British Murders with Stuart Blues

In August 1973, a horrific discovery was made inside a popular Douglas restaurant on the Isle of Man. A man had been killed in a violent and sustained attack, and as word of the crime spread, it sent shockwaves across the island. The victim was 26-year-old Nigel Neal, a devoted family man and respected figure in the local hospitality scene. What followed was a tense and complex investigation that...

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in July 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime. This...

In the summer of 2006, emergency services were called to the foot of a railway viaduct in St Austell, Cornwall, where the body of a 39-year-old man was discovered. His name was Steven Hoskin, and while his death initially raised more questions than answers, what investigators would soon uncover painted a harrowing picture. Not only of the cruelty he endured in his final hours, but also of the syst...

In November 2009, a young newlywed seemingly vanished from the home she shared with her husband on a quiet Cheshire estate. Just five months earlier, she’d been a beaming bride, surrounded by friends and family, celebrating what should have been the happiest day of her life. 25-year-old Vicky Roberts was smart, funny, and kind. She was adored by her family and had a bright future ahead of her. Her...

In October 2007, a quiet town in Aberdeenshire was rocked by a sudden disappearance. A respected member of the community, known for his successful career and love of golf, seemed to have vanished from his picturesque countryside home without a word. Michael Holding was a retired oil executive, enjoying the slower pace of life after decades in a high-pressure industry. His home, nestled among the w...

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in June 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime. This...

In November 2007, a woman vanished from her rural farmhouse in the Gloucestershire countryside without a trace. At first, it seemed she may have simply left - a private decision, perhaps, to start again elsewhere. But as days turned into weeks, and then months, suspicions grew. Kate Prout was a retired schoolteacher, known for her love of nature, her creativity, and her deep ties to the local comm...

This week’s episode is a little different than usual - but stick with me, I promise it’s worth it. Rather than diving into a British murder case or chatting with a true crime expert, I’m joined by my good mates John and Josh from across the pond for a special ‘Am I the A**ehole?’ session. John and Josh are two-thirds of the hit podcast 'Reddit on Wiki' - and after months of back and forth (they're...

In May 1997, a teenage girl vanished from her home in southeast London. She’d called her parents just an hour earlier. Then, nothing. What followed was a desperate search, a sudden death and a trail of evidence that pointed to someone close to home - someone her family refused to believe could be responsible. This is the story of Kirsty Tidman - a vibrant 14-year-old whose disappearance shook her...

In March 2024, a call to emergency services led police to a quiet home in the West Midlands. Inside, they found a child in bed, wrapped in a duvet. At first, it looked like she was sleeping. But appearances can be tragically deceiving. What followed was a case that would reveal shocking failures, devastating truths and a fight for justice led by someone who wasn’t bound by blood - but by love. Thi...

In October 1982, the peaceful village of Llanberis in North Wales was shattered by an unthinkable crime - the local rector had been found brutally murdered in his own home. Canon Alun Jones was a well-respected clergyman, known for his dedication to the Church and his quiet, compassionate presence within the community. But behind the doors of the rectory, a violent and frenzied attack had unfolded...

In September 2012, the town of Chard in Somerset awoke to devastating news - a car had been found engulfed in flames by the side of the A358, with the body of a young woman inside. 23-year-old Catherine Wells-Burr had a bright future ahead of her. Intelligent, hard-working, and deeply loved by her family, her brutal murder shocked the local community. As the investigation unfolded, police uncovere...

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in May 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime. This...

In November 1968, the quiet coastal town of Watchet in Somerset was rocked by a murder that would haunt its residents for decades. 15-year-old Susan Date was found dead on the beach at Helwell Bay, just a short distance from her home. Her injuries pointed to a brutal and deeply personal attack. Police quickly focused their investigation on a local man with learning difficulties — but with no physi...

On the evening of June 24, 2008, a young father opened the door of his sister’s Leeds home to a woman asking for someone named "Michelle". Moments later, Adam Chadwick was fatally shot by three masked men in what appeared to be a targeted and deliberate attack. Seventeen years on, his murder remains unsolved. Despite several arrests, media appeals and a £12,000 reward, the key to this case may lie...

In February 2012, the peaceful village of Forteviot in rural Perthshire was shattered by a brutal crime that defied comprehension. 80-year-old Jenny Methven was found dead in her cottage kitchen — the victim of a savage and deliberate attack that shocked even the most seasoned detectives. As police searched for answers, suspicion crept closer to home. Beneath the surface of long-standing friendshi...

In this interview episode, I’m joined by author, crime historian, broadcaster and keynote speaker N. Leigh Hunt. A member of the American Society of Criminology, Nick is regarded as an expert on mass shootings and school attacks. He was recognised at the inaugural True Crime Awards with a Highly Commended Award in the Best New Crime Author category for his book 𝘐 𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴 - the true stor...

In February 1994, a night out in Manchester ended in tragedy when 21-year-old Jason Comerford was fatally stabbed as he made his way home. Despite hundreds of witness interviews, a Crimewatch appeal and a major investigation, the case went cold - and Jason’s family were left without answers for decades. It would take breakthroughs in forensic science, the dogged persistence of detectives and an ex...

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in April 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime. Thi...

In March 2010, the small Yorkshire village of Melsonby awoke to the kind of horror rarely seen outside the pages of crime fiction. 40-year-old Diana Garbutt was found bludgeoned to death in her bed, and within minutes, a robbery was reported at the village Post Office just downstairs. The timeline made little sense, and the evidence raised more questions than answers. What followed was a trial ful...

In April 2019, the quiet Welsh island of Anglesey was rocked by a crime so bizarre and brutal it seemed almost fictional. 74-year-old Gerald Corrigan was outside his remote coastal home when he was struck by a single crossbow bolt - a weapon more associated with medieval warfare than modern-day Wales. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly unraveled into something far more chillin...

In November 1976, 36-year-old Renee MacRae and her 3-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace after leaving their Inverness home for what was meant to be a weekend away. What followed was one of the most baffling missing persons cases Scotland has ever seen - a case with no suspects, no evidence and no answers for over four decades. When I first began researching this one, I knew nothing about...

In August 2015, 20-year-old Susan Whiting vanished in Walsall after accepting an invitation to stay the night at a friend’s house. Susan, a kindhearted young woman with learning difficulties, was naturally trusting - something her killers exploited in the worst way imaginable. What began as an innocent sleepover soon turned into something far more sinister. By the time the truth emerged, it was al...

In 2011, 19-year-old Nikkita Grender was just weeks away from becoming a mother when her life was cut short in the most horrifying way. A fire tore through her Newport flat in the early hours of February 5, and as the smoke cleared, a darker truth emerged - one that pointed to someone close to home. What seemed like a tragic accident was something far more sinister, leaving a community in shock an...

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in March 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime. Thi...