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The Trial

The Trial goes behind the headlines of some of the biggest trials in the world. We take you into the courtroom, bringing you the detail as the evidence unfolds, examining key moments and carrying out exclusive interviews with detectives, victims, and experts.For ad-free listening to The Trial, exclusive bonus episodes every week, and complete access to previous series of the show, subscribe to The Crime Desk now. Visitwww.thecrimedesk.com to become a member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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29:00

Officer Blake: 'Why I Pulled the Trigger'

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2024/10/14

Caroline Cheetham and George Odling are back with the very latest from The Trial of Officer Blake. In September of 2022, a 24-year-old, father-to-be, was shot through his car windscreen by a Metropolitan Police firearms officer. Chris Kaba died in hospital that night and Martyn Blake now stands trial for murder. The CPS’s decision to prosecute led to over 300 officers handing in their gun permits. In this episode we hear the words of Martyn Blake as he takes to the stand and defends his decision

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31:28

Daniel Khalife: The 'Triple Agent'

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2024/10/10

Caroline Cheetham and Jack Hardy are back with the very latest from Woolwich Crown Court in The Trial of Daniel Khalife. In this episode we hear about the moment Daniel Khalife allegedly strapped himself to the underside of a food truck to break out of prison. The prosecution continue their arguments that he was actively engaged in securing confidential information and supplying this to Iran, an ‘enemy state’. We learn more about Khalife’s ambitions to work in military intelligence, his

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23:16

Daniel Khalife: A Double Agent?

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2024/10/08

A prisoner on the run. A four-day man-hunt. Espionage, foreign agents and enemy states…The Trial is back with a new series… In September of 2023, Daniel Khalife was discovered riding a bike along a north London canal by a plain clothed police officer after allegedly breaking out of HMP Wandsworth. He was found after four days of an intense nation-wide search led by the Metropolitan Police. The 23-year-old, former soldier is appearing at Woolwich Crown Court charged not only with this escape but also

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26:50

Officer Blake: It's Never The Same As Living It

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2024/10/07

In this episode Caroline and George hear evidence from the firearms officers who were on duty on the night of the shooting. One told the jury he almost fired the shot himself because he was in fear for his life as the Audi revved its engine. Another said Martyn Blake was not angry or frustrated as has been alleged by the prosecution, and another said there were concerns there might be a shotgun inside the car. The prosecution say Martyn Blake exaggerated the threat level and should not have

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17:45

Officer Blake: Lethal Force

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2024/10/03

In the first episode of the Trial of Officer Blake, Caroline and George have the opening to the case at the Old Bailey, and the prosecutor's claims that firearms office Martyn Blake shot Chris Kaba in the head without justification.We hear that Chris Kaba had been trying to escape from police in his Audi Q8, but that he posed no threat when he was shot. The car was stationary and he had his hands on the steering wheel. He died from a single gunshot and Martyn Blake, whose codename was NX121,

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10:40

Introducing The Trial of Erin Patterson

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2024/09/18

The following is a sample of our brand new series 'The Trial of Erin Patterson'.To listen to the full episode, search for 'The Trial of Erin Patterson' wherever you get your podcasts.Australian mother-of-two, Erin Patterson, has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms to her ex husband’s family members. In July of 2023, Gail Patterson, Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson all died, and Ian Wilkinson was left fighting for

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11:52

Introducing The Trial of Erin Patterson

The Trial ·

2024/09/18

The following is a sample of our brand new series 'The Trial of Erin Patterson'. To listen to the full episode, search for 'The Trial of Erin Patterson' wherever you get your podcasts. Australian mother-of-two, Erin Patterson, has been charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder after allegedly serving poisonous mushrooms to her ex husband’s family members. In July of 2023, Gail Patterson, Don Patterson and Heather Wilkinson all died, and Ian Wilkinson was left

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11:34

The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry 'Addressing The...

The Trial ·

2024/09/06

This is a 10 minute preview of Addressing the Doubters, the first episode of The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry.To listen to the full episode search “The Trial of Lucy Letby: The Inquiry” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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43:51

Holly Willoughby: You are dangerous

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2024/07/12

In this final episode of the season, Caroline, Jack and Katie discuss the sentencing of Gavin Plumb, who was given three life sentences for his plot to kidnap, rape and kill Holly Willoughby. We also hear that the impact on her has been “catastrophic” and “life changing”. Plus Criminologist Professor David Wilson on how fantasy was reality for Gavin Plumb. Follow the evidence as the jury hears it, in twice-weekly reports. Follow us on X @thetrialpodcast, email us

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35:50

Holly Willoughby: A victim’s story

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2024/07/06

In this episode, Jack and Katie bring you an exclusive interview with one of the past victims of Gavin Plumb, who is speaking publicly about her ordeal for the first time following his conviction for plotting to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Emma Ashby was just 16 and working at Woolworths when Gavin Plumb - who was her colleague - pulled a knife and ordered her to go into a storeroom, where he tried to bind her hands. Fortunately, she was able to escape. Follow the

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41:54

Holly Willoughby: The Verdict

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2024/07/04

In this episode, Katie and Jack bring you the verdicts in the trial of Gavin Plumb. He has been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter Holly Willoughby. The episode will reflect on the verdict and bring you new details about the case that have never been reported before. Gavin Plumb denies soliciting murder, encouraging or assisting the commission of kidnap and encouraging or assisting the commission of rape. Follow the evidence as the jury hears it, in twice-weekly

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29:26

Holly Willoughby: Fantasy or Reality?

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2024/07/02

In this episode, Jack and Katie bring you the latest from the trial of Gavin Plumb as the jury were sent out to deliberate whether he is guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter Holly Willoughby. It features the closing speeches of both the defence and prosecution, which has left the jury to decide whether Gavin Plumb genuinely intended to execute his plot, or whether it was all just fantasy. Gavin Plumb denies soliciting murder, encouraging or assisting the commission of

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32:09

Holly Willoughby: “She was my Celebrity Crush”

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2024/07/01

In this episode Caroline and Katie bring you the words of Gavin Plumb as he gave evidence in the witness box. He told the jury his attempts to kidnap women in the past had been a cry for help, and his “plot” to kidnap Holly Willoughby was nothing more than online chat. We also have the dramatic moment police broke down his door to arrest him. Gavin Plumb denies soliciting murder, encouraging or assisting the commission of kidnap and encouraging or assisting the commission of rape. Follow the

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36:35

Holly Willoughby: 'Shit’s Going Down'

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2024/06/28

In this episode Caroline and Katie bring you some of the many messages and voice notes Gavin Plumb exchanged with people online as he allegedly plotted to assemble a crew to kidnap, rape and kill the TV presenter Holly Willoughby. His alleged plan unravelled, the jury’s been told, when one of the people he started messaging was an undercover US agent. Gavin Plumb denies soliciting murder, encouraging or assisting the commission of kidnap and encouraging or asssiting the commission of rape. Follow

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36:14

Holly Willoughby: ‘This was not just a fantasy’

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2024/06/24

In this episode Katie Hind and Jack Hardy bring you the start of the case of a security guard’s alleged plot to kidnap, rape and kill the TV presenter Holly Willoughby. Gavin Plumb allegedly assembled a kidnap kit of cable ties, rope and chloroform, and tried to find a “crew” in chat groups online to help him. The jury’s been told he was obsessed with Holly Willoughby and had more than 10,000 pictures of her on his phone. He was caught because one of the men he tried to recruit was an undercover

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24:08

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon: Hung Jury

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2024/06/19

In this episode, Caroline and Jack bring you the conclusion to the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon - which has ended with the jury being discharged. They discuss what this means for the defendants and speak to media law expert David Banks about what happens next. Warning: This podcast references court proceedings which detail the death and alleged abuse of a child in detail. Follow the evidence as the jury hears it, in twice-weekly reports from broadcaster and journalist Caroline

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23:52

Lucy Letby: Back in the Dock

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2024/06/12

Please follow 'The Trial of Lucy Letby' wherever you get your podcasts and give us a follow.In this episode Caroline and Liz are back at Manchester Crown Court as neo-natal nurse Lucy Letby returns to the dock. This time she is facing one charge – the attempted murder of a very premature baby girl, known as Baby K. Today, as the trial got underway, the jury were told she was caught “virtually red handed” by a consultant as she tried to dislodge the breathing tube of Baby K in an attempt to kill

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27:18

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon: The Old Bailey

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2024/06/06

In this episode, Caroline and Jack bring you the latest from the Old Bailey where the jury are continuing to consider their verdicts in the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. It will also feature an interview with court reporter Paul Cheston about the decades he spent working at arguably the world’s most famous court: The Old Bailey.Warning:This podcast references court proceedings which detail the death and alleged abuse of a child in detail.Follow the evidence as the jury hears it, in

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33:03

The Trial of Lord Lucan: ‘The Trial That Never Was’

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2024/05/29

A very special, week-long true crime event is coming on Monday 3rd June. Nearly 50 years after the high society murder that captivated the world, we present... The Trial of Lord Lucan.Using exclusive, never before seen documents and mesmerising testimony, presenters Caroline Cheetham and Stephen Wright, along with some of the world's most revered legal minds, will take part in a week long audio event to determine Lucan's fate... and YOU are the jury.To listen, you'll need to head to a brand new feed

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31:23

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon: Justice in Secret

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2024/05/24

In this episode, Caroline and Jack bring you the latest from the Old Bailey, where the jury are yet to reach a verdict in the trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon. The episode features an interview with court reporter Tristan Kirk about his important work exposing scandals in a secretive area of the criminal justice system and an important update from Liz Hull about Lucy Letby's appeal against her criminal convictions.Warning:This podcast references court proceedings which detail the death and

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