True Criminals

By: Audio Bleach Global
  • Summary

  • True Criminals is your go-to podcast for in-depth explorations of both historical and contemporary crime stories, released weekly. Hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero, this show brings you comprehensive true crime storytelling shaped by decades of frontline reporting. Each week, Martin and Helen tell stories with exclusive insights and previously untold details. Listen as they share perspectives from the cases you won’t have heard before. They'll be joined by special guests including detectives at the heart of major cases, investigative journalists, renowned authors, and even individuals connected to the crimes themselves. If you’re a true crime enthusiast seeking a unique, behind-the-scenes view of investigations and justice, True Criminals is your all-access pass into a sometimes gruesome and always compelling world. Send your comments and questions to contact@audiobleachglobal.com Find us on: https://www.instagram.com/true.criminals https://www.youtube.com/@True-Criminals https://www.tiktok.com/@truecriminalspodcast Connect with Martin Brunt: 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 https://amzn.eu/d/ahN9PFq Connect with Helen Fospero: Instagram: @helenfospero Check out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575?i=1000613866051 Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information. Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached
    2024
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Episodes
  • The Soham Murders
    Nov 19 2024

    The Soham Murders

    This week on True Criminals, join @SkyNews Crime Correspondent @Martin_Brunt and journalist @HelenFospero as they explore the harrowing case that gripped the nation and reshaped child protection measures in the UK.

    In August 2002, the tranquil town of Soham, Cambridgeshire, was shattered when 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman disappeared after attending a family barbecue. The desperate search for the missing friends led to a devastating discovery, exposing the sinister truth about someone entrusted within their community.

    Don’t miss this in-depth look at a case that left an indelible mark on Britain.

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    Share your thoughts and questions by emailing contact@audiobleachglobal.com.

    Connect with us:

    Instagram @true.criminals

    Connect with Martin Brunt:

    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

    Hear Helen’s interview with Martin:

    Listen here

    Credits:

    True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.

    Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.

    Executive Producer: Lee Mann

    Producer: Russell Barnes

    Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music

    Composition: Chap Mannequin

    Artwork: Bleached

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    37 mins
  • Muriel McKay: Kidnap, Ransom, Murder
    Nov 12 2024

    This week on True Criminals, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero investigate a tragic case of mistaken identity. In this episode, they delve into the story of Muriel Mackay—a harrowing account of kidnapping, murder, and a family’s relentless, 50+ year search for her remains.

    Martin and Helen speak with Muriel’s grandson, Mark Dyer, who describes in detail how his family has even worked with Muriel’s killer in an effort to locate her burial site. Mark recounts how he and Martin recently returned to the farm for a second dig, hoping to finally recover his grandmother’s remains.

    Together, they discuss the lasting impact of this tragedy on the family and the profound trauma that endures.

    Share your thoughts and questions by emailing contact@audiobleachglobal.com. Connect with us: Instagram YouTube TikTok Connect with Martin Brunt: 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: The Convex Conversation Hear Helen’s interview with Martin: Listen here. Listen Here Credits: True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global. Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information. Executive Producer: Lee Mann Producer: Russell Barnes Audio Production: Andrew Chappell Music Composition: Chap Mannequin Artwork: Bleached
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    57 mins
  • Fred and Rose West: The House of Horrors, Part 2
    Nov 5 2024

    Welcome to the chilling conclusion of our debut double episode on Fred and Rose West. In this riveting installment of True Criminals, hosts Martin and Helen are joined by Howard Sounes, the journalist and author of Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors.

    Sounes, who was the first to bring this shocking case to the national press, provides an insider’s perspective on the harrowing excavation at 25 Cromwell Street, where unsettling evidence was unearthed, revealing the true extent of the Wests' crimes.

    Join Martin and Helen as they engage with Sounes in a candid discussion about the far-reaching implications of this case on policing, the media, and public perception—covering aspects that many other true crime podcasts overlook.

    With a keen eye for detail, Sounes traces the unusual childhoods of Fred and Rose West and meticulously chronicles their criminal activities. Tune in for a compelling exploration of one of Britain’s most notorious criminal couples and the shocking story that continues to captivate audiences today.

    If you would like to read Howards book you can follow this link:

    Fred & Rose: The Full Story of Fred and Rose West and the Gloucester House of Horrors

    For Howards podcast on the Wests and the House of Horrors, listen here.

    Unheard: The Fred and Rose West Tapes

    Share your thoughts and questions by emailing contact@audiobleachglobal.com.

    Connect with us:

    • Instagram

    • YouTube

    • TikTok

    Connect with Martin Brunt:
    • 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.

    • Hear Helen’s interview with Martin: Listen here.

    Credits:

    True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.

    Visit audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more.

    Executive Producer: Lee Mann

    Producer: Russell Barnes

    Audio Production: Andrew Chappell

    Music Composition: Chap Mannequin

    Artwork: Bleached

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    44 mins

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