The Cornerman (part two): Episode 148
Today’s episode continues my look at the life and crimes of Andy Baker, known as ‘The Cornerman’ for taking a cut of any deal. We look at his rise from working the doors in Surrey, through to murder trials, drugs and extreme violence. It is a story straight out of the movies but this week, his luck runs out as he is finally convicted by a Jury.SponsorsWith thanks to:www.hellofresh.co.uk promo code, Truecrimewww.stitchfix.co.uk/trueSourcesI have drawn heavily on an amazing piece of investigative journalism at The Cable who covered the life of Andy Baker in four articles. Take a look and make a donation here:https://thebristolcable.org/series/cornerman/Other sources are Wikipedia, The Guardian, The Mirror, Daily Mail, The Independent and Vice.Other sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Syys 201932min
The Cornerman: Episode 147
Today’s episode looks at the life and crimes of Andy Baker, known as ‘The Cornerman’ for taking a cut of any deal. We look at his rise from working the doors in Surrey, through to murder trials, drugs and extreme violence. It is a story straight out of the movies.SourcesI have drawn heavily on an amazing piece of investigative journalism at The Cable who covered the life of Andy Baker in four articles. Take a look and make a donation here:https://thebristolcable.org/series/cornerman/Other sources are Wikipedia, The Guardian, The Independent, Vice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Syys 201929min
A Football Club Drama: Episode 146
Queens Park Rangers football club in West London has a loyal and forgiving supporter base. Success on the pitch has been hard to find, with the last trophy being won in 1967. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast we examine the bizarre events at the Boardroom of this club which too place in the summer of 2005.Sponsorwww.hellofresh.co.uk and enter the discount code Truecrime Linkshttps://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Elo 201926min
A Mild Flirtation: Episode 145
I bet you see it at your work all the time. Work colleagues getting on well, maybe a little flirtation, all totally harmless. Or is it? This episode of the UK True Crime Podcast from Surrey in 2014, looks at what happened when a little flirtation got totally out of hand. With a terrible conclusion....SponsorsA huge thank you to the sponsor of this weeks show:Heist-studios.com. Use the promotion code HEIST15 for 15% off your first orderLinkshttps://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Elo 201922min
The Motorway Service Station: Episode 144
It was a cold, December night in 1995 and Celine Figard was keen to get to the hotel in Hampshire, to join her cousin. She had so enjoyed spending the summer there. So when the truck driver offered her a lift at Chieveley Services in Berkshire, she jumped in the cab, excited about the coming weeks. But Celine never arrived at the hotel. In this episode I explore just what happened to 19 year old Celine, and why.SponsorsA huge thank you to both sponsors of this weeks show. Please support both.Heist-studios.com. Use the promotion code HEIST15 for 15% off your first orderBeer 52. Use the promotion code beer52.com/crime for your 8 free bottles of craft beerLinkshttps://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Elo 201928min
Murder At The Marina: Episode 143
When the call came on the Saturday afternoon, 33 year old Warren Selkirk drove to Crosby Marina with his two young sons. He got out of the car, telling them he would be back soon, but he never returned. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we look at just what happened to Warren. And why.Sponsored by Heist-studio.comFor a 15% discount, use the code: HEIST15Linkshttps://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Elo 201923min
A Sex Worker Murder In Leeds: Episode 142
It was December 2015 and many of us vaguely heard on the news that a sex worker had been murdered in the 'designated red light district' of Holbeck, to the south of Leeds City Centre. But who was this person and why was she killed?Linkshttps://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Heinä 201922min
Laura Bailey: Episode 141
Laura Bailey was murdered in Liverpool in 2006. With huge thanks to her brother William Bailey, this week I tell the story of her short life. And how she died a true hero.Linkshttps://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Heinä 201924min
