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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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June 22, 2023

The Forgotten Thirteen | Part 1: Shattered Lives

In the season 9 special, I tell 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, Mar...

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June 22, 2023

The Forgotten Thirteen | Part 1: Shattered Lives

In the season 9 special, I tell 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, Mar...

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June 19, 2023

Live from CrimeCon UK: Panel Discussion on the July 2005 London Bombi…

In this gripping episode recorded live at CrimeCon UK in London, join me as I delve into the tragic events of the July 2005 London bombings. My esteemed panel guests, Ray Fysh, Steven Keogh and Dr Richard Shepherd, bring thei...

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June 19, 2023

Live from CrimeCon UK: Panel Discussion on the July 2005 London Bombi…

In this gripping episode recorded live at CrimeCon UK in London, join me as I delve into the tragic events of the July 2005 London bombings. My esteemed panel guests, Ray Fysh, Steven Keogh and Dr Richard Shepherd, bring thei...

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June 15, 2023

Against All Odds: The Unbelievable Story of Alison Botha

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season episode that delves into a profoundly compelling story from South Africa. As told by my guest Lorraine Purdon, the case of Alison Botha ...

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June 15, 2023

Against All Odds: The Unbelievable Story of Alison Botha

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season episode that delves into a profoundly compelling story from South Africa. As told by my guest Lorraine Purdon, the case of Alison Botha ...

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June 8, 2023

S09E10 | Annie Gross | The Manslaughter of Jessie Mackintosh

In the final episode of season 10, I tell the story of Annie Gross and Jessie Mackintosh. In the early hours of December 1, 1912, 29-year-old Annie Gross shot and killed 33-year-old Jessie Mackintosh as she retired to her roo...

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June 8, 2023

S09E10 | Annie Gross | The Manslaughter of Jessie Mackintosh

In the final episode of season 10, I tell the story of Annie Gross and Jessie Mackintosh. In the early hours of December 1, 1912, 29-year-old Annie Gross shot and killed 33-year-old Jessie Mackintosh as she retired to her roo...

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June 1, 2023

S09E09 | Jason Nelson | The Murder of Jordan Maguire

In this episode, I tell the story of Jason Nelson and Jordan Maguire. On May 26, 2013, 32-year-old Grenada national Jason murdered 20-year-old Jordan by stabbing him three times with a knife. Jason fled the UK and headed for ...

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June 1, 2023

S09E09 | Jason Nelson | The Murder of Jordan Maguire

In this episode, I tell the story of Jason Nelson and Jordan Maguire. On May 26, 2013, 32-year-old Grenada national Jason murdered 20-year-old Jordan by stabbing him three times with a knife. Jason fled the UK and headed for ...

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May 25, 2023

S09E08 | Thomas Shanks | The Murder of Vickie Fletcher

In this episode, I tell the story of Thomas Shanks and Vickie Fletcher. On May 7, 1998, 47-year-old former SAS soldier Thomas Shanks murdered his ex-girlfriend Vickie Fletcher whilst the 21-year-old was on a night out with he...

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May 25, 2023

S09E08 | Thomas Shanks | The Murder of Vickie Fletcher

In this episode, I tell the story of Thomas Shanks and Vickie Fletcher. On May 7, 1998, 47-year-old former SAS soldier Thomas Shanks murdered his ex-girlfriend Vickie Fletcher whilst the 21-year-old was on a night out with he...

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May 22, 2023

Interview #31 | Donal MacIntyre (Investigative Journalist)

I welcome investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Donal is an Irish investigative journalist specialising in undercover operations and television exposés. His TV work includes 'MacInty...

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May 22, 2023

Interview #31 | Donal MacIntyre (Investigative Journalist)

I welcome investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Donal is an Irish investigative journalist specialising in undercover operations and television exposés. His TV work includes 'MacInty...

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May 18, 2023

S09E07 | Peter Taylor and Nigel Ogier | The Murder of Patrick Welch

In this episode, I tell the story of Peter Taylor, Nigel Ogier and Patrick Welch. On March 7, 2003, Peter and Nigel lured Patrick to Ascot Racecourse on the pretext of stealing alcohol from the kitchens. Patrick was stabbed a...

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May 18, 2023

S09E07 | Peter Taylor and Nigel Ogier | The Murder of Patrick Welch

In this episode, I tell the story of Peter Taylor, Nigel Ogier and Patrick Welch. On March 7, 2003, Peter and Nigel lured Patrick to Ascot Racecourse on the pretext of stealing alcohol from the kitchens. Patrick was stabbed a...

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May 11, 2023

S09E06 | Scott Walker | The Murder of Bernadette Walker

In this episode, I tell the story of Scott and Bernadette Walker. On July 18, 2020, 17-year-old Bernadette was last seen alive leaving her grandparents' house after her dad Scott picked her up. She was reported as missing thr...

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May 11, 2023

S09E06 | Scott Walker | The Murder of Bernadette Walker

In this episode, I tell the story of Scott and Bernadette Walker. On July 18, 2020, 17-year-old Bernadette was last seen alive leaving her grandparents' house after her dad Scott picked her up. She was reported as missing thr...

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May 4, 2023

S09E05 | Nicola Edgington | The Manslaughter of Marion Edgington and …

In this episode, I tell the story of Nicola Edgington, Marion Edgington and Sally Hodkin. On November 4, 2005, 25-year-old Nicola Edgington stabbed her 60-year-old mum Marion to death. After pleading guilty to manslaughter on...

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May 4, 2023

S09E05 | Nicola Edgington | The Manslaughter of Marion Edgington and …

In this episode, I tell the story of Nicola Edgington, Marion Edgington and Sally Hodkin. On November 4, 2005, 25-year-old Nicola Edgington stabbed her 60-year-old mum Marion to death. After pleading guilty to manslaughter on...

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May 1, 2023

Interview #30 | Sally-Anne Martyn (Author)

I welcome author Sally-Anne Martyn to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Sally-Anne grew up in a small village just outside Sheffield and comes from a working-class background. Her writing is inspired by those women who are...

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May 1, 2023

Interview #30 | Sally-Anne Martyn (Author)

I welcome author Sally-Anne Martyn to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Sally-Anne grew up in a small village just outside Sheffield and comes from a working-class background. Her writing is inspired by those women who are...

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April 27, 2023

S09E04 | Albert Dryden | The Murder of Harry Collinson

In this episode, I tell the story of Albert Dryden and Harry Collinson. In 1988, Albert Dryden built a sunken bungalow on his land without planning permission. Over the next three years, he had a constant back-and-forth battl...

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