Sinister South

Episode 27!! We're heading back to Southwark! In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Dina Sharpe, a South London woman whose love and trust were betrayed in the worst way. Dina believed she’d found a future with Stephen Singer, but instead found herself caught in his web of lies, deceit, and a love triangle gone horribly wrong. What begins as a volatile relationship spirals into a ch...

In this episode Han takes us through three tragic stories of LGBTQ+ individuals who faced violence and hate in South London, including both solved and unsolved cases. We uncover the lives behind the headlines, the struggles for justice and the harsh realities of hate crimes in our community. We'll cover the cases of Jacob Bornkamp, Geoffrey Windsor and Jody Dobrowski. But it's not all mu...

Hi Trevor's, Hannah here... I'm putting out a public service announcement, this episode is all for Rach, I couldn't give a damn about Halloween, but I quite like her and she loves it. She calls it her "Spiritual Holiday", so...I buckled to the pressure and we've done an episode with a bit of a twist (I say twist, we're pretty sure EVERY true crime podcast does so...

In this episode of Sinister South , we dive into the deeply tragic case of Banaz Mahmood, a young Kurdish woman from South London whose life was taken in a devastating honour killing. After enduring years of abuse in a forced marriage, Banaz sought help from the police five times, only to be tragically failed by the very system meant to protect her. We unpack the cultural pressures behind honour-b...

In episode 23 of Sinister South , we're diving into the chaotic world of Johnny Darke, a volatile South London gangster.  His criminal empire crumbled when he clashed with John Bindon, a feared enforcer with ties to rockstars and royalty. From pub rackets to murder trials, we uncover how Darke’s reign was brought to a brutal end, blending crime, celebrity, and unexpected twists. Also hear how...

Episode 22, this was a recommendation as a case from @jomydarlingclementine over on Instagram! This week, we’re taking you through one of the most harrowing events in South London’s history: the 1981 New Cross Road Fire. What started as a birthday party turned into a nightmare, with 13 young black people tragically losing their lives. Was it an accident, or something far more sinister? We’ll unrav...

Episode 21! This week, Hannah tackles the baffling case of Lee Boxell, a 15-year-old football fan who seemingly disappeared into thin air in 1988 from his home in Cheam, near Sutton. Was he off to catch a local match, or did something more sinister happen?  Despite extensive investigations and a few strange leads, Lee’s fate remains a mystery to this day. Join us as we delve into the baffling deta...

Episode 20! Bloody hell trevors! If you're still here, good on ya! In this baffling episode, we explore the brutal 1934 murder of Robert James Venner, a well-known tailor from New Cross who was found staggering in his shop with fatal head wounds. Was it a robbery gone wrong. or was there something more sinister at play? Despite multiple suspects this case remains unsolved nearly a century lat...

In this chilling episode, we dive into the brutal 1979 murder of Sally Shepherd, a woman whose tragic death in Peckham has left more questions than answers. Was it a random attack, or could it be the work of one of Britain’s most infamous killers? Join us as we explore the grim details of the case, including bizarre theories that point towards the Yorkshire Ripper himself. Spoiler alert: there are...

In episode 18 we meet grade A dickhead Mark Acklom, a man with more personas than a secondary school drama club. From fake MI6 agent to high-flying (or should we say, fraud-flying) businessman, this episode takes you through Acklom’s greatest hits—like the time he got a mortgage at 16, convinced a woman he owned an airport, or that minor incident of a €14 million property scam. Spoiler: If someone...

Episode 17! Trevor's, we're back to our usual dark stories! Hannah delves into the pretty heart breaking and brutal murder of Alison Shaughnessy. What seemed like a picture-perfect marriage quickly unravelled into a story of betrayal, jealousy and a deadly love triangle. We're generally interested in where Alison's husband got his audacity because it's truly egregious (and...

Trevor's...we've decided to give you a break this week with a lighter, more chilled episode! In fact...it might even be a true crime story...without any crime... We're taking a break from the usual intensity and diving instead into the quirky world of a religious sect; the Plumstead Peculiar People, Mary Ann Girling and her Jumping followers. But before we get into the madness of re...

Episode 15 hears Han tell the story of the "Adam" torso case, where the discovery of a young boy's torso in the River Thames, London, on September 21, 2001 takes us on a wild ride into ritualistic murder, cutting edge scientific investigation and proper horrible descriptions of child abuse...yeh sorry Trevors!  Over 20 years on, "Adam"s real identity is still unknown, the...

Episode 14 of Sinister South looks at the tragic case of Sabina Nessa, a 28-year-old primary school teacher whose life was brutally cut short while walking through Cator Park in Kidbrooke.  Rach explores the details of the investigation, the impact on the community, and the broader issues of women's safety that this case brought to light.  But don't worry, it's not all heavy, Hannah...

Right Trevor's...off the top, listen to this one with CAUTION ! It's brutal...fair warning! Episode 13 hears Han walk us through a serial killer, born and raised this side of our fair city (we are unhappy to claim him in all honesty), and the brutal deaths of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common and of Samantha Bisset and her four year old daughter Jazmine in Plumstead. This episode contai...

In this rage inducing episode, Rach tells the incredibly upsetting story of the quadruple homicide of Samantha Drummonds, her mother Tanysha Ofori-Akuffo, her grandmother Dolet Hill and her grandmother's partner Denton Burke on April 25 2022. **Trigger warnings for drug abuse, discussions of mental health and extreme violence** Listen as we hear how Samantha's boyfriend Joshua Jacques, l...

Episode 11 takes a bit of a different turn into a harrowing disaster on the Thames. We didn't realise it, but this episode has been launched 4 days after the 35 year anniversary of the incident! Listen as Hannah walks us through the the events that led to the capsizing of the pleasure boat Marchioness on 20th August 1989 resulting in 51 deaths!  And before anyone starts...we checked...where t...

Episode 10!! Im not sure we thought we'd get 10 under our belts, but we're covering an incredibly sad and somewhat notorious case from literally round the corner to mark the occasion.  Listen as Rach walks us through the case of Jimmy Mizen, who was killed with a piece of glass during a confrontation that 100% didn't need to happen, as well as the incredible way his family remember...

Welcome back to another episode of "Sinister South." In this ninth instalment, we delve into the dark and convoluted case of Daniel Morgan, a private investigator brutally murdered with an axe in a South London pub car park in 1987.  Despite five police investigations, the case remains unsolved, mired in corruption, conspiracy, and scandal within the Metropolitan Police. Join us as we un...

Episode 8 of Sinister South takes a twisted turn down Stanstead Road as we uncover the bizarre and brutal case of Shaun Corey. In 2011, Shaun's on-off partner Karen Otmani, also known as Tammy Cameron, turned their tumultuous relationship deadly. Shaun, a kind-hearted Northerner looking for a fresh start in London, met Otmani on an online dating site. Little did he know, her history of mental...

Episode 7 of Sinister South uncovers the chilling story of Laurent Bonomo and Gabriel Ferez, two French biochemistry students who moved to London for prestigious internships at Imperial College. In the summer of 2008, these promising young men were brutally murdered in a crime that shocked the nation and raised serious questions about the UK justice system. This episode takes listeners through the...

Episode 6 hears Rach discuss the case of Michelle Confait whose unsolved murder changed the way police investigate crimes involving children as suspects.  Throughout this episode we try to give focus to Michelle who has somewhat been forgotten in their own death, while also discussing the horrific miscarriage of justice and police activities that were more than questionable! Sources used in this e...

Surprise! We said fortnightly...we changed our minds! Hannah is back this week with a historic case from Southwark where we meet a husband and wife murder duo from the early 1800s!  Meet the Mannings, a delightful pair who perpetuated a crime that became known as the Bermondsey Horror, the cold blooded murder of Patrick O'connor, a wealthy businessman who Mrs Manning took a fancy too, and who...

**TRIGGER WARNING: ALL THE BAD THINGS** Hannah talks us through one of the most infamous cases in Catford, the murder and discovery of Rochelle Holness at the notoriously scary Milford Towers estate in 2008.  Rochelle was brutally murdered and hidden by a sub-human who should have been stopped much earlier in his criminal career. Hannah explains just how awful this man is, how the British justice...

Episode 3 sees Rach and Han step back in time *queue Dr Who music* to 1871, Kidbrooke near Greenwich as Rach discusses the brutal murder of Jane Maria Clouson.  Jane was a "Maid of All Work" for a Greenwich-based family ", The Pooks", and Edmund, the youngest son, was undoubtedly fraternising with the help! So much so that he got Jane pregnant... and then Jane is found clinging...