The Grudge: Episode 396

The bonus episode today, is the start of a regular monthly series with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast.Each month, we will sit down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have rally made an impression with us. I hope you enjoy and let me know what you would like us to discuss in the February episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Tammi 59min

It was 4.20 am when the emergency services were called. By then, the fire at the house in Wakefield had really taken hold with intense heat, thick smoke and flames as neighbours desperately tried to help the family of four escape from their home. Tragically, two people lost their lives in the dreadful fire and very soon, it was clear that this was no accident. Someone had deliberately set fire to the house. But who? And why?Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeSourcesDevastating Consequences - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Tammi 25min

It was just a normal night. Oliver Dearlove had been catching up with friends from Portsmouth University in Blackheath, south London, and they had enjoyed a great day out with drinks, food and lots of laughs. As they headed towards the taxi rank just after midnight, they got chatting to some women outside a nearby local club. And then came the random moment that would destroy so many lives forever....Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeSourcesJust One Punch - UK True CrimeWatch my latest video:https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Tammi 27min

The episode this week is from Gloucester where, in 1977, Hilary Gergest was killed in in the same room as her three children - a man was sent to prison for this crime. In the story today, we pick up the story of her daughter Clare, who also lived in Gloucester, through to her tragic death.Writing Credit:Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my latest video:https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosSourceshttps://open.spotify.com/show/4gT6XIH3PNi6EEkMjTKsHi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Joulu 202425min

All Saints Church in Didcot has witnessed many changes and happy times since 1160. Of course, many funerals and sad times too. But it is hard to believe it had seen any sadder occasions than when a body was discovered in an established grave in the graveyard which had recently been disturbed. That body was soon confirmed as being missing 17 year old Jayden Parkinson. Just what had happened to Jayden?Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my latest video:https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosSourcesHorror at the Graveyard - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Joulu 202431min

Essex Police was the police force that first realised that a serial sexual attacker was on the loose following three attacks in the Southend area. But as the number of attacks in other locations continued to increase, the inquiry became nationwide and was managed by the Met. By the time they made an appeal on Crimewatch, at least 22 attacks by just one man had been reported - in addition to all the others of which the police were unaware.One man watching Crimewatch that evening from his home in Cornwall was certain that the culprit was his brother. He phoned Crimewatch, and this call led detectives to investigate across the south of England from Cornwall to Essex, and also to the bars of Torremolinos, on the trail of a DJ with a long history of sexual assaults.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my latest video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEmTUMAOUIM&t=44sSourcesThe Predator DJ - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Joulu 202432min

If you have single friends or family members you have probably been asked to introduce any single friends to them. As we know, this has the capacity to go wrong for numerous reasons.But in the story today from London, John worked with and was good friends with Roger Frisbee who was a lovely, gentle and mild-mannered man so had no qualms introducing him to his sister June. At first things went very well and June and Roger married and had two children. But then the relationship began to deteriorate with terrible consequences.Writing Credit:Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Joulu 202429min

Last week, we heard about Roderick McLean who was sent to prison when police and customs officers captured a gang of eight drug smugglers off the Caithness coast. During the raid customs officer Alastair Souter was killed when he fell and was crushed between a customs cutter and the gang's boat. The drugs haul netted three tons of cannabis, valued at £10 million. McLean, the gang leader, was convicted and sentenced to 28 years in prison.This week we follow McLean in prison, but not for long as he soon escaped - was this with the help of the Security Services? - and his death in a seedy hostel in Streatham, London. We discover that his death poses many more questions than answers.Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:https://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeSourcesThe Death Of Roddy McLean - UK True Crime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Joulu 202428min