The Opportunist: Episode 360

Aston Villa had just beaten local rivals Birmingham City 5-1 and spirits were high outside the ground. At 2:45pm, outside one pub filled with Villa supporters, a car drove past suspected to be Birmingham supporters, and a mindless lout attacked the car with a beer glass injuring the passenger. This attack set off a chain of events which devastated many lives.....1,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, SourcesParents of murdered Villa fan try to rebuild their lives - Business Live (business-live.co.uk)Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest was 'dragged for 30m under car' - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)Justice For Lee Mockble (mojuk.org.uk)Aston Villa fan murder: Car passenger revealed to be convicted thug - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)BBC NEWS | England | West Midlands | Driver 'deliberately killed fan'Driver jailed for soccer fan murder | Metro NewsAccused tells Aston Villa fan murder trial: I feared for my life - Business Live (business-live.co.uk)Accused tells Aston Villa fan murder trial: I feared for my life - Business Live (business-live.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fire is surely just the most terrifying way to attack someone and cause harm. Yet arson is still way too common. In todays story, I tell of a devastating attack that led to a terrible blaze at a flat in Bethnal Green, with the most shocking consequences.....Please support my sponsorCalmGo to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The intention was good. Prisons were filling up in 2007 and so the plan was to allow the early release of those prisoners not deemed to be a threat to the public. But when one man was released early, he was clearly still a danger as he demonstrated in the most terrible of circumstances.Best FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tulse Hill, south London.  Daniel Joseph was deaf and mute and struggled at school and to learn. And the anger he felt continued to build, until one day it all came to the surface with shocking results. This week, on the UK True Crime Podcast, I tell that story.1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Christmas Day in Glasgow. A day of peace and goodwill and giving to others. But not this year. A brutal murder rocked the local community. Just who could have killed 63 year old Hannah Smith?  And why?Please support my sponsor:CalmGo to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For some people - not including certain true crime podcasters I should add - making money and living a certain lifestyle is of the utmost importance. Whatever it takes can be justified if the end justifies the means. And so it was in the story brought to you today spanning over 40 years of endeavour, right up to the present day....Please support my sponsors:TRIPGo to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first orderBest FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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"You ruined my whole life, don’t expect me to show any mercy today. It’s funny to think as I’m writing this, the people that will die are walking around as if everything is normal, not knowing they’re going to die today. It’s a beautiful thought". This week, our story is from Newcastle in 2014.....Please support my sponsors:www.Reliefband.co.uk - Use promo code TRUECRIME you’ll receive 20% off your order.www.masterclass.com/truecrime - enjoy a 15% discount1, Writing credit. Chris Wood Author | Chris Wood Writing2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3, CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This weeks story comes from Norwich, Norfolk. It is a story about a man called Tommy Elden who lives on control, aggression, violence and how when he loses this control, he reacts in the most shocking manner. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I examine the events leading up to the loss of control and how subsequent events affected so many other lives.Please support my sponsors:Beer52Go to www.beer52.com/truecrime now and pay just the £5.95 postage to get your free case of 8 craft beers, magazine and snack.CalmGo to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription1,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk3, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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