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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S06E07 | Anthony Arkwright | The Wath upon Dearne Spree Killer

S06E07 | Anthony Arkwright | The Wath upon Dearne Spree Killer

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Thomas Montgomery | The Murder of Brian Barrett | Killer British Murder Stories Vol. 5 Feat. Bobbie Holmes

Thomas Montgomery | The Murder of Brian Barrett | Killer British Murder Stories Vol. 5 Feat. Bobbie Holmes

In the fifth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I am told the story of Thomas Montgomery by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories Podcast.On September 15, 2006, 46-year-old Thomas Montgomery murdered ...

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S06E05 | David Heiss | The Murder of Matthew Pyke

S06E05 | David Heiss | The Murder of Matthew Pyke

In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of David Heiss.German-born David became obsessed with 21-year-old Nottingham-based student Joanna Witton after the pair met in 2007 t...

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Interview #12 | John Barlow (Author)

Interview #12 | John Barlow (Author)

I welcome John Barlow to the show in this interview episode.After leaving school, John worked as a cabaret musician for several years, then read English Literature at Cambridge University, followed by...

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S06E04 | Iain Scoular | The Murders of Catherine McChord and Elizabeth Walton

S06E04 | Iain Scoular | The Murders of Catherine McChord and Elizabeth Walton

In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Scottish double murderer Iain Scoular.Between October 1, 1982, and December 2, 1982, Iain Scoular murdered 36-year-old taxi drive...

29 Jun 202233min

S06E03 | Stephen Port | The Grindr Killer

S06E03 | Stephen Port | The Grindr Killer

In the third episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Stephen Port, dubbed by the media as "The Grindr Killer".Between June 2014 and September 2015, Stephen used online dating sites su...

22 Jun 202243min

Interview #11 | Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC (Former Old Bailey Judge)

Interview #11 | Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC (Former Old Bailey Judge)

I welcome Her Honour Wendy Joseph QC to the show in this interview episode.Until March 2022, Wendy was a judge at the Old Bailey, sitting on criminal cases, trying mainly allegations of murder and oth...

15 Jun 20221h 12min

S06E02 | Rosdeep Adekoya | The Murder of Mikaeel Kular

S06E02 | Rosdeep Adekoya | The Murder of Mikaeel Kular

In the second episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the tragic story of the murder of Mikaeel Kular.In January 2014, 3-year-old Mikaeel passed away through the night due to several days' worth o...

8 Jun 202226min

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