Sinopsis
The weekly UK True Crime Podcast is the home of UK true crime. We examine lesser known UK cases in depth, talk to true crime authors, review products/shows and interview other experts in the field of UK True Crime to offer you the very best insight and analysis.
Episodios
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The Chatroom: Episode 373 (Part 2/2)
16/01/2024 Duración: 29minThe conclusion of the story from last week - if you haven't listened to the episode last week, this is strongly advised as this is the continuation of that episode.At the beginning of this century, when the internet was new for most people - and before the social media giants claimed their turf - chatrooms were very popular, especially with teenagers.Mark was 16 and lived in Stockport in the north-west of England. He was a regular on the Manchester Teens chatroom. But whilst he was there to have some fun and chat to girls, not everyone he spoke to had such simple motives. As he was soon to discover...Writing Credit:Gemma GouldPart of the bylines network.When not listening to true crime or walking her dogs you can find Gemma on twitter at this link: https://twitter.com/gemmagouldFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://www.uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeJoin the UK True Crime Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing'
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The ChatRoom: Episode 372 (part 1/2)
09/01/2024 Duración: 27minAt the beginning of this century, when the internet was new for most people - and before the social media giants claimed their turf - chatrooms were very popular, especially with teenagers. Mark was 16 and lived in Stockport in the north-west of England. He was a regular on the Manchester Teens chatroom. But whilst he was there to have some fun and chat to girls, not everyone he spoke to had such simple motives. As he was soon to discover...Please support my sponsor: ShopifySign-up today for a £1 per month trial period. Go to:https://www.shopify.co.uk/uktruecrimeWriting Credit:Gemma Gould Part of the bylines network. When not listening to true crime or walking her dogs you can find Gemma on twitter at this link: https://twitter.com/gemmagouldFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://www.uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Source
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Taking Offence: Episode 371
03/01/2024 Duración: 23minAt the police conference, officers appealed for information about the death of 21 year old Richard Holmes. They told how Richard was shot and killed in Greenham Crescent in the Chingford Hall estate as he defended a 16-year-old boy against a group of men. He was found dead in the early hours of the morning.Three witnesses came forward with information, and all pointed to a rising star in the UK grime music scene being responsible - Carl Dobson, better know as Crazy Titch....Please support my sponsor: AG1Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to:drinkAG1.com/uktruecrimeFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sourceshttps://www.casemine.com/judgement/uk/5b46f21c2c94e0775e7f266bhttps://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/649778.sens
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Horror at the Farm: Episode 370
26/12/2023 Duración: 25min"The things I have done weigh heavily on my heart, on my head and my soul. A psychopath with a conscience - it's a joke really."Alexandra Morgan told her parents she was going on a spa break with a friend, but when she didn't pick up her children and dog when she should have done a few days later, her mum reported her disappearance to the police.Police enquiries pointed to a local groundworker Mark Brown and a yard he rented near Hastings: a yard with buildings and a shipping container at Little Bridge Farm. But as detectives searched for Alexandra, they found medication relating to another missing woman, Leah Ware.Was Mark Brown responsible for both disappearances? Please support my sponsor: AG1Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to:drinkAG1.com/uktruecrimeFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair
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Sunday Morning: Episode 369
18/12/2023 Duración: 26minIt was just a normal Sunday in Cardiff when there was a knock on the door of the family home. Seventeen year old Aamir Siddiqi answered expecting his tutor, but instead was greeted by two men in balaclavas. Making a horrible wailing sound they violently stabbed him despite the valiant efforts to his parents to protect him.In this episode of the Uk True Crime Podcast, I examine just who killed Aamir Siddiqi. And why?Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/feb/08/killers-teenager-mistake-jailedhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Aamir_Siddiqihttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-60308962https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2022/ebr-apr/aamir-siddiqi-murder--new-family-statement--photographs/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales
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Death On The Beach: Episode 368
12/12/2023 Duración: 27minWhen Annie Börjesson's body was found on a beach in Prestwick, Scotland, police assured her family and friends that Annie's death was a suicide or an accident. For years Annie's family and friends didn't believe they were being told the full story about what happened.So what did happen to Annie? And why did the Scottish authorities not share all the information asked for by the family? Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources:Was the body on the beach a CIA hit? A new documentary explores an 18-year-old mystery | Daily Mail Online MSPs demand action over use of Scottish airports for rendition | UK security and counter-terrorism | The Guardian True scale of UK role in torture and rendition after 9/11 revealed | UK security and counter-terrorism | The Guardian www.annierockstar.com The
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The Restaurant: Episode 367
05/12/2023 Duración: 23minEuan Johnston went for dinner with a friend in the centre of Glasgow, but whilst he was eating he was unaware he was being watched. And when he left, the Audi pulled out behind his car and followed, waiting for the right time. The traffic lights offered the opportunity and the gunman jumped out of the car and fired three shots at Euan at point blank range. At just 26, Euan died from his injuries. But who killed him and left two children without a father? And why?Please Support my sponsorHead to: www.AuraFrames.com and use the code TRUECRIME to take advantage of the $30 discount for listeners to this show Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-39133329https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/disturbing-cctv-shows-killer-stalking-
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A Pivotal Moment: Episode 366
28/11/2023 Duración: 24minDisaster struck the family home when one of the daughters of the Stringer family, Karen, was just 10 years old. It was only due to Karen’s quick thinking and reactions that the family all were able to leave the house safely. Karen's heroic actions of that day made the papers, with headlines shouting out about Karen’s bravery and how she had saved her family from a very tricky situation. However, this traumatic event caused a lifelong fascination with fire for Karen which caused many issues and eventually resulted in murder..... Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3DJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources:1. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/arson-attacks-rise-england-wales-246855
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The Party: Episode 365
21/11/2023 Duración: 25minIt was a party. A chemsex party. Many were invited but when one man turned up at the London estate he was turned away at the door. What he could never have realised is that this was because the other guest at the party had just been murdered....Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3DJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources1. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2023/october/oldest-evidence-of-human-cannibalism-as-a-funerary-practice.html2. https://www.northampton.ac.uk/news/psychology-researcher-seeks-to-answer-what-makes-a-serial-killer-turn-to-cannibalism/#:~:text=“Evidence%20unearthed%20from%20this%20research,those%20who%20cannibalised%20their%20victims.3. https://www.grindr.com/a
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Acceptance: Episode 364
14/11/2023 Duración: 23minIt was 11.57pm when the emergency services were called to a house fire in Woking, Surrey. The call was made by a panicking and distressed Alan Jermey. On the call to the fire service, Alan confirmed he was on the roof of the house with his two young daughters, “I'm upstairs, the fire is downstairs. There is just smoke coming up.” It was two minutes into the call that he told the operator: “The thing is, I don't know where my partner is.... I went to bed early……”.As we hear so often on this podcast, everything was not as it seemed. Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources:https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/2440575.murdered-mum-is-mourned/https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/local-news/jermey-found-guilty-fire-cover-up-4823333https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jul/06/alan-jermey-jail
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Written In Blood: Episode 363
07/11/2023 Duración: 23minJed Allen grew up in Didcot. But normality was something Jed was not accustomed to in his family upbringing as his mum suffered from alcohol and heroin addiction and all the issues that brings to family life. By 21 Jed was clearly suffering frustration at the way his life was working out and he became obsessed with Wolverine - the fantasy creature who is a social outcast and loner facing an inner battle to retain his humanity with his desire for bloodshed. And then one day, Jed committed a terrible act of shocking violence.... Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3DFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources1. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Wolverine-fictional-character 2. https://scree
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Pure Greed: Episode 362
31/10/2023 Duración: 23minIt is a cliche but in some episodes of the podcast the truth is stranger than fiction. This is the case today when Dena Holmes was driven by lust and greed and she didn't care who got in her way - they needed to be removed.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Join me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources:https://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Crime-Case-Histories-Disturbing-ebook/dp/B0821S8ZQShttps://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Crime-British-Killers-Disturbing-ebook/dp/B085HZCN3Dhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena_Thompsonhttps://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20596187.sussex-black-widow-killer-released-prison/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11067185/Killer-wife-fed-second-husband-poisoned-curry-pictured-strolling-shopping-trip.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/black-widow-killer-dena-thompson-freed-b2136345.htmlhttps:/
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The Spiderman Murders: Episode 361
17/10/2023 Duración: 22minThis episode of the UK True Crime Podcast comes from Morecambe, in north-west England. One evening, 49 year old Antonio ‘Tony’ Marrocco didn't return home after a day working at his garage - which was most out of character. His wife called the police and when they arrived at his garage they found his body: he had been brutally murdered. And the body of his colleague, 29 year old Paul Sandham, was found shortly afterwards.A double killer was on the loose....Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3DFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources: https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/homicideinenglandandwales/march2022http://morecambeheritage.co.uk/history/#:~:text=Mo
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Bonus Episode: A Hotel in Blackpool
16/10/2023 Duración: 32minThis week, I sat down with Grace, host of the excellent REDRUM podcast, as we looked at the dreadful murder of Sasha Marsden, who was just 16 when she was stabbed to death by David Minto, the caretaker of a hotel in Blackpool.Sasha thought she had secured a cleaning job but Minto attacked Sasha and stabbed her more than 100 times before sexually assaulting her and dumping and setting fire to Sasha's body outside.REDRUM True Crime PodcastREDRUM is a podcast focusing on the true victims of crime. Each episode focuses on a new story. Real life, real victims, real crime. This is REDRUM. Written and presented by Grace Cordell.Listen here: REDRUM true crime | Podcast on SpotifyFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Opportunist: Episode 360
10/10/2023 Duración: 24minThis week, the Uk True Crime podcast heads to Clothes Show Live at the NEC Birmingham. Michelle Gunshon was working in security at this event with a couple of colleagues. They headed up from London and after their accommodation was flooded found another place to stay, The Dubliner. It was a lively place. But on the Sunday of the show, there was no sign of Michelle and her car was missing - just what had happened to her?Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sourceshttp://www.supremecourt.ie/supremecourt/sclibrary3.nsf/(WebFiles)/33E887FA262A709A8025769300556271/$FILE/Min%20JELR%20v.%20Stafford.pdfhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/We+never+knew+where+killer+left+mum%27s+body%3B+DAUGHTER+REVEALS+ANGUISH...-a0549290590https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-who-raped-prostitute-is-sent-to-jail-fo
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Tying Up Loose Ends: Episode 359
03/10/2023 Duración: 24minThe Loch of Kinnordy nature reserve in Kirriemuir, north-east Scotland, is a beautiful place where you can find amazing wildlife including otters, red squirrels and red deer. But amid all this beauty, a sight of pure horror met two member of the publics at this spot early one morning. Inside the car park, they discovered the lifeless body of 27 year old Steven Donaldson lying next to a burnt out car. Just who had killed Steven - and why?Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sourceshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-48458290https://news.stv.tv/north/killer-left-instructions-for-family-before-taking-own-lifehttps://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/fury-devious-killer-ex-girlfriend-29951565https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/loch-of-kinn
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The Bus Stop: Episode 358
26/09/2023 Duración: 24minIt was just a normal Saturday evening for 18 year old Bobbi-Anne McLeod as she waited for a bus to take her into Plymouth to meet her boyfriend. But it was anything but a normal Saturday, as driving the streets of Plymouth at that time was a predator looking for a victim.... Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3DFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources1. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/biological-reason-true-crime-shows-b2281956.html2. https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/history/24-fascinating-tales-you-might-38192583. https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/jake-davison4. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/bobbi-anne-mcleod-killers-twisted-240025925.
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A Planned Attack: Episode 357
19/09/2023 Duración: 24minHe said: "you know I am going to kill you now" and she simply nodded her head.Todays story is from Newquay in Cornwall, the home of UK surfing and a town surrounded with beautiful scenery enjoying a chilled, relaxed vibe. One night, among the partygoers in a Newquay nightclub there for a great time with their mates and to enjoy the music was a man who had very different intentions. He was planning his next attack..... Please support my sponsor: ShopifyAccess the special offer just for listeners to this podcast at:https://shopify.co.uk/truecrimeFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources:https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/sex-killer-who-committed-cornwalls-3498994Life jail for sex killer who was thought safe by probation staff service | The Independent | The Independenthttps:/
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The Breakfast Killer: Episode 356
12/09/2023 Duración: 24minWhen Rebecca Aylward went to secondary school near her home in Maesteg, South Wales, she met Joshua Davies and the pair quickly hit it off and became firm friends. Rebecca and Joshua were both academic, worked hard and were soon top of the class in their results. Soon the pair began to date, but then there were concerns about Joshua's behaviour. Concerns that continued to grow, but nobody could have predicted that Joshua was capable of extreme violence. And murder. Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3DFind out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sources1. http://www.islandfarm.wales2. https://www.thesun.co.uk/living/2720523/mystery-small-welsh-town-bridgend-23-men-committed-suicide-one-year/3. http
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The Snowball Killer: Episode 355
05/09/2023 Duración: 22minIn Maybole, Ayrshire, Ahmjid Ismail and his family ran a grocer’s shop, known locally as Johnny’s.Newly released from prison and a newcomer to the village, John McGeechan thought that robbing this store would be an easy way to give him the money to buy his next heroin fix. But the robbery went very wrong with 34 year old Ahmjid losing his life after being stabbed repeatedly. And then it was discovered that McGeechan had killed before....Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comJoin me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclairhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201Sourceshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/heroin-addict-is-jailed-after-murder-of-shop-worker-is-caught-on-answering-machine-kvcnzrzfgtqhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/prison-attack-sees-double-killer-993548http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7412760.stmhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/4