Alison, Maartje and Anne | Part 2: Monsters Since Childhood

In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers.Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children.The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order.Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995.In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds and relationships, including their marriage.Next week, I'll discuss the murders they were convicted of, the trial and its aftermath.⁣⁣⁣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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/fredandrosepart1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Mars 202336min

I welcome former undercover cop Danni Brooke to the show in this interview episode.⁣For over a decade, Danni was one of the most effective female undercover cops in the UK, one of a minimal number of women in the Met’s elite unit. She was so successful at taking down criminals that she was seconded to forces around the country.Whether infiltrating organized crime gangs or disrupting drug supply lines, Danni played the innocent Essex girl, fooling even the most suspicious villains, using her quick wits to keep her out of trouble. She loved the job, but the pressures of her work and trying to balance the long hours with being a mother, were to take a toll on her personal life.Now retired as a police officer, Danni has enjoyed a successful television career and is booked as a keynote speaker for various corporate events.Danni is also famed for her role as a Hunter on 'Hunted' and 'Celebrity Hunted' for Channel 4.In her memoir, 'The Girl for the Job', Danni reveals why she left the police, how she found a new career (and love) on C4’s 'Hunted', and why the thrill of covert work still pulls her into private investigations.'The Girl for the Job' was released on March 2, 2023, and is available to purchase here:The Girl for the Job | Pan MacmillanFor 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Mars 202343min

In this episode, I tell the stories of Christopher Halliwell, Becky Godden-Edwards and Sian O'Callaghan.In March 2011, Halliwell murdered Sian after picking her up in his taxi after she left a Swindon nightclub.He was handed a life sentence with a 25-year minimum for Sian's murder in October 2012.This case is controversial because Halliwell revealed the location of another woman he'd killed, Becky Godden-Edwards, at the same time he revealed the location of Sian's body.Due to PACE being breached by DS Steve Fulcher, Becky's murder wasn't part of the October 2012 trial.Halliwell wouldn't be found guilty of Becky's murder until September 2016, after which he was handed a whole life order.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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/christopherhalliwell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Mars 202345min

I tell the story of Abdalla Yones and Heshu Yones in this episode.In October 2002, Abdalla murdered his 16-year-old daughter, Heshu, by stabbing her multiple times.Pleading guilty to the murder at The Old Bailey, Abdalla became the first person in UK legal history to admit having carried out an "honour killing".Judge Neil Denison handed Abdalla Yones a life sentence in September 2003 with a minimum term of 14 years.**The following is NOT a sponsored message**If you are experiencing Honour Based Abuse/Violence, or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting Karma Nirvana.Karma Nirvana was established in 1993 as the first specialist charity for victims and survivors. They are committed to ending Honour Based Abuse in the UK.Tel: 0800 5999 247Web: karmanirvana.org.ukFor 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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/abdallayones/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Mars 202328min

I welcome former police officer Matt Calveley to the show in this interview episode.⁣With an astonishing career spanning three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Matt arrested over 1,000 criminals, covered a quarter of a million miles on foot and wheels and was injured more than 30 times on duty.He retired in 2016 with over a dozen commendations, a People of Achievement award and the Livia Award for Professionalism and Services to Justice.On London's front line, he dealt with horrific death scenes, served as a Custody Sergeant, provided jury protection during a huge corruption trial, qualified as a mass fatality specialist and once got bitten by an escaped squirrel monkey called Clive.In his memoir 'Cops and Horrors: Secret Tales from the Front Line', Matt offers an up close and personal view into the life of a dedicated officer serving in one of the biggest police forces in the world.'Cops and Horrors' was released on April 14, 2022, and is available to purchase here:Cops and Horrors (Mirror Books) | Amazon UKFor 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Feb 202355min

I tell the story of Odessa Carey Snr and Odessa Carey Jnr in this episode.In April 2019, Odessa Jnr murdered her mum, Odessa Snr, after attacking her with a mallet.She then removed her mum's head using scissors and knives before later removing her brain.After the murder, Odessa Jnr carried her mum's decapitated head around in a plastic carrier bag and reportedly kissed it on the forehead in front of a family friend.Judge Paul Sloan handed Odessa Jnr a hospital order on March 12, 2020, after deeming her not fit enough to stand trial.WARNING: This episode focuses heavily on Odessa Jnr's lifelong mental health issues and might be a difficult listen for some.**The following is NOT a sponsored message**If you are suffering from mental health problems or are concerned that someone you know is, please consider contacting the following charities:Mind (ENG & WAL): 0300 123 3393The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SCO): 0344 800 0550The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health (NI): 028 9032 8474 / 00353 42 938 5736For 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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/odessacarey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Feb 202336min

I tell the story of Damian Rzeszowski and his family in this episode.On August 14, 2011, Damian and his wife Izabela returned from a couple's trip to their native Poland. Later that day, the family planned on hosting a barbecue.After being berated by Izabela for leaving the kids alone in the house whilst she went to collect her friend, Damian snapped.He grabbed two kitchen knives and, within the space of 15 minutes, murdered Izabela, Marek Gartska, his father-in-law, Kinga and Kacper, his two children, and Marta and Julia de la Haye, Izabela's friend and her daughter.Damian then turned the knife on himself but survived his self-inflicted injuries.Judge Michael Birt handed Damian six concurrent 30-year sentences on October 29, 2012, after he was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.Damian Rzeszowski took his own life at HMP Full Sutton on March 31, 2018.⁣⁣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⁣References:⁣www.britishmurders.com/damianrzeszowski/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Feb 202325min

I welcome award-winning investigator Oliver Laurence to the show in this interview episode.⁣Oliver spent over 12 years as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police, South Australia Police and Queensland Police Service.Since retiring from the police, Oliver has achieved great things as a security and intelligence investigator, including receiving the UK Investigator of the Year award in 2019.He is currently a managing partner of I-OnAsia, a global risk management company, and the host of 'Protect & Serve', a podcast that sees Oliver chat with various people in law enforcement.Check out 'Protect and Serve' here:Protect and Serve | Apple PodcastsProtect and Serve | SpotifyFor 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Feb 20231h 7min