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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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29:03

Oliver Dearlove and the One Punch That Killed Him |...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2026/03/05

In the early hours of the summer Bank Holiday weekend in 2016, a young man lay unconscious on a quiet street in Blackheath, south east London. Just minutes earlier, he’d been laughing with friends, chatting to strangers, waiting for a taxi home. Then a single punch knocked him to the ground. Within 24 hours, he was gone.Oliver Dearlove was 30 years old. He had a solid career in banking, a long-term girlfriend he adored, and future plans for a house, a baby, and a big birthday trip to Las Vegas. He

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52:15

What Really Happens at a Crime Scene? | Two Former...

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2026/02/23

In this episode, I’m joined by two former Crime Scene Investigators, Angela Davies and Dionne Watson, the hosts of The Crime Scene Insiders Podcast. Between them, they’ve worked countless real-life investigations - the kind you don’t see neatly wrapped up in 40 minutes on television.We talk about what crime shows actually get right (if anything) and the many things they get completely wrong. From forensic myths and unrealistic lab results to the realities of working long hours inside taped-off

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52:10

FROM THE ARCHIVES | Donald Neilson: The Murders of...

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2026/02/15

Fifty-two years have passed since Donald Neilson committed his first known murder - that of 54-year-old Donald Skepper on 15 February 1974. What followed was a violent campaign that would stretch across four English counties and culminate in one of the most infamous kidnappings in British criminal history.In the mid-1970s, sub-postmasters were targeted in a series of calculated and ruthless attacks. Then, in January 1975, 17-year-old Lesley Whittle was abducted and held for ransom - a crime that

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32:09

A Marriage Built on Lies: The Murder of Jessica Patel...

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2026/02/12

On a quiet Monday evening in May 2018, emergency services were called to a large Victorian house on a busy street in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. At first, it was reported as a burglary gone wrong. A front door left open. A woman found unconscious on the living room floor. But very quickly, it became clear that this was something else entirely.At the centre of this story are Jessica and Mitesh Patel. To the outside world, they were a respectable, hard-working couple. Married since 2009, both were

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26:20

Steve Wright Sentenced to 40 Years for the 1999...

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2026/02/06

More than 25 years after the crime was committed, a man already serving a whole life order for five murders has pleaded guilty to killing again. This admission dates back to 1999, years before Ipswich became a crime scene, and years before his name was known to the public. This afternoon, serial murderer Steven Wright stood at The Old Bailey once more, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for a murder that lay unresolved for decades.This is the story of a person whose violence didn’t begin where

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35:43

Danielle Reid and the Safeguarding Failures That Led...

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2026/01/22

In the early 2000s, the death of five-year-old Danielle Reid became one of the most disturbing child murder cases in Scottish criminal history. What began as concerns around neglect in Inverness would later expose a far more troubling picture, involving repeated warnings, unanswered calls, and safeguarding failures that, in hindsight, are difficult to comprehend.Danielle was a bright, affectionate little girl who had only just started her first term at a new school. Around her were adults and

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A Yorkshire Christmas Message: The Pauper's Speech 2025

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2025/12/25

In place of a regular episode, this Christmas Day I’m sharing a short, heartfelt message - think of it as the Yorkshire version of the King’s Speech.This brief Christmas Day special touches on the importance of connection at this time of year, acknowledges how difficult the season can be for many, and reflects on the victims and families behind the cases we’ve explored throughout 2025.Thank you for listening this year, for supporting the show, and for being part of this growing community across

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39:26

One Punch Killings at Christmas | True Crime Catch Up...

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2025/12/23

Christmas parties are meant to be a time to unwind - a few drinks, familiar faces, and a break from the everyday routine - but the festive season also brings real and often overlooked dangers.In this episode of True Crime Catch Up, Adam and I explore the deadly reality of one-punch killings, where a split-second act of violence can end one life and permanently destroy another. We examine how these incidents typically unfold on nights out, the role alcohol plays, and whether sentencing for one-punch

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32:14

The Willenhall Christmas Tragedy: Remembering Lisa,...

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2025/12/18

On Christmas Eve 2003, a quiet residential street in Willenhall looked exactly how it should. Lights in the windows, presents under the tree, and two young sisters excitedly counting down the hours until Father Christmas arrived.By the end of the night, three lives were lost, and a close-knit community was left trying to understand how something so devastating could happen inside what appeared to be a happy family home.As police began piecing together the final hours of Lisa Higgins and her

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37:26

A Christmas Tragedy: The Geraldine Palk Story | Ep. 224

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2025/12/11

In December 1990, a young woman walked the final few yards towards her home in Cardiff, but never made it through the front door. What happened in those final moments remains one of the most unsettling mysteries South Wales Police had ever faced, sparking an investigation that would stretch across an entire decade.When 26-year-old Geraldine Palk failed to return home after her work’s Christmas party, her friends were confused, her family was worried, and within hours whispers began spreading through

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24:02

A Troubled Home: The Murder of Eleanor Harrison | Ep....

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2025/12/04

In April 1996, a quiet council estate in Falkirk became the centre of one of Scotland’s most unsettling domestic murder investigations. When 35-year-old Eleanor Harrison suddenly disappeared, friends, neighbours, and relatives were left searching for answers, and detectives quickly realised her absence was far from ordinary.What followed was a deeply disturbing inquiry that exposed a volatile home life, a fractured mother-son relationship, and allegations that painted a far darker picture than

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37:53

Five-Year Anniversary Special: Listener Q&A

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2025/12/03

Five years ago today, on December 3, 2020, I released the first three episodes of British Murders. I had no idea what I was doing, no audience other than family and friends, no clue whether anyone would even listen. And yet here we are, half a decade later, still going strong. So, to mark the show’s five-year anniversary, I wanted to do something a bit different.This episode isn’t a deep dive into a case, there’s no script, and no big narrative. It’s just me, chatting through my listener’s questions

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29:33

An Unthinkable Crime: The Murder of Mabel Leyshon |...

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2025/11/27

In November 2001, a crime unlike anything North Wales had seen before shattered the quiet Isle of Anglesey. Inside her cosy bungalow, 90-year-old Mabel Leyshon was discovered murdered in circumstances so disturbing that even veteran detectives struggled to comprehend what they had found.What unfolded next became one of Wales’s most unsettling investigations: a bizarre crime scene, an urgent public appeal, and a growing sense of fear within a community that had always felt safe. As rumours spread and

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33:23

Anthony Hardy Revisited | True Crime Catch Up | Ep. 1

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2025/11/25

Five years ago, convicted serial killer Anthony Hardy died in prison while serving a Whole Life Order, a sentence he received after murdering Sally White, Elizabeth Valad and Bridgette Maclennan in the London Borough of Camden.In the first-ever episode of True Crime Catch Up, Adam Lloyd (from the UK True Crime Podcast) and I discuss what went wrong with the Anthony Hardy case. We also examine the warning signs that were missed, and ask whether the system has really changed since his crimes shocked

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An Easter Tragedy: The Shani Warren Story | Ep. 221

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2025/11/20

In April 1987, 26-year-old Shani Warren was last seen driving in Buckinghamshire during an ordinary Easter weekend. The next day, her body was discovered in a lake, shocking her family and community. The circumstances of her death left investigators puzzled, and despite their efforts, the case quickly went cold.Decades later, advances in forensic science and persistent police work finally brought Shani's killer to justice. This is the story of her life, the tragedy that haunted those who loved her,

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FROM THE ARCHIVES | Peter Sutcliffe: 13 Forgotten...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2025/11/16

Five years after Peter Sutcliffe’s death, his crimes continue to cast a long shadow over Northern England. In this remastered episode, I revisit a two-part series from my archives, now presented as one seamless story.This episode focuses on the thirteen women whose names are too often forgotten. I look at who they were, the lives they were building, and how systemic failings left them at risk. I also revisit the investigation’s major missteps, the Wearside Jack hoax, and the eventual arrest and

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30:35

A Young Life Stolen: The Hannah Foster Case | Ep. 220

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2025/11/13

In March 2003, 17-year-old Hannah Foster vanished after a night out in Southampton. Days later, her body was found a few miles from home. She’d been attacked and murdered - but by who?A chilling 999 call made from Hannah’s phone captured the voice of her killer and sparked an international manhunt.What followed was a bold escape, a pursuit that crossed continents, and a family’s relentless fight for justice that would change UK extradition history forever.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early

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35:29

A City in Fear: Remembering the Nottingham Three |...

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2025/11/06

In early 2005, Nottingham was gripped by fear as three women lost their lives in a series of brutal killings that shocked the city.First was 25-year-old Ellen Frith, whose body was discovered in a derelict flat that had been set on fire. Just weeks later, 18-year-old Katie Baxter and 26-year-old Zoe Pennick were found dead in eerily similar circumstances - both victims of unimaginable violence.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, I explore one of Nottingham’s darkest chapters - a

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46:27

He Lost Everything to a Publishing Scam... But...

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

2025/11/03

Debut crime author C. Toms-Arbel reveals how a publishing scam nearly ended his dream before it began. From growing up with talipes to writing The Mannequins, he shares how obsession, resilience, and dark inspiration shaped his story. What drove him to keep going when everything fell apart?Order ‘The Mannequins’ (Signed Copies Available):ctomsarbel.co.ukFollow C. Toms-Arbel:TikTok | @c.tomsarbelInstagram | @c.tomsarbelFacebook | C. Toms-ArbelJoin my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders

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27:22

Nature vs Nurture: The Jed Allen Case | Ep. 218

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2025/10/30

In May 2015, 21-year-old Jed Allen committed an act so horrifying it would rock the quiet Oxfordshire town of Didcot to its core.For reasons known only to him, Allen brutally ended the lives of his mum, stepdad, and half-sister one fateful Saturday afternoon, before taking his own two days later.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, I explore one of Oxfordshire’s most shocking cases. A story involving familicide, an obsession with a comic book antihero, and an unstable childhood that

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