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True Criminals

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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 from some of the most gripping criminal investigations. Each episode delivers powerful storytelling

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58:12

The Fred West Tapes: with special guest Howard Sounes

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2025/09/15

This week on True Criminals, we’re joined once again by long-time friend of the show, bestselling author and true crime expert Howard Sounes, as he explores the infamous murders committed by Fred and Rose West.Howard, who broke major stories on the investigation and coined the termHouse of Horrors, talks about the hit Netflix documentaryFred & Rose West: A British Horror Storyand his chilling new book,The Fred West Tapes: Secrets of the Fred & Rose West Murder Investigation.Nearly thirty

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11:25

True Criminals Briefing | Madeleine McCann: Hit & Run...

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2025/09/10

In this specialTrue Criminals Briefingepisode, we bring you the latest updates on the ongoing mystery of Madeleine McCann, one of the world’s most haunting and unsolved missing persons cases.Martin and Helen discuss Martin’s recent trip to Portugal with Sky News.He shares new insights into the Madeleine McCann case, examining the release of prime suspect Christian Brueckner, the evidence prosecutors insist exists but cannot present in court, and the resurfacing of long-abandoned theories. From the

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54:28

Manhunter: The hunt for Kevin Parle with Peter Bleksley

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2025/09/09

This week on True Criminals, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and Journalist Helen Fospero, we investigate one of Britain’s most notorious fugitives, Kevin Parle.Parle, also known as “Hemp,” is wanted by police for two brutal murders in Liverpool: the 2004 shooting of 16-year-old Liam Kelly and the 2005 killing of young mother Lucy Hargreaves. For more than 20 years, Kevin Parle has been on the run — making him one of the UK’s most wanted men, with international appeals, renewed

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29:45

Kill List: Exposing the Darknet's Deadly Marketplace...

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2025/09/01

Carl Miller, the investigative journalist behind the award-winning true crime podcastKill List, joins Helen and Martin again in the studio for the second part of this conversation. This episode delves deeper into thedark web assassination market, revealing a world where online fantasy bleeds into real violence. Carl and his team exposed a hitman-for-hire site with 175 people targeted for murder.The focus is the shocking case ofKelly Harper, a woman who tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex-husband

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42:33

Kill List: Exposing the Darknet's Deadly Marketplace...

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2025/08/26

Inside Carl Miller’s Killer PodcastHelen and Martin are joined by investigative journalist Carl Miller, creator of the hit podcast Kill List, as he reveals a chilling story of a dark web assassination marketplace, where users paid in cryptocurrency to have real people killed. With thousands of names, detailed profiles, and conversations unfolding in real time, Carl navigates the terrifying line between online fantasy and real-world violence.We dive deep into cases of domestic betrayal, obsession,

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39:35

The Killing of Tia Sharp: Part 2

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2025/08/18

Tia Sharp’s tragic murder shocked the nation, but the investigation revealed far more than her disappearance. In this gripping second episode, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero, with former Detective Chief Inspector Nick Scola, uncover the tense police operations, media scrutiny, and public outrage as Stuart Hazell’s horrific crimes came to light.Hear how investigators pieced together evidence, navigated a fear-driven police culture, and faced the pressures of

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46:45

The Killing of Tia Sharp - Part 1

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2025/08/12

In August 2012, the disappearance of 12-year-oldTia Sharpfrom her home in New Addington, South London, became one of the most heartbreaking and high-profile true crime cases in British history. In this gripping first episode of a two-part investigation,True Criminalsrevisits the shocking murder that stunned the UK and exposed the dark truth hiding within a family home.Hosted by Sky News Crime CorrespondentMartin Bruntand journalistHelen Fospero, with exclusive insight from former Detective Chief

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50:58

Forensic Breakthroughs with Ray Fysh: The Bombs and...

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2025/08/05

We conclude our two-part special with forensic science legendRay Feisch, former advisor to the Metropolitan Police. Joined by hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt, Ray details the pivotal investigations that shaped modern British policing. In this episode, discover the explosive forensic breakthroughs behind London’s most infamous cases.What You'll Hear:Gangland Forensics:The inside story of Operation Sturdy. Learn how a single ballistics match and DNA from a stolen mobile phone were the crucial

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53:33

Forensic Breakthroughs with Ray Fysh: Sarah Payne,...

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2025/08/01

This week on True Criminals, hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined by former Metropolitan Police forensic advisorRay Fysh, author ofShallow Graves: My life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest Cases. In part one of this two-part special, Ray shares his involvement in three of the UK's most notorious cases: the murder of eight-year-oldSarah Payne, theM25 rapist Anthony Imiela, and the 1987bedsit murders.Discover how a single hair, cross-county cooperation, and the evolution of DNA

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54:30

Lord Lucan: Murder, Mystery & Disappearance - Part 2

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2025/07/21

Join journalist Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt onTrue Criminalsas they continue their gripping investigation into one of Britain’s most enduring mysteries: the disappearance of Lord Lucan. In Part 2, we’re joined again by investigative journalist Glenn Campbell, whose decades-long pursuit of the truth has unearthed startling new evidence.This episode picks up where Part 1 left off, delving into the global manhunt for Lord Lucan, who vanished after the 1974 murder of

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Lord Lucan: Murder, Mystery & Disappearance - Part 1

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2025/07/15

Step inside one of the UK’s most infamous murder mysteries in this gripping two-part special of True Criminals. Hosted by award-winning journalists Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt, we uncover the shocking events of November 7, 1974—the night Sandra Rivett was brutally murdered and Lord Lucan, one of Britain’s most notorious aristocrats, vanished without a trace.In Part 1, we take you deep into the crime scene in Belgravia, London, and re-examine every chilling detail of that fateful night. You’ll

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37:26

7/7: Reporting Terror – The London Bombings Part 2

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2025/07/07

Twenty years after the devastating7/7 London bombings,True Criminalsreturns with Part 2 of its powerful two-part special, uncovering the untold stories behind the UK’s deadliestterrorist attacksince Lockerbie.Back in the studio, Chris Webb— former Head of News and Deputy Director of Media & Communications at theMetropolitan Police— shares insider insight into the intense manhunt for the bombers’ accomplices and the chillingsecond wave of failed attacks on July 21st.Go behind the scenes of the

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49:45

7/7: Reporting Terror – The London Bombings Part 1

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2025/07/01

Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings, True Criminals revisits the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil since Lockerbie.In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero relive the chaos of July 7th, 2005—when four coordinated suicide bombings struck London’s transport network, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds.As frontline reporters, they describe what it was like to cover the breaking news amid fear, misinformation,

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20:17

True Criminals: Briefing | Muriel McKay: £1 Million...

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2025/06/24

Mark Dyer, the tireless grandson ofMuriel McKay, has offered a£1 million rewardleading to the ultimate recovery of his grandmother. To keep you better informed on breaking developments in the cases we cover, we're launchingTrue Criminals: Briefings, our new spin-off series for urgent updates.In this inaugural briefing, join hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt as they revisit the chilling 1969 abduction and murder of Muriel Mackay, a case that has haunted Britain for decades. Though two brothers,

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28:58

The Night Stalker: Part 1

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2025/06/17

Step back into the sweltering summers of 1984 and 1985 as we unravel the chilling true story of Richard Ramirez — the man who would become known as "The Night Stalker." In this gripping first part of our two-episode special, we examine the wave of violence that swept across California, leaving fear and chaos in its wake.From quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods to the bustling streets of San Francisco, Ramirez’s crimes shocked the nation. His attacks were brutal, random, and terrifying — his victims

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40:17

Wrongly Accused: The Joanna Yeates Murder

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2025/06/10

In this gripping episode ofTrue Criminals, hostsMartin BruntandHelen Fosperorevisit one of the most chilling and controversial murder cases in recent British history — the2010 killing of Joanna Yeates, a 25-year-old landscape architect whose disappearance just before Christmas shocked the nation.Join Martin, who covered the case live forSky News, as he recounts the intense missing persons search, the tragic discovery of Joanna’s body on Christmas Day, and the high-pressure investigation that

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30:55

Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 2

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2025/06/03

In Part 2 ofWrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story, True Criminalsreturns to one of the UK’s most disturbing miscarriages of justice.After serving38 years in prisonfor the1984 murder of schoolgirl Diane Sindall,Peter Sullivanhas been officiallyexonerated, following agroundbreaking Y-STR DNA testthat proved his innocence and led to his conviction being overturned.Sky News crime correspondent Martin Bruntandinvestigative journalist Helen Fosperospeak exclusively to Sullivan’s solicitor,Sarah

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Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 1

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2025/05/27

Uncover the unbelievable true story of Peter Sullivan, wrongfully convicted for the 1986 murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall, in this gripping two-part series from True Criminals, hosted by Sky News crime correspondent Martin Bruntand journalist Helen Fospero. In part one, we revisit the brutal crime that shocked Birkenhead and sparked one of the UK's most notorious wrongful convictions. Diane Sindall, a young florist and barmaid, was attacked after her van ran out of fuel—her body later discovered

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Fugitives: The Great Train Robbery - Part 3

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2025/05/20

In the final episode of Fugitives, Martin and Helen conclude their conversation with Nick Reynolds, son of Bruce Reynolds — the man behind the Great Train Robbery. This chapter unpacks the long aftermath of one of Britain’s most audacious crimes: the downfall of key figures like Charlie Wilson and Buster Edwards, the hidden cost to families left behind, and the heavy legacy that followed them all. Nick reflects on how his father’s infamy shaped life after prison — from media deals to the lingering

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49:37

Fugitives: The Great Train Robbery - Part 2

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2025/05/13

Step inside one of Britain’s most notorious crimes—the Great Train Robbery of 1963—in this gripping true crime podcast episode. Join journalist Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt as they uncover the real story behind the £2.6 million heist (worth over £70 million today) that stunned the nation. Featuring an exclusive interview with Nick Reynolds, son of criminal mastermind Bruce Reynolds, this episode reveals never-before-heard details about the meticulous planning, dramatic

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