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The notebook he was writing in was nothing special. And nobody paid too much attention to what 23 year old Gregory Davis was writing - why would they. But he was taking his fascination with murderers to the next level, and this book contained the list of those he planned to kill... Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uktru...

On Thursday 15th October 1942, in flat 34 of Chalfont Court at 236 Baker Street, the body of William Raven was discovered. He was an elegant sociable divorcee and co-owner of a gentleman’s outfitters with no enemies, who was found battered to death in his own bed. Everybody liked him. But was this a bungled robbery, a revenge attack, or was it something a little more ordinary? Date: Thursday 15th...

The headless body was found behind garages in a quiet village on the Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire border. It is clear that 42 year old father of four John Finney had suffered a brutal, violent attack. But who would kill him? And why? Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www....

On Tuesday 4th October 1853, in a squalid first-floor lodging at 6 Little Dean Street, the beating of baby Richard began… and ten days later, he would be dead. Described as a ‘bastard’ child, his widowed mother struggled against insurmountable odds in the hope that he would survive, only those she was forced to trust with his care, became his killers. ate: Tuesday 4th to Friday 14th October 1853 L...

I'm thrilled to be hosting a listener penned episode from friend of the show Julia Crane this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, a look into a remarkable tale from the mid 1970's that involved a plan that rapidly went awry, a boxer named Ronnie, and none other than HRH The Princess Royal, Anne. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced fro...

The episode this week, like all the best UK tv mysteries, begins with a dead body in a country house. On the table beside the body was a glass of sherry, which stood untouched.  With no disturbance, it looked like the dead man had let the murderer into his home. Throw in a Baron, fraud, missing gold bars, the Knights of the Round Table, a dispute with an ex-wife and you can see there is lots of ex...

On Friday 20th December 1940, James Forbes McCallum robbed the Coach & Horses public house in Covent Garden; he was a desperate man whose first and only robbery was ill-judged, unplanned and such a catastrophic failure that it ended in death. And yet, when he was arrested, he was so panicked, he gave the Police five plausible alibis. But which alibi was right? Date: Friday 20th December 1940 a...

Dean and Kirby were friends from a very early age and became a couple in their 20's. But life was difficult: drugs, mental health struggles and a lack of money meant their lives were tough. But then in January 2017, when living in a new flat near Penzance, something terrible happened. Sponsor Sponsored by Wooga Please download the excellent June's Journey here: woo.ga/znjlh Referenced sites www.uk...

Part 2 of this series' "Monsters Of" episode drops here on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, continuing the horrific tale of triple murder from the 1960's that we began in the previous episode, and this time around, learning how the perpetrator was brought to full justice - almost a half century later . This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, involving that against children, that...

On Saturday 7th November 1908, at 11:40am, John Esmond Murphy walked into the bank of Cartmell & Schlittle at 84 Shaftesbury Avenue. Overwhelming evidence pointed to the fact that he bungled a heist, pulled a gun, shot and stabbed the manager dead, and was then captured, arrested, convicted and executed. But did he actually do it? Date: Saturday 7th November 1908 at 11:40am Location: Cartmell...

It was in August 1974, that the first members of the IRA Active Service Unit later named 'The Balcombe Street Gang' touched down in Heathrow. Between October 1974 and December 1975, they carried out at least 40 bomb and gun attacks in and around London, leading to one description of them as 'the most violent, ruthless and highly trained unit ever sent to Britain by the Provisional IRA. In the conc...

It's the "Monsters Of" episode this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and as I'm sure as the episode progresses, you'll see exactly why I have chosen the case I have for this one. A horrific tale of triple murder from the 1960's. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, involving that against children, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discret...

On Wednesday 13th March 1940 at 4:30pm, in the Tudor Room of Caxton Hall, Udham Singh would murder Sir Michael O'Dwyer, a man he had never met before, but fuelled by hatred over twenty-one years, Udham’s reason to kill would make him not just a murderer, but a martyr. Date: Wednesday 13th March 1940 Location: Caxton Hall, 10 Caxton Street, Westminster, London, SW1 Victims: 1 (Sir Michael Francis O...

It was in August 1974, that the first members of the IRA Active Service Unit later named 'The Balcombe Street Gang' touched down in Heathrow. Between October 1974 and December 1975, they carried out at least 40 bomb and gun attacks in and around London, leading to one description of them as 'the most violent, ruthless and highly trained unit ever sent to Britain by the Provisional IRA. In this pod...

More widely recognised and legislated today in the UK is the horror that is the crime of stalking. But it hasn't always been like this - in fact, the legislation that surrounds it today had its genesis as a result of a case in the 1990's of a truly disturbing, twisted individual. The tale of which features this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast. This episode contains descriptions of crimes...

On Sunday 29th May 1887, in the first-floor flat of 29 Great Windmill Street in Soho, twenty-year-old Amelie Pottle had a "little accident" with an oil-lamp which would lead to her slow and painful death. But was it a mishap, or a murder? Date: Sunday 29th May 1887 to Monday 30th May 1887 Location: 29 Great Windmill Street, Soho, London, W1 (now Nico Didonna) Victims: 1 (Amelia Pottle) Culprits: 1...

We have all seen the films of the glamour - as some may see it - of being a trader along with the huge financial bonuses. But when things go wrong, losses can accelerate rapidly. This would normally lead to a trader losing their job, but this week on the UK True Crime podcast, I look at what happened in London when a trader tried to disguise their huge losses. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com...

At just before midnight on Sunday 2nd April 1989, Victor Castigador and his small gang of cohorts robbed the Leisure Investments amusement arcade at 23 Gerrard Street in Chinatown, but owing to a very petty grudge, Victor would turn a simply robbery for a few thousand pounds into one of London's worst and most horrific mass-murders. Date: Sunday 2nd April 1989 to Monday 3rd April 1989 Location: 23...

When 19 year old Sarah Jane Coughlan was found murdered her parents were distraught. And they were shocked to discover, that the man who had killed their precious daughter had murdered before. Today on the UK True Crime Podcast, Itell Sarah's story. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk...

A horrific, landmark case from the 1980's is featured this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - researched and written by listener and author Jacqui Louise Broderick. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "T...

The three friends were excited about the summer Regatta they were about to take part in as they set sail from the harbour in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, heading for Dartmouth on the south-west coast. It was a pleasant evening, with benign conditions and the three men were all expert sailors. But they didn't arrive in Dartmouth. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast, I look at what happ...

The Maniac arc comes to a close here this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, with an examination of a senseless, tragic murder from 1993 that maybe - just maybe - be another example of the horror that Robert Napper can inflict. See what you think. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised wh...

As school, Angus Diggle had high hopes of great things, telling friends he would one day be Prime Minister. Instead, he became a conveyancing solicitor. But then in early 1990's an incident happened that would define his life and effectively destroy him. Today, on the UK True Crime Podcast, I tell his story. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/...

On the evening of Sunday 15th June 1952, just inside the front-door of the Shelbourne Hotel at 1 Lexham Gardens, a 44-year-old lady known as 'Christine Granville' was murdered. She looked like a nobody, and yet, living under an assumed name, she was actually a hero, a soldier, a secret-agent and one of the most amazing women who has ever lived. Her exploits were the stuff of legend, but being cast...

The rumours swirling around Pontypridd that spring evening were terrifying with talk of murder and even cannibalism. A severed head found in a storm drain near the rugby club shortly afterwards lead to an investigation that ultimately destroyed so many innocent lives. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime https:// bit.ly/serial...