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Series 5 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast begins with an opening tale of tragedy from 2013, and the actions of a very disturbed individual indeed. The episode this week 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 Macleod. All music used is sourced f...

It was September 2011 in Chatham, Kent. Melissa Crooks, her son Noah and the rest of the family had gone to bed when the fire started. The flames soon took hold and afterwards, detectives suspected arson. But who would possibly want to hurt this family.  And why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2017 in Northern Ireland. This episode looks at two men who had been part of a paramilitary organisation and how they tried to leave the group. It is a tragic tale of intimidation, violence and ultimately murder. Leaving two sets of families utterly devastated as two men lost their lives. Ticket for live show, 19 February: https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreo...

The shocking conclusion of the story from last week from the South of England in 2003.  At the UK True Crime Podcast we hear many tales of greed and ruthlessness. But in this case, the lengths someone will go to for financial gain is really hard to comprehend.... Ticket for live show, 19 February: https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://...

February 2013, near Heathrow Airport. Kenneth Regan was a violent criminal, with a history of drug dealing who had already turned on his previous colleagues as he became a supergrass. But on his release from prison, he wanted a company to continue to launder the money from his illicit activity. And nothing was going to stand in his way... Ticket for live show, 19 February: https://feverup.com/m/81...

As humans, most of us have been kind to strangers on some occasions. But rarely as kind as Tracey Wilkinson, from Stourbridge, who took a homeless person into her family home, fed him and her husband even provided him with a job. But what then happened, nobody could ever have predicted.... Buy tickets for my 30 January live show https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com www....

The two men had both served time for murder but had been released from prison. They now worked together on a legitimate business, near Sunderland. But the evening of horror they had planned for someone they had come across in the course of their work on that August evening is beyond our comprehension. Buy tickets for the live show https://feverup.com/m/81148 Referenced sites www.uktruecrime.com ww...

This is the omnibus edition of Sulphuric, parts one to six in one episode with no extra mile. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the Final Part of Sulphuric: the true story of serial killer John George Haigh. On the evening of Friday 18th February 1949, serial-killer John George Haigh murdered his sixth and final victim Henrietta Helen Olivia Robarts Durand-Deacon, also known as Olive at his storeroom at Leopold Road. Six people had been murdered, as English Law states that “corpus delicti – with no body, there can...

The 4th series finale episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast drops this Christmas Eve, with a fairly recent tale that will surely break hearts, and prove that evil really is always lurking right around the corner - it doesn't take a festive holiday.  The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised...

This is Part Five of Six of Sulphuric: the true story of serial killer John George Haigh, the Acid Bath Murderer. On the evening of Thursday 12th February 1948, a few hours after he had murdered her husband, serial-killer John George Haigh had to lure Rosalie Henderson – Archie’s neurotic, alcoholic and bed-bound wife from the comfort of her hotel to a secluded storeroom, 25 miles away, to murder...

In 2004 Bryan Drysdale had decided to end his own life. After finishing work, he drove to a nearby level crossing in Berkshire, stopped on the tracks and turned off his engine. The 300 passengers on the train from London Paddington to Exeter had no idea that their lives were about to change forever.... Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/group...

I'm pleased to bring you guys this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast the series traditional Listener written episode, by now the fourth instalment, and containing a trilogy of cases that was sent to me by show listeners Rachel, and Ian Corbishley - who I pass my utmost thanks on to for their submissions. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music u...

This is Part Four of Six of Sulphuric: the true story of serial killer John George Haigh, the Acid Bath Murder. On the morning of Thursday 12th February 1948, two years after the triple murder of the McSwan family, with John George Haigh having blossomed into a respected businessman with enough money to last a lifetime and had no plans to kill ever again, he lured his new pal - a wealthy man of du...

In 2012 Anne Lakey was a highly respected headmistress in County Durham. Then on that normal Monday morning in 2012 she saw the email which she immediately knew could destroy her career, family and her life... Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part Three of Six of Sulphuric: the true story of serial killer John George Haigh. On Monday 2nd July 1945, British serial-killer John George Haigh lured the reclusive parents of his first victim and friend – William Donald McSwan – to his basement at 79 Gloucester Road to be murdered and their bodies disposed of in acid. But how did he do this, and why? Date: Monday 2nd July 1945 Location...

The Orkney Isles 10 miles north of Scotland are stunning, offering a peaceful life surrounded by amazing scenery. People are drawn to the Islands for many reasons, often escaping difficult lives and looking for a clean break. Although crime is rare, in today's episode of the UK True Crime podcast we examine a love triangle which resulted in an absolutely shocking outcome. Referenced sites: www.ukt...

Meet the second Monster - originally intended for the previous episode - this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to the Wirral area of Spital, for a true tale of arrogance, greed - and pure horror.  The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whil...

This is Part Two of Six of Sulphuric: the true story of serial killer John George Haigh. On Saturday 9th September 1944, in the basement of 79 Gloucester Road (South Kensington), convicted fraudster John George Haigh would murder his first victim – a successful businessman, entrepreneur and his closest friend - William Donald “Mac” McSwan. And although his body would never be found, Johnny Haigh’s...

As we celebrate three years of the UK True Crime podcast, the story this week comes from Liverpool in 2012. When a couple split, Maureen Smith devises a plan to try to get her partner back. It doesn't go to plan and the events that follow are catastrophic and ruin so many lives.... Referenced sites: www.uktruecrime.com www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Sources...

In Part 1 of what was originally intended as a single episode, we are in the UK area of Merseyside and back in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where you'll meet the first Monster, the perpatrator of a truly despicable, heartbreaking crime. And two names that I hope you will never forget. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All...

This is Part One of Six of Sulphuric: the true story of serial killer John George Haigh. On Monday 28th February 1949, 39 year old John George Haigh; an amiable and smartly-dressed director of an engineering firm sat in interview room three of Chelsea Police Station, assisting the police with the disappearance of his friend Mrs Henrietta Durand-Deacon. And yet, in this interview, Johnny Haigh...

In September 1992, life was good for newly married Bob Wignall and his wife Sandra, as they strolled in the woods by their home on a beautiful autumn evening. But Bob was unaware that convicted murderer Terry Bewley was having an affair with his wife. And that Bewley was waiting for Bob in the woods.... Sources https://totalcrime.co.uk/real-life-stories/ Robin Odell, Paul Connelly. The Mammoth Boo...

The intriguing episode title leads to a quite bizarre case this week - and a definite first for The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as once again I host a listener written episode that covers a unique, fascinating case from 2009, concerning one of the most bizarre heists ever.  With massive thanks to author Julia Crane. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All...

This is Mini Mile, a weekly compendium of UK true-crime facts and trivia designed to accompany Murder Mile True-Crime Podcast and to entertain and inform you whilst your host (Michael) is writing and researching the next multi-part series of Murder Mile. In Mini Mile #13 we’ll ask which sibling is most likely to become a serial-killer, what ponsy toys do crime scene investigators have at their dis...