British Murders with Stuart Blues

In this off-season episode, I'm joined by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories, who tells me (and you) the story of American double murderer Larry Gene Bell.Larry Gene Bell kidnapped 17-year-old Shari Smith on May 31, 1985, and murdered her shortly after. He then taunted Shari's family by making several phone calls and forcing Shari to write them a letter before she was killed.A couple of weeks later, Larry kidnapped 9-year-old Debra Helmick and murdered her in a similar fashion. Once more, he taunted Shari's family after doing so.After his arrest on June 27, 1985, Larry Gene Bell was given the death penalty. He chose the electric chair over lethal injection and was finally executed on October 4, 1996.You can find and support 'Killer Stories' here:https://linktr.ee/KillerStoriesFor all things British Murders, please visit my website:https://www.britishmurders.com/Intro music:David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusicBobbie's References:www.britishmurders.com/larrygenebell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Maalis 202335min

In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers.Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children.The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order.Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995.In the first episode of this two-part special, I discussed Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage to each other.This week, I discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.⁣⁣⁣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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/fredandrosepart2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Maalis 202338min

I welcome investigative reporter Louise Shorter to the show in this interview episode.⁣Louise is a former producer/director of BBC TV's long-running miscarriage of justice investigative series 'Rough Justice'.She founded 'Inside Justice' in 2010, a registered charity that has built a wholly unique advisory panel of world-renowned experts who work pro bono to strengthen the criminal justice system.In her new show 'Wrongly Accused', Louise will meet the wrongly accused, the family members involved, and those close to the case. Then, Louise and a group of experts will interrogate how the wrongs were corrected from the original trial to put the real killer behind bars.This ground-breaking new true crime series looks at both sides of some of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British criminal history.'Wrongly Accused' premieres on CBS Reality on March 21, 2023, at 10 pm (GMT) and continues Tuesdays at 10 pm (GMT).CBS Reality can be found on the following channels:Sky 146Freeview 67Virgin Media 148Freesat 135For 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.

20 Maalis 202333min

In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers.Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children.The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order.Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995.In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage.Next week, I'll discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.⁣⁣⁣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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/fredandrosepart1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Maalis 202336min

I welcome former undercover cop Danni Brooke to the show in this interview episode.⁣For over a decade, Danni was one of the most effective female undercover cops in the UK, one of a minimal number of women in the Met’s elite unit. She was so successful at taking down criminals that she was seconded to forces around the country.Whether infiltrating organized crime gangs or disrupting drug supply lines, Danni played the innocent Essex girl, fooling even the most suspicious villains, using her quick wits to keep her out of trouble. She loved the job, but the pressures of her work and trying to balance the long hours with being a mother, were to take a toll on her personal life.Now retired as a police officer, Danni has enjoyed a successful television career and is booked as a keynote speaker for various corporate events.Danni is also famed for her role as a Hunter on 'Hunted' and 'Celebrity Hunted' for Channel 4.In her memoir, 'The Girl for the Job', Danni reveals why she left the police, how she found a new career (and love) on C4’s 'Hunted', and why the thrill of covert work still pulls her into private investigations.'The Girl for the Job' was released on March 2, 2023, and is available to purchase here:The Girl for the Job | Pan MacmillanFor 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.

13 Maalis 202343min

In this episode, I tell the stories of Christopher Halliwell, Becky Godden-Edwards and Sian O'Callaghan.In March 2011, Halliwell murdered Sian after picking her up in his taxi after she left a Swindon nightclub.He was handed a life sentence with a 25-year minimum for Sian's murder in October 2012.This case is controversial because Halliwell revealed the location of another woman he'd killed, Becky Godden-Edwards, at the same time he revealed the location of Sian's body.Due to PACE being breached by DS Steve Fulcher, Becky's murder wasn't part of the October 2012 trial.Halliwell wouldn't be found guilty of Becky's murder until September 2016, after which he was handed a whole life order.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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/christopherhalliwell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Maalis 202345min

I tell the story of Abdalla Yones and Heshu Yones in this episode.In October 2002, Abdalla murdered his 16-year-old daughter, Heshu, by stabbing her multiple times.Pleading guilty to the murder at The Old Bailey, Abdalla became the first person in UK legal history to admit having carried out an "honour killing".Judge Neil Denison handed Abdalla Yones a life sentence in September 2003 with a minimum term of 14 years.**The following is NOT a sponsored message**If you are experiencing Honour Based Abuse/Violence, or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting Karma Nirvana.Karma Nirvana was established in 1993 as the first specialist charity for victims and survivors. They are committed to ending Honour Based Abuse in the UK.Tel: 0800 5999 247Web: karmanirvana.org.ukFor 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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/abdallayones/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Maalis 202328min

I welcome former police officer Matt Calveley to the show in this interview episode.⁣With an astonishing career spanning three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Matt arrested over 1,000 criminals, covered a quarter of a million miles on foot and wheels and was injured more than 30 times on duty.He retired in 2016 with over a dozen commendations, a People of Achievement award and the Livia Award for Professionalism and Services to Justice.On London's front line, he dealt with horrific death scenes, served as a Custody Sergeant, provided jury protection during a huge corruption trial, qualified as a mass fatality specialist and once got bitten by an escaped squirrel monkey called Clive.In his memoir 'Cops and Horrors: Secret Tales from the Front Line', Matt offers an up close and personal view into the life of a dedicated officer serving in one of the biggest police forces in the world.'Cops and Horrors' was released on April 14, 2022, and is available to purchase here:Cops and Horrors (Mirror Books) | Amazon UKFor 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.

27 Helmi 202355min