We conclude our two-part true crime mini-series, Sleeping with a Psychopath, as Journalist Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt delve into the chilling story of serial conman Mark Acklom, one of the UK’s most notorious fraudsters.

This episode explores how Acklom’s career of deceit began in his teens and evolved into a sophisticated web of international fraud, leaving victims across Europe and beyond in financial and emotional ruin.

With exclusive insights, Brunt and an internet sleuth known as "Charlie's Angel" follow Acklom’s trail of deception, spanning Spain, Italy, and Switzerland. The episode uncovers shocking scams, including how Acklom defrauded Carolyn Woods, stealing her life savings, and conned investors with fake business ventures promising huge returns.

Brunt reveals gripping details from his investigation, including:

A dramatic prison meeting with Mark Acklom
The discovery of his many aliases
How international collaboration led to Acklom’s extradition to the UK to face justice

We are joined again by Carolyn Woods, author of Sleeping with a Psychopath, who shares her harrowing firsthand accountof being conned by Acklom and explains how her partnership with Martin helped to bring this serial fraudster to justice.

This must-listen episode is packed with tales of betrayal, resilience, and international intrigue—a story that will captivate true crime enthusiasts around the globe.

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Sleeping With a Psychopath

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Twitter: @skymartinbrunt

Discover more about Martin’s career and the cases he’s covered by reading his book:

No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason: Dispatches from a Crime Reporter

Available Here

Connect with Helen Fospero:

Instagram: @helenfospero

Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:

Listen Here

Credits:

True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.

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Executive Producer: Lee Mann

Producer: Russell Barnes

Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music

Composition: Chap Mannequin

Artwork: Bleached

Sleeping With a Psychopath: Part 2