Twenty years after the devastating 7/7 London bombings , True Criminals returns with Part 2 of its powerful two-part special, uncovering the untold stories behind the UK’s deadliest terrorist attack since Lockerbie. Back in the studio, Chris Webb — former Head of News and Deputy Director of Media & Communications at the Metropolitan Police — shares insider insight into the intense manhunt for the bombers’ accomplices and the chilling second wave of failed attacks on July 21st . Go behind the...
Jul 07, 2025•37 min•Ep. 35
Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings, True Criminals revisits the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil since Lockerbie. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero relive the chaos of July 7th, 2005—when four coordinated suicide bombings struck London’s transport network, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds. As frontline reporters, they describe what it was like to cover the breaking news amid fear, misinform...
Jul 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 34
Mark Dyer, the tireless grandson of Muriel McKay , has offered a £1 million reward leading to the ultimate recovery of his grandmother. To keep you better informed on breaking developments in the cases we cover, we're launching True Criminals: Briefings , our new spin-off series for urgent updates. In this inaugural briefing, join hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt as they revisit the chilling 1969 abduction and murder of Muriel Mackay, a case that has haunted Britain for decades. Though two b...
Jun 24, 2025•20 min•Ep. 33
Step back into the sweltering summers of 1984 and 1985 as we unravel the chilling true story of Richard Ramirez — the man who would become known as " The Night Stalker. " In this gripping first part of our two-episode special, we examine the wave of violence that swept across California, leaving fear and chaos in its wake. From quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods to the bustling streets of San Francisco, Ramirez’s crimes shocked the nation. His attacks were brutal, random, and terrifying — his victi...
Jun 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 32
In this gripping episode of True Criminals , hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero revisit one of the most chilling and controversial murder cases in recent British history — the 2010 killing of Joanna Yeates , a 25-year-old landscape architect whose disappearance just before Christmas shocked the nation. Join Martin, who covered the case live for Sky News , as he recounts the intense missing persons search, the tragic discovery of Joanna’s body on Christmas Day, and the high-pressure investigati...
Jun 10, 2025•40 min•Ep. 31
In Part 2 of Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story , True Criminals returns to one of the UK’s most disturbing miscarriages of justice. After serving 38 years in prison for the 1984 murder of schoolgirl Diane Sindall , Peter Sullivan has been officially exonerated , following a groundbreaking Y-STR DNA test that proved his innocence and led to his conviction being overturned. Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and investigative journalist Helen Fospero speak exclusively to Sulliv...
Jun 03, 2025•31 min•Ep. 30
Uncover the unbelievable true story of Peter Sullivan, wrongfully convicted for the 1986 murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall, in this gripping two-part series from True Criminals , hosted by Sky News crime correspondent Martin Bruntand journalist Helen Fospero. In part one, we revisit the brutal crime that shocked Birkenhead and sparked one of the UK's most notorious wrongful convictions. Diane Sindall, a young florist and barmaid, was attacked after her van ran out of fuel—her body later discov...
May 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 29
In the final episode of Fugitives , Martin and Helen conclude their conversation with Nick Reynolds, son of Bruce Reynolds — the man behind the Great Train Robbery. This chapter unpacks the long aftermath of one of Britain’s most audacious crimes: the downfall of key figures like Charlie Wilson and Buster Edwards, the hidden cost to families left behind, and the heavy legacy that followed them all. Nick reflects on how his father’s infamy shaped life after prison — from media deals to the linger...
May 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 28
Step inside one of Britain’s most notorious crimes—the Great Train Robbery of 1963—in this gripping true crime podcast episode. Join journalist Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt as they uncover the real story behind the £2.6 million heist (worth over £70 million today) that stunned the nation. Featuring an exclusive interview with Nick Reynolds, son of criminal mastermind Bruce Reynolds, this episode reveals never-before-heard details about the meticulous planning, dram...
May 13, 2025•45 min•Ep. 27
In this compelling episode of True Criminals , Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero explore what it really means to live life on the run. Through firsthand stories and expert insight, they uncover the hidden realities of fugitives who slip through the cracks of justice—and those determined to catch them. Martin shares memorable cases from his long career in crime reporting, including the unsolved mystery of Lord Lucan, the quiet surrender of a killer in Cyprus, ...
May 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 26
Uncover the explosive true story of Kenneth Noye, the criminal mastermind behind the notorious Brink’s-Mat gold robbery and the shocking M25 road rage murder. Join Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero as they expose Noye’s decades-long descent into violence, deception, and infamy. From the audacious £26 million gold heist to the cold-blooded killing of Stephen Cameron, this gripping podcast reveals how Noye manipulated the justice system, evaded capture across E...
Apr 29, 2025•26 min•Ep. 25
Easter 2015: While London slept, a geriatric gang of thieves, armed with drills and decades of criminal audacity, ransacked the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Centre, making off with over £14 million in jewels and gold. But their old-school methods collided spectacularly with the digital age, leading to their swift capture. In this gripping second part of "The Diamond Wheezers," join Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero as they delve into Martin's unprecedented corr...
Apr 22, 2025•25 min•Ep. 24
"Analogue villains in a digital age.” In this explosive opener to a two-part special, True Criminals co-hosts Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt dig into the extraordinary story of the 2015 Hatton Garden Heist – one of the boldest burglaries Britain has ever seen. Joining them is true crime heavyweight Wensley Clarkson – journalist, author of Sexy Beasts , and an expert on the Hatton Garden crew and global organised crime. Together, they unravel how a gang of ageing crim...
Apr 15, 2025•45 min•Ep. 23
In the explosive conclusion of Being Bronson , True Criminals hosts Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt take you deep into the psyche of Charles Bronson, Britain’s most feared – and perhaps most misunderstood – prisoner. This gripping episode features an exclusive interview with Dr. Bob Johnson, the prison psychiatrist who worked directly with Bronson and believes the system, not the man, is to blame. Dr. Johnson shares shocking revelations about Bronson’s time in solitar...
Apr 08, 2025•39 min•Ep. 22
Charles Bronson. A name that sparks fear, fascination, and endless debate. In Being Bronson: Part 1 , Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt takes us inside the life—and mind—of Britain’s most infamous inmate. For nearly 50 years, Bronson has lived behind bars, most of it in solitary confinement. His explosive reputation was immortalized in the 2008 Tom Hardy film Bronson , but the real story goes far deeper than Hollywood ever showed. Martin shares never-before-heard insights from his person...
Apr 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 21
In this powerful conclusion to The Southport Murders , we uncover the full scope of a tragedy that shook Southport to its core. On July 29, 2024, a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club at HeartSpace Dance School became the scene of unimaginable horror when 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana launched a brutal knife attack, killing three young girls and injuring several others. In Part 2, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and former Detective Chief Superintendent Kevin Hurley dive deep into the syste...
Mar 18, 2025•34 min•Ep. 20
On a warm July morning, a Taylor Swift-themed children’s holiday club in Southport should have been filled with dancing, joy, and summer fun. Instead, it became the site of a horrifying mass attack. In Part 1 of The Southport Murders , Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt revisits the chilling events of July 29, when 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana, armed with a 20cm kitchen knife purchased online, launched a deadly assault that left three children dead and several others fighting for their liv...
Mar 11, 2025•47 min•Ep. 19
In the powerful conclusion of The Sarah Payne Case , Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and Journalist Helen Fospero rejoin Detective Inspector Martyn Underhill to reveal how the investigation into Sarah Payne’s tragic murder reached its gripping finale. This episode explores the critical evidence that brought Roy Whiting to justice—highlighting groundbreaking forensic science, including Professor Pat Wiltshire’s pioneering pollen analysis that linked Sarah directly to her abductor’s van....
Mar 04, 2025•54 min•Ep. 18
The abduction and murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in July 2000 horrified the UK—and ultimately led to a historic shift in child protection legislation. In Part 1 Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined by Detective Inspector Martyn Underhill, one of the lead investigators on the case. Underhill offers an exclusive inside account of the early investigation, sharing never-before-heard details about the massive police operation to monitor prime suspect Roy Whiting. From painstaking surveilla...
Feb 25, 2025•50 min•Ep. 17
In the powerful conclusion of Torso in the Thames , Martin and Helen are once again joined by Police Commander Andy Baker to reveal the stunning new developments in this deeply disturbing case. Forensic science brings a game-changing revelation: isotope analysis suggests that Adam —the unidentified child victim—originated from Nigeria, not South Africa as previously thought. Pollen traces confirm he was killed in London. And a small but significant clue—German-made orange shorts—adds yet another...
Feb 18, 2025•30 min•Ep. 16
On September 21, 2001, a horrifying discovery was made in London’s River Thames—the torso of a young African boy, dismembered and stripped of identity. The case was chilling, and what followed was one of the most disturbing and complex international investigations in British history. The victim, named Adam by investigators, appeared to be the subject of a ritualistic killing. With no immediate leads, detectives turned to African communities and cultural experts for answers. In April 2002, the in...
Feb 11, 2025•40 min•Ep. 15
Who really killed Jill Dando? In this gripping conclusion to our two-part true crime series, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt, journalist Helen Fospero, and Detective Chief Inspector Hamish Campbell revisit the most controversial and puzzling elements of the case. This episode takes a deep dive into Barry George—the man once convicted of Jill Dando’s murder, only to be acquitted years later. We re-examine the flawed evidence, the intense media scrutiny, and the legal battle that led to ...
Feb 04, 2025•29 min•Ep. 14
The murder of Jill Dando shocked the UK—this true crime podcast revisits the unsolved case that continues to baffle investigators. In Part 1 of our gripping two-part series, we explore the 1999 killing of BBC Crimewatch presenter and national treasure, Jill Dando, who was shot outside her home in a crime that stunned the nation. Despite one of the largest homicide investigations in British history, the case remains unsolved. Host and Sky News Crime Correspondant, Martin Brunt, the first journali...
Jan 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 13
The final chapter in the Mark Acklom saga—global fraud, romance scams, and justice. Carolyn Woods and Martin Brunt reveal how a master manipulator was caught. In the gripping conclusion to our two-part true crime mini-series, Sleeping With a Psychopath , journalist Helen Fosperoand Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt uncover the global trail of deceit left by one of the UK’s most notorious conmen—Mark Acklom. From defrauding Carolyn Woods out of £850,000 to orchestrating sophisticated scam...
Jan 21, 2025•44 min•Ep. 12
Carolyn Woods shares how serial conman Mark Acklom posed as an MI6 agent and stole her life savings. A gripping true story of deception, love, and betrayal. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we delve into the jaw-dropping true story of Mark Acklom—a manipulative conman who deceived and defrauded Carolyn Woods out of £850,000 by posing as a charming MI6 agent and successful businessman. Based on Carolyn’s book Sleeping With a Psychopath , this episode explores the early stages of their relationsh...
Jan 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 11
In case you didn't know, Helen hosts her own podcast, The Convex Conversation, where she interviews some of the world's most inspiring figures—including record-breaking athletes, explorers, royalty, scientists, and inventors. Before joining True Criminals, Helen had the opportunity to interview Martin about his remarkable career and his book, No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. In their conversation, Martin shares gripping stories about his interacti...
Jan 07, 2025•54 min•Ep. 10
In the thrilling conclusion to our two-part series on the infamous Knightsbridge Heist, we unveil the shocking truth behind the world’s largest robbery through an exclusive interview with Valerio Viccei—the criminal mastermind himself. Join Sky News’ Martin Brunt as he recounts his pivotal trip to Italy, where he met Viccei for the first time and crossed paths with Detective Dick Leach, the man who played a crucial role in bringing the mastermind to justice. This powerful encounter would forever...
Dec 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 9
Discover the shocking details of the Knightsbridge Heist from 1987, one of the world’s largest robberies. Join Martin Brunt, Helen Fospero, and Dick Leach as they reveal how Valerio Viccei's £60 million heist was foiled. Exclusive insights and true crime storytelling await in this first part of our double episode. On July 12, 1987, one of the world’s largest robberies took place at the Knightsbridge Safe Deposit Centre in London. Led by the notorious Valerio Viccei, his criminal crew managed to ...
Dec 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 8
In Part 3 of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero delve into the chilling consequences of online trollingand media pressure in the Madeleine McCann case. The episode explores how digital abuse, public scrutiny, and media sensationalism escalated to tragic outcomes, culminating in the heartbreaking death of Brenda Leyland. This raises critical questions about the responsibility of both media and digital platforms in perpetuating online hate. In this compelling conclusion to Madeleine Mc...
Dec 10, 2024•38 min•Ep. 7
In Part 2 of Madeleine McCann: Disappeared , True Criminals takes you deeper into one of the most infamous missing persons cases of the 21st century. Hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero speak with Jim Gamble, former head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) and the architect of the 2010 review that led to Operation Grange—the official UK investigation into Madeleine McCann’s disappearance. In this exclusive interview, Gamble reveals why he never considered Kate and Gerr...
Dec 03, 2024•42 min•Ep. 6
