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True Criminals

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Madeleine Mccann
Metropolitan Police
Crime Reporting
Charles Bronson
London
True Crime
Hatton Garden Heist
Sarah Payne
Terrorism
Stephen Lawrence
Myra Hindley
Tia Sharp
John Canan
Fred and Rose West
Stuart Hazell
London Bombings
Fred West
Rose West
Cromwell Street Murders
Serial Murder

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

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Few people spent time talking to Dennis Nilsen after his conviction. Consultant forensic psychologist, Sunday Times bestselling author and host of The Profiler with Kerry Daynes, Kerry Daynes, did. In this episode of True Criminals, Kerry reflects on... more

Forty years after the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Michael Barley returns to True Criminals to revisit one of Britain's most haunting unsolved cases. As the officer who established the original ... more

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How was Jimmy Savile able to abuse children and vulnerable people for decades while surrounded by powerful institutions, public admiration and extraordinary access? In this powerful episode of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero examine on... more

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We're still pinching ourselves... 🎉

In this short bonus episode, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero reflect on an unforgettable evening at the True Crime Awards, where we were honoured to win Most Captivating Hosts.

A huge thank you to everyone at the... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Bailey
Former Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary; NCPC lead for child protection; Chair of Embrace Child Victims of Crime
Former Norfolk Constabulary; Operation Hydrant
Episode: Jimmy Savile: The Legacy of Abuse – Exposing Institutional Failures and Protecting Children with Simon Bailey
Hallie Rubenhold
Author, Story of a Murder, The Wives, The Mistress and Dr. Crippen
Author
Episode: Story of a Murder: Hallie Rubenhold on the Dr Crippen Case
Jo Procter
CEO of Embrace Child Victims of Crime (now Embrace Child Survivors of Crime)
Embrace
Episode: A Conversation with Jo Procter, CEO of Embrace Child Survivors of Crime
Carrie Johnson
Victim of Worboys, gave evidence at trial
Public advocate for victims
Episode: John Worboys: The Black Cab Rapist — with Special Guest Carrie Johnson
Rick Jones
Deputy Director International of the National Crime Agency
National Crime Agency
Episode: True Criminals: Most Wanted – Operation Captura | In Partnership with the National Crime Agency & Crimestoppers
Roy Ramm
Former Metropolitan Police Commander, former head of the Flying Squad
Metropolitan Police
Episode: The Brink’s-Mat Gold Heist | With Special Guest Former Flying Squad Commander Roy Ramm | PART 1
Neil Basu
Former Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police; led the Toni-Ann Byfield case
Metropolitan Police
Episode: Toni-Ann Byfield: The Investigation – with former Assistant Police Commissioner Neil Basu (Part 1)
Dr. Svilena Dimitrova
Neonatologist who provides expert commentary on the Letby case
(not explicitly stated)
Episode: Is Lucy Letby Innocent? Dr Svilena Dimitrova Explains the Evidence | Part 2
Colin Sutton
retired Detective Chief Inspector
Episode: Delroy Grant: The Night Stalker - Inside the 17 Year Reign of Terror - Part 1

Hosts

Martin Brunt
Host and Sky News crime correspondent with extensive field reporting experience.
Helen Fospero
Co-host and journalist with long-form reporting credits and a focus on serious crime storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • Love it

    Excellent podcast, hosts are engaging informative and wonderful to listen to 5 stars ⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nam Jeet Kaur
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • Inaccuracies

    At first I was impressed by this podcast, but the Madeleine McCann episodes were so larded with inaccuracies and lazy assumptions that it’s made me question how good or reliable it really is.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Radionoush
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • A few issues to note, but enjoyable overall

    Terrible sound quality. The interviews are too quiet so you whack the sound up to hear them and then your eardrums are blown to smithereens when the intro/outro music starts.

    Also, I’m increasingly finding Helen to be quite ascerbic which is putting me off. She also does a lot of talking over guests, which is a pet hate of mine.

    However, overall I enjoy the premise of the show and it keeps my interest. I’d enjoy it even more if the issues could be ironed out.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    annaeliz84
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A great listen

    Brilliant podcast telling fascinating stories, often with details that are missed in other podcasts/reports. I don’t usually enjoy podcasts that have regular guests but this one is an exception; all the guests are just as engaging as the hosts and fascinating to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MegsPodcasts
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Great stories, great interviews with knowledgeable people. It's really interesting to get the inside stories and such in-depth views on crime. It's fascinating. Really enjoy the series. Only criticism, turn the levels up because with headphones on full volume it's still difficult to hear, and then when the adverts come on, they blow my eardrums out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shawsy5000
    United Kingdom4 months ago

Listeners Say

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High production quality and well-researched interviews, though ad volume can be disruptive for some.
Listeners praise the depth and credibility of the analysis, especially on complex cases.
The hosts are knowledgeable and respectful, with insightful guests.
Great balance of professional journalism and engaging storytelling that keeps you hooked.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#120
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#220
France/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#186
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#207
Finland/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Story of a Murder: Hallie Rubenhold on the Dr Crippen Case
Q: What did Hallie learn about the women who surrounded Crippen, like the Musical Ladies Guild?
She highlights their detective work and how their involvement reshaped the narrative, bringing accountability and focus on the victims rather than just the killer.
Story of a Murder: Hallie Rubenhold on the Dr Crippen Case
Q: Take us back to before the story that we know. Why does Crippen's first wife, Charlotte Bell, matter to the Crippen story?
Hallie explains that Charlotte's death is an earlier flashpoint with ambiguous circumstances, suggesting Crippen's pattern of deception and the way early life events set up the later murder.
John Worboys: The Black Cab Rapist — with Special Guest Carrie Johnson
Q: You were a 19-year-old student when you got into Worboys' cab; can you walk us through that night and how you ended up in that situation?
I was out with friends, trusted the driver, and agreed to a drink that he claimed was celebratory. I later realized I'd been drugged and fought to get home, taking steps to preserve evidence like recording his number. The experience left a lasting impact and motivated me to push for truth and accountability.
The Brink’s-Mat Gold Heist | With Special Guest Former Flying Squad Commander Roy Ramm | PART 3
Q: Roy, you were deeply involved in the aftermath of Brink's-Mat. Tell us a bit about where Palmer really fits into this story.
Palmer was at the heart of melting the gold, changing its identity, and then recycling it through bullion dealers and the banking system, effectively laundering the proceeds and enabling the money trail to flourish for years.
Toni-Ann Byfield: The Hunt for "Cane" – with former Assistant Police Commissioner Neil Basu (Part 2)
Q: What was the turn in the interview strategy once Kane was in custody and how did you obtain the crucial statements?
With Kane in custody, the interviewing team shifted to a staged, rapport-based approach leveraging criminologist insights and prior interviews to elicit admissions, while using DNA and background evidence to build a robust circumstantial case that could withstand cross-examination.

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A high-caliber true crime program that blends deep-dive investigations with expert commentary. Episodes routinely feature senior detectives, investigative journalists, authors, and individuals connected to notable cases, offering behind-the-scenes access, nuanced interviews, and reflections on policing, justice, and the media's role in high-profile investigations. The show stands out for its veteran hosts, strong journalistic rigor, and guests who bring firsthand experience, legal insight, and family or victim perspectives. Listeners who enjoy thorough, respectful storytelling that balances procedural detail with human context will likely find it particularly engaging, as will sponsors seeking a discerning audience interested in crime histo... more

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Recent guests on True Criminals include:

1. Simon Bailey
2. Hallie Rubenhold
3. Jo Procter
4. Carrie Johnson
5. Rick Jones
6. Roy Ramm
7. Neil Basu
8. Dr. Svilena Dimitrova

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