Strange But True Crime

BBC Local Radio

Dive into a world of bizarre true crimes with brazen criminals that will leave you scratching your head for answers.

Rima Ahmed explores audacious heists, secret drugs bunkers and stolen identities with reporters who have lived and breathed these true crime cases.

Wanna get in touch? Email us at behaveyourself@bbc.co.uk

Presenter: Rima Ahmed Producer: Luke de Costa Video Producer: Fede Marilotti Researcher: Bethan Davies Executive Producer: Luke Eldridge Commissioning Editors: Gareth Hydes and Alistair Miskin

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Wednesday · 35 min
Streetfighter
A wanted drugs boss disappears and reinvents himself abroad - will he be caught?
August 26 · 29 min
Benefit of the Doubt
A woman is reported for lying about her health to authorities – what has she done?
August 19 · 34 min
House Sitter from Hell
A couple leave their home and pets in the care of a house sitter - but something is wrong
August 12 · 32 min
The Most Catfished Man in Europe
A male model’s identity is stolen to lure women online.
July 22 · 32 min
Missing in Action (Reprise)
UPDATE: An army medic lands a prestigious neonatal nurse job but all is not as it seems
July 15 · 45 min
Live at Crossed Wires Festival 2026
Rima Ahmed learns what it takes to catch a catfish, in front of a live audience
July 8 · 32 min
The Burn Plot
Beef between two leading plastic surgeons takes a dark turn
July 2 · 34 min
The Care Home Conspiracy
A devious care home manager tries to steal everything from an elderly resident
June 24 · 33 min
What Happened to Ghost?
Sophie’s XL Bully escapes her home leading to dire consequences - but for whom?
June 17 · 32 min
Spoonful of Shards
A vexed farmer wages war on a major supermarket and threatens innocent families.
June 10 · 34 min
The Great Twitter Hack
Hackers blow up the internet when they take over celebrity accounts on social media.
June 9 · 1 min
An announcement
Rima has some exciting news! For tickets, go to crossedwires.live/fringe.
February 11 · 33 min
Sorry, We Missed You
A criminal gang in Cardiff set up an elaborate scheme to import cannabis from the US.
February 4 · 21 min
The Stream Thief
A cyber criminal builds a million-pound business selling TV channels.
January 28 · 31 min
It's All Gravy, Baby
Two secret lovers and a plot to kill.
January 21 · 29 min
No Crime for Old Men
Ageing criminals get together for a final job, with deadly intent.
January 14 · 26 min
Baby Barter
A showbiz couple devise a grim money-making scheme.
January 7 · 33 min
My Criminal Romance
Two unlikely characters cross paths in prison, changing their lives forever.
Dec 24, 2025 · 13 min
Bonus: Pick up a penguin
A former zoo worker hatches a plan to steal and sell Humboldt penguins Patrick and Penny.
Dec 17, 2025 · 34 min
Poo Dunnit?
A career criminal risks it all for the ultimate payday.

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