British Murders with Stuart Blues
A true crime podcast covering listener-suggested British murder cases and featuring interviews with high-profile guests in the true crime industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
He Lost Everything to a Publishing Scam... But Refused to Quit | C. Toms-Arbel on Writing āThe Mannequinsā
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 ā¦
Nature vs Nurture: The Jed Allen Case | Ep. 218
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 ā¦
The Crime Roundup: October 2025
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 caseā¦
Religion, Race and Murder: The Joy Morgan Story | Ep. 217
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 ā¦
UNSOLVED: Who Killed Paul Logan? The Consett Murder Mystery (1993)
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 inā¦
S19E10 | Claire Hood (St Mellons, Cardiff, 1995)
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 ā¦
S19E09 | Lawrence Haggart (Larbert, Stirlingshire, 1996)
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 bā¦
Interview #72 | Anton Sullivan Discusses the Christophe Borgye Murder Case
In this interview episode, Iām 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 aā¦
S19E08 | Dr Barry Hounsome (Gosport, Hampshire, 2018)
In October 2018, the Hampshire town of Gosport was left reeling after the sudden and violent death of respected academic Dr Barry Hounsome.Barry was a devoted husband, a supportive son, and a stepfather who took on the role of āDadā with loā¦
S19E07 | Lara Perrill (Gillingham, Kent, 1991)
In November 1991, the Kent town of Gillingham was shaken by the senseless murder of 18-year-old Lara Perrill.Lara was a much-loved daughter, sister, niece, and grandchild. She was just beginning her adult life, spending time with friends anā¦
The Crime Roundup: September 2025
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in September 2025. From chilling local, natiā¦
S19E06 | Judith Richardson (Hexham, Northumberland, 2011)
In the summer of 2011, the market town of Hexham in Northumberland was left reeling after the sudden and violent death of one of its best-loved residents.77-year-old Judith Richardson was a familiar face in the community known for her gentlā¦
S19E05 | The Bradford Three (Bradford, West Yorkshire, 2009-10)
In the spring of 2010, the city of Bradford was shaken by a series of disappearances that struck at the very heart of its community. Three women, each with their own struggles and dreams, vanished within the space of a year, leaving their fā¦
S19E04 | Dianne Williamson (Filey, North Yorkshire, 2018)
In 2018, the seaside town of Filey was left reeling by the shocking death of 70-year-old Dianne Williamson. A devoted mother and grandmother, she was well-known for her kindness and the love she held for her family.But behind the warmth sheā¦
Interview #71 | Jade Cameron Discusses Her Career as a Trainee Detective
In this interview episode, Iām joined by former trainee detective Jade Cameron.When Jade finally achieved her dream of becoming a detective, she discovered that the reality wasnāt quite as she'd imagined. Living the Dream: Confessions of a ā¦
The Crime Roundup: August 2025
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in August 2025. From chilling local, nationaā¦
S19E03 | Gabrielle Chapman (Rugby, Warwickshire, 2010)
In 2010, the market town of Rugby in Warwickshire was shaken by a tragedy that few could have predicted. Gabrielle Chapman - known fondly as āGabiā to those closest to her - was a nurse and midwife who had dedicated her life to helping otheā¦
S19E02 | Saraya Broadhurst (Torquay, Devon, 2001)
In the early 2000s, the quiet seaside town of Torquay in Devon held a dark secret. One that would remain hidden for years before finally coming to light in the most harrowing of circumstances.Saraya Broadhurst was a woman marked by hardshipā¦
S19E01 | Pearl Gamble (Newry, Counties Down and Armagh, 1961)
In January 1961, the close-knit community of Newry in Northern Ireland was shaken to its core when a local teenager failed to return home from a Friday night dance event. As concern gave way to alarm, a major search effort was launched, butā¦
Interview #70 | Author T. Orr Monro Discusses Her Career as a CSI and Her CSI Ally Dymond Book Series
In this interview episode, Iām joined by T. Orr Monro.Tina is a former Crime Scene Investigator, teacher, and now police journalist who had dreamed of becoming an author for as long as she can remember. That dream became a reality in 2020 wā¦
British Murders Unsolved | Episode 7: Alistair Wilson (Nairn, Scottish Highlands, 2004)
In November 2004, a quiet evening in the Highland town of Nairn was shattered by an act of sudden and shocking violence. A young father was gunned down on his own doorstep in front of his wife, and the case would go on to become one of the ā¦
S18E10 | Nigel Neal (Douglas, Isle of Man, 1973)
In August 1973, a horrific discovery was made inside a popular Douglas restaurant on the Isle of Man. A man had been killed in a violent and sustained attack, and as word of the crime spread, it sent shockwaves across the island.The victim ā¦
The Crime Roundup: July 2025
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in July 2025. From chilling local, national,ā¦
S18E09 | Steven Hoskin (St Austell, Cornwall, 2006)
In the summer of 2006, emergency services were called to the foot of a railway viaduct in St Austell, Cornwall, where the body of a 39-year-old man was discovered.His name was Steven Hoskin, and while his death initially raised more questioā¦
S18E08 | Vicky Roberts (Daresbury, Cheshire, 2009)
In November 2009, a young newlywed seemingly vanished from the home she shared with her husband on a quiet Cheshire estate. Just five months earlier, sheād been a beaming bride, surrounded by friends and family, celebrating what should haveā¦
S18E07 | Michael Holding (Banchory, Aberdeenshire, 2007)
In October 2007, a quiet town in Aberdeenshire was rocked by a sudden disappearance. A respected member of the community, known for his successful career and love of golf, seemed to have vanished from his picturesque countryside home withouā¦
The Crime Roundup: Live at CrimeCon UK 2025 with Professor David Wilson
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in June 2025. From chilling local, national,ā¦
S18E06 | Kate Prout (Redmarley, Gloucestershire, 2007)
In November 2007, a woman vanished from her rural farmhouse in the Gloucestershire countryside without a trace. At first, it seemed she may have simply left - a private decision, perhaps, to start again elsewhere. But as days turned into weā¦
Crossover Episode | AITA?: John and Josh from 'Reddit on Wiki' Join Me for a Moral Dilemma Deep Dive
This weekās episode is a little different than usual - but stick with me, I promise itās worth it.Rather than diving into a British murder case or chatting with a true crime expert, Iām joined by my good mates John and Josh from across the ā¦
S18E05 | Kirsty Tidman (Charlton, Southeast London, 1997)
In May 1997, a teenage girl vanished from her home in southeast London. Sheād called her parents just an hour earlier. Then, nothing.What followed was a desperate search, a sudden death and a trail of evidence that pointed to someone close ā¦
S18E04 | Shay Kang (Rowley Regis, West Midlands, 2024)
In March 2024, a call to emergency services led police to a quiet home in the West Midlands. Inside, they found a child in bed, wrapped in a duvet. At first, it looked like she was sleeping. But appearances can be tragically deceiving.What ā¦
S18E03 | Canon Alun Jones (Llanberis, Gwynedd, 1982)
In October 1982, the peaceful village of Llanberis in North Wales was shattered by an unthinkable crime - the local rector had been found brutally murdered in his own home.Canon Alun Jones was a well-respected clergyman, known for his dedicā¦
S18E02 | Catherine Wells-Burr (Ashill, Somerset, 2012)
In September 2012, the town of Chard in Somerset awoke to devastating news - a car had been found engulfed in flames by the side of the A358, with the body of a young woman inside.23-year-old Catherine Wells-Burr had a bright future ahead oā¦
The Crime Roundup: May 2025
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in May 2025. From chilling local, national, ā¦
S18E01 | Susan Date (Watchet, Somerset, 1968)
In November 1968, the quiet coastal town of Watchet in Somerset was rocked by a murder that would haunt its residents for decades.15-year-old Susan Date was found dead on the beach at Helwell Bay, just a short distance from her home. Her inā¦
British Murders Unsolved | Episode 6: Adam Chadwick (Leeds, West Yorkshire, 2008)
On the evening of June 24, 2008, a young father opened the door of his sisterās Leeds home to a woman asking for someone named "Michelle". Moments later, Adam Chadwick was fatally shot by three masked men in what appeared to be a targeted aā¦
S17E10 | Jenny Methven (Forteviot, Perth and Kinross, 2012)
In February 2012, the peaceful village of Forteviot in rural Perthshire was shattered by a brutal crime that defied comprehension.80-year-old Jenny Methven was found dead in her cottage kitchen ā the victim of a savage and deliberate attackā¦
Interview #69 | N. Leigh Hunt Discusses School Shootings, Mass Murder and the Tragic Case of Leah Croucher
In this interview episode, Iām joined by author, crime historian, broadcaster and keynote speaker N. Leigh Hunt.A member of the American Society of Criminology, Nick is regarded as an expert on mass shootings and school attacks. He was recoā¦
S17E09 | Jason Comerford (Ancoats, Greater Manchester, 1994)
In February 1994, a night out in Manchester ended in tragedy when 21-year-old Jason Comerford was fatally stabbed as he made his way home.Despite hundreds of witness interviews, a Crimewatch appeal and a major investigation, the case went cā¦
The Crime Roundup: April 2025
In this monthly collaboration series, Adam from the UK True Crime podcast and I take a step back from individual cases to explore a curated selection of gripping crime stories that made headlines in April 2025. From chilling local, nationalā¦