They Walk Among Us - UK True Crime

The Jesus Army, also known as The Jesus Fellowship Church, was established in 1969 by Pastor Noel Stanton. It was part of the British New Church Movement, which promised its followers: “Warm Brotherhood, Loving Care, and Unity”. However, behind the façade of kindness and compassion, the movement held a disturbing secret…  *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This&n...

In 1988, a Ballycastle farmer was tending his flock of sheep in Ballypatrick Forest. The popular picnic spot, full of wildlife and scenic views toward the Causeway Coast, is the perfect place for families to discover nature. But on this day, April 20, as the farmer strolled to a remote clearing in the western corner of the forest, he unwittingly made an alarming discovery — the lifeless body...

PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 49’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. It appeared as though justice was served when Michael Stone was convicted of the murders of Lin and Megan Russell and the attempted murder of Josie Russell. But as the case unravelled over the following weeks, months and years, did the new developments cast doubt on Stone’s involvement?… (Part 2 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTIO...

Half of the members of a happy family are murdered in one day. There is one survivor of the motiveless attack — a 9-year-old girl, clinging to life, hanging on, by the finest of threads. Will the correct perpetrator of these ruthless crimes be punished in the case known as The Chillenden Murders?… (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode&nbs...

PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 47’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. In a shocking case of mistaken identity, 17-year-old Aamir Siddiqi’s life was savagely brought to an end when he was stabbed to death. The two men accused of the killing stood in the dock, blaming each other for the crime. The person who allegedly ordered the botched murder had fled the country. However, he was captured b...

Two men hiding their faces in balaclavas showed up at a property on Ninian Road in Cardiff and forced their way inside. It was just after half-past one on the afternoon of Sunday, April 11, 2010…. (Part 1 of 2). *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustratio...

The role of the prison system is to punish offenders, protect the public, and rehabilitate inmates. In the majority of cases, convicted offenders can be reformed and re-enter society to live a productive, law-abiding existence, but in some instances, prison can bring out the worst in people who are already deemed dangerous…  *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This&nbs...

Lifeboats and helicopters were dispatched to try and find the missing man. Although they hoped Russell was somehow clinging to life, the conditions were treacherous, making it extremely hard for the search party to see anything. After they failed to find any sign of Russell Causley or his body in the vast waters, the police had to notify his daughter, Samantha, of her father's disappearance… *** L...

THIS IS A CASE UPDATE. PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘BONUS EPISODE 16’ FOR MORE DETAILS. "Have you read Dickens? Austen? Start with Pride and Prejudice and Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Think about Hardy. Think about Trollope. On January 4, you will tell me what you have read and I will test you on it. I will test you, and if I think you are lying to me, you will suffer. I will b...

When we think of good fortune, we imagine a loving family, being healthy, and maybe even a financial windfall from winning the lottery. Emma Brown had all three… then things rapidly fell apart. *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direc...

A teenager is found bound, tortured and murdered in his own home. A suspect is apprehended and brought to trial. But could a family member really be responsible, and was the right person behind bars?… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and productio...

Spend your days in constant excruciating pain or be allowed to peacefully end your life on your own terms? A deliberate act of murder or violent assault? Personal opinions are divided concerning the death of Mark Van Dongen… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, ill...

The enviable life of a socialite and her rich husband was not all that it appeared to be. Scratch the impeccable surface of the Baekeland family, and you would find violence, abuse and betrayal… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrat...

A teacher and a schoolboy were found bruised and bloody in a brutal attack. Detectives must unpick a problematic personal life to gather evidence… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and...

Elderly people in and around South London were fearful they could be the next. The man, the press dubbed The Night Stalker, entered the homes of the most vulnerable by prying their windows open in the early hours. With the predator still at large, did anyone feel safe... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Mac...

PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 37’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. Donald Hume was charged with the murder of Stanley Setty. However, once the evidence had been presented at the trial, jurors could not reach a verdict. Hume would subsequently admit his guilt on a charge of accessory to murder and was sentenced to 12 years, but only after a second jury were instructed to return a verdict...

The torso of an adult male was discovered by an unsuspecting hunter in the marshes. Who was the unfortunate victim? And will the perpetrator be punished?...  (Part 1 of 2)  *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and pro...

The relatives and loved ones of two separate families make gruesome discoveries less than 24 hours apart. A nationwide manhunt was underway to find the person responsible…  *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna...

As she got to the top of the stairs, she noticed a dark mark on the carpet. She had been the last to leave the house earlier that evening and could not understand where the stain had come from. It had not been there before. Glancing towards her daughter's bedroom on the right, she saw the silhouette of a man with a head torch on. He was pointing what Laura thought was a gun directly at her… ...

A family holiday over the festive period turns into a brutal nightmare… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane and Emily G. Thompson . Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton Narration, editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton Listen to o...

PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 32’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. Following a birthday party in North West London, two sisters did not come home. Their bodies were found several days later by their loved ones. The perpetrator was identified through familial DNA, but the horrors friends and family would have to endure was far from over. Two police officers guarding the scene to...

A joyous night filled with fun and celebration ends when two sisters are murdered in a horrific attack. The killings have far-reaching consequences not only for the victims’ family and loved ones, but the tragic events uncover misconduct within the police force… (Part 1 of 2)  *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by...

One of the most significant murder investigations in Cleveland police history remains unsolved after three decades. But some believe they know who is responsible, and the killer or killers are likely to have committed more crimes. Will the truth ever be uncovered?…   *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***     This episode was researched and written by Eile...

PLEASE LISTEN TO ‘SEASON 6 - EPISODE 29’ FOR PART ONE OF THIS TWO-PART CASE. November 1990. South Ronaldsay in Orkney. Seven young children are taken into care by social services under ‘Place of Safety’ orders. At that time, their father — a sadistic tormentor, was behind bars. He had been convicted of abusing his children years earlier. However, following questioning from social workers, some of...

Within three months, 16 children were removed from their homes in a small island community and taken into the care of social services. The media explained the reasoning behind the removal; they claimed the children had been victims of satanic abuse. Three decades later, the Orkney child abuse scandal remains one of the most notorious child protection failures in the United Kingdom… (Part...