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S2 Ep 6The One-Legged Trainspotter (Part 1 of 3): Julie's Story.

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This week, in the first part of a trilogy of episodes on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we look at the first act in a shocking case from the early 1990's that was to ultimately involve several police forces, the brutal murder of a young woman, and an insight into one of the most devious and callous minds in British criminal history....Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop"All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcasts this week:FAPP Podcast and Murderous Minors Podcast References/Recommended Books/Text:Crimewatch Solved Unmasking Mr Kipper The Jigsaw Man CrimeBuster Remembering Julie Dart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 201851 min

S2 Ep 5The Ronan's Park Murders

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we make the journey across the Irish Sea to early 1990's Dublin, and a house that was in less than the space of one year, the scene of two shocking murders by a killer who had a disturbing sexual fetish......Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop"All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Recommended Podcasts this week:Felon True Crime Podcast and The Asian Madness Podcast Follow/Support/Contact The True Crime Enthusiast: Facebook Facebook Discussion Group Twitter Instagram Wordpress Blog Patreon Page Remembering Mary and Patricia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 20181h 2m

S2 Ep 4The Murder Of Sophie Hook

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we look back at a shocking and tragic case from the mid 1990's, and one from TTCE's home area of North Wales. This is known as "the crime which broke the Nation's heart"..... and this episode does have sensitive content that some listeners may find upsetting, disturbing or offensive. Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop"All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Recommended Podcasts this week:Lustmordia Podcast and Occultae Veritatis Podcast Follow/Support/Contact The True Crime Enthusiast:Facebook Facebook Discussion Group Twitter Instagram Wordpress Blog Patreon Page References:Howard Hughes - INNOCENT Remembering Sophie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 20181h 9m

S2 Ep 3The Unsolved Murder Of Josephine Backshall (Collaboration w The Outlines Podcast)

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For this week's episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, I have teamed up with Jess Carter, host of The Outlines Podcast, in a special dual podcast collaboration covering the unsolved 1974 murder of Essex woman Josephine Backshall. Jess is covering the case over at Outlines, whilst for my part I'm theorising what happened and looking at a few scenarios based on the evidence available. Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop"All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Recommended Podcast this week: The Outlines PodcastFollow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:Facebook Facebook Discussion GroupTwitter InstagramWordpress Blog Patreon Support Page Remembering Josephine Backshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 201836 min

S2 Ep 2Blackmail, Brutality, and Baby Food.

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Episode 2 of Series 2 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast recounts two tales, from the late 1980's and the late 1990's, of people going to the most extreme and horrific means to try to get what they want. One for financial gain, and one for sexual pleasure....this episode does have content that some listeners may find disturbing or offensive. Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop"All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcasts this week:True Crime Finland and Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:FacebookFacebook Discussion Group Twitter Instagram Wordpress Blog Patreon Page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20181h 3m

S2 Ep 1The Beast Of Bermondsey

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For the first episode of Series 2 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we go back to the late 1980's, and to a district of South London, to learn about the truly horrendous crimes of a despicable creature....Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop"All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcasts this week: Wining About Crime and Killafornia DreamingFollow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:FacebookFacebook Discussion Group Twitter InstagramWordpress Blog Patreon Page References:Clara Kirton Unsolved Murder Remembering Irene, and all of the other ladies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 201859 min

"The Maniac In The Marigolds" - Update March 2018

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A short update concerning recent developments on the case featured in Episode 22 of Series 1 of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, "The Maniac In The Marigolds"Music used in this episode: "Easy Life" by Lee Rosevere from the album "The Big Loop"All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 201810 min

S1 Ep 24The Hull Arsonist

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The season finale of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast looks at a case from the archives, and the exploits of what was, for a time, Britain's biggest multiple killer....Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin MacleodAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcast this week: Men's ReaFollow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast: Facebook Facebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagram Wordpress Blog Patreon Supporter's Page Remembering the people of Hull, all who were affected by one man's actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 20181h 2m

S1 Ep 23Devil Masks And Playing Cards

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Back in South Yorkshire in the late 1980's on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, as we look back at an unbelievable 56 hours in which a disturbed individual chose the very worst way to become known....Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin Macleod All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcast this week:The Outlines Podcast Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:FacebookFacebook Discussion GroupTwitterInstagramWordpress Blog Patreon Supporters Page References/Further ReadingLife Means Life - Nick Appleyard Men Of Blood - Elliott Leyton Documentary - When Life Means Life Remembering Stasys, Elsa, Raymond, Marcus and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 201854 min

S1 Ep 22"The Maniac In The Marigolds"

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Two unsolved cases from Yorkshire in the 1960's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, plus the account of the horrific crime of the man who may just be responsible for them....Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin MacleodAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcasts this week: True Crime Island The Unseen Podcast Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:Facebook Facebook Discussion Group TwitterInstagram Wordpress Blog Patreon Supporters Page References/Further ReadingUnsolved Murders In South Yorkshire - Scott Lomax Unsolved Murders Around Derbyshire - Scott Lomax BBC Radio 4 Podcast - Who Killed Elsie Frost? www.whokilledelsiefrost.com Remembering Anne, Elsie, Shirley, their families and the countless other girls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 20181h 1m

S1 Ep 21The "Little Argument"

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we look back at a case that spans nearly twenty-five years in total, and learn just how much of an understatement a little argument can be.....Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin MacleodAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:Facebook Facebook Discussion Group Twitter Instagram Patreon Page Wordpress Blog Remembering Pia, Hazel and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 201848 min

S1 Ep 20The Hair Fetishist

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A disturbing and time-spanning, country spanning case this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where we look at the crimes of a deeply disturbed individual - with a fetish for hair. And murder.Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin MacleodAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:Facebook Twitter Instagram Blog Patreon Page Recommended Further Reading:The Cutter - Michael Litchfield Murder of Jong-Ok Shin Remembering Elisa Claps, Heather Barnett, and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 20181h 9m

S1 Ep 19Listener Week.

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, it's my pleasure to bring something a bit different - as it's listener week!! The cases you'll hear this week have been written and submitted by listeners to the show - in their own words and their own style - I've just presented.Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin MacleodAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:FacebookTwitterInstagramWordpress BlogPatreon PageWith thanks this week to the Creators - check out the following links:Considering Cold CasesKingpin - Lords Of The UnderworldRemembering Mandy Zani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 201847 min

S1 Ep 18The Anglesey Vampire

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On The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast this week, we are in the host's home area of North Wales for one of the most horrific and chilling cases in British criminal history. As you can tell from the title, this one's a grisly one....Warning: This episode contains disturbing descriptions of crime that may upset listeners. Discretion is advised.Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin MacleodAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast:Facebook Podcast Twitter Instagram Patreon PageRecommended Podcast Episodes this week:They Walk Among Us True Crime Finland True Crime Sweden Remembering Mabel Leyshon: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 20181h 4m

S1 Ep 17The Dogwalker Slayings

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We are all over the UK this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, looking at four unsolved murders spanning a period of eleven years, and beginning in the late 1980's. Please join The True Crime Enthusiast, as this week, we ask:Is there a "Dogwalker Slayer" on the loose......?Music used in this episode: "Impact Prelude" by Kevin MacleodAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcast: The Outlines PodcastContact/Follow/Support The True Crime EnthusiastFacebook Instagram Twitter Patreon Page Remembering Helen, Kate, Julia, Lyn and their families and loved ones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 201857 min

S1 Ep 16"The Beast Of Manchester"

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We are back to the city of Manchester in the mid-1970's this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where we take a look back at a killer whose crimes were so savage that he earned himself the sobriquet "The Beast Of Manchester". Heard of him? You will have after this weeks episode……Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere Available from Happy Puppy Records All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Recommended Podcasts this weekExtraordinary Stories PodcastTrue Crime Sweden PodcastSources/Recommended Reading and ViewingLife Means Life - Nick AppleyardCause Of Death - Dr. Geoffrey GarrettWhen Life Means Life - Trevor Hardy (Documentary)Contact/Follow Me:FacebookTwitterInstagramRemembering Lesley, Wanda, Sharon, Dorothy, and "The Angel". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 201857 min

S1 Ep 15"The Gay Slayer" - Part 2

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The concluding part of a two-part episode as this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast we are once again back in London in 1993, and learn just who The Gay Slayer was, where he'd come from, and what happened next…….Link to the recommended podcast this week: The Unseen PodcastMusic used in this episode: "Peaceful Mind" by BorrtexAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)References/Further Reading/Viewing:Life Means Life - Nick Appleyard Murder By Numbers - Anna Gekoski Picking Up The Pieces - Paul Britton Real Crime documentary on "The Gay Slayer" GALOP (LGBT+ Anti Violence Charity) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 201854 min

S1 Ep 14"The Gay Slayer" - Part 1

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In the first of a two-part episode, this week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast we are back in London in 1993, and learn just how horrific one man's New Year resolution ended up being…….Link to the recommended website/blog this week: http://thetruecrimefiles.com/Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere Available from Happy Puppy Records All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 201843 min

S1 Ep 14Bonus Episode - The Murder Of Claire Woolterton

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So, it's Christmas. And as hinted in weeks gone by, I worked on a little bonus episode just to see out the year - I hope it entertains. See you all VERY early in 2018. TTCEMusic used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere Available from Happy Puppy Records All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 201734 min

S1 Ep 13West Midlands Unsolved

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we take a look back at a trilogy of horrific unsolved murders from the UK are of the West Midlands, in the city of Birmingham. A single, a double, and a triple.....Music used in this episode: "Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee Rosevere Available from Happy Puppy Records All music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 201751 min

S1 Ep 12The "Human Torch" Murders

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Please join The True Crime Enthusiast back in 1989 for this week's episode - to London's Soho district. It was there that the evil and callous actions of one man were to have devastating and long reaching consequences for a number of people......Music used in this episode:"Wasn't What I Expected" by Lee RosevereAvailable from Happy Puppy RecordsAll music used is sourced from http://freemusicarchive.org/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 201740 min

S1 Ep 11Monarch Man - The DJ Rapist

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we go back to the summer of 1998. A horrific and prolongued sex attack on a young girl was to open the floodgates and lead to the hunt for a serial rapist who is one of the most prolific sex attackers in British criminal history. This week’s shoutout - truecrimefinand.squarespace.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 201744 min

S1 Ep 10The “Monster of Worcester”

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we go back to the English city of Worcester in 1973 - where the actions of one man would leave so many people shocked and sickened by his horrific crimes, crimes that still affect even now, many years later……. Facebook - The True Crime EnthusiastTwitter - @tc_enthusiastInstagram - truecrimeenthusiastWordpress Blog - truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com This week’s recommended podcast - The Asian Madness Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 201736 min

S1 Ep 9Code Of A Killer:

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Join The True Crime Enthusiast, as this week we look back at a groundbreaking case from Leicestershire in the early 1980’s. Two murders, 3 years apart. Two groundbreaking actions. Two legal firsts. And a chance conversation in a pub was to be the knot that would tie them all together……. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 201747 min

S1 Ep 8One Man’s Fatal Obsession:

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we go back to the city of Bristol in 1987, just eight weeks after the infamous Hungerford Massacre, and learn how one man’s obsession with it was to spill out into an orgy of violence, that was to leave many lives destroyed….. Facebook - The True Crime EnthusiastTwitter - @tc_enthusiastInstagram - truecrimeenthusiastWordpress Blog - truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 201734 min

S1 Ep 7The Cold Case Of Norah Trott

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we look at a horrific and vicious sex killing that remained unsolved for many years, until a cold case review came to it many years later……..Also this week, the recommended Blog mentioned in the podcast can be found at: The Keeley Chronicles Facebook - The True Crime EnthusiastTwitter - @tc_enthusiastInstagram - truecrimeenthusiastWordpress Blog - truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 7, 201737 min

S1 Ep 6The Halloween Murders

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Join The True Crime Enthusiast, as this week on the podcast we look back at the cases of a pair of brutal and unsolved murders from the cold cases of the UK that took place on this very night, Halloween night, many years apart……. Contact:Facebook - The True Crime EnthusiastTwitter - @tc_enthusiastInstagram - truecrimeenthusiastBlog - truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com Sources:Newcastle Evening Chronicle ArticleBristol Post Article Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 201733 min

S1 Ep 5“Back In 2 Minutes”

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Join The True Crime Enthusiast, as this week we take a look back at one of North Wales’ strangest cases, the disappearance of middle aged shopkeeper Trevaline Evans on a hot summer’s day in 1990….. Facebook - The True Crime EnthusiastTwitter - @tc_enthusiastInstagram - truecrimeenthusiastBlogsite - truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 201733 min

S1 Ep 4The Stockwell Strangler (Part 2):

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Join The True Crime Enthusiast as this week on the podcast we conclude the disturbing case of The Stockwell Strangler - the evil killer who caused fear and carnage to the elderly throughout South London over the hot summer of 1986… Facebook - The True Crime EnthusiastFacebook Discussion Group - The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast Discussion GroupInstagram - truecrimeenthusiastTwitter - @tc_enthusiast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201730 min

S1 Ep 3The Stockwell Strangler (Part 1):

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This week on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, we look back at the summer of 1986 - when pensioners in South London were left in fear by a faceless, deranged killer that struck in the dead of night……Join The True Crime Enthusiast as this week, in the first of a two-part case, the case of The Stockwell Strangler is looked at…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 201728 min

S1 Ep 2The Beast Of Jersey:

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Join The True Crime Enthusiast, as this week we look back at the disturbing and horrific case of a sex attacker that terrorised the Channel island of Jersey for more than a decade, in Episode 2 - The Beast Of Jersey…. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 201737 min

S1 Ep 1The Ossett “Exorcist” Murder

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Welcome to the premiere episode of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast……Join Paul, the host, as we look at a bizarre and shocking case from the UK from the mid 1970’s, involving religious mania, alleged demonic possession, exorcism - an an unbelieveably shocking and ghastly crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 201727 min

A Warm Welcome To/From The True Crime Enthusiast

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Sep 17, 20174 min