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In this very special bonus episode of British Murders, I am joined by my good friend Christian Raphael, who tells me the story of Patrick David Mackay aka The Devil's Disciple. Mackay is a British serial killer who confessed to murdering 11 people between 1974 and 1975, however, only 3 were confirmed. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in November 1975 after being convicted of manslaughter due...

Brian Darbyshire was diagnosed with MS at just 47, and his health continued to decline. After the death of his wife in 2008, his daughter Claire became his primary carer. In 2015, the pair decided that neither wanted to live any longer and agreed a suicide pact. Or did they? Writing credit Haze at Podcast She Wrote. Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus SInclair. GONE...

Today’s episode is part one of a two-part series about the brutal murder of John Monckton; a devoted father and loyal husband who provided a safe and loving home for his family. But what began as a simple burglary, left a family destroyed, having been confronted by the Devil’s Child. The series concludes next week. Date: Monday 29th November 2004 Location: 30 Upper Cheyne Row, Chelsea, UK, London,...

In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Lorraine from the true crime and horror podcast 'Once Upon a Nightmare'. Lorraine and I discuss the 2018 slasher film 'Halloween', the 11th instalment in the Halloween film series. This 'recalibration' of the series comes 40 years after the original Halloween (1978) and is a continuation of the story from that first instalment. There are plenty of dif...

In this episode of the UK True Crime, I conclude the story of what happened to Lynda Spence, from Glasgow, in April 2011. Sponsored by TRIP Go to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first order Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus SInclair. GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango Books CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in September...

Today’s episode is about the investigation into the death of Joseph Wootton. Was it an accident, or was it a murder? As although his peculiar death was resolved in a court of law and the culprit caught, the question which stumped the Police wasn’t how did he die, but why? Date: Friday 3rd March 1899 Location: Room 84, Fourth Floor, Sardinia Buildings,19 to 21 Little Wild Street, London, UK, WC2 (d...

A terrifying and tragic case of revenge - the most misguided, unwarranted case of revenge that you can imagine - is the focus of the tale this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast; as we head back to the early hours of a Saturday morning in 1998, in the London area of Chingford, to hear just how much carnage delusion and paranoia can create... The episode contains details and descripti...

In the Season 2 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Scottish paedophile and serial killer Robert Black, one of Britain's most notorious and deadly serial child killers. Black was convicted in 1994 of sexually assaulting and murdering three young girls aged between 5 and 11 as well as attempting to kidnap another 15-year old during the 1980s. He was handed 10 concurrent life sentences w...

We read about scams every day, don't we. In 2011, 27 year old Lynda Spence, from Glasgow, was an accomplished scammer. But as she got involved in bigger deals, the people she ripped off were becoming serious criminals, with a background of extreme violence. One of these was a man called Colin Coats. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I cover the story of Lynda Spence and the consequence...

Ahead of CrimeCon UK in September, I had a fascinating chat with top investigator Mark Williams-Thomas about his work. I hope you enjoy the conversation. Thank you to CrimeCon UK for arranging this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is about Carlos the Jackal; the infamous terrorist, hijacker, kidnapper, bomber and assassin, whose name was (supposedly) the stuff of legend. But were any of his atrocities so skilful that they deserved such a feared reputation, or was he really just a cack-handed twat? Date: Sunday 30th December 1973 Location: 48 Queen’s Grove, St John's Wood, London, UK, NW1 (former home of Tedd...

I tell the story of Sarah Dazley and William Dazley in this final episode of season 2. Sarah was found guilty of murdering her ex-husband William Dazley in October 1842. Her weapon of choice was arsenic. Sarah was also accused of killing her first husband, Simeon Mead, and the pair's son, Jonah Mead, but she wasn't charged with either of those murders. She was sentenced to death by hanging. Her ex...

In the summer of 2009, Civil Servant and father of two 51 year old Christopher Pratt went missing. It was most unlike him and detectives feared he had come to harm. And the prime suspect had already been convicted of murder in 1989. Had he struck again? Sponsored by Best Fiends. Download this game today https://download.bestfiends.com Pre-order 'The New Millenium Serial Killer' at a huge discount....

Today’s episode is the final part about the murder of Peter Fasoli, a lonely man who let a stranger into his life, only to be tortured, suffocated and left to die inside his burning bungalow. His killer had fled, believing he had covered his tracks, but he had left behind an eye-witness. This is Part Two of Two of The Badoo Killer. Date: Saturday 26th January 2013 and Thursday 21st February 2013 L...

Our Monsters Of Ayrshire trilogy concludes this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where, alongside the horrific murder of Mhairi Julyan, we learn of some of the other evil acts that Gavin McGuire is responsible for, and the reasons why I considered that one word befitting of him over so many others: Monster. The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, includ...

This episode of the UK true Crime Podcast comes from Guilford, Surrey. In a cramped house tensions were rising. A series of violent attacks made two young brothers, one being just 14, believe that the only way to keep the family safe was to kill their step-dad. And in August 2013, they made plans to do so.... Writing credit Haze at Podcast She Wrote. Pre-order 'The New Millenium Serial Killer' at...

Today’s episode is about Peter Fasoli, a lonely man who lived alone and went looking for love online. His needs were simple and his story is far from unique, but having met a young man on a dating app, the stranger he let into his home would change his life forever. This is Part One of Two of The Badoo Killer. Date: Sunday 6th January 2013 Location: 2 Rubens Road, Northolt, London, UK, UB5 (buildi...

Continuing this series Monsters Of episodes - which has now become a trilogy - this second part of the tale continues off from the horrific account of the murder of 16 year old Mhairi Julyan, a young woman walking home from a Christmas pantomime in December 1995 who was abducted, raped and murdered - just 150 yards from her home. Previously, we heard of the crime and the investigation - and then p...

I tell the story of Tony Jasinskyj and Marion Crofts in this episode. Tony sexually assaulted and murdered 14-year-old Marion Crofts on June 6, 1981. Marion was cycling to band practice before being attacked by Tony, a Lance Corporal in the British Army stationed at Browning Barracks in Aldershot at the time of the murder. The case is notable for the 21-year delay in justice before Tony was found...

Anglesey is a beautiful Island off the north coast of wales. Retired lecturer 74 year old Gerald Corrigan and his partner Marie, loved the remote position of their home. They both loved nature, peace and solitude so it really was the perfect spot. Then one night in April 2019, Gerald had problems with the satellite dish and headed outside. This week on the UK True Crime podcast, I discover just wh...

Today’s episode is about Maria Poulton, a humble cook in a notorious West End tavern called The Coal Hole. Branded as ‘pure evil’, her shocking crime scandalised this infamous den of depravity, only this tragic little murder wasn’t committed through rage or hatred, but mercy and love. Date: Friday 13th April 1832 Location: The Cole Hole, 15 & 16 Fountain Court, off The Strand, WC2, UK, London,...

This time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, in the first part of a trilogy, I'll introduce you to someone whose nature and crimes are so horrific, they were a perfect fit to this series' Monsters Of episodes. But the trilogy begins with the terrible and tragic case of a 15 year old girl, Mhairi Julyan, who one winter's evening, was simply walking home from a pantomime... The episode con...

I tell the story of Dale Tarbox and Susan Howells in this episode. Dale killed Susan in his rented Bradford apartment in February 2019 and attempted to cremate her body by using a garden incinerator bin. After that plan failed, he enlisted the help of Keith Wadsworth, and the pair buried Susan's body in a shallow grave at Whitegates Caravan Park in Doncaster. Dale Tarbox was handed a life sentence...

Bridlington, on the north-east Yorkshire coast, is an attractive seaside resort also well known for shellfish. There are lots of B&B's, hotels and guesthouses dotted through the small town. But in July 2014, horror struck Bridlington when the owner of one guesthouse, Bei Carter, was murdered in her own establishment. This week, on the UK True Crime podcast, I tell Bei's story. Sponsored by Bes...

Today’s episode is the concluding part about the kidnapping of Amarjit Chohan, the modest millionaire who was drugged and tortured to sign-away his fortune, but having resisted for the sake of his family’s future, his kidnappers knew there was only one way to break him. Date: Wednesday 15th or Thursday 16th February 2003 Location: 35 Sutton Road, Heston, London, Uk, TW5 (building demolished in 200...