Fred and Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors: Part 2

True Criminals concludes its two-part premiere with the shocking conclusion to the Fred and Rose West case. In Part 2, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined by journalist Howard Sounes to uncover the horrifying truth about the Wests' crimes, exploring the dark secrets and societal impact. Subscribe now! Welcome to the chilling conclusion of True Criminals’ explosive two-part premiere, diving deep into the gruesome crimes of Britain’s most infamous serial killers—Fred and Rose West. In this unmissable episode, hosts Martin Bruntand Helen Fospero are joined by acclaimed journalist and true crime author Howard Sounes, who broke the story that shocked the nation. Sounes, author of Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors, offers a rare, first-hand account of the moment the truth about 25 Cromwell Street was unearthed. He details the harrowing excavation that exposed a house of unimaginable horror and the dark secrets buried beneath. Together, Martin, Helen, and Howard explore the wider impact of the case—from critical failures in the criminal justice system to how the media shaped public perception of the Wests’ atrocities. This episode goes beyond the headlines, tackling the deeper psychological and societal implications of the Wests’ crimes—territory rarely explored by other true crime podcasts. With meticulous insight, Sounes traces the disturbing early lives of Fred and Rose West, offering context to the depravity that followed. His expert commentary brings new depth to one of the UK’s most disturbing true crime cases—a story that continues to fascinate and horrify audiences worldwide. For fans of Serial and My Favorite Murder, this episode dives deep into one of the UK's most disturbing true crime cases, offering fresh insights and expert analysis that will keep you captivated from start to finish. Want to learn more? Read Howard Sounes’ definitive book on the case here: Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors Amazon Link For Howard’s podcast on the Wests and the House of Horrors, listen here: Unheard: The Fred and Rose West Tapes Apple Podcasts Link Subscribe now to True Criminals on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform—and never miss an episode of this gripping, investigative true crime series. ................................................. Shop Air Up here: Treat yourself or someone special to a refreshing twist with Air Up! Enjoy 10% off your order using the code TRUECRIMINALS at ⁠airup.link/truecriminals⁠. Explore all their delicious flavours today. Share Your Thoughts and Questions: Connect with us via email at contact@audiobleachglobal.com. We’d love to hear from you! Follow Us: Instagram: @true.criminals Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals Support Us: If you love the podcast, consider supporting us on Patreon for exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/c/TrueCriminals Connect with Martin Brunt: Twitter: @skymartinbrunt Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSY Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: Listen Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575 Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information. Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices