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In this special episode, I revisit the murder of Vicky Hall in Felixstowe in 1999. Today, serial killer Steve Wright was sentenced for Vicky’s murder, his sixth known killing. I break down the developments from court at the sentencing hearing, reflect on the police investigation and its unanswered questions, explore why Wright may have chosen to confess after so many years, and consider what this case means for the possibility of further undiscovered victims. Join me at TrueCrimeFest in London in March https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Course https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Listen/Watch the True Crime Catch Up https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Find Our More About Me https://uktruecrime.com Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 25 years after the crime was committed, a man already serving a whole life order for five murders has pleaded guilty to killing again. This admission dates back to 1999, years before Ipswich became a crime scene, and years before his name was known to the public. This afternoon, serial murderer Steven Wright stood at The Old Bailey once more, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a murder that lay unresolved for decades. This is the story of a person whose violence didn’t begin where most people think it did. Long before the discovery of were Tania Nicol, Gemma Adams, Anneli Alderton, Annette Nicholls, and Paula Clennell in and around Ipswich, there were warning signs, near misses, and unanswered questions. Some of them were reported at the time. Others only make sense in hindsight. But together, they paint a picture of behaviour that was escalating quietly, went largely unnoticed, and was ultimately catastrophic. Exclusive content: Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive Episodes Follow the show: British Murders with Stuart Blues Disclaimer: 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part Two of Two of ‘The Beast of Belvedere’ by Murder Mile UK True Crime. From April 1983 to July 1984, a series of sadistic sex attacks were perpetrated on women and young girls on trains or near train stations on three routes from Central London to the South-East of England and Kent, they were the Bexleyheath Line, the North Kent Line and the Dartford Loop. This prolific serial rapist never disguised his face, he attacked in broad daylight, and he stuck to the areas he knew so well. But who was he? Locations: The Dartford Loop began at Charing Cross, Waterloo East or London Bridge, and called at Hither Green, Lee, Mottingham, New Eltham, Sidcup, Albany Park, Bexley and Crayford. The Bexleyheath Line called at Lewisham, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Eltham, Falconwood, Welling, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst. The North Kent at Lewisham, Blackheath, Charlton, Woolwich, Arsenal, Abbey Wood, Belvedere, Erith and Slade Green. As well as Birch Walk in Erith, Dartford station, Bursted Wood, Lesnes Abbey Woods, etcDate: April 1983 to July 1984Victims: unnamedCulprit: ?  Five time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer. Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA ·      Instagram ·      FaceBook ·      Threads SUBSCRIBE via Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 1977, a quiet Manchester neighbourhood was shaken by an act of sudden and brutal violence. Annie Walsh, a woman described by those who knew her as kind and unassuming, was found murdered inside her own flat. The scene left behind was one of extreme force, but very little clarity. What followed would become one of the most troubling chapters in British criminal justice. A teenage boy would be arrested, tried, and convicted of Annie’s murder, but years later, serious questions would emerge - not just about the evidence used to secure that conviction, but about whether the right person was ever in the dock at all. If you have any information about the murder of Annie Walsh, please contact Greater Manchester Police on 101, or reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Exclusive content: Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive Episodes Follow the show: British Murders with Stuart Blues Disclaimer: 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a workplace affair ends, the fallout doesn’t stay private. Loyalties fracture, tension poisons the environment, and what was once whispered behind closed doors becomes impossible to escape. Careers, reputations, and mental health can all be collateral damage when personal betrayal collides with professional life. In the story today from Norfolk, the end of an affair leads to one person looking for revenge and ends in the most shocking violence. Join me at TrueCrimeFest in London in March https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Course https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course Writing Credit: Chris Wood You can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Listen/Watch the True Crime Catch Up https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Find Our More About Me https://uktruecrime.com Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janet Murgatroyd was just 20 when she was killed. A student at the University of Central Lancashire, and a part-time staff member with Lancashire Police, she had so much to look forward to and enjoy. But tragically, her body was found in the River Ribble in Preston after a night out in 1996. Today I have re-released my coverage of her murder from June 2017 as nobody has still been convicted of Janet's murder. Anyone with information can call Lancaster Police on 101. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 5555111. Join me at TrueCrimeFest in London in March https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Find Our More About Me https://uktruecrime.com Join My Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part One of Two of ‘The Beast of Belvedere’ by Murder Mile UK True Crime. From April 1983 to July 1984, a series of sadistic sex attacks were perpetrated on women and young girls on trains or near train stations on three routes from Central London to the South-East of England and Kent, they were the Bexleyheath Line, the North Kent Line and the Dartford Loop. This prolific serial rapist never disguised his face, he attacked in broad daylight, and he stuck to the areas he knew so well. But who was he? Locations: Train on The Dartford Loop starting at Charing Cross, Waterloo East or London Bridge, and called at Hither Green, Lee, Mottingham, New Eltham, Sidcup, Albany Park, Bexley and Crayford. The Bexleyheath Line called at Lewisham, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Eltham, Falconwood, Welling, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst. The North Kent at Lewisham, Blackheath, Charlton, Woolwich, Arsenal, Abbey Wood, Belvedere, Erith and Slade Green. As well as Birch Walk in Erith, Dartford station, Bursted Wood, Lesnes Abbey Woods, etcDate: April 1983 to July 1984Victims:unnamedCulprit: ?  Five time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer. Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA ·      Instagram ·      FaceBook ·      Threads   SUBSCRIBE via Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In July 2001, the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio on a remote stretch of Australia’s Stuart Highway became one of the most high-profile missing person cases in modern criminal history. The case drew international attention, sparked an enormous police investigation across the Australian Outback, and would later result in a murder conviction - despite the fact that Peter’s body has never been recovered. At the heart of the case is the survival of Peter’s girlfriend, Joanne Lees, whose account of what happened that night has been scrutinised, challenged, and debated for more than two decades. From questions around forensic evidence and memory, to the treatment of victims and the role of public opinion, the Falconio case continues to divide opinion and raise uncomfortable questions about justice, truth, and how certainty is reached when key answers remain missing. Exclusive content: Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive Episodes Follow the show: British Murders with Stuart Blues Disclaimer: 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julia James, a 53-year-old police community support officer, was murdered while walking her dog in woodland near her home in Kent. The seemingly random and brutal attack shocked the local community and sparked a major investigation. This episode examines the events leading up to Julia’s death, the evidence that led police to her killer, and the court case that followed - a case that raised troubling questions about violence, vulnerability, and safety in everyday spaces. Listen/Watch the True Crime Catch Up https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Join me at TrueCrimeFest in London in March https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Find Our More About Me https://uktruecrime.com Join My Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up to the mid 1960’s, capital punishment was in force in the UK for the crime of murder, and many a soul watched in fear as the presiding judge placed the black cap onto his or her head, and pronounced sentence of death upon them. There are countless tales of these to recount, but the tale I bring this time around on the Enthusiast is one of an individual who cheated the hangman for such a capital crime, not once, not twice – but three times, over a period of 13 years. Someone who really did seem to have 'the luck of the Irish', so the old saying goes, on his side. The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, including descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Stereolab – French DiscoPOLICA – Dark Star  The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support   References - Available upon request.   Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast FacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page  Remembering Tom, Rose, and Florrie.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday the 20th of July 1988, at 8am, 36-year-old business executive Diana Mam exited her flat at Stanley Court. Dressed in a smart green suit and stockings, she placed her handbag and briefcase on the floor, and as she locked the door, she applied a final coat of lipstick, ready for a busy day ahead. Only she never made it to work, she never made it to her car, she didn’t even make it from her door. Who killed her and why? Location: Flat 24, Second Floor, 1 Woodfield Road, Ealing, London, W5, UK Date: Wednesday the 20th of July 1988 at 8am (time of murder)Victims: Diana Stafford MawCulprit: Jane Frances Salveson (accused but acquitted) Five time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer. Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA ·      Instagram ·      FaceBook ·      Threads SUBSCRIBE via Patreon   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early 2000s, the death of five-year-old Danielle Reid became one of the most disturbing child murder cases in Scottish criminal history. What began as concerns around neglect in Inverness would later expose a far more troubling picture, involving repeated warnings, unanswered calls, and safeguarding failures that, in hindsight, are difficult to comprehend. Danielle was a bright, affectionate little girl who had only just started her first term at a new school. Around her were adults and institutions who believed she was safe, or at least not in immediate danger. But behind closed doors, a very different reality was unfolding. What happened to Danielle raises uncomfortable questions about responsibility, child protection, and how vulnerable children can slip through the cracks, even when concerns are raised. Read the independent review I mention within the episode below: Independent Review Into The Circumstances Surrounding The Death Of Danielle Reid Exclusive content: Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive Episodes Follow the show: British Murders with Stuart Blues Disclaimer: 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. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During a beautiful summer, 15-year-old Camilla Petersen, a Danish exchange student, travelled to the Isle of Wight expecting a life-changing experience. Instead, her visit would end in tragedy. What began as a quiet day in a beautiful rural setting triggered one of the Island’s most disturbing investigations, exposing how quickly innocence can collide with hidden danger. Join me at TrueCrimeFest in London in March https://www.truecrimefest.co.uk/ Buy My New True Crime Content Creators Online Course https://adam-s-site-be58.thinkific.com/products/courses/true-crime-content-creation-course Writing Credit: Chris Wood You can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Watch my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videos Listen/Watch the True Crime Catch Up https://audioalways.lnk.to/TrueCrimeCatchUp Find Our More About Me https://uktruecrime.com Join UK True Crime Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head back to the 1950’s, and to rural West Wales this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where I bring you an account of a couple who mysteriously disappeared one Friday October evening. Throw in details such as buzzards, traps involving black cotton, conflicting ink, and ever conflicting stories that just didn’t add up no matter what, and you have the tale this time around… The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, including descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening in. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)   Lime Garden – Maybe Not TonightLe Tigre – Hot Topic  The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support   References - Available upon request.   Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast FacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramYoutubeWebsiteTTCE MerchandisePatreon Page  Remembering John and Phoebe.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday 7th of February 2025, single mother of four children, Victoria Adams invited homeless ex-con Apapale Adoum arrived to stay at her home at 2 Coulter Road in Shepherd’s Bush. The next day, he brutally murdered her. But what were both of their motives? Location: top flat, 22 Coulter Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London, W6, UK Date: Saturday 8th of February 2025 (time of murder unspecified)Victims: Victoria AdamsCulprit: Wynton Apapale Adoum Five time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Erik Stein and Jon Boux of Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer. Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA ·      Instagram ·      FaceBook ·      Threads SUBSCRIBE via Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.