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Sept. 18, 2023

Interview #40 | Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation with St…

I welcome former Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Steven Keogh back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his second book, 'Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper: A 21st Century Investigation.' In it, Steve a...

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Sept. 14, 2023

Chesterfield's Darkest Day: The 1977 Pottery Cottage Murders

In this off-season episode, I bring you the story of the murders of Amy Minton, Arthur Minton, Richard Moran and Sarah Moran in a case commonly referred to as the Pottery Cottage murders. As told by my guest Sally-Anne Martyn...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Interview #39 | The Mind Detective: Exploring Forensic Psychology wit…

I welcome Dr Keri Nixon to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a consultant forensic psychologist. Dr Nixon is chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered as a forensic psychologis...

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Sept. 7, 2023

S10E10 | The Murder of Avril Dunn (Luton, 1985)

In this episode, I tell the story of Avril Dunn, a 26-year-old woman murdered in Luton, Bedfordshire, on September 14, 1985. Avril went to The Heron, a local pub, that Saturday evening and was seen playing darts with some of …

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Aug. 31, 2023

S10E09 | The Murder of Barbara Waterhouse (Horsforth, 1891)

In this episode, I tell the story of Barbara Waterhouse, a 5-year-old girl murdered in Horsforth, Leeds, on June 6, 1891. Whilst out playing with her friends, Barbara suddenly disappeared after last being seen perusing some a...

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Aug. 24, 2023

S10E08 | The Murder of PC George Russell (Oxenholme, 1965)

In this episode, I tell the story of George Russell, a 35-year-old Police Constable murdered in Oxenholme, Cumbria, on February 10, 1965. George and several other Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary officers attempted to ...

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Aug. 21, 2023

Interview #38 | The True Story of 'Line of Duty' with Robin Jarossi

I welcome journalist and writer Robin Jarossi back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his book 'The Real Ted Hastings: The True Story of the Copper at the Heart of Line of Duty' . 'Line of Duty' …

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Aug. 17, 2023

S10E07 | The Murder of Ricky Wyatt | Villain: Kathryn Taylor

In this episode, I tell the story of Ricky Wyatt, a 34-year-old father-of-one who was murdered in Laindon, Essex, on September 1, 2006. Ricky was confronted by 32-year-old Kathryn Taylor and 29-year-old Matthew Boulton in a c...

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Aug. 10, 2023

S10E06 | The Murder of Alan Livesey | Villain: Margaret Livesey?

In this episode, I discuss the story of Alan Livesey, a 14-year-old schoolboy and Army Cadet who was murdered in bizarre circumstances in 1979. On February 22, Alan was left home alone when his dad, Bob, left for his night …

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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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