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March 14, 2024

The Murder of Moriah Wilson (Austin, Texas, 2022) | Feat. Grace from …

When professional cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson was found dead in her friend's home in Austin, Texas, on May 11, 2022, with multiple gunshot wounds, nobody could have anticipated that the hunt for her killer would end in the Rep...

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March 7, 2024

S12E10 | The Murder of Jamie Lavis (Openshaw, Greater Manchester, 199…

When young Jamie Lavis vanished from his family home, the community rallied in a search effort. Little did anyone, including the police, know that the man spearheading the search was, in fact, the perpetrator responsible for ...

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March 4, 2024

Interview #52 | The Mysterious Mrs Hood: Kim Donovan discusses writin…

I welcome author Kim Donovan to the show in this interview episode. Kim is a senior academic librarian at the University of Brighton. She has extensive experience conducting in-depth research using various information sources...

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Feb. 29, 2024

S12E09 | The Murder of Michael Beckwith (Harwich, Essex, 2016)

In this episode, I tell the story of Michael Beckwith, a 44-year-old man killed in Harwich, Essex, in July 2016. Michael was asked to meet up with 21-year-old Rebecca Ryan on July 31 to discuss their relationship, which had e...

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Feb. 22, 2024

S12E08 | The Murder of Mary McLaughlin (Partick, Glasgow, 1984)

In this episode, I tell the story of Mary McLaughlin, a 58-year-old woman killed in Partick, Glasgow, in September 1984. Mary was last seen in the company of a stranger, a man, on September 26, 1984, after spending the evenin...

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Feb. 20, 2024

True Crime Podcasters Roundtable (February 2024)

I was recently asked to participate in the monthly True Crime Podcasters' Roundtable, hosted by Adam from the UK True Crime podcast with Mike from Murder Mile and Paul, the True Crime Enthusiast. Bethan from Seeing Red was al...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Interview #51 | The Truth About My Murder: Dr Richard Shepherd discus…

I welcome back retired forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd to the show in this interview episode. In December 2023, TRUE CRIME (formerly CBS Reality) announced that its original true crime series, 'The Truth About My Mur...

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Feb. 15, 2024

S12E07 | The Murder of Ermatati Rodgers (Gwersyllt, Wrexham, 2008)

In this episode, I tell the story of Ermatati Rodgers, a 41-year-old woman killed in Gwersyllt, Wrexham, in April 2008. Tati (as she was known) arrived in the UK from her native Indonesia in 1996 with her then-husband. On Jan...

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Feb. 8, 2024

S12E06 | The Murder of Joshua Hall (Cam, Gloucestershire, 2021)

In this episode, I tell the story of Joshua Hall, a 17-year-old boy killed in Cam, Gloucestershire, in April 2021. Joshua had agreed to meet fellow teenager, 15-year-old Harley Demmon, at Cam Sports Club to "sort out their di...

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Feb. 5, 2024

Interview #50 | In Two Minds: Dr Sohom Das Discusses His Career as a …

I welcome Dr Sohom Das to the show in this interview episode. Dr Das is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist who treats and rehabilitates mentally disordered offenders. He is also an experienced expert witness who regularly pro...

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Jan. 25, 2024

S12E04 | The Murder of Juliet Callaghan (Swinton, Greater Manchester,…

In this episode, I tell the story of Juliet Callaghan, a 12-year-old girl killed in Swinton, Greater Manchester, in March 1966. Juliet was attacked and killed by a 16-year-old boy called Gordon Wheeler while walking home from...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Interview #49 | George Murdoch Revisited: Ryan Ogilvie Discusses His …

I welcome Ryan Ogilvie to the show in this interview episode to discuss his new podcast series Who is the Cheese Wire Killer? At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare …

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Jan. 18, 2024

S12E03 | The Murder of Claire Morris (Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, 1994)

In this episode, I tell the story of Claire Morris, a 32-year-old woman killed near Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, in May 1994. Claire was killed by her husband, Malcolm Webster, just eight months after they tied the knot. She wa...

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Jan. 11, 2024

S12E02 | The Murder of Paul Norfolk (Haverhill, Suffolk, 2011)

In this episode, I tell the story of Paul Norfolk, a 77-year-old man killed in Haverhill, Suffolk, in December 2011. Paul lived in his semi-detached home with his wife, Esme, and her carer, 49-year-old Thailand native Bunthaw...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Interview #48 | UK True Crime: Adam Lloyd Discusses His Podcasting Jo…

I welcome Adam Lloyd to the show in this interview episode. Adam is the creator and host of UK True Crime, one of the UK's most successful independent true crime podcasts. With a new episode every week since 2016, UK …

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Jan. 4, 2024

S12E01 | The Murder of Rachael Lean (Buxton, Norfolk, 1995)

In this episode, I tell the story of Rachael Lean, an 18-year-old killed near Buxton, Norfolk, in September 1995. Rachael's sudden disappearance on September 5, after missing a dinner appointment with her mum, prompted a five...

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Dec. 28, 2023

Best of 2023: Interviews (Part 2)

As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 27 interviews I've conducted this year. This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #21 …

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Dec. 28, 2023

Best of 2023: Interviews (Part 1)

As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 27 interviews I've conducted this year. This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #21 …

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Dec. 21, 2023

Lynda and Dawn | Part 2: A DNA Revolution

In this two-part end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, who were murdered in Narborough and Enderby, Leicestershire, in 1983 and 1986. Last week, in part 1, I explored the lives of Lynda an...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Interview #47 | Crisis Averted: Insights from Hostage Negotiator Nick…

I welcome Nicky Perfect to the show in this interview episode to discuss her incredible career as a hostage and crisis negotiator. Nicky is an internationally renowned expert trainer, specialising in communication, negotiatio...

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Dec. 14, 2023

Lynda and Dawn | Part 1: Young Lives Cut Short

In this two-part end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, who were murdered in Narborough and Enderby, Leicestershire, in 1983 and 1986. In this first part, I explore the lives of Lynda and D...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Interview #46 | Cops Gone Bad: Dan Korn and Diana Carter Discuss the …

I welcome Dan Korn and Diana Carter to the show in this interview episode to discuss the brand-new series, 'Cops Gone Bad.' It follows on from the success of 'Cops Who Kill' , Crime + Investigation’s third highest-rated premi...

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Dec. 7, 2023

Lost in Panama: The Enigmatic Story of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon…

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season collaboration episode that delves into a mysterious and highly debated case from the Republic of Panama, Central America. Mark and Betha...

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Nov. 30, 2023

S11E10 | The Murder of Georgia Williams (Wellington, Shropshire, 2013)

In this episode, I tell the story of Georgia Williams, a 17-year-old girl killed in Wellington, Shropshire, on May 26, 2013. Georgia left her parents' home that Sunday evening shortly before 8 pm to take part in what she thou...

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