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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S19E07 | Lara Perrill (Gillingham, Kent, 1991)

S19E07 | Lara Perrill (Gillingham, Kent, 1991)

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S19E06 | Judith Richardson (Hexham, Northumberland, 2011)

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