The Killing of Tia Sharp: Part 2

Tia Sharp’s tragic murder shocked the nation, but the investigation revealed far more than her disappearance. In this gripping second episode, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero, with former Detective Chief Inspector Nick Scola, uncover the tense police operations, media scrutiny, and public outrage as Stuart Hazell’s horrific crimes came to light.Hear how investigators pieced together evidence, navigated a fear-driven police culture, and faced the pressures of solving a high-profile child murder. Explore the ethical dilemmas journalists confronted, the emotional toll on Tia’s family, and the intense public and online reactions following the case.This episode highlights how meticulous police work and overwhelming evidence led to Hazell’s conviction while examining the delicate balance between legal justice and the grief endured by Tia’s loved ones. Part 2 also honors Tia’s life, celebrating the vibrant, loving girl she was beyond the tragedy.#TrueCrimePodcast #TiaSharp #StuartHazell #BritishTrueCrime #ChildMurderCase #UKCrime #TrueCriminals #MartinBrunt #NickScolaIf you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminalsAs an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link:PayPal............................Follow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book: No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.