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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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43:14

Chesterfield's Darkest Day: The 1977 Pottery Cottage...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/09/13

In this off-season episode, I bring you the story of the murders of Amy Minton, Arthur Minton, Richard Moran and Sarah Moran in a case commonly referred to as the Pottery Cottage murders. As told by my guest Sally-Anne Martyn, this case has fallen somewhat under the radar, given it took place slap-bang in the middle of the Yorkshire Ripper's killing spree. Escaped convict William Hughes held five members of the Minton/Moran family hostage for over 50+ hours, killing all but Gill Moran. Hughes

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46:10

Interview #39 | The Mind Detective: Exploring...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/09/10

I welcome Dr Keri Nixon to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a consultant forensic psychologist. Dr Nixon is chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered as a forensic psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and an associate fellow of the BPS. She has almost 20 years of experience in psychological services, policing and treatment. Following her extensive work in policing, academia and prisons, Dr Nixon moved to a private

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43:40

Interview #39 | The Mind Detective: Exploring...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/09/10

I welcome Dr Keri Nixon to the show in this interview episode to discuss her career as a consultant forensic psychologist.Dr Nixon is chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered as a forensic psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and an associate fellow of the BPS. She has almost 20 years of experience in psychological services, policing and treatment.Following her extensive work in policing, academia and prisons, Dr Nixon moved to a private hospital

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26:47

S10E10 | The Murder of Avril Dunn (Luton,...

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2023/09/06

In this episode, I tell the story of Avril Dunn, a 26-year-old woman murdered in Luton, Bedfordshire, on September 14, 1985.Avril went to The Heron, a local pub, that Saturday evening and was seen playing darts with some of the other regulars.Leaving at around 10.30 pm, Avril is thought to have been seen in the company of a tall, fair-haired man who drove away from the pub in a light-coloured Opel Manta.Her body was found at 7:30 am the following day. Still, her killer wouldn't be caught until

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29:17

S10E10 | The Murder of Avril Dunn (Luton,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/09/06

In this episode, I tell the story of Avril Dunn, a 26-year-old woman murdered in Luton, Bedfordshire, on September 14, 1985. Avril went to The Heron, a local pub, that Saturday evening and was seen playing darts with some of the other regulars. Leaving at around 10.30 pm, Avril is thought to have been seen in the company of a tall, fair-haired man who drove away from the pub in a light-coloured Opel Manta. Her body was found at 7:30 am the following day. Still, her killer wouldn't be caught until

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27:33

S10E09 | The Murder of Barbara Waterhouse (Horsforth,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/30

In this episode, I tell the story of Barbara Waterhouse, a 5-year-old girl murdered in Horsforth, Leeds, on June 6, 1891.Whilst out playing with her friends, Barbara suddenly disappeared after last being seen perusing some advertisements through a shop window.Her body was discovered wrapped in a shawl four days later on Alexander Street in Leeds city centre, a stone's throw away from the Town Hall.The person responsible for her murder was soon revealed to be 32-year-old weaver Walter Lewis Turner.He

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30:03

S10E09 | The Murder of Barbara Waterhouse (Horsforth,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/30

In this episode, I tell the story of Barbara Waterhouse, a 5-year-old girl murdered in Horsforth, Leeds, on June 6, 1891. Whilst out playing with her friends, Barbara suddenly disappeared after last being seen perusing some advertisements through a shop window. Her body was discovered wrapped in a shawl four days later on Alexander Street in Leeds city centre, a stone's throw away from the Town Hall. The person responsible for her murder was soon revealed to be 32-year-old weaver Walter Lewis

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28:43

S10E08 | The Murder of PC George Russell (Oxenholme,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/23

In this episode, I tell the story of George Russell, a 35-year-old Police Constable murdered in Oxenholme, Cumbria, on February 10, 1965.George and several other Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary officers attempted to hunt down an armed car thief and tracked him down to the waiting room at Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station.The gunman shot his revolver at George, killing him, as well as Inspector Alfred Harrison and PC Alexander Archibald, both of whom sustained injuries but were not

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S10E08 | The Murder of PC George Russell (Oxenholme,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/23

In this episode, I tell the story of George Russell, a 35-year-old Police Constable murdered in Oxenholme, Cumbria, on February 10, 1965. George and several other Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary officers attempted to hunt down an armed car thief and tracked him down to the waiting room at Oxenholme Lake District Railway Station. The gunman shot his revolver at George, killing him, as well as Inspector Alfred Harrison and PC Alexander Archibald, both of whom sustained injuries but were not

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37:32

Interview #38 | The True Story of 'Line of Duty' with...

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2023/08/20

I welcome journalist and writer Robin Jarossi back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his book 'The Real Ted Hastings: The True Story of the Copper at the Heart of Line of Duty'. 'Line of Duty' holds its status as today's defining TV crime drama. The conspiracy theme of the series chimes at a time when public institutions and representatives are distrusted. Ted Hastings, the show's head of anti-corruption, has emerged as the beating heart of the series. Robin's book reveals how the

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35:01

Interview #38 | The True Story of 'Line of Duty' with...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/20

I welcome journalist and writer Robin Jarossi back to the show in this interview episode to discuss his book 'The Real Ted Hastings: The True Story of the Copper at the Heart of Line of Duty'.'Line of Duty' holds its status as today's defining TV crime drama. The conspiracy theme of the series chimes at a time when public institutions and representatives are distrusted.Ted Hastings, the show's head of anti-corruption, has emerged as the beating heart of the series. Robin's book reveals how the

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26:54

S10E07 | The Murder of Ricky Wyatt | Villain: Kathryn...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/16

In this episode, I tell the story of Ricky Wyatt, a 34-year-old father-of-one who was murdered in Laindon, Essex, on September 1, 2006. Ricky was confronted by 32-year-old Kathryn Taylor and 29-year-old Matthew Boulton in a car park on Little Lullaway before being stabbed by the former. The encounter was rumoured to have occurred over a £5 drug debt, but Judge Clegg dismissed that claim at Basildon Crown Court. Regardless, the jury found Taylor guilty of Ricky's murder, and she was handed a life

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S10E07 | The Murder of Ricky Wyatt | Villain: Kathryn...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/16

In this episode, I tell the story of Ricky Wyatt, a 34-year-old father-of-one who was murdered in Laindon, Essex, on September 1, 2006.Ricky was confronted by 32-year-old Kathryn Taylor and 29-year-old Matthew Boulton in a car park on Little Lullaway before being stabbed by the former.The encounter was rumoured to have occurred over a £5 drug debt, but Judge Clegg dismissed that claim at Basildon Crown Court.Regardless, the jury found Taylor guilty of Ricky's murder, and she was handed a life

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S10E06 | The Murder of Alan Livesey | Villain:...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/09

In this episode, I discuss the story of Alan Livesey, a 14-year-old schoolboy and Army Cadet who was murdered in bizarre circumstances in 1979.On February 22, Alan was left home alone when his dad, Bob, left for his night shift, and his mum, Margaret, headed to the pub with her friend and secret lover.A few hours later, Alan was brutally murdered in his home, and his body was only discovered after Margaret sent her friend Eileen's son, Leslie, to her house to check on him.Margaret claimed to have

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29:36

S10E06 | The Murder of Alan Livesey | Villain:...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/09

In this episode, I discuss the story of Alan Livesey, a 14-year-old schoolboy and Army Cadet who was murdered in bizarre circumstances in 1979. On February 22, Alan was left home alone when his dad, Bob, left for his night shift, and his mum, Margaret, headed to the pub with her friend and secret lover. A few hours later, Alan was brutally murdered in his home, and his body was only discovered after Margaret sent her friend Eileen's son, Leslie, to her house to check on him. Margaret claimed to

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35:06

Interview #37 | Dispatches From a Crime Reporter:...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/06

I welcome Martin Brunt to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a crime correspondent. Since joining Sky News for its launch in 1989, Martin has delivered a series of exclusive reports while covering the Cromwell Street killings, the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, the trial of terrorist Carlos the Jackal, the London 7/7 bombings, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and the Hatton Garden diamond heist. Before Sky News launched, he was chief reporter at the Sunday Mirror

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32:36

Interview #37 | Dispatches From a Crime Reporter:...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/06

I welcome Martin Brunt to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a crime correspondent.Since joining Sky News for its launch in 1989, Martin has delivered a series of exclusive reports while covering the Cromwell Street killings, the murder of TV presenter Jill Dando, the trial of terrorist Carlos the Jackal, the London 7/7 bombings, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann and the Hatton Garden diamond heist.Before Sky News launched, he was chief reporter at the Sunday Mirror and

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33:52

S10E05 | The Manslaughter of Janet Commins | Villain:...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/02

In this episode, I discuss the tragic story of Janet Commins, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was sexually assaulted and killed in 1976. Janet had planned to meet her friends at the local swimming baths on January 7, but her mum, Eileen, did not permit her to go as she looked pale and unwell. Sneaking out and leaving a note behind, Janet was never seen alive by her parents again. This case features a massive miscarriage of justice, with the first murder trial occurring in June 1976. 18-year-old Noel

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31:22

S10E05 | The Manslaughter of Janet Commins | Villain:...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/08/02

In this episode, I discuss the tragic story of Janet Commins, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who was sexually assaulted and killed in 1976.Janet had planned to meet her friends at the local swimming baths on January 7, but her mum, Eileen, did not permit her to go as she looked pale and unwell. Sneaking out and leaving a note behind, Janet was never seen alive by her parents again.This case features a massive miscarriage of justice, with the first murder trial occurring in June 1976. 18-year-old Noel

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67:56

Interview #36 | Britain's Drug War: The Real Inside...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/07/30

I welcome Neil Woods to the show in this interview episode to discuss his career as a former UK police officer and undercover drugs operative. Neil worked undercover between 1993 and 2007, befriending and gaining the trust of some of Britain's most violent and unpredictable criminals. He's now an active member of the international drug policy reform movement. With the insight that can only come from having fought on its front lines, Neil saw the true futility of the War on Drugs - that it

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