The Vigilante: Episode 238

The Vigilante: Episode 238

On Facebook crime sites, there always seem to be videos of 'stings', where a bewildered looking man is confronted by a group of people taking the law into their own hands - usually, when the man has travelled to meet face to face with someone he believed to be a young girl from the internet.

The podcast this week, from Essex in 2015, looks at the activity of one young group of vigilantes. I look at how in their aim to out 'perverts', they ended up using extreme violence which left one innocent man dead.....

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A Norfolk Murder:  Episode 79

A Norfolk Murder: Episode 79

It was October 2003 that the body was found, 13 miles north west of Norwich in the county of Norfolk. When people realised the identity of the dead man, based on his own crimes there was little sympathy in the community and little help for the police. And then, they got the breakthrough leading them to a violent psychopath who had already murdered once…Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 15 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 1100 others on our friendly facebook group today: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430 www.uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Mai 201822min

Revenge of the Politicians Wife: Episode 78

Revenge of the Politicians Wife: Episode 78

This week's episode look at the story of Chris Huhne.  A minister in the David Cameron coalition government destroyed by his arrogance, lies and the revenge of his scorned wife.Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 14 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrimeWant to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 1100 others on our friendly facebook group today: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430www.uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mai 201824min

Fear & Loathing in Southend-on-Sea:  Episode 77

Fear & Loathing in Southend-on-Sea: Episode 77

Drugs, guns, wannabe gangsters. A depressing combination seen all over the UK but in this episode we concentrate on one story from Southend in 2001, with devastating consequences for so many people. And still it goes on….Support our sponsor:   enconmist.com/uktruecrime  Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 14 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime    Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 1100 others on our friendly facebook group today: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430     www.uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Mai 201834min

Four Murders In Northern Ireland:  Episode 76

Four Murders In Northern Ireland: Episode 76

Northern Ireland, 1991.   Despite the political conflict, people still got on with living their daily lives.  Margaret Perry, at 26, had everything to live for when she was murdered: an innocent victim of a wider struggle.  This episode look at the life and death of Margaret Perry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Apr 201833min

A Fantasy World:  Episode 75

A Fantasy World: Episode 75

Liverpool, 2004. Brian 'brains' Blackwell was taking A'levels this year before heading to university to study medicine. But Brian, a good club tennis player, had developed a fantasy world around his tennis ability to impress his girlfriend. When his parents stopped a trip to New York, everything changed, with shocking consequences.Support our sponsor:   enconmist.com/uktruecrime Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 14 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime   Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 900 others on our friendly facebook group today: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430   www.uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Apr 201832min

A 10 minute walk:  Episode 74

A 10 minute walk: Episode 74

Nottinghamshire, England October 1983. Colette Aram was a 16 year old trainee hairdresser when she made the 10 minute walk to see her boyfriend one Sunday night. But she never arrived.In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast we examine what happened to Colette and the brave fight for justice fought by her family.Suport our sponsor:   enconmist.com/uktruecrimeHave you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 14 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime  Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 900 others on our friendly facebook group today: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430  www.uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Apr 201828min

A Younger Lover: Episode 73

A Younger Lover: Episode 73

Liverpool, July 2010. When a retired 65year old man meets someone 38 years younger than him they start a passionate love affair. But with different expectations from the relationship, their affair concludes in a shocking manner.Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 13 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime  Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 900 others on our friendly facebook group today: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430  www.uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Apr 201823min

A Minor Embarrassment: Episode 72

A Minor Embarrassment: Episode 72

Dover is known to many for the white cliffs and busy port. In 2013 it was the scene of a brutal murder of a vulnerable 30 year old man. Just who would want to kill Michael Kerr?Have you enjoyed the podcast and want more? Listen to 13 bonus episodes plus other exclusive content at www.patreon.com/uktruecrime  Want to talk about the show or any other aspect of UK True Crime? Join over 900 others on our friendly facebook group today: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1479468325433430  www.uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Mar 201823min

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