UK True Crime Podcast

For Kenneth Bastow, from Yorkshire, it was his usual Friday night routine. A few drinks with his old pal at the pub to round off the week and put the world to rights. But this time as he waved goodnight to his friend as he drove away after dropping him home, he didn't know that his house wasn't empty. There was someone waiting there for him with deadly intentions. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

It was the usual bus to college in Plymouth that 18 year old Alicia Eborne had caught so many times before. But this time, she had not made it to college or even been seen since leaving home as usual that morning - had she even made it to the bus? But one person knew exactly what had happened to Alicia. A man trusted by so many, but a man capable of a terrible murder... Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2025

I am again joined by Grace, host of the excellent RedRum Podcast as we talk about the murder of Michael O’Leary, a Welsh father who vanished after being lured to a remote location by his killer. We explore how an affair, a staged message, and an attempt to destroy evidence led investigators to uncover the truth behind this calculated crime. 2, To find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below: https://uktruecrime.com 2, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

It was such a minor event to happen, totally irrelevant in the scheme of things. But 26 year old Robert Thacker was believed to have been responsible, so his so-called friend decided he should be taught a lesson, and what he decided to do, is the stuff of our worst nightmares. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

This week I am celebrating an amazing nine years of the UK True Crime Podcast. To mark this anniversary, I have released today the very first episode of the podcast and certainly one of the most shocking of the 500 or so I have released. It tells of how a young man,Tony Bushby, uses social media and incredible deception to commit the most dreadful murder of 19 year old Katie Wynter. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

Elizabeth Baxter had lived in Plaistow, East London for all of her 77 years and was, as you can imagine, well-known and liked in the area. So just who had murdered her in her own home, leaving cash in the flat untouched - it seemed like a murder with no motive. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2025

You may have listened to the 'True Crime Round Up' this year, where me and Stuart, host of the British Murders Podcast, talked about all things true crime once a month. Well, due to the popularity of this show we now release it every Wednesday on a separate feed and it is called the 'True Crime Catch Up'. You can listen every week on the usual podcast apps or you can watch us on YouTube. The link below will take you to Spotify, Apply and YouTube and if you enjoy the show, please do follow us there so we can continue to grow the show. Listen/Watch the True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

For this bonus episode, I am a guest once again on one of my favourite true crime shows, the excellent REDRUM Podcast with Grace. In this episode from the US, Grace tells me the story of the tragic murder of Nikki Halpin. Nikki was a young mum killed by her stalker, leaving behind devastated family and friends - and two young sons. 1, Have you listened to my new weekly show, released every Wednesday, The True Crime Catch Up? https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp 1, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

It was just a normal Staurday afternoon in Merseyside as Graham McKenna and his son Michael made their way to the football match to watch Everton. But tragically they never made it to Goodison Park for the game because a man was waiting for them. A man with a fatal grudge... Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

This week saw a report by the Prisons & Probation Ombudsman about the terrible abuse that occurred at Medomsley Detention Centre in County Durham. I covered this case in July 2017 so this is a re-release this episode with an introduction and a conclusion including some of the findings of the report and what happens next. If you haven't listened to this episode before or are unfamiliar with the events that took place at Medomsley I urge you to listen as it really as one of the most shocking stories you will ever hear. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Maureen Stepan, from Bradford, was a quiet and shy girl with long blonde hair and a passionate love for animals. Maureen had done well at primary school but after this she got in with the wrong crowd and had soon developed a heroin addiction. By age 16 Maureen was selling sex on the highly dangerous streets of the Bradford Red Light District, where one night, she met a highly dangerous man... Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Poetry from Natasha Blanco-Dominguez https://www.amazon.co.uk/You-Me-Collection-Healing-Self-Discovery-ebook/dp/B0FR3WWT3Q Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Our story today begins in Randalstown in Country Antrim, Northern Ireland. Wing Fu Cheung, known as Nelson, was a popular figure in the local area where he and he wife Winnie had had run the popular Double Value Chinese takeaway restaurant for a number of years. But one night, as they drove home, they were the victim of a terrible and violent robbery, which tragically left Nelson dead at the scene. Just who was responsible for this senseless murder? And why? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/UKTrueCrime Please review the podcast at Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uk-true-crime-podcast/id1182818802 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

A man murdered in his workshop in Yorkshire. A woman murdered in the Highlands. And the same suspect was befriending and stealing from a variety of people staying in guesthouses in England and Scotland. Detectives knew they were in a race against time before this man struck again.... Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/UKTrueCrime Please review the podcast at Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uk-true-crime-podcast/id1182818802 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

Welcome to episode ten of my monthly chats with Stuart, host of the British Murders Podcast. This is the final episode of the round-up as next month, Stuart and I start a super exciting brand new weekly show: 'True Crime Catch-Up' - please do look out for it. And I will see you for my weekly episode of the UK True Crime Podcast as usual on Tuesday. In this episode we spoke about domestic abuse. Free, confidential support and advice is available to those suffering domestic abuse and their concerned family members or friends, 24 hours a day: England | Refuge | 0808 2000 247Scotland | SDAFMH | 0800 027 1234Wales | Live Fear Free | 0808 80 10 100Northern Ireland | DSA | 0808 802 1414UK-wide | Men’s Advice Line | 0808 801 0327 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

A late-night Instagram date turned deadly when a honeytrap plan spiralled into violence. This is the story of Saul Murray’s shocking murder in Luton, he was just 33 when he died and a father of six children. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Support me at Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/UKTrueCrime Please review the podcast at Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4gT6XIH3PNi6EEkMjTKsHi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

For Karen Heywood, following her divorce, it was time for a fresh start with a move to Bognor Regis on the south coast of England. But weeks later, 35 year old Karen's body was discovered not far from Arundel in undergrowth. Just who had killed Karen and why? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2025

This is a special bonus episode with Grace from the excellent REDRUM podcast. The iSpoof scam was a massive online fraud where criminals used fake caller IDs to pose as banks and steal money and over 200,000 victims were targeted across the UK. Police called it one of the biggest cyber scams in British history and in this episode and today, Grace and I look behind the scam. Please do join me for my usual weekly episode on Tuesday. 1, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy 2, To find out more about my UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below: https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

Spending time in prison can have a strange effect on people, all that time left with your own thoughts with often nobody to talk about issues with who knows you. In the episode this week from the Midlands, when a man in prison hears that his ex-fiance is having an affair with a member of his family, he vows to take revenge on both. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

For this bonus episode, I am a guest once again on one of my favourite shows, the excellent REDRUM Podcast with Grace. We look at how several people were jailed for falsely claiming to be Grenfell survivors or bereaved to steal housing, money, and aid meant for real victims. 1, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy 2, To find out more about my UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below: https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2025

An unwanted visitor arrived at a small gathering being held in a house in Morecambe - just a few friends. But when Colin Davis went to answer the knock at the door, neither he nor anyone else in the house could have possibly realised the horror that was about to unfold. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2025

The episode this week looks at the desperately sad story of Amy Anderson, a young mum from Dumfries, who after meeting a new boyfriend with a major drugs habit also developed a heroin addiction. Amy had been sleeping rough before she was tragically murdered at just nineteen. Just who had killed Amy? And why? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

This week, I look at the criminal 'career' of burglar, fraudster, distraction robber and all-round conman Mark Woodliffe. A man who has constantly committed crimes across the UK, only stopping briefly to spend time in prison, before resuming his life of crime. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2025

Welcome to episode nine of my monthly chats with Stuart, host of the British Murders Podcast. As usual, we look at crime stories that made headlines in September 2025, covering local, national, and international headlines. This month, for the third consecutive month, Stuart decided not to choose a story related to a shark, whale or any other creature which lives in the sea, which was nice if unusual. Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the September 2025 edition of the True Crime Round-Up: Woman threatened to expose her ex's "wee chipolata" online;Man charged with murder after Leeds attack as victim named;Meat smuggling crisis risks major disease outbreak in UK;Man jailed for life after birthday celebrations lead to Salford murder;FBI 'most wanted' man captured in North Wales facing 90 years in the slammer;The Contraband Chronicles: 71-year-old tried to smuggle £640k worth of cocaine into UK in mobility scooter;Influencer Lola Doll shot in Guyana;Six killed in rush hour bus shooting in Jerusalem;Thief arrested because he forgot to log off Facebook after burglarising a home;'Dumb' criminals attempt robbery with permanent marker pen disguises;Man arrested for allegedly living in crawl space of Oregon housing complex. See you on Tuesday as normal for the weekly episode of the UK True Crime Podcast. To find out more about me, please just check out my website below: https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

We all know the quote, "If you can be one thing, be kind." Edna Slater was a kind woman. She wasn't wealthy, but she did all she could to help people in her community in Leeds who were down on their luck, by lending money or allowing them to do odd jobs in her home for cash. But Edna paid the most terrible price for this kindness... Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2025

In this special bonus episode, Grace from the excellent REDRUM Podcast joins me as we discuss a story from Torquay in the south-west of England. Rosemary Windle and Maurece Smith, both 71, both had business interests in the Middle East and when they saw a local business operating with contacts in Lebanon they made contact with the owner. A decision which would ultimately cost them their lives... Join me for my usual weekly episode on Tuesday. 1, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy 2, To find out more about my UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below: https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2025

In Greenock, west of Glasgow, the two flatmates had been taking part in something of a drinking session and had for many hours been putting the world to rights over multiple drinks – as you do. Soon six bottles of super strength wine and cider had been consumed and this ensured the pair were more than just a little inebriated. Then, in a drunken haze, Allan Napier suddenly asked housemate John: ‘Can you keep a secret? And what happened next would change both their lives forever... Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2025

For this bonus episode, I am a guest once again on one of my favourite shows, the excellent REDRUM Podcast with Grace. We look at a complex case from New Jersey in the US where the wife of a highly respected Rabbi, 52 year old Carol Neulander, was bludgeoned to death in her Cherry Hill home with a one-foot section of lead pipe on 1 November 1994, after returning home from her work as a bakery manager. Just who murdered Carol and why? 1, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy 2, To find out more about my UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below: https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2025

So who do you trust? I mean, who do you really trust? In this episode from north London we look at the shocking murder of 74 year old Anjelica Hallwood, where twin brothers left their own 18th birthday party to carry out the most shocking of crimes. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Welcome to episode eight in the series of my monthly chats with Stuart from @britishmurders. As usual, we look at crime stories that made headlines in August 2025, covering local, national, and international headlines. This month, for the second consecutive month, Stuart decided not to choose a story related to a shark, whale or any other creature who lives in the sea. Which was nice. We covered the following: 1) Father of boy sexually assaulted on campsite saw attacker2) Leeds paedophile Bernard Joyce finally unmasked as brave survivors speak out3) TikTok and Instagram accused of targeting teens with suicide and self-harm content4) Heathrow flight 'passenger from hell' vomits and 'spits wine at family' at 30,000ft5) Faces of men who ran 'lookalike' scheme to bring migrants into the UK6) Norwegian diving duo sentenced over thwarted $26 million cocaine import plot7) Kidnappings and Attacks on Humanitarian Aid Convoys Endanger the Population of Suwayda8) Cheeky Diner Tries To Avoid Paying For Meal By Releasing Rodent Into Restaurant9) Moment thieves snatch $30,000 worth of Labubu dolls in shop break-in Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the August 2025 edition of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘱. And I will see you on Tuesday as normal for the weekly episode of the UK True Crime Podcast. To find out more about me, please just check out my website below: https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

The story this week comes from a small town in South Wales. It is a story about trust misplaced, lives shattered, and the devastating cost of chasing a dream that was never real.  Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

This week, we head to the Yorkshire city of Doncaster, where 19 year old Rebecca Stephenson was struggling with drug addiction and leading a very chaotic lifestyle when she vanished. Tragically, her body was soon discovered not far from where she had disappeared by a man walking his dog. Just who had killed Rebecca and why? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

This episode of the podcast looks at the murder of Claire Marshall in Cumbria, who was killed in her own home in front of two of her daughters on what was just a normal Saturday morning. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Joanna Simpson Foundationhttps://www.jsfoundation.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

Jayna Hopps lived in the north-east of England with her parents and three year old daughter, Samantha. On one normal Tuesday, she followed her normal routine which was to go the the local post office to pick up the family allowance payment for her daughter, and then to head to the supermarket for the weekly shop. But Jayna never made it home and tragically, twenty-six hours later, her body was found. Just who had killed Jayna and why? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

How much do you know about the work of a Criminal Barrister? In this special bonus episode, I chatted to Criminal Barrister Nathan Toms across a range of subjects around his work. I found him absolutely fascinating and I learnt a lot - I hope you do too. Please join me as usual on Tuesday for my usual weekly episode. Find out more about Nathanhttps://www.5sah.co.uk/barristers/nathan-toms Head to my website for more news about me and the podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

The episode today is from North London, where 83 year old Elsie Norwood had lived a full life full of kindness, friendship and community. But she was murdered in the most brutal attack in her own home which appeared to be motiveless. Just who had killed Elsie? And why? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Hello, it's Adam. The bonus episode today, is the seventh of my regular monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast. Once again, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. I hope you find the chat interesting. I will be back as usual on Tuesday with my normal weekly episode. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast & YouTube Channel https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

It is said that on the internet you can be whoever you want to be. For some, this is true in real life too and so it was for Mike Newitt. Facing financial ruin, the married father re-invented his life to be a secret agent of the Govt so convincingly that even his work colleagues and his wife believed him. But it didn't end well for Mike. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

This bonus episode of 'Born Bad' was recorded live at CrimeCon London 2025. In this show in front of a live CrimeCon audience hosted by me and Mike from the Murder Mile Podcast, we ask a simple question. Is anyone born bad? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2025

This episode is from East Anglia and looks at the story of 17 year-old Amanda Wagg. Amanda had so much going for her in life, but she was being abused by her boyfriend 22 year-old Shaun Thrower and despite doing all she could to leave him, Thrower turned up at her work one normal Wednesday to make one final attempt to reunite with Amanda. The consequences were shocking. This episode also reflects on the warning signs of coercive and controlling behaviour, and the importance of early intervention in situations involving young people and abuse. If you, or someone you know are suffering any form of abuse, you are not alone and help is available from Refuge and their free, 24 hour helpline: 0808 2000 247. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

I was delighted to join one of my favourite podcasters, Grace from the excellent REDRUM True Crime Podcast, as she shared a true crime story which if you didn't know was true, you would be sure it was fiction. A story that stretches from the US to a hospital bed in Glasgow. REDRUM is written and presented by Grace Cordell. Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2025

This episode looks into the story of Joseph Harris, an animal rights activist who went from peaceful campaigning to more extreme action. We talk about what pushed him down that path and the legal trouble that followed. Was he fighting for justice — or going too far? Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

Hello, it's Adam. The bonus episode today is the sixth of my regular monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast. In this recording, live from CrimeCon London earlier this month, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. The live audience were great and included Prof David Wilson - listen out for his insightful contributions. Find out about me and the podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

The story today is from Yorkshire. Eighteen year old Rachel Barraclough lived in Bradford and had everything to live for, enjoying life with her family, friends and boyfriend. But then one normal Friday evening, Rachel went out for the night and didn't come home - it was the next day that her body was found after she had been brutally attacked on an isolated river towpath in Wakefield. Just who would have wanted to hurt Rachel? And why? Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

There have been many miners killed across the UK, in a series of terrible accidents in an industry that has always been known as dangerous. But when we think of coal mining disasters they tend to be in the 18th and 19th centuries, including the worst mining disaster in UK history which killed 439 men and boys working in Senghenydd, Glamorgan in 1913 as a result of a gas explosion. The story today is from the 21st century, but is again from South Wales and once again, it destroyed many lives. Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

It was a couple walking their dog who found the human remains in a beautiful part of Dartmoor. This grisly find led to a tricky investigation for police to find out who the person was and just what had happened to them. The answer to this investigation lay not in forensics or other technology, but good old-fashioned police work. Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

It was just a game of pool in the pub on a normal Monday evening in Wolverhampton, when a disagreement over the rules of the game led to a minor disagreement between strangers. But moments later, this incident led to 20 year old John Joyce losing his life in a brutal attack on the street outside the pub. Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

When Valerie Page first met her future husband David, he had a serious secret to tell her - that he was already a convicted murderer. Little did Valerie know that there were so many other secrets in his life. And one of them, would eventually lead to her own tragic death... Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Hello, it's Adam. The bonus episode today, is the fifth of my regular monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast. Once again, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. I hope you find the chat interesting. Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

It was just another normal Saturday afternoon at the meadows just outside Aylesbury. There were dog walkers, joggers and families enjoying their time together in the sun. But in the middle of the afternoon one man wasn't there to enjoy himself. He was angry. He was carrying a knife and was determined that he was going to 'harm someone'... Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

At ninety years old, Mary Lewis was a recent widow who had lived a very good life. She had worked hard and played a major role in her community through the church, and was a very popular person in her part of Shropshire. So just why would someone attack and murder Mary in such a brutal way in her own home? Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025