Episodes

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I welcome forensic scientist Robert (Bob) Green to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Bob worked for the Forensic Science Service (FSS) in research and service development before moving to the Home Office to become the head...

I welcome forensic scientist Robert (Bob) Green to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Bob worked for the Forensic Science Service (FSS) in research and service development before moving to the Home Office to become the head...

In this episode, I tell the story of Craig Keogh and Jane Hings. On September 24, 2017, 72-year-old Jane Hings was sexually assaulted and murdered by 25-year-old Craig Keogh in her Fleckney bungalow. Craig then burgled Jane's...

In this episode, I tell the story of Craig Keogh and Jane Hings. On September 24, 2017, 72-year-old Jane Hings was sexually assaulted and murdered by 25-year-old Craig Keogh in her Fleckney bungalow. Craig then burgled Jane's...

In this episode, I tell the story of Rocky Price and Lindsay Birbeck. On August 12, 2019, 47-year-old teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered by 16-year-old Rocky Price in a seemingly random attack. Rocky then transpo...