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True Crime Episodes

Oct. 2, 2023

Interview #42 | Beyond the Prison Bars: A Conversation with Ex-Govern…

I welcome Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE to the show in this interview episode to discuss her book, 'The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Prisons.' Having worked for 16 years in a high-security women's prison deali...

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Sept. 28, 2023

S11E01 | The Murder of Kelly Hyde (Ammanford, 2007)

In this episode, I tell the story of Kelly Hyde, a 24-year-old woman murdered in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, on September 27, 2007. Kelly dropped her car off at a local garage that morning as its MOT test was booked. As she …

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Sept. 25, 2023

Interview #41 | Decoding Crime: Criminology Insights from Dr Honor Do…

I welcome Dr Honor Doro Townshend to the show in this interview episode to discuss all things true crime and criminology.​ Dr Townshend (BA (Hons), MSc, PhD) is a presenter, researcher and lecturer whose recent research proje...

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Sept. 21, 2023

The Killamarsh Murders: An Avoidable Tragedy? (Derbyshire, 2021)

In this end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Terri Harris, John and Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent, who were murdered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, on September 18, 2021. Terri and her two children, John and Lacey, lived ...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Interview #40 | Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation with St…

I welcome former Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Steven Keogh back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his second book, 'Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation.' In it, Steve a...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Chesterfield's Darkest Day: The 1977 Pottery Cottage Murders

In this off-season episode, I bring you the story of the murders of Amy Minton, Arthur Minton, Richard Moran and Sarah Moran in a case commonly referred to as the Pottery Cottage murders. As told by my guest Sally-Anne Martyn...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Interview #39 | The Mind Detective: Exploring Forensic Psychology wit…

I welcome Dr Keri Nixon to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a consultant forensic psychologist. Dr Nixon is chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered as a forensic psychologis...

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Sept. 7, 2023

S10E10 | The Murder of Avril Dunn (Luton, 1985)

In this episode, I tell the story of Avril Dunn, a 26-year-old woman murdered in Luton, Bedfordshire, on September 14, 1985. Avril went to The Heron, a local pub, that Saturday evening and was seen playing darts with some of …

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Aug. 31, 2023

S10E09 | The Murder of Barbara Waterhouse (Horsforth, 1891)

In this episode, I tell the story of Barbara Waterhouse, a 5-year-old girl murdered in Horsforth, Leeds, on June 6, 1891. Whilst out playing with her friends, Barbara suddenly disappeared after last being seen perusing some a...

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Aug. 24, 2023

S10E08 | The Murder of PC George Russell (Oxenholme, 1965)

In this episode, I tell the story of George Russell, a 35-year-old Police Constable murdered in Oxenholme, Cumbria, on February 10, 1965. George and several other Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary officers attempted to ...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Interview #38 | The True Story of 'Line of Duty' with Robin Jarossi

I welcome journalist and writer Robin Jarossi back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his book 'The Real Ted Hastings: The True Story of the Copper at the Heart of Line of Duty' . 'Line of Duty' …

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Aug. 17, 2023

S10E07 | The Murder of Ricky Wyatt | Villain: Kathryn Taylor

In this episode, I tell the story of Ricky Wyatt, a 34-year-old father-of-one who was murdered in Laindon, Essex, on September 1, 2006. Ricky was confronted by 32-year-old Kathryn Taylor and 29-year-old Matthew Boulton in a c...

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Aug. 10, 2023

S10E06 | The Murder of Alan Livesey | Villain: Margaret Livesey?

In this episode, I discuss the story of Alan Livesey, a 14-year-old schoolboy and Army Cadet who was murdered in bizarre circumstances in 1979. On February 22, Alan was left home alone when his dad, Bob, left for his night …

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Aug. 7, 2023

Interview #37 | Dispatches From a Crime Reporter: Behind the Headline…

I welcome Martin Brunt to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a crime correspondent. Since joining Sky News for its launch in 1989, Martin has delivered a series of exclusive reports while covering the...

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Aug. 3, 2023

S10E05 | The Manslaughter of Janet Commins | Villain: Stephen Hough

In this episode, I discuss the tragic story of Janet Commins, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was sexually assaulted and killed in 1979. Janet had planned to meet her friends at the local swimming baths on January 7, but her mum...

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