UK Crime Podcast

The Cul-de-Sac Killer: Unveiling the Crimes of Stephen Akinmurele

🎙️ The Cul-de-Sac Killer: Unveiling the Crimes of Stephen AkinmureleIn this gripping episode of [Your Podcast Name], we delve into the unsettling case of Stephen Akinmurele, one of the UK's most enigmatic serial killers. Operating in the mid-1990s, Akinmurele targeted elderly victims in quiet suburban areas, earning him the moniker "The Cul-de-Sac Killer."Born in Nigeria and raised in the UK, Akinmurele's life was marked by early signs of criminal behavior and mental health struggles. Between 1995 and 1998, he was charged with the murders of five elderly individuals, including the brutal killing of Eric and Joan Boardman in Blackpool . Authorities suspected he may have been responsible for additional deaths, but his suicide in prison before trial left many questions unanswered.Join us as we explore the details of Akinmurele's crimes, his psychological profile, and the broader implications of his case on our understanding of serial offenders and the vulnerabilities of elderly populations.🔗 Listen to the full episode now and uncover the chilling story of Stephen Akinmurele.#TrueCrime #UKCrimePodcast #StephenAkinmurele #CulDeSacKiller #SerialKiller #BlackpoolMurders #CrimePodcast

The Case of Sidney Fox – A Mother, a Motel Room, and a Deadly Deception

In this chilling episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we delve into the shocking case of Sidney Fox, a seemingly devoted son whose dark motives led to one of the most disturbing matricide cases in British criminal history.In 1929, the lifeless body of Rosalina Fox, Sidney’s mother, was found in a burning Margate hotel room. At first, it appeared to be a tragic accident — but soon, suspicious clues began to emerge. From forged life insurance policies to a suspicious past filled with fraud, authorities started to unravel a sinister plot built on greed, lies, and betrayal.Was Sidney Fox a desperate man caught in financial ruin, or a cold-blooded killer willing to sacrifice his own mother for profit?Join us as we explore the investigation that uncovered the truth, the courtroom drama that captivated the nation, and how forensic science played a key role in bringing Fox to justice.🔥 Subscribe now for more real-life British crime stories💬 What do you think — calculated murder or tragic mistake? Let us know in the comments.#UKCrimePodcast #SidneyFox #TrueCrimeUK #Matricide #HistoricalCrime #BritishMurderCases

The Murder of Vera Page – A Child’s Life Stolen, A Mystery Unsolved

In this heart-wrenching episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we revisit the tragic and deeply disturbing case of Vera Page, an 11-year-old girl whose brutal murder in 1931 left a community shattered and a nation gripped with fear.Vera vanished after delivering a message to a neighbor in Hammersmith, West London. Days later, her lifeless body was found, showing signs of abuse and foul play — but despite a massive police investigation and intense public pressure, her killer was never brought to justice.Who was responsible for this horrific crime? Why did the case go cold, despite early leads? And how did this shocking murder change the way British authorities approached child protection and criminal investigations?Join us as we explore the heartbreaking details, failed leads, and lingering questions surrounding one of the UK’s most haunting unsolved child murder cases.🕯️ Subscribe for more true crime stories that time tried to forget💬 Share your thoughts — was justice ever truly pursued in Vera’s case?#UKCrimePodcast #VeraPage #UnsolvedMurder #TrueCrimeUK #ColdCases #BritishCrimeHistory

The Podmore Murder Case – Jealousy, Deception, and Cold-Blooded Murder

In this episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we shine a light on the dark and little-known story of The Podmore Murder Case — a shocking tale of obsession, betrayal, and a deadly love triangle that rocked a quiet British town in the early 20th century.When Harold Podmore, a seemingly ordinary man, discovered his wife's secret affair, what followed was a descent into violence that ended in cold-blooded murder. Fueled by jealousy and humiliation, Podmore’s calculated actions stunned the public — not just for the brutality of the crime, but for the chilling calmness with which he carried it out.Was this a crime of passion… or something far more sinister? Join us as we examine the twisted psychology behind the killer, the courtroom drama that followed, and how justice was ultimately served.💔 Subscribe for more true crime stories from the UK's shadowy past💬 Share your thoughts on this case in the comments — was it premeditated or provoked?#UKCrimePodcast #PodmoreMurder #BritishTrueCrime #CrimeOfPassion #UKMurderCases

The Crumbles Murders – A Quiet Beach, A Brutal Crime

The Crumbles Murders – A Quiet Beach, A Brutal CrimeIn this episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we travel back to the windswept shores of Sussex to uncover the disturbing truth behind The Crumbles Murders — two chilling cases, eerily similar in setting and savagery, committed just a few years apart.In 1920, the body of 17-year-old Irene Munro was discovered on the desolate Crumbles beach near Eastbourne — brutally attacked by two men she believed were friends. Just four years later, in 1924, the murder of Emily Kaye in a nearby cottage shocked the nation again, this time involving a dismembered body, a blood-soaked bathtub, and a fiancé with a deadly secret.What was it about this lonely stretch of coastline that seemed to attract murder? And how did these horrific crimes expose the dark side of post-war Britain?Join us as we delve into two of the most notorious and grim murder cases in British criminal history.🌊 Subscribe for more gripping true crime stories from the UK’s past💬 Let us know which case shocked you most in the comments#UKCrimePodcast #CrumblesMurders #TrueCrimeUK #IreneMunro #EmilyKaye #BritishMurderCases

The Brighton Trunk Murders – A Seaside Mystery That Gripped the Nation 1934

The Brighton Trunk Murders – A Seaside Mystery That Gripped the NationIn this haunting episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we dive into the macabre world of the Brighton Trunk Murders of 1934 — a pair of gruesome killings that sent shockwaves across Britain.When railway staff at Brighton station opened an unclaimed trunk, they discovered a horrifying sight: a dismembered female body. Just weeks later, another body was found in a similar trunk in nearby King's Cross. The press ran wild with speculation, dubbing Brighton “The Queen of Slaughtering Places.”Who were the victims? Were the two cases connected — or the work of separate killers? And how did detectives of the day piece together one of the most puzzling murder mysteries of the 20th century, without modern forensic tools?Join us as we revisit the seaside town’s darkest chapter, filled with scandal, secrecy, and a killer hiding in plain sight.🧳 Subscribe now for weekly true crime stories from across the UK💬 Share your thoughts and theories in the comments#UKCrimePodcast #BrightonTrunkMurders #1934Murders #TrueCrimeUK #BritishCrimeHistory

The Brides in the Bath Murders

The Brides in the Bath Murders – The Charming Killer Who Left Death in His WakeIn this spine-chilling episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we investigate the infamous case of George Joseph Smith, a seemingly respectable man whose deadly secret shocked Edwardian Britain.Smith married multiple women under different aliases — and each bride met the same tragic end: found dead in a bathtub, under eerily similar circumstances. But it wasn’t until the third victim that investigators began to piece together the horrific truth behind the Brides in the Bath Murders.How did Smith manage to fool his victims, and how did early 20th-century forensics bring a cunning killer to justice? Join us as we expose the lies, greed, and cold-blooded manipulation behind one of the UK’s most disturbing serial murder cases.🛁 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into Britain’s darkest crimes💬 Let us know in the comments if you think George Joseph Smith would’ve gotten away with it today#UKCrimePodcast #BridesInTheBath #GeorgeJosephSmith #TrueCrimeUK #BritishCrimeStories

The Poisoner and The Lodger

The Poisoner and the Lodger – A Victorian Tale of Murder and DeceptionIn this chilling episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we uncover the sinister story behind one of the most shocking poison cases in British history.When a quiet lodger moved into a seemingly ordinary home in the late 1800s, no one could have predicted the deadly events that would unfold. Behind closed doors, a dark secret brewed — involving arsenic-laced food, a mysterious death, and a twisted web of lies. Was it greed? Jealousy? Or something far more disturbing?Join us as we explore the deadly dynamic between the poisoner and the unsuspecting lodger, delve into the forensic limitations of the era, and examine how this case helped shape public fear around domestic murder in Victorian England.🕵️‍♂️ Subscribe now for more real-life UK crime stories💬 Share your theories in the comments below#UKCrimePodcast #VictorianCrime #TrueCrimeUK #PoisonerAndTheLodger #BritishCrimeHistory

The Chilling Case of Dr. Crippen – A Murder That Shocked Edwardian Britain

The Chilling Case of Dr. Crippen – A Murder That Shocked Edwardian BritainIn this episode of the UK Crime Podcast, we unravel the infamous story of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen — the mild-mannered homeopath whose name became forever linked with murder, betrayal, and international scandal.When his wife, Cora, mysteriously vanished in 1910, suspicion quickly fell on Crippen. What followed was one of the most sensational murder investigations in British history, involving false identities, a dramatic escape attempt, and the first-ever use of wireless telegraphy in a criminal manhunt.Join us as we dissect the evidence, explore the secrets behind the walls of 39 Hilldrop Crescent, and question whether Dr. Crippen was truly the monster history made him out to be — or a man caught in a web of Victorian-era morality and media hysteria.🔍 Subscribe for more chilling UK crime stories every week📩 Leave your thoughts or case suggestions in the comments#UKCrimePodcast #DrCrippen #TrueCrimeUK #HistoricalCrime #BritishMurderCases