The Crime Roundup: April 2025

The Crime Roundup: April 2025

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in April 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.


This month's stories include:


  1. Fury as Glasgow killer deemed 'too ill for trial' released from psych unit
  2. Off-duty cabbie raped woman he saw walking home
  3. Raging thug repeatedly stabbed man he found in ex's wardrobe in sickening attack
  4. UK drug dealers create their own cryptocurrency to launder dirty money
  5. Theft and damage of defibrillators has 'life or death' impact
  6. Parents welcome jail term for murder of son in Australia
  7. Brit was burned alive in Ecuador after 'unstoppable' mob overpowered police
  8. Gatwick hoaxer jailed for causing bomb scare on his own flight
  9. Florida bride late for wedding caught on wild police video in speeding car
  10. US YouTuber remains in custody in India after visiting restricted island with a Diet Coke can


Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the April 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.


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The cases discussed in this episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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S17E06 | Renee and Andrew MacRae (Dalmagarry, Scottish Highlands, 1976)

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In November 1976, 36-year-old Renee MacRae and her 3-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace after leaving their Inverness home for what was meant to be a weekend away.What followed was one of th...

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S17E05 | Susan Whiting (Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, 2015)

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In August 2015, 20-year-old Susan Whiting vanished in Walsall after accepting an invitation to stay the night at a friend’s house.Susan, a kindhearted young woman with learning difficulties, was natur...

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