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: Arm of Eve | The History Press ***This interview was recorded on October 8, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. You can find and support Mortal Musings at mortalmusingspodcast.com Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! **This episode features Grace from REDRUM true crime telling me (and you) Angie's story. You can find and support REDRUM and Thicc Bakes here: Linktree | Grace Cordell YouTube | @REDRUMtruecrimegrace Instagram | Thicc Bakes Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. **This episode features Naomi from REAL telling me (and you) Billie-Jo's story. You can find and support REAL here: Linktree | REAL True Crime Podcast Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Tim can be reached at his website: timtate.co.uk ***This interview was recorded on September 10, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Kacey can be reached at her website: cultvaultpodcast.com ***This interview was recorded on July 12, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders X | @britishmurders Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Follow Colin here: Facebook | Colin Sutton - Writer & Broadcaster Instagram | @c0linsutt0n X | @colinsutton ***This interview was recorded on February 6, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. For all things 'Foul Play', head to their website: itsfoulplay.com ***This interview was recorded on February 5, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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". Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders X | @britishmurders Website: britishmurders.com Do you have an unsolved case request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Tony can be reached at his website: tony-mcmahon.com ***This interview was recorded on May 7, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: ydom.co.uk/podcasts ***This interview was recorded on January 30, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode touches upon some sensitive topics, including domestic abuse. If you or someone you know has been affected by the issues raised in this podcast, please seek support from qualified professionals or organisations specialising in domestic abuse. Head to ydom.co.uk/resources-for-everyone to find useful resources, support services and access to knowledge shared by professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Steve can be reached at his website: murderacademy.com ***This interview was recorded on March 11, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. You can find and support REDRUM true crime here: Apple Podcasts | REDRUM true crime Spotify | REDRUM true crime YouTube | @REDRUMtruecrimegrace Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders X | @britishmurders Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 You can follow Kim here: Instagram | @_kimdonovan X | @Kim_Donovan_ ***This interview was recorded on February 20, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Dr Shepherd can be reached at his website: drrichardshepherd.com ***This interview was recorded on February 9, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: In Two Minds | Sphere Books Dr Das can be reached at his website: drdasmedia.com ***This interview was recorded on January 22, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases. Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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?” If you have any information relating to this case, please get in touch with the Police (UK 101), Crimestoppers (UK 0800 555 111) or the below Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Appeal-for-Information-Aberdeen-Taxi-Driver-Murder-1983-George-Murdoch-100793279019630 You can listen to Who is the Cheese Wire Killer? here: Apple Podcasts | Who is the Cheese Wire Killer? Spotify | Who is the Cheese Wire Killer? ***This interview was recorded on December 5, 2023. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Video versions of my episodes can be found at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases. Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: Gone Fishing | Amazon UK Adam can be reached at his website: uktruecrime.com ***This interview was recorded on December 11, 2023. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases. Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: Crisis | HQ Stories Nicky can be reached at her websites: nickyperfect.com thecommunicationcoach.co.uk ***This interview was recorded on December 5, 2023. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! The video version of this episode can be viewed at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases. Do you have a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Head to crimeandinvestigationplay.co.uk and use the code "BRITISH" at checkout to grab a 50% discount off an annual subscription to the UK's #1 true crime streaming channel. You'll have 12 months' access to over 1000 hours of the most-wanted true crime content, including gripping documentaries, chilling series, and mind-boggling mysteries, all for the price of £14.99. ***This interview was recorded on October 23, 2023. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Video versions of my episodes can be found at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases. Got a guest request? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 You can find and support Seeing Red at seeingredpodcast.co.uk Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Video versions of my episodes can be found at youtube.com/@britishmurders. Remember to subscribe and ring the notification bell to stay up-to-date with my latest releases. Do you have a case suggestion? Please send it to [email protected] or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 UK: The Criminal Class | Amazon.co.uk ***This interview was recorded on September 26, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sign up for a 7-day free trial at iconfilmchannel.uk or via the Icon Film Amazon Prime Video channel 'The Rev' trailer: https://youtu.be/1TpGhy-hOmU ***This interview was recorded on October 2, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Dr Townshend can be reached at her website: honordorotownshend.co.uk ***This interview was recorded on June 30, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Steve can be reached at his website: murderacademy.com ***This interview was recorded on July 20, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sally-Anne can be reached at her website: sallyannemartyn.com For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Dr Nixon can be reached at her website: kerinixon.com ***This interview was recorded on June 28, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Robin can be reached at his website: jarossi.com ***This interview was recorded on May 18, 2023. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: britishmurders.com Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Neil can be reached at his website: neilwoods.net ***This interview was recorded on May 24, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Chris can be reached at his website: armchairdetective.org.uk Follow Bethan and Seeing Red here: Facebook | Seeing Red Instagram | @seeingredthepodcast ***This interview was recorded on March 29, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Nicola can be reached at her website: nicolastow.co.uk ***This interview was recorded on January 31, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Grey in the Dark | No Exit Press You can learn more about John's work on his website: Home | John Lincoln Williams ***This interview was recorded on May 25, 2023. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. The panel structure is as follows: Overview of the 7/7 London bombings. What the panellists saw and their roles. The immediate aftermath. The explosives used in the attacks and the device makeup. Overview of the 21/7 attempted London bombings. How forensic science proved the bombers' intent on 21/7 was to kill. For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Rape Crisis England & Wales | 0808 500 2222 | rapecrisis.org.uk Rape Crisis Scotland | 08088 010 302 | rapecrisisscotland.org.uk Rape Crisis Northern Ireland | 0800 0246 991 | rapecrisisni.org.uk The Survivors Trust | 08088 010 818 | thesurvivorstrust.org SurvivorsUK | 02035983898 | survivorsuk.org For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. The show premiered on CBS Reality on May 1, 2023, at 10 pm (GMT), with new episodes airing on Mondays at 10 pm (GMT). CBS Reality can be found on the following channels: Sky 146 Freeview 67 Virgin Media 148 Freesat 135 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: The Clinic | sallyannemartyn.com 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find out more about 'TM Eye' here: https://tm-eye.co.uk/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here: https://linktr.ee/KillerStories 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 Bobbie's References: www.britishmurders.com/larrygenebell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Protect and Serve | Spotify 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Shallow Graves | John Blake 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find and support 'REDRUM and HUMANS' here: REDRUM | Apple Podcasts REDRUM | Spotify HUMANS | YouTube 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 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here: https://linktr.ee/KillerStories 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 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Bobbie's References: www.britishmurders.com/alexandrapesic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Stitched Up | Bantam Press 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: A Cruel Deception | Amazon UK 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. UK-based listeners can call 116 123 for free (Samaritans) USA-based listeners can call or text 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) You can find and support 'Kinda Murdery' here: Facebook | Kinda Murdery Instagram | @kindamurdery TikTok | @kindamurdery Twitter | @KindaMurdery 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. If you have any information relating to this case, please get in touch with the Police (UK 101), Crimestoppers (UK 0800 555 111) or the below Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Appeal-for-Information-Aberdeen-Taxi-Driver-Murder-1983-George-Murdoch-100793279019630 You can find and support 'Scottish Murders' here: https://scottishmurders.com/ 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 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://murderacademy.com/ 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://linktr.ee/KillerStories You can find my episode on David Fuller here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3z6tpQT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yDDUK5 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 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Bobbie's References: https://www.britishmurders.com/thomasmontgomery/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find and support Lee Bailey here: https://www.leebailey.co.uk/ 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Hindenberg PRO (my audio) Audacity (Lee's audio) Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 17⁣ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.ink-stains.co.uk/ 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Sony CX450 Handycam Recorded in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO Edited in:⁣ DaVinci Resolve 17⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/dennisnilsenpt1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom (video) Hindenberg PRO (my audio) Adobe Audition (Lorraine's audio) Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 17⁣ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://ghostbikerexp.wixsite.com/ghostbiker 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded in: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 17 Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://linktr.ee/onceuponanightmare 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Twitter | @SlasherVidcast YouTube | The Slasher Vidcast 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Audacity DaVinci Resolve 17 Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://bit.ly/36mJd6d 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://amzn.to/3FOuKvO You can find and support Christopher Berry-Dee here: https://www.christopherberrydee.com/ 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 17 Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://linktr.ee/KillerStories My episode on Penelope Jackson can be found here: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3FjIX3O Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qbfrZo 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Audacity DaVinci Resolve 17 Mastered in: Auphonic Bobbie's references: https://www.britishmurders.com/marktwitchell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: https://linktr.ee/onceuponanightmare 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity DaVinci Resolve 17 Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/ 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Audacity DaVinci Resolve 17 Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.⁣ Follow David John Brady here: https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic   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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8   Recorded in: Zoom   Edited in: Audacity   Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here: https://linktr.ee/KillerStories 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Bobbie's References: https://www.britishmurders.com/chicagotylenolmurders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find 'Once Upon a Nightmare' here: https://linktr.ee/onceuponanightmare 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.⁣ You can find 'Reddit On Wiki' here: https://www.redditonwiki.com/ 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 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2 Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/chrisbenoit/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. 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 SM57 Dynamic Mic Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Recorded and Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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'. Part 1 of this 2 part episode is available on The Horror Project's feed. You can find 'The Horror Project Podcast' here: Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1439692 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrorprojectpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHorrorProje1 Follow British Murders on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurders TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurders Twitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcast Merchandise available here: https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurders Support the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes: https://www.patreon.com/britishmurders Make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website: https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murders Please send any British murder case suggestions to: [email protected] 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 Audacity Recorded in: Zoom Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019 Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Colin Ireland aka The Homicidal Homophobe.⁣⁣Between March 8, 1993, and June 15, 1993, Ireland killed 5 gay men in London.⁣⁣Ireland had targeted the men, all of whom were into S&M, as he had made a new year's resolution to become a serial killer and he felt they would be easy targets.⁣Ireland was handed 5 life sentences on December 20, 1993, and later added to the list of prisoners serving out a whole life tariff, which meant that he would never be released from prison.⁣He died of natural causes at Wakefield prison on February 21, 2012.⁣Follow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcastMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceAudacityEdited in:Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019AudacityMastered in:AuphonicFollow 'Murder at Bedtime with Lyndon' here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truecrimebedtimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderatbedtimewithlyndon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/murderatbed61YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC277RZ1V6G_0iMDO0GuAU3QReferences:Webb, G. (1993, December 20). Serial fantasy of London gay killer. Evening Standard, 6–7. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.Campbell, D. (1993, December 21). Gay stalker “on roller coaster” of killing. The Guardian, 3. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.Muir, H. (2007, May 15). Officers’ homophobia hampered murder investigations, says review. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/may/15/gayrights.ukcrimeBBC News. (2012, February 21). Torture killer Colin Ireland dies in Wakefield Prison. BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17117441Gurr, C. (2019, August... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Mary Elizabeth Wilson aka The Merry Widow of Windy Nook.⁣⁣Between 1955 and 1957, all four of Mary’s husbands suddenly passed away not long after taking their marriage vows.⁣⁣Upon excavation of their respective bodies, their stomachs and intensities were found to contain elemental phosphorus.⁣⁣Mary was only convicted of killing two of her husbands and was sentenced to death by hanging, later commuted to life imprisonment.⁣⁣She died at Holloway prison on December 5, 1962.⁣Follow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcastMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceAudacityEdited in:Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019AudacityMastered in:AuphonicReferences:EXAMINATION OF EXHUMED MEN. (1957, December 2). The Guardian, 12. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.WIDOW CHARGED WITH MURDER. (1957, December 12). The Guardian, 4. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.WIDOW ON CHARGE OF MURDER. (1957, December 13). The Guardian, 4. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.Widow poisoned two husbands court told. (1958, February 10). Evening Standard, 1–9. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.Widow of 66 on poisoning charges. (1958, February 11). The Guardian, 8. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.WIDOW COMMITTED FOR TRIAL ON MURDER CHARGES. (1958, February 12). The Guardian, 10. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.THE WIDOW OF WINDY NOOK HEARS QC SAY - “Wicked woman poisoned husbands.” (1958, March 24). Evening Standard, 1–10. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.WIDOW GUILTY Sentenced to death. (1958, March 29). Evening Standard, 1. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.EXECUTION DATE. (1958, May 21). The Guardian, 14. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.“WIDOW OF WINDY NOOK IS DEAD.” (1963, January 10). The Guardian, 16. Retrieved from Newspaper.com.Windy Nook & Whitehills Ward Factsheet. (2011). Census 2011. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Phillip Austin.Austin completed a full family annihilation when he murdered his wife (Claire), children (Kieren & Jade) and dogs (Dandy & Sooty) on July 10, 2000.Austin initially had an argument with Claire about booking a holiday, and after killing her, decided to do the same with the rest of his family.He was handed three concurrent life sentences in March 2001, with a minimum term to serve of 20 years in prison.Carol Quinn's petition for 'Life To Mean Life In Prison':https://www.change.org/p/home-secretary-life-to-mean-life-in-prisonFollow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcastMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceAudacityEdited in:Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019AudacityMastered in:AuphonicReferences:The Media Team. (2014, March 11). Gumtree’s Fun Facts about Northampton. Gumtree. https://blog.gumtree.com/gumtrees-fun-facts-about-northampton/12 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE. (n.d.). Holiday Inn Northampton West. Retrieved June 3, 2021, from https://www.hinorthamptonwest.co.uk/post/8/11/2017/12-things-you-didnt-know-about-northamptonshireMan in court on triple murder charge. (2000, July 24). BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/847112.stmHidden rage drove father to kill. (2001, March 22). BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1236189.stmFather jailed for killing his family. (2021, March 22). BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1235561.stmNeustatter, A. (2001, May 2). What drives a father to kill his entire family? The Guardian, 39. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Steven Grieveson aka The Sunderland Strangler. Grieveson murdered four teenage boys by way of strangulation in Sunderland between May 26, 1990 - February 25, 1994.He then set the bodies on fire in derelict allotments and guest houses.He was handed three life sentences on February 28, 1996, for the first three murders and a further life sentence on October 24, 2013, after the fourth murder came to light.Follow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcastMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceAudacityEdited in:Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019AudacityMastered in:AuphonicReferences:Foster, J. (1994, October 4). School struggles to make sense of boys’ murders: Jonathan Foster reports from Sunderland on the mood of neighbours and friends as police hunt serial strangler of three youths. Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/school-struggles-to-make-sense-of-boys-murders-jonathan-foster-reports-from-sunderland-on-the-mood-of-neighbours-and-friends-as-police-hunt-serial-strangler-of-three-youths-1440927.htmlMan held over three strangled teenagers. (1994, November 4). Evening Standard, 142. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.Man charged with murdering three youths found after fires. (1994, November 7). The Guardian, 3. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.Wainwright, M. (1996, January 31). Man “killed youths to keep gay secret.” The Guardian, 4. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.Gay “confessed killing” to cellmate. (1996, February 17). The Guardian, 6. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.Wainwright, M. (1996, February 29). Three life terms for “macho” gay who killed boys. The Guardian, 7. Retrieved from Newspapers.com.Serial killer’s father died in fire - inquest. (2000, August 26). The Northern Echo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of the Peterborough Ditch Murders committed by Joanna Dennehy.Between March 19, 2013, and March 29, 2013, Dennehy killed three men in cold blood and dumped their respective bodies in ditches on the outskirts of Peterborough.She then attempted to kill two more men on the streets of Hereford, whom she'd picked at random, by attacking them with a knife.As a result, Dennehy was handed a Whole Life Order on February 28, 2014, becoming only the third women in the history of the UK to receive one after Myra Hindley and Rose West.Follow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcastMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceAudacityEdited in:Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019AudacityMastered in:AuphonicReferences:Joanna Christine Dennehy. (n.d.). The Law Pages. Retrieved May 16, 2021, from https://www.thelawpages.com/court-cases/Joanna-Christine-Dennehy-12947-1.lawMan and girlfriend wanted for murder arrested after two people are stabbed in broad daylight. (2013, April 3). South West News Service. https://stories.swns.com/news/man-girlfriend-wanted-murder-arrested-people-stabbed-broad-daylight-33569/Smith, L. (2013, November 19). Female serial killer Joanna Dennehy admits three murders: “I’ve pleaded guilty and that’s that.” Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/female-serial-killer-joanna-dennehy-2804633Byrne, P. (2013, November 23). Joanna Dennehy: Ex-boyfriend tells of “hell” with the baby-faced angel who became a serial killer. Mirror. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/joanna-dennehy-ex-boyfriend-tells-hell-2840683Morris, S. (2014, February 12). From netball team to psychopath: the... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I discuss the case of American serial killer Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins with Bobbie Holmes.Gaskins was an American serial killer and convicted rapist from South Carolina who stabbed, shot, drowned and poisoned more than a dozen people.Before his convictions for murder, Pee Wee Gaskins had a long history of criminal activities resulting in prison sentences for assault, burglary, and statutory rape.He claims to have killed 110 people in total, but those claims could never be validated.He was executed by the electric chair on September 6, 1991.This is the second of two collaboration episodes Bobbie and I recently recorded. For part one, in which I tell Bobbie the story of Reynhard Sinaga, check out Killer Stories.In typical Bobbie Holmes fashion, rather than refer to Gaskins by his real name "Donald", she instead went with "Ronald".You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here:https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesFollow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BritishMurdersPodcastMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRecorded in:ZoomEdited in:Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019AudacityBobbie's References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Henry_Gaskinshttp://www.murderpedia.org/male.G/g1/gaskins-donald-henry.htmhttps://www.thoughtco.com/donald-pee-wee-gaskins-973165https://allthatsinteresting.com/pee-wee-gaskinsRosewood, J. (2017). The Big Book of Serial Killers. CreateSpace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special bonus episode of British Murders, I am joined by my good friend Christian Raphael, who tells me the story of Patrick David Mackay aka The Devil's Disciple.Mackay is a British serial killer who confessed to murdering 11 people between 1974 and 1975, however, only 3 were confirmed.He was sentenced to life imprisonment in November 1975 after being convicted of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility.He remains in prison to this day.Follow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZBEA6gflnKGCtrLtTN8WgMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRecorded in:ZencastrEdited in:AudacityMastered in:Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. You can find 'Once Upon a Nightmare' here: https://linktr.ee/onceuponanightmare Follow British Murders on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurders TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurders Twitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZBEA6gflnKGCtrLtTN8Wg Merchandise available here: https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurders Support the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes: https://www.patreon.com/britishmurders Make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website: https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murders Please send any British murder case suggestions to: [email protected] 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 Recorded in: Zoom Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019 Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Follow British Murders on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurders TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurders Twitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZBEA6gflnKGCtrLtTN8Wg Merchandise available here: https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurders Support the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes: https://www.patreon.com/britishmurders Make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website: https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murders Please send any British murder case suggestions to: [email protected] 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 Recorded and Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic References: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special collaboration episode of British Murders, I discuss the case of American serial killer Charles Albright aka "The Eyeball Killer" with Bobbie Holmes.Bobbie is the host of 'Killer Stories', another true crime podcast based in the United States of America.This is the second of two collaboration episodes Bobbie and I recently recorded. For part one, in which I tell Bobbie the story of Julia Wallace, check out Episode 28 of Killer Stories.You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here:https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesFollow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZBEA6gflnKGCtrLtTN8WgMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersNew Patron shoutout:Rebecca Wadsworth, OBEMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceBobbie's References:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Albrighthttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Eyeball_Killerhttps://documentaryheaven.com/born-kill-charles-albright/https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.texasmonthly.com/articles/see-no-evil-3/amp/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Mark's book 'Checkmate: The Wallace Murder Mystery' is available to purchase here: https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/checkmate-the-wallace-murder-mystery Mark can be contacted directly via his e-mail: [email protected] 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 SM57 Dynamic Mic Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Join the mailing list for access to new episodes, podcast news, release dates and more!To join, simply send an e-mail to [email protected] and type the phrase "Mailing list".Follow British Murders on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurdersTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurdersTwitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZBEA6gflnKGCtrLtTN8WgMerchandise available here:https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurdersSupport the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes:https://www.patreon.com/britishmurdersMake a one-off donation here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website:https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murdersPlease send any British murder case suggestions to:[email protected] music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices