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British Murders with Stuart Blues

British Murdersis a UK true crime podcast exploring both headline making investigations and lesser known cases that deserve to be remembered.Hosted by YorkshiremanStuart Blues, the show covers listener suggested cases from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode examines what happened, how the case unfolded, and the wider social, cultural, and historical context surrounding the crime.The show covers British crime cases ranging from domestic abuse, coercive control,

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33:14

Lynda and Dawn | Part 1: Young Lives Cut Short

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/12/14

In this two-part end-of-season special, I tell the stories of Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth, who were murdered in Narborough and Enderby, Leicestershire, in 1983 and 1986. In this first part, I explore the lives of Lynda and Dawn while delving into their respective murders. I also discuss the first three years of what would eventually be a four-year hunt for justice, culminating with the wrongful arrest of an innocent man. Next week, in part 2, I'll start by discussing a revolutionary discovery

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29:27

Interview #46 | Cops Gone Bad: Dan Korn and Diana...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/12/11

I welcome Dan Korn and Diana Carter to the show in this interview episode to discuss the brand-new series, 'Cops Gone Bad.' It follows on from the success of 'Cops Who Kill', Crime + Investigation’s third highest-rated premiere since 2019, and will include seven new cases. Host Will Mellor is back with his team of returning experts, including retired Detective Chief Inspector Howard Groves and forensic psychologist Serena Simmons, to expose not only cops who have killed but also fraudsters,

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26:57

Interview #46 | Cops Gone Bad: Dan Korn and Diana...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/12/11

I welcome Dan Korn and Diana Carter to the show in this interview episode to discuss the brand-new series, 'Cops Gone Bad.'It follows on from the success of 'Cops Who Kill', Crime + Investigation’s third highest-rated premiere since 2019, and will include seven new cases.Host Will Mellor is back with his team of returning experts, including retired Detective Chief Inspector Howard Groves and forensic psychologist Serena Simmons, to expose not only cops who have killed but also fraudsters, swindlers,

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68:04

Lost in Panama: The Enigmatic Story of Kris Kremers...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/12/07

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season collaboration episode that delves into a mysterious and highly debated case from the Republic of Panama, Central America. Mark and Bethan join me from the excellent Seeing Red true crime podcast, with Mark telling us the story of Dutch students Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, who disappeared on April 1, 2014, whilst hiking the El Pianista Trail in the country's mountain town of Boquete. Two months later, the

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1:05:34

Lost in Panama: The Enigmatic Story of Kris Kremers...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/12/07

In a departure from my usual coverage of British murder cases, I bring you an off-season collaboration episode that delves into a mysterious and highly debated case from the Republic of Panama, Central America.Mark and Bethan join me from the excellent Seeing Red true crime podcast, with Mark telling us the story of Dutch students Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, who disappeared on April 1, 2014, whilst hiking the El Pianista Trail in the country's mountain town of Boquete.Two months later, the

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34:35

S11E10 | The Murder of Georgia Williams (Wellington,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/30

In this episode, I tell the story of Georgia Williams, a 17-year-old girl killed in Wellington, Shropshire, on May 26, 2013.Georgia left her parents' home that Sunday evening shortly before 8 pm to take part in what she thought was a photoshoot with 22-year-old Jamie Reynolds, someone she knew through her older sister, Scarlett.After failing to return home, Georgia's parents, Steve and Lynnette, raised the alarm two days later after realising she was not with her friends, which led to a nationwide

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37:05

S11E10 | The Murder of Georgia Williams (Wellington,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/30

In this episode, I tell the story of Georgia Williams, a 17-year-old girl killed in Wellington, Shropshire, on May 26, 2013. Georgia left her parents' home that Sunday evening shortly before 8 pm to take part in what she thought was a photoshoot with 22-year-old Jamie Reynolds, someone she knew through her older sister, Scarlett. After failing to return home, Georgia's parents, Steve and Lynnette, raised the alarm two days later after realising she was not with her friends, which led to a

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31:41

S11E09 | The Murder of Catherine Kelly (Kilmarnock,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/23

In this episode, I tell the story of Catherine Kelly, a 71-year-old woman killed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on February 11, 2017. Catherine had spent that Saturday evening attending a 21st birthday party with her 41-year-old son William Kelly and his partner Eleanor Banks. Within minutes of the three arriving back home, a fire broke out, which resulted in Catherine's death. It was soon revealed that Kelly had deliberately set the fire with the intention of killing his mum after first beating

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29:11

S11E09 | The Murder of Catherine Kelly (Kilmarnock,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/23

In this episode, I tell the story of Catherine Kelly, a 71-year-old woman killed in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, on February 11, 2017.Catherine had spent that Saturday evening attending a 21st birthday party with her 41-year-old son William Kelly and his partner Eleanor Banks. Within minutes of the three arriving back home, a fire broke out, which resulted in Catherine's death.It was soon revealed that Kelly had deliberately set the fire with the intention of killing his mum after first beating her

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38:56

Interview #45 | Crime and Punishment in Tudor England...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/20

I welcome April Taylor to the show in this interview episode to discuss her new book, 'Crime and Punishment in Tudor England: From Alchemists to Zealots.'The book tells the story of the law's enactment and its penalties from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. It's arranged in alphabetical order of crimes and recounts tales of blackmail, infanticide, kidnapping, heresy, and sumptuary laws.Researched meticulously and told with occasional low-key humour, the book tells stories such as that of John Daniell and

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41:26

Interview #45 | Crime and Punishment in Tudor England...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/20

I welcome April Taylor to the show in this interview episode to discuss her new book, 'Crime and Punishment in Tudor England: From Alchemists to Zealots.' The book tells the story of the law's enactment and its penalties from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. It's arranged in alphabetical order of crimes and recounts tales of blackmail, infanticide, kidnapping, heresy, and sumptuary laws. Researched meticulously and told with occasional low-key humour, the book tells stories such as that of John Daniell

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33:10

S11E08 | The Murder of Louise Sellars (Appley Bridge,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/16

In this episode, I tell the story of Louise Sellars, a 15-year-old girl killed in Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, on August 13, 1995. That Sunday evening, Louise left her home to meet her friend Kelly Morrisey and spent a few hours with her before the two parted ways. The last time Louise was seen was at around 9:30 pm. Her parents called the police after Louise failed to return home without letting them know where she was. A massive search was conducted in the hopes of finding her alive, but

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30:40

S11E08 | The Murder of Louise Sellars (Appley Bridge,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/16

In this episode, I tell the story of Louise Sellars, a 15-year-old girl killed in Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, on August 13, 1995.That Sunday evening, Louise left her home to meet her friend Kelly Morrisey and spent a few hours with her before the two parted ways. The last time Louise was seen was at around 9:30 pm.Her parents called the police after Louise failed to return home without letting them know where she was. A massive search was conducted in the hopes of finding her alive, but

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29:16

S11E07 | The Murder of Teddy Tilston (Birkenhead,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/09

In this episode, I tell the story of Teddy Tilston, a 2-year-old boy killed in Birkenhead, Merseyside, on March 1, 2017.Teddy was being cared for by 28-year-old Craig Smith, his mum's partner, when the emergency services were called that afternoon. Smith claimed Teddy had drowned in the bath after being left for just 30 seconds, but the paramedics attending the scene noticed that he was bone dry.Teddy's twin sister, Cassidy, was already at Arrowe Park Hospital after Smith informed their mum,

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31:46

S11E07 | The Murder of Teddy Tilston (Birkenhead,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/09

In this episode, I tell the story of Teddy Tilston, a 2-year-old boy killed in Birkenhead, Merseyside, on March 1, 2017. Teddy was being cared for by 28-year-old Craig Smith, his mum's partner, when the emergency services were called that afternoon. Smith claimed Teddy had drowned in the bath after being left for just 30 seconds, but the paramedics attending the scene noticed that he was bone dry. Teddy's twin sister, Cassidy, was already at Arrowe Park Hospital after Smith informed their mum,

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29:19

S11E06 | The Murder of Kenneth Syme (Clydebank, West...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/02

In this episode, I tell the story of Kenneth Syme, a 48-year-old man killed in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on January 1, 1995. Kenneth attended a Hogmanay party at a tenement in Faifley, close to his home, and was later thrown out of a third-floor window by Kenneth McGuire over an alleged debt he was owed. Somehow, Kenneth Syme survived that fall and was brought back up to the flat, where he was promptly thrown out of the same window once more by McGuire, killing him. Three men were initially

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26:49

S11E06 | The Murder of Kenneth Syme (Clydebank, West...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/11/02

In this episode, I tell the story of Kenneth Syme, a 48-year-old man killed in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, on January 1, 1995.Kenneth attended a Hogmanay party at a tenement in Faifley, close to his home, and was later thrown out of a third-floor window by Kenneth McGuire over an alleged debt he was owed.Somehow, Kenneth Syme survived that fall and was brought back up to the flat, where he was promptly thrown out of the same window once more by McGuire, killing him.Three men were initially

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36:49

S11E05 | The Murder of Fred Barras (Emneth Hungate,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/10/25

In this episode, I tell the story of Fred Barras, a 16-year-old boy killed in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, on August 20, 1999. Fred and his friend, 29-year-old Brendon Fearon, were burgling the isolated farmhouse Bleak House when its owner, 54-year-old farmer Tony Martin, caught them in the act and unloaded his shotgun at them. Both men were hit, but only Fred died due to his injuries. Tony was handed a life sentence in April 2000 after being found guilty of murder. His conviction was later reduced to

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34:19

S11E05 | The Murder of Fred Barras (Emneth Hungate,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/10/25

In this episode, I tell the story of Fred Barras, a 16-year-old boy killed in Emneth Hungate, Norfolk, on August 20, 1999.Fred and his friend, 29-year-old Brendon Fearon, were burgling the isolated farmhouse Bleak House when its owner, 54-year-old farmer Tony Martin, caught them in the act and unloaded his shotgun at them. Both men were hit, but only Fred died due to his injuries.Tony was handed a life sentence in April 2000 after being found guilty of murder. His conviction was later reduced to

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49:26

Interview #44 | The Criminal Class: Memoir of a...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/10/22

I welcome Paul MacNamara to the show in this interview episode to discuss his debut book, 'The Criminal Class: Memoir of a Prison Teacher.' Paul was born in Sydney and has worked as an educator in several correctional centres in Australia. He has also worked as a teacher in the juvenile justice system. He never held a political position on the prison system and knew very little of the workings of a jail. Through 'The Criminal Class', Paul has created a thought-provoking tale based on his surreal

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