Interview #72 | Anton Sullivan Discusses the Christophe Borgye Murder Case

In June 2019, 23-year-old Neomi Smith spent what should have been a carefree night out in her hometown of Brechin, Angus. Loved by friends and family for her warm, vibrant personality, Neomi had her whole life ahead of her.But behind closed doors, she endured the harsh reality of a controlling and abusive relationship. On that fateful night, Neomi’s life was tragically cut short by the very person who claimed to love her, sending shockwaves through the close-knit Scottish community.If you are experiencing domestic abuse or are concerned that someone you know is, visit ydom.co.uk/resources-for-everyone for support and help.REMEMBER - If you are in immediate danger, please call 999!Calling 999 from a mobile and can't talk? The Silent Solution can help. It's a system that ensures people can alert the police and get help when they are in genuine need but unable to speak. A recorded message will instruct callers who can't talk to press 55 to be put through to the police. Staying silent and not pressing 55 will lead to the call being terminated.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Jan 33min

I welcome renowned criminologist and author Professor David Wilson to the show in this interview episode.TRUE CRIME recently announced the premiere of a new, original series that sees Professor Wilson examine ten unique British murder cases from recent years, looking at the psychological and sociological forces that drive individuals to kill.Across the ten episodes, Professor Wilson discusses the individual aspects of each crime, as well as the commonalities between them, such as the presence of coercive control in relationships.'Murder UK' will premiere on January 13, 2025, at 10 pm on the TRUE CRIME channel. The series will air on Mondays and Tuesdays.Professor Wilson is an award-winning author and Emeritus Professor at Birmingham City University. He has published several non-fiction books and appears regularly in the print and broadcast media.Professor Wilson can be reached at his website:professordavidwilson.co.uk***This interview was recorded on January 6, 2024.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and much more!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Jan 58min

In 1952, Ash Vale railway station became the scene of a shocking and brutal crime. Geoffrey Charles Dean, a railwayman working the evening shift, was closing up for the day when he was stabbed in the back and left for dead.The motive appeared clear - money was stolen from the station - but the crime's ruthless execution left the local community shaken. The investigation was a swift one, as within 24 hours, police had apprehended the man responsible - a fellow railway worker.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jan 29min

When 47-year-old Tracey Woodford went out for a few drinks in April 2015, she could never have known it would be her final evening. A chance meeting in a Pontypridd pub led to her crossing paths with a local man who harboured a dark and violent secret.What followed was a chilling and brutal crime that left detectives piecing together the disturbing truth. Tracey’s story remains a haunting reminder of how a seemingly ordinary night can take a devastating turn.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jan 37min

As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year.This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64.Link to Part 1: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part1Timestamps (Part 2):[00:00] Intro[01:18] Guest: Tony McMahon (Interview #57 - May 27, 2024)Topic: Linking Jack the Ripper with Abraham LincolnFull Episode: britishmurders.com/tonymcmahon[05:47] Guest: Wendy Cee (Interview #58 - Jun 24, 2024)Topic: How Sharon Birchwood's murder came aboutFull Episode: britishmurders.com/wendycee[08:39] Guest: Colin Sutton (Interview #59 - Jul 1, 2024)Topic: What has changed in policing?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/colinsutton[17:24] Guest: Kacey (Interview #60 - Jul 15, 2024)Topic: Interviewing cult survivorsFull Episode: britishmurders.com/thecultvault[23:20] Guest: Dean Wheeldon (Interview #61 - Aug 19, 2024)Topic: Working on a murder case for the first timeFull Episode: britishmurders.com/deanwheeldon[29:50] Guest: Tim Tate (Interview #62 -Sep 16, 2024)Topic: Tim’s favourite mediumFull Episode: britishmurders.com/timtate[33:13] Guest: Sarah Bax Hotron (Interview #63 - Oct 21, 2024)Topic: How Sarah structured her bookFull Episode: britishmurders.com/sarahbaxhorton[38:44] Guest: Dr Vasileios Karagiannopolous (Interview #64 - Oct 28, 2024)Topic: The most common type of cybercrimeFull Episode: britishmurders.com/vasileioskaragiannopolous[41:34] OutroJoin my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Des 202442min

As we approach the end of 2024, I wanted to revisit some of the most memorable moments from the 17 interviews I've conducted this year.This bonus episode is split into two parts. Part 1 features clips from interviews #48 to #56, and Part 2 features clips from interviews #57 to #64.Link to Part 2: britishmurders.com/bestof2024part2Timestamps (Part 1):[00:00] Intro[01:56] Guest: Adam Lloyd (Interview #21 - Jan 8, 2024)Topic: Can you be successful and still have a conscience?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/adamlloyd[05:48] Guest: Ryan Ogilvie (Interview #49 - Jan 22, 2024)Topic: Was George Murdoch's murder a tragic case of mistaken identity?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ryanogilvie[09:07] Guest: Dr Sohom Das (Interview #50 - Feb 5, 2024)Topic: What is the most challenging disorder to work with?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/sohomdas[11:53] Guest: Dr Richard Shepherd (Interview #51 - Feb 19, 2024)Topic: What does a day of filming a TRUE CRIME documentary look like?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/ttatm[13:58] Guest: Kim Donovan (Interview #52 - Mar 4, 2024)Topic: How far removed is the final edit of a book from the first draft?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/kimdonovan[15:58] Guest: Emma Flint (Interview #53 - Mar 18, 2024)Topic: Free WritingFull Episode: britishmurders.com/emmaflint[18:44] Guest: Steve Keogh (Interview #54 - Mar 25, 2024)Topic: Who is in the room with you when filming a TRUE CRIME documentary?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/soamd[21:35] Guest: Lucy Wade (Interview #55 - Apr 22, 2024)Topic: The importance of reaching out to the correct channels in domestic abuse casesFull Episode: britishmurders.com/lucywade[29:49] Guest: Chris Wood (Interview #56 - May 20, 2023)Topic: Can you enjoy reading for pleasure when you write for a living?Full Episode: britishmurders.com/chriswood[31:51] OutroJoin my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a guest request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Des 202432min

On June 7, 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts left home on her bicycle and never returned. Her body was discovered later that evening, sparking a murder investigation that would grip the nation.In the years that followed, the case took an unexpected turn, leading to a controversial conviction and, decades later, a shocking reversal that left more questions than answers.To this day, the identity of Judith’s killer remains a mystery. Some have even speculated that Peter Sutcliffe may have been involved, though her murder was never included among his known victims.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Des 202425min

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 for the 17-year-old.As the investigation unfolded, it became clear this was no random act of violence. The trail led authorities across borders, ending with the capture of his killer in Ireland. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Des 202432min