UK True Crime Podcast

Do you remember what it was like to be 18? All those hopes and dreams that lay ahead of you? Barry Wallace, who lived near Kilmarnock in Ayrshire – just a few miles south of Glasgow, was 18 and he had hopes and dreams for the future. But he wasn’t given the opportunity to realise them. It had been his work Christmas party, a night of fun and laughter, but after the party when Barry headed into tow...

Just who killed Cassandra McDermott in South London? There was no obvious motive, but police had a suspect in her ex-boyfriend, Mario Celaire. He was charged with her murder but found not guilty. The Police were distraught that he left court a free man, convinced he was responsible....and that he would do it again.... Writing credit: Haze @ Podcast She Wrote 1, Please support my sponsor Noom. Sign...

It was a dispute between between a builder, Michael Chudley and his customer Christopher Sear, when the building work didn't go to plan. The case went to court to try to settle the dispute, but the action dragged on for a number of years, causing Chudley and his partner to lose their homes. Chudley wanted to find someone to blame for what had happened..... 1, Buy tickets for my live shows in Glasg...

The farmer in Cumbria was confused by the noise of the truck going past the house in the early hours so went outside to investigate. Looking in the river he saw something there and as he got closer he saw it was the body of a young man lying face down in the water. And it was clear from his injuries that the young men had met a violent death.... 1, Buy tickets for my live shows in Glasgow and Lond...

At CrimeCon London last weekend, I had the pleasure of interviewing author Jason Wilson about his excellent new book, 'The Old Man And Me'. In front of a live audience, we chatted about why he wrote his book about growing up and living with his gangster father. The book is no nonsense and talks about the reality of crime, not the glamourised versions you hear about elsewhere, and in this interview...

Andrew Ramsay was a 51 year old Accountant living with his partner Beverley in Glasgow. One evening, as the couple strolled back from the local pub, the police pulled up outside their house and took Andrew to the police questioning for questioning. Beverley could never have guessed it was the last time she would see Andrew. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I cover the confusing story...

This week that most scary of stories. A man determined to kill and who chose his victims purely at random. A man who wanted the 'fame' of being a serial killer and when he began to kill, found the experience exhilirating. A story of four innocent lives taken...... 1, Please support my sponsor Noom. Sign up for your trial now at: noom.com/uktcpod 2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life...

In my second and final episode recorded with Bob from the Twisted Britain podcast, we look at the very strange relationship between two sisters and their parents. On the outside all looks very normal -whatever that means - but soon a series of disturbing events show that this isn't the case at all.... Writing credit: Haze from Podcast she Wrote (catch her on all social channels) Sources: https://w...

A special episode this week, as I join Bob from the Twisted Britain podcast, to discuss a story from the north of Scotland. A story of a missing mother and child.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elisa and her sister Kimberley had a difficult childhood, but remained close and always looked out for each other. When she left care at 17, Elisa moved in with her boyfriend Ahmed who had supported her so much. But the relationship deteriorated rapidly and Elisa was soon trapped in a terrible nightmare. Special Mention: Samantha Sykes Foundation Trust.  Please donate if you can. https://samanthas...

As we hear so often on this podcast, to the outsider, life seemed close to perfect for this family Iain and Sally. But when Iain lost his job as a pilot, the seemingly once happy marriage began to deteriorate. And then one day in October, there was a terrible car crash..... 1, Please support my sponsor Noom. Sign up for your trial now at: noom.com/uktcpod 2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' abou...

It was a beautiful August day, the idyllic summers afternoon that is such a delight on the south coast of England. Around Shoreham it was busy with the normal large number of people out enjoying their Saturday, swelled by the thousands watching the annual air show. People were happy, smiling and enjoying spending time with friends and family. And in the midst of all this joy and happiness, tragedy...

It was just a normal Saturday night in north-west London, in a normal bar. But at closing time, 21 year old Josh Hanson was approached by a fellow drinker, he had never met before. The violence that happened next was quick, brutal and in those few seconds so many lives were ruined..... 1, Please support my sponsors: Typology. Please head to www.typology.com , add the 9-ingredient lip balm to your...

Todays story come from Sussex and is a story as old as time – an oldish man becomes besotted with a much younger girlfriend, but he happens to have a partner already. He loves his wealthy partner but really wants to spend the rest of his life living by the sea with his girlfriend, but can't afford it. So what does he do? In this episode we will see what decision was taken by 68 year old David Harr...

There are many people who need money fast, maybe due to bereavement, illness, debt or just being down on their luck. If you are lucky enough to own a house, this can be a good way to release equity to give you cash to help the situation.  But if you need money in a hurry there are always people with solutions to help take some of this money from you. And in the story today, we look at a couple ver...

In the second part of this story, we follow the trial of Alun Kyte as he stands trial for the murders of Samo Paull and Tracy Turner. And were there other victims ? I look at others who may have lost their life at the hands of the so-called 'Midlands Ripper'. 1,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing 2, Referen...

When two sex workers were murdered and dumped within five miles of each other, detectives desperately tried to find the killer or killers. Were both women murdered by the same man - and were the local whispers true that a serial killer was on the loose?  In this episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast, I look at just what happened and also what happened next..... 1,  Please buy my book 'Gone F...

It was meant to be a fun evening. A fancy dress party to celebrate a birthday. But Barry got in a bit of a scuffle outside the venue, his girlfriend Rachel helped break it up and the young couple had words. Barri had work the next day so he arranged for a mate to give him a lift home and told Rachel to get a taxi. But what happened next would destroy many lives..... 1, Please support my sponsor Be...

Imagine boarding a flight thinking you’re going on holiday, but instead you get taken hostage by Saddam Hussein.  It might sound far-fetched, but in August 1990 this really happened to the passengers and crew of British Airways Flight 149.  What followed has been dubbed the most shocking government cover-up of the last thirty years, and now there’s a new podcast about it. In this new podcast you’l...

This week the UK True Crime podcast comes from Glasgow. A lawyer in his early 30's, Marshall Stormonth, with everything to live for was brutally murdered and his flat set on fire seemingly in an attempt to destroy the evidence. Just who had killed Marshall?  And why? 1, Please support my sponsor Wine52. Just head to: www.wine52.com/TRUECRIME to claim your free case today! Noom. Sign up for your tr...

This week, I am joined by Bethan & Mark from the Seeing Red Podcast. Our story takes us to the north-west of England and a criminal suspected of being involved with three murders as well as numerous armed robberies. But can police manage to secure the evidence needed to put this man behind bars.... 1, Please support my sponsors Wine52. Just head to: www.wine52.com/TRUECRIME to claim your free...

I have a recommendation for you.... From Audioboom Studios, Helen Anderson and her best friend Danni Howard turn back the clock to explore some of the wildest true crime cases in history.  With the help of expert criminologists, pathologists and journalists who were on the scene, they’ll learn about the killer's origins, their crimes, and the motives behind their terrible acts. The podcast launche...

A close family looks out for each other and does all it can to help others. Right? But none of us know for sure what really happens in families, the lies and secrets that can never be discovered. But sometimes, these secrets come to the surface, and in the story today, a shocking family secret is revealed.... Writing credit: Haze @ Podcast She Wrote 1, Please support my sponsor Wine52. Just head t...

Andrew Hunter had a difficult start in life when his mum died and his dad abandoned him. Is this why he went through life always looking for more and more sexual partners? But as we hear on this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, for every woman who got close to Andrew, things never ended well..... 1, Please support my sponsor Betterhelp. UK True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first...

If you saw a violent incident on the other side of the road whilst you were travelling past in a taxi, would you stop? Would you intervene? This week on the UK True Crime podcast I look at a story where a couple did stop to help, with quite shocking consequences. 1, Please support my sponsor: Noom. Sign up for your trial at Noom.comUKTCPOD.  2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and...