The Crime Roundup: January 2025

In this new monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in January 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.

This month's stories include:

1. The Disappearance of Allan Bryant
2. Four jailed over cocaine empire linked to former Leeds United player
3. UK bribery case linked to Saudi arms deals exposes ‘deep corruption’
4. Two teenagers charged with murder of 14-year-old boy Kelyan Bokassa on south London bus
5. Train stations become hotbed for crime with 25 horror offences every day in UK
6. Italian police seize olives 'brightened' with copper sulphate
7. Locals baffled as prankster leaves plate of peeled bananas on street every month for a YEAR

Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the January 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.

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Disclaimer:
The cases discussed in this episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.