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Always True Crime

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Murder
True Crime
Patrick Mackay
London
Jack the Stripper
Murder Mile
Domestic Violence
United Kingdom
Mental Health
Christmas
Andre Mizelas
Crime Investigation
Robert Thacker
Danielle Reid
Caroline Flack
Arson
Christopher Smith
Mabel Leyshon
Crime Scene Investigation
Litchfield

Always True Crime is a network of gripping and unmissable true crime storytelling.Want to find your next true crime addiction? Subscribe here for new content from our network of shows as they drop. UK True Crime, Murder Mile, True Crime Enthusiast and much more, all in one feed!

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In the Somerset village of Martock, 16-year-old Gemma Clarke disappeared after finishing a shift at her local pub. Home was only a short walk away, but she never arrived. In this episode, I examine the investigation into Gemma's murder, how detective... more

Sunday 9th of October 1983, at around noon, roughly 75 yards north of the Coventry Canal, homeless man, George Cunningham was shuffling up the Old Leicester Road, when he discovered the body of 30-year-old wife and mother-of-three Lalitaben Ladva of ... more

Before DNA databases, before forensic genealogy, and before detectives could solve crimes with the smallest traces of evidence, three teenage girls disappeared after separate nights out in South Wales during the summer and autumn of 1973. Sandra Newt... more

To mark today, the 40th anniversary of Suzy Lamplugh's disappearance, last week I sat down last week to chat with former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Mike Barley.

Mike was one of the first officers involved in the investigation, hel... more

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Mike Barley
Former Met Police Detective Chief Inspector
Metropolitan Police
Episode: Suzy Lamplugh: 40 Years Without Answers : Episode 530
Miriam Cornes
Ed Cornes's mother, discussing family impact and investigation frustrations
Episode: Lost Evidence. Unanswered Questions. The Death Of Ed Cornes : Episode 1/4
Phil Coleman
News reporter from Cumbria
Cumbria, UK
Episode: The Bogus Doctor : Episode 527
Kerry Daynes
Forensic psychologist
Episode: The Drugs Mule : Episode 525
Kerry Danes
Forensic psychologist
Independent forensic psychologist
Episode: The Stalker Who Walked Free : Episode 524
Alex Frieling
Freelance journalist based in Germany who has investigated Christian Brückner and reported on the Madeleine McCann case for British audiences
Independent journalist
Episode: Bonus Episode : Christian Brückner - The Prime Suspect In The Madeleine McCann case. Interview With German Journalist, Alex Frieling
Dr. Richard Shepherd
Forensic pathologist, highly experienced in UK investigations
Forensic Pathology, UK
Episode: Bonus Episode : Interview With Forensic Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd
Colin Sutton
Retired detective whose team caught Levi Belfield
Police (retired)
Episode: The Man Who Stole Identities : Episode 508
Michael Ross
Husband of Jacquie Ross, author of Just Five More Minutes
Author/Survivor
Episode: A Normal Sunday Morning |The Murder of Jacquie Ross : Episode 500

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Stuart Blues
Host of British Murders with multiple affiliations and a recurring presence across episodes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Love UK True Crime

    Such a great show - give us more shows a week please, Adam

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    Bergerrennt
    United Kingdoma month ago

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#112
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Apple Podcasts
#182
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#220
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Inside the Suzy Lamplugh Investigation: Interview With Ex-Detective Mike Barley
Q: What were the first hours of the Suzy Lamplugh case like for you personally?
Barley explains arriving at Stevenage Road to assess Suzy's car, recognizing early red flags, and deciding to treat the case as serious from the outset, which set the course for the entire investigation.
Bonus Episode : Interview With Kerry Daynes - Top Forensic Psychologist
Q: How has Kerry Daynes' career evolved from prison-based work to advisory and media roles?
She describes gradually expanding into police consultancy, expert witnessing, independent practice, charity work, and media presence, driven by opportunities to have broader impact.
Bonus Episode : Interview With Kerry Daynes - Top Forensic Psychologist
Q: What does a forensic psychologist actually do that most people don't realize?
The guest explains the extensive amount of paperwork, reports, and administrative work that dominates the job, alongside meaningful face-to-face work with victims and offenders.
Bonus Episode : Christian Brückner - The Prime Suspect In The Madeleine McCann case. Interview With German Journalist, Alex Frieling
Q: So Alex, the question that everyone wants to know, did Christian Brückner kill Madeleine McCann?
Alex explains that while the evidence points to a strong circumstantial case—phone data, proximity, and notable quotes—there is no courtroom verdict tying Brückner to Madeleine, making it an open question with significant ongoing investigation and international coordination.
Bonus Episode : Interview With Forensic Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd
Q: What's your perspective on television accuracy versus real forensics?
TV is largely fictional and designed for storytelling; actual pathology is more methodical and nuanced, with some overlap to keep programs engaging.

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What is Always True Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers long-form, narrative true crime storytelling with a focus on UK cases, historical crimes, and the social impact surrounding investigations, legal outcomes, and media coverage. Episodes mix detailed case timelines with contextual analysis, interviews, and recurring segments that reflect on policing, policy changes, and victim families. The format tends toward immersive, story-driven episodes rather than quick recap rundowns, often weaving legal and societal angles into each case. A notable strength is the network's broad catalog of cases—from historic to contemporary—and a willingness to critique media portrayal, discuss policy implications, and spotlight community and family perspectives. This combination makes it appealing... more

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1. British Murders with Stuart Blues
2. The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast
3. Murder Mile UK True Crime
4. UK True Crime Podcast
5. Seeing Red A True Crime Podcast

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2. Miriam Cornes
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4. Kerry Daynes
5. Kerry Danes
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7. Dr. Richard Shepherd
8. Colin Sutton

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