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Many people live in a bit of a fantasy world, and most of them are harmless. We are back in the capital this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where you'll meet someone who, it turned out, wasn't. Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licen...

On 8th November 1949, 20 year old Beryl Susanna Evans, a married mother-of-one who lived in the second floor flat at 10 Rillington Place, died following a suspected suicide attempt after a series of failed abortions, and yet, her husband Timothy Evans would be arrested for her murder. But was this a suicide, a murder, or was she the third victim of the infamous British serial killer John Reginald...

The secretive world of Motorcycle Clubs are hard for outsiders to understand.  In this episode, I look at the events surrounding two Motorcycle Club related murders in Battersea, London, in 1998. Sponsored by:  awaytravel.com/CRIME - claim £15 off your purchase using the Promo: CRIME Sponsored by:  'Hangman' the excellent thriller from Daniel Cole, author of Sunday Times bestseller 'Ragdill' Hoste...

On Saturday 7th October 1944, 32 year old East London orphan Muriel Eady vanished from Ladbroke Grove in West London, one year after 21 year old Ruth Fuerst, but with this being war-time, it was believed that she was just one of thousands of unidentified bodies and body-parts littered across the city’s bomb-craters, but she was the second confirmed victim of the infamous British serial killer John...

A trio of tales from the county of Gloucestershire this week, all three are horrific crimes and a couple of them are unsolved. And yet, all three may even be connected...... Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org...

Reports of terrible bombings from all over the world are sadly part of our daily news. One man from Somerset made an incredible technical breakthrough with a product which could help prevent these tragedies. In todays episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we follow his story. www.uktruecrime.com    https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430     www.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast...

On Tuesday 24th August 1943, 21 year old Austrian refugee Ruth Fuerst vanished from Ladbroke Grove in West London. Having been missing for almost a decade, it was believed that she was just one of thousands of unidentified bodies and body-parts littered across the city’s bomb-craters, but – in truth – Ruth Fuerst was the first confirmed victim of the infamous British serial killer John Reginald Ha...

A tale from Ireland from the early 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and the lengths one man would go to to save face and keep a secret.... Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Link t...

Late at night, many of us congregate at the local taxi rank waiting for that lift home. The mood is often light-hearted as people chat and laugh with others across the whole cross-section of society.  But sometimes, often fuelled by drink or drugs, the mood turns sour and can lead to aggressive and violent behaviour. This was the case at a taxi rank in Norwich, Norfolk in 2008.  And what happened...

This is part two of a two-part episode. On Sunday 25th July 1965, in Goslett Yard in Soho; world champion light-heavyweight boxer, film star and club-owner Freddie Mills was found dead, shot in the head. But was it a suicide, or murder? Date: Sunday 25th July 1965 Location: Goslett Yard, Soho, London, W1 Victims: 1 (Freddie Mills) Culprit: Unknown Nominated one of the BEST BRITISH TRUE CRIME PODCA...

A tale of brutal murder from the 1980's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and what does it have to do with a 1970's BBC TV sitcom? Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Recommended Podcast th...

2001, Yorkshire. A couple with an adventurous sex life pushed the boundaries further and further. But what was for joint fun and how was the dynamic changing between them? And then a horrendous axe murder caused detectives to uncover exactly what was happening in this relationship and why. www.uktruecrime.com   https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430   www.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on...

On Sunday 25th July 1965, in Goslett Yard in Soho; world champion light-heavyweight boxer, film star and club-owner Freddie Mills was found dead, shot in the head. But was it a suicide, or murder? This is part one of a two-part episode. Date: Sunday 25th July 1965 Location: Goslett Yard, Soho, London, W1 Victims: 1 (Freddie Mills) Culprit: Unknown Nominated one of the BEST BRITISH TRUE CRIME PODCA...

This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we head back to the city of Birmingham in 1978 to look at a savage sex crime, and the murder of a young girl that justice took many years to come for... Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creat...

Dealing class A drugs on the streets on north-west London is a profession fraught with danger.  Sure, the rewards can be great but the risks are huge and ever-present.  The UK True Crime Weekly podcast today looks at what happened in Kilburn in 2010, when one drug dealer was visited by a rival gang.  Warning: scenes of graphic violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the premiere episode of Season 3 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we go back to 1970's London to hear a horrific tale of "Murder For Hire". It's such a horrific one, it's almost unbelievable. And is it, in fact, just that....?  Music used in this episode: " Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under a...

In November 2004, Lee Hughes was playing centre forward for West Bromwich Albion.  Everything was going for him.  And then one evening, everything changed.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A shoe fetish, about as common as it gets for a sexual preference.  Could this really lead to murder? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todays episode from Shropshire concentrates on a group of middle-aged people  living on the fringes of society where casual sex, addiction and violence are common.  I also look at the death of a popular sit-com actor in 1997. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portadown, near Belfast, February 2000. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast I explore how two innocent teenagers were caught up in the political conflict of the time, with terrible results. www.uktruecrime.com https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430   www.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Yorkshire ripped terrified large parts of England as he murdered seemingly at will. Police had lots of suspects, but one in particular stood out. Two letters and one tape convinced leading detectives that he was in fact the Yorkshire Ripper. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast I tell the story of Wearside Jack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday 1st March 2004, Camille Gordon; a bubbly student with a beaming smile, a big heart and a bright future, who had no enemies, only friends, and yet, she was stabbed to death outside of The Blue Bunny Club in Soho. But why? Date: Monday 1st March 2004 Location: The Blue Bunny Club, 7 Archer Street, Soho, London, W1 Victims: 1 (Camille Gordon) Culprit: Unknown Nominated one of the BEST BRITI...

Bit of a bonus episode here to say thanks to EVERYONE because today - The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast is 1 year old!!! Thanks to all for your big help in getting here - as a token, I've made the most voted for Patreon episode available to EVERYBODY. See you all very soon for Season 3 Paul (TTCE) Music used in this episode: "Only" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotion from the album "Soul Breaker"...

Yorkshire, 2010. A couple in a seemingly perfect relationship managed a post office in rural Yorkshire. But financial pressures, a fading sex life and mismatched aspirations lead to temptations and, eventually, a shocking outcome. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 19 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime   Want to talk about the show or any...

Between Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th March 1850, at 25 Brydges Street, a baker’s wife called Susan Moir was literally beaten to death. And although this story is almost 170 years old, it remains just as relevant today Date: Friday 22nd to Monday 25th March 1850 Location: Moir's Bakery, 25 Brydges Street , Covent Garden, London, WC2 (no demolished) Victims: 1 (Susan Moir)...