Catching The Bus: Episode 136
This is an unusual episode of the UK True Crime Weekly Podcast, as I look at the story of Louis Gillies, from Glasgow, who faced the charge that on a day between May 20 and June 7, 2002, at Eastbourne, he aided, abetted, counselled or procured the suicide of Michael Gooden, contrary to the Suicide Act 1961. I look at the background to the charges and follow events through to their shocking conclusion.ReferenceFor this episode, I leaned heavily on this excellent article:https://www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/caught-in-a-web-of-despair-1-1384954HelpWhatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call for free: 116 123Linkshttps://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Juni 201922min
A Halloween Obsessive: Episode 135
Control, domination, obsession. What makes someone exhibit these behaviours and then plan murder based on them? In today's story, from near Manchester in 2003, we look at a terrifying story of obsession that lead to an innocent man dying in the street outside his own home.https://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Juni 201922min
A Naval Disappearance (part-two): Episode 134
**This is the second part of a two part story**. The story resumes with Allan Grimson revealing to detectives details of another horror murder carried our for the elation he felt experiencing total domination and control of another person. I then explore other potential crimes carried out by this monster - did he kill as many as 15?https://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Juni 201925min
A Naval Disappearance (part-one): Episode 133
In today's episode I look at two members of the Royal Navy who disappeared in very different circumstances. And we meet a murderer who describes killing someone as: "It was such a feeling. I have never, ever had that feeling. It was a feeling of power. I would say it was better than sex." https://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Maj 201923min
The Facebook Killer: Episode 132
The internet allows all of us to be whoever we want to be. Of course, this can be escapist fun, but in today's episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast from the north-east in 2009 we look at a man who posed as teenage boys for much more sinister reasons.https://www.uktruecrime.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimehttps://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Maj 201923min
Margo Lafferty from Glasgow: Episode 131
The night of 28 February was chilly in Glasgow, with a bitter wind. But one sex worker was still on the streets, earning the money to pay for her heroin habit. In this episode of the UK True Crime Weekly podcast we follow the life of Margo Lafferty.1, Please buy tickets for my live events in London & Manchester here:www.uktruecrime.com2, Other links mentioned in the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimewww.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Maj 201921min
A Double Abduction: Episode 130
Luck. Is staying safe just a matter of luck? In this episode, from North London in Christmas 1986 looks at two awful abductions and one terrible accident. A series of events caused by just one man which caused such misery and ruined so many lives.A huge thank you to Chris Clarke for his help with this story. He can be found on Facebook at The Armchair Detective. Chris chose to donate his fee for this episode to www.sosad.com, a dog rescue charity in County Durham.1, Please buy tickets for my live events in London & Manchester here:www.uktruecrime.com2, Other links mentioned in the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimewww.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Maj 201926min
Nikki Allan from Sunderland: Episode 129
Nikki Allan was born in Sunderland on 30 August 1985 and she lived in the City with her mum, Sharon and 3 sisters. There was nothing unusual about the night of 7 October 1992, but this was the night that Nikki went missing and her body was found the next day. Nobody has been convicted of her murder.If you have any information about Nikki’s death - however small or insignificant it might seem - please speak to Northumbria Police’s major crime team on 101 ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. A huge thank you to Chris Clarke for his help with this story. He can be found on Facebook at The Armchair Detective. Chris chose to donate his fee for this episode to www.sosad.com, a dog rescue charity in County Durham.This podcast was sponsored by The Economist. To claim your free print copy of The Economist, just text CRIME to 78070.1, Please buy tickets for my live events in London & Manchester here:www.uktruecrime.com 2, Other links mentioned in the show: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimewww.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Apr 201927min
