
Winner of Outstanding Independent Podcast at this year’s True Crime Awards in London, True Criminals is your weekly deep dive into both historic and contemporary crime stories, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero. With decades of frontline reporting experience, Martin and Helen go beyond the headlines to uncover exclusive insights and untold details fro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 54 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||

What happens when the person you trust most with your life, your family doctor, turns out to be one of the most prolific serial killers in history?
In this chilling two-part special of True Criminals, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero uncover the... more
Step back into the sweltering summers of 1984 and 1985 as journalists Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt return to the chilling case of Richard Ramirez, the man who became known as “The Night Stalker.” From the sensational trial to his cult-like followi... more
In the early 1960s, a young couple from Manchester fell in love and together became the most reviled killers in British history. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley’s sadistic crimes shocked the nation, leaving five young victims buried in shallow graves acro... more
In the early 1960s, a young couple from Manchester fell in love, and together became the most reviled killers in British history. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley’s sadistic crimes shocked the nation, leaving five young victims buried in shallow graves acr... more
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A great podcast which sets a new standard for crime podcasts. A high calibre of presenters and guests.
Been listening to crime podcasts for years and most of them become boring after a while but not this one. Different and professional approach.
My favourite now.
This is by far one of my favourite true crime podcasts. Martin and Helen are both thoughtful and respectful, and allow their guests to speak without interruption or interjecting. Questions are well researched too. Thank you for an excellent listen!
I’m a retired murder detective.
I appreciate this may be a bit of a busman’s holiday, however I have been gripped. I am always dubious about true crime podcasts. However this one is a must listen.
Superbly researched, fascinating participants and factually spot on. No glamourising, no glorifying the subject matter, just fascinating insight into notorious cases, some of which I had the privilege of being involved in.
Excellent, thorough and sympathetic conversations. Really glad I discovered the podcast
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Focused on both historic and contemporary crime stories, a weekly deep dive reveals exclusive insights and untold details from gripping criminal investigations. Hosted by experienced crime correspondents, each episode is informed by powerful storytelling and rare access, featuring a variety of guests, including detectives, journalists, authors, and individuals directly connected to the cases. The podcast is well-regarded for its respectful approach to sensitive topics, balancing the complexity of the criminal justice system with compelling narratives that engage true crime enthusiasts while offering a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into investigations, regardless of their media prominence.
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Recent guests on True Criminals include:
1. Dr. Amanda Vicary
2. Howard Soones
3. Neil Basu
4. Neville Lawrence
5. Peter Bleksley
6. Carl Miller
7. Nick Scola
8. Ray Fysh
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