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In the first episode of British Murders Season 5, I tell the tragic story of the ‘Babes in the Wood’ murders.⁣ On October 9, 1986, a 20-year-old man named Russell Bishop sexually assaulted and strangled two 9-year-old girls named Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway.⁣ He was arrested, taken to trial and acquitted in 1987.⁣ In 1990, Bishop went on to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl, leaving her for...

We all know people who have had affairs. They happen for all sorts of reasons and if both people want the same out of what they are doing then it is no business of ours. But in our story today from Hampshire, one wanted 'fun' whilst the other wanted the great romance. It was never going to end well, but it was impossible to see that it could ever end this badly..... 1, Please support my sponsors G...

In the fourth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I am told the story of Mark Twitchell by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories Podcast. Twitchell was convicted of first-degree murder on April 12, 2011, for the murder of Johnny Altinger. He was handed a life sentence with a minimum term to serve of 25 years. This case is notorious because Twitchell claims to have been inspired by fictional serial...

Caring is a very special profession where the carer is given unique and special access to someone who needs help. It offers a unique opportunity to build a very special bond. In this episode of the Uk True Crime podcast I look at how this special bond was abused in absolutely the most terrible way. Please support my sponsor: https://allplants.com Claim £10 off your first 2 orders (save £20!) with...

In this off-season episode, I am once again chatting to my good friend Lorraine from the horror movie podcast 'Once Upon a Nightmare'.⁣⁣ This episode was actually recorded for Lorraine’s podcast, but we had such a fun time, so I thought I’d bring the episode across here so you can all give it a listen.⁣ This movie was a staple of my childhood and I still quote it daily.⁣ Lots and lots of laughs we...

This episode of the UK True Crime podcast comes from Swansea, South Wales. We look at the murky and terribly sad world of addiction to hard drugs. In this story, a one mans desperation for money to buy drugs drives him to commit a terrible crime..... 1,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing 2, Referenced sites...

Once again, I've sat down with a spare half an hour, and have gone back through the tales that have made up Series 6 of the show, and once again like the shit DVD Extras and commentary that no one ever really listens to, have given my own thoughts and feelings, perhaps a bit of an aside here and there also, to each case we have covered this year on the regular show in a rough as a badgers arse, to...

This is not a regular Murder Mile episode. As a thank you for supporting the show, here's a little - deliberately silly - Christmas treat which I hope you'll like. If you haven't listened to Extra Mile or Mini Mile, you may not get a lot of the jokes or references. Have a great holiday Mx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part Two and the final part of The Blackout Ripper: First Blood. In the second week of February 1942, six women were attacked on consequecutive days across London's West End; two were violently assaulted and four were brutally tortured and murdered. All were attributed to Gordon Frederick Cummins, who would later be dubbed 'The Blackout Ripper'. But was he a one-off spree-killer, or did th...

I welcome American paranormal investigator Kristy Sumner to the show in this interview episode. In 2014, Kristy, her sisters and friends formed the Soul Sisters Paranormal team. The team has travelled all across America to investigate supposed haunted locations.⁣ In a unique combination of true crime and the paranormal, this episode sees Kristy tell me the stories of three infamous American murder...

49 year old Carole Waugh had enjoyed a great life working in the Middle East. Now back in London, she seemed to have it all. But Carole was found murdered in the back of a car in a seedy South London lock-up. Who wanted Carole dead?  And why? Please support my sponsor: To take a TRIP go to drink-trip.com ● Anyone listening to this show can get 20% off their first order with free shipping with the...

The concluding part of the Series 6 finale tale from The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast drops here, continuing from the events we heard in the first part - where we met a young woman named India Eve Chipchase - who sadly, back in 2016, never made it home from a Friday night out in Northampton. So let's meet the man - India's Good Samaritan - who stood accused of her rape and murder, for his trial -...

In the second week of February 1942, six women were attacked on consequecutive days across London's West End; two were violently assaulted and four were brutally tortured and murdered. All were attributed to Gordon Frederick Cummins, who would later be dubbed 'The Blackout Ripper'. But was he a one-off spree-killer, or did this sadistic maniac have two more victims in his past? Date: Monday 12th O...

In the season 4 special of British Murders, I'm telling the story of Levi Bellfield, aka “The "Bus Stop Killer”.⁣⁣ Bellfield was found guilty on February 25, 2008, of the murders of Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange and the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy, for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.⁣⁣ On June 23, 2011, Bellfield was found guilty of a third murder, 13-year-old schoolgirl...

This week on the UK True Crime podcast, we return to a familiar theme. A night out, drinks, poor decisions made and unthinkable tragedy that has consequences for so many people. This week, from south-west London. 1,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 978191427722...

Today’s episode is about Charlotte Flanagan, a trainee-nurse and a part-time barmaid who was always there for those who needed her most. But when someone she trusted needed her to be more than just a friend, their close bond ended in murder. Date: 1st January 2002 , between 1am and 1:30am Location: Top floor flat, Barley Mow pub, 82 Duke Street, Mayfair, London, UK, W1 (under construction) Victims...

On a night out, we can all enjoy ourselves - and we can all sometimes have that bit too much to drink. Usually, we have our mates there to help us out, to stick by us. But occasionally we get separated - I'm sure it has happened to most of us in our lives. So occasionally then, we may need to rely on the kindness of others - a Good Samaritan if you like. And most of the time, this is what they are...

In the season 4 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Levi Bellfield, aka “The Bus Stop Killer”.⁣ Bellfield was found guilty on February 25, 2008, of the murders of Marsha McDonnell and Amélie Delagrange and the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy, for which he was sentenced to life imprisonment.⁣ On June 23, 2011, Bellfield was found guilty of a third murder, 13-year-old schoolgirl Amanda “...

This week, we head to the north-west of England. Two men were both regulars in their local casino. One a successful gambler, polite and respectful. The other a habitual loser who was becoming ever more desperate..... Please support my sponsor: Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That's friends without the r, best fiends. 1 ,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishin...

Today’s episode is the final part about 19-year-old Michael Douglas Dowdall; a baby-faced killer who had brutally bludgeoned a woman to death, and although this could have been dismissed as an isolated drunken mistake, this murder may mark the beginning of a serial-killer in the making. Date: Saturday 10th October 1959 closer to Sunday at 1:30am (time of the attack) Location: ground floor flat, 5...

No crime should ever happen, but for the penultimate episode of Series 6 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we head back to 2016 and to the West Midlands market town of Bilston, to hear of a horrendous - a truly horrific crime, that really shouldn't have. Because it could have been prevented. The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature,...

In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of James Patterson Smith and Kelly-Anne Bates.⁣⁣⁣ On April 16, 1996, middle-aged James Smith drowned his 17-year-old girlfriend, Kelly-Anne, in the bath.⁣ Kelly-Anne had been brutally tortured by James for around 4 weeks prior to being murdered.⁣ Detective Sergeant Joseph Monaghan said he has never seen a case as horrific...

The park in Dagenham is a place of fun and enjoyment for the community. Where people have fun and enjoy themselves. But in todays episode, this same park was transformed into a scene of horror. A random attack had devastating consequences..... Please support my sponsor: Wine52. To get your free case of amazing wine, please go to www.wine52.com/truecrime .  1 ,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' ab...

Today’s episode is Part One of Two about 19-year-old Michael Douglas Dowdall. Described as a pathetic little mummy’s boy, his early crimes didn’t just set out to prove his bullies wrong, they also became the first faltering steps of - potentially - a fledgling serial-killer. Date: Monday 15th December 1958 (poss' day of the murder) Location: first floor flat, 58 Charteris Road, Kilburn, London, En...

In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Peter Reeve and PC Ian Dibell.⁣⁣⁣ On July 9, 2012, Reeve confronted his neighbour Trevor Marshall in Clacton-on-Sea and fired several handgun shots towards him.⁣ Trevor was hit once in the leg and survived, but the same can’t be said for heroic police officer Ian Dibell.⁣ Despite being off-duty at the time of the attack, PC Dibe...