A Psychopath At School: The Sickening Crimes Of Ian Huntley (Part 1)

ExplicitWhen 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman vanished from the quiet town of Soham in 2002, Britain was gripped by a tragedy that quickly spiralled into one of the most disturbing child murder cases in modern history. In this first episode of a three-part investigative series, Psycho Killer: Shocking True Crime Stories examines the early signs, missed red flags, and manipulative behaviours of Ian Huntley—the school caretaker who inserted himself into the heart of the investigation… while knowing exactly what had happened to the girls.🎧 Expect meticulous research, forensic detail, and professional insight. This isn’t just another retelling — it’s a deep, intelligent dive into a killer’s psychology and the systemic failures that allowed him to remain hidden in plain sight. 🔍 What makes us different?Gold-standard journalismAuthenticated historical and psychological analysisReal-world experience: one presenter is a former police detective; the other has worked in child protection educationBest-in-class true-crime storytelling with integrity and depth👉 Support our work on Patreon to help us keep producing intelligent, meaningful true-crime content: https://www.patreon.com/PsychoKillerPodcast🌐 Explore 70+ gripping episodes on notorious criminals — from Jimmy Savile to Jack the Ripper — at https://psycho-killer.co🔗 Listen to Part 1 now — and subscribe so you don’t miss Parts 2 and 3, where we explore the media’s role in unmasking Huntley, Maxine Carr’s disturbing involvement, and the psychological profile that puts him squarely on the psychopathy spectrum.Acknowledgements & Source Material BBC 10 O'clock News (2003). Huntley and Carr sentenced – Duncan Kennedy reports. Watch on YouTubeBBC Six O'clock News (2002). Police retrace the last-known steps of the missing ten-year-olds – Clarence Mitchell reports from Soham. Watch on YouTubeCNN (2002). News report on Soham murders: police announcement that two bodies had been found. Watch on YouTubeGood Morning Britain/The Sun (n.d.). Huntley 'apologises' for Soham murders. Watch on YouTubeThe Independent (2022). Journalist Brian Farmer recalls Soham killer’s suspicious answers 20 years on. Watch on YouTubeITV News (2013). Soham 10 Years On – includes Jeremy Thompson's interview with Maxine Carr. Watch on YouTubeITV News (2010). Ian Huntley recovers after prison attack. Watch on YouTubeITV News at 10 (2002). Ian Huntley will stand trial next summer. Watch on YouTubeITV News (2002). Jeremy Thompson's interview with Ian Huntley. Watch on YouTube