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Its Murder Up North

It's Murder up Northwww.spreaker.com
True crime stories from the north of England, from the infamous to the obscure.
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Victor Miller

Stuart Gough, a lone paperboy making his way through thick fog in the pre-dawn hours, was the perfect target for a predator that preyed on young boys and men. Join me as I delve into the crimes of Victor Miller, another infamous inmate of Monster Mansion. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth Support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://youtube.co...

May 18, 20251 hr 22 min

Amy Shepherd and Mary Kilbride

Just 5 months after the murder of Wendy Speakes, 2 more murders were committed just 18 miles away, but were these crimes connected? Join me as I delve into the murders of Amy Shepherd and Mary Kilbride. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth Support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@itsmur derupnorth4448?si=r25c5G7xcFQpGUpV Have you...

May 11, 202533 min

Wendy Speakes

It took 6 years to bring the killer of Wendy Speakes to justice, but now every 2 years her loved ones fight to keep Christopher Farrow behind bars. Join me as I delve into the case of Wendy Speakes. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth Support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth. Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@itsmur derupnorth4448?si=r25c5G7xcFQpGUpV Do you have...

May 04, 20251 hr 12 min

Dennis Nilsen part 4

Join me for the 4th and final part of the Dennis Nilsen arc, as I delve into his arrest and its aftermath. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/ @itsmurderupnorth4448?si=r25c5G7xcFQpGUpV https://youtube.com/ @itsmurderupnorth4448?si=r25c5G7xcFQpGUpV Have you got a case you would like to...

Apr 27, 202549 min

Dennis Nilsen part 3

Join me in the 3rd part of the Dennis Nilsen arc as I delve into the stories of his final victims and the survivors. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@itsmurderupnorth4448?si=r25c5G7xcFQpGUpVhttps://youtube.com/@itsmurderupnorth4448?si=r25c5G7xcFQpGUpV Do you have a case you would l...

Apr 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Dennis Nilsen Part 2

Dennis Nilsen’s’ only companions during Christmas 1978 were his loyal dog Bleep and a bottle of alcohol, and as the year came to a close he would head out in search of human companionship. Join me as I delve into the night that changed Nilsen’s life, and the destruction that would lie in his wake. Sources Dennis Nilsen resources Killing for company:- Brian Masters History of a Drowning Boy:- Dennis Nilsen Dennis Nilsen Born To Kill Memoirs of a murder: The Nilsen Tapes – Netflix https://www.shsc...

Apr 13, 20251 hr 4 min

Dennis Nilsen Part 1

Join me as I delve into the early life of Dennis Nilsen, whose early experiences and repressed sexuality fed into his fantasy world but were these fantasies enough to satisfy him? Sources Killing for company:- Brian Masters History of a Drowning Boy:- Dennis Nilsen Dennis Nilsen Born To Kill Memoirs of a murder: The Nilsen Tapes – Netflix https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/2023-07/IFAS-01-Patient-Information.pdf https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/42042/nils...

Apr 06, 20251 hr 14 min

Mark Robinson

The subject of todays episode murdered Patricia Wagner when he was just 17 years old, a crime for which he would spend just 10 years behind bars before being freed to kill 25 year old Sharon Morley. Join me as I delve into the case of Mark Robinson and the crimes that led to his incarceration in Monster Mansion. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmur...

Mar 30, 202534 min

Lesley Molseed ep 2: Ronald Castree

This is the second and final part of the Lesley Molseed episodes. With Stefan Kiszko exonerated, Lesley’s family now faced a new wave of heartache and uncertainty. Join me as I delve into the re-opening of the case, the potential suspects and the apprehension of the actual perpetrator. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the...

Mar 23, 20251 hr 13 min

Lesley Molseed part 1 : Stefan Kiszko

Stefan Kiszko, who would be sent to Wakefield prison in 1976, exemplifies how serious crimes can have a far-reaching and detrimental impact, not only the devastation it causes the loved ones but the wider-reaching issues which this case exposed, from failings in the justice system to the brutality of prison life. Join me as I delve into the murder of Lesley Molseed, and the conviction of Stefan Kiszko. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Lesley_Molseed https://evidencebasedjustice.ex...

Mar 16, 20251 hr 4 min

Robert Maudsley

Over the decades the crimes of Robert Maudsley have been misreported and sensationalised, but what is the truth about the man dubbed Hannibal the Cannibal. Join me as I delve into the life and crimes of Robert Maudsley. Robert Maudsley resources Inside Wakefield Prison: Life Behind Bars in the Monster Mansion by Jonathan Levi and Emma French https://youtu.be/nNmJp5hk0h0?si=womgU1rQCWR2EY1l Prison Psychiatrist for UKs Most Dangerous Prisoner Robert Maudsley & Bronson Dr Bob Johnson Pod 578 Ma...

Mar 09, 20251 hr 5 min

Charles Bronson episode 4: A life behind bars

Charles Bronson has spent 50 years behind bars, acquiring a reputation for being one of Britain’s most violent prisoners, Join me as I take a deep dive into his life and crimes, including his decades of experiences within the prison system, and his time inside Ashworth, Rampton and Broadmoor psychiatric hospitals. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsm...

Mar 02, 202550 min

Charles Bronson episode 3: Becoming Bronson

Charles Bronson has spent 50 years behind bars, acquiring a reputation for being one of Britain’s most violent prisoners, Join me as I take a deep dive into his life and crimes, including his decades of experiences within the prison system, and his time inside Ashworth, Rampton and Broadmoor psychiatric hospitals. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsm...

Feb 23, 202553 min

Charles Bronson episode 2: Into Insanity

Charles Bronson has spent 50 years behind bars, acquiring a reputation for being one of Britain’s most violent prisoners, Join me as I take a deep dive into his life and crimes, including his decades of experiences within the prison system, and his time inside Ashworth, Rampton and Broadmoor psychiatric hospitals. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsm...

Feb 16, 20251 hr 30 min

Charles Bronson episode 1: From Birth to Broadmoor

Charles Bronson has spent 50 years behind bars, acquiring a reputation for being one of Britain’s most violent prisoners, Join me as I take a deep dive into his life and crimes, including his decades of experiences within the prison system, and his time inside Ashworth, Rampton and Broadmoor psychiatric hospitals. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ patreon.com/Itsm...

Feb 09, 20251 hr 8 min

History of Wakefield Prison

Welcome to this the first episode in a new series documenting the crimes of individuals who have been residents of Wakefield Prison, otherwise known as monster mansion, due to its reputation for housing some of Britain’s most brutal, and notorious criminals. Join me for this instalment, in which I explore the history of the prison, what life behind its walls was like, and delve into the crimes of some of its long forgotten inmates. Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://w...

Feb 02, 202555 min

Alice Barnes

9 year old Alice Barnes went to herd cows in the middle of the day, walking the same route she had traversed many times before, and encountering multiple people along the way. Nothing about that scenario speaks of the danger she was soon to encounter, join me as I discuss the brazen nature of a crime which shocked the town of Blackburn. Have you got a case you would like to hear? Let me know via itsmurderupnorth@outlook.com Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.faceb...

Jan 26, 202527 min

Alan Livesey

in this episode, I explore the murder of 14 year old boy in his own living room, but was the person sentenced for the crime really the perpetrator? Join me as I delve into the case of Alan Livesey. http://roughjusticetv.co.uk/liveseybg.htm Have you got a case you would like to hear? Let me know via itsmurderupnorth@outlook.com Keep up to date with all the podcast news via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth And support the show via @ pat...

Jan 19, 20251 hr 10 min

Maureen Dutton and Lesley Hobbs

In this episode I delve into 2 murders in Liverpool which occured a year apart, while the murder of 12 year old Lesley Hobbs would be solved, the case of 27 year old Maureen Dutton is still unanswered. Thank you to Erica for suggesting this case. Have you got a case you would like to hear? Let me know via itsmurderupnorth@outlook.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X @murderupnorth Instagram @Itsmurderupnorth @ patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth Subscribe to the YouTube channel https...

Jan 12, 20251 hr 6 min

Mary Gregson

In this episode I will take you back to the 1970’s and the murder of a devoted mother and wife, committed in broad daylight as she undertook her 8 minute walk to work. it would take 23 years to bring her killer to justice. In that time speculation regarding who had committed the crime would spread, was it her husband, or maybe a local sex offender? Or had she been a victim of Peter Sutcliffe, AKA the Yorkshire Ripper? Join me as I delve into the case of Mary Gregson. Have you got a case you woul...

Jan 05, 202545 min

Albert Pierrepoint: The end of Capital Punishment

Join me for the final episode in the Albert Pierrepoint series. In this instalment I will look at the what lead to the abolition of capital punishment, and visit some key cases, from the hanging of Edith Thompson to the final executions of Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans. Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/murderupnorth and YouTube @itsmurderupnorth4448 Resources Pierrepoint: Executioner an autobiography https://www.banko...

Mar 10, 20241 hr 14 min

Albert Pierrepoint: The final execution - Norman Green

During the 1940's and 1950s there were a series of cases that involved children in the vicinity of Wigan, some of which remain unsolved to this day. While another perpetrated by Norman Green would be the case that became Albert Pierrepoint's final execution. Join me as I explore the solved and unsolved cases, and what led to the most recognisable executioner in British history hanging up his noose. Resources Pierrepoint: Executioner an autobiography Manchester Evening News - Wednesday 17 June 19...

Mar 03, 20241 hr 10 min

Albert Pierrepoint: Ruth Ellis part 3

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in England, but her story was not a simple one, with it being likely that experiences she had throughout her life may have contributed towards her actions on Easter Sunday 1955. Join me for this the third part of the Ruth Ellis story. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography A Fine Day for a Hanging by Carol Ann Lee http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/21/newsid_2525000/25254...

Feb 18, 20241 hr 2 min

Albert Pierrepoint :Ruth Ellis part 2

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in England, but her story was not a simple one, with it being likely that experiences she had throughout her life may have contributed towards her actions on Easter Sunday 1955. Join me for this the second part of the Ruth Ellis story. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography A Fine Day for a Hanging by Carol Ann Lee https://www.hampshirelive.news/news/history/woman-hanged-ruth-ellis-hampshire...

Feb 11, 202449 min

Albert Pierrepoint: Ruth Ellis part I.

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in England, but her story was not a simple one, with it being likely that experiences she had throughout her life may have contributed towards her actions on Easter Sunday 1955. Join me for this the first part of the Ruth Ellis story. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography A Fine Day for a Hanging by Carol Ann Lee https://www.hampshirelive.news/news/history/woman-hanged-ruth-ellis-hampshire-...

Feb 04, 202448 min

Albert Pierrepoint: Styllou Christofi

Styllou Christofi was the penultimate woman to hang in England, although she received little media interest, despite the fact that her crime was arguable more brutal, and sensational than that committed by Ruth Ellis the final woman to go to the noose, six months later. Join me as I delve into the case of Styllou Christofi, a true mother in law from hell. Resources Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Dundee Courier - Wednesday 15 December 1...

Jan 28, 202436 min

Albert Pierrepoint: Louisa May Merrifield

17 years after Albert Pierrepoint assisted his Uncle Tom in the execution of Dorothea Waddingham he would act as the main executioner for Louisa May Merrifield another woman whose chosen weapon was poison. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry, published by Pan books ltd. Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography Bradford Observer - Tuesday 21 July 1953 Lancashire Evening Post - Wednesday 22 July 1953 Nottingham Journal - Tuesday 04 August 1953 Shields Daily News- Friday 04...

Jan 21, 202441 min

Albert Pierrepoint: War criminals and a misfit.

In today’s episode I delve into the part Albert Pierrepoint played after the war crime tribunals which occured at the close of the Second World War, and the 1948 execution of a transgender man, whose identity and sexuality may have contributed to them not having their sentence commuted to life in prison. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry, published by Pan books ltd. Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography Torbay Express and South Devon Echo - Monday 30 August 1948 Yor...

Jan 14, 202437 min

Albert Pierrepoint: Dorothea Waddingham

In today’s episode I cover the case of the woman, whose execution would be the first female hanging Albert would witness while working as an assistant for his uncle, and lead executioner, Thomas Pierrepoint. Resources Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 30 January 1936 Daily Mirror - Saturday 18 January 1936 Daily Herald - Thursday 30 January 1936 Coventry Evening Telegraph - Friday 07 February 1936 https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=1449357&resourceID=19191 ht...

Jan 07, 202435 min

Albert Pierrepoint: the demise of John Christie

Join me in this episode as I delve into the capture, confessions and conviction of John Christie. resource https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/history/european-history/austrian-hungarian-empire/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republikanischer_Schutzbund https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-36906504 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6817312/ http://www.tourmycountry.com/austria/bad-voslau.htm https://wessyman137.wordpress.com/2017/11/17/christies-life-in-halifax/ ...

Dec 24, 202357 min
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