
Ever wonder why serial killers kill or why ordinary people sometimes do extraordinary things, sometimes downright evil things? This Much is True Crime is a weekly look at crime making the headlines and that includes crime drama and docuseries that are making news themselves. The hosts are news reporter and tv producer Martin Frizell and Britain's top criminologist Professor David Wilson.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 33 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Was it a blunder or something more sinister that allowed Britain's highest profile prisoner to walk free from jail yesterday instead of boarding a flight home to Ethiopia? Professor David Wilson was a prison governor before becoming a world leading c... more
How deadly is it to have a target on your back if you’re a high profile prisoner? Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins has been murdered in jail with two fellow inmates charged with his death.
In this episode we discuss is it simply karma that wicked c... more
Its Number one on Netflix, Monsters - the Ed Gein Story, but what does a world leading criminologist make of this controversial re telling of the original American serial killer and body snatcher?
Professor David Wilson loved all eight hours of dark... more
You'll have heard of Scandi Noir, well, now comes Tartan Noir!
Why does Scotland have an unhealthily rich heritage of serial killers, gangsters, bloody violence, turf wars and television detectives? All will be revealed when This Much is True Crime ... more
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Hackery of the laziest kind: poorly produced, error-strewn and frequently insensitive to victims.
What a beautifully transparent and heartfelt discussion with every episode.
My only major criticism is that you both need to keep a much more open mind about Lucy Letby. The evidence that it was an unsound conviction is extremely strong, and dismissing experts who point this out and falling back on the argument that we shouldn’t be upsetting the families is not rational or credible.
Fast becoming my favourite true crime podcast
Got to love these two guys professional, unbiased, not sensationalised, fact based reporting. Please Sirs, can we have some more
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The content revolves around examining high-profile criminal cases, exploring the psychological and societal factors that underlie these occurrences. Topics range from infamous murders and infamous figures in true crime history to discussions about contemporary cases and the public's fascination with them. The hosts provide insights into the legal system, criminology, and the ethics of media portrayals of crime, weaving in historical context and personal narratives as they dissect the motivations behind both criminals and societal responses to crime. With a blend of expert analysis and engaging commentary, the podcast aims to challenge perceptions of crime and those involved while also addressing broader issues such as justice, punishment, a... more
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