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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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39:26

Peter Manuel | The Beast of Birkenshaw | Part 1

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/09/14

In the season 6 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Peter Manuel, "The Beast of Birkenshaw".Thought to be Scotland's first serial killer and one of the country's worst, Peter Manuel was convicted of killing seven people between January 2, 1956, and January 1, 1958.In this first part, I discuss Peter's background and early life as well as the murders of Anne Kneilands, Marion Watt, Vivienne Watt and Margaret Brown.In part two, I'll discuss the murders of Sydney Dunn, Isabelle Cooke, Peter

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56:25

The 1922 Hinterkaifeck Murders | Feat. Christian Raphael

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2022/09/07

In this episode of British Murders, I go on a European murder tour as aspiring author Christian Raphael tells me the story of the Hinterkaifeck murders. On March 31, 1922, the six inhabitants of a small farmstead in Bavaria, Germany, were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant. The victims were 63-year-old Andreas Gruber, his 72-year-old wife Cäzilia Gruber, their 35-year-old daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's daughter, 7-year-old Cäzilia, Viktoria's son, 2-year-old Josef, and the family's

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The 1922 Hinterkaifeck Murders | Feat. Christian Raphael

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/09/07

In this episode of British Murders, I go on a European murder tour as aspiring author Christian Raphael tells me the story of the Hinterkaifeck murders.On March 31, 1922, the six inhabitants of a small farmstead in Bavaria, Germany, were brutally murdered by an unknown assailant.The victims were 63-year-old Andreas Gruber, his 72-year-old wife Cäzilia Gruber, their 35-year-old daughter Viktoria Gabriel, Viktoria's daughter, 7-year-old Cäzilia, Viktoria's son, 2-year-old Josef, and the family's

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28:49

George Murdoch | The 1983 Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/31

In this episode of British Murders, I am told the story of George Murdoch by Dawn of Scottish Murders Podcast.At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare from the New Marcliffe Hotel on Queens Road, Aberdeen.A short time later, he was found dead by the roadside. He was the victim of a brutal and cruel murder.39 years later, George's killer has still not been found.His case was featured on Crimewatch on March 14, 2022, and the information reward has

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George Murdoch | The 1983 Aberdeen Taxi Driver Murder...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/31

In this episode of British Murders, I am told the story of George Murdoch by Dawn of Scottish Murders Podcast. At around 8 pm on September 29, 1983, local taxi driver George Murdoch picked up a fare from the New Marcliffe Hotel on Queens Road, Aberdeen. A short time later, he was found dead by the roadside. He was the victim of a brutal and cruel murder. 39 years later, George's killer has still not been found. His case was featured on Crimewatch on March 14, 2022, and the information reward has

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S06E10 | Ian O'Callaghan | The Murder of Shirley Leach

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/24

In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Ian O'Callaghan.On January 6, 1994, Ian O'Callaghan attacked, sexually assaulted, murdered and mutilated 66-year-old widow and grandma Shirley Leach at Bury Interchange.In September 2001, Ian exposed himself to an 11-year-old girl before raping her a few days later.He remained a free man until February 2006, when he was arrested for drink-driving. His DNA was taken and matched a blood sample from the crime scene in

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S06E10 | Ian O'Callaghan | The Murder of Shirley Leach

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/24

In the tenth and final episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Ian O'Callaghan. On January 6, 1994, Ian O'Callaghan attacked, sexually assaulted, murdered and mutilated 66-year-old widow and grandma Shirley Leach at Bury Interchange. In September 2001, Ian exposed himself to an 11-year-old girl before raping her a few days later. He remained a free man until February 2006, when he was arrested for drink-driving. His DNA was taken and matched a blood sample from the crime scene in

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S06E09 | Louise Porton | The Murders of Lexi Draper...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/17

In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Louise Porton. Between January and February 2018, Louise Porton killed her only two children. Lexi Draper was 3 years old, and Scarlett Vaughan was 17 months. After trying and failing to pin the sisters' deaths on natural causes, Louise was finally arrested in January 2019, and her trial took place that summer. The jury found her guilty of the murder of both her daughters and the Judge handed her a life sentence with a minimum

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S06E09 | Louise Porton | The Murders of Lexi Draper...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/17

In the ninth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Louise Porton.Between January and February 2018, Louise Porton killed her only two children.Lexi Draper was 3 years old, and Scarlett Vaughan was 17 months.After trying and failing to pin the sisters' deaths on natural causes, Louise was finally arrested in January 2019, and her trial took place that summer.The jury found her guilty of the murder of both her daughters and the Judge handed her a life sentence with a minimum term of

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S06E08 | Gary Allen | The Murders of Samantha Class...

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2022/08/10

In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Gary Allen.In late 1997, Gary murdered 29-year-old mum-of-three Samantha Class in Hull, East Yorkshire. He was acquitted of her murder in early 2000.Just after Christmas 2018, Gary killed once more. This time, he murdered 38-year-old mum-of-four Alena Grlakova in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.His trial for both murders began in 2021. The jury found Gary Allen guilty of both murders, and the Judge handed him a life sentence with a

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S06E08 | Gary Allen | The Murders of Samantha Class...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/10

In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Gary Allen. In late 1997, Gary murdered 29-year-old mum-of-three Samantha Class in Hull, East Yorkshire. He was acquitted of her murder in early 2000. Just after Christmas 2018, Gary killed once more. This time, he murdered 38-year-old mum-of-four Alena Grlakova in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. His trial for both murders began in 2021. The jury found Gary Allen guilty of both murders, and the Judge handed him a life sentence

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Interview #13 | Steven Keogh (Former Detective...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/03

I welcome Steven Keogh to the show in this interview episode.Former Detective Inspector Steven Keogh joined the Metropolitan Police in 1991, spending most of his 30-year career as a detective.He joined Scotland Yard's elite Anti-Terrorist Branch in 2002, where he spent three years investigating terrorism.In 2005 he received a commendation from the then Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, Sir Ian Blair, for his work in the aftermath of the London 7/7 Bombings.In 2009 he joined Scotland Yard's

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85:42

Interview #13 | Steven Keogh (Former Detective...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/08/03

I welcome Steven Keogh to the show in this interview episode. Former Detective Inspector Steven Keogh joined the Metropolitan Police in 1991, spending most of his 30-year career as a detective. He joined Scotland Yard's elite Anti-Terrorist Branch in 2002, where he spent three years investigating terrorism. In 2005 he received a commendation from the then Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis, Sir Ian Blair, for his work in the aftermath of the London 7/7 Bombings. In 2009 he joined Scotland

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S06E07 | Anthony Arkwright | The Wath upon Dearne...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/07/27

In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Anthony Arkwright.In August 1988, Anthony murdered Stasys Puidokis, Raymond Ford and Marcus Law in 56 hours and was suspected of having killed Elsa Konradite.In the middle of his sadistic killing spree, he was arrested on suspicion of robbery but was released only to go and kill again.He was initially given a life sentence in 1989 with a minimum term of 25 years before his sentence changed to a whole life order in 1990.Please

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S06E07 | Anthony Arkwright | The Wath upon Dearne...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/07/27

In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Anthony Arkwright. In August 1988, Anthony murdered Stasys Puidokis, Raymond Ford and Marcus Law in 56 hours and was suspected of having killed Elsa Konradite. In the middle of his sadistic killing spree, he was arrested on suspicion of robbery but was released only to go and kill again. He was initially given a life sentence in 1989 with a minimum term of 25 years before his sentence changed to a whole life order in

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39:28

Thomas Montgomery | The Murder of Brian Barrett |...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/07/20

In the fifth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I am told the story of Thomas Montgomery by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories Podcast.On September 15, 2006, 46-year-old Thomas Montgomery murdered his 22-year-old co-worker Brian Barrett in the car park outside their work.The two men were involved in an online love triangle story you must hear to believe.Thomas was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder.The media refer to this case as the 'Talhotblond' murder, and Courtney Cox later

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41:58

Thomas Montgomery | The Murder of Brian Barrett |...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/07/20

In the fifth volume of Killer British Murder Stories, I am told the story of Thomas Montgomery by Bobbie Holmes of Killer Stories Podcast. On September 15, 2006, 46-year-old Thomas Montgomery murdered his 22-year-old co-worker Brian Barrett in the car park outside their work. The two men were involved in an online love triangle story you must hear to believe. Thomas was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder. The media refer to this case as the 'Talhotblond' murder, and Courtney Cox

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S06E06 | Glyn Dix | The Murders of Pia Overbury and...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/07/13

In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Glyn Dix.On October 2, 1979, Glyn Dix murdered his landlady Pia Overbury in cold blood, a crime for which he received a life sentence in prison.Whilst serving his sentence, he met a woman named Hazel, the mother of a fellow inmate, and they married in 1999.Despite his life sentence, Glyn was released from prison in 2001.By 2004, he had killed again. This time the victim was his wife, Hazel.A whole life order soon followed, with

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S06E06 | Glyn Dix | The Murders of Pia Overbury and...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/07/13

In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of Glyn Dix. On October 2, 1979, Glyn Dix murdered his landlady Pia Overbury in cold blood, a crime for which he received a life sentence in prison. Whilst serving his sentence, he met a woman named Hazel, the mother of a fellow inmate, and they married in 1999. Despite his life sentence, Glyn was released from prison in 2001. By 2004, he had killed again. This time the victim was his wife, Hazel. A whole life order soon

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S06E05 | David Heiss | The Murder of Matthew Pyke

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2022/07/06

In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 6, I tell the story of David Heiss.German-born David became obsessed with 21-year-old Nottingham-based student Joanna Witton after the pair met in 2007 through a war gaming website Joanna and her boyfriend, 20-year-old Matthew Pyke, had created.Despite being rejected by Joanna, David persisted with his obsession. He even made two unannounced visits to the couple's Nottingham flat after flying to the UK from Germany in the summer of 2008.Things grew so

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