A Strange Connection: Episode 231

The Ultimate Traitor explores the chilling true story of Robert Hendy-Freegard — the conman who posed as an MI5 agent and manipulated his victims through fear, loyalty and lies. A real-life game of trust and betrayal that echoes The Traitors, this episode examines how deception became a weapon — and how ordinary people were drawn into his control, with so many lives destroyed.In the end he was just a Traitor, playing a game that nobody agreed to play.Watch my YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosListen To My Other Podcast - True Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpFind Our More About Me & See Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.comJoin My Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Tammi 32min

Today I am re-releasing an episode I recorded in 2019 about Allan Grimson, a totally depraved excuse for a man who murdered at least two Royal Navy Sailors and it is speculated, up to as many as twenty others. The reason I have re-released this episode for you today, is because as you may have heard, the police announced last week that they have ended the investigation into the disappearance of Simon Parkes in Gibraltar - a man widely thought to have been another of Grimson's victims. I don't think this story is widely enough known and so wanted to release it again as a tribute to the two men who were killed by Grimson - Nicholas Wright and Sion Jenkins - and to raise awareness in the hope that Simon's devastated family and friends can finally discover what happened to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Tammi 43min

The story from this week looks at a massive seizure of heroin and cocaine from a gang based in the north-west of England and rural north Wales. But what hit me is there is none of the drama we see in crime programmes on the television - it is a story of four men quietly going about their business under the radar, making money for themselves and causing untold misery in the communities where we all live. Depending on your view of the failure - or otherwise - of the so-called 'War on Drugs' then this story is either of real significance, or it doesn't really matter....Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comTrue Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpEpisode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Joulu 202530min

Happy Christmas!I am often asked questions about the UK True Crime Podcast, including why I started, why am I interested in true crime, what trouble has the podcast got me into, do I dislike the Kings of Leon really, what is my view on the police in 2025 and many more.So today, I have answered 20 or so of the most asked questions about the podcast. I hope you find it of interest and see you on Tuesday for the normal weekly episode.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comTrue Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpEpisode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Joulu 202525min

Abdul Hadi Arwani’s life ended in a sudden burst of violence that left a community reeling and a trail of unanswered questions. This episode examines the time before his murder, the brutal reality of what happened next, and the consequences that continue to echo long after his death.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comTrue Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpEpisode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Joulu 202526min

For Kenneth Bastow, from Yorkshire, it was his usual Friday night routine. A few drinks with his old pal at the pub to round off the week and put the world to rights. But this time as he waved goodnight to his friend as he drove away after dropping him home, he didn't know that his house wasn't empty. There was someone waiting there for him with deadly intentions.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comTrue Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Joulu 202526min

It was the usual bus to college in Plymouth that 18 year old Alicia Eborne had caught so many times before. But this time, she had not made it to college or even been seen since leaving home as usual that morning - had she even made it to the bus? But one person knew exactly what had happened to Alicia. A man trusted by so many, but a man capable of a terrible murder...Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comTrue Crime Catch Uphttps://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUpWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Episode Sourceshttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Joulu 202526min

I am again joined by Grace, host of the excellent RedRum Podcast as we talk about the murder of Michael O’Leary, a Welsh father who vanished after being lured to a remote location by his killer. We explore how an affair, a staged message, and an attempt to destroy evidence led investigators to uncover the truth behind this calculated crime.2, To find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below:https://uktruecrime.com2, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Joulu 202540min