Steven Donaldson was the kind of person everyone needs in their life - selfless, thoughtful, kind, and always bringing a smile to the faces of those around him. In June 2018, however, a twisted and sadistic plot to take his life was set in motion by the one person he trusted the most - his girlfriend. With the help of two local brutes, she lured Steven to a park where a vicious assault began. But the horror didn’t end there. This is truly one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking cases I’ve ever researched. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eve Stratford seemed to have it all - a promising modelling career, a rock star boyfriend, and a future full of possibilities. But on a cold March day in 1975, her life was brutally cut short when an unknown attacker took everything from her in her own home. Just six months later, 16-year-old Lynne Weedon, rushing to beat curfew after a night with friends, took a fateful shortcut through a dark alley. She never made it home. Ambushed, assaulted, and left for dead, her case has remained unsolved for decades. For nearly 30 years, these two horrific crimes remained unconnected, until a revolutionary DNA discovery in 2004 linked their fates. Their killer is still at large, and the mystery remains, but one undeniable truth binds them together in a way neither could have imagined. If you have any information about either of these cases, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously by phoning 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org. Alternatively, to speak with someone from the Met Police directly, please call 101. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the early hours of January 1, 1999, 44-year-old Linda Anderson was subjected to a brutal assault in an Edinburgh tenement block which led to her subsequent death the following day. Two trials followed, with the same perpetrator being found guilty of murder twice, despite his first conviction being quashed. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders X | @britishmurders Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 'MacIntyre Investigates' and 'MacIntyre Undercover'. He also presents 'Donal MacIntyre: Unsolved' for the CBS Reality Channel. In his new show 'Donal MacIntyre's Killer Evidence', Donal demonstrates through ten UK and US-based cases that forensics will always uncover the ‘killer evidence’ which brings murderers to justice. ‘Donal MacIntyre’s Killer Evidence’ airs Monday nights at 10pm on CBS Reality until May 29, 2023. CBS Reality is available on Freeview (67), Sky (146), Virgin (148) and Freesat (135) and via the CBS Catchup ChannelsUK App. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 and beaten to death by both men shortly after arriving. Judge Stephen Kramer handed both men a life sentence on February 13, 2004, with minimum terms of 20 years. For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ britishmurders.com/patrickwelch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 three days later by her mum, Sarah Walker. Scott was arrested on suspicion of Bernadette's murder in September 2020 despite her body not being found. He was subsequently handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 years in September 2021 after being found guilty of her murder. Sarah was handed a 6-year jail sentence after being found guilty of two counts of perverting the course of justice. To this day, Bernadette's body has not been found. For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ britishmurders.com/scottwalker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 the grounds of diminished responsibility in October 2006, Nicola was detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. In September 2009, Nicola was discharged to a housing association self-contained flat. On October 10, 2011, Nicola repeatedly spoke with emergency services personnel in an attempt to get herself sectioned. Later that day, she purchased a knife from ASDA and unsuccessfully attempted to murder 22-year-old Kerry Clark with it. She then stole a knife from a butcher's shop and stabbed and killed 58-year-old Sally Hodkin, whom Nicola had chosen to attack randomly. Judge Brian Barker handed Nicola Edgington a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 years on March 4, 2013. Len Hodkin, Sally's son, is the chairperson of the UK charity Hundred Families. You can find out more about Hundred Families here: hundredfamilies.org For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ britishmurders.com/nicolaedgington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 constantly left on the sidelines and ignored. Sally-Anne takes the underdog, allows her the freedom to do what she wants (good or bad) and sees where it takes her. With a diet of 'Hammer House' and 'Tales of the Unexpected' as a child, along with a love for the ridiculous, it is no surprise that her books have chilling themes with a hint of dark humour. Sally-Anne's book, 'The Clinic', was released on October 27, 2022, and is available to purchase here: The Clinic | sallyannemartyn.com For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 battle with Derwentside District Council, who demanded he demolish the bungalow. On June 20, 1991, the council, led by principal planning officer Harry Collinson, arrived at Albert's land, intent on demolishing it themselves. Confronting the councilman with a gun, Albert shot and killed Harry in an incident captured by TV news cameras. Albert received a life sentence for Harry's murder on April 1, 1992, and passed away 26 years later on September 15, 2018. For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ britishmurders.com/albertdryden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 of science and technology in the Police and Crime Standards Directorate. He was at the forefront of ensuring the most effective use of forensic science to combat crime and develop knowledge around applying forensic science and policing tools to support the investigation of violent and acquisitive crimes. He is noted for developing and leading the national programme of cold case review – Operation Advance – and being a national and international speaker on developing DNA and other biometric databases. For his services to forensic science, Bob was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list of 2008. Nowadays, Bob is a Reader in Forensic Science and Director of Student Engagement at the University of Kent for the School of Chemistry and Forensic Science.  For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 home and sold what he could to help fund a lavish weekend of spending. He was arrested two days later in his caravan and subsequently handed a life sentence on March 20, 2018, with a minimum term of 32 years. For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ britishmurders.com/craigkeogh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 transported Lindsay's body to Accrington Cemetery using a wheelie bin - an act he was caught doing on CCTV - and buried her body. Mrs Justice Yip handed Rocky Price a life sentence with a minimum term of 16 years on January 12, 2015, at Preston Crown Court. For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ britishmurders.com/rockyprice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome private investigator David McKelvey to the show in this interview episode.⁣ David was formerly a Detective Chief Inspector in the Metropolitan Police with over 60 commendations, and in 2007, he formed TM Eye, one of the UK’s most active private investigation companies. In this episode, David and I primarily discuss the 1995 Rettondon murders, also known as the Range Rover murders or Essex Murders. David was responsible for first arresting key prosecution witness Darren Nicholls, the man who claimed to have been the getaway driver for Jack Steele and Jack Whomes, who were subsequently convicted of the murders. A gripping new three-part series called "The Essex Murders" launches on Sky Documentaries (and NOW) on April 15, 2023, and features David and his team's efforts to uncover the truth behind one of the most notorious multiple murders in British history. You can find out more about 'TM Eye' here: https://tm-eye.co.uk/ For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On April 30, 1989, a 22-year-old man left his parent's home with his dad's double-barrelled shotgun and headed to a quiet part of Monkseaton in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Over the next twenty minutes, he walked the streets opening fire on almost everyone he came across, killing 41-year-old Kenneth Mackintosh and injuring seventeen others in the process. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders X | @britishmurders Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I tell the story of Lewis Daynes and Breck Bednar. On the morning of February 17, 2014, 18-year-old Lewis Daynes murdered 14-year-old Breck Bednar by stabbing him in the neck. Breck met Lewis online and was lured to his flat the previous evening. Lewis Daynes was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years on January 12, 2015, by Mrs Justice Cox at Chelmsford Crown Court. Lorin LaFave, Breck's mum, founded a charity in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of her son. You can find out more about 'The Breck Foundation' here: breckfoundation.org For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ britishmurders.com⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ britishmurders.com/lewisdaynes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this off-season episode, I'm joined by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories, who tells me (and you) the story of American double murderer Larry Gene Bell. Larry Gene Bell kidnapped 17-year-old Shari Smith on May 31, 1985, and murdered her shortly after. He then taunted Shari's family by making several phone calls and forcing Shari to write them a letter before she was killed. A couple of weeks later, Larry kidnapped 9-year-old Debra Helmick and murdered her in a similar fashion. Once more, he taunted Shari's family after doing so. After his arrest on June 27, 1985, Larry Gene Bell was given the death penalty. He chose the electric chair over lethal injection and was finally executed on October 4, 1996. You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here: https://linktr.ee/KillerStories For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Bobbie's References: www.britishmurders.com/larrygenebell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers. Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children. The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order. Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995. In the first episode of this two-part special, I discussed Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage to each other. This week, I discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.⁣ ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/fredandrosepart2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome investigative reporter Louise Shorter to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Louise is a former producer/director of BBC TV's long-running miscarriage of justice investigative series 'Rough Justice'. She founded 'Inside Justice' in 2010, a registered charity that has built a wholly unique advisory panel of world-renowned experts who work pro bono to strengthen the criminal justice system. In her new show 'Wrongly Accused', Louise will meet the wrongly accused, the family members involved, and those close to the case. Then, Louise and a group of experts will interrogate how the wrongs were corrected from the original trial to put the real killer behind bars. This ground-breaking new true crime series looks at both sides of some of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British criminal history. 'Wrongly Accused' premieres on CBS Reality on March 21, 2023, at 10 pm (GMT) and continues Tuesdays at 10 pm (GMT). CBS Reality can be found on the following channels: Sky 146 Freeview 67 Virgin Media 148 Freesat 135 For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers. Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children. The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order. Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995. In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage. Next week, I'll discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.⁣ ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/fredandrosepart1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome former undercover cop Danni Brooke to the show in this interview episode.⁣ For over a decade, Danni was one of the most effective female undercover cops in the UK, one of a minimal number of women in the Met’s elite unit. She was so successful at taking down criminals that she was seconded to forces around the country. Whether infiltrating organized crime gangs or disrupting drug supply lines, Danni played the innocent Essex girl, fooling even the most suspicious villains, using her quick wits to keep her out of trouble. She loved the job, but the pressures of her work and trying to balance the long hours with being a mother, were to take a toll on her personal life. Now retired as a police officer, Danni has enjoyed a successful television career and is booked as a keynote speaker for various corporate events. Danni is also famed for her role as a Hunter on 'Hunted' and 'Celebrity Hunted' for Channel 4. In her memoir, 'The Girl for the Job', Danni reveals why she left the police, how she found a new career (and love) on C4’s 'Hunted', and why the thrill of covert work still pulls her into private investigations. 'The Girl for the Job' was released on March 2, 2023, and is available to purchase here: The Girl for the Job | Pan Macmillan For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I tell the stories of Christopher Halliwell, Becky Godden-Edwards and Sian O'Callaghan. In March 2011, Halliwell murdered Sian after picking her up in his taxi after she left a Swindon nightclub. He was handed a life sentence with a 25-year minimum for Sian's murder in October 2012. This case is controversial because Halliwell revealed the location of another woman he'd killed, Becky Godden-Edwards, at the same time he revealed the location of Sian's body. Due to PACE being breached by DS Steve Fulcher, Becky's murder wasn't part of the October 2012 trial. Halliwell wouldn't be found guilty of Becky's murder until September 2016, after which he was handed a whole life order. For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/christopherhalliwell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I tell the story of Abdalla Yones and Heshu Yones in this episode. In October 2002, Abdalla murdered his 16-year-old daughter, Heshu, by stabbing her multiple times. Pleading guilty to the murder at The Old Bailey, Abdalla became the first person in UK legal history to admit having carried out an "honour killing". Judge Neil Denison handed Abdalla Yones a life sentence in September 2003 with a minimum term of 14 years. **The following is NOT a sponsored message** If you are experiencing Honour Based Abuse/Violence, or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting Karma Nirvana. Karma Nirvana was established in 1993 as the first specialist charity for victims and survivors. They are committed to ending Honour Based Abuse in the UK. Tel: 0800 5999 247 Web: karmanirvana.org.uk For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/abdallayones/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome former police officer Matt Calveley to the show in this interview episode.⁣ With an astonishing career spanning three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Matt arrested over 1,000 criminals, covered a quarter of a million miles on foot and wheels and was injured more than 30 times on duty. He retired in 2016 with over a dozen commendations, a People of Achievement award and the Livia Award for Professionalism and Services to Justice. On London's front line, he dealt with horrific death scenes, served as a Custody Sergeant, provided jury protection during a huge corruption trial, qualified as a mass fatality specialist and once got bitten by an escaped squirrel monkey called Clive. In his memoir 'Cops and Horrors: Secret Tales from the Front Line', Matt offers an up close and personal view into the life of a dedicated officer serving in one of the biggest police forces in the world. 'Cops and Horrors' was released on April 14, 2022, and is available to purchase here: Cops and Horrors (Mirror Books) | Amazon UK For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I tell the story of Odessa Carey Snr and Odessa Carey Jnr in this episode. In April 2019, Odessa Jnr murdered her mum, Odessa Snr, after attacking her with a mallet. She then removed her mum's head using scissors and knives before later removing her brain. After the murder, Odessa Jnr carried her mum's decapitated head around in a plastic carrier bag and reportedly kissed it on the forehead in front of a family friend. Judge Paul Sloan handed Odessa Jnr a hospital order on March 12, 2020, after deeming her not fit enough to stand trial. WARNING: This episode focuses heavily on Odessa Jnr's lifelong mental health issues and might be a difficult listen for some. **The following is NOT a sponsored message** If you are suffering from mental health problems or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting the following charities: Mind (ENG & WAL): 0300 123 3393 The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SCO): 0344 800 0550 The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health (NI): 028 9032 8474 / 00353 42 938 5736 For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/odessacarey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome Colin "The Real Manhunter" Sutton to the show in this interview episode. Colin spent the last nine years of his three-decade-long police career as a Senior Investigating Officer for the Met Police’s Murder Squad. During that time, he and his team caught serial murderer Levi Bellfield and serial rapist Delroy Grant. British TV drama 'Manhunt' was based on those two high-profile investigations, with Martin Clunes starring as Colin. Follow Colin here: Facebook | Colin Sutton - Writer & Broadcaster Instagram | @c0linsutt0n X | @colinsutton ***This interview was recorded on February 6, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I tell the story of Damian Rzeszowski and his family in this episode. On August 14, 2011, Damian and his wife Izabela returned from a couple's trip to their native Poland. Later that day, the family planned on hosting a barbecue. After being berated by Izabela for leaving the kids alone in the house whilst she went to collect her friend, Damian snapped. He grabbed two kitchen knives and, within the space of 15 minutes, murdered Izabela, Marek Gartska, his father-in-law, Kinga and Kacper, his two children, and Marta and Julia de la Haye, Izabela's friend and her daughter. Damian then turned the knife on himself but survived his self-inflicted injuries. Judge Michael Birt handed Damian six concurrent 30-year sentences on October 29, 2012, after he was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility. Damian Rzeszowski took his own life at HMP Full Sutton on March 31, 2018. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/damianrzeszowski/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome award-winning investigator Oliver Laurence to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Oliver spent over 12 years as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police, South Australia Police and Queensland Police Service. Since retiring from the police, Oliver has achieved great things as a security and intelligence investigator, including receiving the UK Investigator of the Year award in 2019. He is currently a managing partner of I-OnAsia, a global risk management company, and the host of 'Protect & Serve', a podcast that sees Oliver chat with various people in law enforcement. Check out 'Protect and Serve' here: Protect and Serve | Apple Podcasts Protect and Serve | Spotify For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I tell the story of Kenneth Bill and John Hay in this episode. On March 15, 2012, Kenneth lured John to his unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate on the pretence of him pricing up some building work. Once there, Kenneth beat John to death inside the unit, burned his body and disposed of the ashes at a local recycling centre. Kenneth was in love with Carol Hay, John's wife, and wanted him out of the picture so that he could pursue a relationship with her. Judge Peter Benson handed Kenneth a life sentence on September 21, 2012, with a minimum term of 22 years. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/kennethbill/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I tell the story of Anxiang Du and the Ding family in this episode. On April 29, 2011, Anxiang Du left his Coventry home and headed for Northampton. It was in a house there that he murdered Jeff, Helen, Xing and Alice Ding. The apparent motive behind the massacre was Anxiang losing a decade-long legal battle against the Dings, his former business partners. On November 28, 2013, Mr Justice Flaux handed Anxiang Du a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/anxiangdu/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome forensic anthropologist Sam Rennie to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Sam is an academic with a background in biological and forensic anthropology. He has experience working as a certified forensic anthropologist (FA-III) in the UK and as a search and recovery specialist in DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) incidents. He is also a member of the UK - DVI Forensic Anthropology Cadre. Sam is currently the programme lead for BSc Forensic Biology at Bournemouth University and is a senior lecturer in Forensic Investigation. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I tell the story of Gordon and Carol Park. In July 1976, Gordon Park returned to his Leece home from a family trip to Blackpool with his three children to discover that his wife, Carol, was missing. In August 1997, 21 years after she went missing, Carol Park's body was found by amateur divers in Coniston Water, a lake in the Lake District. Gordon was arrested on suspicion of Carol's murder in that same month, but the charges were later dropped. However, he was re-arrested in January 2004 and found guilty of Carol's murder in January 2005. In 2010, on his 66th birthday, Gordon Park took his own life. A posthumous appeal of his conviction was referred to the Court of Appeal in October 2018, but it was dismissed in May 2020. This incredibly divisive case was referred to in the media as 'The Lady in the Lake trial'. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/gordonpark/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the third episode of season 8, I tell the story of Graeme Neale and Lynn Goldingay. In March 1985, Radio Trent DJ Graeme Neale murdered his ex-girlfriend Lynn Goldingay after a heated argument following a Paul Young concert. Graeme had no idea that Lynn was seeing another man, Duncan McCracken, and wouldn't find out until hearing of Duncan's suicide on a prison radio in late May 1985. A week later, whilst on remand, Graeme was found hanged in his cell at Lincoln Prison. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/graemeneale/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome journalist and author Jeremy Craddock to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Jeremy began his career in journalism as a trainee reporter for his hometown newspaper, the weekly Westmorland Gazette. Since then, he has worked on many newspapers across the north of England, done shifts on the nationals in Manchester, and written features for many magazines. Jeremy is now a lecturer in multimedia journalism at Manchester Metropolitan University whilst occasionally working as a freelance writer.  Jeremy's first book, 'The Jigsaw Murders: The True Story of the Ruxton Killings and the Birth of Modern Forensics', was released on May 28, 2021, and is available to purchase here: The Jigsaw Murders | The History Press For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of season 8, I tell the story of serial killer Peter Moore, The Man in Black. In late 1995, cinema owner Peter Moore killed four innocent men in North Wales. He murdered John Henry Roberts, Edward Carthy, Keith Randles and Anthony Davies between September and December that year. Moore was handed four life sentences in 1996 with a recommendation that he never be released from prison. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/petermoore/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of season 8, I tell the story of Nathan Matthews, Shauna Hoare and Becky Watts. On February 19, 2015, Nathan strangled Becky, his step-sister, to death at her home in Bristol. He then transported Becky's body to his girlfriend's house and dismembered her using a circular saw. The body parts were then taken to one of Nathan's friend's houses and dumped in his shed. On November 13, 2015, Nathan Matthews was found guilty of murdering Becky Watts and handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years. Shauna Hoare, Nathan's girlfriend, was found guilty of manslaughter at the same trial and handed a 17-year sentence. **The following is NOT a sponsored message** If you think you have an eating disorder or are concerned that someone you know may have one, please consider contacting Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity. Beat provides helplines for people of all ages, offering support and information about eating disorders no matter where you are on your journey. The below helplines are free to call from all phones: ENG: 0808 801 0677 SCO: 0808 801 0432 WAL: 0808 801 0433 NI: 0808 801 0434 ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/nathanmatthews/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

74-year-old Linda Maggs was in bed when her 70-year-old husband entered the room on the morning of February 6, 2021, holding a knife in his hand. With an acrimonious divorce about to finalise, Linda was stabbed to death by her husband, who then proceeded to phone the police and confess to what he'd just done. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders X | @britishmurders Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome forensic scientist Ray Fysh to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Ray began working for the Met Police in the 1970s when a forensic investigation was seen as little more than a geeky sideshow, existing only to confirm or eliminate evidence. By the mid-90s, Ray and his team had made huge progress in their field, contributing to the UK becoming a world-leading innovator in forensic techniques. Ray was named Special Adviser (SA) to the Forensic Science Service. As the SA, Ray worked alongside Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs) from day one of a case, directing his team to identify forensic opportunities and harvest case-cracking clues. Ray's first book, 'Shallow Graves: My Life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest Cases', was released on September 1, 2022, and is available to purchase here: Shallow Graves | John Blake For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zoom Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this off-season episode, I'm joined by Grace Cordell of REDRUM and HUMANS, who will tell me (and you) the story of the hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648. On November 23, 1985, a Boeing 737-200 airliner was hijacked on its Athens-to-Cairo route by three terrorists - Salem Chakore, Omar Rezaq and Nar Al-Din Bou Said. The plane was forced to land at Luqa Airport in Malta due to serious pressurization problems and dangerously low fuel levels. A subsequent raid on the aircraft by Egyptian troops killed 56 of the 86 passengers, 2 of the 3 hijackers and 2 of the 6 crew members. Until 9/11, the hijacking of EgyptAir Flight 648 was considered the most infamous in aviation history. You can find and support 'REDRUM and HUMANS' here: REDRUM | Apple Podcasts REDRUM | Spotify HUMANS | YouTube For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the sixth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories tells me the story of Alexandra Pesic's murder. Former beauty queen and dental assistant Alexandra met a fellow Yugoslavian woman named Jelka Pesic whilst attending an open house with her mum in Vancouver, Canada. Alexandra was soon introduced to Jelka's son, Joe, and the pair went on to marry. Jelka was an overbearing "monster-in-law", making life extremely difficult for Alexandra. Finally, things got so bad that Alexandra divorced Joe and was granted custody of their son, Brandon. Inspired by the plot of a true crime book focusing on the murder case of Cindy James, Jelka planned the murder of Alexandra with the help of hitmen Milan Nenadic and David Segoviano. Jelka, Milan and David all received life sentences for Alenxadra's murder, which equates to 25 years in Canada. You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here: https://linktr.ee/KillerStories For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Bobbie's References: www.britishmurders.com/alexandrapesic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome Simon Farquhar to the show in this interview episode. Simon is a writer, broadcaster and playwright with extensive experience writing for digital platforms, the broadsheet press and magazines. He has made documentaries, commentated on the arts, published books and had dramas presented on the stage. His first book 'A Dangerous Place: The Story of the Railway Murders' was shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Non-Fiction. Simon's latest book 'A Desperate Business: The Murder of Muriel McKay', was released on October 27, 2022, and is available to purchase here: A Desperate Business | The History Press For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the season 7 special, I tell the story of Dr Harold Shipman, dubbed by the media as "Dr Death". Shipman was arrested on September 7, 1998, after police raided his home. The body of Kathleen Grundy, one of Shipman's former patients, was exhumed and examined after her daughter deemed it suspicious that her mother's will excluded her children but left a large sum to Shipman. Kathleen's body was found to contain traces of diamorphine, which contradicted her death being the result of old age as stated on her death certificate written by, you guessed it, Dr Harold Shipman. In total, Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 people, but the frightening reality is that his victim count is thought to be more than 250. In the first episode of this two-part special, I discussed Shipman's early life and background, his journey to becoming a GP with his own practice and what is thought to be his first-ever murder. ⁣ This week, I'll discuss the murders he was convicted of, the trial and its aftermath. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/haroldshipmanpart2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the season 7 special, I tell the story of Dr Harold Shipman, dubbed by the media as "Dr Death". Shipman was arrested on September 7, 1998, after police raided his home. The body of Kathleen Grundy, one of Shipman's former patients, was exhumed and examined after her daughter deemed it suspicious that her mother's will excluded her children but left a large sum to Shipman. Kathleen's body was found to contain traces of diamorphine, which contradicted her death being the result of old age as stated on her death certificate written by, you guessed it, Dr Harold Shipman. In total, Shipman was convicted of murdering 15 people, but the frightening reality is that his victim count is thought to be more than 250. In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Shipman's early life and background, his journey to becoming a GP with his own practice and what is thought to be his first-ever murder. Next week, I'll discuss the murders, the trial and its aftermath.⁣ ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/haroldshipmanpart1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome Dr Shahed Yousaf to the show in this interview episode. Dr Yousaf is a GP who works in prisons, in substance misuse and with the homeless community. He was shortlisted for the Bath Flash Fiction Prize 2016, commended for the Faber & Faber FAB Prize 2017 and won a place on the Writing West Midlands Room 204 Mentoring scheme and the Middle Way Mentoring Project in 2019. Dr Yousaf's first book 'Stitched Up: Stories of life and death from a prison doctor', was released on July 7, 2022, and is available to purchase here: Stitched Up | Bantam Press For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the tenth and final episode of season 7, I tell the story of Liam Naylor and Doreen Walker. On April 1, 2014, Naylor broke into the house of 75-year-old Doreen and murdered her before stealing the £104 pension money she'd collected earlier that day. He used the money to treat his friends to a night out in Barnsley. The following day, Naylor was arrested on suspicion of murder in Skegness. On October 16, 2014, Liam Naylor was found guilty of murdering Doreen Walker and handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/liamnaylor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the ninth episode of season 7, I tell the story of Mark Bridger and April Jones. On October 1, 2012, 5-year-old April Jones was abducted and murdered by 46-year-old Mark Bridger. April's disappearance sparked the biggest search for a missing person in UK police history after the national Child Rescue Alert (CRA) system was triggered. On May 30, 2013, Mark Bridger was found guilty of murdering April Jones and handed a whole life order. To this day, April's body has not been found. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/markbridger/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome Kim Booth to the show in this interview episode. Kim spent 35 years in the Lincolnshire Police after joining as a cadet in the early seventies. He has been involved in investigating approximately 23 murders and is now writing books on true crime and crime fiction. Kim's first book 'A Cruel Deception: The true story of a wicked and cunning fraud... and the search for justice', was released in January 2019 and is available to purchase here: A Cruel Deception | Amazon UK For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome podcaster Wendy Cee to the show in this interview episode. In December 2007, Graham Birchwood orchestrated the murder of his wife, Sharon - Wendy's beloved aunt - by hiring a hitman named Paul Cryne. In this episode, Wendy reflects on her cherished memories of Sharon, delves into the gripping details of the murder investigation, and discusses the profound impact it had on their family. Wendy is one half of the award-winning true crime podcast 'Foul Play: Crime Series'. Her co-host, Shane, brings a towering American presence reminiscent of a friendly giant, with Wendy offering a beacon of English charm. Together, they form quite the dynamic duo. They delved into Sharon Birchwood's murder across eight episodes for the show's fifteenth season. For all things 'Foul Play', head to their website: itsfoulplay.com ***This interview was recorded on February 5, 2024. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more! Do you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the eighth episode of season 7, I tell the story of Luke Mitchell and Jodi Jones. This incredibly divisive case began on June 30, 2003, when 14-year-old Jodi Jones was brutally murdered on an isolated footpath in Dalkeith, Scotland. Fellow 14-year-old Luke Mitchell, Jodi's boyfriend, was the one who found her body, and the police treated him as their key suspect from the very beginning. On February 11, 2005, Luke was found guilty of murdering Jodi and handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years. Luke has continued to proclaim his innocence and insists that someone else was responsible for murdering Jodi. Those on Luke's side have praised a recent Channel 5 documentary focusing on the case, but those who believe he is guilty have criticised it for being too heavily biased and for omitting key evidence. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/lukemitchell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the seventh episode of season 7, I tell the story of Leigh Ann Sabine. In 1997, John Sabine disappeared after moving to a flat in Beddau, South Wales, with his wife, Ann, who also went by Leigh. Neighbours assumed the couple had divorced, but the truth would come to light 18 years later. Less than a month after Ann succumbed to brain cancer in October 2015, the body of her husband, John, was found in her garden. It is unclear if Ann murdered John, but an inquest has recorded a verdict of unlawful killing. This is one of the most unusual cases I've ever researched. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ My recording equipment:⁣ Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded and Edited in:⁣ Hindenberg PRO References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/leighannsabine/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I welcome Robin Jarossi to the show in this interview episode. Robin is a London-based journalist and true crime author who contributes to documentaries such as Murder by the Sea, Voice of a Killer, The Real Prime Suspect and Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer. He is currently working on a book about corruption and how the hit BBC drama Line of Duty echoes real-life wrongdoing in the police. Robin's latest book 'Murder by the Sea: True Crime Stories from our Sinister Shores', was released on July 7, 2022, and is available to purchase here: Murder by the Sea | Mardle Books For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone Cloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1 Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm Recorded using: Zencastr Edited in: Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices