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British Murders with Stuart Blues

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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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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 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 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 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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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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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 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 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 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 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 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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