The Crime Roundup: October 2025

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

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 unanswered questions began to emerge.Annie, a bright and independent Swedish woman, had no apparent reason to end her life. Yet, inconsistencies in the investigation, strange surveillance footage, and troubling theories surrounding her final days suggest something far more sinister may have occurred.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.

5 Des 202445min

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, and a search led to the devastating discovery of her body.What began as a quiet evening spiralled into a chilling murder investigation, uncovering a shocking culprit in the heart of the community.The events that followed would not only devastate Anne’s loved ones but leave a mark on Dundee’s history forever, with another local woman, Linda McDonald, narrowly escaping with her life.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.

28 Nov 202436min

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 that would span decades.Roy’s tragic murder haunted investigators and the community alike as the years ticked by without justice. Then, in 2001, a breakthrough came when advances in DNA technology linked his killer to the crime - 33 years after the fact.The match was triggered by a chance arrest for drink-driving in 1999, unravelling a secret that had evaded detection for many years and finally bringing closure to one of Britain’s most heartbreaking cold cases.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.

21 Nov 202434min

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 behaviour to the police multiple times, though each case went unprosecuted.Tragically, those warnings were left unaddressed, and in a brutal act of violence, her life was cut short in her own salon.Natalie’s story is a stark reminder of the dangers that can persist behind closed doors and the devastating consequences when cries for help are not fully heard.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.

14 Nov 202435min