This Much Is True Crime is one of the UK's leading true crime podcasts, exploring the biggest crime stories making headlines in the UK and around the world every Wednesday.
Join Britain's leading criminologist, Professor David Wilson, and journalist and TV producer Martin Frizell as they examine the cases everyone is talking about, speak to the people at the heart of extraordinary crimes, and discuss the latest true crime documentaries and dramas.
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The Welsh Vampire: Criminologist Explains What Drove Him to Murder
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 54:01
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In November 2001, 90 year old Mabel Leyshon was murdered inside her home on Anglesey in one of Wales's most disturbing murder cases.Her killer was 17 year old Mathew Hardman, a former paperboy who had developed an obsession with vampires and the idea that he could achieve immortality.
Mabel was stabbed 22 times before her body was subjected to a series of bizarre rituals. Hardman removed her heart, drank her blood and positioned two fire pokers at her feet in the shape of a cross.
The case became known as the ‘Welsh Vampire Murder’, but what drove a teenager to commit such an extraordinary crime? We look back at Mabel's murder, the evidence that led police to Hardman and the disturbing obsession behind the killing.
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Why Did Luigi Mangione Plead Guilty?
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Duration 01:01:12
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The case of Luigi Mangione has become one of the most closely followed criminal cases in America.
Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot dead in Manhattan in December 2024. The case has attracted extraordinary public attention, from the circumstances surrounding Thompson's death to the reaction to Mangione himself.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine the case against Mangione, the evidence surrounding the shooting and the unusual legal questions emerging as the case progresses.
They also discuss the intense fascination with Mangione, why this particular case has captured so much attention and what could happen next as the legal proceedings continue.
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Lucy Letby: Inside the Case with Author Chris Morris
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 01:11:59
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Bombshell new findings from the Thirlwall Inquiry have concluded that Lucy Letby could and should have been stopped sooner, potentially saving the lives of three of her victims.
The inquiry found serious safeguarding failures at the Countess of Chester Hospital and concluded that the failure to alert police earlier to concerns about Letby's conduct had devastating consequences for children and their families.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell are joined by Christopher Morris, author of a new book examining the Lucy Letby case. They discuss the findings of the inquiry, the ongoing investigation into potential corporate manslaughter and gross negligence at the hospital, and the growing debate surrounding the safety of Letby's convictions.
While the Thirlwall Inquiry made clear its position that Letby is responsible for the crimes for which she was convicted, Morris's book brings together experts who question whether her convictions are safe and explores the possibility of the case returning to the Court of Appeal.
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Lindsay Clancy: Inside the Trial That Divided America
Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 57:51
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy has become one of the most closely watched criminal cases in America, but after weeks in court, it ended without a verdict.
Clancy was on trial over the deaths of her three young children, with her defence arguing that she was not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. After deliberations, the jury was unable to reach the unanimous verdict required, resulting in a mistrial.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine the case, the arguments surrounding Clancy's mental state and the extraordinary circumstances that left the jury unable to agree.
They also discuss the intense public attention surrounding the trial, how one dissenting juror can result in a mistrial and what could happen next in a case that has divided opinion across America.
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Sarah Everard: The Police Failures That Let a Killer Slip Through
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 58:16
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How did a serving police officer with a history of concerning allegations remain in the Metropolitan Police?
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine the murder of Sarah Everard by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens and the series of failures that preceded her death.
They discuss the allegations of indecent exposure and other concerning behaviour linked to Couzens before the murder, the opportunities that were missed to identify the danger he posed, and the wider questions the case raises about police vetting, accountability and the protection of women.
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Preston Davey: The Inquiry That Could Bring His Case to Downing Street
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 • Duration 01:02:42
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What’s new in the Preston Davey Scandal?
Child killer Jamie Varley has been under 24hr hour watch since his jailing for the murder of toddler Preston Davey, he’s even changed his name at notorious Wakefield Prison hoping it might protect him from other inmates at what’s called ‘Monster Mansion’.
Meanwhile, the campaign to force a public inquiry into the crime that shocked the nation this summer is being taken to Downing Street any day now for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to review.
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The Tube Predator Who Brutally Murdered Two Women
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 59:39
Simon Levy sexually assaulted women on the London Underground before going on to murder two women.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine Levy's crimes and the failures of the Metropolitan Police in dealing with his offending. They discuss how his behaviour escalated, whether warning signs were missed and whether more could have been done to stop him before he went on to kill.
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How a brutal murder unfolded in a quiet Cornish village | James Desborough
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 • Duration 54:45
This week, we're discussing the case of James Desborough, the killer whose crimes in Cornwall earned him comparisons to the fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Desborough murdered two men at his isolated shack in the Cornish woods before later killing his own cellmate while serving time in prison.
We look at Desborough's three murders, what happened at the secluded woodland shack, and how a man already convicted of killing twice was able to murder again behind bars. We also explore the comparisons between Desborough and Dexter, and what we actually know about the man dubbed the "Cornwall Killer".
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New Ransom Notes Released in the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping | UPDATE
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 54:10
Does the motive for the alleged kidnapping of grandmother Nancy Guthrie lead back to a Manhattan tv studio and an obsessive fan?Kidnapping claims, mysterious ransom notes, and fresh developments—this episode examines the latest verified updates in the Nancy Guthrie case, separating confirmed facts from rumor and exploring what investigators have revealed so far.
On 1 February 2026, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News journalist Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home in Arizona. Bloodstains found at the scene confirmed she had been taken against her will, triggering a major investigation involving the FBI, US Customs and Border Protection, and local law enforcement.
We examine the chilling ransom notes demanding payment in cryptocurrency, the newly released doorbell camera footage of a masked suspect, and what these latest developments could mean for one of America's most closely watched kidnapping investigations.
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What Happens When Britain’s Prisons are Full? Do We Offer Early Release to Murderers and Rapists?
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 53:41
Britain’s prisons are full — and thousands of offenders are being released earlier than expected to create space.
But who is being let out, how much of their sentence are they actually serving, and what happens when prison capacity begins to dictate justice?
In this episode, we examine Britain’s overcrowding crisis and the emergency early-release schemes introduced by the government. We also look in detail at the devastating killing of PC Andrew Harper, the sentences handed to the three men responsible, his widow Lissie Harper’s campaign for Harper’s Law, and why the possibility of early release has caused renewed outrage.
Are victims’ families being failed? Is the public being placed at risk? And does a prison sentence still mean what people believe it does?
Because when Britain runs out of cells, someone has to be released.
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