

UK True Crime Podcast
Always True Crime
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 80 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 advertise on the show, I would love to hear from you. Please just email: Sales@audioalways.comhttps://uktruecrime.com⚠️ Disclaimer:The case 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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Jun 14, 2022 • 27min
The Abduction: Episode 291
Andrew Ramsay was a 51 year old Accountant living with his partner Beverley in Glasgow. One evening, as the couple strolled back from the local pub, the police pulled up outside their house and took Andrew to the police questioning for questioning. Beverley could never have guessed it was the last time she would see Andrew. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I cover the confusing story of just what happened to Andrew.1, Please support my sponsorsRitual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/TRUECRIME to start your Ritual today;UK True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at www.BetterHelp.com/TRUECRIME. 2, Buy tickets for my live shows in Glasgow and Londonhttps://www.murdermiletours.com/liveshow.html?fbclid=IwAR3usNPMWSg54cq9pEPj0S9LoNA9uZwOGFqfzy0pXAnYIirp5--u67GnmBc3, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclairhttps://mangobooks.co.uk/products/gone-fishing4, Other referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimewww.uktruecrime.com4, Sourceshttps://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19058142.glasgow-crime-stories-abduction-andrew-ramsay/https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartbroken-sister-murdered-accountant-andrew-7368445https://caitistyping.medium.com/skull-in-a-net-the-disappearance-and-death-of-andrew-ramsay-98b24316c530https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/key-witness-unsolved-murder-accountant-6095281https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_content/12767491.ramsay-murder-linked-large-scale-fraud/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 8, 2022 • 29min
The Spree Killer: Episode 290
This week that most scary of stories. A man determined to kill and who chose his victims purely at random. A man who wanted the 'fame' of being a serial killer and when he began to kill, found the experience exhilirating. A story of four innocent lives taken......1, Please support my sponsorNoom. Sign up for your trial now at: noom.com/uktcpod2, 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/UKTrueCrimewww.truecrime.comSourceshttps://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/mother-fought-to-get-help-for-disturbed-son-before-he-went-on-killing-spree-6106528.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wife-hit-killer-with-slippers-580921https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/mar/17/ukcrime.owenbowcotthttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-379285/Killer-tried-bite-death.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8010705.stmhttps://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/killer-who-tried-to-eat-himself-is-found-dead-in-7640844https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Gonzalez_(spree_killer)https://www.hundredfamilies.org/daniel-gonzales/https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/daniel-gonzalez-surreys-most-dangerous-17396399https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/1611550.family-speak-of-relief-at-serial-killers-death/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2022 • 47min
Sisters: Episode 289
In my second and final episode recorded with Bob from the Twisted Britain podcast, we look at the very strange relationship between two sisters and their parents. On the outside all looks very normal -whatever that means - but soon a series of disturbing events show that this isn't the case at all....Writing credit: Haze from Podcast she Wrote (catch her on all social channels)Sources:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35123574https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/dec/18/cathy-bartlett-tried-burn-sister-rachael-alive-25-years-jailhttps://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14155057.cathy-bartlett-has-been-jailed-for-25-years-after-trying-to-kill-sister-rachael-at-a-fire-in-the-new-forest/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-35123574https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14156888.fraudster-jailed-trying-burn-sister-death/https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/14028548.cathy-bartlett-is-accused-of-trying-to-murder-her-sister-rachael-in-a-arson-attack-at-hampshire-home/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/14156888.fraudster-jailed-trying-burn-sister-death/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14038916.rachael-bartlett-told-a-jury-she-loved-her-sister-who-is-accused-of-trying-to-kill-her/https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/14156789.amp/https://metro.co.uk/2015/12/19/woman-who-tried-to-burn-her-sister-alive-to-cover-fraud-is-jailed-5575732/https://twitter.com/nurtureitglobalhttps://companycheck.co.uk/company/09070047/NURTURE-IT-GLOBAL-LIMITED/companies-house-datahttps://opengovuk.com/company/09070047https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14091528.expert-felt-manipulated-by-woman-accused-of-attempted-murder/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/14126659.mum-sheds-tears-over-evidence-on-daughter-cathy-bartlett-who-is-accused-of-trying-to-murder-sister/https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/11317716.pub-launches-campaign-to-raise-10000-for-hospital/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 2022 • 34min
A Missing Mother & Child: Episode 288
A special episode this week, as I join Bob from the Twisted Britain podcast, to discuss a story from the north of Scotland. A story of a missing mother and child.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2022 • 24min
A Dangerous Man: Episode 287
Elisa and her sister Kimberley had a difficult childhood, but remained close and always looked out for each other. When she left care at 17, Elisa moved in with her boyfriend Ahmed who had supported her so much. But the relationship deteriorated rapidly and Elisa was soon trapped in a terrible nightmare.Special Mention: Samantha Sykes Foundation Trust. Please donate if you can. https://samanthasykesfoundation.com/1, Please support my sponsor Ritual.Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/TRUECRIME to start your Ritual today;2, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/ahmad-otak-sentencing-remarks-091112.pdfhttps://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/asylum-seeker-admits-double-murder-28870752.html https://www.murderuk.com/ahmad-otak.htmlhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/wakefield-murders-teen-victim-elisa-1926177https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-22884672 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2022 • 26min
The Car Crash: Episode 286
As we hear so often on this podcast, to the outsider, life seemed close to perfect for this family Iain and Sally. But when Iain lost his job as a pilot, the seemingly once happy marriage began to deteriorate. And then one day in October, there was a terrible car crash.....1, Please support my sponsorNoom. Sign up for your trial now at: noom.com/uktcpod2, 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/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.itv.com/news/central/2013-06-18/man-accused-of-murdering-wife-tells-jury-we-were-soul-mateshttps://www.itv.com/news/central/2013-06-26/cruel-callous-and-evil-full-story-on-airbag-crash-murderhttps://metro.co.uk/2013/06/26/former-pilot-who-killed-wife-by-staging-car-crash-with-airbag-disabled-guilty-of-murder-3857121/https://www.magellantv.com/series/10-steps-to-murder/iain-lawrencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATp-fvMmkl0https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/JCO/Documents/Judgments/sentencing-remarks-mr-j-leggatt-r-v-lawrence.pdf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 4, 2022 • 27min
The Air Show: Episode 285
It was a beautiful August day, the idyllic summers afternoon that is such a delight on the south coast of England. Around Shoreham it was busy with the normal large number of people out enjoying their Saturday, swelled by the thousands watching the annual air show.People were happy, smiling and enjoying spending time with friends and family. And in the midst of all this joy and happiness, tragedy struck.Please support my sponsorBetterhelp. UK True Crime Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month at www.BetterHelp.com/TRUECRIME. 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, Sourceshttps://inews.co.uk/uncategorized/pilot-in-shoreham-airshow-crash-had-record-of-taking-risks-prior-to-loop-manoeuvre-which-left-11-dead-court-hears-246954https://inews.co.uk/news/shoreham-airshow-crash-pilot-andrew-hill-manslaughter-cleared-deaths-267182 https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/news/history/shoreham-airshow-crash-six-years-582262https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/aug/26/shoreham-plane-crash-maurice-abrahams-michael-sturgess-a27 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/families-shoreham-airshow-disaster-victims-22559477https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/daniele-been-reborn-mum-whose-8673851?_ga=2.216335062.134092894.1651476266-908806602.1634993443https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/13656894.funeral-of-maurice-abrahams-a-former-hampshire-policeman-who-died-in-shoreham-air-disaster-has-taken-place/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Shoreham_Airshow_crashhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8652881/Families-victims-Shoreham-Airshow-tragedy-waiting-answers-five-years-on.htmlhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-47004138 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2022 • 29min
Two Men in a Bar: Episode 284
It was just a normal Saturday night in north-west London, in a normal bar. But at closing time, 21 year old Josh Hanson was approached by a fellow drinker, he had never met before. The violence that happened next was quick, brutal and in those few seconds so many lives were ruined.....1, Please support my sponsors:Typology. Please head to www.typology.com, add the 9-ingredient lip balm to your cart and add the code trueCrime at checkout.Crime Time Games. To secure your 20% discount, please head to www.crimetimegames.co.uk and use the discount code: UKTRUECRIME2, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/shane-obrien-josh-hansons-mum-17022349 https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-30952623.html https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/oct/23/fugitive-jailed-for-life-grotesque-murder-london-bar https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-44251207 https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/mother-and-sister-of-murdered-josh-hanson-to-skydive-in-his-memory-on-his-22nd-birthday-a3190646.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7603851/One-Britains-wanted-men-jailed-savage-murder.htmlhttps://thejoshhansontrust.org/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-47681619https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-49797235 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2022 • 24min
Murder is the Answer: Episode 283
Todays story come from Sussex and is a story as old as time – an oldish man becomes besotted with a much younger girlfriend, but he happens to have a partner already. He loves his wealthy partner but really wants to spend the rest of his life living by the sea with his girlfriend, but can't afford it. So what does he do? In this episode we will see what decision was taken by 68 year old David Harris....1, Please support my sponsor Ritual.Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/TRUECRIME to start your Ritual today;2, Referenced siteswww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, Sourceshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-39898571https://www.casemine.com/judgement/uk/61778ee3b50db9be93f52cfb https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/judges-back-sentence-for-ex-tv-producer-who-hired-hitman-to-kill-wife-831374https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39792483https://metro.co.uk/2017/05/08/man-accused-of-murder-plot-claims-he-was-just-working-on-crime-thriller-novel-6622972/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39824927https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-39959932https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/target-200000-murder-plot-stands-10801120https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/woman-stands-ex-bill-producer-10800623https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/jul/14/david-harris-the-bill-ex-producer-hazel-allinsonhttps://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-scotsman/20170715/281732679531306 https://www.thefreelibrary.com/TV%27s+The+Bill+boss+%27tried+to+hire+hitmen+to+murder+rich+lover%27+Jury...-a0491033598 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2022 • 26min
The House Sale: Episode 282
There are many people who need money fast, maybe due to bereavement, illness, debt or just being down on their luck. If you are lucky enough to own a house, this can be a good way to release equity to give you cash to help the situation. But if you need money in a hurry there are always people with solutions to help take some of this money from you. And in the story today, we look at a couple very happy to take money from vulnerable people to fund their lifestyle.1, Please support my sponsorNoom. Sign up for your trial now at: noom.com/uktcpod2, 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.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39869370https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/john-craxton-struck-off-after-assisting-in-1-6m-fraud-scheme https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-39869378 https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/shameless-couple-behind-24million-mortgage-24861323https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/fraudsters-convicted-longest-criminal-trial-24805701https://www.mpamag.com/uk/mortgage-types/residential/scottish-lawyer-found-guilty-of-professional-misconduct-in-mortgage-fraud-case/384567https://dailyrecord.co.uk.trem.media/news/scottish-news/scotlands-crime-queens-fraudster-100k-26324549 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


