

UK True Crime Podcast
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The UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by Adam Lloyd, is a leading true crime podcast, with new episodes released every Tuesday and Friday.Shortlisted for Best True Crime Podcast at the 2026 True Crime Podcast Awards and with over 85 million listens, this UK true crime podcast delivers in-depth, well-researched coverage of real-life crime stories from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.Each episode focuses on true crime cases in the UK, placing victims, families, and communities at the centre of the story.From serial killers and other murder cases to missing persons cases, fraud, arson and the whole range of other criminal investigations, the podcast examines a wide range of UK crime stories. Alongside lesser-known crimes, it also offers fresh perspectives on well-known UK cases, making it ideal for listeners searching for true crime podcasts, crime stories, and UK investigations.If you’re interested in true crime, UK true crime podcasts, real criminal cases, and detailed, respectful storytelling, The UK True Crime Podcast provides carefully researched episodes that go beyond the headlines to explore the facts, the context, and the human impact behind every case. Listen every Tuesday and Friday.⚠️ Disclaimer:The cases discussed in this podcast often represents the worst day in many people’s lives. I always aim to tell these stories with empathy and focus on the victims and their families. All information is sourced from publicly available materials, and every effort is made to ensure accuracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 3, 2022 • 11min
Devils in the Dark
I have a recommendation for you....From Audioboom Studios, Helen Anderson and her best friend Danni Howard turn back the clock to explore some of the wildest true crime cases in history. With the help of expert criminologists, pathologists and journalists who were on the scene, they’ll learn about the killer's origins, their crimes, and the motives behind their terrible acts.The podcast launched on the 28th of February, with two episodes, the first one is Ed Gein.Episodes will be weekly every Monday, so just search for Devils in The Dark and follow so you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 2, 2022 • 26min
A Helping Hand: Episode 276
A close family looks out for each other and does all it can to help others. Right? But none of us know for sure what really happens in families, the lies and secrets that can never be discovered. But sometimes, these secrets come to the surface, and in the story today, a shocking family secret is revealed....Writing credit: Haze @ Podcast She Wrote1, Please support my sponsorWine52. Just head to: www.wine52.com/TRUECRIME to claim your free case today!2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/916660/betty-guy-murder-life-prison-barry-rogers-penelope-john-relativeshttps://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-man-drove-163-miles-1176837https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/ex-soldier-mother-who-murdered-1187020https://news.sky.com/story/pensioner-betty-guy-murdered-with-drugs-and-whisky-by-daughter-and-grandson-11239232https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/feb/06/former-soldier-guilty-murder-grandmother-betty-guy-pembrokeshirehttps://www.itv.com/news/wales/2018-05-29/daughter-reveals-moment-she-found-out-sister-and-nephew-were-behind-murder-of-her-mother-betty-guyhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/how-police-caught-killers-grandmother-15150326https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-42985957https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/15922962.penelope-john-barry-rogers-guilty-murdering-betty-guy/https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/15966927.penny-john-barry-rogers-jailed-life-minimum-term-11-years-murder-betty-guy/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-42689996https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/former-soldier-mother-jailed-life-14261774https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5358453/Former-soldier-guilty-murdering-grandmother.htmlhttps://pembrokeshire-herald.com/41626/mother-son-guilty-barry-rogers-penny-john-convicted-murder/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-42957187 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2022 • 26min
More & More Sex: Episode 275
Andrew Hunter had a difficult start in life when his mum died and his dad abandoned him. Is this why he went through life always looking for more and more sexual partners? But as we hear on this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, for every woman who got close to Andrew, things never ended well.....1, Please support my sponsorBetterhelp. UK True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at www.BetterHelp.com/TRUECRIME. 2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/a-sex-mad-killer-in-the-salvation-army-960821https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/694627/landmark-dog-lead-strangler-crimewatch-murder-trial-remembered-30-years-on-by-community/https://www.pressreader.com/uk/scottish-daily-mail/20180804/281956018600095https://www.thefreelibrary.com/JUTE%2C+JAM+AND+MURDER%3B+REMEMBERED+THE+KILLINGS+THAT+ROCKED+CITY+OF...-a0344848995https://www.reddit.com/r/ColdCaseUK/comments/e5d2fx/the_templeton_woods_murders_two_cold_case_murders/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2022 • 24min
A Passing Taxi: Episode 274
If you saw a violent incident on the other side of the road whilst you were travelling past in a taxi, would you stop? Would you intervene? This week on the UK True Crime podcast I look at a story where a couple did stop to help, with quite shocking consequences.1, Please support my sponsor:Noom. Sign up for your trial at Noom.comUKTCPOD. 2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3352694/Thug-murdered-Good-Samaritan-mother-two-broken-wine-bottle-intervened-street-row-jailed-life.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/dec/01/woman-killed-with-wine-bottle-after-intervening-in-street-row-court-toldhttps://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/stephen-duggan-admits-wilson-death-10036795https://metro.co.uk/2015/12/09/man-jailed-for-murdering-good-samaritan-by-stabbing-her-with-smashed-wine-bottle-5554632/https://courts1354.rssing.com/chan-53880569/all_p14.htmlhttps://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/alison-wilson-murder-trial-killer-10549912 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2022 • 27min
The Graveyard: Episode 273
When you think of violent crime, High Wycombe isn't normally the place that springs to mind. But this week on the UK True Crime podcast I examine the most pointless, violent crime driven by jealousy and misplaced loyalty. 1, Please support my sponsorsWild Natural DeodorantYou can order by going to Wearewild.com and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use code “CRIME20” at checkout https://allplants.comClaim 20% off your first 2 orders (save £20!) with code TRUECRIME20 at allplants.com 2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttps://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14697940.one-year-on-sea-of-tributes-remains-outside-high-wycombe-church-where-lee-gillespie-was-murdered/https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14348562.high-wycombe-man-lee-gillespie-was-stabbed-to-death-near-all-saints-church-last-year/https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14290209.martin-stanislaus-tells-court-he-stabbed-high-wycombe-man-lee-gillespie-to-defend-himself-from-needle-attack/https://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/14231396.jodie-willis-martin-stanislaus-and-leigh-burns-appeared-in-court-over-alleged-murder-of-lee-gillespie-in-high-wycombe/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3417696/Woman-arranged-ex-boyfriend-said-pregnant-stabbed-death-graveyard.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/love-triangle-killer-who-stabbed-7580993https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-got-ex-boyfriend-murder-7250295 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2022 • 23min
The Body in the Bags Killer: Episode 272
Like so many before and since, Clive Tully came to the UK from New Zealand to travel as part of his self-proclaimed 'world tour'. He settled in Bristol, but one day he disappeared. Just what had happened to Clive?1, Please support my sponsorWild Natural DeodorantYou can order by going to Wearewild.com and you’ll get 20% off your first order when you use code “CRIME20” at checkout 2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttp://www.murderuk.com/malcolm-green.htmlhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/malcolm-green-cardiff-killer-crime-16258156http://www.blackkalendar.nl/c/1535/Malcolm%20John%20Greenhttps://www.pressreader.com/uk/wales-on-sunday/20190512/281659666484697https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/green-malcolm.htmhttps://sublimetruecrime.com/podcast/ep-17-the-body-in-the-bags-killer/https://cardifflocalguide.co.uk/bloodlust-of-body-in-the-bags-killer-malcolm-green/https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/malcolm-green-cardiff-killer-crime-16258156 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2022 • 28min
The Selby Rail Crash: Episode 271
The 999 Operator would never forget the call. The man was desperately trying to explain what had happened and where he was. The operator said: "I'm going to need a better location than that." To which the man replies "But there's a train coming."The 999 operator screams out: "Oh my God!" as the man swears, unable to comprehend quite what he is seeing. The screeching of brakes can be heard as the man tells the operator the train has "gone straight through my Land Rover". Moments later he speaks again: "I just got out in time as the train came through. Someone is going to get killed... 1, Please support my sponsorsGrind. Get your first 30 compostable coffee pods for just £5, plus a pink refillable Grind tin, when you go to grind.co.uk and use code TRUECRIME (with no spaces) at checkout. That's over 60% off the perfect cup of coffee at home. Just head to grind.co.uk and use the code truecrime.Betterhelp. UK True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at www.BetterHelp.com/TRUECRIME. 2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttps://www.standard.co.uk/hp/front/oh-my-god-there-s-a-train-coming-6335394.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/dec/07/selby.railtravelhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-56085631https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selby_rail_crashhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/dec/14/selby.railtravel3https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1361354/Selby-crash-10th-anniversary-Driver-Gary-Hart-feels-accountable.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2022 • 24min
Under Pressure: Episode 270
We all know people who have had affairs. They happen for all sorts of reasons and if both people want the same out of what they are doing then it is no business of ours. But in our story today from Hampshire, one wanted 'fun' whilst the other wanted the great romance. It was never going to end well, but it was impossible to see that it could ever end this badly.....1, Please support my sponsorsGrind. Get your first 30 compostable coffee pods for just £5, plus a pink refillable Grind tin, when you go to grind.co.uk and use code TRUECRIME (with no spaces) at checkout. That's over 60% off the perfect cup of coffee at home. Just head to grind.co.uk and use the code truecrime.Noom. Sign up for your trial at Noom dot com slash UKTCPOD. That is N-O-O-M dot com slash UKTCPOD to sign up for your trial. Do it today.2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/8701194.stmhttps://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8216110.timeline-of-the-paula-poolton-investigation/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8161198.husbands-desperate-attempts-to-contact-murdered-wife-paula-poolton/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8151426.the-paula-poolton-trial/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8182162.roger-kearney-denies-trying-to-cover-his-tracks-in-paula-poolton-murder-trial/https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/paula-poolton-murder-investigators-claiming-killer-roger-kearney-is-innocent-ask-for-people-to-come-forward-3045240https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14771626.investigation-reveals-new-twist-in-murder-of-saints-steward/https://www.serjeantsinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/KEARNEY-FINAL-HAND-DOWN-JUDGMENT.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 12, 2022 • 28min
The Carer: Episode 269
Caring is a very special profession where the carer is given unique and special access to someone who needs help. It offers a unique opportunity to build a very special bond. In this episode of the Uk True Crime podcast I look at how this special bond was abused in absolutely the most terrible way.Please support my sponsor: https://allplants.comClaim £10 off your first 2 orders (save £20!) with code TRUECRIME20 at allplants.com 1, Writing Credit.A huge thank you to Haze from Podcast She Wrote. Find Haze on all social channels.2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing3, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime4, Sourceshttps://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/evil-carer-who-persuaded-son-5568529https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/how-burnt-chicken-feathers-led-5568744https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/my-murdering-ex-lover-tried-5570320https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/shameless-killer-ive-nice-prison-5568373https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/gallery/detectives-scene-alton-gregory-baker-5570116https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/how-burnt-chicken-feathers-led-5568744.amphttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/7500125.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/staffordshire/7534970.stmhttps://www.thelawpages.com/court-cases/Thelma-Purchase-1424-1.lawhttps://www.channel5.com/show/my-lover-my-killer/season-1/my-lover-my-killer-12a41c92-8a2c-49bf-835e-038e0bc4e878https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mans-incredible-escape-after-murdering-24398139 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 2022 • 28min
Beware the Taxman: Episode 268
This episode of the UK True Crime podcast comes from Swansea, South Wales. We look at the murky and terribly sad world of addiction to hard drugs. In this story, a one mans desperation for money to buy drugs drives him to commit a terrible crime.....1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.https://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing2, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttp://sputnik2.tilda.ws/page3943904.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7283992.stmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-45752154https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/code-blue-itv-murder-jack-16115137https://www.pressreader.com/uk/south-wales-evening-post/20181102/282595968915721 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


