Peter Manuel | The Beast of Birkenshaw | Part 2
In the season 6 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Manuel, "The Beast of Birkenshaw".Thought to be Scotland's first serial killer and one of the country's worst, Peter Manuel was convicted of killing seven people between January 2, 1956, and January 1, 1958.In part one, I discussed Peter's background and early life as well as the murders of Anne Kneilands, Marion Watt, Vivienne Watt and Margaret Brown.In this second and final part, I discuss the murders of Sydney Dunn, Isabelle Cooke, Peter Smart, Doris Smart and Michael Smart, the "Trial of the Century", and Peter Manuel's eventual execution.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/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal MicrophoneCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom ArmRecorded and Edited in:Hindenberg PROReferences:www.britishmurders.com/petermanuelpart2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Sep 202237min
Peter Manuel | The Beast of Birkenshaw | Part 1
In the season 6 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Manuel, "The Beast of Birkenshaw".Thought to be Scotland's first serial killer and one of the country's worst, Peter Manuel was convicted of killing seven people between January 2, 1956, and January 1, 1958.In this first part, I discuss Peter's background and early life as well as the murders of Anne Kneilands, Marion Watt, Vivienne Watt and Margaret Brown.In part two, I'll discuss the murders of Sydney Dunn, Isabelle Cooke, Peter Smart, Doris Smart and Michael Smart, the "Trial of the Century", and Peter Manuel's eventual execution.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/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal MicrophoneCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom ArmRecorded and Edited in:Hindenberg PROReferences:www.britishmurders.com/petermanuelpart1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Sep 202239min
The 1922 Hinterkaifeck Murders | Feat. Christian Raphael
In this episode of British Murders, I go on a European murder tour as aspiring author Christian Raphael tells me the story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.On March 31, 1922, the six inhabitants of a small farmstead in Bavaria, Germany, were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant.The victims were 63-year-old Andreas Gruber, his 72-year-old wife Cäzilia Gruber, their 35-year-old daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's daughter, 7-year-old Cäzilia, Viktoria's son, 2-year-old Josef, and the family's 44-year-old maid Maria Baumgartner.Before the murders, the family and their previous maid reported hearing strange sounds from the attic, which led to that maid quitting.100 years later, the case remains unsolved.The murders are considered one of German history's most gruesome and puzzling unsolved crimes.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/davidjohnbradymusicRecorded using:ZencastrEdited in:Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Sep 202252min
George Murdoch | The 1983 Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder | Feat. Dawn from Scottish Murders
In this episode of British Murders, I am told the story of George Murdoch by Dawn of Scottish Murders Podcast.At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare from the New Marcliffe Hotel on Queens Road, Aberdeen.A short time later, he was found dead by the roadside. He was the victim of a brutal and cruel murder.39 years later, George's killer has still not been found.His case was featured on Crimewatch on March 14, 2022, and the information reward has recently increased to £25,000.If you have any information relating to this case, please get in touch with the Police (UK 101), Crimestoppers (UK 0800 555 111) or the below Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Appeal-for-Information-Aberdeen-Taxi-Driver-Murder-1983-George-Murdoch-100793279019630You can find and support 'Scottish Murders' here:https://scottishmurders.com/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/davidjohnbradymusicRecorded using:ZencastrEdited in:Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Aug 202228min
S06E10 | Ian O'Callaghan | The Murder of Shirley Leach
In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Ian O'Callaghan.On January 6, 1994, Ian O'Callaghan attacked, sexually assaulted, murdered and mutilated 66-year-old widow and grandma Shirley Leach at Bury Interchange.In September 2001, Ian exposed himself to an 11-year-old girl before raping her a few days later.He remained a free man until February 2006, when he was arrested for drink-driving. His DNA was taken and matched a blood sample from the crime scene in 1994.He was handed a life sentence in 2006 with a minimum term of 28 years for the murder of Shirley Leach, with a 16-year concurrent sentence handed to him in 2016 for the rape of the 11-year-old after she came forward and informed the police of what had happened.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/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal MicrophoneCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom ArmRecorded in:Hindenberg PROEdited in:DaVinci Resolve 18References:www.britishmurders.com/ianocallaghan/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Aug 202232min
S06E09 | Louise Porton | The Murders of Lexi Draper and Scarlett Vaughan
In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Louise Porton.Between January and February 2018, Louise Porton killed her only two children.Lexi Draper was 3 years old, and Scarlett Vaughan was 17 months.After trying and failing to pin the sisters' deaths on natural causes, Louise was finally arrested in January 2019, and her trial took place that summer.The jury found her guilty of the murder of both her daughters and the Judge handed her a life sentence with a minimum term of 32 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/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal MicrophoneCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom ArmRecorded in:Hindenberg PROEdited in:DaVinci Resolve 18References:www.britishmurders.com/louiseporton/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Aug 202235min
S06E08 | Gary Allen | The Murders of Samantha Class and Alena Grlakova
In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Gary Allen.In late 1997, Gary murdered 29-year-old mum-of-three Samantha Class in Hull, East Yorkshire. He was acquitted of her murder in early 2000.Just after Christmas 2018, Gary killed once more. This time, he murdered 38-year-old mum-of-four Alena Grlakova in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.His trial for both murders began in 2021. The jury found Gary Allen guilty of both murders, and the Judge handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 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/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal MicrophoneCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom ArmRecorded in:Hindenberg PROEdited in:DaVinci Resolve 17References:www.britishmurders.com/garyallen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Aug 202234min
Interview #13 | Steven Keogh (Former Detective Inspector)
I welcome Steven Keogh to the show in this interview episode.Former Detective Inspector Steven Keogh joined the Metropolitan Police in 1991, spending most of his 30-year career as a detective.He joined Scotland Yard's elite Anti-Terrorist Branch in 2002, where he spent three years investigating terrorism.In 2005 he received a commendation from the then Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, Sir Ian Blair, for his work in the aftermath of the London 7/7 Bombings.In 2009 he joined Scotland Yard's Murder Investigation Team, where he remained for 12 years, building up a vast knowledge of what it takes to catch killers and bring them to justice.After retiring from the police in 2021, Steven created 'Murder Academy', the world's first school dedicated to educating true crime fans on how murders are solved.Steven's first book 'Murder Investigation Team', released on August 4, 2022, is available to purchase here:Murder Investigation Team - Amazon UKTo find out more about 'Murder Academy', please visit Steven's website:https://murderacademy.com/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/davidjohnbradymusicMy recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal MicrophoneCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio InterfaceRode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom ArmRecorded using:ZencastrEdited in:Hindenberg PRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Aug 20221h 21min
