True Criminals

• The Killing of Tia Sharp: Part 2

  Tia Sharp’s tragic murder shocked the nation, but the investigation revealed far more than her disappearance. In this gripping second episode, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero, with former Detective Chief Inspector Nick Scola, uncover the tense police operations, media scrutiny, and public outrage as Stuart Hazell’s horrific crimes came to light.Hear how investigators pieced together evidence, navigated a fear-driven police culture, and faced the pressures of solving a high-profile child murder. Explore the ethical dilemmas journalists confronted, the emotional toll on Tia’s family, and the intense public and online reactions following the case.This episode highlights how meticulous police work and overwhelming evidence led to Hazell’s conviction while examining the delicate balance between legal justice and the grief endured by Tia’s loved ones. Part 2 also honors Tia’s life, celebrating the vibrant, loving girl she was beyond the tragedy.#TrueCrimePodcast #TiaSharp #StuartHazell #BritishTrueCrime #ChildMurderCase #UKCrime #TrueCriminals #MartinBrunt #NickScolaIf you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminalsAs an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link:PayPal............................Follow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover 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. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Killing of Tia Sharp - Part 1

  In August 2012, the disappearance of 12-year-old Tia Sharp from her home in New Addington, South London, became one of the most heartbreaking and high-profile true crime cases in British history. In this gripping first episode of a two-part investigation, True Criminals revisits the shocking murder that stunned the UK and exposed the dark truth hiding within a family home.Hosted by Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and journalist Helen Fospero, with exclusive insight from former Detective Chief Inspector Nick Scola—the lead investigator on the case—this episode delivers an unprecedented look inside the real police investigation. Discover how what began as a nationwide missing persons search quickly turned into a murder hunt, the crucial missteps that delayed the discovery of Tia’s body, and how prime suspect Stuart Hazell, her step-grandfather, tried to mislead detectives and the public.True Criminals takes you through the tense week-long search, the false witness who threw police off track, and the shocking “human error” that allowed a killer to hide in plain sight. This is not just a crime story—it’s a haunting reminder of the dangers that can exist behind closed doors.Listen to The Killing of Tia Sharp: Part 1 now and subscribe to True Criminals for more real-life murder investigations, UK true crime cases, and in-depth storytelling that reveals how detectives solve Britain’s most disturbing crimes.#TrueCrimePodcast #BritishTrueCrime #TiaSharp #StuartHazell #MurderInvestigation #LondonCrime #MissingChildCase #TrueCriminals #MartinBrunt #NickScolaIf you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminalsAs an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link:PayPal............................Follow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover 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. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Forensic Breakthroughs with Ray Fysh: The Bombs and the Bullets

  We conclude our two-part special with forensic science legend Ray Fysh, former advisor to the Metropolitan Police. Joined by hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt, Ray details the pivotal investigations that shaped modern British policing. In this episode, discover the explosive forensic breakthroughs behind London’s most infamous cases.What You'll Hear:Gangland Forensics: The inside story of Operation Sturdy. Learn how a single ballistics match and DNA from a stolen mobile phone were the crucial links that unmasked a brutal gang of killers in 1998.7/7 & 21/7 Bombings: Ray recounts his radical decision to establish a 24/7 forensic lab. This innovation led to the rapid identification of the 7/7 bombers and foiled a second terror plot just two weeks later.The "Hoax" Demolition: For the first time, Ray reveals how a "proof of concept" explosion—recreating the 21/7 bombers' own device—was used to prove their lethal intent in court and secure convictions.If you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminalsAs an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link:PayPal............................Ray's book:Shallow Graves: My life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest CasesAvailable herehttps://amzn.eu/d/2Y5Vn2fFollow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover 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. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Forensic Breakthroughs with Ray Fysh: Sarah Payne, The M25 Rapist & The Bedsit Murders

  This week on True Criminals, hosts Helen Fospero and Martin Brunt are joined by former Metropolitan Police forensic advisor Ray Fysh, author of Shallow Graves: My life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest Cases. In part one of this two-part special, Ray shares his involvement in three of the UK's most notorious cases: the murder of eight-year-old Sarah Payne, the M25 rapist Anthony Imiela, and the 1987 bedsit murders.Discover how a single hair, cross-county cooperation, and the evolution of DNA databases led to breakthroughs that brought killers and predators to justice. Ray reveals the pivotal moments in these investigations, from the emotional impact of a DNA match in the Sarah Payne case to the crucial role of a neighbor's tip in catching the M25 rapist. This episode explores the painstaking work of forensic specialists and the moments of innovation that changed criminal investigations forever. If you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminalsAs an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link: PayPal............................Ray's book:Shallow Graves: My life as a Forensic Scientist on Britain's Biggest CasesAvailable herehttps://amzn.eu/d/2Y5Vn2fFollow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover 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. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Lord Lucan: Murder, Mystery & Disappearance - Part 2

  Join journalist Helen Fospero and Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt on True Criminals as they continue their gripping investigation into one of Britain’s most enduring mysteries: the disappearance of Lord Lucan. In Part 2, we’re joined again by investigative journalist Glenn Campbell, whose decades-long pursuit of the truth has unearthed startling new evidence.This episode picks up where Part 1 left off, delving into the global manhunt for Lord Lucan, who vanished after the 1974 murder of nanny Sandra Rivett. Discover the legal battles to declare Lucan deceased, shocking twists around John Aspinall’s intimations, and the renewed interest sparked by the internet and a Metropolitan Police cold case review.We reveal:The contentious 2016 High Court ruling that declared Lucan dead, and Neil Berriman’s fight to challenge it.Explosive eyewitness accounts, including testimony from Mandy Parks, who claims to have seen Lucan alive days after the murder.The extraordinary “Australian theory,” leading to a dramatic encounter with a man whose identity baffled investigators.The groundbreaking use of AI facial recognition, with multiple studies yielding astonishing match probabilities.Glenn’s personal conviction, based on a dying confession, about where and when Lucan truly met his end.If you'd like to listen to this episode ad-free, along with our entire back catalogue, which includes a True Criminals coffee mug, please visit our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/truecriminalsAs an independent podcast, we rely on listener support. If you’d like to help, you can donate via our PayPal link:PayPal............................The Search For My Mother's Murderer. : A son's hunt for the British aristocrat Lord Lucan.Available herehttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Lucan-Search-Mothers-Murderer-ebook/dp/B0DV3THQG3Follow us:Instagram: @true.criminalsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@True-CriminalsConnect with Martin Brunt:Twitter: @skymartinbruntDiscover 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. Read Here: https://amzn.eu/d/g1WisSYConnect with Helen Fospero:Instagram: @helenfosperoCheck out Helen’s podcast, The Convex Conversation:Listen Here. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-convex-conversation/id1510209575Credits:True Criminals is produced by Audio Bleach Global.Visit www.audiobleachglobal.com/truecriminals for more information.Executive Producer: Lee MannProducer: Russell BarnesAudio Production: Andrew ChappellMusic Composition: Chap MannequinArtwork: Bleached Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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