Talking True Cases

In the summer of 2003, Jodi Jones was brutally murdered in a quiet Scottish town, and her 14-year-old boyfriend, Luke Mitchell, was revealed as the killer. Mitchell has consistently denied the murder, raising questions about whether he is the true culprit or a victim of a wrongful conviction. Join us as we examine the case with Dr. Sandra Lean, an author and criminologist who has worked with indiv...

In this episode, we dive deep into the hidden layers of history with none other than the distinguished historian, author, and broadcaster, Prof. Carl Chinn MBE. Join us as we unravel the enigmatic world of the notorious Peaky Blinders gang in a conversation that goes beyond the TV screen.

Michael O'Brien, one of The Cardiff Newsagent Three, was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 11 years in prison. Since his release, Michael has been campaigning on behalf of victims of miscarriages of justice. Now, he is here to discuss the Merthyr 3 case, along with two others. #JusticePrevails #PodcastInterview #MichaelOBrien #WrongfulConvictions

Join us as we dive deep into the world of forensic psychiatry with our esteemed guest, Dr. Sohom Das (MBChB, BSc, MSc, MRCPsych) @APsychForSoreMinds. In this captivating episode, Dr. Das, a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and expert witness, shares his first hand experiences assessing hundreds of patients in prisons, secure psych wards, and courts across the UK. From intriguing diagnoses like sch...

Akhmed Yakoob is a criminal defence solicitor, the director of Maurice Andrews Solicitors, and also a notable TikTok star. He has over 15 years of experience in handling complex cases and serious crimes. Akhmed frequently employs his slogan, "There is a defence for every offence" in his viral social media videos, garnering hundreds of thousands of views and followers.

Darren Gee is a former Everton drug gang leader. After spending 12 years behind bars for his role in a murder, Darren emerged as a transformed individual. Today, he commands a devoted following on social media, using his platform to raise awareness and fight against knife crime.

Michael Hallowes is a former Scotland Yard detective, had has authored a book titled 'Operation Abonar' which is the untold inside story of Britain’s biggest gun-running investigation, which he led. It explores how MAC10 machine guns began appearing in gangland shootings in the 1990s and the lengths Michael and his colleagues had to go to to bring them in, including a Home Office scandal. Machine...

Neil Woods is a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Between 1993 and 2007, he conducted covert operations, befriending and winning the trust of some of Britain's most dangerous and unpredictable criminals. Neil eventually understood the futility of the war on drugs, how it stigmatises those who need help and encourages the very worst elements in society. He is now an active me...

Mark Osborne was found guilty of murdering Mark Treddinik by joint enterprise along with his brother Tony Osborne and Wayne Collins. Mark is reported to have arranged the murder from prison whilst serving time for another crime and is now serving a 30-year minimum sentence. Our guests are Mark's friend Julie Major who has been campaigning for his release and believes this case is a miscarriage of...

Graham Williams is Professor of Forensic Science and Programme Director at The University of Hull. His areas of expertise are in DNA profiling, body fluid evidence, clothing damage analysis, and bloodstain pattern analysis. He is the UK's Leading Body Fluid researcher. 

Charles Thomson is a multi-award winning investigative journalist. Best-known for his long-running investigation into alleged police corruption linked to a 1980s paedophile ring. His efforts forced Essex Police to reopen the investigation three times, revealed one of the UK's most prolific child molesters to be a covert police informant, and established a new Freedom of Information precedent. 

David Jagger is Digital Audience and Content Editor at Lancashire Telegraph. David, a Digital Reporter in 2021 delivered record-breaking live daily coverage of the Star Hobson murder trial. 16-month-old Star Hobson was killed in Keighley, West Yorkshire, by her mother's partner Savannah Brockhill. Star's mother Frankie Smith was found guilty of causing or allowing her death while Savannah Brockhil...

Shaun Attwood is a former ecstasy trafficker turned YouTuber, speaker, activist and author. Shaun was arrested in Arizona in 2002 after becoming involved in the rave scene as an ecstasy smuggler and dealer. He was released from prison in 2007 and was deported back to England. Following his release, Attwood became a speaker and author, chronicling his experiences in prison. 

Mohammed Ramzan's life was ruined when he was wrongly accused of leading a grooming gang by Eleanor Williams. Williams was sentenced to eight and a half years imprisonment after being convicted of perverting of the course of justice earlier this month. Mohammed speaks candidly about the impact of such a false accusation with Mark Williams-Thomas. The episode also features insight from The Mail's C...

Andrea Gharsallah is the mother of missing woman Georgina Gharsallah. Georgina was last seen in Worthing on March 7, 2018. Five years on Andrea remains committed in her search to find her daughter.

James Dreyfus is known for his roles on television sitcoms such as The Thin Blue Line as Constable Kevin Goody, and Gimme Gimme Gimme as Tom Farrell. Dreyfus is most recently known for his portrayal of Reverend Roger in Mount Pleasant. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Miah and Jody Doherty-Cove. Talking True Cases features conversations with reporters, journalists, experts, la...

"Tenacious" Tanya Fowles is an award-winning journalist for the Impartial Reporter. She won the coveted Local Democracy Reporter of the Year award for her work challenging bids by court defendants, including convicted paedophiles, to have reporting restrictions imposed on their cases. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Miah and Jody Doherty-Cove. Talking True Cases features conv...

Missing aristocrat Constance Marten and her partner Mark Gordon are in police custody after being arrested in Brighton. Sussex Police said an urgent search operation is underway to find their baby, who remains missing. Today's podcast brings you live updates from the scene with Mark Williams-Thomas and Brighton Argus reporter Andrew Gardner. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Mi...

Mark Williams-Thomas shares his insight on the latest developments in the Nicola Bulley case from the scene in Lancashire. The podcast comes after the force disclosed that Nicola Bulley suffered “some significant issues with alcohol” in the past, which had resurfaced over recent months. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Miah and Jody Doherty-Cove. Talking True Cases features co...

Nicola Bulley, 45, was last seen next to the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire. Lancashire Police said its officers believed she had fallen into the river. An underwater search expert said the case of the missing mother-of-two is a “complete mystery” after his team could not find her. Peter Faulding, who was called in by the family to help find Ms Bulley, met her partner Paul Ansell o...

Peter Faulding is CEO of Specialist Group International which has been searching for missing Nicola Bulley in the River Wyre. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Miah and Jody Doherty-Cove. Talking True Crime features conversations with reporters, journalists, experts, law enforcement, and others to discuss some of Britain's biggest cases, crimes, the justice system, and more. 

Nicola Bulley, 45, was last seen next to the River Wyre in St Michael's on Wyre, Lancashire a week ago. Lancashire Police said on Friday officers believed she had fallen into the river. Today's Talking True Crime examines the evidence and questions the police's investigation so far. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Miah and Jody Doherty-Cove. Talking True Crime features conver...

Michael O'Brien is one of three men known as The Cardiff Newsagent Three who was convicted of the 1987 murder of Phillip Saunders. He spent 11 years in prison before his conviction was quashed and since then he has been campaigning on behalf of victims of miscarriages of justice. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Miah and Jody Doherty-Cove. Talking True Crime features conversat...

Toby Granville is an award-winning editorial industry leader and Editorial Director at Newsquest, a publisher of more than 180 local news titles in the UK. Hosted by Mark Williams Thomas and produced by Jameel Miah and Jody Doherty-Cove. Talking True Crime features conversations with reporters, journalists, experts, law enforcement, and others to discuss some of Britain's biggest cases, crimes, th...