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| 06 Mar 2025 | S17E01 | Shafilea Ahmed (Warrington, Cheshire, 2003) | 00:36:06 | |
In September 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed vanished from her home in Warrington, Cheshire, leaving behind a worrying trail of unanswered questions. A bright and ambitious student, she had dreams of independence, but those dreams clashed with the expectations placed upon her by her family. For years, her disappearance remained a mystery, until a shocking revelation finally exposed the horrifying truth. What really happened to Shafilea that night? And why did it take nearly a decade for justice to be served? By covering Shafilea's story, I hope to raise awareness of the devastating reality of so-called "honour-based" abuse and the urgent need to challenge it. If you or someone you know is at risk or are experiencing it currently, please seek help from one of the below resources: • Karma Nirvana (karmanirvana.org.uk) • Savera UK (saverauk.co.uk) • Halo Project (haloproject.org.uk) • Freedom (freedomcharity.org.uk) • True Honour (truehonour.org.uk) Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | Interview #68 | A Murder on Campus: Brian and Cameron Santana the 1973 murder of Virginia Olson in North Carolina | 01:16:52 | |
I’m joined by Brian and Cameron Santana in this interview episode. The American brothers are a duo with a unique skill set - Brian, an English professor and Cameron, a police officer - who joined forces to crack one of North Carolina’s most infamous cold cases. On April 15, 1973, 19-year-old Virginia Olson’s body was discovered near the University of North Carolina-Asheville, sparking a decades-long investigation filled with twists, dead ends and chilling theories. For 50 years, law enforcement pursued the truth, sifting through connections to other crimes and a notorious serial killer. Brian and Cameron’s meticulous research, blending academic analysis with investigative expertise, sheds new light on this haunting case. Join us as we discuss their journey, the obstacles they faced and the shocking revelations uncovered in 𝘈 𝘔𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 - the book that finally brings long-awaited answers to a case that has remained unsolved for over half a century. A Murder on Campus was published by Wild Blue Press on January 13, 2025, and you can order a copy here: A Murder On Campus | Wild Blue Press ***This interview was recorded on February 10, 2025. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Mar 2025 | S17E02 | Julie Tennant (Ballymena, County Antrim, 2000) | 00:32:02 | |
In the early hours of August 5, 2000, Julie Tennant disappeared without a trace from her parents' home in Ballymena, Co Antrim. As days passed with no sign of the 21-year-old, a massive search effort was launched, but hopes of finding her alive faded with each passing moment. Just over two weeks later, the grim reality came to light - a shallow grave concealed Julie’s remains, bringing the missing person investigation to a devastating conclusion. But who was responsible for her death, and what led to her brutal fate? Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Mar 2025 | S17E03 | Alf Wilkins (Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 2001) | 00:26:15 | |
In February 2001, 67-year-old Alf Wilkins was killed in a fire deliberately set inside his Grimsby flat. But this wasn’t a random act of violence - it was the culmination of months of torment at the hands of his own neighbours. Despite being acquitted of an indecent assault charge in November 2000, Alf remained a target. The locals refused to believe his innocence, fueled by the hysteria of the News of the World's infamous 'name-and-shame' campaign. Branded as something he was not, Alf was harassed, threatened, and ultimately, his life was taken in an act of brutal, misplaced vigilante justice. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Mar 2025 | The Crime Roundup: March 2025 | 00:43:17 | |
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in March 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime. This month's stories include:
Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the March 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' Disclaimer: The cases discussed in this episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Mar 2025 | S17E04 | Nikkita Grender-Brunnock, Kelsey-May and Missy (Newport, South Wales, 2011) | 00:36:28 | |
In 2011, 19-year-old Nikkita Grender was just weeks away from becoming a mother when her life was cut short in the most horrifying way. A fire tore through her Newport flat in the early hours of February 5, and as the smoke cleared, a darker truth emerged - one that pointed to someone close to home. What seemed like a tragic accident was something far more sinister, leaving a community in shock and a family searching for justice. This story is genuinely one of the most heartbreaking and disturbing I’ve ever researched in my four-plus years as a true crime podcaster. My sincerest condolences go to Paul, Marcia, and Luke. For a deeper understanding of this tragic case, I highly recommend you read Nikitta: A Mother’s Story by Marcia Grender, released in February 2016. You can also watch episode 3 of season 2 of Britain’s Darkest Taboos, which aired on October 23, 2013. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | S17E05 | Susan Whiting (Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, 2015) | 00:34:13 | |
In August 2015, 20-year-old Susan Whiting vanished in Walsall after accepting an invitation to stay the night at a friend’s house. Susan, a kindhearted young woman with learning difficulties, was naturally trusting - something her killers exploited in the worst way imaginable. What began as an innocent sleepover soon turned into something far more sinister. By the time the truth emerged, it was already too late. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Apr 2025 | S17E06 | Renee and Andrew MacRae (Dalmagarry, Scottish Highlands, 1976) | 00:37:30 | |
In November 1976, 36-year-old Renee MacRae and her 3-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace after leaving their Inverness home for what was meant to be a weekend away. What followed was one of the most baffling missing persons cases Scotland has ever seen - a case with no suspects, no evidence and no answers for over four decades. When I first began researching this one, I knew nothing about it. What unfolded before my eyes as I dug deeper left me stunned. Layer by layer, the truth began to surface, and by the time it did, the damage had already been done. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Apr 2025 | S17E07 | Gerald Corrigan (Holyhead, Anglesey, 2019) | 00:30:41 | |
In April 2019, the quiet Welsh island of Anglesey was rocked by a crime so bizarre and brutal it seemed almost fictional. 74-year-old Gerald Corrigan was outside his remote coastal home when he was struck by a single crossbow bolt - a weapon more associated with medieval warfare than modern-day Wales. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into something far more chilling. Behind the peaceful setting lay a tangled web of deception, secrecy and calculated violence - and Gerald was caught right in the middle of it. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Apr 2025 | S17E08 | Diana Garbutt (Melsonby, North Yorkshire, 2010) | 00:33:16 | |
In March 2010, the small Yorkshire village of Melsonby awoke to the kind of horror rarely seen outside the pages of crime fiction. 40-year-old Diana Garbutt was found bludgeoned to death in her bed, and within minutes, a robbery was reported at the village Post Office just downstairs. The timeline made little sense, and the evidence raised more questions than answers. What followed was a trial full of contradictions, a marriage laid bare and a community left divided. But over a decade later, some believe the real story has yet to be told - and that the justice system may have gotten it very, very wrong. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | S01E01 | Peter Bryan | The Murders of Nisha Sheth, Brian Cherry and Richard Loudwell | 00:18:08 | |
In the debut episode of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Bryan. Peter murdered 21-year-old Nisha Sheth with a hammer in 1993 and was subsequently sent to Rampton Secure Hospital. He was transferred to an open psychiatric ward in January 2004 before murdering Brian Cherry a month later on February 17. Remanded to Broadmoor, Peter murdered fellow patient Richard Loudwell on April 25, 2004. The confessed cannibal remains in Broadmoor to this day, and it is improbable that he will ever be released. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/peterbryan/
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| 03 Dec 2020 | S01E02 | John Haigh | The Acid Bath Murderer | 00:18:18 | |
I tell the story of John Haigh in this episode. John Haigh murdered 6-9 people between 1944-1949 before being hanged in 1949. A notorious fraudster, John Haigh was always motivated by profit and disposed of his victims by dissolving their bodies in sulphuric acid. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/johnhaigh/
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| 03 Dec 2020 | S01E03 | Peter Tobin | The Murders of Vicky Hamilton, Dinah McNicol and Angelika Kluk | 00:24:00 | |
I tell the story of Peter Tobin in this episode. In February 1991, Peter murdered 15-year-old Vicky Hamilton. Six months later, In August 1991, Peter murdered 18-year-old Dinah McNicol Peter then murdered 23-year-old Polish student Angelika Kluk 15 years later in September 2006. A diagnosed psychopath, Peter Tobin has been labelled as a man of no recognisable humanity and is suspected of committing multiple other murders. NOTE: Peter Tobin died of cancer on October 8, 2022. This episode was broadcast before his death. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/petertobin/
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| 10 Dec 2020 | S01E04 | John Cooper | The Murders of Richard Thomas, Helen Thomas, Peter Dixon and Gwenda Dixon | 00:20:45 | |
I tell the story of John Cooper in this episode. In December 1985, John Cooper killed siblings Richard and Helen Thomas in their farmhouse at Scoveston Park before burning the property. Four years later, John took part in a recording of the UK gameshow Bullseye as a contestant on May 28, 1989. John then murdered Peter and Gwenda Dixon a month later, in June 1989, as they walked along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in southwest Wales. John was handed a whole life order for the murders in May 2011 and has also been linked with several other murders. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/johncooper/
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| 08 Nov 2020 | Trailer | 00:00:34 | |
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 britishmurderspodcast@gmail.com and type the phrase "Mailing list". 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: britishmurderspodcast@gmail.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
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| 17 Dec 2020 | S01E05 | Beverley Allitt | The Murders of Liam Taylor, Timothy Hardwick, Becky Phillips and Claire Peck | 00:25:54 | |
I tell the story of Beverley Allitt in this episode.
Beverley Allitt was a state-enrolled nurse in the children's ward at Grantham and Kesteven Hospital in Lincolnshire when she murdered Liam Taylor, Timothy Hardwick, Becky Phillips and Claire Peck.
The children, aged seven weeks, eleven years, nine weeks and fifteen months, respectively, were killed between February and April 1991.
In total, Beverley attacked thirteen children over 59 days in 1991 and was handed thirteen concurrent terms of life imprisonment on May 28, 1993.
A sufferer of Munchausen syndrome, Allitt is thought to have carried out the attacks to attract attention to herself.
NOTE: Beverley is now eligible for release on parole as her minimum tariff of 30 years expired in November 2021. This information came to light after this episode was initially broadcast. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/beverleyallitt/
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| 24 Dec 2020 | S01E06 | Steve Wright | The Murders of Tania Nicol, Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Annette Nicholls and Paula Clennell | 00:18:52 | |
I tell the story of Steve Wright in this episode. Steve Wright murdered Tania Nicol, Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Annette Nicholls and Paula Clennell in Ipswich between October 2006 and December 2006. All five women were reportedly sex workers. He received a life sentence with a recommendation for a whole life order in February 2008. Several other murders are suspected of being committed by Steve Wright, but to date, he has not been charged with any. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/stevewright/
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| 31 Dec 2020 | S01E07 | Trevor Hardy | The Murders of Janet Stewart, Wanda Skala and Sharon Mosoph | 00:17:04 | |
I tell the story of Trevor Hardy in this episode. Trevor Hardy murdered Janet Stewart, Wanda Skala and Sharon Mosoph between December 1974 and March 1976. The three teenagers were aged fifteen, seventeen and seventeen, respectively. He received three life sentences in May 1978 with a minimum term to serve of 30 years. Trevor spent 35 years in prison before his death in September 2012 and was one of the longest-serving prisoners in England and Wales. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/trevorhardy/
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| 07 Jan 2021 | S01E08 | Amelia Dyer | The Reading Baby Farmer | 00:27:18 | |
I tell the story of Amelia Dyer in this episode. Amelia Dyer is suspected of murdering more than 400 infants between 1880-1896; however, only six deaths were attributed to her. She received the death penalty after pleading guilty to the murder of Doris Marmon and was hanged in June 1896. Amelia practised baby farming, a standard method of earning a living in late-Victorian Era Britain. Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. You can explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up with Podcorn here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/ameliadyer/
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| 14 Jan 2021 | S01E09 | Robert Maudsley | The Murders of John Farrell, David Francis, Salney Darwood and William Roberts | 00:19:23 | |
I tell the story of English serial killer Robert Maudsley in this episode. Robert Maudsley murdered John Farrell, David Francis, Salney Darwood and William Roberts between March 1974 and July 1978. John Farrell was the only victim of Robert murdered outside prison walls. Robert is one of the few murderers who became serial killers in prison. Robert has spent over 40 years in solitary confinement, and his custom-built two-cell unit in the basement of Wakefield Prison is similar to that of Hannibal Lecter in Thomas Harris' novel 'The Silence of the Lambs'. He is known as Britain's most dangerous prisoner. Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. You can explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up with Podcorn here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/robertmaudsley/
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| 21 Jan 2021 | S01E10 | Stephen Marshall | The Murder of Jeffrey Howe | 00:24:00 | |
I tell the story of Stephen Marshall and Jeffrey Howe in this final episode of season 1. Stephen murdered 49-year-old kitchen salesman Jeffrey Howe on March 8, 2009. Jeffrey had allowed Stephen and his girlfriend, Sarah Bush, to stay at his flat in Southgate, London, without paying any rent. After killing Jeffrey, Stephen dismembered him before scattering his body parts across Hertfordshire and Leicestershire. Jeffrey's body parts, except his hands, were discovered between March 22 and April 11, 2009. Stephen Marshall was handed a life sentence on February 1, 2010, with a minimum term of 36 years. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/stephenmarshall/
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| 28 Nov 2024 | S15E10 | Anne Nicoll (Dundee Law, Dundee, 2001) | 00:36:55 | |
In August 2001, 34-year-old Anne Nicoll set out for an evening walk with her dog, Sophie, on Dundee Law, a familiar route she often took. When she didn’t return home, concern quickly turned to alarm, and a search led to the devastating discovery of her body. What began as a quiet evening spiralled into a chilling murder investigation, uncovering a shocking culprit in the heart of the community. The events that followed would not only devastate Anne’s loved ones but leave a mark on Dundee’s history forever, with another local woman, Linda McDonald, narrowly escaping with her life. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 20 Feb 2025 | S16E10 | Robert Wilson (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, 2020) | 00:33:25 | |
When Robert Wilson went to work at the Thornton & Ross pharmaceutical plant in Linthwaite, Huddersfield on the evening of January 16, 2020, he had no idea that he would never return home. The 53-year-old was carrying out a routine security check when he confronted two teenagers trespassing on the premises. What followed was a frenzied and senseless attack, in which Robert was subjected to an act of unimaginable violence. This harrowing case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of knife crime and the dangers posed by individuals willing to commit acts of extreme violence. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | Harold Shipman | Dr Death | Part 1 | Background | 00:29:25 | |
In the season 7 special, I tell the story of Dr Harold Shipman, dubbed by the media as "Dr Death". Shipman was arrested on September 7, 1998, after police raided his home. The body of Kathleen Grundy, one of Shipman's former patients, was exhumed and examined after her daughter deemed it suspicious that her mother's will excluded her children but left a large sum to Shipman. Kathleen's body was found to contain traces of diamorphine, which contradicted her death being the result of old age as stated on her death certificate written by, you guessed it, Dr Harold Shipman. In total, Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 people, but the frightening reality is that his victim count is thought to be more than 250. In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Shipman's early life and background, his journey to becoming a GP with his own practice and what is thought to be his first-ever murder. Next week, I'll discuss the murders, the trial and its aftermath. 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 and Edited in: Hindenberg PRO References: www.britishmurders.com/haroldshipmanpart1/
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| 29 Jun 2022 | S06E04 | Iain Scoular | The Murders of Catherine McChord and Elizabeth Walton | 00:33:16 | |
In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Scottish double murderer Iain Scoular. Between October 1, 1982, and December 2, 1982, Iain Scoular murdered 36-year-old taxi driver Catherine McChord and 48-year-old midwife Elizabeth Walton in Cambuslang, Scotland. Initially, the police did not link the two murders. They had no suspects until Iain strolled into the police caravan HQ and told them he'd seen a stranger acting suspiciously on the night of Elizabeth's murder. In a bizarre turn of events, Iain's mum Jean's testimony inadvertently led to her son's capture. Iain was handed two life sentences on June 6, 1983, with a minimum term of 20 years. He was released from prison in 2003. 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: Hindenberg PRO Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 17 References: www.britishmurders.com/iainscoular/
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| 26 Dec 2024 | Best of 2024: Interviews (Part 1) | 00:32:27 | |
As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year. This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64. Link to Part 2: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part2 Timestamps (Part 1): [00:00] Intro [01:56] Guest: Adam Lloyd (Interview #21 - Jan 8, 2024) Topic: Can you be successful and still have a conscience? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/adamlloyd [05:48] Guest: Ryan Ogilvie (Interview #49 - Jan 22, 2024) Topic: Was George Murdoch's murder a tragic case of mistaken identity? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ryanogilvie [09:07] Guest: Dr Sohom Das (Interview #50 - Feb 5, 2024) Topic: What is the most challenging disorder to work with? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sohomdas [11:53] Guest: Dr Richard Shepherd (Interview #51 - Feb 19, 2024) Topic: What does a day of filming a TRUE CRIME documentary look like? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ttatm [13:58] Guest: Kim Donovan (Interview #52 - Mar 4, 2024) Topic: How far removed is the final edit of a book from the first draft? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/kimdonovan [15:58] Guest: Emma Flint (Interview #53 - Mar 18, 2024) Topic: Free Writing Full Episode: britishmurders.com/emmaflint [18:44] Guest: Steve Keogh (Interview #54 - Mar 25, 2024) Topic: Who is in the room with you when filming a TRUE CRIME documentary? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/soamd [21:35] Guest: Lucy Wade (Interview #55 - Apr 22, 2024) Topic: The importance of reaching out to the correct channels in domestic abuse cases Full Episode: britishmurders.com/lucywade [29:49] Guest: Chris Wood (Interview #56 - May 20, 2023) Topic: Can you enjoy reading for pleasure when you write for a living? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/chriswood [31:51] Outro 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 05 Oct 2022 | S07E03 | Lee Anstice | The Murder of Tracy Anstice | 00:25:38 | |
In the third episode of British Murders Season 7, I tell the story of Lee Anstice. On August 26, 2011, Lee Anstice murdered his wife, Tracy, by stabbing her with a knife several times. Lee was in and out of psychiatric care in the months leading up to the murder and would go on to blame the voices in his head despite never mentioning such a thing throughout his time at mental health units. He was arrested on August 28, 2011, found guilty of Tracy's murder on March 9, 2012, and sentenced to life imprisonment with a 24-year minimum. Independent investigations company Verita published a report in May 2015 following an independent investigation into the care and treatment of Lee Anstice. They concluded that the murder of Tracy could have in no way been predicted or prevented. 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 and Edited in: Hindenberg PRO References: www.britishmurders.com/leeanstice
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| 24 Apr 2024 | S13E04 | The Murder of Nicki Collingbourne (Letchworth, Hertfordshire, 2016) | 00:28:55 | |
After 26-year-old Nicki Collingbourne evicted her half-sister, 52-year-old Yvonne Caylor, from her flat, the pair's already tumultuous relationship worsened. Just seven months later, Nicki was found dead in her home. Caylor was swiftly taken into custody, but detectives were left baffled at the revelation of an apparent mystery man spotted in the vicinity by CCTV cameras wearing a high-vis jacket and glasses. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | S14E08 | Elizabeth Bowe (St Andrews, Fife, 2016) | 00:27:11 | |
On September 17, 2016, 50-year-old Elizabeth Bowe was strangled to death in her own home. The perpetrator was none other than her brother, whose outlandish testimony regarding what happened that night will shock you to your core. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 26 Dec 2024 | Best of 2024: Interviews (Part 2) | 00:42:36 | |
As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year. This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64. Link to Part 1: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part1 Timestamps (Part 2): [00:00] Intro [01:18] Guest: Tony McMahon (Interview #57 - May 27, 2024) Topic: Linking Jack the Ripper with Abraham Lincoln Full Episode: britishmurders.com/tonymcmahon [05:47] Guest: Wendy Cee (Interview #58 - Jun 24, 2024) Topic: How Sharon Birchwood's murder came about Full Episode: britishmurders.com/wendycee [08:39] Guest: Colin Sutton (Interview #59 - Jul 1, 2024) Topic: What has changed in policing? Full Episode: britishmurders.com/colinsutton [17:24] Guest: Kacey (Interview #60 - Jul 15, 2024) Topic: Interviewing cult survivors Full Episode: britishmurders.com/thecultvault [23:20] Guest: Dean Wheeldon (Interview #61 - Aug 19, 2024) Topic: Working on a murder case for the first time Full Episode: britishmurders.com/deanwheeldon [29:50] Guest: Tim Tate (Interview #62 -Sep 16, 2024) Topic: Tim’s favourite medium Full Episode: britishmurders.com/timtate [33:13] Guest: Sarah Bax Hotron (Interview #63 - Oct 21, 2024) Topic: How Sarah structured her book Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sarahbaxhorton [38:44] Guest: Dr Vasileios Karagiannopolous (Interview #64 - Oct 28, 2024) Topic: The most common type of cybercrime Full Episode: britishmurders.com/vasileioskaragiannopolous [41:34] Outro 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 13 Feb 2025 | S16E09 | Katie Rackliff (Farnborough, Hampshire, 1992) | 00:34:36 | |
In June 1992, 18-year-old Katie Rackliff was heading home after a night out in Farnborough, Hampshire, when she was savagely attacked and murdered. The case sent shockwaves through the community, but as the years passed with no arrests, it seemed justice might never come. Then, four years later, a shocking revelation turned the investigation on its head. The killer wasn’t just someone the police never suspected - they would go down in history as the UK’s youngest-ever female murderer. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.
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| 06 Apr 2022 | S05E08 | Nathan Maynard-Ellis and David Leesley | The Murder of Julia Rawson | 00:25:37 | |
In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Nathan Maynard-Ellis and David Leesley. On May 11, 2019, Nathan Maynard-Ellis entered the Bottle & Cork pub in Dudley, West Midlands, where he met 42-year-old Julia Rawson. The pair left the pub at 2:00 am on May 12, 2019, and nobody saw Julia alive again. Nathan and his partner David murdered Julia before dismembering her into 11 pieces and scattering her body parts all over their home town of Tipton, West Midlands. On December 21, 2020, both men were handed life sentences with minimum terms of 30 years and 19 years, respectively. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: 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 You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here: References: www.britishmurders.com/nathanmaynardellis/
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| 23 Oct 2022 | Interview #16 | Dr Joni Johnston (Forensic Psychologist) | 01:13:46 | |
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
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| 21 May 2023 | Interview #31 | Donal MacIntyre (Investigative Journalist) | 00:26:14 | |
I welcome investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre to the show in this interview episode. Donal is an Irish investigative journalist specialising in undercover operations and television exposés. His TV work includes 'MacIntyre Investigates' and 'MacIntyre Undercover'. He also presents 'Donal MacIntyre: Unsolved' for the CBS Reality Channel. In his new show 'Donal MacIntyre's Killer Evidence', Donal demonstrates through ten UK and US-based cases that forensics will always uncover the ‘killer evidence’ which brings murderers to justice. ‘Donal MacIntyre’s Killer Evidence’ airs Monday nights at 10pm on CBS Reality until May 29, 2023. CBS Reality is available on Freeview (67), Sky (146), Virgin (148) and Freesat (135) and via the CBS Catchup ChannelsUK App. 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
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| 20 Aug 2023 | Interview #38 | The True Story of 'Line of Duty' with Robin Jarossi | 00:35:01 | |
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: ***This interview was recorded on May 18, 2023. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | S16E01 | Christopher Hartley (Blackpool, Lancashire, 1997) | 00:32:07 | |
In December 1997, the streets of Blackpool were shaken by a gruesome discovery. The headless torso of Christopher Hartley was found discarded in the bins of a local hotel - a chilling and tragic end for the 17-year-old. As the investigation unfolded, it became clear this was no random act of violence. The trail led authorities across borders, ending with the capture of his killer in Ireland. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 26 Jul 2023 | S10E04 | The Murder of Jane Longhurst | Villain: Graham Coutts | 00:31:55 | |
In this episode, I discuss the story of Jane Longhurst, a 31-year-old music teacher murdered by her best friend's partner. This chilling story of obsession, murder and justice began on March 14, 2003, when Graham Coutts killed Jane in his Hove flat. Coutts had been obsessed with physically harming women during sex since the age of 15 and fantasised about murdering someone in such a manner. He was initially handed a life sentence in February 2004 at Lewes Crown Court, but his charge was later quashed. A re-trial in 2007 ended with the same outcome, with Coutts being handed a life sentence at the Old Bailey that July with a minimum term of 26 years. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: britishmurders.com/janelonghurst Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Apr 2023 | S09E02 | Rocky Price | The Murder of Lindsay Birbeck | 00:25:32 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Rocky Price and Lindsay Birbeck. On August 12, 2019, 47-year-old teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered by 16-year-old Rocky Price in a seemingly random attack. Rocky then transported Lindsay's body to Accrington Cemetery using a wheelie bin - an act he was caught doing on CCTV - and buried her body. Mrs Justice Yip handed Rocky Price a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years on January 12, 2015, at Preston Crown Court. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References:
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| 31 May 2023 | S09E09 | Jason Nelson | The Murder of Jordan Maguire | 00:23:21 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Jason Nelson and Jordan Maguire. On May 26, 2013, 32-year-old Grenada national Jason murdered 20-year-old Jordan by stabbing him three times with a knife. Jason fled the UK and headed for Grenada before settling briefly in Trinidad. He was eventually arrested five months later after CCTV images of him from the day of the murder were released. Once extradited back to the UK, Jason was tried at Luton Crown Court and found guilty of Jordan's murder. Judge Michael Kay handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 27 years on October 22, 2015. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: britishmurders.com/jasonnelson
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| 03 Jul 2024 | S14E03 | Kenneth Mackintosh (Monkseaton, Tyne and Wear, 1989) | 00:38:52 | |
On April 30, 1989, a 22-year-old man left his parent's home with his dad's double-barrelled shotgun and headed to a quiet part of Monkseaton in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Over the next twenty minutes, he walked the streets opening fire on almost everyone he came across, killing 41-year-old Kenneth Mackintosh and injuring seventeen others in the process. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 02 Jul 2022 | Interview #12 | John Barlow (Author) | 00:43:55 | |
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
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| 01 Oct 2023 | Interview #42 | Beyond the Prison Bars: A Conversation with Ex-Governor Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE | 01:02:51 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Jan 2024 | S12E02 | The Murder of Paul Norfolk (Haverhill, Suffolk, 2011) | 00:25:38 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Paul Norfolk, a 77-year-old man killed in Haverhill, Suffolk, in December 2011. Paul lived in his semi-detached home with his wife, Esme, and her carer, 49-year-old Thailand native Bunthawee Rimmer, until Esme was moved to a residential home when her health drastically deteriorated after suffering a stroke. Rimmer claimed she then began a sexual relationship with Paul, which ultimately led to him signing over his house and entire estate, worth around £340,000, to her in late 2011. In the early hours of December 30, Rimmer murdered Paul by striking him in the head twelve times with a claw hammer. She then attempted to end her own life but was arrested and taken to a hospital in Cambridge to be treated for her injuries. A jury at Ipswich Crown Court found her guilty of murder by way of a majority verdict in July 2012, and she was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 11 years. 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 case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' References: britishmurders.com/paulnorfolk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Feb 2023 | S08E05 | Anxiang Du | The Murders of Jeff, Helen, Xing and Alice Ding | 00:22:12 | |
I tell the story of Anxiang Du and the Ding family in this episode. On April 29, 2011, Anxiang Du left his Coventry home and headed for Northampton. It was in a house there that he murdered Jeff, Helen, Xing and Alice Ding. The apparent motive behind the massacre was Anxiang losing a decade-long legal battle against the Dings, his former business partners. On November 28, 2013, Mr Justice Flaux handed Anxiang Du a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: www.britishmurders.com/anxiangdu/
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| 25 May 2022 | S06E01 | Felix Spicer | The Murders of William and Henry Spicer | 00:26:07 | |
In the first episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Felix Spicer. In the early hours of May 25, 1890, Felix murdered two of his children whilst they slept before attempting to murder their mother, Mary. The couple's relationship was approaching its end, and Felix refused to allow the separation to happen. After being found guilty and sentenced to death, infamous British executioner James Berry hanged Felix on August 22, 1890. Felix provided no motive but said he must have been mad to have done what he did. 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: Hindenberg PRO Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 17 References: www.britishmurders.com/felixspicer/
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| 15 Jun 2022 | Interview #11 | Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC (Former Old Bailey Judge) | 01:12:52 | |
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
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| 28 Mar 2024 | Alison, Maartje and Anne | Part 2: Monsters Since Childhood | 00:28:39 | |
When multiple women and children were raped in and around London's railway network during the early 1980s, detectives initially believed one man was responsible. They didn't realise that two men had committed the horrific acts and that their sadistic tendencies would soon turn to murder. In this two-part series, I discuss what became the nation’s biggest manhunt since the Peter Sutcliffe inquiry. This second and final part focuses on the perpetrators, John Duffy and David Mulcahy, who, since childhood, had been on a monstrous path of criminality. **Please listen to Part 1 before listening to Part 2** 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | S14E04 | Linda Anderson (Edinburgh, South East Scotland, 1999) | 00:32:05 | |
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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 06 Sep 2023 | S10E10 | The Murder of Avril Dunn (Luton, Bedfordshire, 1985) | 00:26:47 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Avril Dunn, a 26-year-old woman murdered in Luton, Bedfordshire, on September 14, 1985. Avril went to The Heron, a local pub, that Saturday evening and was seen playing darts with some of the other regulars. Leaving at around 10.30 pm, Avril is thought to have been seen in the company of a tall, fair-haired man who drove away from the pub in a light-coloured Opel Manta. Her body was found at 7:30 am the following day. Still, her killer wouldn't be caught until thirteen years later when advances in DNA technology allowed scientists to match samples recovered from Avril's clothes to one of their key suspects at the time of her murder. Duncan Jackson, a father of four, was found guilty of Avril's murder in January 2000 and received a life sentence with a minimum term of 15 years. Chillingly, Duncan took part in reenacting Avril's case in the March 1986 episode of Crimewatch UK. **The following is NOT a sponsored message** If you are suffering from an eating disorder or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity: Beat (ENG): 0808 801 0677 Beat (SCO): 0808 801 0432 Beat (WAL): 0808 801 0433 Beat (NI): 0808 801 0434 For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Jan 2025 | S16E03 | Tracey Woodford (Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, 2015) | 00:37:31 | |
When 47-year-old Tracey Woodford went out for a few drinks in April 2015, she could never have known it would be her final evening. A chance meeting in a Pontypridd pub led to her crossing paths with a local man who harboured a dark and violent secret. What followed was a chilling and brutal crime that left detectives piecing together the disturbing truth. Tracey’s story remains a haunting reminder of how a seemingly ordinary night can take a devastating turn. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 20 Oct 2024 | Interview #63 | Investigating the Thames Torso Murders: Sarah Bax Horton Discusses Her New Book 'Arm of Eve' | 00:38:20 | |
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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 09 Aug 2023 | S10E06 | The Murder of Alan Livesey | Villain: Margaret Livesey? | 00:27:06 | |
In this episode, I discuss the story of Alan Livesey, a 14-year-old schoolboy and Army Cadet who was murdered in bizarre circumstances in 1979. On February 22, Alan was left home alone when his dad, Bob, left for his night shift, and his mum, Margaret, headed to the pub with her friend and secret lover. A few hours later, Alan was brutally murdered in his home, and his body was only discovered after Margaret sent her friend Eileen's son, Leslie, to her house to check on him. Margaret claimed to have headed straight for Eileen's house after returning from the pub, but she is suspected of having killed her son first and signed a confession stating as much before she quickly withdrew it. Add to that several witness testimonies indicating there was another male in the house with Alan whilst his mum was at the pub, which takes the complexity of this mystery to another level. Still, Margaret was found guilty of murdering Alan and handed a life sentence on July 26. She served ten years (incorrectly stated as being thirteen in the episode) before being released in 1989 and subsequently passed away in February 2001 after succumbing to throat cancer. The case aired on an episode of Rough Justice in October 1983, and many, including Margaret's other son, Derek, believe she is innocent. Sadly, it looks like the truth will now never be known. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: britishmurders.com/alanlivesey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Sep 2022 | S07E01 | Anthony Hardy | The Murders of Sally White, Elizabeth Valad and Bridgette Maclennan | 00:36:03 | |
In the first episode of British Murders Season 7, I tell the story of Anthony Hardy. Between January and December 2002, Anthony Hardy murdered Sally White, Elizabeth Valad and Bridgette Maclennan in Camden Town, London. He initially got away with the murder of Sally White in January 2002 due to an incorrect cause of death confirmed by disgraced pathologist Dr Freddy Patel. Between April and November 2002, Hardy spent time in psychiatric units at several hospitals, and within six weeks of being released, he murdered Elizabeth Valad and Bridgette Maclennan. Hardy was arrested in January 2003 and received a life sentence that November. Mr Justice Keith upgraded his sentence to a whole life tariff in May 2010. Anthony Hardy died of sepsis at HM Prison Frankland on November 26, 2020. 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 and Edited in: Hindenberg PRO References: www.britishmurders.com/anthonyhardy
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| 20 Jul 2022 | Thomas Montgomery | The Murder of Brian Barrett | Killer British Murder Stories Vol. 5 Feat. Bobbie Holmes | 00:39:28 | |
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/
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| 11 Oct 2023 | S11E03 | The Manslaughter of Nicole Lewis (Tuebrook, Merseyside, 2002) | 00:30:50 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Nicole Lewis, a 24-year-old mother-of-two murdered in Tuebrook, Merseyside, on March 5, 2002. Nicole and her fiancée, Mark Wilkinson, separated in February 2002 after a domestic incident the previous month. Mark had violently shaken Nicole so roughly after an argument that she had marks around her neck. A month after moving out, Nicole was invited to the couple's home after Wilkinson said he had arranged for a relationship counsellor to visit and talk to them about their problems. That was nothing more than a ruse. After heading upstairs with Wilkinson, Nicole was strangled to death and placed inside a wardrobe in the front bedroom. Wilkinson was found guilty of manslaughter, rather than murder, in September 2002 and received a four-year jail sentence, of which he served just 33 months. **The following are NOT sponsored messages** If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting one of the following charities: Refuge (the largest specialist domestic abuse organisation in the UK): 0808 2000 247 Respect (Men's Advice Line): 0808 801 0327 Galop (a national helpline for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence): 0800 999 5428 Women's Aid (a national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children): helpline@womensaid.org.uk For those listening who live in Merseyside, like Nicole did, 'Worst Kept Secret' is a Merseyside project established to reduce domestic abuse and enhance support for survivors. Their free, confidential phone line is open Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm. Call: 0800 028 3398 Website: worstkeptsecret.org.uk REMEMBER - If you are in immediate danger, please call 999! If you have experienced the murder or manslaughter of a loved one or someone you knew, please consider contacting 'Support after Murder and Manslaughter (SAMM)'. They are a UK-based charity providing various peer support services to people bereaved by murder and manslaughter. Call: 0121 472 2912 Text: 07342 888570 Website: samm.org.uk For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: britishmurders.com/nicolelewis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Aug 2024 | S14E09 | David Alderson (Wheal Maid, Cornwall, 2014) | 00:31:44 | |
The body of keen cyclist David Alderson was found by a dog walker on January 18, 2014, in the grounds of the old Wheal Maid mine in Cornwall, and given the spot's popularity with riders, his death was initially put down as a tragic accident. It was only when witnesses started coming forward in the immediate aftermath of the 72-year-old's passing that the true nature of how he died came to the surface. David's death was no accident. It was cold-blooded murder. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 30 Jun 2024 | Interview #59 | The Real Manhunter: Colin Sutton Discusses His Illustrious Career | 01:02:36 | |
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 ***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 contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 13 Apr 2022 | S05E09 | Lee Ford | The Cornwall Family Annihilation | 00:26:48 | |
In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the story of Lee Ford. In August/September 2000, Lee Ford murdered his 36-year-old wife Lesley Ford in Carnkie, Cornwall, along with four of her children from her first marriage. Lee initially buried all five bodies in a woodshed at the bottom of their garden before re-burying two of the bodies in a field in Treluswell, Cornwall. On May 24, 2001, Lee was handed five separate life sentences at Bristol Crown Court with a minimum term of 27 years. He will be eligible to apply for parole in October 2027. You can find Nicki Budden's petition to keep Lee Ford behind bars here: https://www.change.org/p/government-ensure-a-killer-stays-inside-never-comes-out 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 You can purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku 2' by Rose Bundy here: References: www.britishmurders.com/leeford/
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| 16 Aug 2023 | S10E07 | The Murder of Ricky Wyatt | Villain: Kathryn Taylor | 00:24:24 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Ricky Wyatt, a 34-year-old father-of-one who was murdered in Laindon, Essex, on September 1, 2006. Ricky was confronted by 32-year-old Kathryn Taylor and 29-year-old Matthew Boulton in a car park on Little Lullaway before being stabbed by the former. The encounter was rumoured to have occurred over a £5 drug debt, but Judge Clegg dismissed that claim at Basildon Crown Court. Regardless, the jury found Taylor guilty of Ricky's murder, and she was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years. Boulton was found guilty of assisting an offender and handed a two-and-a-half-year sentence. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | S15E08 | Natalie Esack (Ashford, Kent, 2012) | 00:35:31 | |
In 2012, the murder of Natalie Esack sent shockwaves through the Kent town of Ashford. A talented hairdresser with a bright future, Natalie had reported her estranged husband’s abusive and threatening behaviour to the police multiple times, though each case went unprosecuted. Tragically, those warnings were left unaddressed, and in a brutal act of violence, her life was cut short in her own salon. Natalie’s story is a stark reminder of the dangers that can persist behind closed doors and the devastating consequences when cries for help are not fully heard. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 28 Jun 2023 | The Forgotten Thirteen | Part 2: Unmasking the Monster | 00:45:30 | |
In the season 9 special, I'm telling the stories of Wilma McCann, Emily Jackson, Irene Richardson, Patricia Atkinson, Jayne MacDonald, Jean Jordan, Yvonne Pearson, Helen Rytka, Vera Millward, Josephine Whitaker, Barbara Leach, Margeurite Walls and Jacqueline Hill, who each lost their lives at the hands of Peter Sutcliffe, who many knew as "The Yorkshire Ripper". This two-part episode focuses on the stories of those thirteen innocent women - whose names are too often forgotten - ensuring their lives are remembered and not overshadowed by the darkness that befell them. In part 1, I explored the lives of Wilma, Emily, Irene, Patricia, Jayne and Jean, uncovering their stories, dreams, and aspirations. In this second and final part, I do the same with Yvonne, Helen, Vera, Josephine, Barbara, Margeurite and Jacqueline. I also delve into the 'Wearside Jack' hoax, Sutcliffe's arrest, the murder trial and the case's aftermath. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: www.britishmurders.com/theforgotten13part2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | S15E09 | Roy Tutill (Chessington, Surrey, 1968) | 00:34:02 | |
In April 1968, 14-year-old Roy Tutill vanished on his way home from school, a route he often travelled by hitch-hiking. Three days later, his lifeless body was discovered, sparking an investigation that would span decades. Roy’s tragic murder haunted investigators and the community alike as the years ticked by without justice. Then, in 2001, a breakthrough came when advances in DNA technology linked his killer to the crime - 33 years after the fact. The match was triggered by a chance arrest for drink-driving in 1999, unravelling a secret that had evaded detection for many years and finally bringing closure to one of Britain’s most heartbreaking cold cases. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 30 Apr 2023 | Interview #30 | Sally-Anne Martyn (Author) | 00:35:40 | |
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
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| 26 Apr 2023 | S09E04 | Albert Dryden | The Murder of Harry Collinson | 00:29:16 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Albert Dryden and Harry Collinson. In 1988, Albert Dryden built a sunken bungalow on his land without planning permission. Over the next three years, he had a constant back-and-forth battle with Derwentside District Council, who demanded he demolish the bungalow. On June 20, 1991, the council, led by principal planning officer Harry Collinson, arrived at Albert's land, intent on demolishing it themselves. Confronting the councilman with a gun, Albert shot and killed Harry in an incident captured by TV news cameras. Albert received a life sentence for Harry's murder on April 1, 1992, and passed away 26 years later on September 15, 2018. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: britishmurders.com/albertdryden
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| 23 Oct 2024 | S15E05 | Wesley Neailey (Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, 1998) | 00:31:31 | |
In 1998, the brutal murder of 11-year-old Wesley Neailey sent shockwaves through Newcastle and the entire nation. Wesley was a friendly and happy boy who trusted people easily, but that trust was cruelly exploited when he was lured away by someone he'd recently come into contact with. The person responsible for his death preyed on Wesley’s innocence, cutting his young life short in a horrifying act of violence. The murder not only devastated his family, but also exposed deeply concerning loopholes in the British legal system. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 15 May 2024 | S13E07 | The Murder of Cheryl Moss (Hornchurch, East London, 2006) | 00:28:32 | |
When 33-year-old nurse Cheryl Moss popped outside for a smoke break during one of her shifts, she had no idea that a teenager with murderous intentions was lurking in the grounds outside the hospital. What followed was a devastating and frenzied attack that resulted in Cheryl losing her life. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | Interview #44 | The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher with Paul MacNamara | 00:46:56 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | Interview #49 | George Murdoch Revisited: Ryan Ogilvie Discusses His Podcast 'Who is the Cheese Wire Killer?' | 00:31:52 | |
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: 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! 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 contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Feb 2025 | The Crime Roundup: February 2025 | 00:51:57 | |
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in February 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime. This month's stories include:
Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the February 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' Disclaimer: The cases discussed in this episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jan 2023 | S08E03 | Graeme Neale | The Murder of Lynn Goldingay | 00:21:41 | |
In the third episode of season 8, I tell the story of Graeme Neale and Lynn Goldingay. In March 1985, Radio Trent DJ Graeme Neale murdered his ex-girlfriend Lynn Goldingay after a heated argument following a Paul Young concert. Graeme had no idea that Lynn was seeing another man, Duncan McCracken, and wouldn't find out until hearing of Duncan's suicide on a prison radio in late May 1985. A week later, whilst on remand, Graeme was found hanged in his cell at Lincoln Prison. 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 and Edited in: Hindenberg PRO References: www.britishmurders.com/graemeneale/
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| 31 Oct 2024 | S15E06 | Tania Moore (Ashbourne, Derbyshire, 2004) | 00:28:58 | |
In 2004, the shocking murder of award-winning showjumper Tania Moore shattered the quiet community of Ashbourne. Tania, a popular and ambitious woman with a bright future, was driving home from work when her life was cruelly taken in a cold-blooded ambush by someone she had once trusted deeply - her ex-fiancé. For over a year leading up to her murder, Tania endured relentless abuse at the hands of her ex, including an orchestrated assault and robbery. Despite her courage in reporting the abuse and death threats on multiple occasions, systemic failures and overworked authorities allowed the danger to persist. As Domestic Abuse Awareness Month draws to a close, Tania’s story is a harrowing reminder of the dangers many face behind closed doors. While this month brings vital attention to the issue, the campaign against domestic abuse must continue year-round. If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, visit ydom.co.uk/resources-for-everyone for support and help. REMEMBER - If you are in immediate danger, please call 999! 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 09 Feb 2023 | S08E06 | Kenneth Bill | The Murder of John Hay | 00:19:28 | |
I tell the story of Kenneth Bill and John Hay in this episode. On March 15, 2012, Kenneth lured John to his unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate on the pretence of him pricing up some building work. Once there, Kenneth beat John to death inside the unit, burned his body and disposed of the ashes at a local recycling centre. Kenneth was in love with Carol Hay, John's wife, and wanted him out of the picture so that he could pursue a relationship with her. Judge Peter Benson handed Kenneth a life sentence on September 21, 2012, with a minimum term of 22 years. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: www.britishmurders.com/kennethbill/
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| 02 Jul 2023 | Interview #33 | The Lynette White Case: Author John Williams Reflects on His Career and the Story of 'The Cardiff Three' | 00:46:06 | |
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: ***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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | S12E04 | The Murder of Juliet Callaghan (Swinton, Greater Manchester, 1966) | 00:26:39 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Juliet Callaghan, a 12-year-old girl killed in Swinton, Greater Manchester, in March 1966. Juliet was attacked and killed by a 16-year-old boy called Gordon Wheeler while walking home from school one Friday afternoon. It took just ten days for the police to catch the teenage killer who had stabbed Juliet over 50 times during the frenzied attack. Wheeler was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility in July 1966. Mr Justice Cusack ordered him to be detained at Broadmoor Hospital indefinitely. 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 case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' References: britishmurders.com/julietcallaghan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Dec 2024 | S16E02 | Judith Roberts (Tamworth, Staffordshire, 1972) | 00:25:32 | |
On June 7, 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts left home on her bicycle and never returned. Her body was discovered later that evening, sparking a murder investigation that would grip the nation. In the years that followed, the case took an unexpected turn, leading to a controversial conviction and, decades later, a shocking reversal that left more questions than answers. To this day, the identity of Judith’s killer remains a mystery. Some have even speculated that Peter Sutcliffe may have been involved, though her murder was never included among his known victims. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 13 Jan 2025 | Interview #65 | Murder UK: Professor David Wilson discusses the new TRUE CRIME original series | 00:58:46 | |
I welcome renowned criminologist and author Professor David Wilson to the show in this interview episode. TRUE CRIME recently announced the premiere of a new, original series that sees Professor Wilson examine ten unique British murder cases from recent years, looking at the psychological and sociological forces that drive individuals to kill. Across the ten episodes, Professor Wilson discusses the individual aspects of each crime, as well as the commonalities between them, such as the presence of coercive control in relationships. 'Murder UK' will premiere on January 13, 2025, at 10 pm on the TRUE CRIME channel. The series will air on Mondays and Tuesdays. Professor Wilson is an award-winning author and Emeritus Professor at Birmingham City University. He has published several non-fiction books and appears regularly in the print and broadcast media. Professor Wilson can be reached at his website: ***This interview was recorded on January 6, 2024. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 24 Aug 2022 | S06E10 | Ian O'Callaghan | The Murder of Shirley Leach | 00:32:52 | |
In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Ian O'Callaghan. On January 6, 1994, Ian O'Callaghan attacked, sexually assaulted, murdered and mutilated 66-year-old widow and grandma Shirley Leach at Bury Interchange. In September 2001, Ian exposed himself to an 11-year-old girl before raping her a few days later. He remained a free man until February 2006, when he was arrested for drink-driving. His DNA was taken and matched a blood sample from the crime scene in 1994. He was handed a life sentence in 2006 with a minimum term of 28 years for the murder of Shirley Leach, with a 16-year concurrent sentence handed to him in 2016 for the rape of the 11-year-old after she came forward and informed the police of what had happened. 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: Hindenberg PRO Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 18 References: www.britishmurders.com/ianocallaghan/
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| 30 Aug 2023 | S10E09 | The Murder of Barbara Waterhouse (Horsforth, West Yorkshire, 1891) | 00:27:33 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Barbara Waterhouse, a 5-year-old girl murdered in Horsforth, Leeds, on June 6, 1891. Whilst out playing with her friends, Barbara suddenly disappeared after last being seen perusing some advertisements through a shop window. Her body was discovered wrapped in a shawl four days later on Alexander Street in Leeds city centre, a stone's throw away from the Town Hall. The person responsible for her murder was soon revealed to be 32-year-old weaver Walter Lewis Turner. He was sentenced to death and hanged at Armley Gaol by James Billington on August 18, 1891. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: britishmurders.com/barbarawaterhouse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Oct 2023 | Interview #43 | The Strange Case of Reverend Emyr Owen: A True Crime Horror Documentary with Filmmaker Rhys Edwards | 00:33:32 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | S15E07 | Lesley Whittle and the Sub-postmaster Murders: Lives Lost Across Four Counties (1974-1975) | 00:53:46 | |
In the mid-seventies, a wave of terror swept across multiple English counties, culminating in the tragic murder of 17-year-old Lesley Whittle. A promising student and beloved daughter, Lesley was kidnapped and held for ransom - a nightmare that would grip her family and shock the nation. But Lesley wasn't the only victim of her captor. In the months leading up to her abduction, three sub-postmasters - Donald Skepper, Derek Astin and Sidney Grayland - had been ruthlessly targeted, each meeting a devastating fate. Despite their attempts to protect themselves and their communities, these innocent men became the victims of a chilling string of attacks, which led investigators on a relentless pursuit of one of Britain’s most notorious killers. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 28 Oct 2024 | Interview #64 | Cybercrime and Cybersecurity with Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos | 00:49:45 | |
Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos is an experienced, award-winning academic specialising in the fields of information technology law and policy, cybercrime and cybersecurity awareness and political hacking. Vas has a passion for researching and teaching on the above topics, and regularly engages in public speaking on an international level. He loves connecting the dots between academia, governments, the private sector and the public in the above fields on a national and international level through his work at the Cybercrime Awareness Clinic and the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime. He particularly enjoys developing innovative initiatives in the field of new technologies and crime and trying to envisage how the cybercrime and cybersecurity landscape will look in the future. Vas also features in the second series of 'Killers: Caught on Camera', which airs on TRUE CRIME on Thursdays at 10pm until November 7, 2024. All episodes are available to stream on WATCH FREE UK after being broadcast. ***This interview was recorded on October 21, 2024. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 23 Feb 2023 | S08E08 | Odessa Carey Jnr | The Manslaughter of Odessa Carey Snr | 00:36:49 | |
I tell the story of Odessa Carey Snr and Odessa Carey Jnr in this episode. In April 2019, Odessa Jnr murdered her mum, Odessa Snr, after attacking her with a mallet. She then removed her mum's head using scissors and knives before later removing her brain. After the murder, Odessa Jnr carried her mum's decapitated head around in a plastic carrier bag and reportedly kissed it on the forehead in front of a family friend. Judge Paul Sloan handed Odessa Jnr a hospital order on March 12, 2020, after deeming her not fit enough to stand trial. WARNING: This episode focuses heavily on Odessa Jnr's lifelong mental health issues and might be a difficult listen for some. **The following is NOT a sponsored message** If you are suffering from mental health problems or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting the following charities: Mind (ENG & WAL): 0300 123 3393 The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SCO): 0344 800 0550 The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health (NI): 028 9032 8474 / 00353 42 938 5736 For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: www.britishmurders.com/odessacarey/
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| 12 Oct 2022 | S07E04 | Colin Campbell | The Murders of Claire Woolterton and Deirdre Sainsbury | 00:27:43 | |
In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 7, I tell the story of Colin Campbell. On August 28, 1981, Colin Campbell murdered 17-year-old Claire Woolterton and dumped her body by the River Thames. Three years later, in December 1984, he murdered 29-year-old Deidre Sainsbury. Campbell was convicted of murder in the case of Deidre in July 1985, but it was later reduced to a manslaughter conviction. He wasn't arrested on suspicion of Claire's murder until November 2012. He was finally handed a life sentence for murdering Claire Woolterton on December 4, 2013, with a minimum term of 24 years. 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 and Edited in: Hindenberg PRO References: www.britishmurders.com/colincampbell/
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| 28 Dec 2023 | Best of 2023: Interviews (Part 2) | 01:06:51 | |
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) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/nicolastow [05:33] Guests: Bethan Trueman and Chris Clark (Interview #35 - Jul 23, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/bethanandchris [11:11] Guest: Neil Woods (Interview #36 - Jul 30, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/neilwoods [15:19] Guest: Martin Brunt (Interview #37 - Aug 6, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/martinbrunt [17:45] Guest: Robin Jarossi (Interview #38 - Aug 20, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/tedhastings [20:41] Guest: Dr Keri Nixon (Interview #39 - Sep 10, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/drkerinixon [26:10] Guest: Steven Keogh (Interview #40 - Sep 17, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/jacktheripper [31:33] Guest: Dr Honor Doro Townshend (Interview #41 - Sep 24, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/honordorotownshend [39:35] Guest: Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE (Interview #42 - Oct 1, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/vanessafrakeharris [46:33] Guest: Rhys Edwards (Interview #43 - Oct 8, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/rhysedwards [49:02] Guest: Paul MacNamara (Interview #44 - Oct 22, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/paulmacnamara [51:52] Guest: April Taylor (Interview #45 - Nov 20, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/apriltaylor [56:41] Guests: Dan Korn and Diana Carter (Interview #46 - Dec 11, 2023) Full Episode: britishmurders.com/copsgonebad [01:00:18] Guest: Nicky Perfect (Interview #47 - Dec 18, 2023) 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 contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | S13E03 | The Murder of Attracta Harron (Sion Mills, County Tyrone, 2003) | 00:31:46 | |
After 65-year-old Attracta Harron attended morning Mass on December 11, 2003, as part of a 30-day Novena prayer sequence, she headed home on foot, in line with her fitness regime, but never arrived. A sighting of her by a local farmer that morning was the last time she was seen alive, with her body finally being found four months later. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | S12E08 | The Murder of Mary McLaughlin (Partick, Glasgow, 1984) | 00:31:03 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Mary McLaughlin, a 58-year-old woman killed in Partick, Glasgow, in September 1984. Mary was last seen in the company of a stranger, a man, on September 26, 1984, after spending the evening in a pub with her friends. Six days later, her body was found in her home on Laurel Street by Martin Cullen, one of her 11 children, and his then-partner. Somebody had strangled Mary with the cord of her dressing gown. Thirty-five years would pass before Police Scotland arrested serial sex offender Graham McGill after advances in DNA technology placed him in Mary's flat at the time of her murder. Judge Lord Burns handed McGill a life sentence with a minimum term of 14 years in May 2021, almost four decades after Mary's murder. 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! You can view the video version of this episode 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 request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' References: britishmurders.com/marymclaughlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Apr 2023 | Interview #29 | Dr Robert Green OBE, JP (Forensic Scientist) | 00:53:58 | |
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
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| 16 Oct 2024 | The Strangeways Prison Riot (Manchester, Greater Manchester, 1990) | Feat. Megan and Neil from Mortal Musings | 00:36:34 | |
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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 18 May 2022 | Interview #9 | Claire McGowan (Writer and Lecturer) | 00:33:36 | |
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: 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
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| 03 Feb 2025 | Interview #66 | The Devil You Know: Neil Lancaster discusses his DS Max Craigie book series | 00:46:15 | |
I welcome author Neil Lancaster back to the show in this interview episode. Neil is a former RAF Military Policeman and Police Officer who served in the Metropolitan Police for 25 years between 1990 and 2015. Since retiring, Neil has turned his hand to writing crime and thriller novels, with his highly regarded DS Max Craigie Scottish crime thriller series becoming a huge success. The fifth book in the series - The Devil You Know - is available to purchase here: The Devil You Know (DS Max Craigie Book 5) by Neil Lancaster | HQ | Amazon.co.uk Book 6 - When Shadows Fall - will be released on Kindle, Audiobook and in Hardback on March 27, 2025. You can pre-order it here: When Shadows Fall (DS Max Craigie Book 6) by Neil Lancaster | HQ | Amazon.co.uk ***This interview was recorded on January 27, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'
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| 29 May 2024 | S13E09 | The Murder of Arminda Perry (Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire, 1991) | 00:27:06 | |
When Filipino native Arminda Ventura met a British man holidaying in her home country one summer, they immediately hit it off and soon got married. After emigrating to the UK and moving into the man's North Wales bungalow, Arminda quickly realised that her new husband wasn't the kind man she believed him to be. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Apr 2022 | Interview #8 | Miranda Young (Paranormal Historian) | 01:29:30 | |
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
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| 11 Sep 2024 | S15E02 | Nicole Duke (Eastbourne, East Sussex, 1975) | 00:26:26 | |
Nicole Duke was the kind of teenager every parent hopes for - trustworthy, responsible, and well-behaved. She had never caused her parents any trouble, but on Christmas Eve 1975, after a rare request to stay out late, Nicole never came home. That night, she had attended a disco in Eastbourne, where she was last seen in the company of a boy, with whom she shared a kiss. Hours later, on Christmas Morning, her lifeless body was discovered in a seaside shelter along the promenade. Nicole had been sexually assaulted and murdered, but a crucial clue, a broken neck chain found at the scene, led investigators to the killer just two days later. This story is one of the most shocking crimes the town has ever seen, yet it has been criminally underreported. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/britishmurders to get an extra 4 months on the 2-year plan. There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.
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| 05 Dec 2024 | British Murders Unsolved | Episode 4: Annie Börjesson (Prestwick, South Ayrshire, 2005) | 00:45:32 | |
In December 2005, the body of 30-year-old Annie Börjesson was discovered on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland. While police quickly ruled her death a tragic drowning, unsettling clues and unanswered questions began to emerge. Annie, a bright and independent Swedish woman, had no apparent reason to end her life. Yet, inconsistencies in the investigation, strange surveillance footage, and troubling theories surrounding her final days suggest something far more sinister may have occurred. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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.
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| 01 Dec 2022 | S07E10 | Liam Naylor | The Murder of Doreen Walker | 00:19:36 | |
In the tenth and final episode of season 7, I tell the story of Liam Naylor and Doreen Walker. On April 1, 2014, Naylor broke into the house of 75-year-old Doreen and murdered her before stealing the £104 pension money she'd collected earlier that day. He used the money to treat his friends to a night out in Barnsley. The following day, Naylor was arrested on suspicion of murder in Skegness. On October 16, 2014, Liam Naylor was found guilty of murdering Doreen Walker and handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years. 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 and Edited in: Hindenberg PRO References: www.britishmurders.com/liamnaylor/
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| 17 Sep 2023 | Interview #40 | Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation with Steven Keogh | 00:47:30 | |
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: ***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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 May 2022 | "The Muswell Hill Murderer" Dennis Nilsen Pt. 1: Background | 00:24:39 | |
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/
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| 22 May 2024 | S13E08 | The Murder of Susan Min (Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, 1986) | 00:24:16 | |
When 29-year-old librarian Susan Min bumped into her ex-boyfriend around a year after they split up, she invited him to her house for a catch-up. She had no idea that doing so would lead to her death at the hands of her former lover. 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 Website: Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Interview #67 | Down the Road: Aaron Vodovoz and Annelise Bianchini discuss the UK revival of Lee Blessing's play | 00:51:16 | |
I’m joined by actor-producer duo Aaron Vodovoz and Annelise Bianchini in this interview episode to discuss the UK revival of 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥 from award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. 𝘈 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦-𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦 (𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦) 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘉𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩, 𝘢 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭-𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘣𝘪𝘨 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬, 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩'𝘴 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘳𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. The play is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the complex intersection of true crime, ethics, and the allure of killers in our culture. 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘥, partnered by CrimeCon, has a limited run at London's brand-new Playhouse East theatre and runs from 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟰 to 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. British Murders listeners can enjoy an exclusive 𝟮𝟬% 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 on tickets by using the code '𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗛' at checkout via the Eventbrite link below: Down the Road by Lee Blessing Tickets | Eventbrite Head to americantheatreoflondon.co.uk for more information, and follow their socials below for updates on the play's production: Facebook | American Theatre of London ***This interview was recorded on January 28, 2025. 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 Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | S11E08 | The Murder of Louise Sellars (Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, 1995) | 00:30:40 | |
In this episode, I tell the story of Louise Sellars, a 15-year-old girl killed in Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, on August 13, 1995. That Sunday evening, Louise left her home to meet her friend Kelly Morrisey and spent a few hours with her before the two parted ways. The last time Louise was seen was at around 9:30 pm. Her parents called the police after Louise failed to return home without letting them know where she was. A massive search was conducted in the hopes of finding her alive, but sadly, her body was found the following morning by a dog walker. It would take five years before Louise's killer was brought to justice, thanks to advances in DNA technology. Ultimately, it was a discarded cigarette butt that led to the arrest and subsequent conviction of Darren Ashurst, who was 21 years old when he killed Louise. A jury at Manchester Crown Court found Ashurst guilty of murder on November 1, 2000, with Mrs Justice Rafferty handing him a life sentence. He served 20 years in total and was released from prison in 2020. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic References: britishmurders.com/louisesellars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||