
S04E08 - Euan Peters (The Murder of Shafiul Islam)
In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Euan Peters and Shafiul Islam.Peters, who also went by Sax Coke, was an underground UK hip hop artist who was well known to the police.On November 14, 2019, Peters visited Islam’s flat in Newport, South Wales, and proceeded to attack him multiple times with a glass Kopparberg cider bottle.Islam suffered severe brain injuries and died 6 days later at Royal Gwent Hospital as a result.Peters received a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years in April 2021.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 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded using:AudacityZoomEdited in:AudacityDaVinci Resolve 17Mastered in:AuphonicReferences:https://www.britishmurders.com/euanpeters/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Nov 202124min

S04E07 - Lee James (The Murder of Bijan Ebrahimi)
In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Lee James and Bijan Ebrahimi.Bijan arrived in the UK as a refugee from Iran in 2000 and settled in South Bristol.He received horrific abuse, both physical and verbal, from his neighbours at several different housing estates.On July 13, 2013, Bijan was kicked to death by his neighbour Lee James after incorrectly being branded as a paedophile by the other residents.Lee James was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 18 years.This case is notable for the lack of support Bijan received from both Avon & Somerset Constabulary as well as Bristol City Council.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 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded using:AudacityiPhone XREdited in:AudacityDaVinci Resolve 17Mastered in:AuphonicReferences:https://www.britishmurders.com/leejames/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Nov 202132min

S04E06 - Colin Cheetham (The Murder of Stuart Ludlam)
In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Colin Cheetham and Stuart Ludlam.Gun enthusiast Cheetham had always dreamed of committing the perfect murder with a complete stranger as his victim.On September 17, 2009, his dream came true as he shot and killed 43-year-old taxi driver Stuart Ludlam at Cromford Railway Station.Cheetham had zero connection to Ludlam, and most frightening of all, there was zero motive behind the killing.Cheetham was sentenced to life imprisonment in June 2010 with a minimum term of 30 years.He died at HMP Wakefield on May 1, 2020, at the age of 71.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 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded in:ZoomEdited in:AudacityDaVinci Resolve 17Mastered in:AuphonicReferences:https://www.britishmurders.com/colincheetham/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Nov 202122min

BONUS | 28 Days Later (2002) | Movie Review feat. David John Brady
In this mid-season break episode, I am joined by Sheffield-born composer David John Brady.Dave is a good mate of mine who I’ve known for years and he’s the one who created my intro music.We sat down recently and reviewed Danny Boyle’s 2002 British horror movie ‘28 Days Later’.To say this zombie horror movie is such a classic, you may be shocked to hear I’d never seen it before.Follow David John Brady here:https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic 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/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment:Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8 Recorded in:Zoom Edited in:Audacity Mastered in:Auphonic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Nov 202158min

S04E05 - Ben Blakeley (The Murder of Jayden Parkinson)
In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Ben Blakeley and Jayden Parkison.A serial domestic abuser, Ben regularly beat up and strangled every girlfriend he had in his life.Sadly, 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson’s experience with Ben was no different.Despite leaving her abuser in November 2013, Jayden discovered she was pregnant with Ben’s child.As they discussed the pregnancy the following month, Ben strangled and killed Jayden before burying her body in his uncle’s grave.He was handed a life sentence in July 2014 with a minimum term to serve of 20 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 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded in:ZencastrEdited in:AudacityDaVinci Resolve 17Mastered in:AuphonicReferences:https://www.britishmurders.com/benblakeley/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Okt 202132min

S04E04 - Stuart Hulse (The Murder of Shirley Brown)
In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of Stuart Hulse and Shirley Brown.In June 1996, Hulse attended a "sordid sex party" with ten other individuals.At the party, Hulse watched an extreme pornographic video and became frustrated when he was left on his own after everyone else coupled up and disappeared to different bedrooms.Hulse took a taxi home, snuck into Shirley Brown's house and sexually assaulted her. He was re-enacting the acts portrayed in the video.He then strangled Shirley to death with her tights and went home.He was handed a life sentence in January 1998 and told in 2008 that he must serve a minimum of 17 years behind bars before being eligible for parole.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 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded in:ZencastrEdited in:AudacityDaVinci Resolve 17Mastered in:AuphonicReferences:https://www.britishmurders.com/stuarthulse/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Okt 202121min

S04E03 - David Chenery-Wickens (The Murder of Diane Chenery-Wickens)
In the third episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the story of David and Diane Chenery-Wickens.In January 2008, David reported Diane as missing to the police after the pair travelled by train from West Sussex to London.Diane was a makeup artist and had a meeting at the BBC’s headquarters, but she never showed up.It was later revealed that David had in fact made the trip to London alone, having killed his wife 2 days earlier.Diane’s body was found 4 months later in a woodland area near the railway where David was a volunteer.David was handed a life sentence in March 2009 with a minimum term to serve of 18 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 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded in:ZencastrEdited in:AudacityDaVinci ResolveMastered in:AuphonicReferences:https://www.britishmurders.com/davidchenerywickens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Okt 202127min

S04E02 - Anthony Antoniou (The Murder of Walter McCarthy)
In the second episode of British Murders Season 4, I tell the bizarre story of Anthony Antoniou and Walter McCarthy.In the early 1990s, Antoniou began a relationship with up-and-coming UK singer-songwriter Gabrielle.They were together for three years, but Antoniou decided to leave the R&B star on the same day their son was born - April 16, 1995.In December 1995, Antoniou and his friend Timothy Redhead drove his stepfather Walter McCarthy to the Derbyshire Peak District.Whilst pulling into a layby, Antoniou stabbed Walter 52 times with a commando knife before decapitating him with a Japanese ceremonial sword.Antoniou was handed a life sentence in March 1997 but only served 14 years behind bars.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 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3F1JkkjCloud Microphone Cloudlifter CL1: https://amzn.to/2XZicC8Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface: https://amzn.to/3kKCLL2Rode PSA-1 Professional Studio Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3zHJOs8Purchase 'The Serial Killer's Book of Haiku' by Rose Bundy here:https://amzn.to/3lYRMbuRecorded and Edited in:AudacityMastered in:AuphonicReferences:https://www.britishmurders.com/anthonyantoniou/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Okt 202127min