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Amy Shepherd was a much-loved and independent woman who had made her home in sheltered accommodation in Bradford. She enjoyed a quiet life and had every reason to feel safe in her own home. But on one ordinary day, Amy was the victim of a truly shocking crime. The investigation that followed would take detectives down a number of different paths, raise some difficult questions and leave Amy's family waiting an extraordinarily long time for answers. This is a story about trust, betrayal and a determination to find justice, even when the years seem to be slipping away.I release brand new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Friday.Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crimehttps://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcastWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On November 12, 1976, 36-year-old Renee MacRae and her three-year-old son Andrew disappeared in the Scottish Highlands. Renee had been travelling along the A9 near Inverness when both she and her young son vanished without trace. Their car was later found abandoned, but there was no sign of either Renee or Andrew. What followed was one of the most extensive and enduring murder investigations in Scottish criminal history, with detectives facing the daunting task of piecing together what had happened to a mother and her young child.In this anniversary episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, I revisit the disappearance of Renee and Andrew MacRae, examining the events leading up to that fateful November evening, the investigation that followed and the unanswered questions that have kept the case alive for almost 50 years. To mark the approaching 50th anniversary of their disappearance on November 12, 2026, I'm bringing back my original episode, first released in April 2025. Whether you're hearing Renee and Andrew's story for the first time or returning to it, join me as we remember them and revisit one of Scotland's most enduring mysteries.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carradale is a village on the east coast of Kintyre, off the west coast of Scotland and looking over the west coast of the Isle of Aaron in the Firth of Clyde. The harbour at Carradale is sheltered and looks out at the deep waters of Kibrannan Sound and then the towering mountains of Aaron. It is a beautiful, peaceful spot and if you look carefully, you will see a small memorial plaque on the harbour wall, commemorating the crew of the FV Antares, who lost their lives at sea. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, I look at just what happened to the FV Antares off the coast of Scotland.Note: This episode was originally released in April 2023.I release new episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me on Tuesday for the next episode.Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crimehttps://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcastWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amanda Playle believed she was being harrassed by someone from her past. But as the messages continued, they became increasingly disturbing, with details emerging that suggested the sender knew far more about her daily life than they should. What began as a series of unwanted communications developed into an invasive campaign that affected every part of Amanda's life, leaving her frightened and struggling to understand who was behind it. In this episode, I look at the story of Amanda Playle, the increasingly sinister messages she received and the shocking truth behind the person responsible.I release new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Tuesday.Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crimehttps://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcastWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Sunday 8th of September 1963, just after midnight, well-liked and popular married father of two George Wilson had closed up his pub, The Fox and Grapes in Sneinton, Nottingham, when he was stabbed to death outside of his pub. 63 years on, it remains unsolved to this day, but why? In this episode, we investigate the myths, the suspects, why the investigation was derailed, and unearth the most likely motive for this good man’s murder.Location: The Fox & Grapes, 21 Sneinton Road, Nottingham, Date: Sunday the 8th of September 1963 at roughly 12:54amVictims: George WilsonCulprit: ?Eight time nominated at the True Crime Awards, Independent Podcast Awards and the British Podcast Awards, Murder Mile is one of the best UK / British true crime podcasts covering only 20 square miles of West London. It is researched, written and performed by Michael of Murder Mile UK True Crime Podcast with the main musical themes written and performed by Cult With No Name and additional music, as used under the Creative Commons License 4.0. A full listing of tracks used and a full transcript for each episode is listed here and a legal disclaimer.Follow me on SOCIAL MEDIA · Instagram· FaceBook· Threads· TokTok· YouTubeSUBSCRIBE via Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 1996, 25-year-old Melanie Hall disappeared after a night out in Bath, Somerset. She had spent the evening with friends during the opening weekend of Euro '96, but in the early hours of Sunday, June 9, she vanished without a trace. There was no confirmed explanation for where she had gone, and despite an extensive police investigation, Melanie's whereabouts remained a mystery for more than thirteen years.When human remains were discovered beside the M5 near Junction 14 in 2009, the investigation took a devastating turn. The remains were identified as Melanie's, and detectives were faced with the task of uncovering what had happened during those missing years. A series of arrests, renewed appeals and forensic developments followed, including the discovery of a potentially significant partial DNA profile on the blue rope used to wrap her remains. But despite decades of investigation, crucial questions about Melanie's final movements and the identity of her killer remain unanswered.In this episode of British Murders with Stuart Blues, I examine the disappearance and murder of Melanie Hall, the investigation that followed, and the search for answers that has continued for thirty years. We look at the last confirmed sighting of Melanie inside Cadillacs nightclub, the discovery of her remains beside the M5, and the forensic evidence detectives are still hoping will help solve this cold case. Above all, we remember Melanie as a daughter, sister and friend whose life was taken far too soon, and whose family are still waiting for justice.If you have any information about the murder of Melanie Hall, please contact Avon and Somerset Police on 101, or reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janee Parsons was a young mum who had built a life for herself and her family, but after his business failed, her marriage to Andrew Parsons was in serious difficulty. As Janee began to consider a future away from her husband, events inside their family home in Bicester took a devastating turn. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcasr, I look at Janee's life, the breakdown of her marriage and the events that led to her tragic death.I release brand new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Friday.Writing Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crimehttps://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcastWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Kenneth Noye faced trial for the murder of 21 year old Stephen Cameron, stabbed to death in front of his 17 year old fiancee Danielle Cable just by the M25 in Swanley, Kent, one of the witnesses was 40 year old Alan Decabral. He had called 999 and tried to follow Noye to record his car registration. Just months later, in the middle of the afternoon Alan Decabral was shot dead in an apparent professional hit in a retail park in Ashford, Kent. Who killed Alan? And why?Note: This episode was originally released in June 2023.I release new episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me on Tuesday for the next episode.Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crimehttps://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcastWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Crime Catch Up is back with a brand-new episode, as I sit down with Stuart Blues, host of the British Murders podcast, for episode two of our new monthly series. If you haven't listened before, it's a chance for the two of us to get together and chat about different aspects of true crime, from individual cases to our own experiences of researching and presenting them. It's a slightly different format from our usual podcasts, with a more relaxed conversation, a few personal reflections and, inevitably, a few laughs along the way.Stuart looks at the fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the disturbing murder of vulnerable man Michael O'Donnell, who was exploited and killed in his own home, and the tragic case of Reece Radford, who lost his life after stepping in to help a teenage girl. Meanwhile, Adam explores the fatal 1987 car crash involving actor Matthew Broderick in Northern Ireland, as well as the bizarre story from Scotland of Neil Young (not that one), whose dispute with a colleague over WhatsApp messages escalated into a violent confrontation.I release new episodes of the UK True Crime Podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me for the next story on Tuesday.Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crimehttps://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcastWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this October edition of True Crime Catch Up, Stuart Blues and Adam Lloyd return to discuss some of the stories that have caught their attention, from tragic deaths and shocking acts of violence to cases that raise difficult questions about justice, responsibility and human behaviour.Stuart looks at the fatal tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, the disturbing murder of vulnerable man Michael O'Donnell, who was exploited and killed in his own home, and the tragic case of Reece Radford, who lost his life after stepping in to help a teenage girl. Meanwhile, Adam explores the fatal 1987 car crash involving actor Matthew Broderick in Northern Ireland, as well as the bizarre story of Neil Young (not that one), whose dispute with a colleague over WhatsApp messages escalated into a violent confrontation.As always, expect plenty of discussion, differing perspectives and a few unexpected talking points as Stuart and Adam catch up on the latest true-crime stories. And, of course, we finish with something a little lighter - our patented animal story!Exclusive content:Patreon - Ad Free, Early Access, Exclusive EpisodesFollow the show:British Murders with Stuart BluesDisclaimer:The cases discussed in this podcast episode are real and represent the worst day in many people's lives. We aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While we strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.