Uk True Crime Podcast

The episode this week looks at the desperately sad story of Amy Anderson, a young mum from Dumfries, who after meeting a new boyfriend with a major drugs habit also developed a heroin addiction. Amy had been sleeping rough before she was tragically murdered at just nineteen. Just who had killed Amy? And why?Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I look at the criminal 'career' of burglar, fraudster, distraction robber and all-round conman Mark Woodliffe. A man who has constantly committed crimes across the UK, only stopping briefly to spend time in prison, before resuming his life of crime.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode nine of my monthly chats with Stuart, host of the British Murders Podcast. As usual, we look at crime stories that made headlines in September 2025, covering local, national, and international headlines. This month, for the third consecutive month, Stuart decided not to choose a story related to a shark, whale or any other creature which lives in the sea, which was nice if unusual. Join us as we dive into these extraordinary stories in the September 2025 edition of the True Crime Round-Up:Woman threatened to expose her ex's "wee chipolata" online;Man charged with murder after Leeds attack as victim named;Meat smuggling crisis risks major disease outbreak in UK;Man jailed for life after birthday celebrations lead to Salford murder;FBI 'most wanted' man captured in North Wales facing 90 years in the slammer;The Contraband Chronicles: 71-year-old tried to smuggle £640k worth of cocaine into UK in mobility scooter;Influencer Lola Doll shot in Guyana;Six killed in rush hour bus shooting in

We all know the quote, "If you can be one thing, be kind."Edna Slater was a kind woman. She wasn't wealthy, but she did all she could to help people in her community in Leeds who were down on their luck, by lending money or allowing them to do odd jobs in her home for cash. But Edna paid the most terrible price for this kindness...Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special bonus episode, Grace from the excellent REDRUM Podcast joins me as we discuss a story from Torquay in the south-west of England.Rosemary Windle and Maurece Smith, both 71, both had business interests in the Middle East and when they saw a local business operating with contacts in Lebanon they made contact with the owner. A decision which would ultimately cost them their lives...Join me for my usual weekly episode on Tuesday.1, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy2, To find out more about my UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below:https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Greenock, west of Glasgow, the two flatmates had been taking part in something of a drinking session and had for many hours been putting the world to rights over multiple drinks – as you do. Soon six bottles of super strength wine and cider had been consumed and this ensured the pair were more than just a little inebriated. Then, in a drunken haze, Allan Napier suddenly asked housemate John: ‘Can you keep a secret? And what happened next would change both their lives forever...Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this bonus episode, I am a guest once again on one of my favourite shows, the excellent REDRUM Podcast with Grace.We look at a complex case from New Jersey in the US where the wife of a highly respected Rabbi, 52 year old Carol Neulander, was bludgeoned to death in her Cherry Hill home with a one-foot section of lead pipe on 1 November 1994, after returning home from her work as a bakery manager. Just who murdered Carol and why?1, Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Apple PodcastsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy2, To find out more about my UK True Crime Podcast, check out my website below:https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So who do you trust? I mean, who do you really trust? In this episode from north London we look at the shocking murder of 74 year old Anjelica Hallwood, where twin brothers left their own 18th birthday party to carry out the most shocking of crimes.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode eight in the series of my monthly chats with Stuart from @britishmurders. As usual, we look at crime stories that made headlines in August 2025, covering local, national, and international headlines.This month, for the second consecutive month, Stuart decided not to choose a story related to a shark, whale or any other creature who lives in the sea. Which was nice. We covered the following:1) Father of boy sexually assaulted on campsite saw attacker2) Leeds paedophile Bernard Joyce finally unmasked as brave survivors speak out3) TikTok and Instagram accused of targeting teens with suicide and self-harm content4) Heathrow flight 'passenger from hell' vomits and 'spits wine at family' at 30,000ft5) Faces of men who ran 'lookalike' scheme to bring migrants into the UK6) Norwegian diving duo sentenced over thwarted $26 million cocaine import plot7) Kidnappings and Attacks on Humanitarian Aid Convoys Endanger the Population of Suwayda8) Cheeky Diner Tries To Avoid Paying For Meal By Releasi

The story this week comes from a small town in South Wales. It is a story about trust misplaced, lives shattered, and the devastating cost of chasing a dream that was never real. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we head to the Yorkshire city of Doncaster, where 19 year old Rebecca Stephenson was struggling with drug addiction and leading a very chaotic lifestyle when she vanished. Tragically, her body was soon discovered not far from where she had disappeared by a man walking his dog. Just who had killed Rebecca and why?Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the podcast looks at the murder of Claire Marshall in Cumbria, who was killed in her own home in front of two of her daughters on what was just a normal Saturday morning. Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Joanna Simpson Foundationhttps://www.jsfoundation.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayna Hopps lived in the north-east of England with her parents and three year old daughter, Samantha. On one normal Tuesday, she followed her normal routine which was to go the the local post office to pick up the family allowance payment for her daughter, and then to head to the supermarket for the weekly shop. But Jayna never made it home and tragically, twenty-six hours later, her body was found. Just who had killed Jayna and why?Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast https://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much do you know about the work of a Criminal Barrister? In this special bonus episode, I chatted to Criminal Barrister Nathan Toms across a range of subjects around his work. I found him absolutely fascinating and I learnt a lot - I hope you do too.Please join me as usual on Tuesday for my usual weekly episode.Find out more about Nathanhttps://www.5sah.co.uk/barristers/nathan-tomsHead to my website for more news about me and the podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The episode today is from North London, where 83 year old Elsie Norwood had lived a full life full of kindness, friendship and community. But she was murdered in the most brutal attack in her own home which appeared to be motiveless. Just who had killed Elsie? And why?Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello, it's Adam. The bonus episode today, is the seventh of my regular monthly conversations with my good friend Stuart, the host of the British Murders Podcast. Once again, we sat down to chat about local, national and international crimes which have really made an impression with us. I hope you find the chat interesting.I will be back as usual on Tuesday with my normal weekly episode.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcast & YouTube Channelhttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is said that on the internet you can be whoever you want to be.For some, this is true in real life too and so it was for Mike Newitt. Facing financial ruin, the married father re-invented his life to be a secret agent of the Govt so convincingly that even his work colleagues and his wife believed him. But it didn't end well for Mike.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bonus episode of 'Born Bad' was recorded live at CrimeCon London 2025.In this show in front of a live CrimeCon audience hosted by me and Mike from the Murder Mile Podcast, we ask a simple question. Is anyone born bad?Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is from East Anglia and looks at the story of 17 year-old Amanda Wagg. Amanda had so much going for her in life, but she was being abused by her boyfriend 22 year-old Shaun Thrower and despite doing all she could to leave him, Thrower turned up at her work one normal Wednesday to make one final attempt to reunite with Amanda. The consequences were shocking.This episode also reflects on the warning signs of coercive and controlling behaviour, and the importance of early intervention in situations involving young people and abuse. If you, or someone you know are suffering any form of abuse, you are not alone and help is available from Refuge and their free, 24 hour helpline: 0808 2000 247.Find out more about me and the UK True Crime Podcasthttps://uktruecrime.comWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was delighted to join one of my favourite podcasters, Grace from the excellent REDRUM True Crime Podcast, as she shared a true crime story which if you didn't know was true, you would be sure it was fiction. A story that stretches from the US to a hospital bed in Glasgow.REDRUM is written and presented by Grace Cordell. Listen to other episodes of the REDRUM podcast, by following these links:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/redrum-true-crime/id1515905584 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.