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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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Nov. 23, 2023

S11E09 | The Murder of Catherine Kelly (Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, 20…

In this episode, I tell the story of Catherine Kelly, a 71-year-old woman killed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on February 11, 2017. Catherine had spent that Saturday evening attending a 21st birthday party with her 41-year-o...

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Nov. 20, 2023

Interview #45 | Crime and Punishment in Tudor England with April Tayl…

I welcome April Taylor to the show in this interview episode to discuss her new book, 'Crime and Punishment in Tudor England: From Alchemists to Zealots.' The book tells the story of the law's enactment and its penalties from...

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Nov. 16, 2023

S11E08 | The Murder of Louise Sellars (Appley Bridge, Greater Manches…

In this episode, I tell the story of Louise Sellars, a 15-year-old girl killed in Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, on August 13, 1995. That Sunday evening, Louise left her home to meet her friend Kelly Morrisey and spent a ...

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Nov. 9, 2023

S11E07 | The Murder of Teddy Tilston (Birkenhead, Merseyside, 2017)

In this episode, I tell the story of Teddy Tilston, a 2-year-old boy killed in Birkenhead, Merseyside, on March 1, 2017. Teddy was being cared for by 28-year-old Craig Smith, his mum's partner, when the emergency services wer...

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Nov. 2, 2023

S11E06 | The Murder of Kenneth Syme (Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, …

In this episode, I tell the story of Kenneth Syme, a 48-year-old man killed in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on January 1, 1995. Kenneth attended a Hogmanay party at a tenement in Faifley, close to his home, and was later t...

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Oct. 26, 2023

S11E05 | The Murder of Fred Barras (Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, 1999)

In this episode, I tell the story of Fred Barras, a 16-year-old boy killed in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, on August 20, 1999. Fred and his friend, 29-year-old Brendon Fearon, were burgling the isolated farmhouse Bleak House when...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Interview #44 | The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher with P…

I welcome Paul MacNamara to the show in this interview episode to discuss his debut book, 'The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher.' Paul was born in Sydney and has worked as an educator in several correctional centres...

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Oct. 19, 2023

S11E04 | The Murder of Joanne Nelson (Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire,…

In this episode, I tell the story of Joanne Nelson, a 22-year-old woman murdered in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, in February 2005. Joanne and her fiancée, Paul Dyson, lived together in Hotham Road North, Hull, but Dyson ha...

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Oct. 12, 2023

S11E03 | The Manslaughter of Nicole Lewis (Tuebrook, Merseyside, 2002)

In this episode, I tell the story of Nicole Lewis, a 24-year-old mother-of-two murdered in Tuebrook, Merseyside, on March 5, 2002. Nicole and her fiancée, Mark Wilkinson, separated in February 2002 after a domestic incident t...

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Oct. 9, 2023

Interview #43 | The Strange Case of Reverend Emyr Owen: A True Crime …

I welcome Welsh filmmaker Rhys Edwards to the show in this interview episode to discuss his documentary, 'The Rev.' As a cameraman, Rhys has won many awards and filmed hundreds of factual and entertainment programmes, buildin...

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Oct. 5, 2023

S11E02 | The Murder of Gillian Atkins (Deeping St James, 1983)

In this episode, I tell the story of Gillian Atkins, a 14-year-old girl murdered in Deeping St James, Lincolnshire, on April 14, 1983. Gillian popped out to buy a packet of crisps that evening and was last seen standing alone...

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Oct. 2, 2023

Interview #42 | Beyond the Prison Bars: A Conversation with Ex-Govern…

I welcome Vanessa Frake-Harris MBE to the show in this interview episode to discuss her book, 'The Governor: My Life Inside Britain's Most Notorious Prisons.' Having worked for 16 years in a high-security women's prison deali...

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Sept. 28, 2023

S11E01 | The Murder of Kelly Hyde (Ammanford, 2007)

In this episode, I tell the story of Kelly Hyde, a 24-year-old woman murdered in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, on September 27, 2007. Kelly dropped her car off at a local garage that morning as its MOT test was booked. As she …

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Sept. 25, 2023

Interview #41 | Decoding Crime: Criminology Insights from Dr Honor Do…

I welcome Dr Honor Doro Townshend to the show in this interview episode to discuss all things true crime and criminology.​ Dr Townshend (BA (Hons), MSc, PhD) is a presenter, researcher and lecturer whose recent research proje...

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Sept. 21, 2023

The Killamarsh Murders: An Avoidable Tragedy? (Derbyshire, 2021)

In this end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Terri Harris, John and Lacey Bennett and Connie Gent, who were murdered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, on September 18, 2021. Terri and her two children, John and Lacey, lived ...

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