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In the penultimate episode of the Maniac arc, we learn of the far and wide effects that the ripples of Robert Napper's monstrous crimes that we've heard of through the series have had on so many. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin...

On the evening of Wednesday 3rd August 2016, a young Muslim man ran amok in Russell Square, he was armed with a knife and had killed one person and injured five, but as the press jumped to lazy conclusions and branded him as a ‘terrorist’, they missed the fact that he was (literally) fighting demons of his own. Murder Mile is researched, written and performed by Michael J Buchanan-Dunne of Murder...

Donkey Island, to the south-west of London, is known for some of the best fishing on the River Thames. But one night in 2016, the beauty and peace was shattered by a brutal attack. In this episode of the Uk True Crime Weekly Podcast, I tell that awful story.... Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.dailymail...

On the 21st November 1927, in the backroom of a well-respected abortionist at 55 Upper Brook Street in Mayfair, recently-pregnant Elsie Goldsmith went in to have her little problem solved. His illegal technique was hailed as non-invasive, safe and revolutionary, and yet he destroyed not only the baby's life... but also hers. Date: Monday 21st November 1927 Location: 55 Upper Brook Street, Mayfair,...

John Sweeney is a cruel, violent and arrogant man. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, we look at the stories of the two women he is known to have killed, another he tried to kill, and look at other potential victims. This episode was recorded live for supporters on Patreon. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sourc...

This episode on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we finally meet the spectre that's overshadowed all parts of the story arc so far this series. It's time to meet the Maniac. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, including descriptions of a graphic sexual nature, that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music use...

On Tuesday 15th June 1948, in the 'The Maltese Club' situated in the basement of 3 Carlisle Street, one of Soho’s deadliest and most feared gangsters known as 'The Terror of Maltese London' was murdered by Joseph Farrugia? But who was 'The Terror' and why did he have to die? Date: Tuesday 15th June 1948 Location: 'The Maltese Club', 3 Carlisle Street, Soho, London, W1 Victims: 1 (Amabile Ricca) Cu...

The two brothers from Inverness had no respect for the law and had always been linked with trouble. But as they matured and the nature of the offences got worse, would they learn their lessons? In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast we find that one hadn't, and in the end he was facing trial for the most serious crime of all - murder.... Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/u...

Today’s episode began as a violent sexual assault on a young woman, a humiliating and traumatic rape which changed her life forever, but this isn’t the victim’s story and neither is it the culprit’s, it’s about two innocent people who the system was designed to protect, but ultimately failed. Date: Friday 13th February 2015 Location: 4 Landor House, Westbourne Park Road, London, W2 Victims: 2 (Has...

In our celebrity culture, how we look has never been more important. Some people go to amazing lengths to achieve the look they want, but other 'normal' people - like you or me - take products to help them reach their goals. In today's episode of the UK True Crime podcast, we look at what can happen when we are unaware of exactly what we are taking. And who profits from this - as there is no doubt...

We are building towards the climax of the Maniac arc in this episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we hear the lengths that police went to to obtain the evidence against the man that they believed was the killer of Rachel Nickell. What a tale it is. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, including descriptions of a graphic sexual nature, that some listeners may find ex...

Today’s episode is about Elizabeth McLindon, a lonely lady looking for love who had finally found her future husband in a man named Arthur Boyce, and although this sweet and attentive man seemed like ‘Mr Right’, he was actually a liar, a thief, a bigamist and – just months later - her murderer. Date: Saturday 8th June 1946 Location: 45 Chester Square, Belgravia, London, SW1 Victims: 1 (Elizabeth M...

Deptford sits on the River Thames in South-East London. It is a bustling place - well, normally - and was home to 69 year old Noel Brown. When he didn't answer his phone for a couple of days his daughter, Marie, went to his home to see what was wrong. But then she also didn't answer calls from her daughter. Why? In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, I examine just what happened in Deptford...

The Maniac arc continues here on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast with the first part of a two episode week - in which we learn the story of a man who rapidly became, in police eyes anyway, their prime suspect in the murder of Rachel Nickell. This episode contains descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting,...

Today’s episode isn’t about the victim, it’s about her murderer. His identity isn’t a mystery; we know his name, his age and (based on witness descriptions) he would later become known as ‘the sad faced killer’; we know what he did, when he did it and where, but the one detail we can’t explain is why? Date: Saturday 27th May 1950 Location: Room 12, Saura Hotel, 162 Sussex Gardens in Paddington, Lo...

Harry and Megan Tooze lived on a remote farm in the Vale of Glamorgan and enjoyed a quiet, private retirement. But one day in the summer of 1993, that life was shattered as both were killed in what was described as a "brutal, macabre execution". In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I ask just who killed the couple? And why? Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime...

One of the most savage, heartbreaking crimes in British criminal history comes to your ears here, as it's THAT case featured this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, in continuing with this series multi episode story arc - Maniac. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsettin...

Today’s episode began as an ordinary morning for three police officers going about their regular duties. And what started as a simple stop-and-search on a West London street for (what would have been) a very minor traffic offence, lead to the brutal and senseless executions of three good men. This is the true story of what is often referred to as The Shepherd's Bush Murders Date: Thursday 18th Nov...

Living close to your neighbours is not always easy. We can't choose who lives near us and we can sometimes not particularly like how they choose to live their lives. When Alison Morrison and her family moved to Harrow in north-west London there were problems immediately with her neighbour Trevor Gibbon, who moaned about the noise her son made skateboarding. But nobody could have predicted the shoc...

One of the most heartbreaking, disturbing crimes ever covered on the show comes this week, as we are continuing the 5th series multi episode arc here on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast. Last episode we were introduced to a serial sexual predator bringing terror to the open spaces of South London. The attacks concerned were horrific enough, but as the opening episode said - the perpetrator was to...

Today’s episode is about the tragic death of eight-year-old Peter Buckingham; a lovely little boy who wasn’t starved, abused or mistreated, if anything he was adored, and yet, several traumatic incidents lead to this innocent boy being murdered by the one person who loved him the most – his own mum. Date: Thursday 18th November 1948 Location: 134 Milton Avenue, Harlesden, London, NW10 Victims: 1 (...

Three golfing buddies were about to play a relaxing round in Dundee, Scotland when a man appeared in front of them, semi-naked, brandishing a chain saw. Like something out of your worst nightmare..... Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/fp/he-would-have-chopped-me-up-chainsaw-attacke...

We are still in unprecedented times guys, everybody is feeling it no matter what - so hopefully, a brief break from it all - here's another CoronaBonus episode that I hopes pass some time for you - breaks up a bit of this lockdown. COVID has affected friends of mine, and loved ones of theirs, so save a thought for them. And of course, my own to yours. Stay safe, and stay in guys. Everyone of us is...

This series multi episode arc begins this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, detailing the exploits of an individual who, although the crimes depicted here in the opener are horrific enough, went on to commit much, much worse. As I'm sure the tale will come to show. And it begins here. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events of a sexual nature that some listeners m...

Today’s episode is about the three possible murders of Vincent Patrick Keighery, a delightful elegant bachelor brutally tortured in his Bayswater flat. But whose story was true and why was he killed? Was it a robbery, a homophobic attack, or a sex game gone wrong? Date: Saturday 28th November 1964 Location: Flat 58, Carroll House, Craven Terrace, Bayswater, London, W2 Victims: 1 (Vincent Patrick K...