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The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast

Welcome to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, which started off life as a weekly written blog in 2016, and has now made the jump into a regular one man and his mic, matter of fact straight talking podcast. In it, the host Paul looks at and recounts in-depth true crime cases from the UK and Ireland - both solved or unsolved crimes, but more often than not the lesser known and obscure ones.Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueCrimeEnthusiast/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/tc_enthusiast) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeenthusiast/) Wordpress Blog (https://truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com) and contact us ontruecrimeenthusiast@gmail.com.Also, you can support the show at Patreon for extra content and offers:The True Crime Enthusiast Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thetruecrimeenthusiast)

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Episodes

"Your Friendly Neighbourhood Frankenstein"

A listener written episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week covers a celebrated UK crime, one that remains unique in the annals of British criminal history. With massive thanks to listener Julia Crane. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Playlist Tracks: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Beat The Devil'...

Jul 10, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Suzanne's Story

A case back from the late 1980's here on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, as we head to the South Wales city of Newport to look back at a sad case involving a young deaf woman, a savage and horrific sex murder, and a controversial case involving several trials, and a number of appeals. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.or...

Jul 04, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 4

The Judge, And The Grudge

Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Promo Show Site: https://audioboom.com/channels/4990163 Playlist Tracks: "On Graveyard Hill" - Pixies "Titanic Vandalism" - The Go! Team Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast Facebook Facebook Discussion Group Twitter Instagram https://thetruecrimeenthusiast....

Jun 27, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Letters From A Fan.

A bit of a different case than the norm on the show this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast. You have a newsreader, and you have a very keen fan of hers, who decided to get in touch...couldn't possibly go wrong, could it? Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Promo Show Site: https://truecrimefix.podbean.com...

Jun 20, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Tati's Story

The premiere episode of Series 4 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast is a bit of a hometown case for TTCE, as we look back at the sad case of a woman who went mysteriously missing, and a calculating, devious killer who tried everything possible to cover up all aspects of the crime. It's damn good being back. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creati...

Jun 12, 20191 hr 24 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Minstead.

The third season finale of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast brings the tale of the hunt for one of the foulest, most prolific offenders in British criminal history. It's a complex, unreal tale, that will shock, sicken and anger - and it's one that you will certainly never forget. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0...

Apr 27, 20191 hr 33 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Death Of The Dancing Housewife

The second of double True Crime Enthusiast Podcast episodes this week comes here, a chilling and horrific unsolved case from TTCE archives that takes us back to the UK city of Coventry in the early 1950's - and another case of where death comes knocking... Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) References/Articles h...

Apr 18, 201959 minSeason 3Ep. 23

When A Killer Comes Knocking...

Cases from the archives of The True Crime Enthusiast feature in yet another week of double Enthusiast episodes, and this episode features two horrific crimes from the 1960's. We are off to the city of Liverpool, looking at an unsolved and a resolved one - but was the same killer responsible for both? Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons...

Apr 13, 201954 minSeason 3Ep. 22

S3 Ep21: Ladies Of The Lake (Part 2) - The Corpse In Coniston Water (Part 2)

The complex and disturbing case of The Corpse In Coniston Water is rounded off in this episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - showing why to this very day, it is one that continues to intrigue, cause controversy - and divide people's opinions. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) References/Further Info: F...

Apr 04, 201957 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Ladies Of The Lake (Part 2) - The Corpse In Coniston Water (Part 1)

The more celebrated case of the "Ladies Of The Lake" episodes drops this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, an intriguing, sad and controversial tale that spans a number of decades - and continues to divide opinion to this day. And as it's such a complex in-depth case, both parts will be released this week - just a day apart. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution...

Apr 03, 201949 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Ladies Of The Lake (Part 1) - The Secret Of Wast Water

This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast sees the first part of a themed set of episodes - and the clue is pretty much in the title! The case concerned in part 1 spans a number of years, hundreds of miles, and is a perfect example of just how sometimes, you never know what you might find when you go looking for something else... Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attributio...

Mar 28, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 19

The Axe-Killer Of Lincoln

Change to this week's planned episode, so this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast there comes a tale already familiar to Patreon subscribers - a savage case of a brutal killer stalking the English city of Lincoln, who was eventually brought to justice by the tiniest fragment of miniscule evidence. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecom...

Mar 21, 201953 minSeason 3Ep. 18

The Beast And The Babes

An infamous case from the Sussex town of Brighton in the 1980's is looked at on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, a prime example of although it sometimes may take a substantial period of time, the wheels of justice do eventually turn. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Pieces Of Interest. https://www...

Mar 14, 20191 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 17

The Horror In The Hostel

We are back in the Birmingham district of Edgbaston at the end of the 1950's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, to hear of the actions of a disturbed individual that was such a slow burning fuse, that the inevitable explosion was always going to be something. That something was the stuff of nightmares. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://...

Mar 07, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Keighley's Story

A sad case from mid-1980's East London this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where we hear the tale of an individual who was willing to go to the most unimaginable means for self gain and preservation - regardless of who was hurt, and what the ultimate cost was. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Promo...

Feb 28, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 15

The Tattingstone Suitcase Murder (Collaboration With The Outlines Podcast)

The second collaboration between The Outlines Podcast and The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast comes to you this week, where in simultaneous episodes, myself and Jess Carter look at one of the grisliest, horrific, unsolved murders in British criminal history, The Tattingstone Suitcase Murder. Jess covers the case and what is known, whereas TTCE looks at theories and any possible suspects in the crime. Both episodes are available now, and the collaboration begins with Jess's episode over at The Outl...

Feb 14, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Carstairs: Jean's Story, and The Beast Of Aberdeen

The Carstairs Trilogy is rounded off this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, with a look at two tales of a couple of other patients to have been in residence there, and the reasons that they came to be. Both are truly horrific tales. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) References: Carstairs: Hospital For ...

Feb 07, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Carstairs: The Scottish Chain Of 10 (Part 2) A Soldier, His Friend, And His Father

Part 2 of The Carstairs Trilogy this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, with the second part of The Scottish Chain Of 10. This week, if it's a tale that you don't already know - then after the episode, there will be at least one name that you will probably never forget. And it is one hell of an unbelievable tale. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( ht...

Jan 31, 20191 hr 30 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Carstairs: The Scottish Chain Of 10 (Part 1) - The "Gnome" Who Spoke To God

Part 1 of a multi-part episode on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, as we head north of the UK to Scotland to look at a remarkable case that loosely links a series of ten deaths. It stretches over a number of locations and a number of years, and it involves cars, guns, religion, escapes. alcohol - and a macabre case of one-upmanship. And it begins with the strange tale of this guy. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music used is sourced fro...

Jan 24, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Teethmarks.

In a change from the scheduled episode (which has been postponed for a week due to unforeseen circumstances), this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast there comes two tales, and both of them involve how telling teeth marks can be.... Music used in this episode: "Only" by Alex Mason and The Minor Emotion from the album "Soul Breaker" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) This Week's ...

Jan 17, 201957 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Listener Week - The Third

It's the long-promised return of Listener Week to kick off 2019 on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, with a pair of fairly recent cases from the West Midlands and Greater Manchester, submitted by Lance Collins and Mike Featherstone. My sincere thanks to both. Music used in this episode: "Only" by Alex Mason and The Minor Emotion from the album "Soul Breaker" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...

Jan 10, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 9

The Ghosts From Christmases Past

Aside all of the festive cheer, there are three tales for the final episode of 2018 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast that show it is sadly never a Happy Christmas for everyone.... Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) * Further Reading * Behind Closed Doors Website Follow/Support/Contact...

Dec 24, 20181 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 8

The Beast Of Woodhouse Moor Park

It's to the city of Leeds and back to the early 1990's we go this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where a vicious sex attacker brought terror to a beauty spot. And was caught because of arrogance, and a lie... Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Link to this Week's show sponsors...

Dec 15, 20181 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 7

The Fantasist

Many people live in a bit of a fantasy world, and most of them are harmless. We are back in the capital this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where you'll meet someone who, it turned out, wasn't. Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Link to this Week's show sponsors: "Hangman" - D...

Dec 08, 20181 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 6

"Little Granny" and "The Clog Lady"

A trio of tales from the county of Gloucestershire this week, all three are horrific crimes and a couple of them are unsolved. And yet, all three may even be connected...... Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Link to this Week's show sponsor: Beer52 Website Hangman Book Follow/Support/Con...

Nov 29, 20181 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 5

The Inferno

A tale from Ireland from the early 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and the lengths one man would go to to save face and keep a secret.... Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Link to this Week's show sponsor: "Hangman" - Daniel Cole Follow/Support/Contact The True Crime Enthusiast...

Nov 22, 20181 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 4

The "Reginald Perrin" Murders

A tale of brutal murder from the 1980's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and what does it have to do with a 1970's BBC TV sitcom? Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Recommended Podcast this week: No Remorse Podcast Follow/Support/Contact The True Crime Enthusiast: Facebook Facebook Disc...

Nov 15, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 3

The Wyrley House Tower Block Murder

This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we head back to the city of Birmingham in 1978 to look at a savage sex crime, and the murder of a young girl that justice took many years to come for... Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Recommended Podcast this week: The Minds Of Madness Follow/Support...

Nov 08, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 2

London's "Murder Incorporated"

For the premiere episode of Season 3 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we go back to 1970's London to hear a horrific tale of "Murder For Hire". It's such a horrific one, it's almost unbelievable. And is it, in fact, just that....? Music used in this episode: " Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ) Recommended Podcast this week:...

Nov 01, 20181 hr 24 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Bonus Episode - The "Earprint" Murder

Bit of a bonus episode here to say thanks to EVERYONE because today - The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast is 1 year old!!! Thanks to all for your big help in getting here - as a token, I've made the most voted for Patreon episode available to EVERYBODY. See you all very soon for Season 3 Paul (TTCE) Music used in this episode: "Only" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotion from the album "Soul Breaker" All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( ...

Sep 26, 201844 min
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