

UK True Crime Podcast
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The weekly UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by Adam Lloyd, has been the home of UK True Crime since 2016.Shortlisted in four categories for the 2025 True Crime Awards including Best True Crime Podcast, and with over 75 million listens, it is where you discover a wide variety of lesser known UK cases and find new perspectives and insight on stories you may already know.If you would like to sponsor the show or advertise on the show, I would love to hear from you. Just email: Sales@audioalways.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.

Dec 28, 2021 • 28min
A Secret Life: Episode 267
49 year old Carole Waugh had enjoyed a great life working in the Middle East. Now back in London, she seemed to have it all. But Carole was found murdered in the back of a car in a seedy South London lock-up. Who wanted Carole dead? And why?Please support my sponsor:To take a TRIP go to drink-trip.com ● Anyone listening to this show can get 20% off their first order with free shipping with the code: TRUECRIME20 ● That’s drink-trip.com and use the code “TRUECRIME20” for 20% off1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/nov/27/carole-waugh-conman-rakesh-bhayani-secret-lifehttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/mad-indian-gambler-rakesh-bhayani-murdered-rich-lonely-escort-carole-waugh-to-pay-off-his-debts-8967983.html?r=80954 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-9294243/Carole-Waughs-friends-say-shocked-little-knew-her.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/mad-indian-gambler-rakesh-bhayani-murdered-rich-lonely-escort-carole-waugh-to-pay-off-his-debts-8967983.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/millionairess-escort-carole-waugh-murdered-2361567https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-mail/20131128/281749857143825https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24526822https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24823036 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2021 • 22min
The Railway Line: Episode 266
This week on the UK True Crime podcast, we return to a familiar theme. A night out, drinks, poor decisions made and unthinkable tragedy that has consequences for so many people. This week, from south-west London.1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.tommaynardtrust.com/about-tom/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Maynardhttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/father-of-tube-track-death-cricketer-tom-maynard-my-son-was-no-druggie-8652437.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2284648/Tom-Maynard-Cricket-star-killed-rail-track-took-cocaine-day-Batsman-times-drink-drive-limit.html#reader-commentshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-21588586 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 15, 2021 • 24min
The Casino: Episode 265
This week, we head to the north-west of England. Two men were both regulars in their local casino. One a successful gambler, polite and respectful. The other a habitual loser who was becoming ever more desperate.....Please support my sponsor:Best FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That's friends without the r, best fiends.1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sentencing-remarks-of-hhj-potter-r-v-ming-jiang.pdfhttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/body-in-suitcase-murder-guilty-12960630https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4466056/Lufthansa-air-steward-murdered-rich-businessman-jailed.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 8, 2021 • 22min
A Park of Horror: Episode 264
The park in Dagenham is a place of fun and enjoyment for the community. Where people have fun and enjoy themselves. But in todays episode, this same park was transformed into a scene of horror. A random attack had devastating consequences.....Please support my sponsor:Wine52. To get your free case of amazing wine, please go to www.wine52.com/truecrime. 1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/pictured-city-worker-fighting-for-life-after-horrific-random-stabbing-in-dagenham-a3471421.htmlhttps://ghpoliceconsultancy.co.uk/quing-quing-rao/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-41738212https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/crime/http-www-barkinganddagenhampost-co-uk-news-crime-court-life-sentence-3355294https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/depraved-thug-who-stabbed-city-worker-and-left-her-for-dead-in-east-london-park-faces-jail-a3666976.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021 • 24min
The Concert: Episode 263
When the Stone Roses returned to Manchester for three concerts as part of their reunion tour there was so much excitement. But one man who went to the first concert on the Friday evening never came home. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I tell Christopher Brahney's story.Please support my sponsor:Wine52. To get your free case of amazing wine, please go to www.wine52.com/truecrime. 1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/12m-in-68-minutes-stone-roses-1221200https://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/whereyoulive/10206809.death-of-christopher-brahney-who-went-missing-after-a-stone-roses-concert-deemed-unexplained/https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/chris-brahney.985338/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-18708751https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/parents-told-son-chris-brahneys-1293081https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/cctv-stone-roses-fan-chris-1214318https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/serial-killer-pushing-men-citys-canal-system/https://tattle.life/threads/which-news-story-has-always-stuck-with-you.11480/page-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2021 • 27min
Learning Lessons: Episode 262
The motiveless murder. It leaves the devastated families with so many questions, but the main one being simply this. Why? In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast I examine two murders in the same north-west town in the same year, asking why did they happen? And then following what happened to all those involved with often tragically predictable results.Please support my sponsors:Popsa. Search for ‘Popsa’ in the app store or Google Play. Download the app and you can get 30% off your first awesome photobook with the code, ‘Truecrime’.Wine52. To get your free case of amazing wine, please go to www.wine52.com/truecrime. Writing credit: Haze @ Podcast She Wrote1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sources https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2018-09-12/thousands-of-people-back-campaign-to-keep-lianes-killer-in-prisonhttps://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2018-07-18/debates/FEAC23CA-D03A-4AB7-9C5B-08743B26FF16/LianeSingletonhttps://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/122068/lianes-killer-set-for-prison-releasehttps://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/122517/liane-murderer-release-is-disgusting-says-sister-of-tragic-janinehttps://debbieabrahams.org.uk/liane-singleton-petition/https://www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/16855852.family-devastated-liane-killer-set-walk-free/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/parents-teenager-brutally-murdered-dismembered-12471921https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/twenty-years-ago-liane-singleton-14607180https://www.shawandroytoncorrespondent.co.uk/shaw-dad-fights-on-to-keep-daughters-killer-behind-bars/https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/personality-disorder/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/paul-o-hara-cherylee-shennan-murder-inquest-domestic-abuse-lancashire-police-a9015461.htmlhttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/paul-ohara-been-previously-jailed-7348341 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 2021 • 23min
Drawing The Line: Episode 261
This week, the UK True Crime podcast delves into the dark world of extreme pornography and how a man in Cornwall, with a strong interest in so called 'snuff' movies, played a role in the death of a woman almost 300 miles away.1, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-46781259https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-48773083https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/prisoner-being-investigated-connection-womans-4521878https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/my-heartrending-task-after-sister-18329246https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/webcam-girl-shares-dark-side-16499554https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/burton-news/depraved-landlord-killed-himself-before-5994215https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10046949/Publican-killed-jail-police-quiz-death-webcam-girl-inquest-told.html?fr=operanews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.