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UK True Crime Podcast
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The UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by Adam Lloyd, is a leading true crime podcast, with new episodes released every Tuesday and Friday.
Shortlisted for Best True Crime Podcast at the 2026 True Crime Podcast Awards and with over 85 million listens, this UK true crime podcast delivers in-depth, well-researched coverage of real-life crime stories from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Each episode focuses on true crime cases in the UK, placing victims, families, and communities at the centre of the story.
From serial killers and other murder cases to missing persons cases, fraud, arson and the whole range of other criminal investigations, the podcast examines a wide range of UK crime stories. Alongside lesser-known crimes, it also offers fresh perspectives on well-known UK cases, making it ideal for listeners searching for true crime podcasts, crime stories, and UK investigations.
If you’re interested in true crime, UK true crime podcasts, real criminal cases, and detailed, respectful storytelling, The UK True Crime Podcast provides carefully researched episodes that go beyond the headlines to explore the facts, the context, and the human impact behind every case. Listen every Tuesday and Friday.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
The cases discussed in this podcast often represents the worst day in many people’s lives. I always aim to tell these stories with empathy and focus on the victims and their families. All information is sourced from publicly available materials, and every effort is made to ensure accuracy.
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The Football Fraud : Episode 520
5d ago00:28:40Tap to summarizeMedi Abalimba had a talent for convincing people he was someone else. Over the years, he posed as professional footballers, wealthy businessmen and well-connected insiders, gaining access to luxury lifestyles and the trust of his victims. In this episode of the UK True Crime podcast, I examine the rise and repeated downfall of one of Britain's most prolific fraudsters, and how his lies continued to convince new victims to spend their mone on him, despite his multiple convictions. Sometimes it seems, jsut having the confidence is everything...I release episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me again on Friday for the next episode. Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bonus Episode : Christian Brückner - The Prime Suspect In The Madeleine McCann case. Interview With German Journalist, Alex Frieling
1w ago00:55:09Tap to summarizeThis podcast normally has a focus on victims of crime. Today, is different as I focus on the prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, Christian Brückner.In this special episode, I chat with Alex Frieling, a freelance German journalist covering crime, justice and investigative stories. He has reported extensively on Christian Brückner and the disappearance of Madeleine McCann for several British and German media outlets, including the Daily Mirror and The Sun. Over the past few years, he has attended court hearings, spoken with sources connected to the case and conducted on-the-ground reporting in Germany and so I was very keen to talk with him about Brückner.To follow his work - and I highly recommend it - Alex can be found on TikTok and other social media platforms under his name, Alex Frieling.Please join me for the next episode of the UK True Crime Podcast on Tuesday.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Murder In Broad Daylight : Episode 519
1w ago00:51:13Tap to summarizeA special extended podcast today.When Molly McLaren ended a short relationship, she believed it was the start of a new chapter. Instead, she found herself subjected to relentless stalking and harassment by a former partner who refused to accept the breakup. As the obsession intensified, Molly repeatedly tried to protect herself and move forward with her life. Tragically, her fears became reality when the stalking culminated in a shocking act of violence.In this episode, I explore Molly's story, the warning signs of coercive and obsessive behaviour, and the lasting impact her case has had on the conversation around stalking and victim protection.I am back on Sunday with a special edition of the UK True Crime Podcast in conversation with German journalist Alex Frieling all about the chief suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, Christian Brückner. I will be back with my normal story on Tuesday - join me for these episodes.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →When Stalking Turns To Murder : Episode 518
2w ago00:32:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, I examine the tragic murder of Jessie Hurlstone, a young woman living in Devon whose life was taken following a campaign of obsessive stalking that escalated into deadly violence. I explore Jessie’s life, the investigation that followed her killing, the evidence presented in court, and the conviction of Stephen Webber.. This is a heartbreaking case that serves as a powerful reminder that stalking is never harmless and should always be taken seriously.Please join me for the next episode of the UK True Crime Podcast on Friday.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →"I Am Your Worst Nightmare" : Episode 517
2w ago00:27:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, I look at the disturbing case of Matthew Falder, a seemingly ordinary university administrator who led a disturbing double life online. Using fake identities, manipulation and blackmail, Falder targeted vulnerable victims across the world, coercing them into degrading and harmful acts.I explore how his crimes were uncovered, the international investigation that brought him down, and the devastating impact his actions had on those he targeted. It's one of the most disturbing online abuse cases ever prosecuted in the UK.I will be back with another episode of the podcast on Tuesday - a shocking murder story - so please do join me then.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Murder Predicted On Tape : Episode 516
3w ago00:29:21Tap to summarizeWhen businessman Gabriel Moh Fooksim was found stabbed to death at his Liverpool flat, detectives uncovered a complex relationship marked by jealousy, betrayal, and escalating violence. As the investigation unfolded, hidden cassette recordings revealed chilling threats and explosive arguments that would become key evidence in the case. In this episode of the UK True Crime Podcast, we explore the turbulent affair that ended in murder, the remarkable recordings that helped uncover the truth, and the devastating impact the crime had on those left behind.Join me again on Friday for the next episode of the UK True Crime Podcast.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWriting Credit: Chris WoodYou can buy Chris's second book, 'Death in the Theatre' here: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Theatre-Chris-Wood/dp/1399009117Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Bonus Episode : Interview With Forensic Pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd
3w ago00:42:06Tap to summarizeFor this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Dr Richard Shepherd, one of Britain's most respected forensic pathologists.Having conducted more than 23,000 post-mortem examinations, Dr Shepherd has worked on some of the most significant criminal investigations and disasters of modern times. In this interview, he shares remarkable insights into forensic pathology, discusses the realities of investigating suspicious deaths, and reflects on the cases that have stayed with him throughout his extraordinary career.I was fascinated by this conversation and I know that you will be too. And to hear more from Dr Shepherd, you can catch him on tour later this autumn - details below - and I will be back with my next story as usual on Tuesday, so please do join me then.Buy Tickets: Dr Richard Shepherd – Time of Death: More Unnatural Causes | Autumn 2026 Tourhttps://www.nlp-ltd.com/dr-richard-shepherd/Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Price Of Obsession : Episode 515
3w ago00:28:43Tap to summarizePeter Lee was a respected businessman who had built one of the North East's largest bus companies - looking in from the outside, he had it all. But behind the scenes, he was secretly stealing hundreds of thousands of pounds from his own business to fund an obsession with a London sex worker.As the deception grew, so did the consequences. What began as a fantasy would eventually lead to criminal charges, a prison sentence, the collapse of his company and the loss of hundreds of jobs. In this episode, I examine the extraordinary rise and fall of Peter Lee, and how one man's obsession destroyed everything he had worked to build.I will be back with a bonus episode of the UK True Crime Podcast on Sunday when I chat to the legendary Forensic Pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd - please join me for that and then the next regular episode on Tuesday.Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Hardest Man In Town : Episode 514
4w ago00:23:29Tap to summarizeFrom South Wales, I look at the tragic case of 20 year old Matthew Boyd, a young soldier whose night out in Brecon ended in devastating violence. I follow the events of that evening, the investigation that followed, and the court case that revealed what really happened. It's a shocking and tragic story which once again shows how a few moments of violence can change many lives forever.I will be back with a new episode of the UK True Crime Podcast on Friday, please join me.Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The City Trader Who Knew Too Much : Episode 513
May 2800:27:28Tap to summarizeBehind the polished world of high finance was a trader accused of helping manipulate one of the world’s most important interest rates. This episode explores the rise and fall of Tom Hayes, the former City trader at the centre of the LIBOR scandal, examining the culture of banking, the pursuit of profit, and the global investigation that followed. Was Hayes a rogue operator, or a scapegoat for a broken financial system?I will be back with a new episode of the UK True Crime Podcast on Tuesday, please join me.Watch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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