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Formby in Merseyside is a beautiful place with stunning beaches. In the year 2000 the UK was filled with optimism for a better future, but for one family of four a violent burglary had appalling consequences and revealed a stunning deception at the heart of their lives. Sponsored by www.beer52.com/truecrime - claim your free case of craft beer today  Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Lis...

The Several Assassinations of the Exiled Iraqi : Abd ar-Razzaq Said al-Naif; an exiled Iraqi national, living in the West End, found himself the target of several assassinations. And yet, as high up as the orders to have him killed came, his death sentence was possibly conducted by a very unlikely firing squad. Date: Thursday 18th February 1972 Location: Flat 21, 35 Bryanston Square, Marylebone, L...

We head across the Irish Sea to the Republic of Ireland this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for a case of horrific double murder from the 1970's.  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/licenses/by/4....

Brutal, unrestrained violence, drugs, murder and retribution. This episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast follows the Glasgow gang headed by 'Speccy' Boyd as they caused terror on the streets of Glasgow and beyond from the mid 1990's to the present day. Sponsored by www.beer52.com/truecrime - claim your free case of craft beer today Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 17 bon...

Brian Alexander Robinson and the D’Arblay Street Death : On Friday 29th August 1964, Brian Alexander Robinson, a 19 year old part-time DJ who murdered a man he had never met before, for no financial gain nor personal malice. And yet, although he was found guilty, Brian should never have been tried for murder. Date: Friday 29th August 1964 Location: The Limbo Club, 11b Wardour Mews, Soho, London, W...

February 2014, Perranporth Cornwall.   When the body of a man washed up on the beach, detectives appeal for help to identify the man.  In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we follow the Police investigation as suspect a suspicious death due to a series of strange events leading up to the death of 64 year old Alan Jeal. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 17 bonus e...

Jacques Adrian Tratsart - The Corner House Killer : On Friday 20th April 1945, at the Lyon’s Corner House tearoom on Oxford Street, 27 year old Jacques Tratsart attempted to murder his mild-mannered father, his epileptic sister, his disabled brother and then himself. But what drove this hard-working and ambition man to commit mass-murder? Date: Friday 20th April 1945 Location: Lyon's Corner House...

Two horrific cases of serial sex crimes from the 1970's and 1980's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - if these are cases you are unfamiliar with beforehand, then afterwards they are likely to be cases you'll never forget.... 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/ an...

At 19, Hollie Gazzard from Gloucester had everything to live for - bright, fun, pretty with lots of friends and a loving family.  But then she met Asher Maslin, who started out as a boyfriend and until his increasingly controlling behaviour made him someone Hollie didn't want as part of his life.  But Asher wouldn't let go. https://holliegazzard.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

For this episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we look back at a case of a senseless, savage and horrific crime from 1992, where an innocent advertisement in the local newspaper was to have all sorts of horrendous consequences.... 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/ an...

Murder, manslaughter or accident?  Kathleen McCluskey was a self styled witch and along with her husband enjoyed sex and drugs parties in Cambridge.  But then  people started to die when they were in her company.   Coincidence: or more sinister....? Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 16 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime   Want to talk abo...

A celebrated and horrific British crime from the 1960's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where we look back at a case which horrified and angered the UK, and led to a name that still to this day conjures up revulsion.  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 use...

Perception and reality. What we portray to the world bears very little resemblance to who we are and how we live our lives. This was the case for 52 year old Jonathan Palmer who on the outside appeared unremarkable in every way. Yet when his secret life was discovered on 22 December 2009, everything changed. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 16 bonus episodes plus other exclusi...

It's my pleasure this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast to bring the second episode of the show that is something a bit different - it's the return of listener week!! The pair of cases you'll hear this week have been researched and written by listeners to the show, presented by myself. Many thanks to Gavin Cooke and Andy Childlow Parish Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Roseve...

Lyme Regis in Dorset is a stunning coastal town. In March 1993 a school from Plymouth arrived and on day one, their first activity was a canoe trip across Lyme Bay to Charmouth. Very quickly, the fun turned to absolute horror and in this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we look at just what happened on that terrible day. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 16 bonus epi...

The Blackout Ripper - The Full Story Parts 5 to 8. As promised, this is the full story of The Blackout Ripper with all of the rubbish taken out; no admin, no extra mile, no credits, just the full untold story of The Blackout Ripper. Murder Mile is a true-crime podcast and audio-guided walk of 300+ untold, unsolved and long-forgotten murder cases, all set within one square mile of the West End. Eac...

The Blackout Ripper - The Full Story Parts 1 to 4. As promised, this is the full story of The Blackout Ripper with all of the rubbish taken out; no admin, no extra mile, no credits, just the full untold story of The Blackout Ripper. Murder Mile is a true-crime podcast and audio-guided walk of 300+ untold, unsolved and long-forgotten murder cases, all set within one square mile of the West End. Eac...

For this episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we are back in the host's home area of North Wales to recount a ghastly and evil crime that took place in 2012.  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/ )...

It was 2000. Jane Andrews had met the man of her dreams and was looking forward to getting married and living happily ever after. But her partner wasn't as keen to commit, and following a terrible discovery events took a shocking turn. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 15 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime     Want to talk about the show...

The Blackout Ripper Part 8 (of 8): Who was Gordon Frederick Cummins? What incidents in his childhood made him kill? And why would he go on to murder four women in four days in London's West End? Find out in this exploration of the childhood, career, loves and personality of The Blackout Ripper. Date: Monday 9th to Thursday 12th February 1942 Location: West End , London, W1 Victims: 6 Culprit:...

A trilogy of savage and unsolved murders stretching back over the past 40 years are looked at this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, cold cases from the UK area of Avon and Somerset.  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://creativecom...

It was 2009. The jeweller Graffs caters for the super-wealthy and is no stranger to robberies. But when two armed men robbed the store in 2009 it was particularly violent and during their escape a bystander was lucky to escape with his life after being shot three times. This week on the UK True Crime Weekly Story, we tell the story of the robbery and the police investigation that followed. Have yo...

The Blackout Ripper Part 7 of 8: On Friday 13th February 1942, Gordon Frederick Cummins was arrested for assault, and as the evidence mounted, it became clear that to the Police that in their cells was The Blackout Ripper. But could they prove it, and could they make him confess to his crimes? Date: Friday 13th February 1942 Victims: 6 (Evelyn Hamilton, Evelyn Oatley, Margaret Florence Lowe, Doris...

This week brings the concluding part of the One-Legged Trainspotter trilogy of episodes on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and we finally meet the mind, and the man, behind the murder of Julie Dart, the attempted blackmail of British Rail, and the kidnap of Stephanie Slater. Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http...

Accrington, Lancashire 2006. A 45 man fell madly in love with a 21 year old woman but there was just one major issue: she was already married to her cousin in Pakistan. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we examine the shocking steps the couple took to attempt to remove the problem.   Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 15 bonus episodes plus other exclusive cont...