24•30mins
#26

A Question of Family: Episode 427

Tina Casey left the family home in the Isle of Man to live in the north-east of England, in a pretty village just north of Newcastle. She and her partner had a baby and were so grateful for the support of his mum, who Tina described as her 'rock'. But when the relationship with her partner broke down and Tina spoke about returning to the Isle of Man, events took a sinister, and ultimately tragic, turn.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Question of Family - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-21•30mins
#27

True Crime Uncovered: Special Bonus Episode

The bonus episode today, is the start of a regular monthly series with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast.Each month, we will sit down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have rally made an impression with us. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you would like us to discuss in the February episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-20•1hr 3mins
#28

Devastating Consequences: Episode 426

It was 4.20 am when the emergency services were called. By then, the fire at the house in Wakefield had really taken hold with intense heat, thick smoke and flames as neighbours desperately tried to help the family of four escape from their home. Tragically, two people lost their lives in the dreadful fire and very soon, it was clear that this was no accident. Someone had deliberately set fire to the house. But who? And why?Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Consequences - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-14•30mins
#29

Just One Punch: Episode 425

It was just a normal night. Oliver Dearlove had been catching up with friends from Portsmouth University in Blackheath, south London, and they had enjoyed a great day out with drinks, food and lots of laughs. As they headed towards the taxi rank just after midnight, they got chatting to some women outside a nearby local club. And then came the random moment that would destroy so many lives forever....Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: One Punch - UK True CrimeWatch my latest video: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-01-07•31mins
#30

Nineteen Years Later: Episode 424

The episode this week is from Gloucester where, in 1977, Hilary Gergest was killed in in the same room as her three children - a man was sent to prison for this crime. In the story today, we pick up the story of her daughter Clare, who also lived in Gloucester, through to her tragic death.Writing Credit:Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: my latest video: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-31•29mins
#31

Horror at the Graveyard: Episode 423

All Saints Church in Didcot has witnessed many changes and happy times since 1160. Of course, many funerals and sad times too. But it is hard to believe it had seen any sadder occasions than when a body was discovered in an established grave in the graveyard which had recently been disturbed. That body was soon confirmed as being missing 17 year old Jayden Parkinson. Just what had happened to Jayden?Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: my latest video: at the Graveyard - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-24•34mins
#32

The Predator DJ: Episode 422

Essex Police was the police force that first realised that a serial sexual attacker was on the loose following three attacks in the Southend area. But as the number of attacks in other locations continued to increase, the inquiry became nationwide and was managed by the Met. By the time they made an appeal on Crimewatch, at least 22 attacks by just one man had been reported - in addition to all the others of which the police were unaware.One man watching Crimewatch that evening from his home in Cornwall was certain that the culprit was his brother. He phoned Crimewatch, and this call led detectives to investigate across the south of England from Cornwall to Essex, and also to the bars of Torremolinos, on the trail of a DJ with a long history of sexual assaults.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: my latest video: Predator DJ - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-17•37mins
#33

A Mild-Mannered Man: Episode 421

If you have single friends or family members you have probably been asked to introduce any single friends to them. As we know, this has the capacity to go wrong for numerous reasons.But in the story today from London, John worked with and was good friends with Roger Frisbee who was a lovely, gentle and mild-mannered man so had no qualms introducing him to his sister June. At first things went very well and June and Roger married and had two children. But then the relationship began to deteriorate with terrible consequences.Writing Credit:Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-10•33mins
#34

Dark & Murky Undercurrents: Episode 420

Last week, we heard about Roderick McLean who was sent to prison when police and customs officers captured a gang of eight drug smugglers off the Caithness coast. During the raid customs officer Alastair Souter was killed when he fell and was crushed between a customs cutter and the gang's boat. The drugs haul netted three tons of cannabis, valued at £10 million. McLean, the gang leader, was convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison.This week we follow McLean in prison, but not for long as he soon escaped - was this with the help of the Security Services? - and his death in a seedy hostel in Streatham, London. We discover that his death poses many more questions than answers.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Death Of Roddy McLean - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-12-03•32mins
#35

Always Cheat & Always Win: Episode 419

Roderick McLean said it was important to 'always cheat: always win'. A larger than life character, McLean, known as 'Popeye', was sent to prison when police and customs officers captured a gang of eight drug smugglers off the Caithness coast. During the raid customs officer Alastair Souter was killed when he fell and was crushed between a customs cutter and the gang's boat. The drugs haul netted three tons of cannabis, valued at £10 million.McLean, the gang leader, was convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison. But there is so much more than this to the story - not everything is quite as it seems.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-26•33mins
#36

A Random Attack: Episode 418

In the story this week from Cardiff, 26 year old Geraldine Palk was enjoying her life - she had a close family, lots of friends and a job she enjoyed. One night, she had been out with work colleagues in the City Centre and left the club after midnight. She shared a taxi home with three other people, and was dropped just yards from her home. But she never made it to the front door. The next day Geraldine's body was discovered by children playing.Just who had killed Geraldine? And why?Writing Credit:Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Random Attack - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-19•35mins
#37

Bonus Episode: Interview with Stuart Blues - Host of the British Murders Podcast

For this bonus episode, I sat down for a chat with Stuart Blues, who hosts the popular British Murders Podcast. Stuart is someone who always says exactly what he thinks and I was keen to talk with him and find out all about how his show has evolved, where it is going - and to find out a bit more about the man behind the microphone. I hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-16•1hr 13mins
#38

The Lodger: Episode 417

This episode of the UK True Crime podcast is from Lewes, East Sussex. Nicola Stevenson lived in Lewes and had overcome a number of challenges in her life. Seeing a local man she knew a little, Richard Canlin, struggling she wanted to help him and invited him to stay at her house. This act of kindness cost Nicola her life.Writing Credit:Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: me at Patreon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-12•30mins
#39

Horror at the Beach: Episode 416

The Isle of Sheppey, Kent. A group of mates on holiday from East London went for a night out at a couple of local pubs enjoying themselves over a few drinks. But 34 year old Gary Pocock didn't come home and his body washed up on the beach the next day. Just who had killed Gary? And why?Support me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-11-05•30mins
#40

A Liverpool Murder: Episode 415

Anne Marie Foy was a mum of four and a grandma who was struggling with addiction. The body of 46 year old Anne Marie was found dumped in a wooded area off Crown Street, near the Royal Liverpool Hospital - she had been beaten and strangled and suffered a terrible death. Had she been killed by a customer who had been buying sex from Anne Marie or was there another motive for her murder?Support me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime Liverpool Murder - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-29•33mins
#41

Bonus Episode: Podcaster's RoundTable - October

Last week was the latest in our occasional True Crime Podcaster's Roundtable chats. I spent ah hour with Naomi (REAL True Crime), Dawn (Scottish Murders) and Paul (True Crime Enthusiast) talking all things true crime and true crime podcasting for just over an hour. We recorded the conversation too, which you can watch here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-27•1hr 10mins
#42

Selling the Dream: Episode 414

The dream of owning property in The Caribbean plus gaining a large financial gain on your investment. For many of us it is the dream. And Essex businessman David Ames played on this as he lured investors with the promise of a Caribbean dream, but, the reality was a fraud he perpetrated which left thousands with the nightmare of losing life-savings and pensions.Through glossy brochures, slick marketing events and the pulling power of so-called celebrities, he persuaded people to invest in off-plan holiday cabanas and apartments across the Caribbean and in Brazil. They lost everything whilst he and his family lived a life of luxury.This week, I look at the scandal of Harlequin Properties.Support me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime the Dream - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-22•33mins
#43

The Ambush: Episode 413

Life was pretty good for Paul Brady. He had just got engaged to Emma and the big day was set for the following spring.Paul was a foreman responsible for security at a number of local site and one sunny Saturday morning he met up with a joiner, David Collier, and headed to a local property to make some repairs after the house suffered some vandalism the evening before. By 2.10pm, all was done and the two men were driving away when the peace of the day was shattered and their path was blocked when a people carrier blocked their way along the road and another vehicle came up behind their cars – a classic pincer movement. Both men knew straight away it was an ambush and they were in trouble. These assailants weren’t amateurs – they were armed with metal bars and baseball bats and one had a shotgun. All were wearing black, tight-fitting ski masks and identical black hooded tops and black trousers. They weren’t messing about.David managed to escape by jumping in a nearby river but Paul wasn't so lucky and suffered a dreadful beating. He was then taken away by the gang. Just who had kidnapped Paul Brady? And why?Support me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-14•33mins
#44

There Is No Justice In Death: Episode 412

Vikki Thompson lived in a village near Oxford with her husband Jonathan, two young children and the family dog, Daisy. At about 4pm one Saturday afternoon, Vikki took Daisy for her usual afternoon walk in the pretty countryside close to where she lived. Half an hour later, Daisy returned home with no sign of Vikki which was most unusual. Jonathan knew something was wrong and headed out to look for his wife where he was joined by others in the village. At just before 7.15pm Vikki was finally found by the railway embankment, but she had been attacked, suffering terrible injuries and despite an air ambulance taking her to hospital in Oxford, just six days later Vikki had died of her injuries.In this episode of the UK true Crime podcast I ask just who killed Vicki - and why?Support me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-07•32mins
#45

A Triple Murder: Episode 411

In just one week three people had been murdered in the West Midlands and others had been attacked by the prime suspect, Anthony Russell. The local community were scared by what had happened and naturally concerned for their own safety. Detectives knew they needed to find Russell quickly and launched a major manhunt - before he could kill again.In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast I look at this week of terror in the West Midlands.Support me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-10-01•30mins
#46

An Ordinary Day: Episode 410

Ninety one year old Bill Reilly was a retired builder and a popular resident on the Tower Gardens Estate in Tottenham having lived there with his family there since 1977, although he was not originally a Londoner. In fact, Bill was born in Balla in County Mayo as part of a large family. A builder by trade, he had a strong work ethic and despite the manual nature of his job, he continued working right up until the age of 78. SO just who would have wanted to kill Bill? And why?Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-09-24•27mins
#47

The Travel Agent: Episode 409

I know, I know you don't use a travel agent any longer. But the service offered by Lyne Barlow, an independent travel agent in County Durham was incredible - way cheaper than everyone else and when you asked her why she would say that the bigger players ripped you off. And all your family and friends were using her and getting great deals on dream holidays. Why not get yourself a deal?But unfortunately, that old adage about if something seems too good to be true it usually is, held true with the agency operated by Lyne Barlow. But her scale of deception was staggering....Support me at Patreon out all about UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-09-17•25mins
#48

A Doomed Affair: Episode 408

Julie Hill was a nurse working in the endoscopy unit of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. Also working there at this time was Doctor Colin Shawcross and the obvious attraction between the couple led to a sexual relationship developing. There was a slight issue as both were married and living with their partners. However, the relationship continued to deepen and by the summer both realised that they wanted to be with each other. This meant they both had the dreadful task of telling their partners that they were leaving them. In this case these conversations resulted in the most shocking of outcomes...See me live in Kings Cross, London on Saturday 14 September me at Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-09-10•24mins
#49

The Baltic Exchange Bombing: Episode 407

It was a man with an Irish accent who made the warning call with a recognised code word to British Rail at Waterloo at about 8.50pm, saying that a bomb would go off at The London Stock Exchange in 20 minutes. But there was no bomb at the Stock Exchange. At 9.23om, a huge bomb exploded at The Baltic Exchange, half a mile from where the caller had said the attack would take place.The result was terror, chaos, loss of life and multiple serious injuries. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I tell the story of the horror that was The Baltic Exchange Bombing.See me live in London in September our more about the UK true crime Podcast me at Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-09-03•27mins
#50

An Unlikely Contract Killer; Episode 406

Local man 38 year old Graeme Woodhatch was at the Royal Free hospital in London for a routine operation when he collapsed and died whilst on the phone outside the ward. But when medics looked more closely at Graeme's injuries, it turned out that he had been shot four times, seemingly by a professional contract killer. But who would have wanted to kill Graeme and why? In the episode this week we follow the twists of the investigation as a most unlikely killer is revealed. See me live in London in September our more about the UK true crime Podcast me at Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024-08-27•30mins

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