The Crime Roundup: May 2025

The Crime Roundup: May 2025

In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in May 2025. From chilling local, national, and international headlines to quirky and more lighthearted stories, this series offers a glimpse into the diverse and often shocking world of true crime.


This month's stories include:


  1. Missing convicted murderer caught on Edinburgh bus
  2. Romance fraudster posed as footballer to steal thousands from Yorkshire women and fund luxury lifestyle
  3. Swansea man jailed after sending sexual messages to decoy
  4. Greggs makes huge change to UK stores to tackle major problem
  5. Met Police foil drug gang who supplied half a ton of cocaine across London
  6. Mexican navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge, killing two sailors
  7. 6 years after grisly slaying, Osuna case continues to drag on
  8. 90-year-old is said to have beaten 77-year-old to death with a saucepan
  9. Flying duck caught on speed camera could be repeat offender


Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the May 2025 edition of The Crime Roundup.


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The cases discussed in this episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, viewer discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.

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S16E01 | Christopher Hartley (Blackpool, Lancashire, 1997)

S16E01 | Christopher Hartley (Blackpool, Lancashire, 1997)

In December 1997, the streets of Blackpool were shaken by a gruesome discovery. The headless torso of Christopher Hartley was found discarded in the bins of a local hotel - a chilling and tragic end f...

12 Des 202432min

British Murders Unsolved | Episode 4: Annie Börjesson (Prestwick, South Ayrshire, 2005)

British Murders Unsolved | Episode 4: Annie Börjesson (Prestwick, South Ayrshire, 2005)

In December 2005, the body of 30-year-old Annie Börjesson was discovered on Prestwick Beach in Ayrshire, Scotland. While police quickly ruled her death a tragic drowning, unsettling clues and unanswer...

5 Des 202445min

S15E10 | Anne Nicoll (Dundee Law, Dundee, 2001)

S15E10 | Anne Nicoll (Dundee Law, Dundee, 2001)

In August 2001, 34-year-old Anne Nicoll set out for an evening walk with her dog, Sophie, on Dundee Law, a familiar route she often took. When she didn’t return home, concern quickly turned to alarm, ...

28 Nov 202436min

S15E09 | Roy Tutill (Chessington, Surrey, 1968)

S15E09 | Roy Tutill (Chessington, Surrey, 1968)

In April 1968, 14-year-old Roy Tutill vanished on his way home from school, a route he often travelled by hitch-hiking. Three days later, his lifeless body was discovered, sparking an investigation th...

21 Nov 202434min

S15E08 | Natalie Esack (Ashford, Kent, 2012)

S15E08 | Natalie Esack (Ashford, Kent, 2012)

In 2012, the murder of Natalie Esack sent shockwaves through the Kent town of Ashford. A talented hairdresser with a bright future, Natalie had reported her estranged husband’s abusive and threatening...

14 Nov 202435min

S15E07 | Lesley Whittle and the Sub-postmaster Murders: Lives Lost Across Four Counties (1974-1975)

S15E07 | Lesley Whittle and the Sub-postmaster Murders: Lives Lost Across Four Counties (1974-1975)

In the mid-seventies, a wave of terror swept across multiple English counties, culminating in the tragic murder of 17-year-old Lesley Whittle. A promising student and beloved daughter, Lesley was kidn...

7 Nov 202453min

S15E06 | Tania Moore (Ashbourne, Derbyshire, 2004)

S15E06 | Tania Moore (Ashbourne, Derbyshire, 2004)

In 2004, the shocking murder of award-winning showjumper Tania Moore shattered the quiet community of Ashbourne. Tania, a popular and ambitious woman with a bright future, was driving home from work w...

31 Okt 202428min

Interview #64 | Cybercrime and Cybersecurity with Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos

Interview #64 | Cybercrime and Cybersecurity with Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos

Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos is an experienced, award-winning academic specialising in the fields of information technology law and policy, cybercrime and cybersecurity awareness and political hackin...

28 Okt 202449min

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