True Criminals
Audio Bleach GlobalWinner 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 | 59 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||
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A young estate agent leaves her office for a routine appointment and simply never returns. It is the kind of moment that stops ordinary life in its tracks and forces a country to look more closely at the shadows it usually ignores. In this first of t... more
In this special briefing of True Criminals, Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero break down the stabbing on the Doncaster to London Kings Cross train on 1 November 2025. Minutes after departing Peterborough, a lone p... more
The woman who proclaimed, “I am Madeleine,” has finally heard her verdict.
In this special episode of True Criminals Briefings, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero uncover the extraordinary and unsettling story of Julia Wandelt, the young Polish wo... more
He was the trusted face of London’s black cab trade, charming and friendly, always ready to share a drink to celebrate a big win. But the champagne John Worboys offered his passengers was laced with sedatives. The women who believed they were safe on... more
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- A bit of a let down
Finding this podcast so very basic unfortunately . Nothing new to added to cases which have been covered thousands of times. You could do a quick google search yourself on any of these cases and discover more info.
Also, the who thing sound’s completely rehearsed-not conversational/candid, my guess is it’s read from script. And the information shared, especially in the Myra Hindley episode, I found to be incorrect. A lot of things mentioned about the case were wrong.
It’s a shame because I mu... more
Apple Podcasts2Ash6.6.6
United Kingdom20 days ago - Exceptional podcast
Forensic, thoroughly researched, detailed commentary on some of the most controversial cases in UK legal history. Both journalists are so interesting and bring a wealth of experience and context to the show.
Apple Podcasts5KorrerogurlUnited Kingdoma month ago - Interesting but odd guest
Having a guest (Howard?) say of Myra Hindley that it wouldn’t have done any harm to eventually let her out. What? It isn’t about if she would re-offend. She tortured children. I would seriously question this guy for saying something so incredibly strange & inappropriate. He then called her remarkable. Please don’t have this weirdo on again
Apple Podcasts3Miss203United Kingdoma month ago - A Different Take on True Crime
Can’t get enough of this podcast. The hosts complement each other very well, each with their own unique perspectives and personalities. They give both a tidy overview of the particular subject and some in-depth detail, which they deliver in a thoroughly enjoyable package (considering the subject matter). Well done, Helen & Martin. Also, I could listen to Helen talk all day… what a voice.
Apple Podcasts5molarade
United Statesa month ago - Outstanding
There are so many crime podcasts now but this one shines. Mainly because of Martin Brunt’s huge experience and knowledge.
Apple Podcasts5Archie JUnited Kingdoma month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #29 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #212 |  United Arab Emirates/True Crime |
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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. Jean Ritchie
2. Dr. Amanda Vicary
3. Howard Soones
4. Neville Lawrence
5. Neil Basu
6. Peter Bleksley
7. Carl Miller
8. Nick Scola
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