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Sinister South

Rachel & Hannah
South London
Domestic Violence
Damilola Taylor
Youth Violence
Charles Bravo
Peckham
Florence Bravo
Sarah Mayhew
Gang Violence
London
Antimony
Delroy Grant
Damilola Taylor Trust
Christopher Marlowe
Murder At the Priory
Victorian England
Sexual Assault
Stephen Sansom
Gemma Watts
Croydon

Join Rachel and Hannah on the Sinister South Podcast as they explore the shadowy corners of South London. Each episode digs into the gritty true crime stories that have left their mark on the local streets of South London. They’ll introduce you to the victims and dissect the mysteries while giving you a taste of the places these dramas unfolded. It’s not all doom and gloom; Rach and Han also have ... more

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This week we’re diving into one of South London’s darkest and most infamous stories. The rise and fall of the Richardson Gang. A firm built on scrap metal, long-firm frauds, fruit machines, corrupt officers, brutal punishments and a level of violence... more

A plausible-looking PhD student at University College London, living the student life — until the mask slipped. Zhenhao Zou invited women to his flat under the guise of study or drinks, used drugs to incapacitate them, then filmed the assaults.

In t... more

This week, we kick things off with talk of fireworks, chaotic bonfire night crowds, and Hannah dropping some insanely awesome news (the kind that actually makes us both a bit emotional). But after that burst of brightness, we take a sharp turn — back... more

The Halloween Compendium

Four Halloween nights. Four South London stories. None with a happy ending.

This episode brings together the cases of Scotty Kouebitra, Rocky Djelal, Ben Gardner, and Richard Price, four men whose lives ended in acts of vio... more

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Hosts

Rachel
Co-host with a flair for storytelling and humor, engaging in research and narrative development around crime stories and their local implications.
Hannah
Co-host with passion for true crime and local history, known for insightful commentary and creating an engaging atmosphere for listeners.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Fabulous

    Have been binge listening, it’s great interesting and funny. I enjoy the banter and getting a glimpse of their friendship. Well researched.

    Thank you ladies 😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pixie306
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Worth a listen, you ears will thank you

    Hi Hannah & Rachael

    Think the podcast is great, stumbled upon it looking for podcasts about the South Island New Zealand where we're from, and this has absolutly nothing to do with it. But we were hooked right away, you two are quite possibly the best thing to come out of South London since the Crystal Place Dinosaurs. Keep up the good work. You should think about doing a crossover eposode when you run out of things that have happened in South London and visit the antipodes and do a South Isla... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dwuan and Cindy
    New Zealanda year ago
  • So funny!

    Loving these two gals! Hilarious but also respectful to the subject matter.

    Good work girls. I grew up in New Cross, Lewisham and Hither Green so this show is a blast from the past for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jo D38
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great new podcast series

    A really good start for this pair. Interesting and funny (well, they’re from south east London, so that’s a given). Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Nitronymous
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Yes South London

    So great to hear a true crime podcast about South London. Hannah and Rachel have such a great connection and their knowledge of the area is personal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baker David
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Reviewers note the strong local focus, appealing particularly to those familiar with South London's history and culture.
Many find the storytelling style to be well-researched and thought-provoking, making complex topics easily digestible.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and personal anecdotes shared by the hosts, enhancing connection to the stories told.
The podcast combines humor with serious discussions, balancing entertainment and sensitivity to the subject matter.

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Exploring the shadowy corners of South London, this podcast focuses on a range of intriguing true crime stories that have notably affected the community. Each episode not only investigates grim events ranging from historical murders to contemporary crime cases but also highlights the experiences of victims and the sensitivities surrounding these tragedies. The hosts manage to balance the heavy topics with humor and light-hearted banter, inviting listeners into their personal narratives that further connect these tales to the local culture. The engaging storytelling and dynamic between the hosts add a unique charm, making it a captivating listen for true crime enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

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Sinister South launched 2 years ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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