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Aston Villa had just beaten local rivals Birmingham City 5-1 and spirits were high outside the ground. At 2:45pm, outside one pub filled with Villa supporters, a car drove past suspected to be Birmingham supporters, and a mindless lout attacked the car with a beer glass injuring the passenger. This attack set off a chain of events which devastated many lives.....1,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime3, SourcesParents of murdered Villa fan try to rebuild their lives - Business Live (business-live.co.uk)Aston Villa fan Christopher Priest was 'dragged for 30m under car' - Birmingham Live (birminghammail.co.uk)Justice For Lee Mockble (mojuk.org.uk)Aston Villa fan murder: Car passenger revealed to be convicted thug - Birmingham Live (b

Fire is surely just the most terrifying way to attack someone and cause harm. Yet arson is still way too common. In todays story, I tell of a devastating attack that led to a terrible blaze at a flat in Bethnal Green, with the most shocking consequences.....Please support my sponsorCalmGo to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The intention was good. Prisons were filling up in 2007 and so the plan was to allow the early release of those prisoners not deemed to be a threat to the public. But when one man was released early, he was clearly still a danger as he demonstrated in the most terrible of circumstances.Best FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tulse Hill, south London.  Daniel Joseph was deaf and mute and struggled at school and to learn. And the anger he felt continued to build, until one day it all came to the surface with shocking results. This week, on the UK True Crime Podcast, I tell that story.1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christmas Day in Glasgow. A day of peace and goodwill and giving to others. But not this year. A brutal murder rocked the local community. Just who could have killed 63 year old Hannah Smith?  And why?Please support my sponsor:CalmGo to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some people - not including certain true crime podcasters I should add - making money and living a certain lifestyle is of the utmost importance. Whatever it takes can be justified if the end justifies the means. And so it was in the story brought to you today spanning over 40 years of endeavour, right up to the present day....Please support my sponsors:TRIPGo to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first orderBest FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.1, Writing Credit: Chris Wood2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk4, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCr

"You ruined my whole life, don’t expect me to show any mercy today. It’s funny to think as I’m writing this, the people that will die are walking around as if everything is normal, not knowing they’re going to die today. It’s a beautiful thought". This week, our story is from Newcastle in 2014.....Please support my sponsors:www.Reliefband.co.uk - Use promo code TRUECRIME you’ll receive 20% off your order.www.masterclass.com/truecrime - enjoy a 15% discount1, Writing credit. Chris Wood Author | Chris Wood Writing2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3, CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info

This weeks story comes from Norwich, Norfolk. It is a story about a man called Tommy Elden who lives on control, aggression, violence and how when he loses this control, he reacts in the most shocking manner. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I examine the events leading up to the loss of control and how subsequent events affected so many other lives.Please support my sponsors:Beer52Go to www.beer52.com/truecrime now and pay just the £5.95 postage to get your free case of 8 craft beers, magazine and snack.CalmGo to: Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleep and use the code “TruecrimeUK” for 40% off your premium subscription1,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books2,  CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.uk3, Referenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktrue

Sara Cameron, a student at Northumbria University, was off to Sydney to work ahead of the Olympics in 2000. So the night before her flight, she went out for farewell drinks with her friends in the north-east. Never could they have guessed on that fun evening in Newcastle, that they were saying goodbye forever...Please support my sponsors:TRIPGo to: www.drink-trip.com and use the code “CRIME” for 15% off your first order1, Writing credit. Chris Wood Author | Chris Wood Writing2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3, CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourcesBBC News | UK | Man sought in student murderBBC NEWS | England | Science catches 'c

April 2011 in Stepney, East London. A couple of local louts attacked local men just for fun. When the brother of the victim returned to the scene to pick up car seats for children, the louts were still there. And there were others. What happened next was unprovoked, savage and shocking....1, Please support my sponsors:www.Reliefband.co.uk Use promo code TRUECRIME you’ll receive 20% off 2,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3, CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourcesStepney | Hidden London (hidden-london.com)Killer posts Facebook pictures of birthday cake and takeaway kebab delivered to his cell - Mirror OnlineFour men jailed for murder

There are some crimes where we feel particularly strongly. Crimes against the very young and very old particularly, due to their vulnerability. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, from Glasgow, I look at the actions of Graham Smyth, a man who made a career of targeting the elderly.....1, Please support my sponsors:www.stitchfix.co.uk/truecrime To claim 20% off when you keep your FixBest Fiends. Download FREE on the Apple App Store or or Google Play2, Writing Credit: Chris Wood3,  Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books4, CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nimal Samarasinha arrived in the UK from Sri Lanka in the 1970's. Along with his wife Florence, he worked hard in his role as an engineer to provide the very best for his daughter Michelle. Then one January morning in 1992 everything changed when Nimal was murdered at their home. Just who would possibly have wanted to hurt mild-mannered Nimal?1, Please support my sponsors:www.reliefband.co.uk. Use promo code Truecrime to claim 20% offwww.masterclass.com/truecrime. Claim 15% off an annual membership2, Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books3, CrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you may well know, I recently wrote a book about the solved and unsolved crimes of Angus Sinclair, which was published almost two weeks ago.When I started researching this book two years ago, I knew very little about Angus Sinclair. If you don't know too much about his crimes, I thought you might be interested in the opening chapter of the book. Here is it...You can buy 'Gone Fishing. The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair' as paperback or for kindle on Amazon:Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Boyne's first wife had left him for his best friend. So when he met Maria and they had two children together, he wanted a stable upbringing for his children with him and the wife he adored. But Maria didn't read the script......Please support my sponsorBest FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.Please buy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: BooksCrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourceshttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/life-sentence-for-killing-husband-6915002.htmlhttps://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/4133770.erith-police-search-for-murder-weapon-on-mudflats/https://thecin

In 1996, Richard Jan was convinced that everyone was against him. His family, the social workers, health workers and everyone else involved - they just wanted to get him sectioned. But he was not going to let them and he would teach them a lesson for the plot they had hatched....Please support my sponsor:StitchfixClaim your 20% discount at stitchfix.co.uk/truecrimeBuy my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.Gone Fishing: The Unsolved Crimes of Angus Sinclair: Amazon.co.uk: Chris Clark, Adam Lloyd: 9781914277221: BooksCrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

June 1994, 'Love is all around us' was still number one. It was just an ordinary night in the Indian Restaurant in Kirkwall in The Orkneys, when at 7.15pm, the man entered wearing a balaclava. He walked up to the Restaurant Manager, 27 year old Shamsuddin Mahmood, and fired one bullet.... Please support my sponsor:Best FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango BooksCrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourcesMICHAEL ALEXANDER ROSS v. HER MAJESTY'S ADVOCATE (scotcourts.gov.uk)So why is such a public murder still unsolved? In 1994 this waiter was shot dead in front of diners at an Orkney restaurant. Three years later an

Todays story takes us back to the heady days of the dot com bubble around the turn of the century. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I look at the behaviour of some of those working in the media at this time. It is a real tale of winners, losers, luck and coincidence. Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango BooksCrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSourcesA tale of two City Slickers | Money | The GuardianTech Stocks and the 2000 Dotcom Bust: 15 Years of Wall Street Lessons | TimeAnil Bhoyrul | PRESS GANG (press-gang.org)City Slickers found guilty | This is MoneyPiers Morgan wanted Viglen adviser to lie, court told | Media | The Guardian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2004, Mark Hobson carried out a number of terrible crimes within a matter of days. In this harrowing episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I talk about the crimes, and more importantly, the victims of Hobson.Please support my sponsorStitch FixClaim 20% discount at: www.stitchfix.co.uk/truecrimePre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango BooksCrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Facebook crime sites, there always seem to be videos of 'stings', where a bewildered looking man is confronted by a group of people taking the law into their own hands - usually, when the man has travelled to meet face to face with someone he believed to be a young girl from the internet.The podcast this week, from Essex in 2015, looks at the activity of one young group of vigilantes. I look at how in their aim to out 'perverts', they ended up using extreme violence which left one innocent man dead.....Please support my sponsorsBest FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.Beer52Go to www.beer52.com/truecrime now and pay just the £5.95 postage to get your free case of 8 craft beers, magazine and snack.Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango BooksCrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced s

Manfield is a small, pretty village in North Yorkshire of under 100 houses. It is a sleepy place with a real sense of reality. But then in 1987 strange things began to happen and this would continue for another decade....Please support my sponsors:Best FiendsDownload best fiends free on the apple app store or google play. That friends without the r, best fiends.Beer52Go to www.beer52.com/truecrime now and pay just the £5.95 postage to get your free case of 8 craft beers, magazine and snack.Writing credit:  Chris WoodYou can buy his debut book 'Famous Last Words' here: Pen and Sword Books: Titles by Chris Wood (pen-and-sword.co.uk)Pre-order my book 'Gone Fishing' about the life and crimes of Angus Sinclair.GONE FISHING (PRE-ORDER) – Mango BooksCrimeCon UKGet discounted tickets for this event in September 2021 using the code: UKTChttps://www.crimecon.co.ukReferenced siteshttps://www.crimepublishingnetwork.com/www.uktruecrime.comwww.patreon.com/uktruecrimehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrimeSources Hosted