UK True Crime Podcast

The Devil's Disciple: Episode 430

Feb 11, 2025
Explore a chilling true crime story set in Coventry, where a horticultural course brings together two men from starkly different backgrounds. One, Thomas Coleman, embodies faith and family, while the other, Robert Green, bears a satanic tattoo. Their tangled friendship takes a dark turn when Green believes he must make a human sacrifice. The brutal murder unfolds in a greenhouse, resulting in community shock and reflections on mental health and societal responsibility. Delve into the complexities of belief, violence, and the lasting impacts of tragedy.
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ANECDOTE

The Brutal Murder at Coventry Course

  • Robert Green brutally murdered Thomas Coleman with an axe at their horticultural course in 1992.
  • The attack shocked bystanders and left the community devastated by this unprovoked violence.
INSIGHT

Premeditated Ritualistic Murder

  • The murder was premeditated, with Green crafting his own axe as a ritual weapon.
  • His obsession with Satanism fueled the act, as he believed he was acting on behalf of the devil.
INSIGHT

Clash of Beliefs Triggered Violence

  • Green claimed he killed Thomas because he was trying to impose Christian beliefs on him.
  • This clash of faiths escalated into a deadly confrontation driven by Green's mental instability.
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