Murder Most British

In the autumn of 1952, the quiet village of Whiteabbey lay beneath Belfast’s grey skies — a place of polished respectability and deep, unspoken divisions. When nineteen-year-old Patricia Curran, daughter of a High Court judge, failed to return home one November night, the discovery that followed shattered the illusion of order. The investigation that unfolded in the glen outside Glen House would grip Northern Ireland for decades — a tangle of class, secrecy, and suspicion that reached into the very heart of the justice system itself. Linktree for where to follow and join the Discord! https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish  

When neighbours reported strange noises on Dixon Avenue in 2004, police entered a flat to uncover a scene that would shock even seasoned detectives. What began as an ordinary evening among acquaintances became a story of violence, desperation, and the thin line between survival and savagery. This week, the Archive returns to Glasgow, where one tenement flat became the stage for a night few would ever forget. Links for where to follow us!  https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish

In 1893, a shooting on a Scottish estate sparked one of the most debated trials of its age. At the centre stood Alfred John Monson — tutor, gentleman, and accused murderer. But was it a crime of greed, an accident in the mist… or something more elusive still? This week, the Archive steps onto a Scottish estate where fortune, suspicion, and fog tangled into a case that still stirs debate. Links to where to follow us! https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish

In a quiet Welsh town, a reclusive woman known for her wigs, stories, and late-night cigarettes dies, leaving behind a flat as immaculate as she kept herself. But when friends step inside to clear her things, they uncover something wrapped beneath years of secrecy — and realize they never truly knew the woman upstairs. Linktree for where to follow us! https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish  

SPECIAL: The Gunpowder Plot — The Crime That Shook England In this Murder Most British special, we turn back to 1605 — a time of religious tension, political paranoia, and one of the most infamous conspiracies in English history. Guy Fawkes and a group of disillusioned Catholics plotted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and assassinate King James I. Their goal: to ignite rebellion and restore their faith to power.   This episode traces the origins of the Gunpowder Plot, the secret meetings beneath Westminster, and the chain of events that led to Fawkes’s capture in the early hours of 5 November. Through betrayal, confession, and brutal punishment, the story reveals how one failed explosion reshaped Britain’s understanding of loyalty, faith, and treason. Linktree for where to follow us! https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish   Contains dramatized or paraphrased material based on historical sources. Accuracy has been maintained to the best of our ability; some dialogue and attributions are interpretive.  

In June 2020, sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman celebrated a birthday beneath the trees of Fryent Country Park. By morning, both were dead — victims of a teenager who believed a handwritten pact with a demon would bring him power. This week, Rachel is joined by Fauna Blakewell from Echoes from the Loam for Signed in Blood — a story where horror folklore collides with real-world violence. Fauna Blakewell and the Echoes from the Loam Linktree! Go listen and follow for amazing stories of the supernatural, folklore, and original stories!! https://linktr.ee/Echoesfromtheloam Murder Most British Linktree https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish

On the 30th of October 1993, horror came to the quiet village of Greysteel. What began as a celebration ended in tragedy when masked figures entered the Rising Sun pub — and moments later, nothing would ever be the same again. Discord community link, Come chat! https://discord.gg/R7Bb5PSZ https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish     

In the mid-1990s, North Wales felt safe — small towns, quiet roads, and coastal pubs that shut before midnight. But behind the flicker of old cinema screens, one man was turning his obsession with horror into something real. Peter Moore was known as “The Man in Black” — a sharp-dressed showman who owned small picture houses across the region. By night, he roamed the same roads his audiences drove home on. Between September and December 1995, four men were murdered in a campaign of violence that shocked Wales to its core. This episode traces how a local businessman became one of Britain’s most chilling serial killers — from the façade of respectability to the darkness that hid beneath it.   https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish   Murder Most British logo designed by Claire Smith

Vampire films, midnight rituals, and a friendship that turned to horror. In the shadows of West Lothian, a young man’s fascination with immortality became something far more sinister. This is the story of The Vampire of West Lothian.   https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish  Murder Most British Logo Designed by - Claire Smith

In the early 2000s, women and girls across southwest London and Surrey faced a series of sudden, brutal attacks near bus stops and quiet suburban streets. Ordinary commutes and late-night walks home turned unsettling as investigators worked to uncover the pattern. This episode follows the places, the timeline, and the mounting tension in communities that thought they knew their own back roads   https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish

On a warm August night in 1996, a quiet stretch of the River Leven in Scotland became the backdrop for a tragedy that shook a small valley. This episode follows the final hours of a fourteen-year-old girl, the close-knit landscape she called home, and the painstaking investigation that followed.   https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish 

In the midst of Northern Ireland's Troubles—marked by paramilitary influence and community-enforced 'justice'—a kangaroo court verdict led to a violent 'punishment' beating of a single mother in Belfast, resulting in one of the era’s most reviled and enduring tragedies.

In a quiet Bedfordshire suburb, life seemed ordinary — neat houses, familiar neighbours, and a woman who opened her home to someone she trusted. But behind the front door, a story was unfolding that would horrify even experienced detectives. What began as a missing person search soon revealed secrets of betrayal, greed, and brutality, earning the case a chilling name: The Butcher of Suburbia. https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish   Sources Judiciary of England & Wales — R v Scott Paterson, Sentencing Remarks (Luton Crown Court), 4 Nov 2024 — life sentence; minimum term 19 years 178 days.  Bedfordshire Police (4 Nov 2024) — “Man who confessed to killing vulnerable landlady jailed” (case summary and sentence). Bedfordshire Police (2 Jul 2025) — “Raising the alarm – the Missing Persons team that realised something was wrong” (MPU role; Operation Broome).  Bedfordshire Police – campaign page — “24 Hours in Police Custody: The Butcher of Suburbia” (Channel 4 double-bill announcement; 29–30 Jun 2025).  Sky News (4 Nov 2024) — “Tenant who posed as elderly landlady admits murdering her in Fairfield, Bedfordshire.” The Independent (4 Nov 2024) — “Killer who dismembered landlady and sent Moonpig cards…” (details of method and tariff). Biggleswade Today (2 Jul 2025) — “How missing person report led Bedfordshire Police to the ‘Butcher of Suburbia’” (local overview tied to the TV doc).  24 Hours in Police Custody — episode guide — lists “The Butcher of Suburbia (Part One/Two)” airing 29–30 Jun 2025.

In 1921, a small Welsh town was shaken by two shocking child murders — and the killer was just 15 years old. After serving his time, he walked free… and then disappeared from public view. For decades, whispers have persisted that he resurfaced under a new identity — and may have killed again. In this episode, we follow the trail of clues, rumours, and chilling coincidences to ask: did he truly vanish, or did the killer return?   https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish   Sources  BC News (12 Jan 2019) — Dark Son documentary names Abertillery murderer Harold Jones as prime suspect in the 1960s Hammersmith “Jack the Stripper” killings. Wilson & Brookes (2011), Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology — peer-reviewed case study on Harold Jones and sexual sadism (background on his crimes and release). Neil Milkins - Every Mothers Nightmare (book) Who Was Jack the Stripper? (Book) Davis Seabrook - Jack of Jumps (Book) BBC News (4 Aug 2018) — concise recap of Jones’s 1921 murders of Freda Burnell and Florrie Little, acquittal then confession, sentence and later release.  BBC News (5 Nov 2017) — graves restoration piece that also summarises Jones’s age, convictions and sentence in 1921.  General case context on the Hammersmith Nude Murders (overview of the series and suspects).

Not your average Florida Man. A bodybuilder with a stash of steroids, tangled in the shadowy world of contract killings and criminal dealings. When he crossed the pond to the UK, this mysterious figure set off one of the most intense manhunts in recent history. No alligator wresting or bizarre headlines here — just a high-stakes chase with deadly consequences. https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish    Sources Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) — Bieber (aka Coleman) v R [2008] EWCA Crim 1601 (23 Jul 2008): whole-life order quashed; 37-year minimum term set.  The Guardian (2 Dec 2004): “Police killer to spend rest of his life in prison” — conviction at Newcastle Crown Court; initial whole-life recommendation.  The Guardian (2 Dec 2004): “Steroids changed obsessed body builder” — Florida background (Markus Mueller, Michelle Marsh; alleged hitman plot).  The Observer/Guardian (4 Dec 2004): “PC’s killer used gun smuggled to Britain” — HS95 handgun batch detail.  The Guardian (10 Jan 2004): “PC shot dead on Boxing Day was hit twice” — inquest timing/injury facts.  Yorkshire Evening Post (22 Nov 2022): “PC Ian Broadhurst killer David Bieber given second life sentence for attack on prison officer.”  The Independent (22 Nov 2022): “Ex-US marine who shot dead policeman given second life term for prison attack” — confirms 37-year base minimum.  Irish Examiner (22 Nov 2022): sentencing hearing note — overall minimum term rises from 37 to 43 years after prison-attack life sentence. 

In this short introduction, we share who we are, what this podcast is all about, and what you can expect from the episodes ahead. We’ll be exploring true crime cases from across the UK — some you’ll know well, and others you may be hearing about for the first time. A quick note: the audio quality in our first couple of episodes isn’t perfect. We were learning on the job and it took us a little time to get things right. Stick with us — it improves quickly, and we’re excited to bring you clear, well-researched stories each week. Thanks for joining us at the start of this journey.

 In 1991, a quiet Northern Irish community awoke to a shocking scene: two bodies found in a fume-filled car, an apparent double suicide. The victims were linked by marriage—but not to each other. To all appearances, it was a tragic end to troubled lives. But years later, a single confession would expose a chilling conspiracy, and the story would unravel into one of the most infamous murder cases in Northern Ireland’s history. This episode uncovers the hidden lives, secret motives, and lasting fallout of a crime buried in silence.  https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish    Sources High Court (NI) — Queen v Howell (Colin David), sentencing remarks, 3 Dec 2010 (life; 21-year minimum). Crown Court (NI) — Queen v Hazel Stewart, sentencing remarks, 16 Mar 2011  Court of Appeal (NI) — R v Stewart (Hazel) judgment, 8 Feb 2013 (conviction upheld; confirms 18-year minimum).  Court of Appeal (NI) — R v Hazel Stewart [2015] NICA 62, 20 Oct 2015 (appeal dismissed).  Court of Appeal (NI) — Summary judgment on sentence, 25 Jun 2025 (leave to appeal refused; 18-year tariff stands).  Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland — Public Statement on the 1991 deaths, 6 Dec 2011 (criticises original suicide assumption; notes sentences). Belfast Telegraph, 3 Dec 2010 (“21-year sentence for killer dentist”). The Guardian, 16 Mar 2011 (“Hazel Stewart jailed for at least 18 years”).  The Guardian, 6 Dec 2011 (report on Ombudsman criticism of initial investigation). Irish Legal News, 8 Jul 2025 (Court of Appeal refuses Stewart leave to appeal sentence).  

For decades, the brutal murders of Christine Eadie and Helen Scott haunted Edinburgh—a case frozen in time, known only by a name: The World’s End Murders. But Angus Sinclair’s dark history stretched far beyond that infamous night. From early violent offences in Glasgow to a trail of suspected killings across Scotland, Sinclair operated in plain sight for over 40 years. In this episode, we follow the cold case breakthroughs, forensic revolutions, and legal reforms that finally unmasked one of the UK’s most elusive serial predators. How many victims were there? And why did justice take so long? https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish   Sources High Court of Justiciary (Appeal Court) — Sinclair v HM Advocate [2016] HCJAC 24 (24 Mar 2016): appeal against sentence refused; 37-year punishment part upheld. Law Society of Scotland (Mar 2014): “High Court releases ‘World’s End’ double jeopardy ruling” — decision paved the way for Sinclair’s retrial under the 2011 Act.  The Guardian (14 Nov 2014): “Serial rapist Angus Sinclair found guilty of 1977 World’s End murders” — conviction at Livingston; minimum term 37 years. ITV News (14 Nov 2014): “Convicted killer Angus Sinclair jailed for 37 years for World’s End murders” — sentencing coverage and context.  The Scotsman (14 Nov 2014): “World’s End trial: Angus Sinclair guilty of murders” — verdict report.  The Guardian (11 Mar 2019): “World’s End serial killer Angus Sinclair dies in jail aged 73.”  Scottish Parliament Official Report (13 Sep 2007): debate remarks after the 2007 “no case to answer” ruling (trial context pre-law reform).  Scottish Law Commission (2021) discussion paper note: references Sinclair’s 37-year term as (then) the longest punishment part imposed. Police Scotland — FOI Disclosure Log (May 2024): entries referencing materials held on Operation Trinity (World’s End investigation).  Tom Wood & David Johnston — The World’s End Murders: The Final Verdict (Birlinn; updated eds. 2008–2015): long-form account by senior investigators/journalist  

In this chilling episode, we dive into the infamous Jigsaw Murders of 1935 and Dr Buck Ruxton. A gruesome case that shocked Britain and revolutionized forensic science. When scattered remains are discovered in a remote Scottish ravine, investigators face a macabre puzzle to identify the victims and unmask a killer hiding behind a respectable facade. Explore the haunting details of this landmark case, the meticulous police work, and the lives forever changed by a jealous rage—all without spoiling the twists that make this true crime story unforgettable. https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish   Sources, Glaister, John & James Couper Brash — Medico-Legal Aspects of the Ruxton Case (E. & S. Livingstone, 1937).  Blundell, R.H. & G.H. Wilson (eds.) — Trial of Buck Ruxton (Notable British Trials, William Hodge, 1937). National Library of Medicine — “The Buck Ruxton ‘Jigsaw Murders’” (Visible Proofs case summary).  Glasgow Police Museum — “The Ruxton Murders – 1935” (case overview). Historic UK — “The Birth of Forensics: Dr Buck Ruxton” (feature, updated 7 Aug 2023).  New England Journal of Medicine (1938) — Book note on Medico-Legal Aspects of the Ruxton Case. Medico-Legal and Criminological Review (1937) — Review of Glaister & Brash’s Ruxton Case. Library catalogue records for the Notable British Trials volume (e.g., State Library of Victoria; SUNY Buffalo).  People/press retrospectives on the case’s forensic legacy (modern summaries). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buck_Ruxton  

When a quiet countryside home becomes the scene of shocking violence, suspicions ripple through a tight-knit Gloucestershire village. In this episode, We unravel the tangled web behind one of Britain's most baffling criminal cases—where nothing is quite as it seems, and everyone has something to hide. Join us as we peel back the layers of deceit, danger, and rural drama.  https://linktr.ee/MurderMostBritish   Sources Western Daily Press (Feb 19, 1985): “The Evil of Graham Backhouse” — contemporaneous report with verdict details. The Times (Feb 18, 1985): “Life sentence for farmer…” — Bristol Crown Court verdict coverage. (Listed in Casefile’s resource pack.) Leicester Daily Mercury (1984–85): reports incl. “Neighbour is found shot dead at farm” / “‘Neighbour was shot in self-defence’” — scene and trial-day coverage. (Archived list.)  Liverpool Echo / Daily Post (1984–85): items incl. “Man predicted own murder, court told” / “Letters deceit of ‘car bomb’ farmer.” (Archived list.)  History.com (Apr 9, 1984 entry): “A husband attempts murder for money in England” — Backhouse car-bomb attempt context. The National Archives (Discovery record J 309/149): “Graham Winston Backhouse: charged with murder, attempted murder…” (official file entry).