UK True Crime Podcast

Portadown, near Belfast, February 2000. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast I explore how two innocent teenagers were caught up in the political conflict of the time, with terrible results. www.uktruecrime.com https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430   www.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Yorkshire ripped terrified large parts of England as he murdered seemingly at will. Police had lots of suspects, but one in particular stood out. Two letters and one tape convinced leading detectives that he was in fact the Yorkshire Ripper. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast I tell the story of Wearside Jack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yorkshire, 2010. A couple in a seemingly perfect relationship managed a post office in rural Yorkshire. But financial pressures, a fading sex life and mismatched aspirations lead to temptations and, eventually, a shocking outcome. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 19 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime   Want to talk about the show or any...

Battersea, London 2013. A maths genius with a huge ego struggles to cope with life & rejection, and when his girlfriend leaves him, he looks for someone to blame - with just awful results. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 19 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over...

Bury, Greater Manchester. A missed bus connection by just a few moments meant that 66 year old Shirley Leach was attacked and murdered in a toilet cubicle by a total stranger. But who would do this to an innocent woman? This episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast follows the story from events of 1994 through to 2017. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 19 bonus episodes plus...

In part two of this two part series I look at four dreadful murders which took place in Clydach, near Swansea, South Wales in 1999. The sheer savagery and brutality of the murders, which wiped out three generations of the same family, rocked the local community and are still widely spoken about today.  Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 18 bonus episodes plus other exclusive con...

In part one of this two part series I look at four dreadful murders which took place in Clydach, near Swansea, South Wales in 1999. The sheer savagery and brutality of the murders, which wiped out three generations of the same family, rocked the local community and are still widely spoken about today. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 18 bonus episodes plus other exclusive cont...

Depressingly in the UK, most Friday and Saturday nights see fights outside pubs, clubs and food outlets. But witnesses to this fight in April 2015 saw a man being attacked by a much younger love rival as his wife watched on, before leaving with the younger man. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we take a look at the background to this incident and the tragic consequences. Have yo...

In the podcast this week we look at a woman stalked for more than five years in Exeter before a shockingly violent conclusion. Is there a crime more terrifying than stalking? The constant fear of what may happen at any time and becoming a prisoner in your own home. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 18 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime  ...

It was a week before Christmas, 2010. One young couple in Bristol had everything to look forward to as they started their lives together. But then when Greg Reardon returned from a weekend away visiting family there was no sign of his girlfriend, Joanna Yeates. Just where was she? Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 17 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.co...

Leeds, 2004. A dog walker makes a gruesome discovery when he digs up a human bone, but although the remains are quickly identified as 28 year old Lyndsey Bourne, where is the rest of the body and who killed Lyndsey? We follow detectives as through excellent forensics and good old fashioned police work, they bring her killer to justice. Sponsored by www.beer52.com/truecrime - claim your free case o...

Formby in Merseyside is a beautiful place with stunning beaches. In the year 2000 the UK was filled with optimism for a better future, but for one family of four a violent burglary had appalling consequences and revealed a stunning deception at the heart of their lives. Sponsored by www.beer52.com/truecrime - claim your free case of craft beer today  Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Lis...

Brutal, unrestrained violence, drugs, murder and retribution. This episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast follows the Glasgow gang headed by 'Speccy' Boyd as they caused terror on the streets of Glasgow and beyond from the mid 1990's to the present day. Sponsored by www.beer52.com/truecrime - claim your free case of craft beer today Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 17 bon...

February 2014, Perranporth Cornwall.   When the body of a man washed up on the beach, detectives appeal for help to identify the man.  In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we follow the Police investigation as suspect a suspicious death due to a series of strange events leading up to the death of 64 year old Alan Jeal. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 17 bonus e...

At 19, Hollie Gazzard from Gloucester had everything to live for - bright, fun, pretty with lots of friends and a loving family.  But then she met Asher Maslin, who started out as a boyfriend and until his increasingly controlling behaviour made him someone Hollie didn't want as part of his life.  But Asher wouldn't let go. https://holliegazzard.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Murder, manslaughter or accident?  Kathleen McCluskey was a self styled witch and along with her husband enjoyed sex and drugs parties in Cambridge.  But then  people started to die when they were in her company.   Coincidence: or more sinister....? Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 16 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime   Want to talk abo...

Perception and reality. What we portray to the world bears very little resemblance to who we are and how we live our lives. This was the case for 52 year old Jonathan Palmer who on the outside appeared unremarkable in every way. Yet when his secret life was discovered on 22 December 2009, everything changed. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 16 bonus episodes plus other exclusi...

Lyme Regis in Dorset is a stunning coastal town. In March 1993 a school from Plymouth arrived and on day one, their first activity was a canoe trip across Lyme Bay to Charmouth. Very quickly, the fun turned to absolute horror and in this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we look at just what happened on that terrible day. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 16 bonus epi...

It was 2000. Jane Andrews had met the man of her dreams and was looking forward to getting married and living happily ever after. But her partner wasn't as keen to commit, and following a terrible discovery events took a shocking turn. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 15 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime     Want to talk about the show...

It was 2009. The jeweller Graffs caters for the super-wealthy and is no stranger to robberies. But when two armed men robbed the store in 2009 it was particularly violent and during their escape a bystander was lucky to escape with his life after being shot three times. This week on the UK True Crime Weekly Story, we tell the story of the robbery and the police investigation that followed. Have yo...

Accrington, Lancashire 2006. A 45 man fell madly in love with a 21 year old woman but there was just one major issue: she was already married to her cousin in Pakistan. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we examine the shocking steps the couple took to attempt to remove the problem.   Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 15 bonus episodes plus other exclusive cont...

It was October 2003 that the body was found, 13 miles north west of Norwich in the county of Norfolk. When people realised the identity of the dead man, based on his own crimes there was little sympathy in the community and little help for the police. And then, they got the breakthrough leading them to a violent psychopath who had already murdered once… Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more?...

This week's episode look at the story of Chris Huhne.  A minister in the David Cameron coalition government destroyed by his arrogance, lies and the revenge of his scorned wife. Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 14 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 1100 others on...

Drugs, guns, wannabe gangsters. A depressing combination seen all over the UK but in this episode we concentrate on one story from Southend in 2001, with devastating consequences for so many people. And still it goes on…. Support our sponsor:   enconmist.com/uktruecrime   Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 14 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruec...

Northern Ireland, 1991.   Despite the political conflict, people still got on with living their daily lives.  Margaret Perry, at 26, had everything to live for when she was murdered: an innocent victim of a wider struggle.  This episode look at the life and death of Margaret Perry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.