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True Criminalsis amulti award winning podcasthosted bySky News Crime Correspondent Martin Bruntand journalist and broadcasterHelen Fospero. The podcast wonOutstanding Independent Podcast at the 2025 True Crime Awards, and returned to the awards this year, where Martin and Helen were namedMost Captivating Hosts. Drawing on decades of frontline journalism, they revisit both high profile and lesser known cases with the insight and curiosity of reporters who understand how investigations unfold. The

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EXCLUSIVE PATREON BONUS TEASER | Toni-Ann Byfield:...

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2026/10/05

Did you know True Criminals is on Patreon?You can listen ad free and enjoy exclusive bonus content, just like the episode you’re listening to right now. Please enjoy this exclusive Patreon bonus teaser of True Criminals. If you would like to listen to the full episode and access our complete catalogue of exclusive content, head over to: https://www.patreon.com/truecriminals In the early hours of September 14, 2003, seven year old Toni Ann Byfield was shot in the back in a cramped North London

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The Babes in the Wood Murders: | Part 1 with author...

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2026/09/28

In October 1986, nine-year-old best friendsKaren Hadaway and Nicola Fellowsdisappeared after going out to play near their homes on theMoulsecoomb estate in Brighton. The following afternoon, their bodies were discovered inWild Park.The case became known across Britain as theBabes in the Wood murders— one of the most notorious and heartbreaking cases inBritish true crimehistory. InPart 1of this two-partTrue Criminalsspecial,Martin Brunt and Helen Fosperoare joined byjournalist and author Jean

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Kerry Daynes: The Profiler - EXCLUSIVE PATREON...

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2026/09/24

Did you know True Criminals is on Patreon? You can listen ad free and enjoy exclusive bonus content, just like the episode you’re listening to right now. Please enjoy, and if you’d like to become a Patreon member, head over to:https://www.patreon.com/truecriminals We welcome Kerry Daynes back to True Criminals for the second of two conversations with one of Britain’s leading consultant forensic psychologists. Last time, we explored Kerry’s encounters with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. This time,

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57:03

The 1MDB scandal – Clare Rewcastle Brown and the...

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2026/09/21

In this second of two special episodes ofTrue Criminals, journalistsHelen Fospero and Martin Bruntare joined once again by investigative journalistClare Rewcastle Brown, whose reporting helped expose Malaysia’s extraordinary1MDB scandaland the disappearance of billions of dollars from a state investment fund.With former Malaysian prime ministerNajib Razakbehind bars, the investigation turns to the mysterious financierJho Low, the fugitive businessman at the centre of the scandal, whose extravagant

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43:54

“I Watched the Twin Towers Fall” | Helen Fospero...

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2026/09/16

On September 11, 2001, Helen Fospero stood on the fire escape of her New York apartment and watched the unthinkable unfold.Living just blocks from the World Trade Center and working as a British television correspondent in New York, Helen witnessed the second plane strike the Twin Towers. Then, as she tried to contact her cameraman and understand what was happening, she watched the South Tower collapse before her eyes. Twenty five years later, Helen shares her deeply personal memories of 9/11

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51:30

The 1MDB scandal – Clare Rewcastle Brown and the...

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2026/09/07

In this first of two special episodes ofTrue Criminals, journalistsHelen Fospero and Martin Bruntare joined by investigative journalistClare Rewcastle Brown, whose reporting helped expose the extraordinary corruption at the heart of Malaysia’s1MDB scandal.Rewcastle Brown’s investigation began inSarawak, Malaysian Borneo, where the destruction of tropical rainforest and the loss of indigenous land led her to investigate political corruption. Following the money would eventually take her to1Malaysia

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31:58

The Murder of Rachel Nickell: EXTENDED EPISODE -...

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2026/09/05

Please enjoy thiscomplimentary extended episode! If you’d like more episodes like this, you can become aPatreon Insider Member, where you’ll get access to extended and bonus episodes, listencompletely ad-free, and unlock ourfull back catalogue. Membership also includes aTrue Criminals coffee mug. Join us on Patreon and get even more from True Criminals: Become a True Criminals Patreon Insider ........................................... In Part One, Bill Clegg KC revealed how the case

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21:25

The Murder of Rachel Nickell: How Robert Napper Was...

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2026/08/31

In Part One, Bill Clegg KC revealed how the case against Colin Stagg collapsed, leaving Rachel Nickell’s real killer free. In Part Two, the story turns to the man who actually murdered her: Robert Napper.Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are once again joined by Bill, who found himself in an extraordinary position. Having defended Colin Stagg, he later represented Napper after he was charged with the brutal murders of Samantha Bissett and her four-year-old daughter Jasmine. Within an hour of reading

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43:24

The Murder of Rachel Nickell: Bill Clegg KC on the...

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2026/08/26

In July 1992,Rachel Nickell was murdered in broad daylight on Wimbledon Common, with her two year old son nearby. The killing shocked Britain and triggered one of the most controversial murder investigations in modern British history.Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined byBill Clegg KC, the barrister who defendedColin Stagg, the innocent man police accused of Rachel's murder. With no forensic evidence or confession linking Stagg to the crime, investigators launched an extraordinary

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74:54

Kerry Daynes: The Profiler

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2026/08/18

We welcomeKerry Daynes back to True Criminalsfor the second of two conversations with one of Britain’s leading consultant forensic psychologists.Last time, we explored Kerry’s encounters with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. This time, the story is Kerry herself and an extraordinary career spent sitting opposite some of the most dangerous and complex people in the criminal justice system. Kerry takes us back toWakefield Prison in 1996, when, aged just 21, she entered a deeply intimidating and

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35:56

Jimmy Savile: The Legacy of Abuse – Institutional...

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2026/08/11

Simon Bailey returns to the studio for the second part of our conversation examining the Jimmy Savile case and its lasting impact on safeguarding and policing in Britain.For decades, Savile was able to exploit children and vulnerable people while enjoying extraordinary access to respected institutions and widespread public admiration. How did his offending remain unchecked for so long, and why were so many opportunities to intervene lost? In this episode of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen

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56:27

Kerry Daynes on Dennis Nilsen | Inside the Mind of...

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2026/07/23

Few people spent time talking toDennis Nilsenafter his conviction.Consultant forensic psychologist, Sunday Times bestselling author and host ofThe Profiler with Kerry Daynes, Kerry Daynes, did. In this episode ofTrue Criminals, Kerry reflects on her conversations and correspondence with one of Britain's most infamous serial killers, offering rare insight into the psychology behind his crimes while refusing to accept the myths and self-serving narratives he spent years constructing. Joined by

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Suzy Lamplugh: 40 Years On with Former DCI Michael...

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2026/07/13

Forty years after the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Michael Barley returns toTrue Criminalsto revisit one of Britain's most haunting unsolved cases. As the officer who established the original incident room on the night Suzy vanished and remained involved in the investigation for more than a decade, Mike offers an extraordinary insider's account of the decisions, frustrations and missed opportunities that shaped one of the UK's most notorious

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55:27

Jimmy Savile: The Legacy of Abuse – Exposing...

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2026/07/13

How was Jimmy Savile able to abuse children and vulnerable people for decades while surrounded by powerful institutions, public admiration and extraordinary access? In this powerful episode ofTrue Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero examine one of the most significant safeguarding failures in modern British history, exploring how opportunities to stop a prolific offender were repeatedly missed and what those failures continue to teach us today.Joining us is Simon Bailey, former Chief

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Most Captivating Hosts – Thank You!

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2026/07/02

We're still pinching ourselves... 🎉 In this short bonus episode, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero reflect on an unforgettable evening at the True Crime Awards, where we were honoured to win Most Captivating Hosts. A huge thank you to everyone at the True Crime Awards, the judging panel, and everyone involved in recognising the work that goes into bringing these stories to you each week. Most importantly, thank you for listening, supporting the podcast, and being part of our incredible

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Story of a Murder: Hallie Rubenhold on the Dr Crippen...

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2026/06/30

This week on True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero revisit one of the most infamous murder cases in British history, the story of Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen. Joined by bestselling historian and author Hallie Rubenhold, they explore the murder of Belle Elmore and the extraordinary investigation that gripped the Edwardian world, from the first international manhunt to the pioneering use of wireless telegraphy. Drawing on Hallie's acclaimed book Story of a Murder, the conversation moves beyond

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16:30

ITV’s Believe Me Review: The John Worboys Story Told...

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2026/06/16

In this episode of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero take a closer look at ITV’s powerful drama Believe Me, which tells the story of convicted black cab rapist John Worboys through the experiences of his victims.Having both followed and covered the case, Martin and Helen discuss how the four-part drama brings one of Britain’s most shocking criminal cases back into focus — not by centring Worboys, but by telling the story of the women who survived his attacks and the fight to be

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51:49

A Conversation with Jo Procter, CEO of Embrace Child...

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2026/06/09

At True Criminals, we spend much of our time examining criminal investigations, court cases and the pursuit of justice. But what happens after the headlines fade? What support exists for children and families living with the lasting impact of crime? We are incredibly proud to launch the first of four special episodes created in partnership with Embrace Child Survivors of Crime, a remarkable charity dedicated to helping children and young people recover from trauma, abuse and violence. Through this

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63:59

John Worboys: The Black Cab Rapist — with Special...

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2026/06/02

A black cab was once considered the safest way home. For dozens of women, that faith was destroyed by one of Britain’s most prolific sexual predators.In this special episode, we speak to Carrie Johnson, who was 19 when she got into a London black cab driven by the convicted serial rapist John Worboys. Johnson recounts the night she accepted what seemed an ordinary lift home, her role as a key witness at Worboys’ trial, and her later campaign to overturn the decision to release him from prison. She

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Biggest Crisis Yet? |...

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2026/05/29

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains at the centre of an increasingly complex criminal investigation. In this special briefing episode of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero discuss the latest developments in the ongoing case and what they could mean moving forward. What initially appeared to be an inquiry connected to Andrew's former role as a UK trade envoy and his association with Jeffrey Epstein has reportedly widened significantly, with investigators examining potential allegations

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