S04E02 - Anthony Antoniou (The Murder of Walter McCarthy)

In this episode, I tell the story of Jason Nelson and Jordan Maguire.On May 26, 2013, 32-year-old Grenada national Jason murdered 20-year-old Jordan by stabbing him three times with a knife.Jason fled the UK and headed for Grenada before settling briefly in Trinidad. He was eventually arrested five months later after CCTV images of him from the day of the murder were released.Once extradited back to the UK, Jason was tried at Luton Crown Court and found guilty of Jordan's murder.Judge Michael Kay handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 27 years on October 22, 2015.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/jasonnelson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Touko 202323min

In this episode, I tell the story of Thomas Shanks and Vickie Fletcher.On May 7, 1998, 47-year-old former SAS soldier Thomas Shanks murdered his ex-girlfriend Vickie Fletcher whilst the 21-year-old was on a night out with her friends in Castleford, West Yorkshire.After using an AK-47 to fire multiple shots at Vickie, Thomas fled to Scotland, where he was arrested the following day.His first murder trial ended in May 1999, with the jury unable to reach a verdict. A subsequent trial occurred in early 2000, with Thomas being found guilty of murder on April 19.Mr Justice Jowitt handed him a life sentence, and he received a minimum term of 18 years in 2008 when the law changed regarding minimum tariffs.As of November 2017, Thomas Shanks is a free man, with some sources suspecting that he has returned to his native Scotland.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/thomasshanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Touko 202326min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Touko 202326min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Touko 202322min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Touko 202331min

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.orgFor 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Touko 202334min

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.comFor 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Huhti 202335min

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Huhti 202329min