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31 MAR

The Law That Changed Everything | Double Jeopardy in the UK

Double jeopardy is one of the most important principles in criminal law. The idea that once a person is found not guilty, they cannot be tried again for the same offence. But in the UK, that rule changed. In this episode of True Crime Catch Up, we explore the law of double jeopardy, the Criminal Justice Act 2003, and how advances in forensic science - particularly DNA evidence - have allowed some of the most serious cases to be reopened. From the murder of Julie Hogg to the landmark Stephen Lawrence case, we break down how “new and compelling evidence” can lead to a retrial years after an acquittal. But has this reform improved justice, or weakened it? We examine the ethical debate at the heart of double jeopardy: justice vs finality, the risk of wrongful convictions, and whether the state now has too much power. With real life cases, controversial retrials, and thought-provoking questions, this episode dives into one of the most debated topics in true crime. Can a jury ever truly be impartial the second time around? And what matters more - protecting the innocent, or ensuring the guilty don’t walk free? Follow True Crime Catch Up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our solo podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠British Murders with Stuart Blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UK True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 mar

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39 min
HACE 1 DÍA

The Slavery Case

In 2026 police visited a home in Gloucestershire to conduct a welfare check, what they walked into was a harrowing story of enslavement stretching back over two decades. Plus Poppy explores three mysterious deaths at a Florida school. New episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34 min
19/11/2025

UK Auditors: Harmless Trend or Serious Problem? | Plus This Week's UK Headlines & True Crime Talk

Are “auditors” harmless content creators or a growing problem on our streets in 2025? In this episode, we dive into the rise of YouTube and TikTok auditors - the confrontational filming trend blowing up across the UK. We break down why these channels are exploding, the ethics behind rage-bait content, and the real-world consequences for staff, security guards, and the public. We also explore the legal grey areas around public filming, drone use, privacy concerns, and why these videos spark such divided opinions online. Plus, we dig into the link between e-bikes and crime, surprising safety risks, and the stories behind recent e-bike-related deaths. Follow True Crime Catch Up on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our solo podcasts: ⁠British Murders with Stuart Blues⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠UK True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19/11/2025

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41 min
18 MAR

Serial Killer: The Vampire of Sacramento

In the late 1970s, Sacramento was shaken by a series of brutal killings carried out by Richard Trenton Chase, a man later labelled the “Vampire Killer.” Convinced that his blood was being poisoned and that he needed to survive by taking blood from others, his behaviour escalated from harming animals to attacking people. In just one month, six lives were taken. This episode explores who Richard Chase was, how his beliefs developed, and how a suburban city became the backdrop for one of the most disturbing true crime cases in American history. *** If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com. Paranormia is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 mar

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33 min
7 ENE

New York Murder of John Lennon | When Media Is Blamed for Violence

The 1980 murder of John Lennon in New York shocked the world, but what followed raised uncomfortable questions that continue to surface after acts of extreme violence. In this video, we examine the murder and the intense focus placed on The Catcher in the Rye, the book carried by his killer, Mark David Chapman. We explore how quickly media attention shifted from the crime itself to the idea that books, films, and popular culture can influence real-world violence, and whether that connection stands up to scrutiny. We also discuss wider examples of media being blamed after shocking crimes, from moral panics around horror films and the UK’s “video nasties”, to the lasting myths surrounding the murder of James Bulger. Alongside celebrity murders and high-profile cases, we look at how fame, cultural fear, and public outrage can shape the way violence is explained - often diverting attention away from mental health, obsession, and warning signs that go ignored. Follow True Crime Catch Up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our solo podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠British Murders with Stuart Blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠UK True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 ene

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36 min
7 ENE

Witches: The San Francisco Killers

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Michael and Suzan Carson drifted through the American West, moving between communes, shared apartments, and marijuana farms. They changed their names, adopted a patchwork belief system of mysticism and religion, and came to see themselves as warriors in a hidden war. Between 1981 and 1983, they killed three people and insisted their victims were witches. This episode traces how an ordinary couple built a shared delusion powerful enough to justify killing, and why the story has been remembered as something occult rather than what it was: a case study in belief, control, and the human capacity to turn ideology into violence. *** If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com. Paranormia is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 ene

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35 min
31/12/2025

UK True Crime in 2026: Major Trials, Justice Delays, and Cases to Watch

As 2025 draws to a close, attention is already turning to the major UK true crime trials and justice system developments expected in 2026, alongside growing concern that justice in some of the country’s most serious cases is taking far too long to arrive. In this video, we look ahead to the trials and investigations likely to dominate headlines next year. We examine upcoming court cases, politically sensitive prosecutions, and long-running investigations that raise difficult questions about accountability, fairness, and whether justice delayed has effectively become justice denied. We also discuss proposed reforms to the criminal justice system and what they could mean for the future of jury trials, reflect on which unresolved cases could see developments in 2026, and examine how true crime storytelling continues to evolve across podcasts, YouTube, television, and social media. Follow True Crime Catch Up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our solo podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠British Murders with Stuart Blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠UK True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31/12/2025

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38 min
31/12/2025

Voodoo Murder: The Hurricane Lovers

After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans was a city stripped bare. Zack Bowen, a former soldier, and Addie Hall, a poet and bartender, stayed behind, scavenging and living in the streets while photographed as symbols of defiance. A year later, Addie was killed, and Zack took his own life, leaving behind a shocking crime scene. This episode explores how disaster, trauma, and addiction turned a brief romance into tragedy, and why the story became mythologised as a “voodoo murder.” *** If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com. Paranormia is an Audio Always production. *** Support & Resources: This episode discusses suicide, domestic abuse, addiction, and trauma. If you or someone you love needs support, help is available: United Kingdom: Samaritans - Call 116 123 (24/7) or visit samaritans.org National Domestic Abuse Helpline - Call 0808 2000 247 (24/7) or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 (24/7) or visit 988lifeline.org Veterans Crisis Line - Call 988, then press 1, or text 838255 National Domestic Violence Hotline - Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org Australia: Lifeline Australia - Call 13 11 14 (24/7) or visit lifeline.org.au 1800RESPECT - Call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800respect.org.au Global: International Association for Suicide Prevention Find local helplines at findahelpline.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/12/2025

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41 min
HACE 23 H

Top 5 Most LUCRATIVE Heists In UK Crime History

hat are the biggest and most lucrative heists in UK crime history? In this episode of True Crime Catch Up, Stuart Blues and Adam Lloyd break down the Top 5 most lucrative heists ever carried out in the UK, ranked by today’s value. From the infamous Great Train Robbery of 1963 to the staggering City Bonds robbery of 1990, we explore the planning, execution, and aftermath of these high-stakes crimes. Along the way, we also discuss the Brink’s-Mat gold robbery, the Securitas depot heist, and the Knightsbridge Security Deposit robbery, uncovering how millions - and in some cases, hundreds of millions - were stolen in daring operations that shocked the nation. Inspired by a recent art theft in Italy and major international heists, this episode dives into the world of organised crime, insider involvement, and the psychology behind these audacious robberies. We also cover the mysterious theft and return of Charles Darwin’s stolen notebooks, a case where the true value goes far beyond money. If you’re fascinated by true crime, UK heists, unsolved mysteries, and real-life crime stories, this episode is packed with gripping details, shocking figures, and thought-provoking discussion. Follow True Crime Catch Up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to our solo podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠British Murders with Stuart Blues⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UK True Crime Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34 min
11 MAR

Hoax: The Fairies of Cottingley

The Cottingley Fairies might not seem like the kind of story you’d expect on Paranormia. In 1917, Frances Griffiths and Elsie Wright produced photographs that appeared to show tiny winged figures, ‘fairies’, dancing beside Cottingley Beck. What could have stayed a family joke quickly spread far beyond the Yorkshire village. The images reached Theosophists who believed they were proof of hidden worlds, and eventually Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, who published them in The Strand magazine and argued they might change how people think about reality. This episode explores how a childhood hoax became an international story, and why so many people, in a world still recovering from war and loss, wanted to believe it. *** If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com. Paranormia is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 mar

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29 min

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