True Criminals is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero. Each episode offers a deep dive into historic and contemporary criminal cases, going beyond headlines to reveal exclusive insights and untold details. The show features interviews with senior detectives, investigative journalists, bestselling authors, and others directly connected to the crimes. Produced by Audio Bleach Global and led by BAFTA-winning producer Russell Barnes, it provides a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the criminal justice system.
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Myra Hindley: The Confession, the Detective and the Truth | Jean Ritchie
Twenty years after the Moors Murders, Myra Hindley finally began to confess. But was she genuinely remorseful, or simply hoping to secure parole?
Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined by journalist and author Jean Ritchie, who investigated Hindley's life and worked closely with Detective Chief Superintendent Peter Topping, the man who persuaded her to talk.
Jean reveals what happened be
Guantánamo: The Man They Tortured & The Investigator Who Tried to Stop It
One man was tortured at Guantánamo Bay. The other was an American investigator who fought to stop it. Today, they're friends.
In this extraordinary episode of True Criminals, Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt speak to Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who spent nearly 15 years imprisoned without charge, and Mark Fallon, the senior US counterterrorism investigator who challenged the government's b
Charles Bronson Parole Update: A Personal Letter from Britain's Most Notorious Prisoner
After more than five decades behind bars, Charles Bronson is once again fighting for his freedom. With another crucial parole hearing approaching, True Criminals hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero discuss the latest developments in the extraordinary case of one of Britain's most notorious prisoners.
In this episode, Martin reveals details of a personal letter he has received directly
The Babes in the Woods Murders: | Part 2 with author Jean Richie
In February 1990, seven-year-old Rachel Watts went out on her roller skates to buy sweets near her home in Brighton. On her way back, she encountered Russell Bishop — the man acquitted three years earlier of murdering Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows. Bishop abducted Rachel, drove her to Devil's Dyke, sexually assaulted and strangled her, and left her for dead.
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The Babes in the Wood Murders: | Part 1 with author Jean Ritchie
In October 1986, nine-year-old best friends Karen Hadaway and Nicola Fellows disappeared after going out to play near their homes on the Moulsecoomb estate in Brighton. The following afternoon, their bodies were discovered in Wild Park.
The case became known across Britain as the Babes in the Wood murders — one of the most notorious and heartbreaking cases in Br
Kerry Daynes: The Profiler - EXCLUSIVE PATREON EXTENDED EPISODE
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We welcome Kerry Daynes back to True Criminals for the second of two conversations with one of Britain’s leading consultant forensic
The 1MDB scandal – Clare Rewcastle Brown and the world’s biggest financial heist, Part Two
In this second of two special episodes of True Criminals, journalists Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined once again by investigative journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown, whose reporting helped expose Malaysia’s extraordinary 1MDB scandal and the disappearance of billions of dollars from a state investment fund.
With former Malaysian prime minister Najib Raza
“I Watched the Twin Towers Fall” | Helen Fospero Remembers 9/11
On September 11, 2001, Helen Fospero stood on the fire escape of her New York apartment and watched the unthinkable unfold.
Living just blocks from the World Trade Center and working as a British television correspondent in New York, Helen witnessed the second plane strike the Twin Towers. Then, as she tried to contact her cameraman and understand what was happening, she watched the South Tower c
The 1MDB scandal – Clare Rewcastle Brown and the world’s biggest financial heist, Part One
In this first of two special episodes of True Criminals, journalists Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined by investigative journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown, whose reporting helped expose the extraordinary corruption at the heart of Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal.
Rewcastle Brown’s investigation began in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, where the destruction of tropical rainf
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The Murder of Rachel Nickell: How Robert Napper Was Finally Caught - with special guest Bill Clegg KC
In Part One, Bill Clegg KC revealed how the case against Colin Stagg collapsed, leaving Rachel Nickell’s real killer free. In Part Two, the story turns to the man who actually murdered her: Robert Napper.
Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are once again joined by Bill, who found himself in an extraordinary position. Having defended Colin Stagg, he later represented Napper after he was charged with t
The Murder of Rachel Nickell: Bill Clegg KC on the Colin Stagg Honey Trap
In July 1992, Rachel Nickell was murdered in broad daylight on Wimbledon Common, with her two year old son nearby. The killing shocked Britain and triggered one of the most controversial murder investigations in modern British history.
Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined by Bill Clegg KC, the barrister who defended Colin Stagg, the innocent man police accused of Rachel's murd
Kerry Daynes: The Profiler
We welcome Kerry Daynes back to True Criminals for the second of two conversations with one of Britain’s leading consultant forensic psychologists.
Last time, we explored Kerry’s encounters with serial killer Dennis Nilsen. This time, the story is Kerry herself and an extraordinary career spent sitting opposite some of the most dangerous and complex people in the criminal justice system
Jimmy Savile: The Legacy of Abuse – Institutional Failures and Protecting Children with Simon Bailey - PART 2
Simon Bailey returns to the studio for the second part of our conversation examining the Jimmy Savile case and its lasting impact on safeguarding and policing in Britain.
For decades, Savile was able to exploit children and vulnerable people while enjoying extraordinary access to respected institutions and widespread public admiration. How did his offending remain unchecked for so long, and why w
Kerry Daynes on Dennis Nilsen | Inside the Mind of Britain's Notorious Serial Killer
Few people spent time talking to Dennis Nilsen after his conviction. Consultant forensic psychologist, Sunday Times bestselling author and host of The Profiler with Kerry Daynes, Kerry Daynes, did. In this episode of True Criminals, Kerry reflects on her conversations and correspondence with one of Britain's most infamous serial killers, offering rare insight into the psyc
Suzy Lamplugh: 40 Years On with Former DCI Michael Barley
Forty years after the disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh, former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Michael Barley returns to True Criminals to revisit one of Britain's most haunting unsolved cases. As the officer who established the original incident room on the night Suzy vanished and remained involved in the investigation for more than a decade, Mike offers an extraordinary ins
Jimmy Savile: The Legacy of Abuse – Exposing Institutional Failures and Protecting Children with Simon Bailey
How was Jimmy Savile able to abuse children and vulnerable people for decades while surrounded by powerful institutions, public admiration and extraordinary access? In this powerful episode of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero examine one of the most significant safeguarding failures in modern British history, exploring how opportunities to stop a prolific offender were repeatedl
Most Captivating Hosts – Thank You!
We're still pinching ourselves... 🎉
In this short bonus episode, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero reflect on an unforgettable evening at the True Crime Awards, where we were honoured to win Most Captivating Hosts.
A huge thank you to everyone at the True Crime Awards, the judging panel, and everyone involved in recognising the work that goes into bringing these stories to you each week. Most impor
Story of a Murder: Hallie Rubenhold on the Dr Crippen Case
This week on True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero revisit one of the most infamous murder cases in British history, the story of Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen. Joined by bestselling historian and author Hallie Rubenhold, they explore the murder of Belle Elmore and the extraordinary investigation that gripped the Edwardian world, from the first international manhunt to the pioneering use of wi
ITV’s Believe Me Review: The John Worboys Story Told Through the Victims | True Criminals
In this episode of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero take a closer look at ITV’s powerful drama Believe Me, which tells the story of convicted black cab rapist John Worboys through the experiences of his victims.
Having both followed and covered the case, Martin and Helen discuss how the four-part drama brings one of Britain’s most shocking criminal cases back into focus — not by cen
A Conversation with Jo Procter, CEO of Embrace Child Survivors of Crime
At True Criminals, we spend much of our time examining criminal investigations, court cases and the pursuit of justice. But what happens after the headlines fade? What support exists for children and families living with the lasting impact of crime?
We are incredibly proud to launch the first of four special episodes created in partnership with Embrace Child Survivors of Crime, a remarkable chari
John Worboys: The Black Cab Rapist — with Special Guest Carrie Johnson
A black cab was once considered the safest way home. For dozens of women, that faith was destroyed by one of Britain’s most prolific sexual predators.
In this special episode, we speak to Carrie Johnson, who was 19 when she got into a London black cab driven by the convicted serial rapist John Worboys. Johnson recounts the night she accepted what seemed an ordinary lift home, her role as a key wi
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Biggest Crisis Yet? | True Criminals Briefing
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains at the centre of an increasingly complex criminal investigation. In this special briefing episode of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero discuss the latest developments in the ongoing case and what they could mean moving forward. What initially appeared to be an inquiry connected to Andrew's former role as a UK trade envoy and his association with Jeff
The Brink’s-Mat Gold Heist | With Special Guest Former Flying Squad Commander Roy Ramm | PART 3
In the final chapter of this special three part series from True Criminals, the Brink’s Mat saga reaches its chilling, unsolved conclusion. The story moves from the immediate aftermath of the heist to the long, violent shadow it cast over the criminal underworld for more than three decades—culminating in a quiet garden in Essex.
Hosts Martin and Helen are reunited with former Metropolitan Police
The Brink’s-Mat Gold Heist | With Special Guest Former Flying Squad Commander Roy Ramm | PART 2
In Part Two of this special three part series from True Criminals, the Brink’s-Mat robbery enters a darker and far more complicated phase. The gold is gone, melted down and scattered through a web of handlers, front businesses and international money laundering networks stretching from London to the Caribbean.
Hosts Martin and Helen continue the story with former Metropolitan Police Commander and
True Criminals: Most Wanted – Operation Captura | In Partnership with the National Crime Agency & Crimestoppers
In this special episode of True Criminals, we examine the latest Operation Captura campaign, the long-running international manhunt led in partnership with the National Crime Agency, Crimestoppers, Spanish law enforcement, and UK policing partners.
Marking 20 years of Operation Captura, authorities have released a new Most Wanted list featuring 12 fugitives believed to be hiding in, or linked to,
The Brink’s-Mat Gold Heist | With Special Guest Former Flying Squad Commander Roy Ramm | PART 1
When six masked men burst into the Brinks Mat warehouse near Heathrow in the early hours of 26 November 1983, they expected cash. Instead, they stumbled upon nearly 6,800 gold bars worth £26 million, the biggest bullion robbery in British history. What followed would become one of the most notorious and far reaching criminal investigations the UK has ever seen.
In Part One of this special three p
Charles Bronson Thrown Into The Cage as Parole Looms | True Criminals Briefing
Just as he appeared to be edging closer to release, Charles Bronson was abruptly transferred to one of the most restrictive environments in the UK prison system. In this True Criminals briefing, we examine the circumstances surrounding his sudden move to HM Prison Wakefield and his placement inside what is known as the cage, effectively a prison within a prison.
The decision was made without prio
Muriel McKay: Have They Finally Found Her? | True Criminals Briefing
In this episode of True Criminals, we revisit the haunting case of Muriel McKay, the 1969 kidnap victim whose body has never been found.
Joining us in the studio is her grandson Mark Dyer, who shares a deeply personal update on the family’s relentless search for answers. After offering a one million pound reward, a new lead emerged that pointed to a possible burial site behind a betting shop in
Toni-Ann Byfield: The Hunt for "Cane" – with former Assistant Police Commissioner Neil Basu (Part 2)
The trail for a child’s killer had gone cold. The investigation was, in Neil Basu’s own words, “wobbling.” Then, from the shadows of North West London, a single street name emerged: Cane.
In the gripping conclusion of this two-part True Criminals special, Neil Basu QPM returns to reveal how the hunt for Toni-Ann Byfield’s murderer stretched from the streets of London to the heart of Toxteth, Live
Toni-Ann Byfield: The Investigation – with former Assistant Police Commissioner Neil Basu (Part 1)
In the early hours of September 14, 2003, seven-year-old Toni-Ann Byfield was fatally shot in the back inside a cramped bedsit in North London. She became a tragic victim of a violent drug feud—an innocent child caught in the crossfire after witnessing the murder of the man she knew as her father, Bertram “Blacker” Byfield.
In this exclusive two-part episode of True Criminals, we’re joined by Nei
Is Lucy Letby Innocent? Dr Svilena Dimitrova Explains the Evidence | Part 2
In the second and final part of this special two-part series, True Criminals continues its examination of the case of Lucy Letby — the neonatal nurse convicted at Manchester Crown Court of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
Letby is currently serving multiple whole life orders, following convictions secured after a lengthy investigati
Is Lucy Letby Innocent? Dr Svilena Dimitrova Explains the Evidence | Part 1
In this two-part episode of True Criminals, we explore one of modern Britain’s most debated true crime cases: is Lucy Letby innocent? This Lucy Letby podcast looks at the case of the neonatal nurse at the Countess of Chester Hospital convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to kill seven others, with an additional attempted murder conviction added after a 2024 retrial. She is serving 15
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor & Lord Peter Mandelson arrested over public office misconduct allegations | True Criminals Briefing
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, and Peter Mandelson are at the centre of major breaking news in the United Kingdom, following their arrests in connection with ongoing misconduct in public office investigations.
Both men have been arrested and questioned by police. Both have since been released. No charges have been brought.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has consistently
Delroy Grant: The Night Stalker - How DCI Colin Sutton Caught a Serial Predator - Part 2
In part two of this True Criminals double episode, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined by retired DCI Colin Sutton to reveal how the hunt for Delroy Grant finally turned after years of failure. Known as the Night Stalker, Grant terrorised vulnerable elderly victims across South London for nearly two decades, committing burglary, rape and sexual assault while evading capture despite leaving D
Delroy Grant: The Night Stalker - Inside the 17 Year Reign of Terror - Part 1
In this episode of True Criminals, Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero examine the shocking case of Delroy Grant, known as the Night Stalker. For nearly two decades, Grant terrorised elderly victims across South East London, breaking into their homes in the dead of night and committing a series of burglaries and sexual assaults that left communities living in fea
Manhunt: How DCI Colin Sutton Caught Levi Bellfield
How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace?
In this episode of True Criminals, legendary Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and veteran journalist Helen Fospero dive deep into one of the most chilling cases in British history: the hunt for serial killer Levi Bellfield.
Joining them in the studio is the man who finally brought him to justice, Retired DCI Colin Sutton. Known for his "old
Charles Bronson: Parole Update | True Criminals Briefing
Charles Bronson is often cited as Britain’s most notorious prisoner, having spent nearly 50 years behind bars. In this episode of True Criminals, Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Michael Peterson—the man who became an underworld icon and later transformed into the artist known as Charles Salvador.
Martin shares a u
John J. Lennon: Killer and Author, A Prison Interview
In a True Criminals exclusive first, the podcast interviews John J. Lennon, a writer and journalist currently serving a prison sentence at Sing Sing Correctional Facility following a conviction for murder. The interview, recorded inside the prison, examines Lennon’s account of his case, his life in custody, and his work as an author. Lennon is the writer of The Tragedy of True Crime, a book that e
Still Standing: Stabbed 24 Times While Pregnant | Natalie Queiroz | Part 3
He stabbed her 24 times and nearly killed her and her unborn baby now the system is preparing to let him walk free.
In the final part of this harrowing series, Natalie Queiroz reveals the devastating twist she never expected. Nearly a decade after surviving a brutal attempted murder, Natalie discovers that quiet policy changes could allow her attacker to move to an open prison years early, giving
Still Standing: Stabbed 24 Times While Pregnant | Natalie Queiroz | Part 2
After surviving a frenzied knife attack that nearly killed her and her unborn child, Natalie Queiroz is forced to confront an even more devastating reality: the man who tried to murder her was her fiancé, a partner she had trusted for decades, and the father of her baby.
In this second episode, Natalie takes listeners inside the aftermath of the attack, the physical pain, the psychological trauma
Still Standing: Stabbed 24 Times While Pregnant | Natalie Queiroz | Part 1
In March 2016, Natalie Queiroz was eight months pregnant, walking through a busy town centre in broad daylight, when a hooded man jumped onto her back and stabbed her 24 times with a 12-inch kitchen knife. Her lung collapsed. Her uterus was slashed. The blade missed her unborn baby by just two millimetres.
Against all odds, both Natalie and her daughter survived.
In this first episode, Natalie r
A Life of Crime: Martin Brunt | True Criminals Briefing
In this special True Criminals Briefings episode, Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero reflect on a remarkable year in crime reporting — and a defining moment in Martin’s four-decade career.
From the early days of Sky News in 1989 to some of the most notorious criminal cases of recent times, Martin looks back on the stories that shaped him: covering wars before c
True Criminals 2025 Christmas Special: Listener Q&A
You won’t believe the questions we got this Christmas! In this special festive Q&A episode of True Criminals, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero dive into the fascinating, chilling, and sometimes puzzling queries from our amazing listeners.
We want to start by thanking everyone who wrote in and shared their thoughts, theories, and questions with us. Your curiosity and engagement make this show
The Manchester Arena Bombing with special guest Neil Basu
At 10.31pm a pop concert turned into a war zone. Children were screaming, parents were searching in terror and Britain was once again under attack.
In this powerful episode of True Criminals, Sky News crime reporter Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero revisit the deadliest terror attack in the UK since 7 7. They take listeners back to the night of 22 May 2017 when a suicide bomber detonated
Hunting the Golden State Killer: Profiling Joseph D’Angelo with FBI Expert Julia Cowley – Part 2
The terror that gripped California for over a decade finally came into focus in 2018. Joseph James D’Angelo, a former police officer and seemingly ordinary father, was unmasked as the Golden State Killer – a serial predator responsible for at least 13 murders, over 50 rapes, and countless home invasions from the mid-1970s to the 1980s.
In this second part of our True Criminals special, Sky News c
Hunting the Golden State Killer: Insights from FBI Profiler Julia Cowley - Part 1
For more than ten years, California was terrorised by a phantom. A man who slipped into bedrooms, blinded victims with a flashlight, tied them up, and vanished before police ever arrived. He was a serial burglar, rapist and murderer who operated under multiple names , the Visalia Ransacker, the East Area Rapist, the Original Night Stalker, before the world finally knew him as the Golden State Kill
The Suzy Lamplugh Disappearance: Part 2
He confessed to Shirley Banks. But what about Suzy Lamplugh?
In this gripping second episode of our two-part series, True Criminals uncovers the terrifying link between two young women and one of Britain’s most dangerous predators. Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero trace how John Cannan, a convicted rapist and murderer, went from the shadows of Bristol to beco
The Suzy Lamplugh Disappearance: Part 1
A young estate agent leaves her office for a routine appointment and simply never returns. It is the kind of moment that stops ordinary life in its tracks and forces a country to look more closely at the shadows it usually ignores. In this first of two episodes, True Criminals follows the earliest steps of the investigation into Suzy Lamplugh’s disappearance and the man she was meant to meet, know
The Huntingdon Train Stabbings | True Criminals Briefing
In this special briefing of True Criminals, Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero break down the stabbing on the Doncaster to London Kings Cross train on 1 November 2025. Minutes after departing Peterborough, a lone passenger launched a knife attack, injuring several people.
Martin details how the driver alerted control and made an emergency stop at Huntingdon, wh
I am Madeleine: The Julia Wandelt Verdict | True Criminals Briefing
The woman who proclaimed, “I am Madeleine,” has finally heard her verdict.
In this special episode of True Criminals Briefings, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero uncover the extraordinary and unsettling story of Julia Wandelt, the young Polish woman who shocked the world by claiming she was Madeleine McCann, the British child who vanished from a Portuguese resort in 2007.
What began as an int
The Black Cab Rapist: John Worboys
He was the trusted face of London’s black cab trade, charming and friendly, always ready to share a drink to celebrate a big win. But the champagne John Worboys offered his passengers was laced with sedatives. The women who believed they were safe on their way home would wake up hours later with no memory, their trust betrayed.
In this gripping episode of True Criminals, Sky News crime correspond
Dr. Death: Harold Shipman the Serial Killer Doctor - Part 2
What happens when the world’s most prolific serial killer finally loses control?
In Part 2 of our two-part special on Dr. Harold Shipman, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero uncover what happened after Britain’s most infamous GP was found guilty of murdering his patients — and how his shocking suicide inside Wakefield Prison denied families the truth they so desperately sought.
Returning to the
Dr. Death: Harold Shipman the Serial Killer Doctor - Part 1
What happens when the person you trust most with your life, your family doctor, turns out to be one of the most prolific serial killers in history?
In this chilling two-part special of True Criminals, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero uncover the horrifying story of Dr. Harold Shipman, the GP who murdered more than 200 of his patients while maintaining the façade of a caring, beloved community
The Night Stalker: Part 2 with special guest Dr. Amanda Vicary
Step back into the sweltering summers of 1984 and 1985 as journalists Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt return to the chilling case of Richard Ramirez, the man who became known as “The Night Stalker.” From the sensational trial to his cult-like following of fans, we unpack the psychological forces that turned one of California’s most feared serial killers into a figure of morbid fascination.
This e
Myra Hindley: Britain’s Most Hated Woman - Part 2 with Howard Sounes
In the early 1960s, a young couple from Manchester fell in love and together became the most reviled killers in British history. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley’s sadistic crimes shocked the nation, leaving five young victims buried in shallow graves across the bleak Saddleworth Moor. Their names are now synonymous with horror, and the story still chills Britain to this day.
In this second episode of
Myra Hindley: Britain’s Most Hated Woman
In the early 1960s, a young couple from Manchester fell in love, and together became the most reviled killers in British history. Ian Brady and Myra Hindley’s sadistic crimes shocked the nation, leaving five young victims buried in shallow graves across the bleak Saddleworth Moor. Their names are now synonymous with horror and the story still chills Britain to this day.
In this powerful two part
True Criminals Briefing | Madeleine McCann: Christian B breaks silence after prison release
When Christian B walked free from a German prison this month, the only official suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann stepped back into the spotlight, and straight into controversy.
In this True Criminals Briefing, Sky News crime correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero unpack the extraordinary scenes around his release, the media circus that followed, and the prosecutor
Stephen Lawrence: Legacy with special guest Neil Basu
We conclude this special double episode of True Criminals and are joined in the studio today by Neil Basu, former Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
Stephen Lawrence's murder in 1993 exposed shocking truths about institutional racism and failure within British policing.
In this powerful conclusion, hosts Martin Brunt (Sky News Crime Correspondent) and Helen Fospero talk to Basu
Stephen Lawrence: Legacy
In April 1993, 18 year old Stephen Lawrence, a bright and ambitious student, was murdered in a racist attack that shook Britain and exposed serious failings in the Metropolitan Police. His death, and the long fight for justice, transformed policing, the law, and race relations across the UK, leaving a legacy that continues to influence society more than 30 years later.
In this powerful two part e
The Fred West Tapes: with special guest Howard Sounes
This week on True Criminals, we’re joined once again by long-time friend of the show, bestselling author and true crime expert Howard Sounes, as he explores the infamous murders committed by Fred and Rose West.
Howard, who broke major stories on the investigation and coined the term House of Horrors, talks about the hit Netflix documentary Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story and his chilling
True Criminals Briefing | Madeleine McCann: Hit & Run Victim?
In this special True Criminals Briefing episode, we bring you the latest updates on the ongoing mystery of Madeleine McCann, one of the world’s most haunting and unsolved missing persons cases.
Martin and Helen discuss Martin’s recent trip to Portugal with Sky News. He shares new insights into the Madeleine McCann case, examining the release of prime suspect Christian Brueckner, the evidence pros
Manhunter: The hunt for Kevin Parle with Peter Bleksley
This week on True Criminals, hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and Journalist Helen Fospero, we investigate one of Britain’s most notorious fugitives, Kevin Parle.
Parle, also known as “Hemp,” is wanted by police for two brutal murders in Liverpool: the 2004 shooting of 16-year-old Liam Kelly and the 2005 killing of young mother Lucy Hargreaves. For more than 20 years, Kevin Parl
Kill List: Exposing the Darknet's Deadly Marketplace - Part 2
Carl Miller, the investigative journalist behind the award-winning true crime podcast Kill List, joins Helen and Martin again in the studio for the second part of this conversation. This episode delves deeper into the dark web assassination market, revealing a world where online fantasy bleeds into real violence. Carl and his team exposed a hitman-for-hire site with 175 people targeted for murder.
Kill List: Exposing the Darknet's Deadly Marketplace - Part 1
Inside Carl Miller’s Killer Podcast
Helen and Martin are joined by investigative journalist Carl Miller, creator of the hit podcast Kill List, as he reveals a chilling story of a dark web assassination marketplace, where users paid in cryptocurrency to have real people killed. With thousands of names, detailed profiles, and conversations unfolding in real time, Carl navigates the terrifying line
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 inv
The Killing of Tia Sharp - Part 1
In August 2012, the disappearance of 12-year-old Tia Sharp from her home in New Addington, South London, became one of the most heartbreaking and high-profile true crime cases in British history. In this gripping first episode of a two-part investigation, True Criminals revisits the shocking murder that stunned the UK and exposed the dark truth hiding within a family home.
Hosted by Sky News Crim
Forensic Breakthroughs with Ray Fysh: The Bombs and the Bullets
We conclude our two-part special with forensic science legend Ray Fysh, former advisor to the Metropolitan Police. Joined by hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt, Ray details the pivotal investigations that shaped modern British policing. In this episode, discover the explosive forensic breakthroughs behind London’s most infamous cases.
What You'll Hear:
Gangland Forensics: The inside story
Forensic Breakthroughs with Ray Fysh: Sarah Payne, The M25 Rapist & The Bedsit Murders
This week on True Criminals, hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined by former Metropolitan Police forensic advisor Ray Fysh, author of Shallow Graves: My life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest Cases. In part one of this two-part special, Ray shares his involvement in three of the UK's most notorious cases: the murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne, the M25 rapist Anthony Imiela,
Lord Lucan: Murder, Mystery & Disappearance - Part 2
Join journalist Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt on True Criminals as they continue their gripping investigation into one of Britain’s most enduring mysteries: the disappearance of Lord Lucan. In Part 2, we’re joined again by investigative journalist Glenn Campbell, whose decades-long pursuit of the truth has unearthed startling new evidence.
This episode picks up where
Lord Lucan: Murder, Mystery & Disappearance - Part 1
Step inside one of the UK’s most infamous murder mysteries in this gripping two-part special of True Criminals. Hosted by award-winning journalists Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt, we uncover the shocking events of November 7, 1974—the night Sandra Rivett was brutally murdered and Lord Lucan, one of Britain’s most notorious aristocrats, vanished without a trace.
In Part 1, we take you deep into th
7/7: Reporting Terror – The London Bombings Part 2
Twenty years after the devastating 7/7 London bombings, True Criminals returns with Part 2 of its powerful two-part special, uncovering the untold stories behind the UK’s deadliest terrorist attack since Lockerbie.
Back in the studio, Chris Webb — former Head of News and Deputy Director of Media & Communications at the Metropolitan Police — shares insider insight into the intense manhunt for the
7/7: Reporting Terror – The London Bombings Part 1
Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings, True Criminals revisits the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil since Lockerbie.
In Part 1 of this powerful two-part episode, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero relive the chaos of July 7th, 2005—when four coordinated suicide bombings struck London’s transport network, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds.
True Criminals: Briefing | Muriel McKay: £1 Million Reward & Breakthrough Leads
Mark Dyer, the tireless grandson of Muriel McKay, has offered a £1 million reward leading to the ultimate recovery of his grandmother. To keep you better informed on breaking developments in the cases we cover, we're launching True Criminals: Briefings, our new spin-off series for urgent updates.
In this inaugural briefing, join hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt as they revisit the chilling 19
The Night Stalker: Part 1
Step back into the sweltering summers of 1984 and 1985 as we unravel the chilling true story of Richard Ramirez — the man who would become known as "The Night Stalker." In this gripping first part of our two-episode special, we examine the wave of violence that swept across California, leaving fear and chaos in its wake.
From quiet Los Angeles neighborhoods to the bustling streets of San Francisc
Wrongly Accused: The Joanna Yeates Murder
In this gripping episode of True Criminals, hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero revisit one of the most chilling and controversial murder cases in recent British history — the 2010 killing of Joanna Yeates, a 25-year-old landscape architect whose disappearance just before Christmas shocked the nation.
Join Martin, who covered the case live for Sky News, as he recounts the intense missing persons
Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 2
In Part 2 of Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story, True Criminals returns to one of the UK’s most disturbing miscarriages of justice.
After serving 38 years in prison for the 1984 murder of schoolgirl Diane Sindall, Peter Sullivan has been officially exonerated, following a groundbreaking Y-STR DNA test that proved his innocence and led to his conviction being overturned.
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Wrongfully Convicted: The Peter Sullivan Story - Part 1
Uncover the unbelievable true story of Peter Sullivan, wrongfully convicted for the 1986 murder of 21-year-old Diane Sindall, in this gripping two-part series from True Criminals, hosted by Sky News crime correspondent Martin Bruntand journalist Helen Fospero.
In part one, we revisit the brutal crime that shocked Birkenhead and sparked one of the UK's most notorious wrongful convictions. Diane Si
Fugitives: The Great Train Robbery - Part 3
In the final episode of Fugitives, Martin and Helen conclude their conversation with Nick Reynolds, son of Bruce Reynolds — the man behind the Great Train Robbery.
This chapter unpacks the long aftermath of one of Britain’s most audacious crimes: the downfall of key figures like Charlie Wilson and Buster Edwards, the hidden cost to families left behind, and the heavy legacy that followed them all
