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Welcome to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, which started off life as a weekly written blog in 2016, and has now made the jump into a regular one man and his mic, matter of fact straight talking podcast. In it, the host Paul looks at and recounts in-depth true crime cases from the UK and Ireland - both solved or unsolved crimes, but more often than not the lesser known and obscure ones.

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    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 724 Ratings

Welcome to The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, which started off life as a weekly written blog in 2016, and has now made the jump into a regular one man and his mic, matter of fact straight talking podcast. In it, the host Paul looks at and recounts in-depth true crime cases from the UK and Ireland - both solved or unsolved crimes, but more often than not the lesser known and obscure ones.

Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueCrimeEnthusiast/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/tc_enthusiast) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeenthusiast/) Wordpress Blog (https://truecrimeenthusiast.wordpress.com) and contact us on

truecrimeenthusiast@gmail.com.

Also, you can support the show at Patreon for extra content and offers:

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    Monsters Of Greater Manchester

    Monsters Of Greater Manchester

    This series' Monsters Of episode comes this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, where in a reach into the archives of Patreon, we head to Greater Manchester to meet two individuals capable of the most callous of crimes against a vulnerable adult.

    They tick the Monsters box all right. 

    The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving  a vulnerable adult, that some listeners may find disturbing and or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening.

    Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

    Playlist Tracks



    Nick Lowe - I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass
    The Libertines - Run Run Run


    The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support

    References



    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1375061/Portrait-pitiless-murderer-Sarah-Davey-enjoys-nights-shopping-trips.html
    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/lily-lilley-killer-sarah-davey-6382069
    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/outrage-lily-lilleys-killer-sarah-6317452
    https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/34144/lily-relative-attacks-killer%E2%80%99s-namechange
    https://www.thefreelibrary.com/LILY%2C+71%2C+MURDERED+AND+DUMPED+IN+WHEELIE+BIN%3B+Police+quiz+girls+aged...-a060560263
    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/girls-15-guilty-of-wicked-murder-1109102.html
    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/killer-sarah-davey-freed-prison-2807553
    http://neilclark66.blogspot.com/2009/12/murder-of-lily-lilley-and-britains.html
    https://groups.google.com/g/alt.true-crime/c/7lP54wk0PcI/m/vRDuUckV6foJ?pli=1
    https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-mail/20090403/281831459661476
    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/teenagers-lose-murder-appeal-1.309304
    https://www.examiner.com.au/story/641201/grief-for-brit-murder-victims-tasmanian-son/
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5383123/Torture-woman-has-baby-with-man-she-met-in-prison.html
    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000560/19980929/038/0007
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2362783.stm
    https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/4278673.lifer-lisa-healey-who-tortured-and-murdered-pensioner-is-due-to-give-birth/
    https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/gallery/teenage-faces-of-lilys-killers-849207
    https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/79344/new-bid-to-mark-lily%E2%80%99s-grave
    https://www.pressreader.com/uk/daily-mail/20090525/281943128844147
    https://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/34078/lost-for-words

    https://www.thefreelibrary.com/TEEN+GIRLS+HELD+OVER+WHEELIE+BIN+MURDER%3b+Frail+Lily%2c+71+found+in...-a060619766




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    Remembering Lily. This episode is dedicated to her. 

    • 1 hr 20 min
    My Brother, My Killer

    My Brother, My Killer

    All families have squabbles from time to time - it's human nature. But sometimes, a squabble exists only in the mind of one family member, and when they become obsessed that they are right, wild horses cannot change their mind - sometimes, it borders on paranoia.

    The tale this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, a horrific tale from Manchester back in 2016, shows just what horrific consequenses paranoia can bring. 

    The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving  descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing and or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening.

    Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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    Playlist Tracks



    Jethro Tull - Thick As A Brick
    SUUNS - Images du futur


    The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support

    References



    Killer who burned his sister to death is jailed for life - Manchester Evening News
    Stephen Archer found guilty of murdering sister with a petrol bomb after he was left out of father's will - Manchester Evening News
    Man denies petrol bomb murder of sister and says he would have stabbed her if he wanted to kill her - Manchester Evening News
    Who is Stephen Archer? Murderer who killed his sister Julie with homemade petrol bomb | The Sun
    Manchester man who burnt sister alive jailed for 27 years | Daily Mail Online
    Stephen Archer gets life for sister's petrol bomb murder - BBC News
    Stephen Archer guilty of sister's petrol bomb murder - BBC News
    Woman fire attack: Brother held on suspicion of murder - BBC News
    Sister fire attack: Petrol stations warned in hunt for brother - BBC News
    Hunt for brother over burned woman - BBC News
    Manhunt launched in Manchester after woman set on fire - BBC News
    Petrol bomb murderer Stephen Archer maintains sister's killing was 'horrific freak accident' in letter - Manchester Evening News
    Man who denies petrol bomb murder of his sister says 'I'd stab her if I meant to kill' - Mirror Online
    Man doused his sister in petrol and set her on fire   | STV News Archive
    Man goes on trial accused of burning his sister to death | ITV News Granada
    Man who burned sister alive with homemade petrol bomb jailed for 27 years | UK News | Metro News
    (18) Judge Rinder Crime Stories Series 3 Episode 1 - YouTube
    Manchester man burned sister alive with 'petrol cocktail' after being left out of father's will | IBTimes UK
    Manchester police hunt Stephen Archer after woman is doused in petrol in Newton Heath | IBTimes UK
    Manchester: Mother burnt alive in petrol bomb attack got her 'karma' brother gloated, court hears | IBTimes UK
    UK: Man charged with murder after woman is doused in petrol | IBTimes UK
    Man who killed sister by dousing her in petrol and setting her alight gets life sentence (thejournal.ie)
    Manchester man 'murdered his sister with Pepsi cola bomb' | Daily Mail Online
    Mum who died from 'horrific injuries' after being 'set on fire by brother' tried to rescue trapped daughter - Irish Mirror Online
    Woman died from 95% burns after brother 'doused her in petrol from Pepsi bottle and set her alight' - Mirror Online
    Petrol bomb murderer who turned sister into human fireball in row over dad's will jailed for life - Mirror Online
    Life behind bars for man who set his sister on fire in Newton Heath. | News - Hits Radio (Manchester) (planetradio.co.uk)
    Stephen Archer's mother made appeal to son before police found him | Daily Mail Online
    Man sought over petrol attack on woman sent mother birthday card | UK news | The Guardian
    Police hunt 'dangerous and unstable' fugitive who doused woman with petrol and set her alight in Manchester | The Independent | The Independent
    Evil brother who burnt his sister alive with homemade p

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Neighbour From Hell

    Neighbour From Hell

    "Everybody needs good neighbours" noted the theme tune of a popular 1980's Australian soap opera, and indeed, the majority of us do go on to have those good neighbours, that do become good friends - again, as the theme tune of the soap claimed.

    But not always. For one family living in Nottingham back in November 2022, there was to be nothing of the sort next door, except a nightmare - and a killer.

    The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving  children, that some listeners may find disturbing and or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening.

    Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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    Playlist Tracks



    Broken Bells - Leave It Alone
    Pretenders - A Love


    The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support

    References



    R-v-Barrow-Sentencing-Remarks-07072023.pdf (judiciary.uk)
    Nottingham fire death family was planning new life in US - BBC News
    Jamie Barrow: Man who murdered family jailed for at least 44 years - BBC News
    Jamie Barrow: Man who murdered family by setting fire to their flat in Nottingham jailed for 44 years (inews.co.uk)
    Neighbour who murdered mother and her two young daughters jailed for at least 44 years | Daily Mail Online
    Updated for sentence: Nottingham neighbour jailed for house fire murder | The Crown Prosecution Service (cps.gov.uk)
    Clifton arsonist Jamie Barrow convicted of triple murder of neighbour and her two children - Nottinghamshire Live (nottinghampost.com)
    Man accused of triple murder accepts he is 'legally responsible' for the deaths - Nottinghamshire Live (nottinghampost.com)
    Man accused of murder in Clifton flat blaze said fires ‘helped with stress’ - Nottinghamshire Live (nottinghampost.com)
    Man guilty of murdering neighbour and her two young daughters in house fire over bin bags - Mirror Online
    Clifton flat fire murder accused claims he thought home was empty and apologises | The Independent
    Jury retires in trial of man accused of murdering mother and children in fire | Evening Standard
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/damning-evidence-caught-murderer-jamie-8581278?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/nottingham-murderer-jamie-barrows-victims-8584245?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/live-nottingham-court-updates-jamie-8575614?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/dad-mum-daughters-who-were-8584138?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/husband-says-jury-did-right-8574032
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/murderer-jamie-barrows-confession-police-8570875
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/live-nottingham-court-updates-jury-8560491?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/husband-father-nottingham-arson-victims-8566477?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/mums-heartbreaking-tribute-best-friend-7864987
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/face-clifton-jamie-barrow-who-7863508
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/police-launch-triple-muder-investigation-7850518
    https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/jamie-barrow-triple-nottingham-murderer-8563394?utm_sour

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Triangle Of Terror: Part 2 - Snared

    Triangle Of Terror: Part 2 - Snared

    Concluding the opening tale of Series 9, with the account of "The Fox" - how back in 1984 one man brought a wave of terror with his horrific crimes, not just to his hunting grounds in the South of England - but to the country as a whole.

    How he was caught? I'll tell you in one of the most fascinating tales I have ever covered on the show. 

    The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving  descriptions of a sexual nature, and descriptions of animal mistreatment, that some listeners may find disturbing and or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening.

    Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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    Playlist Tracks


    Thirteen Senses - Into The Fire
    Gary Clark Jr - Don't Owe You A Thang


    The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support

    References



    Malcolm Fairley - Wikipedia
    So, who was Malcolm Fairley - the Fox? (watfordobserver.co.uk)
    Malcolm fairley - the Trial (stalbansreview.co.uk)
    Malcolm Fairley AKA The Fox | Serial Rapist From Sunderland (wearsideonline.com)
    35 years on from a crime spree that shook the region (archive.org)
    People remember 'The Fox' criminal who broke into Buckinghamshire homes and built dens before attacking his victims - Buckinghamshire Live
    Indelible Evidence S02E01 The Fox - YouTube
    (1) Malcolm Fairley The Crimes of The Fox - YouTube
    Islander buys sketches by UK’s ‘most violent’ inmate « Jersey Evening Post (archive.org)
    Malcolm Fairley – The Forensics Library (aboutforensics.co.uk)
    Malcolm Fairley case - Home (weebly.com)
    Malcolm Fairley timeline | Timetoast timelines
    The Case of Malcolm Fairley - Essay | Writessay.org
    Background on rapist Malcolm Fairley · British Universities Film & Video Council (bufvc.ac.uk)
    The Fox: Looking back on the evil rapist who terrorised Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. - Free Online Library (thefreelibrary.com)
    Malcolm Fairley AKA "The Fox" by christo hami on Prezi
    Malcolm Fairley aka 'The Fox' | The East Area Rapist (EAR) Original Night Stalker (ONS) Golden State Killer (proboards.com)
    79 - The Fox (buzzsprout.com)
    Liverpool Echo | Tuesday 26 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Malcolm Fairley Jgfr M ' | Aberdeen Press and Journal | Wednesday 27 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Malcolm Fairley Was The First Dangerous Criminal To Be Trapped In Britain By Computer. Out It •1111 Took An Olddashioned | Liverpool Echo | Tuesday 26 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Computer and Gut Feeling Shared Fiend Malcolm Fairley Was The First Dangerous Criml Nal To Be Trapped In Britain By | Aberdeen Evening Express | Tuesday 26 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Ex-Wife Of Shy | Newcastle Journal | Wednesday 27 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Takes A Summer Holiday | Daily Mirror | Wednesday 27 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Page 16 Daily Mirror, Wednesday, February 27, 7985 * . . In Just Five Months ?ttock. His Victims Shire, Buckinghamshire | Daily Mirror | Wednesday 27 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    It Was Touch | Sunday Mirror | Sunday 03 March 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Quitting? Not Me, Says Les | Sunday Mirror | Sunday 03 March 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Page 6 | Sunday Mirror | Sunday 03 March 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Footsteps | Sunday Mirror | Sunday 03 March 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    ■rapist Admits Offences ■father-Of-Three That Brought Terror Appears In Court The Fox: Guilty | Reading Evening Post | Tuesday 26 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    By Peter Kane | Daily Mirror | Wednesday 27 February 1985 | British Newspaper Archive
    Page 2 Daily Mirror, Wednesday, February 27, 798, | Daily Mirror | Wednesday 27 Febr

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Triangle Of Terror: Part 1 - Foxhunt

    Triangle Of Terror: Part 1 - Foxhunt

    Back with the first of a two part tale to start the brand new 9th series of The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast, and for it, we head back to the summer of 1984, where for three counties of the south of England - Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire - a cloud of fear hung over them. A simple yet prolific burglar was to over the space of five months evolve disturbingly in his criminality, and create near hysteria in these parts, a terrifying offender who came to be known as The Fox....

    It's good to be back with you.

    The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving  descriptions of a sexual nature, and descriptions of injury detail, that some listeners may find disturbing and or distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening.

    Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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    Playlist Tracks


    Yard Act - The Undertow
    Counting Crows - A Murder Of One


    The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support

    References - available on request, will be produced at tale's end.

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    Remembering all those affected. 

    • 1 hr 3 min
    TTCE's Series 8 - In Review

    TTCE's Series 8 - In Review

    Ahead of the upcoming Series 9 of the show, I sat down and waxed lyrical about the series I've just completed, a brief summary of each, how and why I choose the tales I do, and what to look out for in the upcoming Series 9.

    Couldn't do any of it without yourselves - you're the best in the world, and I thank you. Stay enthusiastic, me and the Peaks shall be back with you soon.

    Paul (TTCE)

    • 50 min

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Please Read, Paul

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