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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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A Yorkshire Christmas Message: The Pauper's Speech 2025

British Murders with Stuart Blues ·

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

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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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26:22

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

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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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1:21:21

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

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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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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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43:01

The Crime Roundup: October 2025

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2025/10/24

In this final episode of The Crime Roundup, Adam and I reflect on our journey together while discussing various true crime cases. We delve into the tragic story of Jamie Lucas, the cycle of domestic abuse highlighted by a recent murder case, and the sentencing of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption. Our conversation also touches on the murder of Ian Watkins, the bizarre discovery of a crocodile in Derbyshire, and the disturbing case of a woman locked away in her bedroom for 27

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36:47

Religion, Race and Murder: The Joy Morgan Story | Ep....

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2025/10/22

In December 2018, 20-year-old midwifery student Joy Morgan went missing after attending a celebratory dinner with her local church group, Israel United in Christ (IUIC).Six weeks passed before she was reported missing - but by then, it was too late. Six months later, fellow churchgoer Shohfah-El Israel was sentenced to life for her murder, yet the location of her body remained a mystery.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, I explore one of London’s most harrowing cases - a story

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33:09

UNSOLVED: Who Killed Paul Logan? The Consett Murder...

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2025/10/15

In December 1993, 25-year-old father of two Paul Logan was lured from his home in Consett, County Durham, by a mysterious late-night phone call. Hours later, his body was found in a frozen field on the outskirts of town - brutally beaten in what detectives described as a targeted and pre-planned attack.Despite hundreds of witnesses interviewed, countless leads, and several arrests, no one has ever been charged with Paul’s murder. Rumours of underworld links, false accusations, and community silence

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S19E10 | Claire Hood (St Mellons, Cardiff, 1995)

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2025/10/08

In January 1995, the Cardiff suburb of St Mellons was shaken by the disappearance and murder of 15-year-old schoolgirl Claire Hood, a bright, popular teenager whose warmth touched everyone around her.As detectives searched for answers, the inquiry became one of the largest DNA investigations the UK had ever seen. What began as a desperate hunt for a killer would uncover a devastating betrayal of trust that struck painfully close to home.When the truth finally surfaced, it revealed not only one man’s

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S19E09 | Lawrence Haggart (Larbert, Stirlingshire, 1996)

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2025/10/01

In March 1996, the town of Denny in Stirlingshire was left reeling by the shocking death of 15-year-old Lawrence Haggart, a promising young footballer with dreams of pulling on the green and white hoops of Celtic. He was a devoted son and brother, a teenager whose future seemed bright, and his talent was clear to everyone who knew him.When a night out with friends ended in tragedy at his own home, the investigation that followed would raise more questions than answers. Confusion, suspicion, and

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1:31:44

Interview #72 | Anton Sullivan Discusses the...

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2025/09/29

In this interview episode, I’m joined by Anton Sullivan, a retired police inspector with over 32 years of operational experience.We briefly discuss Anton's career before moving on to the murder of French national Christophe Borgye in 2009 and the challenges investigators, including Anton, faced during the case. Due to his fluencyin French, Anton was able to act as the family liaison officer and help with translations, and the case went on to become a huge part of his career.Anton shares the

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