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Fugitives: The Great Train Robbery - Part 3 29:18

5d ago29:18

29:18

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 be…

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Fugitives: The Great Train Robbery - Part 2 49:37

12d ago49:37

49:37

Step inside one of Britain’s most notorious crimes—the Great Train Robbery of 1963—in this gripping true crime podcast episode. Join journalist Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt as they uncover the real story behind the £2.6 million heist (worth over £70 million today) that stunned the nation. Featuring an exclusive interv…

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Fugitives: Life on the Run - Part 1 48:46

19d ago48:46

48:46

In this compelling episode of True Criminals, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero explore what it really means to live life on the run. Through firsthand stories and expert insight, they uncover the hidden realities of fugitives who slip through the cracks of justice—and those determined to catch them. Martin shar…

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Kenneth Noye: The Brink's-Mat Gold Robbery and Road Rage Killer 27:50

26d ago27:50

27:50

Uncover the explosive true story of Kenneth Noye, the criminal mastermind behind the notorious Brink’s-Mat gold robbery and the shocking M25 road rage murder. Join Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero as they expose Noye’s decades-long descent into violence, deception, and infamy. From the audacious £26 million gol…

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The Hatton Garden Heist: The Diamond Wheezers - Part 2: Inside the Mind of a Diamond Geezer 25:52

1M ago25:52

25:52

Easter 2015: While London slept, a geriatric gang of thieves, armed with drills and decades of criminal audacity, ransacked the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Centre, making off with over £14 million in jewels and gold. But their old-school methods collided spectacularly with the digital age, leading to their swift capture. In this gripping second part…

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The Hatton Garden Heist – The Diamond Wheezers, Part 1 45:41

1M ago45:41

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"Analogue villains in a digital age.” In this explosive opener to a two-part special, True Criminals co-hosts Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt dig into the extraordinary story of the 2015 Hatton Garden Heist – one of the boldest burglaries Britain has ever seen. Joining them is true crime heavyweight Wensley Clarkson – jo…

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Being Bronson: Part 2 – Is Britain’s Most Notorious Inmate a Scapegoat? 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

In the explosive conclusion of Being Bronson, True Criminals hosts Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt take you deep into the psyche of Charles Bronson, Britain’s most feared – and perhaps most misunderstood – prisoner. This gripping episode features an exclusive interview with Dr. Bob Johnson, the prison psychiatrist who wo…

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Being Bronson: Part 1 – Britain’s Most Notorious Prisoner 39:26

2M ago39:26

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Charles Bronson. A name that sparks fear, fascination, and endless debate. In Being Bronson: Part 1, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt takes us inside the life—and mind—of Britain’s most infamous inmate. For nearly 50 years, Bronson has lived behind bars, most of it in solitary confinement. His explosive reputation was immortalized in the 2…

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The Southport Murders: Part 2 – Youth Violence and Systemic Failures 34:40

2M ago34:40

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In this powerful conclusion to The Southport Murders, we uncover the full scope of a tragedy that shook Southport to its core. On July 29, 2024, a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club at HeartSpace Dance School became the scene of unimaginable horror when 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana launched a brutal knife attack, killing three young girls and injuring…

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The Southport Murders: Part 1 - Taylor Swift Party Turns to Tragedy 47:59

2M ago47:59

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On a warm July morning, a Taylor Swift-themed children’s holiday club in Southport should have been filled with dancing, joy, and summer fun. Instead, it became the site of a horrifying mass attack. In Part 1 of The Southport Murders, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt revisits the chilling events of July 29, when 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana…

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The Sarah Payne Case: Part 2 – Forensics, Justice, and a Law That Changed the UK 54:09

3M ago54:09

54:09

In the powerful conclusion of The Sarah Payne Case, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and Journalist Helen Fospero rejoin Detective Inspector Martyn Underhill to reveal how the investigation into Sarah Payne’s tragic murder reached its gripping finale. This episode explores the critical evidence that brought Roy Whiting to justice—highlight…

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The Sarah Payne Case: Part 1 – Surveillance, Secrets, and a Prime Suspect 50:06

3M ago50:06

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The abduction and murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne in July 2000 horrified the UK—and ultimately led to a historic shift in child protection legislation. In Part 1 Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined by Detective Inspector Martyn Underhill, one of the lead investigators on the case. Underhill offers an exclusive inside account of the early…

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Torso in the Thames: Part 2 – New Evidence, New Suspect 30:07

3M ago30:07

30:07

In the powerful conclusion of Torso in the Thames, Martin and Helen are once again joined by Police Commander Andy Baker to reveal the stunning new developments in this deeply disturbing case. Forensic science brings a game-changing revelation: isotope analysis suggests that Adam—the unidentified child victim—originated from Nigeria, not South Afri…

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Torso in the Thames: Part 1 – Ritual Murder or Something Else? 39:14

3M ago39:14

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On September 21, 2001, a horrifying discovery was made in London’s River Thames—the torso of a young African boy, dismembered and stripped of identity. The case was chilling, and what followed was one of the most disturbing and complex international investigations in British history. The victim, named Adam by investigators, appeared to be the subje…

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The Killing of Jill Dando: Part 2 – The Suspect, Theories, and Unanswered Questions 29:52

4M ago29:52

29:52

Who really killed Jill Dando? In this gripping conclusion to our two-part true crime series, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt, journalist Helen Fospero, and Detective Chief Inspector Hamish Campbell revisit the most controversial and puzzling elements of the case. This episode takes a deep dive into Barry George—the man once convicted of J…

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The Killing of Jill Dando: Part 1 – A Nation in Shock 49:16

4M ago49:16

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The murder of Jill Dando shocked the UK—this true crime podcast revisits the unsolved case that continues to baffle investigators. In Part 1 of our gripping two-part series, we explore the 1999 killing of BBC Crimewatch presenter and national treasure, Jill Dando, who was shot outside her home in a crime that stunned the nation. Despite one of the …

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Sleeping With a Psychopath: Part 2 - How Acklom Was Caught 44:49

4M ago44:49

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The final chapter in the Mark Acklom saga—global fraud, romance scams, and justice. Carolyn Woods and Martin Brunt reveal how a master manipulator was caught. In the gripping conclusion to our two-part true crime mini-series, Sleeping With a Psychopath, journalist Helen Fosperoand Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt uncover the global trail o…

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Sleeping With a Psychopath: Part 1 - The £850,000 Romance Scam 33:55

4M ago33:55

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Carolyn Woods shares how serial conman Mark Acklom posed as an MI6 agent and stole her life savings. A gripping true story of deception, love, and betrayal. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we delve into the jaw-dropping true story of Mark Acklom—a manipulative conman who deceived and defrauded Carolyn Woods out of £850,000 by posing as a charming…

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The Convex Conversation Takeover: Martin Brunt 52:43

5M ago52:43

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In case you didn't know, Helen hosts her own podcast, The Convex Conversation, where she interviews some of the world's most inspiring figures—including record-breaking athletes, explorers, royalty, scientists, and inventors. Before joining True Criminals, Helen had the opportunity to interview Martin about his remarkable career and his book, No On…

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The Knightsbridge Heist: Part 2 – Interview with the £60 Million Robber 35:28

5M ago35:28

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In the thrilling conclusion to our two-part series on the infamous Knightsbridge Heist, we unveil the shocking truth behind the world’s largest robbery through an exclusive interview with Valerio Viccei—the criminal mastermind himself. Join Sky News’ Martin Brunt as he recounts his pivotal trip to Italy, where he met Viccei for the first time and c…

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The Knightsbridge Heist: Part 1 – Inside Valerio Viccei’s £60 Million Robbery - Featuring Detective Dick Leach 33:01

5M ago33:01

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Discover the shocking details of the Knightsbridge Heist from 1987, one of the world’s largest robberies. Join Martin Brunt, Helen Fospero, and Dick Leach as they reveal how Valerio Viccei's £60 million heist was foiled. Exclusive insights and true crime storytelling await in this first part of our double episode. On July 12, 1987, one of the world…

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Madeleine McCann: Disappeared: Part 3 – Trolls, Tragedy & Truth 39:43

6M ago39:43

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In Part 3 of True Criminals, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero delve into the chilling consequences of online trollingand media pressure in the Madeleine McCann case. The episode explores how digital abuse, public scrutiny, and media sensationalism escalated to tragic outcomes, culminating in the heartbreaking death of Brenda Leyland. This raises crit…

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Madeleine McCann: Disappeared: Part 2 – Jim Gamble Breaks Down Operation Grange 43:35

6M ago43:35

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In Part 2 of Madeleine McCann: Disappeared, True Criminals takes you deeper into one of the most infamous missing persons cases of the 21st century. Hosts Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero speak with Jim Gamble, former head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) and the architect of the 2010 review that led to Operation Grange—t…

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Madeleine McCann: Disappeared: Part 1 42:03

6M ago42:03

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In Part 1 of Madeleine McCann: Disappeared, True Criminals investigates the shocking disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine McCann in 2007—one of the most infamous child abduction cases of the 21st century. Join Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and veteran journalist Helen Fospero as they explore the media frenzy, investigative flaws, a…

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The Soham Murders: How the Chilling Case Changed UK Child Protection Laws Forever 37:16

6M ago37:16

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This week on True Criminals, join Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and veteran journalist Helen Fospero as they investigate the chilling story that shocked Britain and changed child protection laws forever. In August 2002, the quiet town of Soham, Cambridgeshire, was thrust into the national spotlight when 10-year-old friends Holly Wells a…

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Muriel McKay: Mistaken Identity, Kidnap, Ransom and Murder 56:34

6M ago56:34

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True Criminals reopens the shocking 1969 Muriel McKay case — a chilling kidnap and murder driven by mistaken identity. Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero investigate one of Britain’s most haunting true crime stories. True Criminals revisits the case that gripped Britain in horror — the 1969 kidnap and murder of Muriel McKay, a woman mistakenly believed…

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Fred and Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors: Part 2 44:20

7M ago44:20

44:20

True Criminals concludes its two-part premiere with the shocking conclusion to the Fred and Rose West case. In Part 2, Martin Brunt and Helen Fospero are joined by journalist Howard Sounes to uncover the horrifying truth about the Wests' crimes, exploring the dark secrets and societal impact. Subscribe now! Welcome to the chilling conclusion of Tru…

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Fred and Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors - Part 1 45:30

7M ago45:30

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In Part 1 of True Criminals, we dive into the chilling story of Fred and Rose West’s infamous House of Horrors. Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero, uncover behind-the-scenes details, rare interviews, and the investigation that brought the Wests to justice. The True Criminals podcast debuts with a chilling two-par…

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True Criminals: Introduction 2:15

7M ago2:15

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Premiering on the 5th of November! Join us for a special double episode with Howard Sounes, the investigative author who first broke the notorious Fred and Rose West "House of Horrors" story. True Criminals is your ultimate source for in-depth explorations of historical crime cases, hosted by veteran crime reporter Martin Brunt and journalist Helen…

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Fugitives: The Great Train Robbery - Part 3 29:18

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Fugitives: The Great Train Robbery - Part 2 49:37

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Fugitives: Life on the Run - Part 1 48:46

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Kenneth Noye: The Brink's-Mat Gold Robbery and Road Rage Killer 27:50

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The Hatton Garden Heist: The Diamond Wheezers - Part 2: Inside the Mind of a Diamond Geezer 25:52

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The Hatton Garden Heist – The Diamond Wheezers, Part 1 45:41

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Being Bronson: Part 2 – Is Britain’s Most Notorious Inmate a Scapegoat? 39:46

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Being Bronson: Part 1 – Britain’s Most Notorious Prisoner 39:26

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The Southport Murders: Part 2 – Youth Violence and Systemic Failures 34:40

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The Southport Murders: Part 1 - Taylor Swift Party Turns to Tragedy 47:59

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The Sarah Payne Case: Part 2 – Forensics, Justice, and a Law That Changed the UK 54:09

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The Sarah Payne Case: Part 1 – Surveillance, Secrets, and a Prime Suspect 50:06

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Torso in the Thames: Part 2 – New Evidence, New Suspect 30:07

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Torso in the Thames: Part 1 – Ritual Murder or Something Else? 39:14

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The Killing of Jill Dando: Part 2 – The Suspect, Theories, and Unanswered Questions 29:52

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The Killing of Jill Dando: Part 1 – A Nation in Shock 49:16

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Sleeping With a Psychopath: Part 2 - How Acklom Was Caught 44:49

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Sleeping With a Psychopath: Part 1 - The £850,000 Romance Scam 33:55

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The Convex Conversation Takeover: Martin Brunt 52:43

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The Knightsbridge Heist: Part 2 – Interview with the £60 Million Robber 35:28

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The Knightsbridge Heist: Part 1 – Inside Valerio Viccei’s £60 Million Robbery - Featuring Detective Dick Leach 33:01

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Madeleine McCann: Disappeared: Part 3 – Trolls, Tragedy & Truth 39:43

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Madeleine McCann: Disappeared: Part 2 – Jim Gamble Breaks Down Operation Grange 43:35

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Madeleine McCann: Disappeared: Part 1 42:03

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The Soham Murders: How the Chilling Case Changed UK Child Protection Laws Forever 37:16

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Muriel McKay: Mistaken Identity, Kidnap, Ransom and Murder 56:34

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Fred and Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors: Part 2 44:20

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Fred and Rose West: Inside the House of Horrors - Part 1 45:30

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True Criminals: Introduction 2:15

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