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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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38:52

Fred & Rose West | Part 1 | Background

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/03/16

In the season 8 special, I tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of England's most infamous serial killers. Between 1967 and 1987, Fred and Rose tortured and killed a minimum of 12 women and girls, some of whom were their children. The couple were not apprehended until 1994, after which Rose received a whole life order. Fred escaped justice by taking his own life on January 1, 1995. In the first episode of this two-part special, I discuss Fred and Rose's respective early lives, backgrounds

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46:07

Interview #26 | Danni Brooke (Former Undercover Cop)

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/03/13

I welcome former undercover cop Danni Brooke to the show in this interview episode.⁣ For over a decade, Danni was one of the most effective female undercover cops in the UK, one of a minimal number of women in the Met’s elite unit. She was so successful at taking down criminals that she was seconded to forces around the country. Whether infiltrating organized crime gangs or disrupting drug supply lines, Danni played the innocent Essex girl, fooling even the most suspicious villains, using her

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Interview #26 | Danni Brooke (Former Undercover Cop)

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/03/13

I welcome former undercover cop Danni Brooke to the show in this interview episode.⁣For over a decade, Danni was one of the most effective female undercover cops in the UK, one of a minimal number of women in the Met’s elite unit. She was so successful at taking down criminals that she was seconded to forces around the country.Whether infiltrating organized crime gangs or disrupting drug supply lines, Danni played the innocent Essex girl, fooling even the most suspicious villains, using her quick

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47:52

S08E10 | Christopher Halliwell | The Murders of Becky...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/03/09

In this episode, I tell the stories of Christopher Halliwell, Becky Godden-Edwards and Sian O'Callaghan. In March 2011, Halliwell murdered Sian after picking her up in his taxi after she left a Swindon nightclub. He was handed a life sentence with a 25-year minimum for Sian's murder in October 2012. This case is controversial because Halliwell revealed the location of another woman he'd killed, Becky Godden-Edwards, at the same time he revealed the location of Sian's body. Due to PACE being

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S08E10 | Christopher Halliwell | The Murders of Becky...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/03/09

In this episode, I tell the stories of Christopher Halliwell, Becky Godden-Edwards and Sian O'Callaghan.In March 2011, Halliwell murdered Sian after picking her up in his taxi after she left a Swindon nightclub.He was handed a life sentence with a 25-year minimum for Sian's murder in October 2012.This case is controversial because Halliwell revealed the location of another woman he'd killed, Becky Godden-Edwards, at the same time he revealed the location of Sian's body.Due to PACE being breached by

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S08E09 | Abdalla Yones | The Murder of Heshu Yones

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/03/02

I tell the story of Abdalla Yones and Heshu Yones in this episode.In October 2002, Abdalla murdered his 16-year-old daughter, Heshu, by stabbing her multiple times.Pleading guilty to the murder at The Old Bailey, Abdalla became the first person in UK legal history to admit having carried out an "honour killing".Judge Neil Denison handed Abdalla Yones a life sentence in September 2003 with a minimum term of 14 years.**The following is NOT a sponsored message**If you are experiencing Honour Based

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S08E09 | Abdalla Yones | The Murder of Heshu Yones

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/03/02

I tell the story of Abdalla Yones and Heshu Yones in this episode. In October 2002, Abdalla murdered his 16-year-old daughter, Heshu, by stabbing her multiple times. Pleading guilty to the murder at The Old Bailey, Abdalla became the first person in UK legal history to admit having carried out an "honour killing". Judge Neil Denison handed Abdalla Yones a life sentence in September 2003 with a minimum term of 14 years. **The following is NOT a sponsored message** If you are experiencing Honour

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55:24

Interview #25 | Matt Calveley (Former Police Officer)

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/27

I welcome former police officer Matt Calveley to the show in this interview episode.⁣With an astonishing career spanning three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Matt arrested over 1,000 criminals, covered a quarter of a million miles on foot and wheels and was injured more than 30 times on duty.He retired in 2016 with over a dozen commendations, a People of Achievement award and the Livia Award for Professionalism and Services to Justice.On London's front line, he dealt with horrific death scenes,

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58:54

Interview #25 | Matt Calveley (Former Police Officer)

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/27

I welcome former police officer Matt Calveley to the show in this interview episode.⁣ With an astonishing career spanning three decades in the Metropolitan Police, Matt arrested over 1,000 criminals, covered a quarter of a million miles on foot and wheels and was injured more than 30 times on duty. He retired in 2016 with over a dozen commendations, a People of Achievement award and the Livia Award for Professionalism and Services to Justice. On London's front line, he dealt with horrific death

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39:19

S08E08 | Odessa Carey Jnr | The Manslaughter of...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/23

I tell the story of Odessa Carey Snr and Odessa Carey Jnr in this episode. In April 2019, Odessa Jnr murdered her mum, Odessa Snr, after attacking her with a mallet. She then removed her mum's head using scissors and knives before later removing her brain. After the murder, Odessa Jnr carried her mum's decapitated head around in a plastic carrier bag and reportedly kissed it on the forehead in front of a family friend. Judge Paul Sloan handed Odessa Jnr a hospital order on March 12, 2020, after

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36:49

S08E08 | Odessa Carey Jnr | The Manslaughter of...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/23

I tell the story of Odessa Carey Snr and Odessa Carey Jnr in this episode.In April 2019, Odessa Jnr murdered her mum, Odessa Snr, after attacking her with a mallet.She then removed her mum's head using scissors and knives before later removing her brain.After the murder, Odessa Jnr carried her mum's decapitated head around in a plastic carrier bag and reportedly kissed it on the forehead in front of a family friend.Judge Paul Sloan handed Odessa Jnr a hospital order on March 12, 2020, after deeming

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S08E07 | Damian Rzeszowski | The Murders of Marek...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/16

I tell the story of Damian Rzeszowski and his family in this episode.On August 14, 2011, Damian and his wife Izabela returned from a couple's trip to their native Poland. Later that day, the family planned on hosting a barbecue.After being berated by Izabela for leaving the kids alone in the house whilst she went to collect her friend, Damian snapped.He grabbed two kitchen knives and, within the space of 15 minutes, murdered Izabela, Marek Gartska, his father-in-law, Kinga and Kacper, his two

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S08E07 | Damian Rzeszowski | The Murders of Marek...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/16

I tell the story of Damian Rzeszowski and his family in this episode. On August 14, 2011, Damian and his wife Izabela returned from a couple's trip to their native Poland. Later that day, the family planned on hosting a barbecue. After being berated by Izabela for leaving the kids alone in the house whilst she went to collect her friend, Damian snapped. He grabbed two kitchen knives and, within the space of 15 minutes, murdered Izabela, Marek Gartska, his father-in-law, Kinga and Kacper, his two

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Interview #24 | Oliver Laurence (Security &...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/13

I welcome award-winning investigator Oliver Laurence to the show in this interview episode.⁣ Oliver spent over 12 years as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police, South Australia Police and Queensland Police Service. Since retiring from the police, Oliver has achieved great things as a security and intelligence investigator, including receiving the UK Investigator of the Year award in 2019. He is currently a managing partner of I-OnAsia, a global risk management company, and the host of

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Interview #24 | Oliver Laurence (Security &...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/13

I welcome award-winning investigator Oliver Laurence to the show in this interview episode.⁣Oliver spent over 12 years as a police officer in the Metropolitan Police, South Australia Police and Queensland Police Service.Since retiring from the police, Oliver has achieved great things as a security and intelligence investigator, including receiving the UK Investigator of the Year award in 2019.He is currently a managing partner of I-OnAsia, a global risk management company, and the host of 'Protect

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S08E06 | Kenneth Bill | The Murder of John Hay

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/09

I tell the story of Kenneth Bill and John Hay in this episode.On March 15, 2012, Kenneth lured John to his unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate on the pretence of him pricing up some building work.Once there, Kenneth beat John to death inside the unit, burned his body and disposed of the ashes at a local recycling centre.Kenneth was in love with Carol Hay, John's wife, and wanted him out of the picture so that he could pursue a relationship with her.Judge Peter Benson handed Kenneth a life

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20:58

S08E06 | Kenneth Bill | The Murder of John Hay

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/09

I tell the story of Kenneth Bill and John Hay in this episode. On March 15, 2012, Kenneth lured John to his unit at Meltham Mills Industrial Estate on the pretence of him pricing up some building work. Once there, Kenneth beat John to death inside the unit, burned his body and disposed of the ashes at a local recycling centre. Kenneth was in love with Carol Hay, John's wife, and wanted him out of the picture so that he could pursue a relationship with her. Judge Peter Benson handed Kenneth a

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S08E05 | Anxiang Du | The Murders of Jeff, Helen,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/02

I tell the story of Anxiang Du and the Ding family in this episode.On April 29, 2011, Anxiang Du left his Coventry home and headed for Northampton.It was in a house there that he murdered Jeff, Helen, Xing and Alice Ding.The apparent motive behind the massacre was Anxiang losing a decade-long legal battle against the Dings, his former business partners.On November 28, 2013, Mr Justice Flaux handed Anxiang Du a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years.⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please

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23:42

S08E05 | Anxiang Du | The Murders of Jeff, Helen,...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/02/02

I tell the story of Anxiang Du and the Ding family in this episode. On April 29, 2011, Anxiang Du left his Coventry home and headed for Northampton. It was in a house there that he murdered Jeff, Helen, Xing and Alice Ding. The apparent motive behind the massacre was Anxiang losing a decade-long legal battle against the Dings, his former business partners. On November 28, 2013, Mr Justice Flaux handed Anxiang Du a life sentence with a minimum term of 40 years. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders,

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54:47

Interview #23 | Sam Rennie (Forensic Anthropologist)

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2023/01/30

I welcome forensic anthropologist Sam Rennie to the show in this interview episode.⁣Sam is an academic with a background in biological and forensic anthropology.He has experience working as a certified forensic anthropologist (FA-III) in the UK and as a search and recovery specialist in DVI (Disaster Victim Identification) incidents.He is also a member of the UK - DVI Forensic Anthropology Cadre.Sam is currently the programme lead for BSc Forensic Biology at Bournemouth University and is a senior

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