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British Murders with Stuart Blues

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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 sh...

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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. 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 1976. Janet had planned to meet her friends at the local swimming baths on January 7, but her mum...

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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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July 31, 2023

Interview #36 | Britain's Drug War: The Real Inside Story with Neil W…

I welcome Neil Woods to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Neil worked undercover between 1993 and 2007, befriending and gaining the trust of...

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July 31, 2023

Interview #36 | Britain's Drug War: The Real Inside Story with Neil W…

I welcome Neil Woods to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Neil worked undercover between 1993 and 2007, befriending and gaining the trust of...

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July 27, 2023

S10E04 | The Murder of Jane Longhurst | Villain: Graham Coutts

In this episode, I discuss the story of Jane Longhurst, a 31-year-old music teacher murdered by her best friend's partner. This chilling story of obsession, murder and justice began on March 14, 2003, when Graham Coutts kille...

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July 27, 2023

S10E04 | The Murder of Jane Longhurst | Villain: Graham Coutts

In this episode, I discuss the story of Jane Longhurst, a 31-year-old music teacher murdered by her best friend's partner. This chilling story of obsession, murder and justice began on March 14, 2003, when Graham Coutts kille...

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July 24, 2023

Interview #35 | Examining the Crimes of Christopher Halliwell with Be…

I welcome Bethan Trueman and Chris Clark to the show in this interview episode to discuss their book 'The New Millennium Serial Killer: Examining the Crimes of Christopher Halliwell' . In the book, former police intelligence ...

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July 24, 2023

Interview #35 | Examining the Crimes of Christopher Halliwell with Be…

I welcome Bethan Trueman and Chris Clark to the show in this interview episode to discuss their book 'The New Millennium Serial Killer: Examining the Crimes of Christopher Halliwell' . In the book, former police intelligence ...

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July 20, 2023

S10E03 | The Murder of Bella Nicandro | Villain: Aaron Cook

In this episode, I embark on a haunting journey into the tragic murder of Bella Nicandro, a 76-year-old woman whose life was brutally cut short in her shared apartment building in Notting Hill, London. Aaron Cook, Bella's 23-...

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July 20, 2023

S10E03 | The Murder of Bella Nicandro | Villain: Aaron Cook

In this episode, I embark on a haunting journey into the tragic murder of Bella Nicandro, a 76-year-old woman whose life was brutally cut short in her shared apartment building in Notting Hill, London. Aaron Cook, Bella's 23-...

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July 13, 2023

S10E02 | The Murder of Debbie Griggs | Villain: Andrew Griggs

In this episode, I delve into the story of Debbie Griggs, a pregnant mother-of-three who disappeared from her home without a trace in May 1999. Two decades later, her husband, Andrew, was arrested in connection with her murde...

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July 13, 2023

S10E02 | The Murder of Debbie Griggs | Villain: Andrew Griggs

In this episode, I delve into the story of Debbie Griggs, a pregnant mother-of-three who disappeared from her home without a trace in May 1999. Two decades later, her husband, Andrew, was arrested in connection with her murde...

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July 10, 2023

Interview #34 | Unveiling the Invisible Pen: An Interview with Ghostw…

I welcome Nicola Stow to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a bestselling, award-nominated ghostwriter. A great listener, Nicola has been praised for her approachable and empathetic manner. Throughout...

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July 10, 2023

Interview #34 | Unveiling the Invisible Pen: An Interview with Ghostw…

I welcome Nicola Stow to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a bestselling, award-nominated ghostwriter. A great listener, Nicola has been praised for her approachable and empathetic manner. Throughout...

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July 6, 2023

S10E01 | The Murder of David Heal | Villain: Matthew Roberts

In this first episode of season 10, I delve into the chilling story of David Heal, a seemingly ordinary man whose life took a tragic turn. Join me as I explore the background and untold details surrounding David's life, from ...

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July 6, 2023

S10E01 | The Murder of David Heal | Villain: Matthew Roberts

In this first episode of season 10, I delve into the chilling story of David Heal, a seemingly ordinary man whose life took a tragic turn. Join me as I explore the background and untold details surrounding David's life, from ...

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July 3, 2023

Interview #33 | The Lynette White Case: Author John Williams Reflects…

I welcome Welsh author John Williams to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career and the Lynette White murder case. In 1994, John released 'Bloody Valentine', a non-fiction book about the murder of a young wom...

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July 3, 2023

Interview #33 | The Lynette White Case: Author John Williams Reflects…

I welcome Welsh author John Williams to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career and the Lynette White murder case. In 1994, John released 'Bloody Valentine', a non-fiction book about the murder of a young wom...

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June 29, 2023

The Forgotten Thirteen | Part 2: Unmasking the Monster

In the season 9 special, I'm telling the stories of Wilma McCann, Emily Jackson, Irene Richardson, Patricia Atkinson, Jayne MacDonald, Jean Jordan, Yvonne Pearson, Helen Rytka, Vera Millward, Josephine Whitaker, Barbara Leach...

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June 29, 2023

The Forgotten Thirteen | Part 2: Unmasking the Monster

In the season 9 special, I'm telling the stories of Wilma McCann, Emily Jackson, Irene Richardson, Patricia Atkinson, Jayne MacDonald, Jean Jordan, Yvonne Pearson, Helen Rytka, Vera Millward, Josephine Whitaker, Barbara Leach...

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June 26, 2023

Interview #32 | The Untold Story: Matt Johnson and John Murray Discus…

I welcome former police officers Matt Johnson and John Murray to the show in this interview episode to discuss their new book 'No Ordinary Day'. On April 17, 1984, as demonstrators gathered outside the Libyan embassy in Londo...

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