Its Murder Up North

Part one of two covering the fire that claimed the lives of six children and the stories of those who fought bravely to save them. Sadly the death of Duwayne, Jade, John, Jack, Jesse and Jayden, are often forgotten, or tainted by the deeds of their killers this episode seeks to shine a light on their short lives. episode 2 will be about the events leading up to the fire, and the perpetrators.

In August 1988, a man was arrested for stealing a microwave and a mantel clock, what police didn't know was that this man wanted to be like his idol Jack the Ripper, and had secrets to hide. please support the shows, by leaving a 5 star review wherever you listen join the Facebook discussion group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth follow the show on twitter @murderupnorth and sign up to ad...

21 year old Shaun Rossington was 6 foot 4 with an athletic build and was described as a gentle giant, who loved cars and football. he was due to take his first major step into adulthood, by moving in with his girlfriend, but before he had a chance to realise this goal, he was brutally beaten to death, in the middle of the night. Ad free episodes available at Patreon.com/itsmurderupnorth Join the f...

18 year old Anthony Walker had a promising future, he planned on becoming a judge, he had his whole life ahead of him, until the 29th of July 2005 when he was murdered in a racially motivated attack. https://anthonywalkerfoundation.com/ The podcast of the week is Crimelapse. episode sources. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/girlfriend-of-murder-victim-weeps-as-she-tells-jury-of-racist-a...

It started with a bottle thrown in a pub, and ended in the deaths of four people, father and son David and Mark Short, and police officers, Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes. Podcast of the week is Riddle me That. Sources for the episode https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-18217129 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/fiona-bone-nicola-hughes-cregan-7522487...

22 year old Helen McCourt disappeared with yards of her home, she has never been found, however a man was found guilty of her murder, in a landmark "No Body" case. Helen's disappearance would lead to a change in the law, which could result in a prisoner being denied parole if they do not disclose the whereabouts of a victims remains. The podcast of the week is That Is So F**ked Up. Episode resourc...

60 Year old Sadie Hartley was murdered in her own home, the police investigation would lead to the discovery of an affair and obsession.

William Burkitt, was responsible for the deaths of three women, but his case would make a mockery of the justice system. Podcast of the week The True Crime Files. References. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/history/hessle-road-serial-killer-murder-830961http://www.blackkalendar.nl/c/18111/William%20Burkitthttps://www.riverhumber.com/index8a5.html# :~:text=Hull%20was%20not%20just%20a,built%20t...

In memory of Clare Wood who died at the hands of her ex partner, and her father, Michael Brown who passed away on the 18/7/2020. Michael campaigned tirelessly for a change in the law which would allow woman and men to find out if their partner has a history of domestic abuse, the new law was introduced in 2014, and became known as CLARE'S LAW.This episode will tell Clare's story.the promo of the w...

9 year old Shannon Matthews set off for school on February the 19th 2008, and disappeared, what happened to her and why her case shocked the nation will be explored into today's episode. Podcast of the week is Ye Olde True Crime. Episode Sources. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4210912/Shannon-Matthews.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/72-hours-missing-persons-investigation-critical-criminolo...

in the 1980's a rapist stalked the streets of South Yorkshire, one with a fetish for Stiletto shoes.it would take 20 years, a minor offence and some stolen garden gnomes to finally bring the sexual predator to justice. Podcast of the week is Death by Champagne. Follow the show on Twitter, and Facebook and help support the show by leaving a 5 star review. You can also join https://www.patreon.com/I...

Allan Graham went on an errand to the corner shop, a minutes walk from his brother's house, it would be the last time he was seen alive. 50 years after his murder, will his case ever be solved? The podcast of the week is Reverie True crime.sources for the episode.https://twnews.co.uk/gb-news/allan-graham-hope-for-murdered-gateshead-schoolboy-s-family-as-police-look-into-new-informationhttps://www....

Wendy Sewell was found semi conscious in a graveyard in Bakewell, and passed away two days later. Her death would change one mans life forever and her case is filled with conspiracy, rumour, and injustice, yet one question remains, who killed Wendy Sewell? With a special mention to Don Hale and his book, Murder in the Graveyard. The podcast of the week is The True Crime Witch Podcast. If you love...

28 year old Caroline Coyne was a devoted mother of two, who was brutally slain in a Nottingham street. Follow Its Murder up North on twitter @murderupnorthon Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorthsupport the show by becoming a Patreon Member at https://www.patreon.com /Itsmurderupnorth Podcast of the week is Sublime true crimeSources https://www.itv.com/news/topic/caroline-coyne/http...

When Nigel Bacon was murdered on the driveway of his home, the hunt for his killer would reveal a man with a violent and abusive past, who had many enemies.the podcast of the week is Prash's Murder MapIf you love the show please leave a five star review where ever you listen, You can also follow the show at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth or on twitter @murderupnorthTo support the show an...

16 year old Sasha Marsden had her whole life ahead of her, she had a loving boyfriend, was planning a future in childcare, and had just gotten her first job, but her life was cut on the 31st of January 2013.the podcast of the week is the Doe Podcast.for support or advice regarding sexual assault please contact the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247t...

In 1968, the deaths of 4 year old Martin Brown, and 3 year old Brian Howe shocked the community of Scotswood in Newcastle, but the perpetrator would be just as shocking. Become a Patron today at https://www.patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorthfollow the podcast on twitter @murderupnorthJoin the facebook discussion group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorthPodcast of the week is True Crime Never Heard...

As podcasters, we have a platform and duty to speak up and call out injustice. In light of the murder of George Floyd, we have come together in solidarity to use our platform to speak up against racial injustice and amplify the voices of black podcasters that deserve more recognition. Racism is prevalent in all industries; from the media who under-report on black victims to the justice system whic...

The final episode in this three part series on the crimes of Donald Neilson, Episode 22 looks at the life and trail of the infamous Black Panther. Podcast of the week is Broken Utopia. You can follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorthon Twitter @murderupnorthPlease support the show on Patreon, at https://www.patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorthand don't forget to leave a five...

Lesley Whittle was a a 17 year old college student and heiress, who was kidnapped from her bedroom in January 1975 by Donald Neilson the Black Panther. If you love the show please leave a five star review where ever you get your podcast fix.you can also join the Facebook discussion group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorthor join me on Twitter at @murderupnorthif you wish to support Its Murde...

Donald Neilson AKA the Black Panther murdered five people in the 1970s, however it is the kidnap and murder of 17 year old Lesley Whittle that made him infamous. Sadly because of this, the three other people who lost their lives to this ruthless killer, are often just footnotes in the story, so this episode is dedicated to Derek Astin, Donald Skepper, and Sidney Grayland. Part two will focus on Le...

In the early hours of the 2nd of December 2008, life for the Bimpson family was changed forever, when a fire ripped through their home, resulting in the death of their three year old daughter, Francesca. Following the loss of their daughter, the Francesca Bimpson Foundation was established to help those who are victims of serious crimes, to find out more, or offer your support please visit http://...

Listener recommended case. Thank you Si. Shirley Leach was brutally murdered in the public toilets at a Bury bus station, this was a horrific crime committed by a violent and dangerous sexual predator.this episode discusses sexual assault and rape, if you need to speak to someone regarding a sexual assault, please contactWomen's Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Survivors UK (for male vi...

When Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth were murdered in a quiet Leicestershire village, just 3 years a part, it was hard to believe that a killer was in the community. the lengths the perpetrator went to in order to avoid capture, were matched by the lengths police went to in order to apprehend him. in a case that first utilised fingerprint DNA to secure a conviction.podcast of the week is the Culture...