True Crime Britain

Hi everyone, Since recording this message yesterday, I've already began to make some slow progress behind the scenes today. It just shows what a difference a day can make! I realise I'm not the only one dealing with something right now, so, I wanted to say, if you're having a tough time lately, for whatever reason, I want to remind you that you are not alone. There are people who care about you, a...

*** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS REFERENCES TO SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LISTENING *** Imagine being stuck in a never-ending nightmare, with no hope of escape. Every day, the same routine: confined to a tiny cell, with nothing to do but stare at the walls. No end in sight, no light at the end of the tunnel. This has been the reality for thousands of prisoners in the UK, trapped in the...

Friday, the 23rd of February 1968, was a cold, frost covered morning, when 67 year old Maurice Goodman, known as Morris, happened upon a figure lying on the ground on Carmichael Lane, in front of some lockup garages, not too far from Langside Place in Glasgow, Scotland. But a sight like that wasn't too uncommon after ballroom nights. Maybe someone had had a bit too much to drink, and passed out ou...

*** Warning! This episodes contains details of sexual abuse against children, as well as descriptions of violence. Please take care when listening*** There is an expectation that the criminal justice system is there to protect society and to punish offenders for the crimes they have committed. But what about when their crimes are so horrendous, so damaging, and so perverse, that you can barely sta...

***WARNING - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF A GRAPHIC AND SEXUALLY ABUSIVE NATURE, INVOLVING CHILDREN. PROCEED WITH CAUTION, AND TAKE CARE WHEN LISTENING*** “ "I remember when they were younger, they would always say they were scared of monsters and I would say there’s ‘no such thing’. How wrong I was.”   These are the haunting words of Angela Smith, the grandmother of Lacey, and John...

Banaz Mahmod, was a young woman, living in the United Kingdom, whilst being simultaneously imprisoned by the strict beliefs of her culture. After a childhood spent in a war-torn country, her family escaped for a safer life in the UK. But, western culture clashed deeply with her community, and she was torn between honouring her family, and honouring herself. Ultimately, choosing herself, meant choo...

In broad daylight, on a warm summer afternoon in 2016, British politician, and MP for Batley and Spen, Jo Cox, was murdered in cold-blood. Horrified witnesses at the scene, scrambled at the sound of gunshots, and the sight of an unknown attacker with a sawn-off rifle, and knife in hand. Jo Cox’s death stunned the nation, and sent shockwaves through Britain's political circle. As investigators begi...

Join my Facebook group for some great giveaways, discuss case theories and take part in polls for future episodes. Just search for: True Crime Britain Podcast - Official Group or follow the link. I look forward to seeing you there :}       If you enjoyed this episode, I’d love you to share your feedback with me by leaving a review for the show. This really helps the show to grow, an...

“Hello there, this is the gunman from Birtley last night, er, my name is Raoul Moat...um, what I’m phoning about is to tell you exactly why I have done what I have done right? Now my girlfriend has been having an affair behind my back with one of your officers, this gentleman that I shot last night...I am hunting for officers now.”   This was the 999 call from mass killer, Raoul Moat, while h...

When 31-year-old, Gareth Williams, began to miss work, his colleagues, and family became concerned. Gareth had always been reliable, and kept to his routines. But on August 23, 2010, when the police were asked to do a welfare check, they entered Gareth’s London flat, and made a shocking discovery. The police found Gareth dead, zipped up, and locked inside a duffle bag. Authorities ruled Gareth Wil...

We all know the justice system exists to protect the public against criminals and their heinous crimes. But what if these laws, and regulations, suddenly contradict their purpose, and work in favour of the offender?   Anyone can assume that based on a lack of evidence or proof of their innocence that an accused person is not guilty. But what if that same person eventually confesses to the cri...

In the early morning hours of the 29th of March 2014, a person walking through Castle Park, in Colchester, noticed a man lying unusually still in the grass to the side of the path. They could hear a kind of gurgling noise, and as they approached, they were horrified to discover, the man was completely covered in blood, from the top of his head, to the bottom of his legs... This innocent and vulner...

When the naked body of 6-year-old Rikki Neave, was found near his Peterborough home, on the 29th of November, 1994, his abusive mother was initially seen as a suspect… but the case quickly went cold when she was eventually acquitted. It would take more than 25 years, before someone was again charged with the murder of the 6-year-old, and the killer is finally unmasked. Join my Facebook group for s...

On the 13th of March, 2002, something mysterious was found in Exmoor. It had been a chilly, windy, Wednesday morning, when a park ranger began his rounds of the Moorland national park. He soon came across a pile of bin bags that had been thrown close to the road. This wasn’t unusual however, as people would often dump rubbish, and sometimes even animal remains along this stretch. The ranger got to...

Just before Christmas, 2000, a horrific discovery was made by the edge of the river Thames in London—The severed torso of a woman... It did not take long for the police to identify the victim as 24-year-old Zoe Parker, but to this day, we still do not know who took her life. GREAT NEWS! - I will be back next Wednesday with a full length episode. Talk to you all soon. x Join my Facebook group for s...

Fourteen-year-old schoolgirl, Tracey Meade, went missing in January 1992, after telling her mother she was going to stay at her Aunt's. The two-week search for the teenager ended in tragedy, when her body was found in the Grand Union Canal.   Three decades later, Tracey's murder remains unsolved... Join my Facebook group for some great giveaways, discuss case theories and take part in polls f...

Fourteen-year-old, Sarah Benford, has not been seen since she disappeared from a care home in Northampton, on April 6th, 2000. Nor has her body ever been discovered.   Today, more than 20-years later, investigators are still trying to find out, what happened to Sarah. Join my Facebook group for some great giveaways, discuss case theories and take part in polls for future episodes. Just search...

On a cold and foggy evening on December the 23rd, 1992, 14-year Johanna Young left her home in Watton, Norfolk, never to be seen again—at least not alive. Three days later, Johanna's body was discovered in a water-filled marl pit. Despite massive investigation and several arrests, nobody has ever been charged with her murder. Join my Facebook group for some great giveaways, discuss case theories a...

Natalie Putt was just 17 years old when she allegedly walked out of her home on September 1, 2003, in Dudley in the West Midlands—and was never seen again.   Despite extensive searches for the young mother, no clues of her whereabouts or her possible killer have ever been found. If anyone has any information—no matter how insignificant they feel it might be—please get in touch with the invest...

Back in 1997, a 13-year-old girl was brutally murdered in Essex, UK in middle of a day. The person responsible was soon arrested and sentenced to life in prison—case closed. Or so everybody thought... Despite someone being found guilty at one point during the investigation, the murder of Billie-Jo Jenkins remains officially open and unsolved 25 years later - Leaving us with the question: Who Kille...

Almost three decades ago, 33-year-old Brian Jason Stock was found severely injured inside his own home in Hull, East Yorkshire. He was rushed to the hospital, where he died later that day. While three people were immediately arrested, nobody has ever been charged with Jason's murder.   His case is one of those that is not widely reported and sadly seems to be somewhat forgotten by many.... An...

Remastered, updated & re-released from my old podcast, for your enjoyment. On March 19, 2009, 35-year-old Claudia Lawrence stepped out from her home in York, England and simply vanished. Since then, no evidence has been found suggesting she is either dead, or alive, but it is widely believed Claudia met her killer while walking to work, that early Thursday morning. If you have any information...

Remastered, updated & re-released from my old podcast to bring you a better listening experience When 17-year-old Bernadette Walker disappeared in the summer of 2020, it was initially thought the teenager had simply run away, and was hiding from her parents. However, disturbing details soon began to emerge, and the eyes of detectives turned to the man that Bernadette called her Dad. Scott Walk...

**This Episode contains descriptions of a graphic nature, including the death of children. Listener discretion is advised**  One Saturday evening in 1997, 14-year-old, Kate Bushell, went out for her usual walk with a neighbour's dog in Exeter, Devon. But when she did not return, her parents started to grow worried. However, they could never have guessed, just how serious the situation actually wa...

Unfortunately, there will be no full episode this week due to illness. As a result, I have released two bonus episodes. I will update you on my expected return as soon as possible. Enjoy the rest of your week, and please, Stay safe! Remastered, updated and re-released from my old 'Somebody Knows More' podcast for you to enjoy as a bonus episode. Please be advised - This episodes contains reference...