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British Murders with Stuart Blues

Stuart Blues

British Murders is a UK true crime podcast exploring both headline making investigations and lesser known cases that deserve to be remembered.


Hosted by Yorkshireman Stuart Blues, the show covers listener suggested cases from across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Each episode examines what happened, how the case unfolded, and the wider social, cultural, and historical context surrounding the crime.


The show covers British crime cases ranging from domestic abuse, coercive control, missing persons, policing failures, miscarriages of justice, and the long-term effects of violent crime on those left behind. With care, balance, and empathy, placing victims, not offenders, at the centre of every story, British Murders focuses on the human cost of murder and the lasting impact on families and communities. 


Alongside case deep dives, the podcast features conversations with journalists, authors, campaigners, and criminal justice professionals about responsible true crime storytelling.


New episodes every Thursday!

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  • Jul 28, 2021 · 31 min

    S03E08 - Ann Browning (The Murder of Bill Williamson)

    In the eighth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the tragic story of Bill Williamson and his killer Ann Browning.⁣ Bill was 82 when he was murdered by 53-year-old Ann.⁣ He was convinced by her to sell his home and to move in with her.⁣ On the same day the house sale was completed, Bill moved in with Ann and was brutally killed by her.⁣ Ann was sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2011 with a minimum term of 25 years.⁣ For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Audacity Edited in: DaVinci Resolve 17 Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/annbrowning/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 21, 2021 · 27 min

    S03E07 - Theodore Johnson (A Story of Uxoricide)

    In the seventh episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Theodore Johnson. After being born in Jamaica in 1954, Theodore emigrated to the UK with his first wife, Yvonne Johnson, in 1980. In 1981, Theodore was sent to prison for three years after being charged with Yvonne's manslaughter. Theodore went on to kill two more female spouses, a crime known as uxoricide, between 1993 and 2016. He was sentenced to serve a minimum term of 26 years in prison on January 5, 2018. The sentence would later be increased to 30 years. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019 Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/theodorejohnson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jul 14, 2021 · 38 min

    S03E06 - "The Teacup Poisoner" Graham Frederick Young

    In the sixth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Graham Frederick Young aka The Teacup Poisoner.⁣ On July 5, 1962, at the age of 14, Graham Young was sentenced to serve 15 years in Broadmoor Hospital for maliciously administering poison to his dad, sister, and school friend Christopher Williams. After serving just short of 9 years, Young was released from Broadmoor on February 4, 1971. He went on to poison around 70 of his work colleagues, killing two of them in the process. On June 29, 1972, Young was found guilty of the murders and sentenced to life imprisonment. He died of a myocardial infarction at Parkhurst Prison on August 1, 1990. For all things British Murders, please visit my website: https://www.britishmurders.com/ Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Audacity Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019 Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic References: https://www.britishmurders.com/grahamyoung/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Jun 30, 2021 · 33 min

    S03E05 - "The Homicidal Homophobe" Colin Ireland

    In the fifth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Colin Ireland aka The Homicidal Homophobe.⁣⁣Between March 8, 1993, and June 15, 1993, Ireland killed 5 gay men in London.⁣⁣Ireland had targeted the men, all of whom were into...

  • Jun 23, 2021 · 23 min

    S03E04 - "The Merry Widow of Windy Nook" Mary Elizabeth Wilson

    In the fourth episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Mary Elizabeth Wilson aka The Merry Widow of Windy Nook.⁣⁣Between 1955 and 1957, all four of Mary’s husbands suddenly passed away not long after taking their marriage vows.⁣⁣...

  • Jun 16, 2021 · 28 min

    S03E03 - Phillip Austin (The Northampton Family Annihilation)

    In the third episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Phillip Austin.Austin completed a full family annihilation when he murdered his wife (Claire), children (Kieren & Jade) and dogs (Dandy & Sooty) on July 10, 2000.Austin...

  • Jun 9, 2021 · 21 min

    S03E02 - "The Sunderland Strangler" Steven Grieveson

    In the second episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of Steven Grieveson aka The Sunderland Strangler. Grieveson murdered four teenage boys by way of strangulation in Sunderland between May 26, 1990 - February 25, 1994.He then set...

  • Jun 2, 2021 · 24 min

    S03E01 - Joanna Dennehy (The Peterborough Ditch Murders)

    In the first episode of British Murders Season 3, I tell the story of the Peterborough Ditch Murders committed by Joanna Dennehy.Between March 19, 2013, and March 29, 2013, Dennehy killed three men in cold blood and dumped their respective bodies in...

  • May 12, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min

    BONUS | Halloween (2018) | Movie Review feat. Once Upon a Nightmare

    In this episode, I am joined by my good friend Lorraine from the true crime and horror podcast 'Once Upon a Nightmare'.Lorraine and I discuss the 2018 slasher film 'Halloween', the 11th instalment in the Halloween film series.This 'recalibration'...

  • May 5, 2021 · 30 min

    "The M1 Maniac" Robert Black

    In the Season 2 special of British Murders, I tell the story of Scottish paedophile and serial killer Robert Black, one of Britain's most notorious and deadly serial child killers. Black was convicted in 1994 of sexually assaulting and murdering three young girls aged between 5 and 11 as well as attempting to kidnap another 15-year old during the 1980s. He was handed 10 concurrent life sentences with a minimum term of 35 years before later being convicted in 2011 of murdering a 9-year-old girl in Northern Ireland in 1981. Robert Black died of natural causes at Maghaberry prison on January 12, 2016. Follow British Murders on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/britishpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishmurders TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishmurders Twitter: https://twitter.com/britishmurders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoZBEA6gflnKGCtrLtTN8Wg Merchandise available here: https://teespring.com/stores/britishmurders Support the show on Patreon for early access to ad-free-episodes: https://www.patreon.com/britishmurders Make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/britishmurders All episodes are available on my website: https://www.spreaker.com/show/british-murders Please send any British murder case suggestions to: britishmurderspodcast@gmail.com Intro music: David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet' https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic My recording equipment: Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic Focusrite Scarlett Solo USB Audio Interface Recorded and Edited in: Audacity Mastered in: Auphonic References: Paedophile gets life for "horrific" attack on girl. (1990, August 11). The Guardian, 5. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Triple murder hunt goes on. (1990, August 11). The Guardian, 5. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Driver accused of killing girls. (1992, March 12). The Guardian, 17. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Van driver denies child murders and kidnappings. (1994, April 14). The Guardian, 24. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Murdered girl seen with mystery car, Black trial told. (1994, May 06). The Guardian, 6. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Black enquiry widened to 19 attacks across Europe. (1994, May 20). The Guardian, 1. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Overprotected, under-prepared. (1994, July 05). The Guardian, 3. Retrieved from Newspapers.com. Retired police officer at Jennifer Cardy murder trial. (2011, October 12). BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15281723 Jennifer Cardy: A 30-year wait for justice. (2011, October 27). BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-15434091 McKittrick, D. (2011, October 28). Child killer Robert Black guilty of Jennifer Cardy murder. Belfast Telegraph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 28, 2021 · 26 min

    S02E10 | Sarah Dazley | The Murder of William Dazley

    I tell the story of Sarah Dazley and William Dazley in this final episode of season 2. Sarah was found guilty of murdering her ex-husband William Dazley in October 1842. Her weapon of choice was arsenic. Sarah was also accused of killing her first husband, Simeon Mead, and the pair's son, Jonah Mead, but she wasn't charged with either of those murders. She was sentenced to death by hanging. Her execution took place at Bedford Prison on August 5, 1843. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/sarahdazley/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 14, 2021 · 35 min

    S02E08 | Tony Jasinskyj | The Murder of Marion Crofts

    I tell the story of Tony Jasinskyj and Marion Crofts in this episode. Tony sexually assaulted and murdered 14-year-old Marion Crofts on June 6, 1981. Marion was cycling to band practice before being attacked by Tony, a Lance Corporal in the British Army stationed at Browning Barracks in Aldershot at the time of the murder. The case is notable for the 21-year delay in justice before Tony was found guilty as a result of advances in DNA testing. He was sentenced to life imprisonment in May 2002. Promo: Once Upon A Nightmare https://linktr.ee/onceuponanightmare ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/tonyjasinskyj/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Apr 7, 2021 · 24 min

    S02E07 | Dale Tarbox | The Murder of Susan Howells

    I tell the story of Dale Tarbox and Susan Howells in this episode. Dale killed Susan in his rented Bradford apartment in February 2019 and attempted to cremate her body by using a garden incinerator bin. After that plan failed, he enlisted the help of Keith Wadsworth, and the pair buried Susan's body in a shallow grave at Whitegates Caravan Park in Doncaster. Dale Tarbox was handed a life sentence with an initial minimum term of 16 years, which was extended to 18 years when Solicitor General Michael Ellis stepped in not long after the trial had concluded. Keith Wadsworth was sentenced to serve three years and seven months in prison for assisting an offender and for the unlawful burial of Susan's body. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/daletarbox/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Mar 31, 2021 · 32 min

    S02E06 | Christopher Hawkins | The Murder of Ryan Hawkins

    I tell the story of Christopher and Ryan Hawkins in this episode. Christopher violently attacked two of his children with a knife in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, on September 23, 2007. His 14-year-old daughter Donna survived the frenzied attack, but 4-year-old Ryan died due to his injuries. Christopher was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 21 years in March 2008. **The following are NOT sponsored messages** If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, please reach out to one of the below organisations for help: UK: National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC): https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ UK: National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC): https://napac.org.uk If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please reach out to one of the below organisations for help: UK: Refuge Against Domestic Violence: https://www.refuge.org.uk/ UK: Men's Advice Line UK: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ USA: National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ AUS: White Ribbon Australia: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/ AUS: Lifeline Australia: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ CAN: Ending Violence Association of Canada: https://endingviolencecanada.org/ IRE: Safe Ireland: https://www.safeireland.ie/ IRE: Men's Aid Ireland: https://www.mensaid.ie/ IRE: Women's Aid Ireland: https://www.womensaid.ie/ Promo: Cuff & Gavel https://soundcloud.com/cuffandgavel https://twitter.com/CuffAndGavel ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/christopherhawkins/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Mar 25, 2021 · 37 min

    S02E05 | Harpreet Aulakh | The Murder of Geeta Aulakh

    I tell the story of Harpreet and Geeta Aulakh in this episode. Harpreet, or "Sunny" as he was more commonly known, was careful to ensure he had an alibi on November 16, 2009. That evening, Sunny had organised the murder of his wife, Geeta Aulakh. The other individuals involved in the murder were Sher Singh (Geeta's killer), Harpreet Singh (the getaway driver) and Jaswant Dhillon (Sunny's enforcer). All four men received life sentences, with a minimum term of 28 years for Sunny and 22 years for Sher, Harpreet and Jaswant. Episode Sponsor: Disturbed Lore https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpWYNxz3FSc71VjZAOOUpg https://twitter.com/DisturbedLore ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/harpreetaulakh/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Mar 18, 2021 · 23 min

    S02E04 | John Sweeney | The Murders of Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields

    I tell the story of John Sweeney, Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields in this episode. John murdered and dismembered Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields, two former girlfriends, before dumping their remains in canals in Rotterdam, Netherlands and London, England. He was already serving a life sentence for attempted murder on a third ex-girlfriend when he was linked to the murders of Melissa and Paula. He was subsequently handed a Whole Life Order. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/johnsweeney/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Mar 11, 2021 · 26 min

    S02E03 | Frederick Baker | The Murder of Fanny Adams

    I tell the story of Frederick Baker and Fanny Adams in this episode. Frederick abducted 8-year-old Fanny Adams on August 24, 1867, before murdering her and cutting her body into several pieces, with some parts never being found. Frederick was the last person to be hanged in public at Winchester Jail, with his execution taking place on December 24, 1867. ⁣⁣For all things British Murders, please visit my website:⁣ https://www.britishmurders.com/⁣ Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ https://linktr.ee/davidjohnbradymusic⁣ References:⁣ www.britishmurders.com/frederickbaker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.