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You may not enjoy going to the dentist - few of us do - but when you have to go you at expect to be seen by a qualified dentist, right? In this strange episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, from Sweden, Greece, Scotland and England, we look at a case of very much blurred lines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are off back to the Hampshire city of Portsmouth in the early 1970's on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, for a tale involving gasmen, Japanese paper knives, anonymous telephone calls, and extra-marital affairs. A lot of extra-marital affairs. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advise...

Today’s episode is about the murder of Kate Beagley; a smart independent woman who had agreed to go out for a drink with a handsome young man; she did everything right, she took every precaution, and yet, the only mistake she made was the one we all make - she knew nothing about this stranger. Date: Wednesday 30th May 2007 Location: The Terrace, Richmond Hill, Richmond, London, TW10 Victims: 1 (Ka...

For yet another CoronaBonus episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, you guys voted for Retribution - a tragic tale that takes place in the Scottish city of Glasgow in the late 1970's, one that brings with it a sad, yet chilling, and almost unbelieveable, story of revenge. Stay safe guys. Paul The bonus episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing...

Concluding last weeks story from North London, this week we look at other violent attacks and murders as the feud between the Tottenham Boys and Hackney Bombers continues. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/12/family-of-man-shot-dead-by-met-police-criticise-inquiry-delay h...

One of the three voted for by you guys comes here for another bonus pastime episode, a case I covered about 2 years ago that heads back to the mid 1980's, featuring the picturesque Lake District, some sacks of rubbish, an unwelcome guest, Crimewatch UK , and a red scarf.... Stay safe guys. Paul The bonus episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or...

Today’s episode is a romantic wartime tale about Barbara Shuttleworth and Felic Sterbe, who amidst the ruins of a bombed-out London found comfort in each other’s arms, and yet, something lead these two “lovers” to end their lives in a truly bizarre death pact… well, sort of. Date: Friday 30th July 1948 Location: Ralph Court, 210A Queensway, London, W2 Victims: 2 (Barbara Sylvia Shuttleworth and Lt...

Whilst the world (and the show, of course) comes to terms with current events, we look back at another case from the Patreon archives of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - this one has greed, stupidity, an immensely unlikeable character - and a misplaced piece of paper... The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so disc...

Another 40 or so minutes as a bit of a bonus for you guys self-isolating out there - it was only the 3rd Patreon episode of the show, and is a case of brutal and callous murder, from the early 90's, from my home area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story this week, looks at the battle to win the war for owning the heroin trade in London. This episode of the UK True Crime Podcast looks at the mainly Turkish gangs involved and more importantly, the people who have lost their lives in this war.  Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https://www.theguardian.com/uk...

For all of you guys who are self isolating in current times, there is an extra Bonus episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast out this week - here's hoping it passes at least a bit of time for you. Stay safe guys, chin up. Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part three of three about the shocking murder of Katerina Koneva; by pure luck her killer had been caught, and what seemed like a one-off attack led to “one of the most prolific and dangerous sex-offenders ever” and unravelled a catalogue of failure by the authorities in both Britain and Poland. His name was Andrzej Kunowski. Date: Thursday 22nd May 1997 Location: undisclosed ground-floor...

In a change to the scheduled episode because of current events, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast I have reached back into the archives of the Patreon episodes to bring you a brutal and sad tale that took place in the city of Newcastle in 2006. It deals with the horrors of war - and how for some people, they bring those horrors home with them - with horrific, tragic results. The episo...

Do you remember the miners strike in 1984/85? It was the most bitter industrial dispute, ruining friendships, families and communities. The repercussions are still felt today. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I look at the story of 35 year old David Wilkie, a taxi driver in South Wales, and how his job lead to his tragic death one morning in 1984. Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com...

This is part two of three about the shocking murder of Katerina Koneva; an innocent little girl who was brutally raped and strangled to death in her own bedroom by an unknown assailant, it was a devastating attack which would destroy a family forever, but not for the reasons you might expect. Date: Thursday 22nd May 1997 Location: Shepherd's Bush Police Station, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 Victim...

Rachel McLean from Lancashire was a student at St Hilda's College in Oxford in 1991. Studying English - a subject she loved - Rachel thrived on life at the University and enjoyed a wide variety of interests. But then one day, she didn't turn up for college. Just where was she? Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources https...

I'm pleased to have handed over writing duties to friend of the show Julia Crane for a tale of horror and heroism combined this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to a school in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. The title of the episode will become self-explanatory, but if it's a case you don't already know or remember - i'm sure that it's one you won'...

This is part one of three about the shocking murder of Katerina Koneva; an innocent little girl whose doting parents had done everything to protect her, she had a nice home, a loving family and a happy life, but in the one place she should have been safest, her innocence shattered at the hands of The Beast. Date: Thursday 22nd May 1997 Location: 35 Iffley Road in Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 Victi...

We see it on Facebook and other social media all the time just how perfect the lives of our friends/family are, don't we.  But of course, it isn't true. We just see what they want us to see and have no reality about what really happens in their lives. Which is why it was so shocking when Paul Crymble from a small village in Northern Ireland was murdered in the summer of 2004. He lived a quiet life...

Back to the UK area of Norfolk in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for an unreal tale of a savage killing committed by a brutal murderer? Bloodlust? Jealousy? Or were they acting simply, as someone else's puppet? The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so...

Every town in the UK has some less desirable estates, and Stratford Upon Avon is no different. Beyond the tourists flocking to the place of Shakespeare's birth, life on the Clopton estate was pretty miserable for most. The Erskine family lived on the estate and were a hard-working, kind and respectful family. But they soon become a target of abuse for some of their less savoury neighbours. And on...

We are once again back in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and back to The State Hospital - Carstairs - for a couple more tales of some of it's past patients. And the horrific acts that put them there. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst lis...

They say that blood is stronger than water. But when one brother is blamed by two others for the events leading to their death of their mother in 2006, someone has to pay. And in this shocking story, the family ties count for nothing in a tale of revenge, violence and murder. Sources https://www.pressreader.com/uk/real-people/20190131/281539407177646 https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/cs...

This was the time. Sameena Imam knew that her lover Roger Cooper felt the same as her and he was going to leave his partner this Christmas Eve 2014. They were then going to spend Christmas together in Birmingham and live happily ever after.... Sources https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/wj3ym9/the-secret-relationship-that-ended-in-a-christmas-murder https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/sameena-im...

The concluding part of the Series 5 opener of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast heads back up to Scotland, where we continue our opening tale concerning the actions of a very disturbed, very nasty individual indeed. Trias, aftermath - and precursor. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst...