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Channel • 9 Shows

True Crime

True Crime

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True Crime

True Crime

Updated weekly
True Crime

True Crime

Weekly series
True Crime

True Crime

Series
True Crime

True Crime

Updated 26/11/2024
True Crime

True Crime

Updated weekly
True Crime

True Crime

Updated weekly

16/01/2024

1. A crime of pattern

What does a stalker look like to you? Can you see them? Do they look familiar? Journalist Ruchira Sharma sets out to discover what stalking actually is, and delves into the five typologies of stalking: rejected, intimacy seeking, incompetent, resentful, and predatory. What drives each of these cases? Is it obsession, or something else? Speaking to forensic psychologist Dr Rachael Wheatley, Ruchira lands on a new goal: to find a stalker herself. Anatomy of a Stalker is a Crime+Investigation Original Podcast by Cue Podcasts. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this episode or across the series, resources are available on the Advice and Support page at crimeandInvestigation.co.uk/advice. Archive Credits: 9 News Australia CBS New York CBS News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/01/2024

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26 min
23/12/2024

Nina Aouilk: "My father said: have her"

As a child, Nina Aouilk was abused and ostracised by her family for being born a girl. At the age of 14, Nina was gang raped by her father and his friends. A year later she was forced to marry the son of one of the men who raped her. Living with her in law's, she experienced severe sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother and father in law. In a bid to escape, Nina went back to her family home. Angered by her return, Nina's parents and brother attempted an honour killing. After a severe beating, Nina managed to escape. Today, she is a life coach, activist and advocate for the power of self love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/12/2024

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52 min
25/11/2024

Ilja Abbattista: "You work for a week, or we’ll kill one of your family"

After moving to Holland as a child with her mother, Ilja Abbattista experienced psychological, sexual and physical abuse. At 14, she was sent into care. During this time she fell into a debt bondage trap with a local gang and found herself coerced into sex work. Ilja was trafficked around Holland where she experienced rape, forced labour and violence. Eventually, she escaped and lives today to tell her story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25/11/2024

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43 min
16/01/2024

2. “He knew that he'd gone too far”

In every stalking case, there is the perpetrator and then there is their target. Ruchira Sharma speaks to a survivor of stalking and frontline workers to learn about the true impact stalking can have on victims and all areas of their life. “I'm one in a thousand women.” Ruchira meets Emma, who was in an abusive relationship. Once Emma ended the relationship and attempted to go ‘no contact’, things soon spiraled out of control. Anatomy of a Stalker is a Crime+Investigation Original Podcast by Cue Podcasts. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this episode or across the series, resources are available on the Advice and Support page at crimeandInvestigation.co.uk/advice. Archive Credits: Sky News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/01/2024

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38 min
23/01/2024

3. A barrister’s view

As we move deeper into understanding the complexity of these cases, Ruchira Sharma has one question: how can we stop stalking? Speaking to barrister Grace Rose Gwynne, we learn about the realities and shortfalls of the law. The internet has provided stalkers with limitless methods of targeting their victims... are we really equipped to tackle this new era of stalking? Anatomy of a Stalker is a Crime+Investigation Original Podcast by Cue Podcasts. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this episode or across the series, resources are available on the Advice and Support page at crimeandInvestigation.co.uk/advice. Archive Credits: BBC Newsnight ITV News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23/01/2024

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38 min
31/10/2022

Hawarden: The Murder of Madallin Jones

It was late on a Sunday night in January, 1993. A couple was driving around a quiet bend of the A550 by Tinkers Dale Wood in North Wales when they noticed a red Mini Metro which had crashed over a small embankment hitting a tree. The side window and windscreen were shattered, the driver’s door was ajar and the vehicle was empty. It looked like the driver had hit the windscreen on impact and had walked away— possibly to go get help. They called 999 and waited for help… Sign up to Crime+Investigation for a free 7-day trial today and stream the TV show Murdertown now. Murdertown is a Crime+Investigation original podcast hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written and researched by Anna Priestland, with editing by Joel Porter, production by Kim Sergeant and is series produced by Sam Pearson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/10/2022

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21 min
16/12/2024

Rob Parkes: "It turned out she was arranging my murder"

When Rob Parkes attended a local university drama club, he met a vivacious woman called Victoria. They quickly fell into an intense relationship. Over the years Victoria would become worryingly controlling and manipulative. It was only after the birth of their child that Rob realised he had to leave. That's when the attempts on his life started. In a bid to stop Rob from having custody of their child, Victoria falsely accused Rob of being a paedophile drug dealer and attempted to hire four men to kill him. Victoria ended up in prison, and Rob was finally able to be free from years of emotional abuse and fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/12/2024

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37 min
30/01/2024

4. When the bucket overflows

Are stalkers born this way? Ruchira Sharma delves deeper into the minds of those who stalk. We can all imagine the stereotype of a stalker. The man on the street corner, the hooded figure behind a computer screen. But these are real people. What exactly is going on in their life? What is driving their behaviour? Ruchira speaks to Dr Alan Underwood, Principal Clinical Psychologist at the Stalking Threat Assessment Centre to learn about the current interventions and approaches taken to those who stalk. Just how do you come up with a treatment plan for a stalker? Anatomy of a Stalker is a Crime+Investigation Original Podcast by Cue Podcasts. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this episode or across the series, resources are available on the Advice and Support page at crimeandInvestigation.co.uk/advice. Archive Credits: ITN 2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/01/2024

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36 min
06/02/2024

5. “It’s that word ‘stalker’... I hate it”

Ruchira Sharma hears the thoughts and opinions of imprisoned stalkers. Do they identify with the label of ‘stalker?’ And a surprise delivery brings Ruchira closer to a dangerous stalker than she ever expected. Anatomy of a Stalker is a Crime+Investigation Original Podcast by Cue Podcasts. If you have been affected by any of the issues in this episode or across the series, resources are available on the Advice and Support page at crimeandInvestigation.co.uk/advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/02/2024

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36 min
24/10/2022

West Rainton: The Murder of George Button

Winding north out of West Rainton, Marks Lane is a secluded country road used by dog walkers who want to avoid the busier streets of the town. Always unlit, on this particular night Mark’s Lane was only lit up as a vehicle passed. Just after 7.30pm, a passenger in a car noticed something on the verge. Lying in a pool of blood, a man lay on the side, appearing to have suffered serious head injuries after what looked like a hit and run. When the ambulance arrived, he was found to be alive - but barely... Sign up to Crime+Investigation for a free 7-day trial today and stream the TV show Murdertown now. Murdertown is a Crime+Investigation original podcast hosted by Benjamin Fitton, written and researched by Anna Priestland, with editing by Joel Porter, production by Kim Sergeant and is series produced by Sam Pearson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24/10/2022

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24 min

Truth is worth pursuing