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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Dec 3, 2019 • 28min
The Monkey Man of Orkney: Episode 160
The Orkney Isles 10 miles north of Scotland are stunning, offering a peaceful life surrounded by amazing scenery. People are drawn to the Islands for many reasons, often escaping difficult lives and looking for a clean break. Although crime is rare, in today's episode of the UK True Crime podcast we examine a love triangle which resulted in an absolutely shocking outcome.Referenced sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sanday-murder-trial-the-orkney-island-1052099https://www.scotsman.com/news-2-15012/orkney-murder-man-jailed-for-life-for-murdering-love-rival-1-475040https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/man-jailed-for-life-for-murdering-love-rival-on-orkney-1931389.htmlhttps://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/166282/Killer-who-buried-love-rival-s-body-will-die-in-prisonhttps://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/archives/news/31746/it-was-him-or-the-monkeys/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-453010/Fighting-save-lives-tribe-Monkey-Man-Orkney.htmlhttps://woodstocksnutrition.co.uk/monkey-man-jack-campbell-convicted-of--murder.html#.XePYQOj7TIUhttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/orkney-isle-murder-accused-confessed-1051467http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8521852.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/8505624.stm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2019 • 27min
A Cunning Plan: Episode 159
As we celebrate three years of the UK True Crime podcast, the story this week comes from Liverpool in 2012. When a couple split, Maureen Smith devises a plan to try to get her partner back. It doesn't go to plan and the events that follow are catastrophic and ruin so many lives....Referenced sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/jailed-life-sisters-fail-murder-14379246https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/nelson-brothers-found-guilty-david-3324448https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/1030am-update-liverpool-murder-investigation-3353970https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/david-corridon-murder-father-says-3324494https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/partner-murdered-dealer-david-corridon-3328795https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/three-men-cleared-gangland-murder-3451982https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/fresh-arrest-over-murder-liverpool-3343748https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/tyrone-griffiths-accused-murder-liverpool-3329541https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2260029/Mother-sent-team-hitmen-murder-playboy-ex-lover-row-stolen-television.htmlhttps://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/david-corridon-murder-accused-says-3330238 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2019 • 26min
A walk in the woods: Episode 158
In September 1992, life was good for newly married Bob Wignall and his wife Sandra, as they strolled in the woods by their home on a beautiful autumn evening. But Bob was unaware that convicted murderer Terry Bewley was having an affair with his wife. And that Bewley was waiting for Bob in the woods....Sourceshttps://totalcrime.co.uk/real-life-stories/Robin Odell, Paul Connelly. The Mammoth Book of More Bizarre Crimes http://wolfiewiseguy.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-murder-of-bob-wignall.htmlhttps://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+KILLERS+BEHIND+A+VEIL+OF+TEARS%3B+A+chilling+documentary+looks+at...-a085418856https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/sex-crazed-wife-who-was-stifled-by-kindness-rhys-williams-reports-on-the-fatal-attraction-that-led-1505589.htmlhttps://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12712372.woman-accused-of-husbands-murder-had-sex-with-her-lover-in-rolls-royce/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2019 • 23min
Two Sisters in Luton: Episode 157
It was cosy in the 3 bedroom semi in Luton with Saima, her husband, their four children, her parents and sister, Sabah. But the close family got along well and all was going just fine until Sabah started an affair with Saima's husband. This was never going to end well, but nobody could have predicted just how shocking.Referenced sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.lutontoday.co.uk/news/in-full-how-one-sister-s-bitter-jealousy-led-to-murder-1-8216007https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/shows/what-the-killer-did-next/articles/inside-the-pressure-cooker-the-murder-of-saima-khanhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/oct/26/luton-woman-sabah-khan-jailed-for-at-least-22-years-after-admitting-sistershttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/10/24/care-worker-brutally-murdered-sister-cut-hand-four-children/https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/luton-murder-stabbing-saima-khan-17148481https://www.pressreader.com/uk/real-people/20180208/page/32/textviewhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3617557/Woman-26-arrested-suspicion-murdering-Luton-mother-Saima-Khan-34-killed-hallway-week.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2019 • 22min
A Burglary in Hampshire: Episode 156
When you are woken in the middle of the night by a noise, you reassure yourself that it was nothing to worry about. Maybe a cat, or a fox. But in this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast from Hampshire in 2017, the noise that woke a couple was not innocent at all. And a nightmare was just beginning.....Referenced sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5298211/Burglars-convicted-murdering-millionaire-businessman.htmlhttps://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15668125.they-said-he-hadnt-made-it-guy-hedgers-husband-weeps-as-murder-trial-jury-hear-of-the-moment-businessman-was-shot/?ref=machttps://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/15666547.guy-hedger-murder-trial-accused-told-prison-officer-co-defendant-was-the-shooter-court-hears/https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2018/01/22/incompetent-burglars-jailed-for-34-years-for-murder-of-businessman-guy-hedger/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-42453343https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-42776619 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2019 • 23min
A night at the pub: Episode 155
A pub on the outskirts of Birmingham which catered for the older crowd. On Saturday night, a couple popped out to see friends, relax and enjoy themselves - like so many people across the UK. But it just takes one person, agitated and volatile, high on alcohol and cocaine to change the night from one of fun to one of terror.SponsorWith thanks to:www.hellofresh.co.uk promo code, TruecrimeOther sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/gary-twist-murder-family-give-14588766https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/garry-twist-murder-jailed-live-14537716https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5653063/Thug-killed-man-stamping-head-rum-cocaine-fuelled-street-attack-convicted-murder.htmlhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/first-picture-merciless-ex-soldier-14574823 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2019 • 24min
Murder at the Holiday Park: Episode 154
It was a busy weekend in Porthcawl as the holiday season was just starting to ramp up. Families and friends had arrived at the holiday park to relax and have fun. But not everybody, one man was agitated and had violence on his mind. The results were shocking.....How can you support Connor's family?https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/a-voice-for-conner/Other sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3109390/Killer-beat-teenage-holidaymaker-death-shocking-case-mistaken-identity-jailed-life-family-release-picture-victim-taken-succumbed-injuries.htmlhttps://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/how-police-solved-murder-teen-15546256https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-35240566https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-41738965https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/13310113.caerphilly-man-who-brutally-murdered-teen-is-jailed-for-20-years/https://metro.co.uk/2016/03/14/murdered-teenagers-tattoo-convinces-parents-to-honour-organ-donation-wish-5750805/http://www.cowbridge-today.co.uk/article.cfm?id=107&headline=%E2%80%98Horrific%20injuries%20in%20brutal%20attack.%20Despair%20of%20victim%E2%80%99s%20family%20as%20man%20(26)%20is%20sentenced%20for%20teenager%E2%80%99s%20murder&searchyear=2015 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 14, 2019 • 25min
A Cambridge Disappearance: Episode 153
It was New Years Eve 2004 at popular student pub, The Avery, in Cambridge. The mood was good, the music was loud and everyone was having fun. But 22 year old forensics student Sally Geeson never made it home from the party. In this episode I explore the events leading to her disappearance and the shocking details of what happened to Sally.SponsorsWith thanks to:www.stitchfix.co.uk/trueSourceshttps://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/soldier-raped-killed-then-set-himself-1001575https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/topic/31443-sally-geeson-murder/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/jan/10/ukcrime.davidpallisterhttps://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/soldier-wanted-in-murder-case-dies.9693/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/jan/16/military.ukcrimehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-334985/Lives-shattered-Sallys-murder.htmlOther sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2019 • 24min
Two Judges, One Cleaner: Episode 152
Sex tapes. Illegal workers. Two judges. In this episode of the UK True Crime weekly podcast from north London, I explore how they all came together in a perfect storm in 2005 and look at the effect his had on all concerned. None of it good.....SponsorWith thanks to:www.hellofresh.co.uk promo code, TruecrimeSourceshttps://sputniknews.com/world/201908011076409073-the-judge-his-brazilian-lover-and-her-serial-killer-ex-husband-roselane-driza-tells-her-story/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1530078/Judges-are-just-human-beings-who-make-mistakes.-I-did-not-realise-that-she-was-such-a-devious-woman.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5406618.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/5386330.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/5381366.stmhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47800092https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1224877/Judge-centre-chilli-hot-affair-dies-just-day-retiring.htmlOther sites referenced:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2019 • 29min
The Miami Showband: Episode 151
In July 1975, the Miami Showband were heading back home after a gig in Northern Ireland. As they headed south towards the border, they were pulled over at a temporary checkpoint. What happened next is almost beyond our comprehension....Sourceshttp://www.irish-showbands.com/Bands/Miami.htmhttps://unpops.com/miami-showband-massacrehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Showband_killingshttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/miami-showband-massacre-survivor-on-coming-facetoface-with-the-uvf-killers-31416116.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/kevin-myers/kevin-myers-the-miami-showband-massacre-was-one-of-the-most-depraved-atrocities-of-the-troubles-26802906.htmlDillon, Martin (2003) ‘The Trigger Men’Dillon, Martin (1991) ‘The Dirty War’https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/dec/14/miami-showband-killings-police-tipoffhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/miami-showband-massacre-you-dont-have-to-die-to-lose-your-life-31396624.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-33727399Other sites:www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
