British Murders with Stuart Blues

I welcome British historian and author Mark Russell to the show in this interview episode to tell me about the murder of Julia Wallace in January 1931.This complex case has so many twists, turns and unresolved questions that it is regarded internationally as a classic murder mystery.Mark has been working on a book about the case for the last decade, and it was finally released on January 20th 2021, to mark the 90th anniversary of Julia Wallace's death.Mark's book 'Checkmate: The Wallace Murder Mystery' is available to purchase here:https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/checkmate-the-wallace-murder-mysteryMark can be contacted directly via his e-mail:markrussell1982@hotmail.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/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Helmi 202141min

In the Season 1 special of British Murders, I tell the story of British murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, aka "The Moors Murderers".Brady and Hindley sexually assaulted and killed five children between 1963 and 1965. They both received multiple life sentences before passing away in 2002 (Hindley) and 2017 (Brady).In part 1, we looked into the early life and background of the deadly couple known as "The Moors Murderers".In this episode, we'll be focusing on how the couple carried out the rest of their killing spree before their capture in late 1965.⁣⁣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⁣My recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceReferences:www.britishmurders.com/themoorsmurders2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Helmi 202125min

In the Season 1 special of British Murders, I tell the story of British murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, aka "The Moors Murderers".Brady and Hindley sexually assaulted and killed five children between 1963 and 1965. They both received multiple life sentences before passing away in 2002 (Hindley) and 2017 (Brady).In the first episode of this 2 part special, we'll be focusing on the early life and background of the deadly couple.We'll also explore the build-up and execution of their very first murder.Next week, we'll focus on how the couple carried out the rest of their killing spree before being captured in late 1965.New Patron shoutout:Jennifer Snapp, OBE⁣⁣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⁣My recording equipment:Shure SM57 Dynamic MicFocusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceReferences:www.britishmurders.com/themoorsmurders1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Tammi 202125min

I tell the story of Stephen Marshall and Jeffrey Howe in this final episode of season 1. Stephen murdered 49-year-old kitchen salesman Jeffrey Howe on March 8, 2009.Jeffrey had allowed Stephen and his girlfriend, Sarah Bush, to stay at his flat in Southgate, London, without paying any rent.After killing Jeffrey, Stephen dismembered him before scattering his body parts across Hertfordshire and Leicestershire.Jeffrey's body parts, except his hands, were discovered between March 22 and April 11, 2009.Stephen Marshall was handed a life sentence on February 1, 2010, with a minimum term of 36 years.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:https://www.britishmurders.com/stephenmarshall/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Tammi 202124min

I tell the story of English serial killer Robert Maudsley in this episode.Robert Maudsley murdered John Farrell, David Francis, Salney Darwood and William Roberts between March 1974 and July 1978.John Farrell was the only victim of Robert murdered outside prison walls.Robert is one of the few murderers who became serial killers in prison.Robert has spent over 40 years in solitary confinement, and his custom-built two-cell unit in the basement of Wakefield Prison is similar to that of Hannibal Lecter in Thomas Harris' novel 'The Silence of the Lambs'.He is known as Britain's most dangerous prisoner.Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. You can explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up with Podcorn here:https://podcorn.com/podcasters/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:https://www.britishmurders.com/robertmaudsley/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Tammi 202119min

I tell the story of Amelia Dyer in this episode.Amelia Dyer is suspected of murdering more than 400 infants between 1880-1896; however, only six deaths were attributed to her.She received the death penalty after pleading guilty to the murder of Doris Marmon and was hanged in June 1896.Amelia practised baby farming, a standard method of earning a living in late-Victorian Era Britain.Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. You can explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetising your podcast by signing up with Podcorn here:https://podcorn.com/podcasters/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:https://www.britishmurders.com/ameliadyer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Tammi 202127min

I tell the story of Trevor Hardy in this episode.Trevor Hardy murdered Janet Stewart, Wanda Skala and Sharon Mosoph between December 1974 and March 1976.The three teenagers were aged fifteen, seventeen and seventeen, respectively.He received three life sentences in May 1978 with a minimum term to serve of 30 years.Trevor spent 35 years in prison before his death in September 2012 and was one of the longest-serving prisoners in England and Wales.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:https://www.britishmurders.com/trevorhardy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Joulu 202017min

I tell the story of Steve Wright in this episode.Steve Wright murdered Tania Nicol, Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Annette Nicholls and Paula Clennell in Ipswich between October 2006 and December 2006.All five women were reportedly sex workers.He received a life sentence with a recommendation for a whole life order in February 2008.Several other murders are suspected of being committed by Steve Wright, but to date, he has not been charged with any.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:https://www.britishmurders.com/stevewright/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Joulu 202018min