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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

The Portsmouth "Casanova" Murder

We are off back to the Hampshire city of Portsmouth in the early 1970's on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, for a tale involving gasmen, Japanese paper knives, anonymous telephone calls, and extra-marital affairs. A lot of extra-marital affairs. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is so...

Apr 03, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 5Ep. 8

CoronaBonus 4 - Retribution

For yet another CoronaBonus episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, you guys voted for Retribution - a tragic tale that takes place in the Scottish city of Glasgow in the late 1970's, one that brings with it a sad, yet chilling, and almost unbelieveable, story of revenge. Stay safe guys. Paul The bonus episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" ...

Mar 31, 202046 min

CoronaBonus 3 - The Ambleside "Red Scarf" Murder

One of the three voted for by you guys comes here for another bonus pastime episode, a case I covered about 2 years ago that heads back to the mid 1980's, featuring the picturesque Lake District, some sacks of rubbish, an unwelcome guest, Crimewatch UK , and a red scarf.... Stay safe guys. Paul The bonus episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by K...

Mar 30, 202049 min

The Leftover List

Whilst the world (and the show, of course) comes to terms with current events, we look back at another case from the Patreon archives of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - this one has greed, stupidity, an immensely unlikeable character - and a misplaced piece of paper... The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All ...

Mar 26, 20201 hrSeason 5Ep. 7

CoronaBonus2 - The Tinkersdale Woods Murder

Another 40 or so minutes as a bit of a bonus for you guys self-isolating out there - it was only the 3rd Patreon episode of the show, and is a case of brutal and callous murder, from the early 90's, from my home area. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 202042 min

CoronaBonus - The Enigma Of Enfield Lodge

For all of you guys who are self isolating in current times, there is an extra Bonus episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast out this week - here's hoping it passes at least a bit of time for you. Stay safe guys, chin up. Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 202047 min

The War That Comes Home

In a change to the scheduled episode because of current events, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast I have reached back into the archives of the Patreon episodes to bring you a brutal and sad tale that took place in the city of Newcastle in 2006. It deals with the horrors of war - and how for some people, they bring those horrors home with them - with horrific, tragic results. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or u...

Mar 19, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Horror At The Teddy Bears Picnic

I'm pleased to have handed over writing duties to friend of the show Julia Crane for a tale of horror and heroism combined this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to a school in Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands. The title of the episode will become self-explanatory, but if it's a case you don't already know or remember - i'm sure that it's one you won't forget in a hurry. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events, involving chi...

Mar 09, 20201 hr 34 minSeason 5Ep. 5

The Puppet

Back to the UK area of Norfolk in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, for an unreal tale of a savage killing committed by a brutal murderer? Bloodlust? Jealousy? Or were they acting simply, as someone else's puppet? The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events, including that of a sexual nature, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod....

Feb 29, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Return To Carstairs

We are once again back in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and back to The State Hospital - Carstairs - for a couple more tales of some of it's past patients. And the horrific acts that put them there. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from h...

Feb 19, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 5Ep. 3

The Body On Corstorphine Hill (Part 2)

The concluding part of the Series 5 opener of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast heads back up to Scotland, where we continue our opening tale concerning the actions of a very disturbed, very nasty individual indeed. Trias, aftermath - and precursor. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. The episode also contains references to homophobic/racist beliefs and ideologies, and th...

Feb 09, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 2

The Body On Corstorphine Hill (Part 1)

Series 5 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast begins with an opening tale of tragedy from 2013, and the actions of a very disturbed individual indeed. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence ( https://creativecommons.org/licens...

Feb 09, 202048 minSeason 5Ep. 1

The Punk, And The Predator

The 4th series finale episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast drops this Christmas Eve, with a fairly recent tale that will surely break hearts, and prove that evil really is always lurking right around the corner - it doesn't take a festive holiday. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All mus...

Dec 24, 20191 hr 37 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Listeners Go Forth!

I'm pleased to bring you guys this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast the series traditional Listener written episode, by now the fourth instalment, and containing a trilogy of cases that was sent to me by show listeners Rachel, and Ian Corbishley - who I pass my utmost thanks on to for their submissions. 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://cre...

Dec 13, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Monsters Of Merseyside: The "Circuit Not Properly Wired"

Meet the second Monster - originally intended for the previous episode - this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as we head back to the mid 1990's, to the Wirral area of Spital, for a true tale of arrogance, greed - and pure horror. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" All music us...

Nov 29, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Monsters Of Merseyside: Evil At Eastham Rake

In Part 1 of what was originally intended as a single episode, we are in the UK area of Merseyside and back in the mid 1990's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where you'll meet the first Monster, the perpatrator of a truly despicable, heartbreaking crime. And two names that I hope you will 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 ( http...

Nov 21, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 4Ep. 19

The Feathers, And The Golden Flute

The intriguing episode title leads to a quite bizarre case this week - and a definite first for The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, as once again I host a listener written episode that covers a unique, fascinating case from 2009, concerning one of the most bizarre heists ever. With massive thanks to author 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...

Nov 14, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 4Ep. 18

The Timebomb

A case that is one of the most Gothic of horrors is featured on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, as we look at the case of an individual, a psychotic killer in the grip of mental illness, who although caught for his crime, managed to hoodwink authorities into enabling him to kill again. And, unbelieveably, again. The episode this week contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find extremely disturbing or upsetting. There is also the use of a racial slur, plac...

Nov 06, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Soldiers, Snow - And Slaughter

Most members of the British Armed Forces pride themselves on their fighting spirit, their teamwork and devotion to duty, but overall, they pride themselves on comradeship. But not all of them. This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast brings a tale of an individual whose greed and indifference to life resulted in unbelieveable carnage - leaving three families devastated - for absolutely nothing. The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing o...

Oct 28, 20191 hr 20 minSeason 4Ep. 16

The South Wales Slayer: Possibles

The South Wales Slayer arc comes to a close this week on The True Crime Enthusiast, with a look at several other unsolved murders and suspect deaths, that following his convictions and whole life tariff in 2011, John William Cooper has long since been considered a person of interest in. See what you guys think. The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting - so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "Chanc...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Bonus Episode - The Wife In The Wicker Basket

As a big thank you to all from TTCE for helping the show reach birthday number 2, here is the Patreon episode of the show as voted for by you guys. You all rule, and massive thanks going out here from myself - the show doesn't exist without each and every one of you, simple as. Much love. Paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 201950 min

The South Wales Slayer: Bullseye.

The tale of the South Wales Slayer arc comes full circle with part 4 of this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where in the South Wales area of Pembrokeshire, over past weeks we've already looked at some serious and horrific crimes over a period of many years. We've heard how police had reviewed them under Operation Ottawa, and identified a powerful suspect - one already responsible for a prolific series of crimes - but could they find evidence tying him to th...

Sep 23, 201959 minSeason 4Ep. 14

The South Wales Slayer: Huntsman And Ottawa.

Once again, this week we are down in the Pembrokeshire area of South Wales for the third part of this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - where a suspect, already responsible for a prolific series of crimes, is identified in the cases we have looked at in past weeks - and another... The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting - so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "...

Sep 17, 201952 minSeason 4Ep. 13

The South Wales Slayer: The Recluses, And The Ramblers (Part 2)

Continuing this series' multi part episode arc of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week - where for the second time, in a short space of time and distance in the Pembrokeshire area of South Wales, detectives found themselves faced with a horrific double murder... The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting - so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "Chance" by Kai Engel from the album "The Run" Al...

Sep 10, 201952 minSeason 4Ep. 12

The South Wales Slayer: The Recluses, And The Ramblers (Part 1)

The first part of this series' multi part episodes of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast arrives this week - it's gone a bit further than a trilogy now - looking at a long spanning case of brutal murders, horrific crimes, and a remarkable case of detection. And the tale begins in a lonely country house in South Wales... The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting - so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode...

Sep 02, 201945 minSeason 4Ep. 11

The Monster Of Goose Meadow

Back in 1989, the areas around Blackpool weren't all fairgrounds and candy floss, darkness did indeed exist, as we learn in this week's episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast. It involves the horrific murder of a young girl, and the tale of the strange figure who committed the awful crime. The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events of a sexual nature, involving a child, that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting - so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used ...

Aug 18, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 4Ep. 10

The Unsolved Stranglings Of Grantham

It's unsolved week this one on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where we head back to 1994, to the town of Grantham in Lincolnshire, and where we look at the stories of Sharon Harper and Julie Pacey - two women who met a brutal, tragic, and to date unsolved end, just two months and three miles apart. The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events of a sexual nature that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episod...

Aug 11, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 9

The Wolfman Of London

Join The True Crime Enthusiast, as this week we head back to 1986 for a recount of a savage case of multiple murder. Before Stephen Port, before Colin Ireland, another killer stalked the streets of London's gay scene. One who is surprisingly often forgotten or overlooked - surprising, because the crimes are some of the most horrific ever recounted. The episode contains descriptions of crimes and events of a sexual nature that some listeners may find disturbing or upsetting, so discretion is advi...

Aug 02, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 8

The Grave At Greve De Lecq (Part 2)

The concluding part of this week's two-part episode on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - and we have headed back to the 1980's for a complex and long spanning tale of greed, deception, and brutal murder on the Channel Island of Jersey. 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 Track: Foals - Inhaler Referenc...

Jul 21, 201958 minSeason 4Ep. 7

The Grave At Greve De Lecq (Part 1)

First of a two-part episode this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast - released a day apart - it goes back to the 1980's for a complex and long spanning tale of greed, deception, and brutal murder on the Channel Island of Jersey. 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 Track - Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Date Wi...

Jul 20, 201949 minSeason 4Ep. 6
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