The motiveless murder. It leaves the devastated families with so many questions, but the main one being simply this. Why? In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast I examine two murders in the same north-west town in the same year, asking why did they happen? And then following what happened to all those involved with often tragically predictable results. Please support my sponsors: Popsa. Search for ‘Popsa’ in the app store or Google Play. Download the app and you can get 30% off your first ...
Nov 23, 2021•27 min
This week, the UK True Crime podcast delves into the dark world of extreme pornography and how a man in Cornwall, with a strong interest in so called 'snuff' movies, played a role in the death of a woman almost 300 miles away. 1 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books 2, Referenced sites https://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/ www.patreon.com/u...
Nov 16, 2021•23 min
Last week I covered the Teebane Bombing, a dreadful attack that saw 8 men murdered. In the episode this week, I look at the revenge attack by the UDA, which also destroyed so many lives and families. 1 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books 2, Referenced sites https://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/ www.patreon.com/uktruecrime https://www.face...
Nov 09, 2021•23 min
This week on the UK True Crime Podcast, we head to Northern Ireland during 'The Troubles' to look at a most dreadful attack that left many dead and injured and even today, has still devastated families. Please support my sponsor: Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That's friends without the r, best fiends. 1 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: ...
Nov 03, 2021•28 min
This week, the UK True Crime podcast comes from Kentish Town in north-west London. Destiny Lauren was 29 years old and had dreams of the future when she was brutally murdered in her own flat. Who killed Destiny? And why? Please support my sponsor: Babbel Babbel is offering my listeners six months free with a purchase of a 6-month subscription with promo code TRUECRIME - in one word. Go to uk.babbel.com/play , and use promo code TRUECRIME for an extra six months free. 1 , Please buy my book 'Gone...
Oct 25, 2021•23 min
Marilyn McKenna lived in Carntyne, a suburban area of Glasgow, north of the River Clyde and to the east end of the city. When she met Stuart Drury it was amazing, he was all she had wanted in a partner. But it wasn't long before she realised that Drury wasn't a dream come true. He was her worst nightmare. Please support my sponsors: Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That's friends without the r, best fiends. Babbel Babbel is offering my listeners six mo...
Oct 19, 2021•28 min
The Sundowner was a beautiful boat. At 42 feet long, it stood out at the south coast marina as a beautiful and classy vessel. It was no surprise that when Robert Saint decided to sell his boat, there was a buyer quickly interested. But Robert could never have guessed that the sale of his cherished boat would cost him his life..... Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That's friends without the r, best fiends. 1 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the...
Oct 12, 2021•24 min
Aston Villa had just beaten local rivals Birmingham City 5-1 and spirits were high outside the ground. At 2:45pm, outside one pub filled with Villa supporters, a car drove past suspected to be Birmingham supporters, and a mindless lout attacked the car with a beer glass injuring the passenger. This attack set off a chain of events which devastated many lives..... 1 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair...
Oct 05, 2021•22 min
Fire is surely just the most terrifying way to attack someone and cause harm. Yet arson is still way too common. In todays story, I tell of a devastating attack that led to a terrible blaze at a flat in Bethnal Green, with the most shocking consequences..... Please support my sponsor Calm Go to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription 1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood 2 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crim...
Sep 30, 2021•25 min
The intention was good. Prisons were filling up in 2007 and so the plan was to allow the early release of those prisoners not deemed to be a threat to the public. But when one man was released early, he was clearly still a danger as he demonstrated in the most terrible of circumstances. Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends. 1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood 2 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes ...
Sep 15, 2021•24 min
Tulse Hill, south London. Daniel Joseph was deaf and mute and struggled at school and to learn. And the anger he felt continued to build, until one day it all came to the surface with shocking results. This week, on the UK True Crime Podcast, I tell that story. 1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood 2 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books 3, CrimeCon ...
Sep 07, 2021•28 min
Christmas Day in Glasgow. A day of peace and goodwill and giving to others. But not this year. A brutal murder rocked the local community. Just who could have killed 63 year old Hannah Smith? And why? Please support my sponsor: Calm Go to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription 1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood 2 , Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes o...
Aug 31, 2021•23 min
For some people - not including certain true crime podcasters I should add - making money and living a certain lifestyle is of the utmost importance. Whatever it takes can be justified if the end justifies the means. And so it was in the story brought to you today spanning over 40 years of endeavour, right up to the present day.... Please support my sponsors: TRIP Go to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first order Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple ap...
Aug 24, 2021•27 min
"You ruined my whole life, don’t expect me to show any mercy today. It’s funny to think as I’m writing this, the people that will die are walking around as if everything is normal, not knowing they’re going to die today. It’s a beautiful thought". This week, our story is from Newcastle in 2014..... Please support my sponsors: www.Reliefband.co.uk - Use promo code TRUECRIME you’ll receive 20% off your order. www.masterclass.com/truecrime - enjoy a 15% discount 1, Writing credit. Chris Wood Author...
Aug 22, 2021•29 min
This weeks story comes from Norwich, Norfolk. It is a story about a man called Tommy Elden who lives on control, aggression, violence and how when he loses this control, he reacts in the most shocking manner. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I examine the events leading up to the loss of control and how subsequent events affected so many other lives. Please support my sponsors: Beer52 Go to www.beer52.com/truecrime now and pay just the £5.95 postage to get your free case of 8 craft ...
Aug 11, 2021•24 min
Sara Cameron, a student at Northumbria University, was off to Sydney to work ahead of the Olympics in 2000. So the night before her flight, she went out for farewell drinks with her friends in the north-east. Never could they have guessed on that fun evening in Newcastle, that they were saying goodbye forever... Please support my sponsors: TRIP Go to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first order 1, Writing credit. Chris Wood Author | Chris Wood Writing 2, Please buy m...
Aug 02, 2021•30 min
April 2011 in Stepney, East London. A couple of local louts attacked local men just for fun. When the brother of the victim returned to the scene to pick up car seats for children, the louts were still there. And there were others. What happened next was unprovoked, savage and shocking.... 1, Please support my sponsors: www.Reliefband.co.uk Use promo code TRUECRIME you’ll receive 20% off 2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved ...
Jul 27, 2021•22 min
There are some crimes where we feel particularly strongly. Crimes against the very young and very old particularly, due to their vulnerability. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, from Glasgow, I look at the actions of Graham Smyth, a man who made a career of targeting the elderly..... 1, Please support my sponsors: www.stitchfix.co.uk/truecrime T o claim 20% off when you keep your Fix Best Fiends. Download FREE on the Apple App Store or or Google Play 2, Writing Credit: Chris Wood 3, ...
Jul 20, 2021•24 min
Nimal Samarasinha arrived in the UK from Sri Lanka in the 1970's. Along with his wife Florence, he worked hard in his role as an engineer to provide the very best for his daughter Michelle. Then one January morning in 1992 everything changed when Nimal was murdered at their home. Just who would possibly have wanted to hurt mild-mannered Nimal? 1, Please support my sponsors: www.reliefband.co.uk . Use promo code Truecrime to claim 20% off www.masterclass.com/truecrime . Claim 15% off an annual me...
Jul 13, 2021•29 min
As you may well know, I recently wrote a book about the solved and unsolved crimes of Angus Sinclair, which was published almost two weeks ago. When I started researching this book two years ago, I knew very little about Angus Sinclair. If you don't know too much about his crimes, I thought you might be interested in the opening chapter of the book. Here is it... You can buy 'Gone Fishing. The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair' as paperback or for kindle on Amazon: Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Cri...
Jul 11, 2021•7 min
Graham Boyne's first wife had left him for his best friend. So when he met Maria and they had two children together, he wanted a stable upbringing for his children with him and the wife he adored. But Maria didn't read the script...... Please support my sponsor Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends. Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angu...
Jul 05, 2021•24 min
In 1996, Richard Jan was convinced that everyone was against him. His family, the social workers, health workers and everyone else involved - they just wanted to get him sectioned. But he was not going to let them and he would teach them a lesson for the plot they had hatched.... Please support my sponsor: Stitchfix Claim your 20% discount at stitchfix.co.uk/truecrime Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amaz...
Jun 30, 2021•25 min
June 1994, 'Love is all around us' was still number one. It was just an ordinary night in the Indian Restaurant in Kirkwall in The Orkneys, when at 7.15pm, the man entered wearing a balaclava. He walked up to the Restaurant Manager, 27 year old Shamsuddin Mahmood, and fired one bullet.... Please support my sponsor: Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends. Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Ang...
Jun 21, 2021•27 min
Todays story takes us back to the heady days of the dot com bubble around the turn of the century. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I look at the behaviour of some of those working in the media at this time. It is a real tale of winners, losers, luck and coincidence. Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango Books CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTC https://www.c...
Jun 14, 2021•24 min
In 2004, Mark Hobson carried out a number of terrible crimes within a matter of days. In this harrowing episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I talk about the crimes, and more importantly, the victims of Hobson. Please support my sponsor Stitch Fix Claim 20% discount at: www.stitchfix.co.uk/truecrime Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair. GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango Books CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the cod...
Jun 07, 2021•24 min
On Facebook crime sites, there always seem to be videos of 'stings', where a bewildered looking man is confronted by a group of people taking the law into their own hands - usually, when the man has travelled to meet face to face with someone he believed to be a young girl from the internet. The podcast this week, from Essex in 2015, looks at the activity of one young group of vigilantes. I look at how in their aim to out 'perverts', they ended up using extreme violence which left one innocent m...
May 31, 2021•23 min
Manfield is a small, pretty village in North Yorkshire of under 100 houses. It is a sleepy place with a real sense of reality. But then in 1987 strange things began to happen and this would continue for another decade.... Please support my sponsors: Best Fiends Download best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends. Beer52 Go to www.beer52.com/truecrime now and pay just the £5.95 postage to get your free case of 8 craft beers, magazine and snack....
May 25, 2021•26 min
Brian Darbyshire was diagnosed with MS at just 47, and his health continued to decline. After the death of his wife in 2008, his daughter Claire became his primary carer. In 2015, the pair decided that neither wanted to live any longer and agreed a suicide pact. Or did they? Writing credit Haze at Podcast She Wrote. Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus SInclair. GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango Books CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in September 20...
May 18, 2021•22 min
In this episode of the UK True Crime, I conclude the story of what happened to Lynda Spence, from Glasgow, in April 2011. Sponsored by TRIP Go to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first order Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus SInclair. GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango Books CrimeCon UK Get discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTC https://www.crimecon.co.uk Referenced sites https://www.crimepublishingnet...
May 12, 2021•24 min
We read about scams every day, don't we. In 2011, 27 year old Lynda Spence, from Glasgow, was an accomplished scammer. But as she got involved in bigger deals, the people she ripped off were becoming serious criminals, with a background of extreme violence. One of these was a man called Colin Coats. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I cover the story of Lynda Spence and the consequences she faced for scamming dangerous people, like Colin Coats. Sponsored by TRIP Go to: www.drink-trip...
May 04, 2021•24 min
