Hooked on True Crime

This week we explore the profound journey of forgiveness and restorative justice following the tragic murder of Christopher Donovan. Ray and Vi Donovan share their experiences of meeting the offenders, the impact of forgiveness on their lives, and the importance of restorative justice in healing both victims and offenders. They emphasize the need for empathy, understanding, and education in preven...

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah engage with the wonderful Ray and Vi Donovan MBEs, who share their harrowing experience following the murder of their son, Chris. The conversation delves into the night of the incident, the emotional turmoil of the hospital experience, the complexities of the court proceedings, and the reflections on justice and forgiveness. The Donova...

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah engage with former SIO Colin Sutton, who shares insights from his extensive experience in leading murder investigations, particularly focusing on the tragic case of Chris Donovan. The conversation delves into the complexities of the investigation, the emotional toll on families, and the innovative methods used to present evidence in co...

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah discuss the tragic case of Bridget Milton, a hardworking Irish woman who became a victim of a violent crime. The conversation explores Bridget's background, her struggles as an immigrant, and the circumstances leading to her murder by a soldier. We delve into the investigation, trial, and the societal issues surrounding violence agains...

In this weeks episode, Ali and Sarah talk with author and true crime producer Tanita Matthew’s about her book, ‘The Murder of Judith Roberts: The mark of Peter Sutcliffe. They discuss the crimes of Peter Sutcliffe, the man the media dubbed the 'Yorkshire Ripper', covering all of his confirmed victims. Then guided by Tanita, they look into whether Judith Roberts could have been a victim of one of t...

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah explore the case of Marguerite Beatrice Burge, a young woman who was brutally attacked and left for dead during World War II. The conversation begins with light-hearted banter about binge-watching 'Tiger King' (have we managed to be retro cool?) and Ali's infamous dad jokes (send help), before transitioning into the serious topic of Ma...

In this this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah discuss the tragic case of Joan Perle Wolfe, a young woman whose life was cut short in 1942. They delve into the details of her murder, the forensic investigation that followed, and the eventual trial of her lover, a Canadian soldier. The conversation also touches on the unsolved case of Alan Holmes, a police mechanic who was brut...

In this episode of Hooked on True Crime, hosts Ali and Sarah explore various crime-related topics, including the story of Theodore Schurch, a soldier executed for treason during World War II, and the tragic case of Margaret Douglas, who was murdered in her home. The conversation delves into the complexities of justice, rehabilitation, and the implications of new legislation regarding sentencing mi...

In this episode of Hooked on True Crime, hosts Ali and Sarah discuss the emotional verdict of the Karen Read trial, followed by a deep dive into the tragic case of Josephine Colaluca, a victim of domestic violence who was murdered by her husband. The conversation shifts to the remarkable story of Phyllis Latour Doyle, a female spy during WWII who used her knitting skills to send coded messages. Th...

In this episode of Hooked on True Crime, hosts Ali and Sarah explore lighthearted true crime stories to balance the heaviness of previous episodes. They delve into the lives of two unique criminals: Stephen Weinberg, a notorious impersonator who committed various frauds for the thrill rather than financial gain, and Tommy Fitz, a daredevil who stole planes as part of drunken bets. The conversation...

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', hosts Ali and Sarah delve into the tragic stories of another memorial murderer and his killing of Lillian Hardman; the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, and the murders of Shirley Banks and Sandra Court. We explore themes of domestic violence, historical crime, and the dark legacy of criminal figures like John Cannan. The conversation highlights the societa...

This week, we discuss our CrimeCon London experience. We discuss the people, the sessions and our takeaways from the experience. Scottish words of the week: 'Blether' and 'Haver' Sarah explains how not to say 'Crayon'

In this episode, we discuss our binge watch of the week 'Department Q'. Ali brings us the tragic case of the murder of Maggie Smail. We discuss the vanishing of Claudia Lawrence and the unsolved murder of Alistair Wilson. Scottish phrase of the week - 'Aye Ah'm ur'. Essex word of the week -'Weapon'. Join our Hooked on True Crime Family over on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1385112779403...

In this episode we discuss our binge watch of the week 'The fox Hollow farm murders'. Ali tells us about the murders of Kitty lyon and Eileen Gagliano. Sarah retells a listeners 'most wanted solved' case, the disappearance of Stacy Peterson. Scottish word of the week is 'tave' Essex word of the week is 'tan' Ali is relieved that there were no reported home crimes since the teaspoon incident! Follo...

The sad death of a brave man, and a murderer memorialised. Sarah crochets with crime scene tape and finds the culprit of the great teaspoon crimes. Scottish word of the week 'Scudding' The one where Sarah sounds like shes in a bucket !