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
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, nati…
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 gentl…
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 f…
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 she…
Interview #71 | Jade Cameron Discusses Her Career as a Trainee Detective
In this interview episode, I’m joined by former trainee detective Jade Cameron.When Jade finally achieved her dream of becoming a detective, she discovered that the reality wasn’t quite as she'd imagined. Living the Dream: Confessions of a …
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, nationa…
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 “Gabi” to those closest to her - was a nurse and midwife who had dedicated her life to helping othe…
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 hardship…
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, but…
Interview #70 | Author T. Orr Monro Discusses Her Career as a CSI and Her CSI Ally Dymond Book Series
In this interview episode, I’m 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 w…
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 …
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 …
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,…
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 questio…
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, she’d been a beaming bride, surrounded by friends and family, celebrating what should have…
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 withou…
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,…
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 we…
Crossover Episode | AITA?: John and Josh from 'Reddit on Wiki' Join Me for a Moral Dilemma Deep Dive
This week’s episode is a little different than usual - but stick with me, I promise it’s worth it.Rather than diving into a British murder case or chatting with a true crime expert, I’m joined by my good mates John and Josh from across the …
S18E05 | Kirsty Tidman (Charlton, Southeast London, 1997)
In May 1997, a teenage girl vanished from her home in southeast London. She’d 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 …
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 …
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 dedic…
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 o…
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, …
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 in…
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 sister’s 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 a…
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 — the victim of a savage and deliberate attack…
Interview #69 | N. Leigh Hunt Discusses School Shootings, Mass Murder and the Tragic Case of Leah Croucher
In this interview episode, I’m 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 reco…
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 c…
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, national…
S17E08 | Diana Garbutt (Melsonby, North Yorkshire, 2010)
In March 2010, the small Yorkshire village of Melsonby awoke to the kind of horror rarely seen outside the pages of crime fiction.40-year-old Diana Garbutt was found bludgeoned to death in her bed, and within minutes, a robbery was reported…
S17E07 | Gerald Corrigan (Holyhead, Anglesey, 2019)
In April 2019, the quiet Welsh island of Anglesey was rocked by a crime so bizarre and brutal it seemed almost fictional.74-year-old Gerald Corrigan was outside his remote coastal home when he was struck by a single crossbow bolt - a weapon…
S17E06 | Renee and Andrew MacRae (Dalmagarry, Scottish Highlands, 1976)
In November 1976, 36-year-old Renee MacRae and her 3-year-old son Andrew vanished without a trace after leaving their Inverness home for what was meant to be a weekend away.What followed was one of the most baffling missing persons cases Sc…
S17E05 | Susan Whiting (Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, 2015)
In August 2015, 20-year-old Susan Whiting vanished in Walsall after accepting an invitation to stay the night at a friend’s house.Susan, a kindhearted young woman with learning difficulties, was naturally trusting - something her killers ex…
S17E04 | Nikkita Grender-Brunnock, Kelsey-May and Missy (Newport, South Wales, 2011)
In 2011, 19-year-old Nikkita Grender was just weeks away from becoming a mother when her life was cut short in the most horrifying way. A fire tore through her Newport flat in the early hours of February 5, and as the smoke cleared, a darke…
The Crime Roundup: March 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 March 2025. From chilling local, national…
S17E03 | Alf Wilkins (Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 2001)
In February 2001, 67-year-old Alf Wilkins was killed in a fire deliberately set inside his Grimsby flat. But this wasn’t a random act of violence - it was the culmination of months of torment at the hands of his own neighbours.Despite being…
S17E02 | Julie Tennant (Ballymena, County Antrim, 2000)
In the early hours of August 5, 2000, Julie Tennant disappeared without a trace from her parents' home in Ballymena, Co Antrim. As days passed with no sign of the 21-year-old, a massive search effort was launched, but hopes of finding her a…
Interview #68 | A Murder on Campus: Brian and Cameron Santana the 1973 murder of Virginia Olson in North Carolina
I’m joined by Brian and Cameron Santana in this interview episode. The American brothers are a duo with a unique skill set - Brian, an English professor and Cameron, a police officer - who joined forces to crack one of North Carolina’s most…
S17E01 | Shafilea Ahmed (Warrington, Cheshire, 2003)
In September 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed vanished from her home in Warrington, Cheshire, leaving behind a worrying trail of unanswered questions. A bright and ambitious student, she had dreams of independence, but those dreams clashed …