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In October 2018, the Hampshire town of Gosport was left reeling after the sudden and violent death of respected academic Dr Barry Hounsome. Barry was a devoted husband, a supportive son, and a stepfather who took on the role of “Dad” with love and pride. Away from his home life, his career was dedicated to improving the lives of others through groundbreaking research into dementia and Parkinson’s...

The episode this week looks at the desperately sad story of Amy Anderson, a young mum from Dumfries, who after meeting a new boyfriend with a major drugs habit also developed a heroin addiction. Amy had been sleeping rough before she was tragically murdered at just nineteen. Just who had killed Amy? And why? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast https://uktruecrime.com Writing Credi...

On Thursday 18th of September 1985, 23-year-old Mirella Beechook, a separated mother of two girls made an emotional appeal before the cameras and spoke those words that no mother should ever utter - “bring her home, dead or alive, please just bring her home”. Her 7-year-old daughter Tina was missing, and Tina’s friend, 4-year-old Stacey Kavanagh had been found strangled. But who was the maniac in...

In November 1991, the Kent town of Gillingham was shaken by the senseless murder of 18-year-old Lara Perrill. Lara was a much-loved daughter, sister, niece, and grandchild. She was just beginning her adult life, spending time with friends and making plans for the future. Her warmth and youth made what happened to her all the more devastating. When Lara failed to make it home after a night out, the...

This week, I look at the criminal 'career' of burglar, fraudster, distraction robber and all-round conman Mark Woodliffe. A man who has constantly committed crimes across the UK, only stopping briefly to spend time in prison, before resuming his life of crime. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast https://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris Wood You can buy Chris's second book, 'D...

Welcome to episode nine of my monthly chats with Stuart, host of the British Murders Podcast. As usual, we look at crime stories that made headlines in September 2025, covering local, national, and international headlines. This month, for the third consecutive month, Stuart decided not to choose a story related to a shark, whale or any other creature which lives in the sea, which was nice if...

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 September 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 is Part Two of Two of The Twilight Sex Killer. On Monday 19th of February 1962, the same day that Norman Rickard’s body was found, 23-year-old Alan Vigar, who was also a quiet, handsome and secretly-gay man was strangled to death in the privacy of his flat by a tall and attractive man that the Police believe he too had picked up in Piccadilly Circus. Both men had invited their killer in, undr...

Concluding the two part tale accounting one of Scotland's most notorious crimes this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for which we are back to the summer of 1996, to the area of West Dunbartonshire in Scotland, and where I have accounted the brutal and senseless murder of 14 year old Caroline Glachan. Her murder, remained a cold case for more than a quarter of a century, until in...

In the summer of 2011, the market town of Hexham in Northumberland was left reeling after the sudden and violent death of one of its best-loved residents. 77-year-old Judith Richardson was a familiar face in the community known for her gentle nature, her loyalty to friends and family, and her daily walks with her little Westie, Hamish. Her life of kindness and quiet service made what happened to h...

The first of a two part tale accounting one of Scotland's most notorious crimes comes this time around and next on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for which we head back to the summer of 1996, to Scotland's West Dunbartonshire area, and where we meet a 14 year old girl named Caroline... The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving a child, with references to of...

We all know the quote, "If you can be one thing, be kind." Edna Slater was a kind woman. She wasn't wealthy, but she did all she could to help people in her community in Leeds who were down on their luck, by lending money or allowing them to do odd jobs in her home for cash. But Edna paid the most terrible price for this kindness... Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast https://uktr...

In this special bonus episode, Grace from the excellent REDRUM Podcast joins me as we discuss a story from Torquay in the south-west of England. Rosemary Windle and Maurece Smith, both 71, both had business interests in the Middle East and when they saw a local business operating with contacts in Lebanon they made contact with the owner. A decision which would ultimately cost them their lives... J...

This is Part One of Two of The Twilight Sex Killer. On Monday 19th of February 1962 at roughly 4pm, two police constables entered the basement flat at 264 Elgin Avenue in Maida Vale seeking the occupant (Norman Rickard) who had vanished without a trace. It began as a simple missing person’s report for a man who kept to himself, and it would end in the hunt for a sadistic killer who stalked the cit...

In the spring of 2010, the city of Bradford was shaken by a series of disappearances that struck at the very heart of its community. Three women, each with their own struggles and dreams, vanished within the space of a year, leaving their families desperate for answers and police scrambling to find a connection. Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage, and Suzanne Blamires' lives - and ultimately their...

In Greenock, west of Glasgow, the two flatmates had been taking part in something of a drinking session and had for many hours been putting the world to rights over multiple drinks – as you do. Soon six bottles of super strength wine and cider had been consumed and this ensured the pair were more than just a little inebriated. Then, in a drunken haze, Allan Napier suddenly asked housemate John: ‘C...

For this bonus episode, I am a guest once again on one of my favourite shows, the excellent REDRUM Podcast with Grace. We look at a complex case from New Jersey in the US where the wife of a highly respected Rabbi, 52 year old Carol Neulander, was bludgeoned to death in her Cherry Hill home with a one-foot section of lead pipe on 1 November 1994, after returning home from her work as a bakery mana...

On Thursday the 13th of October 2022 at 8:30pm, an attractive Turkish-Cypriot couple (Koray & Gozde) left the Amazonico restaurant at 10 Berkley Square in Mayfair. Keen to impress his date, Koray treated Gozde to an easy evening of fine dining, fun chat and fancy cocktails. Being her first trip to London, it began with three days of sightseeing across this wonderful capital city, and she hoped...

In 2018, the seaside town of Filey was left reeling by the shocking death of 70-year-old Dianne Williamson. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was well-known for her kindness and the love she held for her family. But behind the warmth she showed to those around her, Dianne’s life had been overshadowed by years of difficulty within her long-term relationship. What unfolded that year was a traged...

So who do you trust? I mean, who do you really trust? In this episode from north London we look at the shocking murder of 74 year old Anjelica Hallwood, where twin brothers left their own 18th birthday party to carry out the most shocking of crimes. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview episode, I’m joined by former trainee detective Jade Cameron. When Jade finally achieved her dream of becoming a detective, she discovered that the reality wasn’t quite as she'd imagined. Living the Dream: Confessions of a Trainee Detective offers a gripping and unfiltered look at the hidden realities of life as a detective in training. With unflinching honesty, Jade pulls back t...

Four days – almost a full working week for the majority. 96 hours, for some, it will fly by, for others, it may feel like the clock may go backwards. Over one such period back in the autumn of 2000, Worcestershire and West Midlands Police found themselves dealing with some of the most brutal, senseless, and horrifying killings that both the force areas, and the UK, has ever seen – all committed by...

Welcome to episode eight in the series of my monthly chats with Stuart from  @britishmurders . As usual, we look at crime stories that made headlines in August 2025, covering local, national, and international headlines. This month, for the second consecutive month, Stuart decided not to choose a story related to a shark, whale or any other creature who lives in the sea. Which was nice. We co...

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 August 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. Th...

EPISODE THREE HUNDRED AND TWELVE: On the morning of 18th of March 1901, having perpetuated a con to make money, the owner of Stoppani's grocer's shop at 3 Peter Street in Soho was again said to be ‘up to his old tricks’, but instead of potentially poisoning almost 10th of Soho’s residents, he unwittingly saved a frail and terrified widow from a violent and bloody death. Location :  ground flo...