Episodes

  • A Life of Luxury: Episode 389

    A Life of Luxury: Episode 389
    May 8 2024
    It was Liverpool crown court that saw 58 year old Philip Baron plead guilty to importing cocaine and cannabis and money laundering. Police said the smuggling operation he led was among the 10 biggest ever uncovered in the UK with 89 arrests and 30 people sentenced for various offences. Today we look at how the gang were successful - and how they were caught. Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Buy tickets for my live show on 2 June in South Shields https://www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre/murder-aint-easy/ Buy tickets for my live show on 3 June in Birmingham https://www.glee.co.uk/performer/murder-aint-easy-an-evening-of-true-crime/ Join me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Join me in Sheffield on 7 September https://armchairdetectiveswanted.com/events Join the UK True Crime Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201 Sources https://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/news/2011/12/02/accountant-jailed-laundering-drugs-money/ https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/barons-life-of-luxury-the-english-gent-who-ran-drug-empire-from-here/29158703.html https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/14254875.bolton-millionaire-drug-dealer-fails-to-overturn-conviction-with-entrapment-claim/ https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2016-05-19/drugs-lord-who-made-millions-ordered-to-pay-back-112-000 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-21897186 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2344612/Drug-gang-kingpin-Philip-Baron-nicknamed-Butlin-comparing-Spanish-prison-holiday-camp.html https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-21924454 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-21897186 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-manchester-22989211 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/philip-baron-kingpin-behind-britains-1972828 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1349109/Millionaire-drug-baron-Paul-Yearsley-arrested-magazine-mansion-photoshoot.html https://www.macclesfield-live.co.uk/news/local-news/jailed-money-laundering-accountant-wilmslow-2529279
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    28 mins
  • A Shocking Murder: Episode 388

    A Shocking Murder: Episode 388
    Apr 30 2024
    37 year old nurse Lisa Skidmore wasn’t feeling very well so didn't go to work and stayed home.

    Lisa’s mum Margaret decided to head to Lisa’s house on her way to the shops to see how she was as they lived very close to each other. She let herself into Lisa house just like she has so many times before on this ordinary day. But there was nothing ordinary about this day.

    Not long before, 55 year old Leroy Campbell had climbed into Lisa’s first floor bedroom using a ladder. Unbeknown to Lisa, three days earlier whilst wandering the local area, looking for someone to attack, he had clocked that Lisa lived alone and had identified her as someone he would attack. And this morning was the day he chose to carry out his attack...

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    Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201

    Sources
    https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmiprobation/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/09/HMI-Probation-Independent-Review-LC-Final-.pdf
    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-48709283
    https://juliebindel.substack.com/p/when-convicted-sexual-predator-leroy
    https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/lisa-skidmore-leroy-campbell-prison-probation-service-a8533151.html
    https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lisaskidmoremagicmoments?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2Nkz_SNFCCykYyi5UJo8IMirieoa_NBSmyX74cgD5wPqkQe0E7e2L2P14_aem_AfmbPy_sNT4XNVM8y80KwYtaf5fWXxFehRntF3X6irRMZRVyyd6oMAkBcfIq1UvCW3nV7dZ9nRKOABYKmqwiJYJT
    https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/bilston/2019/04/10/murder-victims-family-pay-for-disney-trips/
    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/jun/21/police-probation-failings-contributed-lisa-skidmore-murder-inquest-finds
    https://metro.co.uk/2019/06/11/serial-rapist-murdered-nurse-freed-excellent-progress-prison-9898968/
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/you/article-7058565/Why-monster-free-kill-Lisa-Skidmore.html
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Politics-Edge-Memoir-Rory-Stewart/dp/1787332713
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    22 mins
  • The Late Night Visitor: Episode 387

    The Late Night Visitor: Episode 387
    Apr 24 2024
    When the knock at the door came shortly after midnight, Carol & Keith Slater initially tried to ignore the noise, assuming it was just kids messing around or maybe someone at the wrong address.

    But as the knocking continued, Carol told Keith he should pop down and see who was at the door in case it was related to their two young children who were staying with Grandparents that night. It might be the police, maybe there had been an accident.

    Minutes later, Keith was dead - at just 33 years old - and so many lives changed forever.

    Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:
    https://uktruecrime.com

    Buy tickets for my live show on 2 June in South Shields
    https://www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre/murder-aint-easy/

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    Join me in Sheffield on 7 September
    https://armchairdetectiveswanted.com/events

    Join the UK True Crime Facebook Group:
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    Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201

    Sources
    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/dec/05/experience-i-was-a-murder-suspect-for-18-years
    https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/crime/suspect-in-murder-case-freed-on-bail-1939045
    https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/man-denies-any-involvement-1988-1411801
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPHtp9Zn5bY
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/humber/6336343.stm
    https://www.facebook.com/100063572408552/posts/2001351636774993/
    https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/murderer-martin-brown-admits-not-105951
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    25 mins
  • The Neighbour: Episode 386

    The Neighbour: Episode 386
    Apr 16 2024
    It was late - almost midnight - by a quarry near the forest.

    The police had arrived as a car had been reported for driving in an erratic manner. The woman was clearly very uncomfortable and didn't want the officers to look inside the two suitcases.

    The bodycam is startling as an officer opens one of the bags. There is an audible sharp exhale of breath when what he is looking at hits home. The officer says in both horror and astonishment: "What the f***."

    Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast:
    https://uktruecrime.com

    Buy tickets for my live show on 2 June
    https://www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre/murder-aint-easy/

    Join me at Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime

    Join the UK True Crime Facebook Group:
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime

    Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201

    Sources
    https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/full-story-body-suitcase-murder-5373890
    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/may/04/gareeca-gordon-jailed-life-murdering-phoenix-netts-dismembering-body
    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9540891/Woman-murdered-housemate-28-womens-refuge-demanding-sex-her.html
    https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/phoenix-netts-killer-sentenced-after-20519173
    https://foi.west-midlands.police.uk/murder-of-pheonix-netts-934a-23/
    https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/family-release-new-pictures-phoenix-20524226
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-56832573
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    25 mins
  • The Fell Runner: Episode 385

    The Fell Runner: Episode 385
    Apr 9 2024
    Lauren Jeska was a fell runner. As a transgender athlete, she had been asked to provide evidence of hormone levels after historical complaints to UK Athletics that she had an unfair advantage competing in women’s events because she had been born a man. The policy of the governing body required the athlete to take a blood test, but she took exception to this and feared being unable to compete. Lauren saw this as an attack on her life and decided to take drastic action. Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://uktruecrime.com Writing Credit: Megan Grant. See Megan's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megathachristie/?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg%3D%3D Buy tickets for my live show on 2 June https://www.customshouse.co.uk/theatre/murder-aint-easy/ Join me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Join the UK True Crime Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201 Sources https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/bris-legends-interviews-ralph-knibbs/ https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qyGzDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA168&dq=Lauren+jeska&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKttbz26CFAxVuVEEAHQKIDtwQ6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=Lauren%20jeska&f=false https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-champion-runner-lauren-12738157 https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/female-athlete-who-tried-murder-11925181 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/mar/17/jailed-transgender-fell-runner-thought-uk-athletics-was-trying-to-kill-her https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-39266777 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/mar/14/champion-runner-lauren-jeska-jailed-for-attempted-of-uk-athletics-official-ralph-knibbs https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/01/27/trans-prisoners-scotland-uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/update-on-changes-to-transgender-prisoner-policy-framework#:~:text=The%20placement%20of%20transgender%20prisoners,prisoners%20according%20to%20their%20wishes. https://yougov.co.uk/politics/articles/39443-transgender-prisoners-what-do-britons-think-should https://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/why-study-at-bcu/living-in-birmingham/facts-you-didnt-know https://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/northwest/series11/week5_manchester_second_city.shtml https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/about-us/latest-news/former-rolls-royce-hr-director-joins-derbyshire-healthcare-board https://www.alexander-stadium.co.uk https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-rugby-star-ralph-knibbs-9198
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    24 mins
  • A Disturbing Fantasy: Episode 384

    A Disturbing Fantasy: Episode 384
    Apr 2 2024
    Lorraine Cox had returned to her home in Exeter to catch up with her family and friends. After a great night out with lots of fun and laughter, Lorraine walked home through the centre of City. But over the next few days, Lorraine seemed to be acting very strangely and it soon became very apparent why.

    Buy tickets for my live show on 2 June
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    Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201

    Sources
    https://vocal.media/criminal/what-actually-happened-to-lorraine-cox
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/partner-murdered-woman-shares-heartbreak-23871153
    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-55666623
    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-56653435
    https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/lorraine-cox-murder-trial-told-5062737
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/partner-murdered-woman-shares-heartbreak-23871153
    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-56379374
    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/07/lorraine-cox-murder-azam-mangori-sentenced-exeter
    https://www.exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/crime/20300551.pair-jailed-vigilante-attack-kebab-shop-worker/
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    24 mins
  • The Crime Writer: Episode 383

    The Crime Writer: Episode 383
    Mar 26 2024
    John Warrington was interested in making money and had built up a portfolio of several commercial premises and two houses. But when market conditions took a turn for the worse, he was soon in massive debt and his life was spiralling out of control. He needed urgent results before he lost everything.

    John's solution was to write a crime thriller - sure, an unusual choice. When the publishers weren't interested and time was running out before he lost everything, he decided to roll the dice one last time by using the storyline of the novel in his real life...

    Writing Credit:
    Chris Wood
    You can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117

    Watch the True Crime Podcasters Roundtable with Twisted Britain - March 2024
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhDFqCGiBfo&t=1385s

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    https://www.uktruecrime.com

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    Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair:
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201
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    27 mins
  • The Predator: Episode 382 (part 2/2)

    The Predator: Episode 382 (part 2/2)
    Mar 19 2024
    21 year old Libby Squire, who was studying philosophy at Hull University, had been out with her friends that Thursday evening. They had been drinking around one of their mates houses before heading out. But at the end of the night the bouncers had not let her in the nightclub, The Welly, as they thought she was too tipsy. Nothing unusual here, many of us have been there - so her friends put her in a taxi and paid the fare to ensure she got home safely. But Libby didn't make it home. This week we discover the horrible truth of just what happened to Libby. Watch the True Crime Podcasters Roundtable with Twisted Britain - March 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhDFqCGiBfo&t=1385s Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://www.uktruecrime.com Join me at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrime Join the UK True Crime Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about serial killer Angus Sinclair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gone-Fishing-Unsolved-Crimes-Sinclair/dp/1914277201 Sources https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/R-v-Pawel-Relowicz-sentencing-remarks.pdf https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/hull-taxi-driver-relives-heartbreaking-25412756 https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/libby-squire-murder-trial-pawel-4906128 https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/libby-squire-trial-live-pawel-4906929 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9252855/Wife-Libby-Squires-killer-dumped-moved-Poland-two-children.html https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/libby-squire-murder-detective-admits-4995091 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/libby-squire-killer-dangerous-sexual-23449079 https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/all-about/libby-squire https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/feb/11/man-pawel-relowicz-found-guilty-hull-student-libby-squire https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/libby-squire-trial-live-pawel-4893678?_ga=2.171755040.1002923403.1710256093-1114232684.1698000019 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-47114281 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Libby_Squire https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/tv/hull-taxi-driver-relives-heartbreaking-25412756 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/12/libby-squire-man-26-raped-and-killed-student-court-hears https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-49373369 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-56042200 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-humber-55637416 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/26/man-accused-of-murdering-libby-squire-only-wanted-to-help-court-told https://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/national/23117623.murderer-student-libby-squire-cancels-meeting-mother/
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    22 mins