True Crime Britain

Unfortunately, there will be no full episode this week due to illness. As a result, I have released two bonus episodes. I will update you on my expected return as soon as possible. Enjoy the rest of your week, and please, Stay safe! Remastered, updated & re-released from my old podcast, for your enjoyment. Thirty years ago, the whole county of Kent was shocked to its core when a couple freshly...

*** CONTENT WARNING *** This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature that some listeners may find distressing, including references to child sexual abuse, paedophilia, and incest. Listener discretion is advised. If you are affected by any of the content featured in this episode, and feel you may need further support, please see the information for suggested numbers below. Ian David Karsl...

Two decades ago, a talented and much-loved TV presenter, Jill Dando, was shot outside her London home in broad daylight, with a single bullet to the head. An extensive investigation followed, resulting in one man's conviction and imprisonment, for the cold-blooded murder—just for him to be acquitted eight years later. Today, despite the police naming over 2,000 potential suspects over the years, J...

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**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including the death of a child. Listener discretion is advised** With the funeral behind them and the trial not yet underway, Denise and Ralph began to cope with James’s loss in different ways. While Denise went inside herself and closed off to the world, Ralph sought comfort at the bottom of a bottle. They spent less and less time together...

The shocking nature of James’ murder made headlines around the world at the time, so it is a well-known case. But for those of you who have never heard, or have limited knowledge of this case, I need to make you aware that this story involves the violent death of a 2 year old child. However, even for those of you who are familiar with this story, I will warn you, that this will be extremely d...

*** CONTENT WARNING *** The shocking nature of James’ murder made headlines around the world at the time, so it is a well-known case. But for those of you who have never heard, or have limited knowledge of this case, I need to make you aware that this story involves the violent death of a 2 year old child. However, even for those of you who are familiar with this story, I will warn you, that...

It's late winter 2012, just five days after Christmas, police officers from South Wales, have just attended the scene of a car accident in the middle of the night after receiving calls from concerned members of the public. As the rain beat down on the dormant, darkened road in the Welsh Valleys, the officers were greeted by the sight of a silver Peugeot 306, abandoned near trees on the side of the...

Merry Christmas Friends. However you will be spending Christmas this year, I hope it will a pleasant & peaceful one. I'll be taking a break to spend some time with my family now, but I will be back with you on Wednesday the 18th of January. Until then, please... Stay safe! Rhi x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** On December 23, 1959, at 7:44 PM, police in Birmingham were dispatched to the YWCA hostel in Edgbaston after a report from a frightened woman. 21-year-old Margaret Brown, explained to the officers she had been ironing in the utility room, when she suddenly felt a draught. Upon investigating, Margaret discove...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** On December 23, 1994, Tracey Mertens heard a knock on her door in Rochdale. As soon as she answered it, Tracey was grabbed, blindfolded and thrown into a car. For the hour that they drove, the mother of two went through every possible scenario in her head of what was about to happen to her. But not even in h...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including the death of a baby. Listener discretion is advised** Kerry or "the Kingdom" as it is often referred to by the Irish, is known for its mystical landscape, beautiful sandy beaches, cliffs and rocky headlands. Today's case begins at one of those scenic places, at a 500 m long White Strand beach near Caherciveen. The beach is in a sh...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised**  48-year-old Heather Barnett was described as a very proud mother of two who always put her children first and ensured they didn't miss out. Her profession as a seamstress allowed Heather to work from home, where she made curtains, cushions, tablecloths and clothing pieces for her clients around Dorset. As...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** 3,2,1…. Victoria leant forward and felt the whoosh of air as it whipped past her face. She stepped forward into freefall and immediately felt the familiar rush of adrenaline as she left the plane behind and the earth raced towards her.   Whilst she had done this jump more than two thousand five hundred...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including the death of a child. Listener discretion is advised** On the 9th of July 1996, a man walking his dog alongside a country lane in Chillenden, East Kent discovered three bodies which were partially concealed in leaves to the side of the road.    The bodies were of a woman and two young children, and it was immediately cle...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** On the 18th of September 2012 Police Constables, Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes set out on routine patrol in the Greater Manchester area. It was a typically pleasant autumn day with nothing to indicate the horrors that would later unfold for them both.     Nicola Hughes was 23 years old and had...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** People often ask why domestic abuse victims do not simply just leave the relationship. Even if the person themselves know it's time to end the relationship, there are often numerous emotions involved preventing them from walking away, such as shame, embarrassment or denial. And of course, in many cases, the...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** On the 1st of December 1996, at around 10:45 PM, a man named Richard Maine left Keeper's Cottage in Coopers Hill, Alvechurch and was just about to get into his car when he heard some alarming noises nearby. It was the sound of a commotion mixed with a woman's calls for help. As Richard walked closer, he saw...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** When American pop rock band, The  Scissor Sisters  came up with its name back in the early 2000s, it was derived from New York's nightlife and gay culture. After being signed with British label Polydor and releasing their debut album in 2004, the band went to No 1 in the UK. And not long after that...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** Can pre-meditated murder ever be justified? To some, the idea of murder is more palatable if it was committed in self-defence or in the effort of saving someone else's life.   But what if the victim was the perpetrator of years of abuse and neglect and the offenders felt that the only way out was f...

***CONTENT WARNING*** This episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature regarding crimes against children. Listener discretion is advised. On a cold and wintery night in Worcester England, neighbours heard high-pitched screams pierce through the tranquil darkness. Even to the untrained ear, the screams sound as if they are coming from terrified children. Neighbours peer through their blinds i...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including crimes against children. Listener discretion is advised** At about 4 PM on September 21, 2001, 32-year-old Aidan Minter was walking his usual route back home over Tower Bridge in central London. It was Friday afternoon, and usually, the area would have been filled with people. But since the 9/11 attacks had taken place a little ov...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature. Listener discretion is advised** March the 3rd, 2012, had started like any other Saturday for the police officer on duty in London's East End. But when two men, Tony and Danny McCluskie, and their friend Nicole stepped into the station, that evening instantly turned into one of those that the officers would never forget. As soon as Tony and...

On December 11, 1975, two police officers, Tony White and Stuart Mackenzie, were sat in their police panda car on a side road in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. They were observing the passing traffic, keeping a lookout out for any drivers breaking the rules—but then they noticed a man behaving strangely on the pavement on the opposite street. While it was dark and the officers could not see the man c...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including crimes against children. Listener discretion is advised** On the 15th of December 1992, Barry Sutcliffe took his normal route to work along Compstall Road, in Romiley, England. After picking up two of his colleagues, he headed into the lifting darkness. But there was nothing usual about the horrific discovery he would ma...