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The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast

Welcome to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, which started off life as a weekly written blog in 2016, and soon made the jump into a regular one man and his mic, matter of fact straight talking podcast. In it, the host Paul looks at and recounts in-depth true crime cases from the UK and worldwide - both solved or unsolved crimes, but more often than not the lesser known and obscure ones. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueCrimeEnthusiast/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/tc_enthusiast) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeenthusiast/) Wordpress Blog (https://truec...

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Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

The Portsmouth "Casanova" Murder 03.04.2020

We are off back to the Hampshire city of Portsmouth in the early 1970's on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, for a tale involving gasmen, Japanese paper knives, anonymous telephone calls, and extra-marital affairs. A lot of extra-marital affairs. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advise...

CoronaBonus 4 - Retribution 31.03.2020

For yet another CoronaBonus episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, you guys voted for Retribution - a tragic tale that takes place in the Scottish city of Glasgow in the late 1970's, one that brings with it a sad, yet chilling, and almost unbelieveable, story of revenge. Stay safe guys. Paul The bonus episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing...

CoronaBonus 3 - The Ambleside "Red Scarf" Murder 30.03.2020

One of the three voted for by you guys comes here for another bonus pastime episode, a case I covered about 2 years ago that heads back to the mid 1980's, featuring the picturesque Lake District, some sacks of rubbish, an unwelcome guest, Crimewatch UK , and a red scarf.... Stay safe guys. Paul The bonus episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or...

The Leftover List 26.03.2020

Whilst the world (and the show, of course) comes to terms with current events, we look back at another case from the Patreon archives of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - this one has greed, stupidity, an immensely unlikeable character - and a misplaced piece of paper... The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so disc...

CoronaBonus2 - The Tinkersdale Woods Murder 24.03.2020

Another 40 or so minutes as a bit of a bonus for you guys self-isolating out there - it was only the 3rd Patreon episode of the show, and is a case of brutal and callous murder, from the early 90's, from my home area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CoronaBonus - The Enigma Of Enfield Lodge 20.03.2020

For all of you guys who are self isolating in current times, there is an extra Bonus episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast out this week - here's hoping it passes at least a bit of time for you. Stay safe guys, chin up. Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The War That Comes Home 19.03.2020

In a change to the scheduled episode because of current events, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast I have reached back into the archives of the Patreon episodes to bring you a brutal and sad tale that took place in the city of Newcastle in 2006. It deals with the horrors of war - and how for some people, they bring those horrors home with them - with horrific, tragic results. The episo...

Horror At The Teddy Bears Picnic 09.03.2020

I'm pleased to have handed over writing duties to friend of the show Julia Crane for a tale of horror and heroism combined this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to a school in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. The title of the episode will become self-explanatory, but if it's a case you don't already know or remember - i'm sure that it's one you won'...

The Puppet 29.02.2020

Back to the UK area of Norfolk in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for an unreal tale of a savage killing committed by a brutal murderer? Bloodlust? Jealousy? Or were they acting simply, as someone else's puppet? The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so...

Return To Carstairs 19.02.2020

We are once again back in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and back to The State Hospital - Carstairs - for a couple more tales of some of it's past patients. And the horrific acts that put them there. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst lis...

The Body On Corstorphine Hill (Part 2) 09.02.2020

The concluding part of the Series 5 opener of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast heads back up to Scotland, where we continue our opening tale concerning the actions of a very disturbed, very nasty individual indeed. Trias, aftermath - and precursor. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst...

The Body On Corstorphine Hill (Part 1) 09.02.2020

Series 5 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast begins with an opening tale of tragedy from 2013, and the actions of a very disturbed individual indeed. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced f...

The Punk, And The Predator 24.12.2019

The 4th series finale episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast drops this Christmas Eve, with a fairly recent tale that will surely break hearts, and prove that evil really is always lurking right around the corner - it doesn't take a festive holiday.  The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised...

Listeners Go Forth! 13.12.2019

I'm pleased to bring you guys this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast the series traditional Listener written episode, by now the fourth instalment, and containing a trilogy of cases that was sent to me by show listeners Rachel, and Ian Corbishley - who I pass my utmost thanks on to for their submissions. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music u...

Monsters Of Merseyside: The "Circuit Not Properly Wired" 29.11.2019

Meet the second Monster - originally intended for the previous episode - this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to the Wirral area of Spital, for a true tale of arrogance, greed - and pure horror.  The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whil...

Monsters Of Merseyside: Evil At Eastham Rake 21.11.2019

In Part 1 of what was originally intended as a single episode, we are in the UK area of Merseyside and back in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where you'll meet the first Monster, the perpatrator of a truly despicable, heartbreaking crime. And two names that I hope you will never forget. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All...

The Feathers, And The Golden Flute 14.11.2019

The intriguing episode title leads to a quite bizarre case this week - and a definite first for The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as once again I host a listener written episode that covers a unique, fascinating case from 2009, concerning one of the most bizarre heists ever.  With massive thanks to author Julia Crane. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All...

The Timebomb 06.11.2019

A case that is one of the most Gothic of horrors is featured on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, as we look at the case of an individual, a psychotic killer in the grip of mental illness, who although caught for his crime, managed to hoodwink authorities into enabling him to kill again. And, unbelieveably, again. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that som...

Soldiers, Snow - And Slaughter 28.10.2019

Most members of the British Armed Forces pride themselves on their fighting spirit, their teamwork and devotion to duty, but overall, they pride themselves on comradeship. But not all of them.  This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast brings a tale of an individual whose greed and indifference to life resulted in unbelieveable carnage - leaving three families devastated - for absolutely noth...

The South Wales Slayer: Possibles 14.10.2019

The South Wales Slayer arc comes to a close this week on The True Crime Enthusiast, with a look at several other unsolved murders and suspect deaths, that following his convictions and whole life tariff in 2011, John William Cooper has long since been considered a person of interest in. See what you guys think. The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find dis...

Bonus Episode - The Wife In The Wicker Basket 25.09.2019

As a big thank you to all from TTCE for helping the show reach birthday number 2, here is the Patreon episode of the show as voted for by you guys. You all rule, and massive thanks going out here from myself - the show doesn't exist without each and every one of you, simple as.  Much love. Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The South Wales Slayer: Bullseye. 23.09.2019

The tale of the South Wales Slayer arc comes full circle with part 4 of this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where in the South Wales area of Pembrokeshire, over past weeks we've already looked at some serious and horrific crimes over a period of many years. We've heard how police had reviewed them under Operation Ottawa, and identified a powerful suspect - on...

The South Wales Slayer: Huntsman And Ottawa. 17.09.2019

Once again, this week we are down in the Pembrokeshire area of South Wales for the third part of this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where a suspect, already responsible for a prolific series of crimes, is identified in the cases we have looked at in past weeks - and another... The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may fin...

The South Wales Slayer: The Recluses, And The Ramblers (Part 2) 10.09.2019

Continuing this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week - where for the second time, in a short space of time and distance in the Pembrokeshire area of South Wales, detectives found themselves faced with a horrific double murder... The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting - so discretion is adv...

The South Wales Slayer: The Recluses, And The Ramblers (Part 1) 02.09.2019

The first part of this series' multi part episodes of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast arrives this week - it's gone a bit further than a trilogy now - looking at a long spanning case of brutal murders, horrific crimes, and a remarkable case of detection. And the tale begins in a lonely country house in South Wales... The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may...

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