True Criminals

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Winner of Outstanding Independent Podcast at this year’s True Crime Awards in London, True Criminals is your weekly deep dive into both historic and contemporary crime stories, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero.

With decades of frontline reporting experience, Martin and Helen go beyond the headlines to uncover exclusive insights and untold details from some of the most gripping criminal investigations.

Each episode delivers powerful storytelling and rare access, featuring guests such as senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors, and individuals directly connected to the crimes. Whether it’s a high-profile case or one that’s never made the news, True Criminals offers a unique, behind-the-scenes view of the criminal justice system.

Produced by Audio Bleach Global, the series is helmed by BAFTA-winning producer Russell Barnes.

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Instagram: @true.criminals

YouTube: @True-Criminals

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Connect with the hosts

Martin Brunt on Twitter: @skymartinbrunt

Read his book No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter – Buy on Amazon

Helen Fospero on Instagram: @helenfospero

Listen to her podcast The Convex Conversation: Apple Podcasts

Credits

Produced by: Audio Bleach Global

Executive Producer: Lee Mann

Producer: Russell Barnes

Audio Production: Andrew Chappell

Original Music: Chap Mannequin

Artwork: Bleached

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Episodes

Madeleine McCann: Disappeared: Part 1

In Part 1 of Madeleine McCann: Disappeared, True Criminals investigates the shocking disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann in 2007—one of the most infamous child abduction cases of the 21st century. Join Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and veteran journalist Helen Fospero as they explore the media frenzy, investigative flaws, and unanswered questions that have haunted the world for over 15 years. On the night of May 3, 2007, Madeleine vanished from her family’s holiday apart...

Nov 26, 2024•41 min•Ep. 5

The Soham Murders: How the Chilling Case Changed UK Child Protection Laws Forever

This week on True Criminals, join Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and veteran journalist Helen Fospero as they investigate the chilling story that shocked Britain and changed child protection laws forever. In August 2002, the quiet town of Soham, Cambridgeshire, was thrust into the national spotlight when 10-year-old friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman vanished. What began as a desperate search soon turned into a chilling true crime case when the girls’ bodies were found—and the ho...

Nov 19, 2024•36 min•Ep. 4

Muriel McKay: Mistaken Identity, Kidnap, Ransom and Murder

True Criminals reopens the shocking 1969 Muriel McKay case — a chilling kidnap and murder driven by mistaken identity. Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero investigate one of Britain’s most haunting true crime stories. True Criminals revisits the case that gripped Britain in horror — the 1969 kidnap and murder of Muriel McKay, a woman mistakenly believed to be Rupert Murdoch’s wife. Taken from her London home and held for ransom, Muriel’s tragic fate marked the first time someone in the UK was convict...

Nov 12, 2024•55 min•Ep. 3

Fred and Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors: Part 2

True Criminals concludes its two-part premiere with the shocking conclusion to the Fred and Rose West case. In Part 2, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined by journalist Howard Sounes to uncover the horrifying truth about the Wests' crimes, exploring the dark secrets and societal impact. Subscribe now! Welcome to the chilling conclusion of True Criminals’ explosive two-part premiere, diving deep into the gruesome crimes of Britain’s most infamous serial killers—Fred and Rose West. In this u...

Nov 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 2

Fred and Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors - Part 1

In Part 1 of True Criminals, we dive into the chilling story of Fred and Rose West’s infamous House of Horrors. Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero, uncover behind-the-scenes details, rare interviews, and the investigation that brought the Wests to justice. The True Criminals podcast debuts with a chilling two-part premiere on Fred and Rose West, one of Britain’s most infamous true crime cases. This gripping episode revisits the twisted crimes committed inside ...

Nov 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 1

True Criminals: Introduction

Premiering on the 5th of November! Join us for a special double episode with Howard Sounes, the investigative author who first broke the notorious Fred and Rose West "House of Horrors" story. True Criminals is your ultimate source for in-depth explorations of historical crime cases, hosted by veteran crime reporter Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero. Each week, Martin and Helen draw on their decades of frontline experience to bring you stories packed with unique insights and hidden detail...

Oct 29, 2024•3 min•Ep. 1

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