This Much is True Crime
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- Nov 11, 2026
About the podcast
This Much Is True Crime is one of the UK's leading true crime podcasts, exploring the biggest crime stories making headlines in the UK and around the world every Wednesday. Join Britain's leading criminologist, Professor David Wilson, and journalist and TV producer Martin Frizell as they examine the cases everyone is talking about, speak to the people at the heart of extraordinary crimes, and discuss the latest true crime documentaries and dramas. Produced by Podcast House. --------------- Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join. --------------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, and Virgin 148.
Episodes 87
What ACTUALLY Happens to Russell Brand Now? Criminologist Explains
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Supported by True Crime Channel. ---- Russell Brand’s conviction and prison sentence. The allegations against David Walliams. Professor David Wilson and journalist Martin Frizell discuss both stories in this episode of This Much Is True Crime. Following Brand’s conviction for rape and sexual assault and his sentence of 10 years and six months, we examine his case from a criminologist’s perspective. We also discuss the allegations against David Walliams reported by ITV News and The Guardian, following his unsuccessful legal bid to prevent publication. Walliams denies the allegations and any criminal wrongdoing. Join David and Martin as they unpack the reporting and the questions surrounding fame, power and accountability, distinguishing between the findings in Brand’s criminal case and the allegations against Walliams. Subscribe to This Much Is True Crime for more conversations with Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell. Content note: Discussion of sexual assault and allegations involving minors. ------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148. https://www.truecrime-tv.co.uk/ ------- Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime ------- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime ------- Produced by Podcast House.
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Colin Norris: Crime Expert on the Nurse Who Says He’s Innocent
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In 2008, Glasgow-born nurse Colin Norris was convicted of murdering four elderly women at two Leeds hospitals by injecting them with insulin, and of attempting to murder a fifth. None of the women were diabetic. He was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 30 years, has since changed his name to Colin Campbell, and has never stopped insisting he is innocent.
The case turned on 86-year-old Ethel Hall, whose blood showed synthetic insulin, and on Norris telling colleagues the time she would collapse. Since then, medical understanding has shifted: natural hypoglycaemic comas in elderly patients are now thought to be far more common than was believed at his trial. The foreman of the jury that convicted him has said that, knowing what he knows now, he would not have found him guilty.
The Criminal Cases Review Commission sent the case back to the Court of Appeal, but in 2025 the judges ruled that the evidence from his trial still outweighed the new science, and refused to let it go to the Supreme Court. His supporters are now looking to the European Court of Human Rights.
Research into 16 nurses who killed in hospital settings, co-authored by criminologist Professor David Wilson, found Norris showed the fewest of the warning signs they shared, and was the only one to target women alone. So how strong is the case against him, and what does the ruling mean for Lucy Letby? A former CCRC commissioner says it blows out of the water the idea that she will be released any time soon.
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Crime Expert on the Stalker Who Threatened to Bomb a TV Studio
"I know where you live. Be very afraid." Those were the words in the emails that began arriving at a regional newsroom, aimed at its main evening news presenter, Alexis Bowater. The stalking ran through both of …
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"I know where you live. Be very afraid." Those were the words in the emails that began arriving at a regional newsroom, aimed at its main evening news presenter, Alexis Bowater. The stalking ran through both of her pregnancies, while she was visibly pregnant on air, and on through a year of maternity leave. It was pure cyberstalking, so nobody knew who was behind it. As Alexis puts it, that made it everyone, all the time, everywhere. Outside broadcasts needed extra security. Police drove past her home three times a day, and she slept with a Home Office approved alarm wired to the local police station. When a credible threat was made to blow up the TV studios where she worked, some colleagues went home before the six o'clock news. She still remembers the countdown to going on air, not knowing what would happen at zero. Police eventually traced the stalker through his IP address, following it across internet cafés up and down the M5 corridor. He was a viewer. Even the court case became a way to control her: he pleaded guilty only the night before she was due to give evidence. He was jailed for four years and one month, one of the longest sentences ever handed down in Britain for pure cyberstalking, and given a lifetime restraining order. Alexis worked as a journalist for 15 years and has spent as long again campaigning against violence against women and girls, so she knows how stalking looks from the inside and how the system responds to it. There is also a first-hand account of being followed around a university campus by a stranger, and why even someone who had worked in high-security prisons waited before reporting it. In 2025, 143,000 stalking offences were recorded in England and Wales, yet there were only 3,409 convictions. 77% of victims experience more than 100 incidents before they tell anyone, and stalking comes before 94% of ex-partner murders. So why is stalking still not taken seriously at the start, and why do so many victims wait so long to ask for help? If you are affected, the National Stalking Helpline, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust and the Holly Gazzard Trust can help. This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148. https://www.truecrime-tv.co.uk/ Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Produced by Podcast House.
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Criminologist Explains the Twisted Mind of the Haircut Killer
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Supported by True Crime Channel. ------- For years, women in Bournemouth reported finding locks of their hair mysteriously cut off. The man responsible would eventually be exposed as a double murderer. Danilo Restivo, nicknamed the 'Haircut Killer', was convicted of murdering 48-year-old Heather Barnett in her Bournemouth home in 2002. Investigators also linked him to the murder of 16-year-old Elisa Claps, who disappeared in Italy in 1993. Her remains were not discovered until 17 years later, hidden in the roof space of a church. Restivo's disturbing fascination with cutting women's hair became a crucial part of understanding his behaviour, but his crimes also raised serious questions about missed opportunities to catch him. How did a man suspected of involvement in a teenager's disappearance in Italy go on to murder again in Britain? What connected the two killings? And could Heather Barnett's death have been prevented? ------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148. https://www.truecrime-tv.co.uk/ ------- Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: / thismuchistruecrime ------- TikTok: / thismuchistruecrime Instagram: / thismuchistruecrime ------- Produced by Podcast House.
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A Murderer's Guide to Cleaning: What 25 Years Working With Criminals Reveals
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Supported by True Crime Channel.What is it really like to spend 25 years working with some of Britain's most troubled and dangerous offenders?
Former probation officer Elizabeth Baxter joins This Much Is True Crime to discuss her new book, A Murderer's Guide to Cleaning, and the extraordinary people she encountered throughout her career in Britain's probation service.
From violent offenders to some of the more bizarre characters she worked with, Baxter offers a different perspective on the criminal justice system and the people caught up in it. Among them is a convicted murderer who created a homemade cleaning solution in his prison cell using Marmite.
But beyond the unusual stories lies a serious question about the role of probation officers. Tasked with protecting the public while supporting offenders, they are often responsible for some of society's most vulnerable people, including survivors of domestic abuse and young asylum seekers.
What does it take to work with people who have committed serious crimes? And how do you balance public safety with the belief that people deserve a chance to change?
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Criminologist on Britain's 'Sickest Child' Lies, Mum Faked Her Son's Illnesses
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. ------- Lisa Hayden-Johnson convinced the country that her young son Matthew was suffering from a series of life-threatening illnesses. But the truth was far more disturbing. From cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis to diabetes and severe allergies, Matthew was subjected to hundreds of medical appointments, made to use a wheelchair and fed through tubes, despite not having the conditions his mother claimed. The story attracted national attention, with Matthew receiving a Child of Courage award and the family meeting figures including Tony Blair and the Duchess of Cornwall. But behind the public sympathy was a prolonged pattern of child abuse. Hayden-Johnson was eventually convicted of child cruelty and other offences, exposing a case of fabricated or induced illness, sometimes referred to as Munchausen syndrome by proxy. How could a mother fabricate her own child's illnesses for years? Why did so many people believe her? And how was the abuse eventually uncovered? ------- Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime ------- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime ------- Produced by Podcast House. This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148.
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Criminologist breaks down botched Christa Pike Execution
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Christa Pike was supposed to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years. Instead, she survived her own execution. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 torture and murder of 19 year old Colleen Slemmer. On September 30, Tennessee attempted to execute her by lethal injection, but after two doses of pentobarbital, Pike continued breathing and was eventually rushed to hospital in critical condition. The extraordinary failure has thrown Tennessee's execution system into turmoil. Governor Bill Lee has halted executions for the remainder of the year and ordered an independent review into what went wrong. How does an execution go this badly wrong? And after surviving an attempt by the state to kill her, what happens to Christa Pike now? Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148.
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The Welsh Vampire: Criminologist Explains What Drove Him to Murder
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In November 2001, 90 year old Mabel Leyshon was murdered inside her home on Anglesey in one of Wales's most disturbing murder cases.Her killer was 17 year old Mathew Hardman, a former paperboy who had developed an obsession with vampires and the idea that he could achieve immortality.
Mabel was stabbed 22 times before her body was subjected to a series of bizarre rituals. Hardman removed her heart, drank her blood and positioned two fire pokers at her feet in the shape of a cross.
The case became known as the ‘Welsh Vampire Murder’, but what drove a teenager to commit such an extraordinary crime? We look back at Mabel's murder, the evidence that led police to Hardman and the disturbing obsession behind the killing.
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Why Did Luigi Mangione Plead Guilty?
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https://simplisafe.co.uk/build-my-system?utm_code=TRUECRIMEThe case of Luigi Mangione has become one of the most closely followed criminal cases in America.
Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot dead in Manhattan in December 2024. The case has attracted extraordinary public attention, from the circumstances surrounding Thompson's death to the reaction to Mangione himself.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine the case against Mangione, the evidence surrounding the shooting and the unusual legal questions emerging as the case progresses.
They also discuss the intense fascination with Mangione, why this particular case has captured so much attention and what could happen next as the legal proceedings continue.
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Lucy Letby: Inside the Case with Author Chris Morris
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. SimpliSafe: For an exclusive 35% OFF and a FREE outdoor camera, click the link below and use the promo code: TRUECRIMEhttps://simplisafe.co.uk/build-my-system?utm_code=TRUECRIME Bombshell new findings from the Thirlwall Inquiry have concluded that Lucy Letby could and should have been stopped sooner, potentially saving the lives of three of her victims. The inquiry found serious safeguarding failures at the Countess of Chester Hospital and concluded that the failure to alert police earlier to concerns about Letby's conduct had devastating consequences for children and their families. Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell are joined by Christopher Morris, author of a new book examining the Lucy Letby case. They discuss the findings of the inquiry, the ongoing investigation into potential corporate manslaughter and gross negligence at the hospital, and the growing debate surrounding the safety of Letby's convictions. While the Thirlwall Inquiry made clear its position that Letby is responsible for the crimes for which she was convicted, Morris's book brings together experts who question whether her convictions are safe and explores the possibility of the case returning to the Court of Appeal. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join:https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148.
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Lindsay Clancy: Inside the Trial That Divided America
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy has become one of the most closely watched criminal cases in America, but after weeks in court, it ended without a verdict.
Clancy was on trial over the deaths of her three young children, with her defence arguing that she was not criminally responsible by reason of insanity. After deliberations, the jury was unable to reach the unanimous verdict required, resulting in a mistrial.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine the case, the arguments surrounding Clancy's mental state and the extraordinary circumstances that left the jury unable to agree.
They also discuss the intense public attention surrounding the trial, how one dissenting juror can result in a mistrial and what could happen next in a case that has divided opinion across America.
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Sarah Everard: The Police Failures That Let a Killer Slip Through
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https://simplisafe.co.uk/build-my-system?utm_code=TRUECRIMEHow did a serving police officer with a history of concerning allegations remain in the Metropolitan Police?
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine the murder of Sarah Everard by serving Metropolitan Police officer Wayne Couzens and the series of failures that preceded her death.
They discuss the allegations of indecent exposure and other concerning behaviour linked to Couzens before the murder, the opportunities that were missed to identify the danger he posed, and the wider questions the case raises about police vetting, accountability and the protection of women.
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Preston Davey: The Inquiry That Could Bring His Case to Downing Street
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. ------- SimpliSafe: For an exclusive 35% OFF and a FREE outdoor camera, click the link below and use the promo code: TRUECRIME https://simplisafe.co.uk/build-my-sys... ------- What’s new in the Preston Davey Scandal? Child killer Jamie Varley has been under 24hr hour watch since his jailing for the murder of toddler Preston Davey, he’s even changed his name at notorious Wakefield Prison hoping it might protect him from other inmates at what’s called ‘Monster Mansion’. Meanwhile, the campaign to force a public inquiry into the crime that shocked the nation this summer is being taken to Downing Street any day now for new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to review. ------- Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: / thismuchistruecrime ------- TikTok: / thismuchistruecrime Instagram: / thismuchistruecrime ------- Produced by Podcast House. ------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148.
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The Tube Predator Who Brutally Murdered Two Women
Simon Levy sexually assaulted women on the London Underground before going on to murder two women. Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine Levy's crimes and the failures of the Metropolitan Police in …
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Simon Levy sexually assaulted women on the London Underground before going on to murder two women.
Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell examine Levy's crimes and the failures of the Metropolitan Police in dealing with his offending. They discuss how his behaviour escalated, whether warning signs were missed and whether more could have been done to stop him before he went on to kill.
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How a brutal murder unfolded in a quiet Cornish village | James Desborough
This week, we're discussing the case of James Desborough, the killer whose crimes in Cornwall earned him comparisons to the fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan. Desborough murdered two men at his isolated …
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This week, we're discussing the case of James Desborough, the killer whose crimes in Cornwall earned him comparisons to the fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Desborough murdered two men at his isolated shack in the Cornish woods before later killing his own cellmate while serving time in prison.
We look at Desborough's three murders, what happened at the secluded woodland shack, and how a man already convicted of killing twice was able to murder again behind bars. We also explore the comparisons between Desborough and Dexter, and what we actually know about the man dubbed the "Cornwall Killer".
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New Ransom Notes Released in the Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping | UPDATE
Does the motive for the alleged kidnapping of grandmother Nancy Guthrie lead back to a Manhattan tv studio and an obsessive fan?Kidnapping claims, mysterious ransom notes, and fresh developments—this episode …
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Does the motive for the alleged kidnapping of grandmother Nancy Guthrie lead back to a Manhattan tv studio and an obsessive fan?Kidnapping claims, mysterious ransom notes, and fresh developments—this episode examines the latest verified updates in the Nancy Guthrie case, separating confirmed facts from rumor and exploring what investigators have revealed so far. On 1 February 2026, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News journalist Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home in Arizona. Bloodstains found at the scene confirmed she had been taken against her will, triggering a major investigation involving the FBI, US Customs and Border Protection, and local law enforcement. We examine the chilling ransom notes demanding payment in cryptocurrency, the newly released doorbell camera footage of a masked suspect, and what these latest developments could mean for one of America's most closely watched kidnapping investigations. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148.
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What Happens When Britain’s Prisons are Full? Do We Offer Early Release to Murderers and Rapists?
Britain’s prisons are full — and thousands of offenders are being released earlier than expected to create space. But who is being let out, how much of their sentence are they actually serving, and what happens …
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Britain’s prisons are full — and thousands of offenders are being released earlier than expected to create space.
But who is being let out, how much of their sentence are they actually serving, and what happens when prison capacity begins to dictate justice?
In this episode, we examine Britain’s overcrowding crisis and the emergency early-release schemes introduced by the government. We also look in detail at the devastating killing of PC Andrew Harper, the sentences handed to the three men responsible, his widow Lissie Harper’s campaign for Harper’s Law, and why the possibility of early release has caused renewed outrage.
Are victims’ families being failed? Is the public being placed at risk? And does a prison sentence still mean what people believe it does?
Because when Britain runs out of cells, someone has to be released.
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Suzy Lamplugh: Did Police Miss the Killer?
This week, we're discussing one of Britain's most enduring unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh. 40 Years on, Suzy Lamplugh’s killer, it has to be him! It is still one of the great murder …
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This week, we're discussing one of Britain's most enduring unsolved mysteries: the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh. 40 Years on, Suzy Lamplugh’s killer, it has to be him! It is still one of the great murder mysteries of modern times, who killed 25 year old estate agent Suzy Lamplugh? In this episode, Britain’s leading criminologist Professor David Wilson revisits the evidence and is left in no doubt who abducted and killed Suzy and where he likely first saw her In July 1986, the 25-year-old estate agent left her office to meet a client known only as "Mr Kipper" and was never seen again. Despite one of the largest missing person investigations in British history, no trace of Suzy has ever been found. We explore the timeline of her disappearance, the suspects who have come under scrutiny over the years, and why the case continues to raise questions almost 40 years later. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join:https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Produced by Podcast House. ------- This Much Is True Crime is proudly sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel. Watch TRUE CRIME on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135 and Virgin 148.
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Why Was Ruth Ellis the Last Woman Hanged in Britain?
This week, we're discussing the extraordinary case of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. After shooting her lover, David Blakely, outside a London pub in 1955, Ellis was convicted of murder and …
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This week, we're discussing the extraordinary case of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain.
After shooting her lover, David Blakely, outside a London pub in 1955, Ellis was convicted of murder and executed just months later. More than 70 years on, her case continues to divide opinion, with fresh debate surrounding her conviction, the abuse she suffered, and whether justice was truly served.
We explore the events leading up to the murder, the trial that shocked the nation, and why Ruth Ellis has now been granted a conditional posthumous pardon.
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From Killer to Hero: Steve Gallant's Extraordinary Story
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Join our Murder Club: https://www.patreon.com/c/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thismuchistruecrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuchistruecrime Steve Gallant was serving a life sentence for murder when his life took an extraordinary and unexpected turn. In 2019, while temporarily released from prison to attend a rehabilitation event, Gallant became one of the members of the public who helped confront and restrain the terrorist responsible for the London Bridge attack. His actions were recognised for their bravery and sparked a national conversation about rehabilitation, redemption and whether people can truly change. In this episode, David Wilson and Martin Frisell speak to Steve Gallant about the murder that led to his imprisonment, life behind bars, the events of the London Bridge terrorist attack, and how that single day transformed the course of his life. They also discuss rehabilitation, remorse, and what life looks like after prison. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148.
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Could Brooke George Get the Death Penalty?
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British TikTok influencer Brooke George is facing a possible death sentence in Dubai after being charged with the murder of Bill Treeby.
George claims she acted in self-defence after allegedly being subjected to a violent assault, while prosecutors allege she fatally stabbed Treeby during an incident at his apartment.
The case has attracted international attention, not only because of the serious allegations, but also because of the potential consequences if she is convicted under UAE law.
In this episode, David Wilson and Martin Frisell examine the timeline of events, the competing accounts of what happened, the legal arguments surrounding self-defence, and what the ongoing investigation could mean for the outcome of one of the year's most closely watched criminal cases.
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After the Verdict: The Murder of Preston Davey
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?l=en-GB Join our Murder Club: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ThisMuchisTrueCrime?l=en-GB On 18th June, Jamie Varley was found guilty of the murder of Preston Davey and sentenced to life imprisonment. His partner, John McGowan Fazakerley, was sentenced to 25 years after being convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child. The verdicts brought to a close one of the most disturbing child abuse cases in recent years. Preston Davey was a vulnerable young boy who should have been protected by the adults responsible for his care. Instead, prosecutors argued that he was subjected to horrific abuse that ultimately cost him his life. As details of the investigation emerged, the case sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about how such a tragedy could have happened. In this episode, David Wilson and Martin Frisell examine the case, the investigation, the trial and the devastating circumstances that led to Preston's death. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148.
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When Domestic Abuse Turns Deadly
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime Join our Murder Club: https://patreon.com/ThisMuchisTrueCrime The abusive monster who murdered his partner before blowing up their London home was jailed for life last week with a minimum term of 23 years. Annabel Rook had been domestically abused by Clifton George, her partner of 10 years, and when finally telling him she was ending the relationship he attempted to strangle her before stabbing her to death 31 times. And the awful irony is that Annabel ran a charity helping vulnerable women and her father was a former murder trial judge - but that didn’t prevent her from escaping and falling fatal victim like so many at the hands of abusive men. Produced by Podcast House — This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation's most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148.
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How a Brutal Murder Changed an 800-year-old law
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In 1989, 22-year-old Julie Hogg was murdered in her own home in Billingham. Her killer, Billy Dunlop, walked free twice despite damning evidence - protected by an 800-year-old legal loophole. It took one determined mother to change the law forever - Anne Ming
David sat down with Ann at a true crime convention, and shares that conversation in this episode.
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Pure Evil: Killer of Henry Nowak and his Shameful Family
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Hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates. Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join. The heartbreaking police bodycam footage of teenager Henry Nowak — arrested, handcuffed, and slowly dying from stab wounds — has shocked Britain. Henry was just 18 years old when he was murdered in Southampton in December last year. The case has raised serious questions about policing, justice, and the actions of those around killer Vicrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 21 years. At the centre of this story are two families: the Nowaks, who spoke with dignity and grief after sentencing, and the Digwa family, whose actions after the stabbing became a major part of the case. Digwa’s mother now awaits sentencing after hiding the murder weapon, while questions remain over what was said and done by others close to the killer. This was a fast-developing story, and we have re-recorded parts of the episode to bring you the latest developments and our thoughts. Was this simply a case of poor policing? Did assumptions made at the scene cost Henry vital time? And what happens next in a case that has already sparked fierce debate about justice, race, and accountability? But above all, this is the story of Henry Nowak — an 18-year-old whose life was stolen, and whose family are left grieving a son who was far too young to be forgotten. Produced by Podcast House --- This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148.
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The Brutal Murder of Rachel Nickell
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In 1992, Rachel Nickell was walking on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son when she was brutally murdered in broad daylight.
The attack shocked the nation — not only because of its horror, but because of what followed: a deeply flawed police investigation, a controversial undercover operation, and the wrongful targeting of an innocent man.
In this episode, we look at the murder of Rachel Nickell, the devastating impact on her family, and the long road to justice after the truth finally emerged years later.
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Special Episode: Should Teen Rapists Be Locked Up?
There's an outcry over a judge's decision to allow a gang of teenage rapists, aged 14 and 15, to walk free after they were convicted of 11 rapes on two girls in Fordingbridge in Hampshire. The Attorney General …
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There's an outcry over a judge's decision to allow a gang of teenage rapists, aged 14 and 15, to walk free after they were convicted of 11 rapes on two girls in Fordingbridge in Hampshire. The Attorney General is now considering whether the sentencing was unduly lenient by the trial judge who said he had the welfare of the rapists uppermost in his mind as they were considered children. The court heard they used a knife, laughed and filmed their crimes and shared the video on social media.
In this special episode we examine claims the rapists were suffering from ADHD and other cognitive disorders, why that matters and why a custodial sentence was not considered suitable for a crime that robbed two young girls of their innocence.
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The Taxi Driver Who Hunted Women | John Worboys
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The infamous ‘Black Cab Rapist’ has been told he’s still a high risk to women and must remain locked up in the most dangerous category of prisoners.
John Warboys victims, including Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie, welcomed the decision saying it was a huge relief but she continued to criticise the police for still not taking attacks against women seriously.
Warboys reign of preying on single women late at night in his London black taxi is the subject of the new ITV drama Believe Me which reveals the misogynistic attitude of police officers who failed to link the attacks despite obvious clues.
In this podcast episode, Martin Frizell and Professor David Wilson analyse Warboys’s background, his MO, the police failings and the shocking statistics that show attacks on women in cabs has tripled in the last three years!
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Who REALLY abducted Madeleine McCann?
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If you like this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss any updates... - Check out our Patreon for bonus weekly episodes and access to live recordings, plus monthly newsletters! Click here to join. - In this episode, we investigate one of the most infamous missing child cases in modern history: the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. On the evening of 3 May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine vanished from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while her family were on holiday. What followed became a global media storm, a decades-long investigation, and a case filled with theories, mistakes, and unanswered questions. But who took Madeleine McCann? We look at the key events of that night, the investigation that followed, the people police have focused on over the years, and the evidence that has shaped one of the most haunting mysteries of the 21st century. - Produced by Podcast House - This episode is sponsored by the TRUE CRIME channel, where you can tune-in daily for a multitude of true crime documentaries that explore some of the nation’s most chilling cases. The TRUE CRIME channel is available on Sky 146, Freely 37, Freeview 67, Freesat 135, Virgin 148.
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The Truth Behind Madeleine McCann’s Disappearance
Scotland Yard are hoping to bring the German paedophile suspect Christian Brueckner to the Old Bailey to stand trial for the murder and abduction of the missing three year old. This week, on the 19th …
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Scotland Yard are hoping to bring the German paedophile suspect Christian Brueckner to the Old Bailey to stand trial for the murder and abduction of the missing three year old.
This week, on the 19th anniversary of Madeline’s disappearance, Martin Frizell and Professor David Wilson have been to the Portuguese Algarve to trace the footsteps of her alleged killer. For the first time, they gain access to the holiday complex where the McCann’s spent an idylic week before their world changed for ever.
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